Optimistic or Pessimistic?  Can we choose?

Optimistic or Pessimistic? Can we choose?

. My daughter Maggie is in 3rd grade and is taking a standardized test this week in school.  It has been interesting watching her prepare.  I have always known that she tends to be more of a glass-half-empty person.  She doesn’t wake up happy, she is always...
Trim the Tree Party

Trim the Tree Party

Remember our awesome tree?  A lovely gift for my awesome friends. . . Well, it’s looking kind of tired now.   Lot’s of things are looking tired in this gloomy weather. . . Anyway, we are planning on trimming the tree for the holidays and we want you to...
It’s here

It’s here

It’s official.  It snowed today in my town for the first time this winter. . Are you ready? . Have you made sure your kids have snow pants that fit?  That is my job tonight. Gah!  We are pulling out all our winter wear and making sure we all have snow pants,...
Chickadee Anyone?

Chickadee Anyone?

. Chickadee is one of our 12 in 12 sweaters this year…if you don’t know the history of 12 in 12 read to the bottom of that blog link for details. . The amazing Ysolda Teague is the designer of the pattern and the author of the terrific book  Little Red in...