So you wanna write a children's book

forever and a day
I have wanted to write a book
the thought of writing a novel overwhelms me
the focus and dedication that must take
knocking myself down a few pegs I
consider a children's book
yea.....that seems doable
being a teacher's child
books rule
reading is king or should be for a child
I ponder .... jot down notes of daily
occurrences that could contribute to
a good children's book
and for goodness sake
living with a bubbly happy spark like Chloe
the inspiration flows like honey
eventuallyI arrived at THE idea
I have one....I have it
and its good
I see it unfold in my head
I see the illustrations
I want it finished
Why can't I leap
write it
type it
do it
what's the hold up?
I frustrate myself with the procrastination
what is the worst that could happen
nobody wants the book
and chances are that would be the case
if you google so you wanna write a children's book
it drills that home....its HARD to get a children's book published
hard to believe huh.....cause I have definitely read a good bit of children book junk
boring slow stories that go nowhere
but my idea
my story
I feel like it could go places...take a child on an adventure
show a child some good times
make a child smile
and a parent happy to read my story to their child
If you have a pair of gently used leaping shoes that you could let me
borrow or use...I would appreciate it.....and if they do indeed work
I just may keep them and you can choose any item in my shop as payment
Have you wrote a book....did you leap....tell me about it if you did
I need a push

have a happy day

this and that

Around the corner is the time
when ALL the roly-polies
march into our home each and every night
while we sleep
Chloe...on hands and knees, ha and belly, finds each and every one

Will my bird family come back
for a third year in a row?
It is a wonder and a treat to watch
I remember the first year they came
Momma was having such a hard time...getting her twigs and
sprigs to stay on the small ledge of our back porch
so I asked the hubs to nail up a board and give her more room
she appreciated that...and has built here 2 years in a row
she knows we like her.....she'll come back...I just know it.
I don't officially spring clean.....do you?
I spring organize..and spring de-clutter...but no cleaning.

I want to go here now

ranch burger......no onions....large tea no lemon...with the small ice

I want to go here soon

uh huh...you want to go with me....doncha?

I get Chloe's birthday cakes here......DIVINE !!

Excited about garden season

Cutie pa tootie tiny taters...a pain to peel...but cute.

Bee Movie....remember that movie

While at the beach Chloe spotted these Barry Bensons

at a Nascar Speed Park

she had just seen the movie

and had to have one

she was cute and little

and we could not say no to cute and little

nope....you can't buy Barry Benson

he does not have a price

but he does have a ticket total

ha.....don't recall how many tickets we

had to have to get him

but Daddy shot basketball

for EVER

and we got him

doesn't he have a face only a mother could love ?

So sad today about this bee

Daisy got Barry Benson

ripped all his felt legs and arms slap off

breaks my heart

he was a memory

she ADORED him for months

dogs....Arggghhhhhhhhhhh

have a happy day

Seuss

It was Seuss week at school
each day had a designated sort of crazyChloe is never too sure about dressing
crazy...wacky....backwards.....silly....for school
doesn't like to draw attention to herself
after a little coaxing she was most excited about heading down
the halls of education in some not so everyday school clothes
she had so much fun and promptly requested to wear the skirt again tomorrow
precious......love her to pieces

Nothing like a little Seuss to get you goin'
rhyming words...fun colors.....silly characters
It would seem all the Seuss-ness
gave my creative side a jolt
I have been effortlessly churning out yummies all week

Brand new and so exciting......fabric napkins....re-usable goodies rock !!!

Each one with different fun and encouraging message for your kiddos....and different color birdies too.

I have been drawing pictures and fun notes on paper towels for Chloe EVERYDAY

when it occurred to me HOW MANY paper towels we were using....so I came up with these,

now I stick a fun napkin in her lunch each day...wash them over the weekend and do it all over again the next week.

Easily customizable and so earth friendly....these napkins are even thrift store finds...double Earth friendly.

Ugh...these make me speechless

Every once in a while I make something that

I want to keep for myself so bad

this is one of those things

and so is this......I am so in LOVE with these towels

Love x 4...some new hoop wall art

Cute cute cute.

Pencil Cans

All dolled up....Chef Boyardee can...plus yummy vintage fabrics and trims

Your pencils never had it so good.

You can find all of these goodies at JaneSays ....if not now...they will be there soon.

have a happy day

Sweet Poison

mmmk
So my hubs and Chloe and I
we have a way of eating at the same establishments
all the time....over and over.
It's comforting....it's familiar....it's cozy.
We have FAVORITE meals
We get to KNOW the servers and managers
There is something so small town comfy about walking in
a restaurant and everyone smiles...and says hi...and calls you by name.
Now.....there is a phenomenon that occurs with this that is causing me
a little stress recently...just a wee bit...but stress none the less.
I have been trying to drink less SUGARY drinks.....more water.
Well....not til' I embarked on that journey did I notice the problem
with the servers KNOWING me.....when I sit down at my very favorite
restaurant...a sweet tea almost beats me there. When I sit down at my
favorite Mexican restaurant a Pepsi beats me there.
When we are all done with our meal....to go cups....filled to the brim with poison
arrive with freshly wrapped straws for our journey.
I LOVE that they know me....and that they want us to be happy
and I love the little smile on their face when they have our drinks on the table before our booties hit the seat....they think they are so clever.
I just can't make myself say....ohhhhh....yeaaaa....I wanted water tonight.....I can't crush their accomplishment of knowing their customer.....I just can't.
Today....today today today...to top it off.....our happy happy fun super special Mexican server at our ONLY spot for Mexican....brought us complimentary dessert.....are you KIDDING me ???
You server people are awesome....and I do I do appreciate your hard work....and your ESP abilities
And because I can't stand to tell you otherwise....I'll have a tea and a Pepsi and dessert if you like.....and I'll drink my water at home.

have a happy day

Oh life can be tough
days can be hard
laced with ups and downs
sometimes
beating myself up for not spending enough time with Chloe today
sometimes
tearing myself down for blowing too much money at Target everyday
often
wondering why I can't get the second half of my hallway painted...dangit...just do it..you lazy pig

normally I would then say.....repeatedly letting myself down for drinking way to much Pepsi and eating garbage....but not anymore.....I am eating a marathon runner's diet in comparison.....and you probably are too.....thanks to this LOVELY site....I'm not beating myself up for my diet anymore.
Warning....that link is not for the weak....do let me know if you see anything you like.

have a happy day

Long track speed skating

Ha...bet ya never thought you would see a
post titled that
did ya ??
I'm watching the Olympics last night
when Sven Kramer
a DUTCH DOLL appeared
I'm lookin' down at my laptop
I hear
" mom....he's cute huh?"
ha...what does she know
I looked up at the screen
well heeeeellllooooooooooooooooo
turns out she knows A LOT
holy cannoli and guacamole

Enjoying the Olympics

GO USA......and thank you Sven for

introducing me to long track speed skating

I never would have watched otherwise.

have a happy day

if you

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you will smile

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