Sob! I want it!

I am so in love with this fabric! Check out Heather Ross, fabric designer, and scroll down to the Princess on the Pea piece.

Not sure what I'd do with it- maybe make a skirt or tote bag... or just stare at it, all folded up neatly and dream of what it could be...

Probably I'd drool all over it in a fabric-mania induced stupor and show it to my friend Amy, who would actually be able to do something with it.

Sans the drool.

Incredible- Sufjan Stevens

Far and away the most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. My thanks to Amy at Simply Mindful for including it on her playlist. :-)

I'll have to get me some frequent flyer miles.

So my kids have grand dreams about where they want to live when they grow up.

Nina wants to live in Florida.



Anna wants to live in Greece.



Gunder wants to live with Optimus Prime.

The Adventures of Alex and Gunder

This was a few weeks ago:


Poor kids were so, so tired. Alex and Gunder play very hard. And Nina stays up way too late at night. By the time she gets to the end of her school day, she's all but crawling.

I did the wise thing; I rolled down the windows and let them sleep in the driveway. Ah, sweet bliss. Anna and I ate chips and salsa.