documenting

All three kiddos began school on Tuesday, September 7.  Everyone is thrilled with teachers, schedules, schools (Ezra is now in middle school!) but I have yet to find a moment for myself.  On Tuesday I drove the youngest two to elementary school and stayed at the school until noon sorting fundraising packets, organizing emails and PA announcements, and meeting with volunteers - because this year I am PTA vice president in charge of fundraising. I know, what was i thinking... but the school needed someone and I couldn't say no.  On Wednesday I did more of the same plus cooked a special Rosh Hashanah dinner to celebrate the New Year.  On Thursday I cleaned a bit and then prepared and cooked and baked and wrapped and decorated for Abigail's birthday on Friday.  Yes, my baby is now 6! 

My sewing space is almost organized again, my schedule is packed, and my day is an hour shorter because my middle schooler arrives home at 2:40 but I have missed this space and all of you terribly and my goal is to begin posting regularly beginning today.  

This is a catching up post - I'm easing back in slowly.  Just my kiddos and some food but I will be back soon with some making because I have so many ideas and things I want to try and I cannot wait to share!

Documenting the last BLT sandwich I made using the final batch of tomatoes from our garden.  Summer is over and all our tomatoes are done but I have this photo to remind me of all the yummy-ness we savored and of all the fun we had outdoors.

     

And speaking of fun outdoors...Here are two of my kiddos playing around after Abigail's color belt testing.

   

We also traveled to a taekwondo tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina last month and the kiddos had a great time competing and exploring in a new place.

This is a busy week for us because my boys will be testing or their black belts on Saturday and many an evening is spent in the studio perfecting their technique.

 

Documenting my littlest two getting off the bus on the first day of school.  Ezra got out of the car to be the first one to greet them.

 

Documenting my kiddos' reaction when I asked them how their first day of school went.

 

Documenting that I asked them to move to a spot with better light so that I could take a photo to send to the grandparents - but, as we all know, the staged photo is never as good as the impromptu one. 

 

Documenting that my baby is now 6!

 

Documenting that she received many wonderful gifts...

 

But none evoked more excitement that the rainbow streamer.

"Now I can be a real gymnast!" she screamed as she spun and twirled.

   

Documenting this moment so that we never forget that true joy lies in appreciating the simple things.

 

May you always find joy in twirling a rainbow ribbon, my sweet girl.

Documenting the joy this mama feels when she sees her kiddos sitting side-by-side, deciphering the instructions to a new game. 

Now enough with all the documenting - I'm heading off to do some makin' so that I have something new to share.

 

But before I go I must share how absolutely easy, quick (they bake in just 9 minutes), and yummy these Buttermilk Pudding Cakes are.  Mine are a bit darker because we used whole wheat flour.

Have a wonderful day!

Comments

[Andrea]

So glad you are back in this space because you have been missed! Things seem very busy for you so hopefully you will have a bit of relaxing this weekend :) Happy Birthday to your little one.

[Meg Evans]

Welcome back and thank you for sharing your special moments with us. My baby just turned seven, and now he's in school all day just like his sisters. I miss them terribly while they're gone, and I've been struggling with all of the time "off."

I look forward to seeing what you make--you always inspire me to create!

[Jodi]

It's hard to believe another school year is well-underway! Time does fly right by. It looks like life in your household has been busy. I'm glad you're going to carve out some time for your blogging buddies. We clearly have missed you.

[Jacqueline]

Ahhh... back to school. It always takes me a bit of time to get back in the swing of having free time. Welcome back, and as always, I look forward to seeing what you have been crafting!

[dani@little fists]

That is a great documentation.

I want that BLT. Yowza.

And I'm putting those buttermilk cakes on the list of things to bake.

Your kids are so cute. Happiest of birthdays to your little one.

[kristyn]

many thanks for your kind comments. I had you with me today...your how to cut fabric post was up as I cut the first strips of my first quilt top. your tutorials will be invaluable as I make my way through this project. can't wait to see what you have in store for us!!

special hello to all the kids and well wishes as they test this weekend.

[Christina]

Oh, I'm so happy to see you back in bloggy world. I totally understand about the real world getting in the way, but I was missing your updates. : ) I loved the photos of your beautiful children (it must be such a joy to have them be such good friends!), and the blt photo made my mouth water.

[aracne]

This post moved me to tears. There was a time when my heart melted watching my kids reading instructions for a new game...Now they are adults, one lives on the other side of the ocean, another one far from here, but when they ocasionally meet, the joy of the reunion is great and the feeling of brotherhood the same.
And my heart starts melting again!

[Lisa Q]

I so love seeing all the expressions on the kid's faces...it is obvious that they love each other and are interested in each other. you're doing a great job as a mama, raising three wonderful kids. we love to play games here at our house too. Kenzie still (at age 13) calls them 'game boards' instead of boardgames.

[Shelly]

Wow what busy times!! Love the karate pics!

[MrPuffy]

How fortunate that all the children are happy with their teachers and to be back in school! Lovely photos of the children ~ they all look quite athletic.

BTW, your sandwich looks delicious!

[Stephanie]

So nice to read your blog again and I look forward to all your crafty projects. Looks like you've been up to lots of good things. Your daughter's rainbow streamer brings back memories for me, I had one very similar and it was my absolute favorite thing, I wonder what ever happened to it. I would seriously go outside and twirl it around just to feel like a little girl again! :)

[Beth]

It looks like everyone is very happy ! Glad your back.