Trick or Treat
So that’s how the costumes turned out. I forgot to fit M’s mask on over his coat – turns out he needs a bigger coat anyway – so the fit wouldn’t have worked, and it is top heavy. K doesn’t Continue reading Trick or Treat
Month: October 2010
Mask Making
A few years ago, while researching cheap costumes for a co-op theater class, I came across Paper Mask Making by Michael Grater at the library, I used it so much, DH bought me a copy from Dover for my birthday Continue reading Mask Making
Oh that’s why it’s taking so long…
I often scold myself for taking so long to finish goals – why is this taking so long? Last week I rebelled, and actually answered the question. Why was the mitten project taking so long to write? Detail’s aren’t as Continue reading Oh that’s why it’s taking so long…
Getting organized
OK, what day is today again? If DH was at a business meeting at church last night, then this must be Thursday, yep, the upper right corner of my computer confirms this. So, tomorrow is co-op, I’d better make sure Continue reading Getting organized
Last Friday, At Co-op
I passed my camera to one of our floating subs to take pictures of the activities, it’s fun to get photos from someone else’s perspective.At the two ends of the age spectrum, we have holding classes – B brings his Continue reading Last Friday, At Co-op
The Cartoon Classics Festival
My Mom received some tickets for the WGBH Cartoon Classics Festival at Symphony Hall. DH kept K with him at B’s Lego Meeting, and M and I took the train into Boston. The First group we heard perform was Magic Continue reading The Cartoon Classics Festival
D’s Evening with K, according to M
When I returned from evening church, K called to M from her crib, “Mommy Home!” M reported to me, “Mom, K was wild tonight; she would say, ‘ah wan’ movie!’ and we would start a movie, then she would say,’ah Continue reading D’s Evening with K, according to M
Some Days Call for a Journalling Prompt
All that’s on my mind is my chipped tooth about to be ground smooth at the dentist at 10:10AM (so glad they fit me in quickly!) Christina at Home Spun Juggling got tagged this week, then posted some questions of Continue reading Some Days Call for a Journalling Prompt
Dinner at the Circus
The Cook’s Illustrated Cobb Salad turned out so pretty, that DH called my Mom to join us (the avacadoes would not last as leftovers anyhow) Mom is usually so determined to eat up her own left overs, I forget to Continue reading Dinner at the Circus
Socializing at Co-op
Usually when the socialization question comes up, the wrinkled forehead of my interrogator smooths out when I mention co-op. Rightly or wrongly! So far the kids have learned to raise their hands when they have a question (M tries raising Continue reading Socializing at Co-op
flat design vs women’s shapes
Over the years, I’ve devoured all of the style books, design books, and “how to look lovely even though you are large” sorts of books that the library carried. I wish I’d taken notes, because I can’t give citations for Continue reading flat design vs women’s shapes
DH, my Hero
I find stories on the camera sometimes, this one is like when I glance at the gas meter, and the tank is full in the mini-van, or when I go to chop onions, and my favorite knife has been sharpened. Continue reading DH, my Hero