I watched Zoe get on her bus this morning from the front porch.

it’s been a week today, since Zoe started school.I have grown a little more accustomed to the whole idea. but I still miss her. I count the hours and the minutes that she is away from me.she is all I can think about.even when I’m trying to write a post.today’s was supposed to be about […]

[mommy is out of the room for 2 minutes]+[the two year old is left alone in the sewing room]= *quite frankly, I don’t know whether to be enraged or impressed.*

in answer to your many questions about how yesterday went. swimmingly.well…it depends on who you ask. I walked Zoe to her classroom.the teacher pointed out her coat hook and helped put away the school supplies.then the teacher turned to Zoe and said, “Okay, now say goodbye to mama.”heh???but.but.but…I’m not ready to leave yet!my baby girl […]

Zoe turned six on Sunday.and today she begins Kindergarten. four years ago, she was beginning to turn into an individual.her voice was starting to show itself.her likes and dislikes were beginning to form. and now, four years later, her metamorphous stretches further on.school will play a critical part in forming her personality and will help […]

after going 2 days without any sleep and snagging a 50 minute nap….I feel refreshed!

I received my shirt in the mail yesterday, from Galadriel. I LOVE it! I especially love the pretty neckline with all that feminine “puckering”. see the cute vintage buttons.*thoughtful sigh*a woman after my own heart. I find the tag on the back absolutely adorable. she gives attention to the finest little details. thank you, Galadriel. […]

In an effort to make school day mornings just slightly easier to bear, I’m getting a head start on breakfast. Now, granted, you could just go and buy the boxed frozen cardboard grids at your local supermarket.But where’s the fun in that? Besides, this way you can say you made fresh homemade waffles for your […]