Change

Things are going to be changing pretty soon we think. That is if the people interested in our home accept the counter offer we gave them yesterday. We should hear back by this evening.
We have to find a place to move to by July 30th. I'm on a roller coaster. I'm sad somewhat excited then sad again. It's a chance to start with a new slate. But we have soooo much stuff. I can't part with my craft stuff. Will I have a craft room? Will we be able to have more than one bathroom? How will I cram all my kitchen stuff in to a kitchen that will likely be smaller?
The packing. The movning. How do I not get overwhelmed. We have a lot of people already offering their help. I'm blessed to have these friends in my life. My mom will be here which will help my sanity. She's a great packer.
Change is hard. I know it can be a catalyst to good things but I'm a little scared.
We will have the highest selling house in the hood in two years because our house rocks. We have the best house with the best yard. All the other houses pretty much suck. We beat the neighbors whose house has been on the market for two years! Ha ha ha ha and more evil laughter will ensue when we have the sold sign in front.
For now I just want the universe to grant us a break. Give us a break in life please universe.
I know things are a lot harder for other people. I really work to keep that in mind but it is difficult when you're in it.
My sewing needle still won't stay in place. I really want to sew. It would help me relax.
When all of this is over and we are moved in to a rental I am making appointments for T and I to get massages. We deserve it.

So frustrated

I am so bleeping frustrated with my sewing machine. I've been trouble shooting the problem with the machine for a week now. I thought I was using the wrong thread and/or the wrong needle. My top thread kept breaking but now the bobbin thread is all whacked. I think I got that fixed and now the screw that tightens where the needle gets inserted won't tighten all the way to hold the needle in. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I would really love to throw machinery out the window sometimes. Why can't things just work well all the time the way I want them to?
I cussed so loudly and threw a mini temper tantrum. It didn't help. I did manage to scare my dog Chester in to a different room. I've got to begin working on the quilt for R again. That was my intention but I can't hang around my sewing machine when I'm angry and frustrated (out the window it truly might go if I do!) The kids also want me to make pillow cases for them from the new fabric they chose today. Maybe I'll give it another go later this evening. Sigh.......

We have another showing today so at least our house is getting more traffic and it forces me to keep things picked up and organized.

Friday evening Bobbi would have been proud of me. I made hamburger buns from scratch from an old and very well used cookbook. This week I want to make whole wheat buns and bake something from the Art and Soul of Baking book. The brownies are looking good and those have been requested for next weekend's camping trip menu.

Time to leave so our house can get shown.

Delayed ditl post

I was not able to do my New Mexico ditl post while in Santa Fe. We did not have access to internet. I will upload pictures today and do the post later today. I'm excited for you to see some of the pictures.

Today Ben has requested that we make cutout cookies. Yesterday my Art and Soul of Baking book arrived! I am so excited. The book is exquisite. I am going to use the sugar cookie recipe for the cutout cookies. I'll try to take some pictures of our creations.

It's already been a busy week. With all the early week travel and the cleaning I have to do. My dad is coming for a visit from Houston and we have an open house on Sunday. My craft room is in utter chaos and needs to be organized. That is a fun task though and one I don't mind at all doing. Laundry, dusting and mopping on the other hand are not at the top of my fun task list.

We have cloudy and cool weather again and I love it. I really really love it! I want rain and violent thunder storms with awesome streaks of lightening filling the sky. I am going to relish every minute of this wonderful, cool June weather because before I know it July will be here with it's blistering heat. Because of this cool weather I will soon have another harvest of spinach, bok choy and lettuce. Let the rain fall and temperature drop (but not too low).

DITL

I've been feeling very blocked about how to dive in and begin blogging. Where do I begin? How do I begin? What do I say? What is interesting in my life at the moment?

Yesterday morning at 6:30 am my husband, two children and I took a roadtrip to Taos, New Mexico. We arrived in Taos about 5pm.

Early this morning while reading another blog an idea for my own blog entry came to me...DITL....a day in the life in pictures. So later this evening, if I am able to, I will post a day in the life in pictures while in Taos and on our way to Santa Fe.

Stay tuned............

My friend Bobbi has finally convinced me (cajoled, harassed, bothered, bugged and talked me into) creating a blog of my own.
This lovely, grey sky afternoon Bobbi and I are making vanilla cupcakes. Monday morning Bobbi and her husband return to their home in Salt Lake. We never have enough time together. We always make these idealistic plans of cooking up a storm together, finishing quilts together and creating downright havoc together. One of the goals has been met. Thanks to many mixed berry margaritas and a few shots of tequila Bobbi and I created some havoc last night. Our husbands did not allow us (we're very obedient women) to go out and paint graffitti on buildings or trains like we wanted to but we laughed a lot and even flirted online a bit with another good friend :).