So many things to do in so little time: the story of our
lives. J
We’re leaving tomorrow for southern Alberta where we plan
to meet my Eidse cousins and aunties and uncles and Grandma; my mom and
siblings, too. We’ve been planning this grandé festival for a long time and I’m
so very excited!
In the next three weeks we hope and plan to attend said
festival, partake of and attend year-end program and play day (including youth
activities such as the annual concession booth, cleaning mice outta the youth
shed and the annual rib supper), attend youth singspiration in Swan River (5.5
hours away and how many evenings of practicing songs and planning) and send Pat’s
folks off with pomp and show to the Edmonton girls unit for two months (which also includes a
bit of sewing).
In the last week I’ve finished five dresses, one slip,
one quilt, one bag and two books, with the emphasis on the books. I absolutely
loved The Spy Wore Red, Love Without Limits was so-so and I just plum couldn’t
get past a couple chapters of Once Upon A Prince.
We’ve dined on food more basic than most of you can
imagine, left the floors until the grit about trips us and done home-work and
studied for exams until the mother’s eyes are crossed and her brain in fudge.
Yes, the mother. How does the child feel? I don’t know. It’s been a stretch.
And I’m not going to bother telling you the whole story to a) protect my child,
b) save your brain (and heart) and c) save mine. Also, my garden is an epic
fail; a mole, late frost and no rain (ahem, apparently I haven’t heard about
sprinklers). My ash trees had just leafed out and we got a heavy frost, so they’re
starting again and thankfully are alive.
K. I’m off to collect blankets and sheets, towels and
washcloths, playpen and gaunch.
I’m sorry. J
Have a wonderful day!
I, too, as a Mom, can relate to your fudge brain, Jo. At times like these we realize that clean houses n gourmet meals aren't our 1st priority...n we all survive just fine in the end...at least I think we do:)
ReplyDeleteDare I say it? Yes, I knew you would have beautiful green lawn, and as I sailed by the other day it looked oh so green from my glimpse. Most other things r brown! Sounds mighty busy, and thanks for letting us hear about it. As I toil at one dress I often think, well, Jo would just keep at it!
ReplyDeleteYes don't forget the gaunch. They will help you keep it together. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteMaybe not.
Uh... Don't overthink that one.
Arnie n Brad were here for coffee yesterday. What a delight! Trey is the darlingest baby and we had such fun visiting with them. Have an awesome Eidse party! Hear from you again when school starts!!
this mother understands the school fudge brain.... one more year.... whew!! Oh, enjoy your trip!!!
ReplyDelete(this slow brain was still on sewing and I wondered what kind of books you were sewing!!!!....I spy?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol!!!!
Are you going to get to see Andy and Chris? :) Your life sounds crazy and good. Thanks for the post!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour parents in law must be buying time for my parents in law who are going to edmonton girls unit in august!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed Jess here and meant to get something to send home with her for you but do you think I did? no. alas such good intentions but....
You gotta know I'm with you on the fudge brain. At least it's fudge. And fudge is best as chocolate. And chocolate helps at times. Go, summer! Go, mom! And do have a wonderful trip. Our family reunion isn't until August... In Wisconsin.
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