The girls got busy playing right away so they didn't join us this week's self-portrait.
Michelle grilled hamburgers for lunch, complete with homemade buns which she made using Miracle Bread dough, oh so good.
The girls spent a decent amount of time on the trampoline until Eva got stung by a wasp. She later proclaimed, "See, I DID have a reason for being afraid!" Luckily my experience with Whitney's wasp sting a few months ago meant I knew what to do (baking soda/water paste) and she made a miraculous recovery.
The girls played indoors after the wasp betrayal and spent a long time coloring and eating snacks next to us. They had some strong opinions about the importance of coloring inside the lines...which made me a little bit sad because they're so young to be feeling the pressures of doing it just right. I tried to tell them that there are no rules in art, but they thought I was crazy.
Eva was kind enough to let Ashley wear one of her rings.
I had 3 sets of good mail labels to cut out.
Reese's Pieces were the treat of the day.
Michelle wrote a bunch of notes, I cut out many good mail labels, wrote a few cards and got some other things ready to mail.
Michelle took this sweet picture of the girls together. Other than needing a couple tissues, Eva didn't show any signs of being sick, I am so glad Robyn let Ashley come with me.
Since I was mailing some odd-sized items my postage for the day was quite varied, and this was quite pleasing to me.
Our output for the day.**Have you ever made homemade buns?
Do you enjoy Reese's Pieces?
Do you use good mail labels?**
Comment Window Tidbit: I feel a headache coming on and I hate that feeling! I think it's related to the barometric pressure because there's a chance of thunder storms. It's a conflict of interest for me because I enjoy rainy weather but loathe headaches.
14 comments:
Wasp betrayal, I love your wording there.
Great sp-- do you and Michelle have the same style shirt on? Cute!
I have a headache too but it is stress related-- my work computer crashed Fri and I am still in shock over what I have lost.
To answer your question on my post. . . We are letting the gender of this baby be a surprise. Since we already have one of each I figured why not wait a few more months. Personally I say poor Griffin could use another boy around but after all I went through to conceive I will be thrilled either way.
YES! I use and love my Good Mail labels.
Thank you for your card and pics. It was so much fun to receive and it re-newed Women's Conference memories.
I love that you already knew what to do for Eva's wasp sting...you should let Whitney know that her experience turned out to be a tender mercy for someone else...makes you wonderf how many times that happens in life.
As for the coloring, I love it when kids can't betray their certainty that adults are crazy. Tee hee.
My son was thrilled with all the awesome stamps on my good mail package-thank you so much! My picture is gorgeous and I love it!
There are definitely no rules in art which I had to relearn...it was a life-changing revelation for me that has affected much more than my artistic pursuits.
Once again, another pleasing, smile-inducing Creative Friday post :)
Another Creative Friday in the books!
I was at the dentist, finishing my root canal. Blagh. Thank goodness for that delightful nitrus!!! heeheeheehoohahahahaha
(i think it may not have worn off yet hoohoohahaha)
DANGIT! I'm using my mom's computer & she was signed in!
The above comment regarding nitrus was from me. CRYSTAL.
heeheeheehoohoohahaha!
I LOOOOOOOVE Good mail! xoxoxo
Love Reese's Pieces but Bugg is allergic to PB. Lame. So we play it safe around here. NO PB!
I couldn't live without my bread machine. It does all the work for me.
Love, Bree
I had a heartache when I went to bed last night. I have had so many of these from my sinus infection that I am so tired of them. I am enjoying my rainy morning though.
I want to make homemade buns. I am going to try with that recipe next time.
I do love Reese's and I do use the good mail labels. Love them.
I sure hope Ashley didn't get sick, because it's kind of a nightmare with Eva right now.
I like April's take on Whitney's wasp sting being a tender mercy for someone else! What a good outlook.
I must have missed the whole conversation about art not having rules, I have no memory of that. It is rather sad that they already feel constrained at such a tender age.
I too love the wording "wasp betrayal" and am sorry her fears were validated. I can only imagine what that will lead to.
Funny- I thought the root canal comment sounded like Crystal and then it actually was.
I have never made buns but oh, do I love a good hamburger!
I'm so glad they have fun together and that Ashley can help entertain Eva during Creative Fridays. However, I was a little worried when Ashley came home Friday telling me she needs her binkies back so she can sleep at night. I thought to myself... I might have to rethink this whole Friday playdate thing! You'd better crack down on that, or else I might have to find Ashley a new playdate.
Those Reese's look good! I pretty much love anything with peanut butter. Add chocolate you can't go wrong.
Homemade buns look fabulous. I have made the Miracle Bread once but I'm sure hers is much better.
Jill, the barometric thing is so true! I have been saying that for years and people act like I'm crazy. I had one of the worst migraines I've had in years and I truly believe the stormy weather plays a role.
I hope you are feeling better - I love the phrase "wasp's betrayal."
I don't think I have ever been stung by anything! It's a constant paranoia for me.
No, wait, I was stung by wasps when we were in Hawaii one year. I don't remember it though.
Ashley is such a cute little nugget.
Um, I love the Bart Simpson stamps thrown in with the more grown up, refined selections!
Man- where have I been? I haven't commented in way way way too long.
xoxo
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