Monday, September 19, 2011

So much Syd...

Syd is truly a unique individual. I love listening to her stories and ideas.Her brain is full of creativity and inspiration. She is a bright light on a cold night and she makes me laugh.  A couple of weeks ago we were coming home from something and noticed fireworks in the sky.  We found a residential street close to the happenings and stopped to watch.  Shortly after we arrived a small convertible pulled up and parked a little up the street from where we were sitting.  While watching the fireworks Syd climbed into my lap and said "mom, if the other person in that car is a girl I just know they are on a romantic date.  If I were on a romantic date this would be my dream come true, a handsome boy, a convertible and fireworks and right in the middle he would give me a very romantic kiss. Oh and mom it's not exactly my dream date because that convertible is red and I'd want a white convertible". Seriously Syd. I couldn't help but laugh at her romantic fantasy. Of course I would be happy to wait years to see this dream come true.
Tonight she came running into my room (long after she was supposed to be asleep) and said "mom if you want me to eat my meat you MUST get it from Schwann's. Have you seen the meat in this catalog - it looks delicious. And Lauren wants the Swooshie (Sushi)! MOM THEY HAVE CORN DOG THINGS FOR BREAKFAST. I love this book!" Yes that is my Syd. It takes a special individual to be surprised, excited and totally convinced Schwann's has the BEST MEAT EVER!
Oh I love this girl...

Sunday, September 18, 2011

And another happy bride...

I received another picture from a happy bride who had me create banners for her wedding.  I love when I get these pictures to see their special day. 

Short and sweet today. 

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Someone's knockin' at the door - somebodies ringin' a bell...

and it's fall, autumn, the dog days of summer gone bad influenced by the coming of the dreaded season of winter.  UGH.  It isn't fall that I mind.  Fall is kind of nice.  The light has that golden cast that makes things look like you are viewing them through a small haze of pixie dust, there is a musky, crisp smell to the air and even a hot day has a bit of briskness that reminds you that this is not July.  Fall by itself is a nice time of year - but what it means is a different story.  It means WINTER IS COMING.  Snow will soon be flying.  Cold is brewing and winter coats will be needed.  CRUM.  I don't like winter.  Syd told me last night she loves winter because you can be warm and cozy in the house and drink hot chocolate and look for toys on the Internet (so much for waiting for the Christmas catalogs to show up in the mail).  I don't care what she thinks I still don't like winter, well except for that part that kills the bugs so we don't have big creepy crawlies like they do where winter is not part of the seasonal calendar.  I dislike bugs and snakes more than I dislike winter so I guess it's a trade-off.  We had a hard frost last night - a little early and a definite reminder of what is to come in the not too far off future.  I better start looking for hats and mittens it is hard to tell how long it will take me to figure out where I have stored them during that glowing, glorious season called summer!  It's going to be a long six months...

TTFN...

Oh and speaking of Paul McCartney (you knew that was the song reference - right Amy - right?).  He is getting married again.  I hope he makes a better choice than his last money digging wench.  I mean really why IS he getting remarried?  He had a long happy marriage already, he has a lot of money, he could date almost anyone he wanted and I can't imagine he wants more kids - he's 60 something for gosh sakes.  Oh wait I remember he's a man and men - they just can't live without us - it's a fact... :-)

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Loose ends and uneven hems...

I feel like my life is full of loose ends right now.  Things just keep unraveling.  I have to admit I'm not one of those people who have things fall into their lap and most of the time it doesn't bother me.  I appreciate what I have more for the fight it took to get it - but I have to admit lately it has bothered me.  This has even taken the HotY by surprise prompting him to say - "what is going on?  You really aren't the boo-hoo whoa is me kind of person."  And I can honestly say I don't know what is going on.  Maybe I'm just tired, but I really can't sleep.  And I think I should have some kind of a plan but no plan.  Seriously - loose ends.  I have even begun to wish I were the kind of person who had things just land in their laps (if that ever really happens to anyone).  I've begun to think that just once I wish things would go my way (even though I know I have nothing to complain about).  I've begun to hope that saying "when God closes a door he opens a window" is true (even though I'm a bit of a cynic when it comes to being truly faith filled).  I've begun to think when is something good going to happen for me (and I HATE thinking that way - who am I to think I am more worthy - besides it is soooo whiny).  But these thoughts have all been swimming in my head and I don't like it.  I need a plan - but alas no plan...

It's all loose ends - one pull and it's an uneven hem...

TTFN - thanks for listening - just needed to talk - I'm sure I'll feel better in the morning.