What a Day

Oh... What. A. Day.

I have been totally irresponsible today, but at the same time so productive.  How is that even possible?  I can begin work on my classroom Monday, and a I officially start work in eight (woooooaaaahhh... just counted that up, and it's scary!) days.  And today, I didn't work on anything for my classroom.  Like nothing.  Nada.  Nunca.  Nine.  Nope.  Not a thing.

Instead I photographed and mailed off an Etsy order.  Sewed a skirt for myself and a skirt for my mom as a birthday present.  Then I ripped and sewed and ripped and sewed and once again ripped and sewed on my skirt because I put the waistband on incorrectly two and a half times.  Third time is a charm I suppose.  I also watched some sort of PBS special about a member of the Gaither Vocal Band with my parents, and cut out the pieces for another skirt.  I was going to sew it up tonight, but then realized that I pinned it incorrectly because I'm tired and my brain is mush.

So, tomorrow I should do school stuff...  I really should read that awful, boring book that doesn't apply all that much to my sweet kinders but is still required reading.  And I should write their names on some class decor.  Figure out where I can print some cute prints I saw on Pinterest to display in my classroom, work more on my bunting banners, and pack up my car for Monday morning.  Ohhhh... so much to do.  I think I'll go make a list and paint my toes.  That will make me feel less overwhelmed, right?

This weekend

This weekend I...

• Sewed my mom a new clothes pin bag.  Kind of made it up as I went, but I did create my own pattern, a first for me.
• Cut the tops off of all the Johnson Grass around our yard.  Apparently it's not a good thing to have in your field, and my dad had mentioned taking the tops off so I just did it while he was busy... and got all itchy in the process.
• Went shopping with my mom.  On the way we got stuck in a line of giant performance diesel trucks, and subsequently got caught in giant clouds of smoke at every stop light.
• Finished buying things for my classroom.  Picked out a bunch of fabric for some classroom and personal projects, raided the dollar rack at Target, and picked up a few shirts at Academy. 
• Was asked where my husband/boyfriend was at church, and the person was referring to my brother... :/
• Fixed a blueberry and cream pie, that ended up tasting more like lemon than much else, but it was pretty tasty! (Recipe found here)
• Spent some time looking up ads for my grandma so she could do some produce price matching.
• Accidentally took a two and a half hour nap.
• Went on a late night Walmart run.
• Stayed up way too late!

Mom's new clothes pin holder.

Fabrics I got for various classroom and a couple personal projects.

What did you do this weekend?

Less than productive summer...

So, let's just start off on a low point and work our way up.  It is really pretty clear, no matter how many times I decide to start a new blog, I become no better at it.  I'm an avid blog reader, and I think other people write some brilliant and insightful things.  I aspire to be as witty and wise as those ladies are.  But really, I just don't know that I have it in me.

I try to think of things to write.  I try and remember to take pictures in everyday life.  But really folks, I don't think you want to see what I've been looking like these days.  I can honestly say I think I have not worn makeup more times this summer than I have.  And I've gone out in public like that.  I know, poor Monett.  I have been doing a little better about actually fixing my hair, but to be honest, today will probably be a wet french braid day.

I have been mildly productive at getting things ready for my classroom.  My to do list is still slightly out of control and I've really got to stop adding things to it until I cross some off.  Maybe making an actual list would help.  Who knows, I've never been a list person.

In the meantime, I have majorly let my Etsy shop go.  Well it's still there, but I have done nothing to it.  Poor sitting duck of a shop.  Today and tomorrow are dedicated to getting some more things posted.

Really, and surprisingly, the only thing I've been pretty good about this summer is walking my dog.  (Insert cute picture of Millie here... I'll get to it, maybe).  She and I have logged over 40 miles so far this summer.  I have only lost about 2 pounds, which infuriates me, but whateve... I'm sure my arteries are at least a little healthier or something.

I know it's not the best picture, but you can see her cute bent tail. 

The two partners in crime.  This is how Millie spends a lot of time, I worry her blindingly white belly may burn.  Silly girl. Also notice how sweet, innocent Libby (if you ask the rest of my family) is sitting on all the toys so Millie can't get to them.

I'm sad to say that this is the end of this post, and there has been absolutely no point.  You're welcome world! I'll try and do better next time, but really, don't hold your breath.