Sunday Comics

"Well, I'm definitely gonna need my own car when I turn 16," he announced,
" 'cuz you and Dad are gonna be like 90 or somethin'." He cracked himself up.

So This is Wednesday

"So, this is Wednesday," he realized.
Wednesday=Special Time.

The Big Weekend

You know the one. The annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Such a gorgeous weekend spent with good friends from all over the country. I had quite the haul. Maybe celebrating Mother's Day as well as my birthday this month left me feeling entitled? MDSW to yarnies is like the dollar store for little kids. Only it's more like the $100 store. Make that the $500 store.

Why am I still buying one of these every year? It all started years ago with a bunch of us each buying one and calling them our SPIRIT mugs. Just the right mug. You know the one. Naturally, my Littles broke mine before year's end, so I replaced it. but I have continued buying one every year. I think I'm over it now:)
I also bought a lovely shawl pin for a Citron gifted to me by a new friend. Here's the shawl:


Here's the pin:


Oh, did I say pin? I meant pins.

Here's a pin before the shawl.


I bought some tools for my weaving and felting, books, yarn and other fun things as well. But, here's where the memories were made:

Steph and Kate

Lexi and I

Steph of Loop

Kate and I

Kate and Lexi

Lexi

Steph and I

Christina and Donna

Hotel Spin-in/Swap

I had such a fun time and met some great new people. I came away so inspired. I'll keep ya posted on my projects. Spin on, sistas.

Random

Today I discovered someone's spelling homework done on the back window of my car. Ironically, the first word on his list was " shouldn't."

Really? Who DOES that?
PS. Would you believe I just had my car washed less than a week ago?
Aaah-chooooo!

Sunday Comics(Continued)

Maybe this needs to be a regular column. Funny things have been happening on Sundays lately. The most endearing thing happened this morning. I purchased a mug from my favorite potter at the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival yesterday. It was late when I arrived home from dinner and an after party. So, I just filled the mug with soap and a little water and left it beside the sink.
Mother's Day is a time for spoiling Mommy, right? Backwards cards with coupons like " this coupon is good for... to go to the movies with me." So cute. Clever way to get a movie outta mom ;) And wouldn't it be great to surprise Mommy with coffee in bed in her new mug? Daddy went out and bought Mommy a special coffee and #6 wanted to make it extra special by pouring it into the new mug. After spilling at least 1/2 in the pour and 1/4 on the stairs, hallway, and bedroom carpet, one proud little boy arrived at my bedside with yes...soap coffee. He was so delighted with himself. I could only smile, even as I pretreated and scrubbed no less than 30 coffee stains on the coffee trail back down to the kitchen. My breakfast-in-bed-out-of-bed-back-in-bed was so sweet. But just between us friends, the only thing worse than soap coffee is cold soap coffee. Oh, how I adore my little people.

Spring Flings and Other Things

Our kids' elementary school held their Spring Fair this weekend. So many happy memories from my own childhood school fairs. I vividly remember the ping pong balls in the goldfish bowls, and lemons with peppermint sticks.

There was face painting.

Games.

The most amazing Diva DJ I have ever heard rocked the school yard. The kids had a blast line dancing.

Guess who entered the American Idol Contest?

Who knew he could sing? He had many adoring fans after his surprise performance. Secretly, I LOVED it!

A lollipop tree! Heaven on earth. At least my little guy thought so.

How much joy can a day hold? This was crazy fun. So thankful for this day. And these kids.

In other news, we just returned from Spring Break in Surfside Beach. So beautiful. Myrtle Beach has a gorgeous boardwalk. We took a day trip to my fave city, Charleston. How beautiful is this city?






Can't visit Charleston without hanging out at Knit on Wentworth. Such a charming shop! Like the mouse who ate a cookie, I can't visit Knit without making a purchase! I bought some Elsebeth Lavold silky wool and cast on for the Striped Study Shawl. Perfect vacation knitting. Speaking of knitting, I should post about some knitterly things. Stay tuned!

Sunday Comics

Somebody swallowed a tooth. Should they get extra $$$ from the tooth fairy for that? Yeah, didn't think so.

So, the little boys decided to play some baseball this morning. Big brother was oh so endearing in his explanation of the basic skills required. For example, pitchers gotta get their game face on.

The game pretty much went like this:

Oops, the ol' ball between the legs problem. Some other highlights of preschool players included the ball under the neighbor's car, which is infinitely better than the ball through the neighbor's windshield.

Don'tcha worry, I was right there helping him get the ball out and we discussed the dangers here. Then we had a little sliding into home plate with our new jeans on. You know the ones. Pretty much the only jeans without holes in them. Yet.

Why are little boys' jeans made like disposables, I ask you? Seriously.

Baseball morphed into football on asphalt in the way only little boys can make something happen.

And finally, this is what baseball with a 3 year old looks like when it's someone else's turn.

What's going on in your Sunday that is making you smile?