Madhouse

Does anyone else out there with kids, upon leaving their house in the morning, observe that the place looks RANSACKED? This would be me, about 3 or 4 mornings out of 7 every week. Eesh. Ah well. After a busy Halloween weekend, I guess it's to be expected. And I don't exactly use my free time when the older kids are in school to play Suzy Homemaker. I'm sure there are those who wish I did, but....ain't gonna happen. At least, not until the place gets *really* bad. Then I swoop in and feverishly clean up, vowing never to let it get that bad again. Until a week later, when the cycle repeats. :)

Here's a pic of my growing peanut-boy, James. 2 1/2 months old today!

How fabulous!

I was in NYC yesterday to check out a bead show. The show was mediocre at best; I managed to find a few diamonds in the rough admist the millions of junky stone bead strands. I came home with gem-grade London blue topaz onion cut briolettes; a phenomenal strand of Brazilian amethyst; juicy, AAA grade peridot rondelles and a strand of intriguing smooth labradorite briolettes.

But...I have to admit...the highlight of the day happened as I was walking to the subway. Out of the corner of my eye, in the Altman building, was a HUGE David Yurman warehouse sale! Naturally being a jewelry and gem addict, I couldn't resist. It was a treasure trove of case after case of gorgeous glittering pieces. I found a cocktail ring that I had to bring home. A very large aqua blue topaz stone set in 18K yellow gold with DY's signature twisted cable shank. A weighty piece that I managed to snap up at more than 50% off retail! And I bought a pair of sterling and lapis cufflinks for Joe, for Christmas. All in all, a successful day in the city. Albeit expensive.

I Think a Bomb Went Off in Here.......

Good God. So *this* is what happens to your studio when you have a newborn baby in the house! It all goes to pot! I used to have a meticulous workspace, full of open areas on my desk to set beads and tools down. It was a relaxing, creative space. Now look what's happened to it! Stuff everywhere. And how do you like the baby bottle on the desk? I must have set that down as I was passing through. I tell ya...it's going to be a while before this office resembles its former self. It's a good thing James is as cute as he is!

Have I Really Been Away This Long?

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaack! It wasn't until my friend Kathy called a little while ago, and mentioned my blog, that I realized that (!) I hadn't updated it in a long time. Actually, eleven months. I had pretty much forgotten all about it; a lot has happened in my little family in the last eleven months. The biggest event, of course, is the birth of my son, James Wyatt.

He arrived on August 17th and weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces. 20.5 inches long. A very sweet little baby who rarely cries and sleeps pretty well. Which is good because the other two children who take up residence here run me ragged. And I mean that in the nicest possible way. :) Now I officially have a three-ring circus.

Here's a picture of The Peanut, looking a bit like Buddha with his gentle little smile: