Kids Really Do Say the Cutest Things

That's right, file this under: kids say the cutest things. Take, for instance, three nights ago. I'm tucking my older son into bed who recently turned 5 years old. He says to me, out of the blue, "Mom, I wonder why a genie only grants three wishes?" "Hmm, I don't know, Tommy," I answered, and then thinking aloud, "I wonder what my three wishes would be...maybe to have Daddy home for dinner every night, and--" At which point Tommy interrupted me and said, "But Mom! You already got your three wishes!" "You know what, Tommy? You're absolutely right!" I said. And wow was I smiling on the inside. My little guy is so bright. He had obviously been thinking about this for a while to have had such a quick analysis ready. I gave him a big, humongous hug, and I gave his brother and sister one, too. These are the moments where Parent is the finest job title in the world.

Woo hoo! More procrastination supplies!

One thing on my bucket list is Learning How to Sew. And actually make useful, pretty things. So, when I feel like taking a side trip from jewelry, I turn to fabric. If you think collecting gemstones can get dangerous (as far as the budget is concerned), then, well, so too can fabric. There are just way too many beautiful color collections. It's a true feast for the color-lover's eyes.

Here's my latest stash! Just dying to dive into this pile and make pretty things.