So, it's been awhile since I've posted anything. I think it must have something to do with the fact that sometime between my last post and today, all hell has broken loose on several different occasions. We've had all kinds of sicknesses, Paul's been on a rotation that doesn't leave much time for family, I turned 30, Ava Belle turned 3, and Miss Meriweather continues to tease us with a day in the 70s and the next day brings snow. On the bright side, Emmett is totally precious and is now crawling and says, "Ma.....Ma!" His smile is unbelievably contagious and he continues to live up to his nickname, 'creamcheese.' Ava Belle is an absolute mess, but, a great source of entertainment (especially, it seems, for Emmett). The other day I looked in her purse that she often carries. In it I found two things: a small hand-held mirror and a little water gun. Yikes. Paul has only six more days of this rotation so, I should be getting my husband back soon. And, I read one of the most lovely books of all time, Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry. It's about a lot of things, but has most profoundly impacted my thoughts regarding my current 'job.' I'm making the beds everyday now. For those of you that know me, this is a pretty big deal. This weekend is Easter and we are celebrating with some of our dear friends....a little egg decorating, some lavender cupcakes and a very, very intimidating lamb shoulder. I'll have to post pictures of our upcoming celebrations later next week. Anyway, this post is just to say that we are still around. Hope all is well and Happy, Happy Easter.
John & I agreed those were some amazing cupcakes. I hate to make the bed, but I've been doing it every day for a few weeks & I think it makes the day better! At least it makes me feel like less of a slob...
ReplyDeleteEm, pls. pls. pls. share the recipe for the lavendar cupcakes (I am assuming they actually use lavendar) - yum! Happy belated Easter to the Holcombes.
ReplyDeleteemily, you know i like to get credit for my ideas. i think the public deserves to know that i pretty much invented bedmaking.
ReplyDeleteYes, kel. You inspired me to make the beds everyday! You are welcome to take full credit. I mean, you are the one who gave me that book!
ReplyDeleteI do have to say, Kelley (that is kelley right, not evan? I don't think Evan invented bed-making), that a made bed does make my room seem more sane and calm in the midst of clothing-pile chaos. And I am much more appreciative of straightened stuff (I won't go as far as to say clean), now that I spend a lot more time in my home. and my son crawls around in it. But what is this book you're giving emily about bed-making? It sounds terrible!! I'm guessing there's more to it...
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