The to do list just gets longer and longer here these days. I'm just trying to keep my eye on the prize - a lazy summer. But between the end of school tests and assignments, thinking about moving, stressing about getting everything packed, and everything else that is part of our everyday life, I have to admit that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Part of it might be that I am absolutely obsessed with this rug. I think I have figured out a decent technique to get it to lay fairly flat (more on that later). Another part of it is that I haven't hardly packed anything - moving day is still more than a month away, but the last two times we have moved, I started packing two months ahead of time - just a few boxes everyday, but it really helps ease the stress of looking at all of your stuff and thinking about getting it to another place. And another part is the literally dozens, possibly hundreds, of decorating and improvement ideas floating around in my head and not really having the time to get to them right now. It's all going to be OK, right?
And it might seem that I've been obsessively acquiring thrifted sheets (this is not even close to being all of the ones I've purchased in the last few weeks) - I can't seem to say no to them now that we are moving to a town without a thrift store. We'll still be going into town at least weekly for Peter's speech therapy, but we'll have other errands to run then and I can't guarantee that I'll want to take the boys with me to the thrift store. I also scored a few more embroidered pillowcases to add to the collection. One of those ideas floating around in my head is a banner from them to hang in my sewing room. I think this time I will actually get to it since I have a place to put it.
Anyway...we are off to get Peter registered for Kindergarten today...something else that is totally stressing me out because I'm not sure how my little babe got old enough to go to kindergarten!
The other day my son said something about being in third grade next year. I felt kind of stunned. THIRD grade? How did that happen?!
Posted by: Chistina J. | April 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I know this won't help, but C starting kindergarten totally stressed me out. Ugh! Being the first child just isn't any fun. I'm hoping I'll be more laid back with the other two when they start school. Love the sheets.
Posted by: Cayenne | April 16, 2009 at 04:18 PM
It does all get done. Somehow.
Must it be in the water because I am feeling WAY overcommitted over here right now too.
Posted by: Sarah | April 16, 2009 at 04:30 PM
I love love love all those sheets Jessi! and your banner idea is gonna turn out so fabulous.
Posted by: Penny | April 16, 2009 at 05:47 PM
How is it that you live in a town chock full of vintage sheets? How? I am pretty sure those are all long gone in these parts.
Posted by: Phoebe | April 16, 2009 at 09:53 PM
AAAAHH! LOVE those sheets. I have the yellow one second from the left and one just like (or the same) the white floral one on the far right.
You should make a skirt or something fun and springy.
Posted by: lera | April 17, 2009 at 04:29 AM
oh my heavens! i want those embroidered pillowcases, specifically the two on the right. They will look beautiful as a banner & I may just steal that idea. :)
you are having great luck!! spring has got me wanting new vintage sheets & pillowcases to work with, but I'm not finding too much.
Posted by: Candace | April 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM