get set...we are less than a week away from our graduation. I still can't believe it...but things are shaping up nicely in the party planning. My mom came over Thursday and stayed all day...we were so busy...well into the night (she also spent the night. We managed to bake 109 large cookies and they turned out just adorable. We also finished all of our paper decorations. We tucked the cookies into individual baggies and they are now nestled in my mom's freezer. Our decorations are in boxes and ready to go.
I went out shopping for something to wear to the graduation on Friday...I just don't like today's styles and I am thinking that I just may have to break out my sewing machine...find a couple of classic patterns...adjust them to me and sew. I don't like the fabric that is available in the clothes that you buy in the store either. I was just very disappointed. I bought a summer skirt 4 years ago for my brother's wedding...it is white with black flowers...one of those cotton skirts that are fitted at the waist but balloon out. I thought it made me look...wide...so I have never worn it. It is feminine and pretty though and I have decided to wear it. I have a brand new white tank top to wear under a pretty coral sweater. The sweater has 3/4 length sleeves and it is very pretty. I did buy that on sale on Friday. I tried it on with my pearls on Saturday and am pretty happy with it. I am not comfortable in a skirt or dress...my style is very casual. I would love to wear them...I just don't. So...maybe wearing this pretty skirt will start something new...who knows? I have been looking at old pictures from when Brittany was little...I did sew back then and I kept admiring my feminine style. I also would make Brittany little summer outfits out of the leftover material...do you know I had completely forgotten about all of that?
Yesterday, I spent the day baking bread for the week...with all the craziness of late I haven't and actually had to buy a loaf of bread last week. I haven't bought a loaf of bread in months. So I took the time yesterday and read my FLYLADY book as I went. I am loving the concept of it all. As I have been trying to "re train" my brain...I am pretty clutter free...except for my book shelf and upstairs closet...and of course our basement. So for now I have made up my morning routine, afternoon routine and evening routine. It just amazes me how daily touching up can keep my house looking so neat and clean. I love it! I haven't started the zones yet...all major jobs are put on hold until after graduation. I have to force myself because I am the type of lady who would tear down a room and paint the week before Thanksgiving...then stressing myself out because I haven't gotten to everything else. Those days are over for me. I read the chapter on never having to spring clean again...boy, is that a wonderful thought. I'll simply work on a zone each week of every month and my home will maintain that look all year through.
Happy Father's Day to all the daddy's out there...where would we be with our our dad's...I am especially thinking of mine today. I am so thankful that my husband is a most wonderful dad to our daughter. He works so hard for our family and we truly appreciate everything he does.
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday,
Joyce Marie
Glad to hear your mom is getting around.
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you on the new fashions. Have you given JC Penney a try? They are one of the few out there who still carry a small percentage of the classical dresses and skirts. I also don't care for so many of the bright jewel tone clothing.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
(((hugs)))
katia
I am amazed at the effort you are putting into your party. You have been so busy!
ReplyDeleteWe have so much in common:) I don't wear skirts either. I am such a casual person; half of the shirts in my closet are t-shirts in pretty colors. So...last week I went to a Ladies dinner at church and thought I'd dress up in a skirt and cute top. I tried to keep it casual by wearing some cute YellowBox flip flops. As soon as I got out of the car to walk across the parking lot into the building, I remembered why I don't like skirts - the wind! So, there I was trying to hold my skirt down and hold my purse, keys, etc.
Then my legs were underneath the table all night as we sat and listened to the speaker. I doubt anyone even knew what I had on!!
I went to a wedding last night and wore black crop pants and a nice blouse. That's more like it.
Also, I have not started my zones yet either because we are leaving for vacation tomorrow and I can't think about too many things at once. I'll blog about it.
Have a great week and stay calm! You've got it all under control:)
Can you email me your bread recipe? I'm thinking seriously of making my own bread too. I bought a loaf of white wheat bread last week and it cost me $2.38. We don't eat much bread, so I'm sure at least half of that will mold, before we get to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this flylady book that you are talking about? That sounds really interesting.
That's great that you got all the cookies and decorations ready. I know everyone will enjoy them.
I only wear skirts or dresses to church, funerals, weddings, etc. I like to get all dressed up for church. I'm a casual dresser too.
Love Ya!
I see I answered my own question in my other comment above.
ReplyDeleteYour outfit sounds very attractive.
I'm a very casual kinda gal too.
I'm excited to hear how the graduation goes!