Huge accomplishment made today... Mia's room is clean! Under the bed, the closet, all the play purses...clean. :) We worked together and really it didn't take as long as I would have anticipated. There was so much junk- I am amazed at all the stuff that clutters up our living space. I owe an apology to my parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles and anyone else whose home I've invaded for all the paper and pens that I loved so dearly when I was a child (ok, and as an adult!). I had to laugh at the number of notebooks and pens & pencils that my child had in that room. I know that there were at least 15 notebooks... couldn't get her to part with any of them. Anyway, so happy that it is done and hoping to maintain it through the summer.
Speaking of summer, I am loving this idea: Summer 100 I don't know that I will make a list of 100 things because I know that I would fail but I am thinking 50?
For sure, a big one on my list is to put together a binder or something of Mia's school years so far. For each year, I'd like to include her school photo, her yearbook, her report cards and some of the work that I've saved. Sounds simple but I know it will be hard to fit everything I want and not make it look a mess or be too much stuff. The first step will be gathering it all in one place.
Quick story about school... I thought I might have the State Report that I did in 3rd grade and while I didn't find that, I did come across a math paper with my Dad's writing all over it. I teared up and laughed and felt overwhelming joy for those memories. I wish I could yell from a rooftop to tell people to cherish those you love- you just never, ever know.
We went up north for Memorial Day and we had a wonderful time- as always. We played lots of catch, Mia fed the chipmunk again (!) and we had a nice little time at the park....
Skirt made by my very talented friend, Andrea, who just recently celebrated a birthday! :) She is a wonderful, kind soul and I am blessed to know her... even from across the US! :)
And, finally, I will leave you with a layout that I created with more of the photos from up north. I used the very fun Splish Splash (girl) Kit by Shabby Miss Jenn.
Happy June!!! (in 15 minutes!)
Speaking of summer, I am loving this idea: Summer 100 I don't know that I will make a list of 100 things because I know that I would fail but I am thinking 50?
For sure, a big one on my list is to put together a binder or something of Mia's school years so far. For each year, I'd like to include her school photo, her yearbook, her report cards and some of the work that I've saved. Sounds simple but I know it will be hard to fit everything I want and not make it look a mess or be too much stuff. The first step will be gathering it all in one place.
Quick story about school... I thought I might have the State Report that I did in 3rd grade and while I didn't find that, I did come across a math paper with my Dad's writing all over it. I teared up and laughed and felt overwhelming joy for those memories. I wish I could yell from a rooftop to tell people to cherish those you love- you just never, ever know.
We went up north for Memorial Day and we had a wonderful time- as always. We played lots of catch, Mia fed the chipmunk again (!) and we had a nice little time at the park....
Skirt made by my very talented friend, Andrea, who just recently celebrated a birthday! :) She is a wonderful, kind soul and I am blessed to know her... even from across the US! :)
And, finally, I will leave you with a layout that I created with more of the photos from up north. I used the very fun Splish Splash (girl) Kit by Shabby Miss Jenn.
Happy June!!! (in 15 minutes!)
I'm loving the 100 list-thanks for pointing it out. I'm with you, I think I'd be good with fifty. :P
Now that you're done with Mia's room, feel free to come on over. I've got three kids that need a major de-junking! Everytime we do it, I feel the exact same way that you do, sorry for everyone I've ever tortured with my messiness.
Wonderful photos (as always), I love the shot with the baseball glove and the one with the chipmunk and the one...well, you catch my drift.
Happy June!!
Posted by: Jenn | June 01, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Beautiful pictures and layout! Hope June is treating you well so far!
Posted by: Trisha | June 04, 2009 at 05:47 PM