Weird items to move...

I wonder what the movers who give online estimates think about when weird items are listed. DH and I were filling out for a local mover to give us an estimate and started laughing about it. Now it could be that we have been working non stop, but I bet the person who will do the estimate will think...

"Normal living room furniture, normal dining room items...hmmmm what is this? 13 bookcases? Boy they must love books. Exercise equipment..good. Washer, dryer, refrigerator...check. What? Tall bird cage and bird exercise/playground stand. Must like animals. Interesting...weaving loom. OMG folding white sewing table, 2 sewing cabinets, 3 3 drawer sewing cabinets, 2 6 drawer sewing cabinets...serger table, sewing table...and then quilting machine and stand (will be broken down)...man this woman must love to sew!"

I would love to hear their comments! k

Good for the soul...

It is always a good idea to laugh with some friends when one is sad due to circumstances beyond one's control. I did this today for a few hours and do feel much better! Life is just throwing too much at me at the moment and I am trying to "adjust" to them. Enough whining!

Dumpster Boy (aka DH) is filling up a large container of "junk" as he puts it. I never have seen a man so happy to get rid of "stuff".

I received a happy email today also...adding to my joy. UGA was not sure I was going to "qualify" for my Reading Endorsement since I am a "service" degree being a media specialist who was not a teacher before....so I had to call and ask them to try. Happy dance because I got it...which I really should have since I did all 3 semesters of reading endorsement classes. (these had tons of guess what? Reading...haha....and we actually got to tutor a student with reading issues all summer. My guy did wonderful!!!) Anyway...no more money for it, but the knowledge will help me match kids with books even better.

Speaking of books, I am reading some for the Gwinnett Readers Rally middle school competition.

I read Bringing the Boy Home by N. A. Nelson which I was not sure I was going to like at first. The author had a twist that I really thought made the book one kids would think about. Great book for middle schoolers.






Another one is Diamond Willow by Helen Frost. Again a great choice. This one had adventure and I would consider it more of a realistic fiction selection. It included forest animals' thoughts and how they looked after the main character. Recommend for upper elementary and middle school.





With those complete, I am now on the Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman...yes that is the title. Again it is realistic....dad is blamed for embesseling funds from the company he works at (innocent) and his son gets chosen to participate in the "games". Reminds me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the golden ticket. This selection would also be great for kids who love math. Recommend for elementary and middle school.

The smartest dog...

I have had the "look" from my dogs telling me it was time. It is with sadness that DH and I made the decision to help Bailey to doggie heaven. This has been a rough few months with our animals. First with Rex and his cancer and now Bailey with his back and hips. Unlike Rex who was only 5, Bailey aka "bratboy" lived a full life of 14 years. He was a show dog, an agility dog, a wonderful pet, a temperment tested dog and a certified therapy dog. He taught me a lot and was the smartest dog I have ever had and could sum people up with just a smell.

Bailey (Pembroke Welsh Corgi)
Higgins (Basset Hound)

"Bailey, go find your buddy Higgins, he is waiting for you." love mom

Books...way too many books...

Smudge (only a mom could love that face) says that there are too many books on my bed right now. I am still going through my stash of fabs and started on the quilt books. Any ideas on what to do with the many I am giving away? I thought to bring them to Thimbles next weekend and have the ladies choose what they would like. Hate just tossing them. I am really cleaning these out! DH would be so proud of me...he hasn't seen what he has to cart to the car next weekend, but I know he will be happy.

DH spent most of Friday at the new house that is not ours yet getting bids on the new roof and landscaping. Hot day to do that. I came when the landscape guy, Hank, came. He was definitely on the same design page I was on...naturalize!

The pain was having to submit paper work to the HOA to get the roof color approved (even if it is the same) and the landscape plans approved also. I am so used to not having to do this. I understand the reasoning, but am going to complain anyways ;o)

July 9th is the big day for closing....lots to do before then...and after then...hmmm....yes, moving is a good idea. I just have to keep saying that...moving is a good idea. You will love your sewing room...you will love the kitchen when DH lets you put the granite counter tops in.... k

A good feeling...

Well DH and I had our offer accepted late yesterday (Tuesday) on the house. Today we signed all the papers (enough to grow 3 trees) for the loan application. The man (who happens to live in the subdivision we are buying in...how convenient) said there was no problem with it and everything should go smoothly with this part of the process...since we have such great credit scores and the $$ we were putting down. It seems like a formality just to fill out the paper just for them to say "yes"...oh well.
Now the hard part....packing (more of it), sorting, throwing away, cleaning, painting, etc. Hmmm and I wanted to move why??? Oh yes DH wanted a smaller house and less yard...4 acres is a lot to mow.

Looking forward to my get away with a couple of friends...NEED this more than I know!

Oh and here is the the future sewing room ;o) It is really long (good thing with all the fabric I am finding) and has great light. There are also 2 windows that you can't see which I like for the natural light. k

Still waiting...and waiting...

Now I know why I haven't wanted to move in 15 years. We have always relocated with DH's company paying most of the moving costs (sweet deal) and closing costs. Still "working" with the bank on the house...still! At least they haven't given up...neither has DH. I am tired of the "bargaining" back and forth...be done with it I say!

Well since I have no control over what the banks do, I am going to get my hair done this afternoon. Nothing fancy...same cut & color...but it is a great way to relax and have some me time. I catch up on the "dirt" in Hollywood while sitting in the chair.

I can't wait for the retirement party tomorrow for a friend. I was in charge of the "gift". I was hoping all the certificates would be here today, but am missing one. I bet it will come tomorrow after the party...always mail it later on. Having fun "wrapping" the gifts.

Well off for the hair job and then more sorting and packing...oh what fun. k

Too much fabric....

Imagine the books in the picture are bolts of fabric...times 25. I do believe I have too much fabric...so since I admit it, that's half the battle right? I would never say I do to my DH because that means I should not buy any more. The chances of that happening are extremely slim.

It has been good going thru my humongous stash. I am past the little scraps of this and that I have saved...we are cleaning out! Granted I am keeping many, many things and am not sure where everything will go when we do move, but less is better. I am getting many things together to give away ;o) Good stuff, just not enough time in the years to use everything.

We are still trying to work with the bank on the house DH and I think we could downsize to...not sure I like dealing with foreclosure sales...mucho paperwork and no disclosure. We have had it inspected and estimates given to revamp a few things...just waiting on the bank to like our new offer. I am not a patient "waiter". k