incentives…
January 31, 2008
since eli isn’t feeling well, we’ve been pretty home bound:( the weather is yucky, he feels yucky, and the house is starting to look yucky! you know when you are home all the time, and things just start piling up? well, that’s what my house looks like right now. and we aren’t going to get out and socialize anytime soon, i’m afraid. eric has decided to head to the mountain for some boarding tomorrow. i LOVE that he does this, i’m just never overly excited that he takes the truck with him, so………eli and i made a plan:
instead of sitting at home, and being crabby and bored sorrounded by a messy house, let’s plan some projects :)
i have to say “project” is my favorite word!
we made a list and headed to craft wherehouse in search of some supplies.
eli is going to get started on his valentine cards……they are going to be fantastic! i’m not posting any teasers because i don’t want to give it away, but he picked out all of the stuff by himself!
i’m going to make myself an apron. i’ve wanted one for some time now, and now this “project plan” has given me a great opportunity! the pattern is too cute! not exactly what i was looking for, but with a few modifications, i think it will be great! and i can never have too much amy butler fabric, can i?
the papers are for this little project inspired by heather bailey. my other favorite designer.
i’ve wanted one of these for over my kitchen island for valentines day! kind of like an old fashioned kissing ball! how appropriate……
so all of these fun little activities will begin after the house is clean. hence the title of the post.
“incentives” are what these are.
as you can see, dylan got started a little early this morning. i had just finished getting dressed, and was going to get him dressed when i found him at the kitchen table looking like this:
you know how it is when you are ready to leave the house…..you have to go, or you might lose the momentum? so i cleaned him up the best i could with a wipe, and we went to town. needless to say, we got some amused looks from people. he seriously looks like a little joker :)
NEVER a dull moment!
i really should go and get to cleaning……hopefully i can stick to the rules!
……and for those who care, tamar and i are on the verge of the “reveal” of lucy’s room! i can’t wait. as soon as these kids are healthy again…….
{The Christian's}: That is funny. Allison and I headed out to the craft store today too!! It must be in the air!
I can't wait to see what you all came up with for Lucy's room. I remember Tamar mentioning something about that!
Tamar Schrater: Ooooooh, sounds like fun things are in the works for you and Eli (looks like Dylan already had his fun!). I don't even need one, but the idea of an apron appeals to me, too! Hopefully, we can get our kids together when they're all better...
Jme: Looks like lots of fun projects! I love how when you have an idea, you just go out and do it! I have to mull everything over for quite a while and then I end of changing my mind. :) Have fun!
the yaney's: I don't know what it is about this time of year, but I get in project mode too! My mind starts racing with ideas. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Our "projectâ right now is the nursery!! I am so excited! Oh, are you still doing your honey B creations? I remember awhile back Karyn got some prints from you...