So Many Things To Do

After the kids left I helped M for the next two days by taking her to see R in "the home."  I didn't mind helping and was glad I had the week off to do so.  I spent much time after each visit just visiting with her.  Lonely is not a good place to be.  Fortunately, that was only Tues and Wed and others stepped in to help after that.
I was able to get my house back in semi-shape and things organized enough for me to see what I needed to do.  Three birthdays are coming up--Grandboys--so I started shopping on line.  My son gave me a big hint for one but the price was so high on eBay that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to afford it--Yeah, got it at Target for 40% off the eBay price!  I also got an idea for the oldest--money.  How could he not like that?  For the youngest one of the bunch I bought Nerf guns.  That's always a hit and they always need them--comes with two shirts and two goggles, two guns and a bunch of squishy ammo.

I'm swamped with projects.  Here's a list I made last weekend. (> = in progress, * = completed, 0 = still a dream.)

Relics:
feather dangle *
feather earrings *
baby flower headbands *
pearl crocheted bracelets*

RE-:
Rolled roses headbands >
Fall Fabric Embroidered domino necklaces 0

Smore Couture:
Bl' Hankies 0
Dress from Tablecloth 0
Blue sparkle loose double flower clip *
silk olive dress remake 0
boa dress >
dress from paisley slip*

Individuals:
gray flower -Laura >
Med. blue flower clip - Amy *
Red apron - Amy *
separate trims - Amy *
Photo Album - Mariam 0
Hot Pink earrings - Doris T. *
(Not a lot of *'s on that list--Update pending.)

I did get all the wedding stuff to Laura, paid, plus a tip.  She said she'd be glad to recommend me to her friends and since there are seven bridesmaids, I might get some business from them.

Now, why is it that some days I can work with a needle and thread and some days I can't?

Got my new, as of Christmas!!, sewing machine up and running yesterday.  No reverse on the other one was driving me crazy and I need it a lot in the next few weeks.

Off to Red Hats today--life's little "have-to."  A minister's wife must socialize regardless of personal desire--at times.  At least I get to eat out.  Will work on some more stuff this afternoon--looking forward to it:+)