a day in the life

First day back at school and work yesterday. Henry actually shed a few tears the night before, as we were reminiscing our vacation, and talking about how it was the last night. He really did just want to have one million more days of vacation!!! Is that so wrong?! So I explained to him that a vacation wouldn't feel so special if you were constantly in vacation mode. And that it's a real treat because it doesn't happen all that often. Shoot, who I am kidding- I would love to have one million more days of vacation!!! Nothing beats kicking it around the house at your own pace, doing stuff you want to do when you want to do it, being all relaxed, having time for movies and baking and all that other good stuff. *sniff*

Henry quickly announced to me yesterday, as he was getting in the car after school that he had "NO HOMEWORK TODAY!". So, we came home and played a few rounds of cards while listening to records and chit-chatting some more about the day's events. The big story of Henry's day was that a girl in his class had bought lunch that day and her chocolate milk was bad!! As in: "OLD, MOM! It was from LAAAAAAAST JANUARY!!!!". Really? Year old milk? Is that even possible? Just be glad you bring your own lunch, I said.

after the cards + conversation, henry spent some time at his new easel, while i started a pot of chili for dinner. is it cold where you are? we are enjoying a lovely 20 degrees at this very moment, last night it was in the teens with a windchill of 8. EIGHT, i tell you!!!!!

i've had one of those major productive mornings so far. the kind my mom calls,"hit the ground running". i think that is a trait i get from her. often times, it is my most productive day- the one where i wake up, have a little coffee and within 10 minutes i am a human tornado. i've already had coffee, made lunches, kissed the boys off to work and school, completely cleaned the kitchen, had a little breakfast, started some laundry, edited a handful of shop photos and it's not even 10 am. pretty good, considering there are many days lately where i am barely out of my slippers by this point.

i shall return shortly with a little shop news. until then, happy thursday!

Comments

[Hyena In Petticoats]

Oh Jenny,

I can't even tell you how unutterably nice it is to spend a little part of my day with you again.

I'd almost forgotten how lovely your posts are.

You and Henry sound like you have such a good time hanging out together - it's too cute for words....!

Happy New Year to you and your growing family!

Leah xx

[Heather]

Henry is adorable and I love these pictures. I have a six year old boy and days like this with him are the best thing ever!

I love productive days! I am horrible at having them but always strive for them!