I could tell you about how the sun is shining and the temperature is rising and how much I like spring this year.
I could tell you about the nine month old refrigerator leaking water and feeling really lucky that someone noticed right away. And that there was no damage to my floors. And that my contractor and carpenter came running even though it wasn't their problem. And how the repair guy was awesome and fixed it even though it took 3 trips.
I could tell you about the daffodils blooming and about how when I looked up yesterday, I noticed that the magnolia is starting to open its buds.
I could tell you about how it has rained and rained, and then rained some more. And with that rain, the realization that we have a leak in our basement. And how Fatty figured out what the problem was and our landscape guy dug to confirm the suspicions. And about how I now need to call a plumber.
I could tell you about picking up 12 bags of mushroom compost for the raised beds. And my friend that bought me broccoli and brussels sprout seedlings and a handful of seed packets. And then brought home farm fresh eggs from her co-worker for me.
I could tell you that I am cooking dinner at night and enjoying how clean everyone's plate has been. And about how the kids have stopped complaining, at least this week, about what's being served. And then I could go on about Mad Hungry and my deep love for this cookbook even though I have only made 3 recipes. But, I have made those three over and over and I cannot get enough.
I could tell you about how I'm sleeping so soundly at night. That the only thing waking me up is my bladder. And about how my mind is at rest for the first time in a long while and how happy that makes me.
I could tell you that I'm spending less time on the computer and about the books I'm reading instead.
I could tell you that I want to do a triathalon in June, but that I haven't started training. And that the swimming portion scares me which is why I'm still on the fence.
I could tell you that my children are growing like weeds and how Kate's foot grew 1.5 sizes since September. And Jane's not far behind. And how I realize we will be buying adult sized sneakers next go around and how the corresponding price tag is unfriendly, especially since there are no longer hand-me-downs from one girl to the other.
But instead, I am going to tell you that these single girl quilts are ready for binding. And about how the binding strips have been cut for over two years thanks to my mother-in-law and her willingness to help me cut all those patchwork pieces. And about how I will work on these over the next couple of nights with something good on the TV (Netflix streaming recommendations, anyone?). And about how I am so anxious to see these finished and on Kate's beds. And how accomplished I feel right now because it has been a long time since I started this project. And how my mind is already on the next quilt(s) in line. And just how much I am loving sewing right now.
And I'm going to tell you Happy St. Patrick's Day.
And that, of course, I'm wearing green.
Enjoy your day Erin! Great post!
So much good, bad, exciting, new, fun going on at your house!
Congratulations on the quilting, that is my nemesis.
We all can’t wait to see those quilts!
Gosh, I couldn’t find any recipes in Mad Hungry. I eventually decided that is because I was looking for some inspiring vegetarian main dishes. I am glad this worked for you.
sounds like things are good on the hill (for the most part). think green! :>)
excellent, Erin! It all sounds excellent 🙂
Sounds busy. Love the quilt. It must feel very satisfying. For Netflix, I am a masterpiece theater/BBC fan. Did you watch the new one “Downton Abbey?” Very, very good! And always my favorite, North and South…if interested in old England love stories.
Would love to hear about your books…in need of a good read!
i like it too when i’m about to finish a long overdue project and can be thinking of the next. Because there is always a next isn’t there.
I’m scared of tris, too, due to the swimming. The place where my kids take swimming lessons has an adult class for tri swimmers that I’m contemplating. For now I’ll stick to running! But I think you should do it.
Always busy! I love your post, as for netflix I would say: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama, I am love, and Julie and Julia. I love those three movies (one is a documentary) and I usually hand stitch while watching one of them.
I love your quilt – those colours are so perfect! …and for a movie recommendation – we recently watched Sweet Land…it would be good for handwork I think…
Life sounds rich & full at your house. Love the quilt! And have you seen The Duchess, I Capture the Castle, & the All Creatures Great & Small series — some of my recent faves on Netflix.
I’m excited about seeing the quilts. I’m binding a bunch myself. I agree with the downton abbey suggestion. Also, we watched exit through the gift shop (oscar nominated documentary) about street art that was also very interesting and well done.
So, what books have you been reading?
must watch Downton abbey!
love this post. so wish i was feeling the same way. xo.
YAY almost time for a new project!!!! 🙂
I am attempting to get (at least one) binding down this week myself! 🙂
What a great read. Thanks for this. Add ‘downton abey’ to the list. keep enjoying your moments of balance.
What recipes from Mad Hungry?! Loving the quilts. Happy Sunny St. Pat’s day to you!
Echoing several others: what Mad Hungry recipes???
You sound like you’re really in your happy place! Nice.
I can relate re: adult sized shoes. That was a tough pill to swallow, price-wise.
Congratulations on the single girl quilts!!
i really, really loved this post.
i wish i had planted daffodils (as i do every spring!)
i love the quilts, they look so great.
i am wearing green earrings.
and i love the newish blog design.
Congrats on at least rying to finish! I just switched from full time to part time and can now finish some of my projects, too! It feels great!
Justified, Fawlty Towers and Absolutely Fabulous. Oh and To the Manor Born.
You are so very likeable!
Gotta turn the TV on to the NCAA basketball tournament. It doesn’t be much better than college basketball!
Love this post!
Quilt looks lovely and matches your top 🙂
chicken enchiladas, chicken pocket pies, pork with apples and onions. do you have any favorites?
really? you did? i'm totally watching that movie.
this is such a wonderful post, erin. my heart feels full just reading it. and i’m so happy for you. (the quilts are stunning!) xo
love everything you told me. 🙂
xx
happy st. pats!
i CAN tell you how much i just loved reading this post!! xoxox.
I wanna see! I wanna see!
What a great post. Sometimes I say that if I knew ahead of time what I was going to have to deal on those rough days, I might never get out of bed. I’m glad you have some cheerful daffodils, magnolia buds, and single girl quilts to keep you smiling.
I could tell you that I truly love this post….so I am.
Downton Abbey, Top Secret Rosies, Man on Wire about the French guy who walked on a wire between the Twin Towers in the late 80’s (I think), Masterpiece Mystery Inspector Lynley
One down, one to go!
Oh, Erin, lovely.
Elisabeth has been in ladies’ shoes for a while now. Her first pair were the dress boots my mom got her to wear with her Christmas dress in 2009, when she was still 7. They were a ladies’ 5 — the smallest they made — but we couldn’t find a boot we liked better, and she fit them. Her current shoes are a ladies’ 6, and I’m sure she’s nearly outgrown them. And she’s not yet 9! Of course, there are still youth sizes available for her — a youth 6 is about a ladies’ 8, I guess — but I find that there are fewer choices and we don’t like them as well. Big feet, this girl of mine.
st. patrick’s day here in southwest ireland was glorious and full of sunshine, we were really lucky!
I am happy for you…thank you for spreading the good feelings!
pock chops with apples and onions, chicken pocket pies and chicken enchiladas (this one especially!). enjoy!
I could tell you how much I love your blog.
I could tell you that spring is just around the corner here in MA.
I could tell you that I started a quilt yesterday.
I could tell you thank you for sharing your life.
I could tell you I appreciate how your blog motivates me.
I could tell you and I did.
Thank you.
CathyT
i’m sooooooooo excited for you, for your quilts, for your mind being at peace (hurray!), and for all the good things going on in your life. yay all around!
What an amazing post. I love Mad Hungry. Her recipes are amazing.
Ruth
It took me a while to get here and catch up, but I’m glad I did. It sounds like you’ve got lots going on, and that there are lots of good people around you helping to take care of things. Hope you’re having fun sewing your ass off. A very belated happy St. Patrick’s day from the O’Connors!