holiday time warp.

 

 

i've realized that holiday time moves differently than regular time.  i've been off since saturday and the days are just flying by.  we had plans to go to the movies, to the zoo, to the pool... and we barely did anything because we have had lovely full days.  sigh.  i love vacation.  i just wish it would last longer.

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finally. vacation.

i was just telling julie today that i never know that i need a vacation until i am forced to take one.  because my wonderful parents take care of the mini, most of the time my vacation is dictated by when they decide to set off to some jet-set location.  this time, they headed off to england, france and italy, but, even better than that, i get to stay home with my girl for a blissful almost-two-weeks.  while the first day was a little rocky as we adjusted to being home together again, we have already settled into a lovely, summertime routine of walk, park, garden, wading pool, nap and play.  we have snuck some cleaning and reorganizing in, (maybe it's my nesting instinct, maybe it's the fact that this kid has more toys than anyone else i know and it's slowly taking over the house) but for the most part, it's been easy and relaxing.  plus we are both rockin' some sunkissed cheeks.

it also gives me some time to work on idea on what to gift the lovely kaley cuoco, star of "the big bang theory".  i have to admit, i am not a fan of the show, but kaley has a really cool, laid back style that i admire, and now through the Artisans Group, i have the opportunity to send her something that's representative of my jewelry making style.  now to just figure out in the next few days what to send her... nothing like gifting a hot, young starlet to make me feel like a frumpy old momma.

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march breaking.

thank goodness for vacation time!  i have a blissful week off with the mini and it has been relatively joyous so far despite the fact that she seems to be slowly phasing out her nap (so much for dreams of me cuddling up with her under the covers and sleeping the afternoons away).  today we had a chance to enjoy some of the unseasonably warm weather and head out to the park.  too bad some ill-timed precipitation rained on our parade.  oh well.  there is always tomorrow.

it's also given me some time - not much, mind you - to get caught up on orders and ship them out.  so for once in a long time, there are no pending orders on my worktable or in the acid bath or the tumbler.  think it's time for some new ideas...

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