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Night Sky Jar.. oy vey
Night Sky Jar.. oy vey
Crafting Prep for Girl Scouts Tomorrow
Guess how long it takes to cut up 10 little tin inserts? I’ll tell ya…
Longer than you would think! It wasn’t the cutting part that was the problem, oh no, it was the razor sharp edges! J was kind enough to do all the cutting for me, which only took about 10 minutes tops but fixing those edges? That was all on me. I must have used 9 miles of tape to…
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One, two, three... (Part 1 New Me)
One, two, three… (Part 1 New Me)
Just count to three.
My 6 year old is full of wisdom. If I spill my coffee and get angry. If I stump my toe on the coffee table (all the time!?!) If I’m running late or I feel like I’m running late, she says “Mommy, take a belly breath.” From the mouths of babes.
What she is asking me to do, is pause, count to three and realize whatever is going on probably isn’t worth the overreaction I’m…
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Busted out ol'Bessy (the sewing machine)
Busted out ol’Bessy (the sewing machine)
For the first time since we moved, I finally was able to take out the sewing machine. Felt so good putting my foot back on the little peddle. Even little J got in on the fun. She had me help her thread up a small childs plastic needle and prepunched holes clutch purse pattern she had. She happily sewed next to me while I set up my machine. I think I’m going to order her a childs machine…
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Girl Scout Leader Sheri
Girl Scout Leader Sheri
Yes I have officially lost my mind and entered a new chapter in my life. Apparently I am now a Girl Scout Daisy Leader of a kindergarten troop! Of course E and her bestie E are in the group and starting in August J will be able to join. It’s pretty scary and exciting but N volunteered to be a leader with me. This makes me feel so much more confident and happy!
We are splitting a large…
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When creating this blog post, I wasn’t sure where to start but ultimately I’ve decided to start at the beginning.
Have you ever gotten a wild hair up your ass and said to yourself “Hey Sheri, how about you create some homemade gummy bears for the kids? That’s a great idea right? You’ll save money, save the environment and reduce the 12,929,291,294,582 chemicals that your kids are ingesting. YOU CAN DO THIS!”
Well let me tell you a few facts:
You can’t just get up and do this. You have to go shopping first. If you want to make gummy bears well you’re gonna need a gummy bear mold. And while your on your Prime binge, you’re gonna need like, oh you know, cute lego molds and omg are those little CATS? HOLY CRAP BIG GUMMY BEAR MOLDS that double as muffin cups!?
You are NOT going to save money but you’re going to do this dammit because you’re already committed. So go ahead Harris Teeter fast lazy lane and load me up with $42.87 cents worth of organic oranges, Venezuelan Moon grapes, gluten free gelatin and crap. Because UPS is going to be knocking on your door in 2 hours with your PRIME delivery.
After you carefully dice up 2 cups of strawberries and add them to the pot you’re going to have to get those suckers up to boiling before you blend them. That’s right class, you’re going to blend boiling hot fruit liquid. “Add one pack of Stevia.” (note this for later.)
Now that you’ve gotten your well blended lava fruit, CAREFULLY O’so carefully pour it into the tiny, tiny holes in your gummy bear mold. You will still burn yourself, at least twice.
Finally after chilling out in the fridge for a few hours you can gleefully pop them out of the mold and lovingly place them in your waiting children’s hands. Take a deep breath of satisfaction and then blow that right back out your nose as the kids say in unison “THESE ARE TOO SOUR MOMMY YUCK!”
So lady who posted on Pinterest, who said “EASY DELICIOUS GUMMY BEARS – YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE THEM” You are a dirty liar! They are neither EASY nor DELICIOUS. One pack of Stevia! Lady! Jesus wept these things are so sour they made more than my lips pucker!
But now I have these molds and I have the materials, I will successfully make a delicious, easy gummy bear! My kids WILL eat the bears…yes they will…*twitch*
In other news, the giant gummy bear molds are as awesome as you would expect. We’re already off to a glorious start. The girls and their friend E really enjoyed the muffins I made with them! Hey… maybe I should just make reeeeaaaaaallly tiny muffins with the older mold…
And now I’ll finish up at the behind.
Let’s discuss toilets. Let’s discuss the most incredible invention made by man.
The bidet. I realize now that I have reached the absolute pinnacle of middle-age-dom when I’m excited about a toilet device. Let’s face it, toilet business can be a real poopy thing. Butt for a mere $24.76 you can transcend the peasantry of toilet paper and propel yourself to new heights. And I mean, literal heights. Nothing is quite as ah um “refreshing” as having your bottom cleansed by the purest glacial melt water. $24.76 does not include the heated water feature, but honestly, who wants an electrical cord running into a device that shoots water up on your ass. That’s not a risk I am willing to take. Besides, the cold water really works to wake you your “senses.”
Do your duty and pamper that booty.
Life will never be the same. You will ask yourself “why didn’t I buy this thing before.”
Installation was a breeze, I was able to do it. There aren’t any leaks and the collective families assholes have never been cleaner. My heart spilled with pride when my 4 year old asked my best friend and neighbor if she needed to poop so she could get a “butt wash.” She and her sister now make it their absolute mission to invite all our guests to get their butts clean.
For adventurous souls ready for that NEXT LEVEL in pooping.. here is the link for the Buttinator 9,000.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TPGPUW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01
Gummy Bears and Bidets! When creating this blog post, I wasn't sure where to start but ultimately I've decided to start at the beginning.
Have you ever looked away for just one moment and when you looked back you suddenly had four spoons chilling out at your coffee machine?
No? Never? Just me?
Life can be very much like those spoons. Try as you might to tame them, keep them put away tidily in their drawer, somehow life…err silverware finds a way.
In short, you can never have enough spoons.
Enjoy the spoons.
Fitness news? I’m loving my new bike. This thing is a dream. I had an opportunity earlier this week to ride during my “kids are at school quiet time” and it was blissful. Well, blissful as it could be with my thighs on fire. Ever watch Naked and Afraid? I wouldn’t need a fire starting kit. I know for 100% certain that if I rub my thighs together fast enough I could start a fire in a rain forest.
Diet wise, I’ve been doing pretty good. (Except when I don’t go to Trader Joes and buy cookies. Damn you Trader Joes, DAMN YOU!!!) And oh there was the cupcakes I baked this week. I blame those entirely on Pinterest and those o’so crafty moms out there who make the rest of us look like lazy assholes. (I’m kidding, I love you. Keep on keeping on. What else would I browse all day after all?)
Here is a pic of said cupcakes in all their glory.
The secret of these delicious piña colada, melt in your mouth, little bastards besides Betty Crocker is pineapple juice in the mix instead of water and a couple pieces of real pineapple in the bottom of your cupcake cups. Super delicious, but not Pinterest ready until I put those fancy little sugared pearls on top. /nod.
Anywhos- tomorrow is Sunday which is YOGA day when I’m magically transformed into a mystical Yogi. I unfurl my mat and downward dog my way into a state of righteous Nirvana. Obviously this has become my favorite day of the week.
Namaste bitches.
Free Range Spoons Have you ever looked away for just one moment and when you looked back you suddenly had four spoons chilling out at your coffee machine?
The value of friendship.
The value of friendship.
We have become that household. The household with the revolving door for neighbors. Introverts like my husband and I never anticipated being “that neighbor” but I can tell you it’s pretty wonderful.
The sound of little girl squeals and karaoke of the Frozen soundtrack for the 90th million time fill the house in between periods of children begging for more snacks. Then there may be an hour long…
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Yogan't do that!
Yogan’t do that!
Yesterday was my first day of yoga.
Today I feel muscles that I never knew I even had. Can you dislocate an ass cheek? I think I’ve dislocated my right ass cheek.
Pushing through the pain, I braved the mat again about 3 hours ago and Little J was my partner. Pretty cute watching a 4 year old do a “happy cow.” We went from cat to cow, cow to cat, and instead of inhale, exhale, we went…
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The Humming Bird Dress
The Humming Bird Dress
What a fun little dress to sew. You can find the pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187902112/hummingbird-dress-girls-summer-dress-pdf
The creator has a facebook presence as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rabbitrabbitcreationspatterngroup/
The creator is a very friendly lady and is quick to help with questions.
I would rate this a beginner/intermediate pattern for people to…
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Let's go for a ride!
Let’s go for a ride!
2016, a new year, a new beginning and the start of leaving all the yucky physical and mental pangs of my middle-age-dom behind. I’m starting to accept the fact that I’m 37 and that is OK! I’m here! I’m still alive! Which obviously beats the alternative.
Last year going through all the crap that entailed fighting cancer, stressful job situations, stressful home building issues, introducing my…
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Some thoughts about flashback!Gabriel
Last night’s episode provided us with a fascinating insight into three phases of Gabriel’s existence, and I can’t stop myself from talking about them.
1. Gabriel the farmer. That’s the first version of Gabriel we see in the flashbacks. One of the most powerful beings in the whole universe, who’s lived for hundreds of thousands of years, was ordered to come down to Earth and lead a normal, human existence. One devoid of everything that made him who he was. He’s a general, who has armies at this disposal. He’s used to staying by his brother’s side when history’s taking shape. He might not be a soldier, but it’s in his nature to be a warrior, and that means something to his own people. Even at Sodom he was known as a lord, because he probably never pretended to be anything less than that. His speech pattern alone betrays him. And here, he’s pretty much stripped of everything. He’s a simple farmer, who has no rank, no title, no respect among the people. If a solider looks at him the wrong way, he can’t just intimidate him into submission, because he’s the one who is supposed to be scared. And scared he probably is. Because for the first time he has to deal with human worries, and he knows that he can’t rely on his own supernatural strength, or his wings, because if someone finds out, he’ll fail at the task he was given by God. It must be really hard for an angel to not to fly. That’s a part of their nature, and their connection to God. He couldn’t just disappear from time to time without drawing any attention to himself, and besides, he had to protect David. Gabriel wasn’t enthusiastic when he saw Michael, which makes me think that from time to time, he was bringing him bad news, and that’s it. So leaving David with Michael, just so he could fly for a few minutes, was probably out of the question, because they were not talking to one another. Later in that episode, Gabriel admits that he’s never felt so weak. Because for all intents and purposes, he was just another human being, another farmer, weak, powerless, threatened by an army Gabriel could probably defeat on his own. But he wasn’t allowed to lift a finger. And, coincidentally, he was at his weakest when he had the most to lose. The rest of his family can defend itself, but David couldn’t. David was his charge, and Gabriel couldn’t provide him with the protection he probably thought his son needed.
2. Gabriel the grieving father, who is also an angel. Aka the transitional phase. It’s interesting, because that’s the first time we see him act like an angel. He’s flying, he’s wearing his angel armour (Michael and Gabriel obviously went shopping together, how cute is that), he’s talking about his duty. And yet he hasn’t cut his ties with the human life. He’s just buried his son, he’s mourning his loss, and he’s kneeling. There’s still a part of him that is humble, and weak, and powerless, which is pretty much this whole situation in a nutshell. Time won’t heal this, because his child is dead, and once again, he’s confronted with the things we deal with on a daily basis. I called this ‘the transitional phase’ because we see him raising from his knees to fly away, which, symbolically, makes me think of embracing Gabriel’s true nature and leaving his humanity behind.
(As a side note, what happens to the human beings once they die? Heaven is Gabriel’s home, and he seemed so devasted, it makes me think that his separation with David is permanent. Where do we ago, according to the Dominion-lore?)
3. Gabriel the warrior angel. That’s the one we see at the very end of the episode. Like Julian, he’s lived among the humans for so long, he’s learnt what it means to hate, and he’s being feeding this hatred for decades. But he’s no longer the weak farmer we met at the very beginning of the episode, because, here, we see him in all his angel glory. He’s a warrior. unleashing his wrath. He’s one of God’s weapons, a being of magnificent power, and equally great strength. He’s going to lay waste to the city, bathe the streets in blood, because he can, and he finds it justified. He’s no longer abiding by our rules, because he’s the one capable of setting them. And even his attitude is different. Instead of a sweet, innocent Gabriel, we get a cruel one, one capable of dry wit and mocking. He’s the archangel Gabriel, and there’s nothing that can stop him.
Present day Gabriel is equally complex, but the flashbacks were simply fascinating.
Wow. Great synopsis!
鞍馬。魔王殿 by ViktorLeung on Flickr.
I am going to move and write poetry.
Moon runes can only be read by the light of the moon of the same shape and season as the day on which they were written.
Yummy!
If Aphrodite had stomach rolls then so can I
This is veryveryvery important. My wife was feeling down about herself the other night and asked me “why do I look like this?” And I immediately brought up a photo I had taken of a sculpture of Aphrodite I had taken at the Chicago MOMA. I said, “look at this picture. What does she look like?” And my wife very shyly answered “Me…” (Literally her body is IDENTICAL to the sculpture) so I replied “that is the Goddess Aphrodite. THAT is why your body looks like this.”
I very rarely reblog miscellaneous posts but there are some followers of mine who really need to see this.
This is so true. Having some fat on your body back then was a sign of beauty because it meant you were healthy and well fed, likely able to bear children.
Tomorrow is unknown
And my bow!
Ooh I really like that figure in the back. (Love the pug too!)
