It is the first day of school here for Ethan.  The first day of second grade in a brand new school.  I’m both shocked and pleased to say that the school is finished, at least for the most part.  It really is impressive and was much needed.  I am bummed out however that they took down the school sign and billboard that was near the street.  I use the thing for my annual first day of school photo, lol.  How dare they!  So I was forced to improvise and took his photo in front of the school with the Blue Ribbon Award banner hanging on the building behind him.  Oh well.  I took this photo on the porch, which is my other annual spot, and you can see Ethan was getting a little annoyed with the camera in his face, lol.

Anyway, so I’m a kid short today.  I have a list of things to do that is about a mile long to say the least so I’m sure the day is going to fly by.  Hopefully with one less child here I can get a lot more done than I usually would.  Only down side to that is that the kid I’m short is the one that actually helps out, lol.  Now I’m left with the two that seem to want to kill each other just about all the time.  Who knew a 2 year old and 4 year old could fight like this.  Holy cow.

On my list for today is to finish this altered paper clip that I’ve been working on over the last few days.  A little bit here and a little bit there.  I painted it the other day and let the paint set up for a full day before I went ahead with anything else.  I’ve gotten as far as covering it with paper and sanding the edges so I’m most of the way there.  I’ve done it in one of my favorite colors - KIWI.  At least what I like to call Kiwi anyway.  Prism Papers makes a cardstock color family called Kiwi and I love it.  I’d use it for everything if I could and I get some flack for that from Michelle.  That’s ok.  I’m a big girl and I’m standing by my choices in color, lol.  Bring it on lady.  At any rate, I have the clip all put back together today so I really just need to embellish it.  I’ll take a photo when I’m done.

I also had stated a altered tile that is sitting here looking at me waiting to be finished.  I have no idea what I’ll do with it, but honestly I just really like to alcohol ink things so I really couldn’t help myself.  I’m sure I’ll find something to do with it or someone to give it to.  My Grandma usually ends up with a lot of stuff cuz I want to make something and then I have no where to put it.  She enjoys it all, or at least fakes it well anyway.

My list calls… enjoy your day!

~j