Cookbook collection

We had a busy day today, with yoga in the morning, playdate in the afternoon, pool in the evening, but there was no interesting photo opp. So, presenting my cookbook collection that found a new home in the refurbished hutch my garage sale crazy neighbor found for me a few weeks ago.

On my dressing table

 

Ignore the stray hair please.

What's for dinner today?

Ultimate Oreos

Or what is left of them.

Messy

A busy schedule equals a messy pantry. Cleaned up pantry pic coming soon.

My calendar

I was more happy to get this free calendar than the clean teeth at the dentist. Also, the first day, well second day of spring break if you count Sun.

Cooking from the masters

We made corn bread from BBA, crunchy kale and almond cupcakes fom JP's MFFMW.

Instant Coffee break

Fridays are to finish assignments pushed to the last minute and a hot cup of Nescafe' to ward off the yawns.

Shoe love

He is also in love with his rainboots which I got for him on Mon, a rainy, windy day. It hasn't rained since then but he still likes to wear them to school and then change into his regular shoes once in class.

PS: Ignore the messy kitchen.

When he sulks

We are not happy when Mommy is in school the whole day, even when she took us to a Jump Place b'day party when she came back in the afternoon. "But why does she have to go back again?"

Brand new

The couch has been repupholstered and this time it is covered in a study micro suede to withstand jumping and spilling abuse. It is still awaiting proper throw cushions.

Morning cuppa

This is what he has for me every morning for the last 9 years.

When the plumber came to visit

I had been operating on one sink but when the faucet started leaking, I had to call the plumber. He fixed the other defective sink and the faucet and was gracious enough to let me take a picture. Thank you Tim.

The old couch

Today, the cushions were sent to be upholstered. Remembered to take the picture after the fact.
The couch is 30 years old, made of solid wood, from Ethan Allen, and was purchased for the measely sum of $150 from an upscale neighborhood. Four years ago, it was in excellent condition. The tyke has jumped and bounced on it to heart's content. The cushions have had their fill. Plus, we never liked the pattern much anyways. Time for a makeover.

My PP

This was my PP for the Tx Govt class. I gave it the next morning and got 100 points out of 100. So, it was totally worth spending half a day rehearsing at home. 

The pot I potted

This particular Thurs was spent supervising a play date and studying for an essay test on Sat, a PP the same morning and an online quiz later that day. Amidst all the testing and quizzing, decided to take this photo of one of my pots I am so very proud of. Yes, this is the same one from the fireplace mantle.

14 hearts for the 4 year old

I am not very crafty. In fact, I suck at it since most crafts require a penchant for neatness and perfection that I lack in volumes. This is as easy as I can do. Some wooden hearts at .47 cents a piece, some clothes pins at $2.35, super glue and adhesive magnetic strip is all it takes to make these refrigerator magnets/ pins. They will be given to each kid in the preschool class of my four year old, who in turn will come home with 13 more gifts.
What for the mommy who sat at night making these? Sticky fingers, a kiss on the cheek and a beautiful smile.

Stir crazy

What does a four year old do after being cooped up in the house for  three straight days? He starts shooting with mom's camera.

My mantel

It is another rainy day in sunny Tx and instead of taking a picture of the bleak landscape outside I chose this. The painting was bought from a dear friend and the small, pink pot next to the candlesticks is by me.

Rest are gift or knick knacks from store sales and garage sales.

Shadow in curves

This handthrown ceramic pot was my first art purchase from a talented student in my class. His name of all things was Darirus! I love how the morning sun cast a symmytrical bulbous shadow of the pot.