It's Business Time

Today is a wonderful day for me. Two great things were made available today. The Flight of the Conchords I had been anticipating, I knew today was the day and I was waiting at Best Buy bright and early. But, Candy Cane Joe-Joe's?! I wasn't expecting them to arrive yet. Trader Joe's was what I missed most in Utah ( besides family). Pete and I had mapped them out before we moved here to make sure we'd be close.
We did a little exploring today and found a new park and a cool bridge. Olive was not really into it but Hans loved it. We've been passing a cold around and it was nice to get out and get some fresh air. This time of year sneaks up on me so quickly. Oscar will be 10 this month followed by Christmas and then Olive and Hans' birthdays. I usually try to make a large portion of their birthday and Christmas presents. I never remember how time consuming it is. Sometimes, I wonder if it is really worth it. Then I read about all the recalls and lead and phathalates. I threw out almost all of the plastic stuff after the first recall. We have amassed a small fortune in Legos and Star Wars so they stay. I may be overzealous, but I feel better with them gone. So, I find myself getting up a little earlier and staying up a little later. Carrying sewing with me wherever I go. But I forge on. There is nothing better, in my mind, than when I overhear one of the kids tell someone, " My Mama made it for me."