Pity Party & Project Runway

"Here, put this on." (party hat) 

Perhaps I'm not a true southern lady, because I'm going to divulge some personal info:  I've got the summertime blues.  It's hot outside.  The pools feel like bath water.  I don't want to cook, I'm getting snippy with my boys.  I've put makeup on twice this week just to 'pep' myself up.  My errands aren't being run either, because, well, the boys bitch about having to tag along, and sometimes I just wait until J gets home and run them by myself.  Then I run the risk of the stores being closed (When you're a one income family, the normal work hours don't apply - too dependent on that paycheck). -  I've had 3 migraines this week, and during my runs I've felt so slow and heavy.

I'd like to thank you all for attending my unofficial pity party.  I'm sure my mom and friends thank you as well.  You can take your imaginary pity party hats off.

Now, the grateful list:

my health

the boys' & J's health

my family's health

that sweet niece of mine that's growing in Donna's tummy (I see LOTS of trips to the American Girl Doll Store)! 

air conditioning

water & food in my fridge & pantry

the roof over my head

and lastly:

PROJECT RUNWAY STARTS TONIGHT!!!

Mr. Gunn, it has been too long, good sir!  Thank you for dressing as impeccably as you do.  Style and class are not dead after all!

that's right, me & Mr. Gunn.  My number one regret; I was not dressed fabulously at all.. hence the cropping.

My mom & I's Project Runway watch parties start tonight.  We will be sipping my Grandma Carter's slushee (daiquiri) recipe.  ~ believe me, tonight definitely helps my summertime blues.

Ode to Pancake

So last week, we were discussing a previous conversation that occurred at Original Pancake House.  I'm quite positive Aidan and I are on the same page, because he promptly asked, "Can we go there for breakfast tomorrow, pancakes sound GOOD!"  He is TRULY a child after my own heart!  I LOVE & ADORE breakfast, and all that it entails.  Moreover, I love going out for breakfast.  More than that, I LOVE going to breakfast at The Original Pancake House.  I've been going there since I was in middle school (twenty something years?- is that right?!)  I now have the privilige of taking my boys there.  So, enjoy the following tri-picture scene.  You never guess where you stand with Liam.  He lets you know immediately, with his facial expressions, words, and actions.  

Mom to Aidan, "Aidan, I don't think he wants your hand on his shoulder."

Mom to Aidan, "AIDAN, Please take your hand off of Liam, I know that's sweet, but he doesn't want you touching him right now." Poor Aidan complies.

the end result.  (sigh)

end note: I was going to attempt some clever, witty 'Ode'. Did you know an ode should contain at least 10 stanzas?  I love pancakes and all, but 10 stanzas worth?  A little more work that I wanted to do.

Before & After (a curtain panel)

Before: I believe that is a window sheer doubled over twice, and draped over a tension rod.  Classy huh?

P.S. not sure why the lighting was so bad in this pic?  

The after:  a simple, tailored striped silk panel (also on a tension rod).  Meh, I'm not super crazy about it, it still looks like it's missing something.  Thoughts or suggestions are always welcomed. 

Such an exciting post, huh?!