First day of 3rd grade. I have to say that this morning was a bit odd for me. I wasn't nervous or worried or sad, like in the past years. It just felt like all of a sudden we were back to our school routine. Or maybe it's because I cried so much the other night about her getting older, that I had no more tears left! LOL! I told Bob this morning that the summer went by so fast, it just felt like it was a really long weekend & it was time to get up & go back to school... as if it had never ended in May. I guess the older I get, the more life seems to become a blur. I really am trying to make each moment count, but like all things... it takes work.
I made this pocket card for Bryn, with a pair of clippie earrings in it. It's all from Nikki Sivils "Henry's Brilliance" back-to-school line. I left it on the kitchen table for her when I went to bed last night. She woke up & saw it before I saw her reaction, but Bob said she had a huge smile on her face & immediately put on the earrings...
The bobbin got all messed up while I was stitching it, so there's a goofy break in the bottom part of the pocket, but since it was just for Bryn it stayed that way!
I asked if she was nervous, excited or what? She said she was a tiny bit nervous, but mostly because she was so excited. She'll have a great day & a great year. I'm looking forward to volunteering in her classroom every Wednesday afternoon again, too.
As for today... I have already finished my Spin class, taken a shower & had lunch. So for the next 3 hours, I'm hanging out in the craft room!
Wow, 3rd grade, so so exciting!!! And lucky you, get to craft away :) :) :) and spinned and stuff, no wonder you are such fabulously skinny you!!!!
Posted by: Jing-Jing | August 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Love the pics - and what a sweet card/gift for her! I bet she LOVED it!
Posted by: erinrwillis | August 19, 2009 at 02:04 PM
what a totally sweet mommy you are! I am sure she loved her little gift.. Very cute pictures I can't wait to see what you will do with them..
Hugs
Vickie
Posted by: Vickie | August 19, 2009 at 02:32 PM
She looks so cute and excited. And those earrings are super cute too!! What a sweet card you made!! Have fun crafting, I hope to do a bit too!!
Posted by: Valerie | August 19, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Awww...Bryn is adorable! I hope she had a fabulous first day back and I hope you are having a fantastic time in your craft room!! CUTE card!! :)
Posted by: Antonia | August 19, 2009 at 05:04 PM
oooh, this is so exciting, Deana and she certainly looks happy!! Can't wait to see what you'll come up after those three hours in your craft room!!
I missed stopping by your blog, I think I'll leave it open just to keep hearing your a*m*a*z*i*n*g playlist... TFS!!
**hugs**
Posted by: Georgia Visacri | August 19, 2009 at 05:58 PM
Thanks for your sweet comment Deana! You are just too too kind. :]
I forgot to tell you that I have begun training for a three leg marathon next year. A couple of my co-workers and I are going to run this huge race. Each person will run about 15 miles...craziness. But i figure I have a year to prepare, so it should be awesome! :]
Awww...Brynn looks so cute and so happy! I am so glad you shared these pics! I can't wait to see what you made with your 3 hours in your craft room! Eek!
Love ya!
<3 B
Posted by: Bekah | August 19, 2009 at 07:10 PM
I realy like the card you made for Bryn. Love the colors, they even match with the earrings. How cute! I like the idea of pocket for a card. As for the back pack that Bryn is carrying, I heard that it's not so good for there back. They should invente school bags on wheel like the ones people use to travel. She looks realy happy on the pictures.
Posted by: Chantal | August 19, 2009 at 08:30 PM
OMG!!! that is just so flippin' cute!
you have to be one of the coolest mommies ever for making her that and then giving her earrings! HAHA.
can't wait to hear some of the school stories from this year!
tell bryn i say hello!
hugs,
sarah.
Posted by: sarah | August 19, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Deana - how fun.. such a great off to school card and gift... you're a great mom!!! Love the pics of Bryn... too cute!!! Also congrats on you being published... very happy for you!!! yeah!!!
BYW, I did get the gift cert.... I thought I emailed Julie to let her know, will have to check my outgoing mail... but I've been so out of it... I could have dreamed the whole thing...
anyway... thank you so much again... super surprised... and very very very happy... thank you!!!
have a wonderful day!
{{big hugs}} Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | August 19, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the card, the earrings....and those BEAUTIFUL photos of her first day back....love U my friend...it all will get better!!!!! I promise! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie | August 19, 2009 at 11:18 PM
that is sooooo cute!!! i hope she has a great time at school! :)
Posted by: Laura | August 20, 2009 at 12:01 AM
How sweet you are - what an adorable card for Bryn and I know she must love the earrings. She is a real cutie. But how hard it is on the first day of school - watching them go....
Posted by: Chris A | August 20, 2009 at 08:22 AM
very very cool.
the end. lol
Posted by: Beth Perry | August 20, 2009 at 08:49 AM
My oldest is starting kindergarten in a few days, I'm so nervous!
Love the card you made her!
Posted by: Claude | August 21, 2009 at 06:19 AM