Because I am finding myself with nothing much to say — packing, painkillers, and work stuff. Stress and anxiety and moments of hysterical levity. That’s my life for the moment.

barefoot sandals I made these while sitting around the front yard last Saturday during the garage sale. I can’t quite decide how I feel about them. Apparently “barefoot sandals” are a trendy thing for the beach? Not that we go to the beach. They were quick and fun to make, however, and I came up with the design in about three minutes based on a granny square triangle motif in one of my books. Maybe this is something teenagers would go for? With some beads? I don’t know.

Tiny Azmang Dollar store blow-up beach ball. It’s classic Engrish, which I was totally not expecting, and for some reason I just find it really appealing.

giving mom the eye Boo is giving me the total stink-eye in this picture. Heh.

IMG_5854 Same afternoon — Mimi’s hanging off the top of our porch swing. Which I should probably have put a stop to, I suppose. I just keep reminding myself … free range kids. I want free range kids. Do not stifle them.

IMG_5203 Mimi’s still doing ballet classes on Saturday morning. She’s warmed up to them, somewhat, but I’m not sure we won’t go back to gymnastics in the fall. I made the scrunchie to match her shoes, but then she insists on wearing her blue leotard. Which is fine.

IMG_5015 Am perfecting my headbands. I really like this one. I think I’m keeping it. Well, I guess if I don’t get some of them listed, I’ll be keeping all of them.

Mark brought home more boxes before he went off to work this afternoon, and the kids are playing at a cousin’s house. Sigh, I guess I’m back to packing.