Writing for sanity's sake

Random, insane rantings

Continued from below...

The top 2 are our Fairy Terrarium. We've been adding to it for quite awhile; all kinds of tiny, hidden surprises. Notice the white horse, what fairytale is complete without one?!
Next is an herb mixture planted in my grandmother's antique glassware.
I love planting in unexpected containers!

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Our Lego Circus Elephant. Thanks so much Caleb for loaning us the pattern book!

Dot to Date Calendar

Moms, check this out! I'm seriously consideing buying this for my artsy kiddos; the fact that they forget charting activities for days on end will help with the self- control practice it will take to only connect one dot a day, and share this privilege with sisters. Then let their art selves loose as they design and decorate the finished product. I think we'll use the month following to study/research the  completed featured monument.  Hmmm... I'm talking myself into this. BTW I ordered a knitting pattern from France last night using PayPal and there was no problem with Euro-to-USD conversion, and the conversion rate is almost equal at the moment. 
Anyway, at least check this article out.  Cool ideas ( more than just this one calendar).
 
Dan Usiskin Dot to Date Calendar
http://www.danusiskin.com/latest%20copy/buy_latest_copy.html

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Encouraging Mom Sites

> Lately I've been trying to decide whether or not to ask other moms what their typical day might look like. I need ideas and, hopefully, comfort that I'm not as much of a failure of a mom as I feel. The flip side is that I walk a tightrope moment-by-moment with what may trigger my depression. > > God knew my needs and provided a couple of websites that really helped me see what my day actually looks like and why I get to bedtime I'm so tired and frustrated at not seeing that I've done anything ( other than keep my girls alive). > > Here they are, if anyone else needs a boost, too. > http://peeinpeace.com/2010/08/12/free-time/
> > Aaand I can't find the other site but will post it when I do. > > P.S. I'm as far from even a decent blogger as possible but I'll occasionally post, probably will mostly be helpful sites to pass along.