Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Bartering is not forgotten
Bartering is still being done today. In fact, our families have been bartering services good and other items, without even realizing it. I made my first crocheted throw to barter with another farmgirl. I'm amazed at the talents of this woman. I sew, but don't really enjoy it, and have not mastered the art of it. I am thrilled to be able to barter with her for our homemade aprons, which I'll post pictures of later. Here is the first item I made for her.
We all have talents. I think most of us are afraid to commit to it, take time for it, or lack confidence in our work. I challenge you all to barter one homemade or handmade item this month.
We all have talents. I think most of us are afraid to commit to it, take time for it, or lack confidence in our work. I challenge you all to barter one homemade or handmade item this month.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Growing Chicks
Lola's tail feathers have shot out overnight. They are growing very quickly and starting to show their personalities.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Glass half full or half empty?
The other night, when we were all seated at the dinner table, a discussion came up. Typically, our tradition is to go around the table and say one “high” and one “low” of the day.
(Borrowed from torqueperformancenutrition.info)
This time, the topic of a half glass of water came up. Our 11 year-old asked what it meant by saying “half empty” or “half full.” When we finished explaining the meaning to her, our 9 year-old daughter asked a question.
“So, Mom? Am I a glass half empty or half full?” she asked smiling up at me.
We both busted out laughing.
She always has the funniest and unexpected things to ask or say. One day she came to me and told me she “was in a pickle” and couldn’t remember when pajama day was at school. School had a snow day anyway. However, the school planned a “wish winter away” pajama party, and on that very same day, they had another snow day.
Today, she was tickled to be able to wear her pajamas and her hand crocheted slippers for the make-up day, for the “wish away winter” party.
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