I am so glad I am ahead of the game, on making my rows! My DH and I just came down with miserable colds! Head is not working well in the creativity department.

But, Dorothy, I am pleased to say that I did get your row into the mail on Thursday! You should have it by Monday. I hope you like it!

Dawn

Luann my grandkids would do the same!

Dorothy

AnnieLu wrote:
Good for you! Stay busy, but find balance and take care.

I received a beautiful piece of fabric from Terrie today!! Thank you sooo much I LOVE it!! I haven't figured out how to do pictures yet from this computer, but it is a really pretty green

Dorothy

This is the greatest group of caring individuals around. I hope each of you are also involved in local interaction as well. Our world is a better place because of people like you! I'm blessed to be getting to know each of you.
And yes, I've gotten some much needed sleep over the past three days. I just decided that whatevers didn't get done didn't matter. If I run out of underwear my grandkids would give me a high five for going 'camando' ! I'd make sure that load of laundry got done while I stayed in my pjs. LOL. Hope that bit of humor doesn't send Wendy out looking for a book of jokes to send me.
I ate more healthy items, and less chocolates and coffee. And I prayed a bunch. God takes good care of me when I cooperate.
Life is good and I'm content.

Beautiful fabric, Marilyn and Terrie. And I'm not bluffing!

Treats from Terrie ! Amazing..these could have come right out of my stash !! A little callico, some Jinny Byer and a
historical print !! They will find a place..never fear ! Thanks a bunch....and they got here in spite of the address !
Don't forget rowers...NO Bluff !

Jdeluka wrote:
Jen, If I'm remembering correctly you have two (?) children already, that are still somewhat young, and you are expecting, yes? I completely understand!! I'm also a mom, three boys, and I homeschool, and so I know just how busy and interfering life can be. Through in an outside the home job, too!, and wow -- yes, you are busy, and it's perfectly fine! No worries on my end! I'm quite likely to be late at times as well, so it's all good

Rest, be easy on yourself, and take care of yourself, your kiddos, and your (I hope I have the right person) growing baby first and foremost, and send out your rows as you are able, whenever you are able.

Jen: just remember to get you head above the water so you can take a breath once in a while...
yup - life throws us those days, weeks, months - but the good news is - they too will pass - and there is always a reason for a smile - every day!
sending strength - and enjoy your little timeout at the machine

Wendy - I'm going to be eagerly checking the mail over the next week! Can't wait!
Heather - Please forgive me - I promise your row is coming! I've just got to sew everything together now and make a mad dash to the post office. My partner ended up in the hospital this past weekend and I had to take on his patient load and call schedule. Last week it was catch-up work due to missed time caring for sick kids the previous week! I've been scrambling to keep my head above water Fortunately my partner is on the mend and will be returning home tonight - but will be on light duty only for the next week or more. Tomorrow night I'm putting my foot down and letting my husband watch the boys while I clear the dust off my machine and catch up

Everyone - I love all the pics and stories everyone has been posting here and in the online quilt retreat! I've not been commenting much due to lack of time - but it sure does make my lunch breaks more enjoyable to read what everyone is up to!

As I tell my friends at home - don't give up on me yet! I'm still here just trailing behind
~ Jen

Geneva, You continually make me smile and chuckle. Rosemary, it will all be good in just a little while. Terrie, have somemore cookies.

Lumme, I nearly missed the cookies It is a good thing that they are on a never ending plate

Sorry I also appear to have missed the discussion about the 'blue tits' fabric you all have been going too fast for me this last couple of days. Home life has suddenly gone manic on the decorating front. We are doing the lounge, including new carpet, so furniture & books etc are going to be moved into the sewing room for the next few weeks. Aaargh!

Well, I guess you took a few pounds from me, because this morning, I was a few pounds lighter!
It all evens out. We Rowers love to share, don't we?

I ended up putting the rest of the dough in the freezer as a stash for when the grandchildren come over.

Better go and quilt.

grumble, grumble.... When I weighed myself this morning I was a pound heavier than usual. I'm positive it is because I ate too many of Terrie's cookies.

But they sure were good! Thanks Terrie!

geneva