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I'll be there. Probably not for the full layover, but a couple of hrs anyway. I wouldn't miss meeting you, Needleroozer!
Looks like it is just you and me, Aubrey! It will be so much fun to spend time with you.
LB
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I am sorry I forgot to send out a reminder, but I fly out tomorrow! If anyone still wants to meet up and take me to lunch, let me know. I get in to DFW at 2:30, and fly out again at 8:30 pm, so we would definitely have time for a nice visit.
I will go PM all y'all again now.
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I am so sorry. You will be in my thoughts today, as well as their families.
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Jean,
Thanks for the waves, I gave Dy a hug from you. I will be home about midnight Wed, and then it's back to being accountable! I can't wait to hear about your trip!
Bee, hope all is well with you!
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As I posted in another thread, I truly am appreciative of the birthday greetings here. I'll refrain from analyzing the fact that online well-wishes and a free gift from the manager of my favorite running store are highlights of my birthday.;)
Sigh. It was that kind of birthday for me too- at least from my family. Not one of them wished me happy birthday, and I ended up spending my birthday having to be the mean parent after my kids lied to me today, and then kept lying to cover their tracks. It was a rough day. We finally got through it, but not without tears, arguments, and way too much stress for me. Thank goodness I was here with Dy's family- they really did their best to help me feel loved and special.
I also want to send out a special shout-out to Amy in Orlando for talking me down and listening to me swear like a sailor when I was really angry. You have no idea how much you helped.
Thanks again for the birthday wishes, all, and glad you got through the day Colleen.
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Funny! Thanks for the birthday wishes!
LB
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Thank you so much, everyone! I think most of you know these special days are usually a bit difficult for me, so I truly appreciate your well wishes. I knew my dh would intentionally ignore my birthday again, so I've done some things over the past few days to celebrate myself. Friday I enjoyed a 17-mile run through wooded trails and along the water. Saturday I spent the whole day on my own. I got a facial and haircut, then putzed around in a couple of my favorite shops. I bought a new running shirt I didn't need, as well as the Pevear/Volokhonsky translation of War & Peace. Then I had a leisurely, casual dinner.
Yesterday, Sunday, we went to brunch at a quirky cafe I enjoy. The boys and I meandered along the waterfront, then came home and played a rousing game of Settlers of Catan. This morning I went on a quick run before picking up some bakery items to bring home for breakfast. The boys had all bought me some dark chocolate, so they were excited to give that to me. In honor of my 40th, I wrote each of the boys a card, telling each that I celebrate their presence in my life. I'm going to give the cards to them at dinner, along with a little treat. Later I'm off to choir practice and a baby shower.
Thanks again for thinking of me. And Julie, I hope your girls are feeling better, and that you were able to enjoy your birthday yesterday. Only a little more than a week 'til lift-off for you. Woo hoo!:)
I am so glad you are able to do things for yourself on your day. If it helps, none of my family seemed to remember that it was my birthday today. It is a good thing I was here at Dy's- she has been spoiling me the whole time!
Happy birthday again, friend. Thinking of you the whole day through.
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Happy birthday to both of you!!! What are you doing today to celebrate? We expect a full report!
I promise to post a report for you tonight, or you can check out my Facebook page.
Collen! Hope your day is fabu! Hugs to you, fellow birthday girl!
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Thank you everyone! So far, it has been a wonderful day. I feel like this whole vacation has been a birthday gift. I am having so much fun spending time with Dy and her lovely family.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
LB
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Hi ladies,
Checking in from Alabama. I got most everything done that I needed to before I left, and delegated the rest. Travel went very well, and I am happy to be here. I slept almost 12 hours last night, and it felt good.
So for this week:
I will sleep in, work in my nature journal, teach art to Dy's kids, eat healthy (no milk or corn), and do whatever I can to make things easier for Dy, like watch her kids when she need to go into town, etc.
Hope all is well with all of you.
LB
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You're funny! No worries, what is an extra z between friends.;)
LB
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Jean,
So glad you like your hair, I thought it looked very nice.
Gonna get ff this thin an try to get more done.
And ftr, it's NeedlerOOzer!!!
Hugs
LB
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Remember that one of the beauties o homeschooling is that you get to go at your own pace. There is no behind, really.
You are working on your health, and you are just going to feel better and better. You will be able to keep up this momentum, and set a comfortable pace for you.
I've talked you your kids- they are brilliant, happy, and healthy. They are learning all the time- whether you do school or not.
The Dude used to tell me this, and I will tell you- "You have done such an amazing job with these kids, that you could skip an entire year of schooling, and they would be just fine."
It was fun to see you three today- I am glad you like your haircut!
LB
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I'm thinking of offering a youth leathercraft class at my local community centre. I was hoping I could get some feedback from the hive mind :)
I was thinking of offering it for 10 weeks, for 1.5 hours per week, and plan to be there for 15 minutes before and after also.
What age group should I target it for? I was thinking 10+, since they will have to use tools like an exacto knife, a mallet, and a punch.
How much would you be willing to pay for such a class? What about for a materials fee? And should both be included in the price, or priced separately?
Should I offer it under an umbrella organization, like the school board, or just book a room at the community centre and offer it? Plus side to school board is I cannot lose money, down side is they take a big amount of the fees. Plus side to on my own is I set the hours and can make more, down side is a small risk of losing money and no liability insurance. I would have the parents sign a waiver however and setup a business to shelter any risk. Plus I can adjust the pace of the course, etc... without needing to get approval. Since I haven't done this before, that flexability appeals to me.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks very much for the opinions. :001_smile:
I would charge between $80 and $100, leaning towards the latter. Whether or not to include supplies depends on how much your supplies cost per person. Under $5. and I pay for them- over $5. and I charge.
I would it by yourself and not with the school district for the reasons you gave- you want as much of this money to come to you as possible!
Good luck!
LB
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Thursday was a horrible day for me, hormonally and emotionally, because of thyroid med changes. feel like I have been wrung through a wringer, have mother guilt for the way I acted yesterday, etc. To top it all off, I am already freaking about flying, what with all these accidents!
I have tons to do to get ready to go see Dy on Tuesday, and I feel quite overwhelmed. I am hoping to get tons done and feel better today. Wish me luck.
LB
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Friday:
1. Need: Car oildone, ink cartridges,
2. Mail packages to Dy (my art supplies for trip), and Amy
3. Fill out hours sheet for Feb.= turn in early. done
4. Finish samples for Grungeboard class- take them to the store.
5. Have Girl change her sheets, and tidy her room.done
6. Run bills, mail bills, phone in telephone bill. all done.
7. Go to Bank. done
8. Call little sister, give her dates I will be gone, so she can keep eye on Mama.
9. Write up master schedule for the Dude for when I'm gone.
10. Corned beef in crock pot done
11. Cut Jean's hair done- tre chic!, cut Boy's hair.
12. Art: Finish ATCs, and make fabric paper.
13. Gather materials for Fabric paper workshop on Sunday.
14. Pick N up at airport tonight- do not forget her!
15. Pick NB up after school, make sure he gets reading lesson from me, and Piano lesson from Girl.
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Man, I sure hope so. I am working so very hard on this right now. I am hoping with consistency, faith, and lots of support, that it will "stick".
It is a long slow road, but I am hopeful that I can be organized in most aspects of my life very soon.
LB
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A simple pair of pajama pants is fun and easy--it's a good way to learn a basic shorts/pants pattern and get something you can wear at the same time.
I think this is a great idea. The girls are all different sizes- I may need to go pattern shopping soon!
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Back in my home ec days (a requirement at my Jr High for both boys and girls) . . .
Sewing on a button
Using a sewing maching (threading and bobbin winding, along with the names of the parts and how to make simple adjustments, like tension).
We sewed a simple drawstring bag from a set of directions (no pattern as it was a rectangle). Included needing to make the tube, sheath for the drawstring and sewing two pieces together.
We also sewed a letter pillow from a pattern. They were balloon shaped letters so they all included needing to make cuts to allow you to turn the piece inside out. Stuffing and finishing a stuffed piece. [Note: we were taught to copy the pattern onto an old paper grocery bag or butcher paper. This made for a more durable pattern and allowed the class to use one pattern set instead of one per student.]
I taught myself to sew a lot doing American Girl sized dolls and doll clothes.
I wish that I'd learned how to hem. It would also be nice to learn how to make simple curtains (like nice toppers with a tube for the curtain rod). This is something that I actually have needed to make over the years.
Maybe a simple shoulder bag (I'd love to make one out of a recycled aloha shirt or two). I don't know that making clothes is generally practical once you consider the cost of the fabric. With the possible exception of special occasion dresses. I think that it can be hard to find just what you want in terms of color and style, without being willing to put some work in on it yourself. (I did once do a maternity jumper in really nice sparkly fabric that I wore over a silk shirt do go to a Christmas formal when I was very pregnant. There are things that I'd do differently, but I loved that dress.) I also love the idea of restructuring old clothes. There is a talented lady in Hawaii who takes old mu'u mu'u and makes lovely sundresses out of them.
My son really wants to learn to make Beanie Baby style stuffed animals. I found a book with nice simple patterns at Hobby Lobby when we were in the US.
Lots of great ideas here! Some we have already done, which pleases me, like the button sewing, and knowing the sewing machine. My dd has asked that we do drawstring bags, so we will add that too.
I agree that clothes making is not very practical these days, but I think we will focus on the doll clothes- that way if they want to make clothes later, they will have the pattern skills.
Thanks for the great ideas.
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Ummmm...hello?!?! How about the all-important, "Have a mother and/or friend who sews and can do repairs for you?"
Duhhh!!!!
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Sigh. I'll never part with my Bernina. Because it serves so much purpose...sitting unused in a cupboard.:tongue_smilie:
ETA: I did earn an "A" on my apron in 7th grade home ec...but I really wanted to be in woodworking class. Oh! And I do cross-stitch. Which is of course utterly useless, save for creating "stuff". But I'm glad of it, nonetheless, because I like to watch the look of surprise on people's faces when they hear I cross-stitch. LOL
That gave me a giggle. It's funny, cuz I am only teaching sewing because the girls want me to- I don't really enjoy it myself much at all! I enjoy teaching it far more than doing it. I would much rather have a canvas, brushes, and paints in my hands than a seam ripper and machine.
I remember being so pis*ed that girls couldn't do woodworking like the boys did, and we got stuck making soufles and stoopid skirts, lol.
oh- whatever you do, don't get rid of your Bernina (unless you give it to me, tee hee) because a good machine is worth its weight in gold. I think I would like sewing more if I had a good machine.
LB
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Sounds like you are doing a great job!
Some things I would suggest are:
Interfacing
zippers
Maybe something with an elastic waistband either pj pants or a skirt.
gathering
Ooohhh- zippers scare me- haven't sewn one of those since *I* was in home ec! But I like the idea of pj pants.
Thanks!
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I'd say machine repairs and body blocking. While we're on the topic of body blocking, I need to finish the cotehardie I started two years ago. My hot tip to your youngsters: Don't try making a cotehardie out of linen. Use wool. Wish someone had told me that... Oh, and applique! I'm sure there's a trick to that and I don't have it!!
Rosie-wishes she'd been taught the basics thoroughly and intends to take a class in two years time...
What is body blocking? What is a cotehardie??? I am so stupid!
LB
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One of the first things I made as a teenager was a simple tunic top, sleeveless, and a pair of shorts. I actually think a top and skirt might be a better choice. Simple hemming is a valuable skill. I loved knowing I MADE what I was wearing.
Aprons are a good choice, also, and so very popular right now.
Thanks, Happy! I really like the apron idea, and that would give them a taste of hemming, too.
LB
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I teach a teen girls' art class, and the girls want to just focus on sewing next year. So far, we have covered (or it is in my plans to cover for next year)
Quilting: machine piecing, as well as hand piecing. (They are almost done with nine-patch quilts that we have been working on this winter, and we will be working on charm quilts that will be all hand-pieced.) They know how to plan a quilt pattern, deal with fabric choice, use the mat and cutter and iron safely, etc. We will tie the nine patch quilts, but I will teach them to do the quilting on the next quilt they do.
Learning to use a pattern (American Doll clothes for one girl, not sure what patterns the other two would do as they aren't into dolls. Thoughts on a simple pattern?).
What other basic sewing skills do I need to teach them? Two girls will be using what we do for high school credit- I just want to make sure I cover things. I have been amazed at how many of the basics can be taught with quilting, and that's mostly what they want to do, but if there is something else I am forgetting, let me know, ok?
LB
I got to meet Needleroozer!
in General Education Discussion Board
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What sweet things to say, that brought a tear to my eye.
I have to say, the pleasure was all mine. Aubrey, your little house is so cute, and already has such a welcome feel. I think your little family will be quite happy there.
I absolutely LOVED that chunky little monkey and his sweet snuggliness. Aubrey's babies are so sweet and well-mannered, and very cherubic. I enjoyed conversations with them, and have a new picture to hang on my fridge.
Aubrey's dh is so very warm and welcoming. We talked about history a bit, and he made the best sweet tea- I had 3 glasses!
Thanks again for being willing to drive to and from the airport so many times. I am so honored to have been able to meet you.
PS. I am working on a juvy fiction book list for you.