It's Tuesday night. Sophie is sleeping. Roy is out celebrating our friend Greg's birthday. I'm finishing off the nearly full bottle of pino grigio, cheese from Sunday's knitting group, and am listening to Edith Piaf. Ah, Tuesday's.
I was reading a friends' blog about her "summer vacation" and I realize how wonderful this summer has been. We've taken trips, loved the outdoors, further met our daughter, turned brown, made wonderful friends, sat around in circles sharing stories.
It's mere hours from August and I am so lucky to have another month or two to enjoy patios, campfires, tanktops, and fresh food. My coworker, Jan, was talking about peaches today and wow, PEACHES! I hadn't even thought about peaches yet! Could summer get ANY BETTER? I can hardly wait for Saturday.
Sharing a little bit of me with a little bit of you
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sophie's World
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Bottle Coozie
So in an attempt to use up some scrap yarn and try my hand at a new technique, I made Sophie a coozie for her bottles. I know she only had about a month left on the bottle, but they were so cute in the picture. I've never done the motif before. I think it turned out alright - and Sophie seems to like it!
Monday, July 23, 2007
just things
So these days, life is happy and I couldn't image a more perfect weekend. My wee one is finally over her days of cold and fevers. I'm learning that there is no worry like a mama's worry. But this weekend I don't think I wiped her nose or took her temperature once. Saturday we spread a big blanket in the back yard, pulled out our big pillows, Sophie's toys, our Harry Potter's and a couple of beers and spent the afternoon in the 80 degree weather. It was perfect. When Sophie got fussy we went inside to nurse and talk and she fell asleep on my chest while I slept and Roy continued his reading. Sunday, waking up in a dreadfully messy house, I declared that THIS WAS THE DAY to take all furniture from the front of the house OUTSIDE to air out. I pulled out my most favorite Christmas present, my yellow, industrial mop bucket, filled it with hot, soapy Murphy's Oil water and mopped our wooden floors. Then, when they were dry, I took off my crocks and marveled in pure glee (and a bit of disgust with myself) at how good they felt on my soles. In taking one of the chairs outside, we further broke the old, already broken screen door so we got a new one that can latch when you close it and can be opened to let in fresh air. So we moved the furniture back in and arranged it just so and now it's so clean and lovely. And that's what I get to go home to. My darling, no-longer-sick little girl, who golly gee I have missed today, my handy, wonderful, brilliant husband, and my clean clean house. Who needs anything more than this?
Friday, July 20, 2007
mugglewear
I'm wearing a lacy camisole, string of pearls, my black pencil skirt, white athletic socks, sandals, Roy's old plaid shirt, and a hat. It MUST be a Harry Potter release party!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
a big day
Dear Sophie,
This week, with some anxiety, some relief, and some sadness, you moved to her your own bed. We loved 10 months of the family bed, but I got the sense that you were ready to move on. You wanted to move and to roll and we were growing tired of you kicking us in the back and grabbing our faces while we were sleeping. The transition has gone surprisingly well. The first couple of days you cried a few times, but you went back to sleep in minutes. Last night, I didn't hear a peep from you until 7am and as I was trying to drag myself out of bed, you stopped crying and went back to sleep. I just hope we don't make the same mistake we made with the Wendy dog, who was so good as a puppy we didn't train her at all.
Also, dear little one, you've been sick. A cough and runny nose has plagued you and I can tell you don't feel well. Your nose hurts and I understand why you turn from my Kleenex. It's red and sore from so much snot. I'm sorry. You also don't like it when I use the aspirator to suck it out. I don't blame you. It can't be pleasant.
You've spent almost a year on this planet. You've traveled and met people and laughed and cried and experienced lots of what we people do here on earth. I'm continuously excited to watch you grow and explore. It's just going to get more fun. Soon you'll crawl or walk instead of rolling. I'm excited for this, yet I expect that when it starts to happen, I'll wonder why I was excited for you to pull the books of the shelves and wires from the electronics.
You're going to spend tonight with Stephanie while dad and I go see Harry Potter. Be good and let her love on you. She loves you and you will love her, too. And mommy and daddy need to go on a date and I don't want you to scare her off.
love,
mama
This week, with some anxiety, some relief, and some sadness, you moved to her your own bed. We loved 10 months of the family bed, but I got the sense that you were ready to move on. You wanted to move and to roll and we were growing tired of you kicking us in the back and grabbing our faces while we were sleeping. The transition has gone surprisingly well. The first couple of days you cried a few times, but you went back to sleep in minutes. Last night, I didn't hear a peep from you until 7am and as I was trying to drag myself out of bed, you stopped crying and went back to sleep. I just hope we don't make the same mistake we made with the Wendy dog, who was so good as a puppy we didn't train her at all.
Also, dear little one, you've been sick. A cough and runny nose has plagued you and I can tell you don't feel well. Your nose hurts and I understand why you turn from my Kleenex. It's red and sore from so much snot. I'm sorry. You also don't like it when I use the aspirator to suck it out. I don't blame you. It can't be pleasant.
You've spent almost a year on this planet. You've traveled and met people and laughed and cried and experienced lots of what we people do here on earth. I'm continuously excited to watch you grow and explore. It's just going to get more fun. Soon you'll crawl or walk instead of rolling. I'm excited for this, yet I expect that when it starts to happen, I'll wonder why I was excited for you to pull the books of the shelves and wires from the electronics.
You're going to spend tonight with Stephanie while dad and I go see Harry Potter. Be good and let her love on you. She loves you and you will love her, too. And mommy and daddy need to go on a date and I don't want you to scare her off.
love,
mama
Monday, July 2, 2007
Summer Vacation
After an all night drive across South Dakota, 4 hours of sleep, and a day of flying, we arrived home to Lexington about 8:00 Sunday night. Weary, but glad to be home to a clean house and a fed dog (thanks, Christo!), we relaxed in our familiar environment before going to bed at 9:30, 2 hour time change be dammed! Even Sophie adapted back to her old routine after days of late nights.
We had an amazing time. I felt like I had been gone a month. So much was crammed in to one week!
The highlights:
As always, the people. In addition to seeing my wonderful family and adorable niece, Ella, I was able to reconnect with my greater family in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE). My family attended our first conference in Calgary, Alberta in 1994. I met the most amazing people and every time I see them it's as though no time has passed. I'm also pleased that every conference I meet new, amazing people!
My 10 year class reunion. It was so great to see everyone again, play some cornhole (bags to you northerners) drink some beer, and catch up. Everyone seemed to be doing so well and it was just wonderful.
Crazy Horse. Wow. Just wow. Dad arranged for us to go to the top, or arm, of Crazy Horse and then Korczac Ziolowski's widow, Ruth, joined the group for an open conversation that went for nearly 2 hours. It was a rare opportunity on both fronts and the highlight of the trip for me, Roy and Riley.
Oak Lane Hutterite Colony. For me, the tour of the Colony was a close second to Crazy Horse. On Tuesday morning, we drove to the Colony about 30 miles east of Freeman. There, John ("the boss") met and gave us a tour of their hog, cattle, and turkey operation, the biggest garden I have ever seen, their schools, and their way of life. Then, Frieda took us through the kitchen and answered very interesting questions about shoes, glasses, and Newsweek Magazine. (Newsweek is allowed, but she isn't a fan. "There are pictures in there no one should see") We were then treated to a lunch of potatoes, turkey, carrots, broccoli, bread, and homemade milk, butter and Raspberry jam. Everything was grown on their land, by their hands. It was fascinating and we were all grateful to have been welcomed in to their home. I was impressed (but not surprised) by the respectful, intelligent questions posed by the people I was with.
Johnny Cash. ISWNE is a very family friendly organization and there were kids all over the place. One little boy, Conrad, is the biggest Johnny Cash fan I have ever met. This 3 year old knew loads Johnny Cash songs, played air guitar to his hero any chance he got, and at one point commented to Roy, "do you know June Carter?" His enthusiasm for such a great musician was so adorable.
Sophie and Ella. By the end of the week, the cousins would squeal at each other on sight. Sophie would steal Ella's pacifier and Ella would steal it back. They shared puffs and toys and books and grandma and grandpa's laps. Ella learned to walk at the conference and I think it inspired Sophie to at least TRY and crawl, although she really has to want something dangerous, like my bedside lamp, to creep forward.
Watching Riley at the water park. We spend Saturday afternoon at a water park in Rapid City. Every time Riley hit the water, he'd turn around and run back up the hill. About half way he'd slow to a walk, then run again. Watching a dripping wet, skinny 9 year old, having the time of his life was such a joy.
I can honestly say that this was the first vacation I've had in a long time and the first EVER Cornett FAMILY vacation. While there were times that I was overwhelmed running after two kids, it was so enjoyable. And, Roy and I got a much needed night out.
We had an amazing time. I felt like I had been gone a month. So much was crammed in to one week!
The highlights:
As always, the people. In addition to seeing my wonderful family and adorable niece, Ella, I was able to reconnect with my greater family in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE). My family attended our first conference in Calgary, Alberta in 1994. I met the most amazing people and every time I see them it's as though no time has passed. I'm also pleased that every conference I meet new, amazing people!
My 10 year class reunion. It was so great to see everyone again, play some cornhole (bags to you northerners) drink some beer, and catch up. Everyone seemed to be doing so well and it was just wonderful.
Crazy Horse. Wow. Just wow. Dad arranged for us to go to the top, or arm, of Crazy Horse and then Korczac Ziolowski's widow, Ruth, joined the group for an open conversation that went for nearly 2 hours. It was a rare opportunity on both fronts and the highlight of the trip for me, Roy and Riley.
Oak Lane Hutterite Colony. For me, the tour of the Colony was a close second to Crazy Horse. On Tuesday morning, we drove to the Colony about 30 miles east of Freeman. There, John ("the boss") met and gave us a tour of their hog, cattle, and turkey operation, the biggest garden I have ever seen, their schools, and their way of life. Then, Frieda took us through the kitchen and answered very interesting questions about shoes, glasses, and Newsweek Magazine. (Newsweek is allowed, but she isn't a fan. "There are pictures in there no one should see") We were then treated to a lunch of potatoes, turkey, carrots, broccoli, bread, and homemade milk, butter and Raspberry jam. Everything was grown on their land, by their hands. It was fascinating and we were all grateful to have been welcomed in to their home. I was impressed (but not surprised) by the respectful, intelligent questions posed by the people I was with.
Johnny Cash. ISWNE is a very family friendly organization and there were kids all over the place. One little boy, Conrad, is the biggest Johnny Cash fan I have ever met. This 3 year old knew loads Johnny Cash songs, played air guitar to his hero any chance he got, and at one point commented to Roy, "do you know June Carter?" His enthusiasm for such a great musician was so adorable.
Sophie and Ella. By the end of the week, the cousins would squeal at each other on sight. Sophie would steal Ella's pacifier and Ella would steal it back. They shared puffs and toys and books and grandma and grandpa's laps. Ella learned to walk at the conference and I think it inspired Sophie to at least TRY and crawl, although she really has to want something dangerous, like my bedside lamp, to creep forward.
Watching Riley at the water park. We spend Saturday afternoon at a water park in Rapid City. Every time Riley hit the water, he'd turn around and run back up the hill. About half way he'd slow to a walk, then run again. Watching a dripping wet, skinny 9 year old, having the time of his life was such a joy.
I can honestly say that this was the first vacation I've had in a long time and the first EVER Cornett FAMILY vacation. While there were times that I was overwhelmed running after two kids, it was so enjoyable. And, Roy and I got a much needed night out.
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