When my computer decided to go ape-crazy on me a few weeks ago, I immediately went into panic mode. I had just recently backed up all my files so that wasn’t a worry. I was more upset by the fact that I couldn’t check my email 100 times a day until it got fixed. I mean, how else will someone be able to contact me?
The first day was pretty hard - I got to check my email before Tim left for work, and then again when he got home. Twice. That’s it. It was awwwwwwful. When Conner went down for his nap, what was I supposed to do? Certainly not read - no, no, no, I don’t read. That was my ‘net surfing time. No more blog reading. No more emailing. No more watching random YouTube video’s and forwarding them to everyone to see if they thought it was as funny as I did (which they never do because let’s face it - I laugh at everything).
I hated not having my laptop handy. But as the days went on, I came to realize just how much stinking time I waste on that thing. And I mean waste. Don’t take offense to anyone who’s blog I read and comment on, or who I email regularly - it’s not you…it’s me. And it’s all the other junk I read.
So what have I been doing with all my newfound freetime? Well, for starters I got all my crafting done for the fair that is to be held tomorrow morning. That was such a relief to get it finished and not a moment too soon. I even finished in enough time to whip-up some yummy fall treats, which, are making me salivate worse than Pavlov’s dogs.
I also spent a few days visiting the in-laws in Georgia and it was so much fun! Conner did great on the flights (on the way down he was a little overtired and couldn’t just point to the pictures in his book, but point and squeal “Apple!” or “Ball!” - the lady in front of us actually moved to the back of the plane after a few rounds of “Mama! Cat! Mama! Cat!”) and was so compliant when he was lugged all over creation. Conner has never been a big talker - not tangible words, that is - and in the last few weeks he was just beginning to talk more. But getting him in a different environment must have inspired him because his vocabulary just exploded! He was saying things I’ve never heard before…and never remembered teaching him. It was pretty cool, but also a reminder to be careful what I say when I make a woopsy. Hearing your toddler say “Cap!” instead of “Crap!” will only be funny for so long.
My crafty cohort, Jen, and I were invited to be on a local news show to talk about the craft fair we’re participating in tomorrow, and to show off some of our goods. At first I was reluctant - TV? No way. I’ve got so much to do, not to mention the camera adds 10 pounds, so I had to lose 10 pounds pronto, ya know, balance it all out. But after much persuading, I decided to do it and it wasn’t as punishing as I thought it would be. I wish they would post the video so I could upload it - I straightened my hair for it, brushed my teeth and everything…it was a big deal - so if they do I most certainly will link to it.
I feel like we need to catch up on so much more. How are you? How has your fall been going so far? Seen any good movies? No? Me either. Except for the Princess Diaries 2 that I tivo’d a few weeks ago. I love Anne Hathaway, she’s so beautiful and classy. And Julie Andrews - she’s amazing. Ah, I digress.
It’s time for me to rest my weary bones. I leave you with these grubbin’ pictures of Conner. This first one, his hair reminds me of Harry from Dumb & Dumber (my favorite line after Lloyd had rigged the blind boy’s beloved dead bird - “Harry! I took care of it!”)
Conner, how do you feel about PB&J?
Who’s my happy boy?
*The clutches and tote bags above are for the craft fair and any leftovers will be put in my etsy shop next week.
stephanie says:
welcome back! it looks like you were quite the productive little craftster while computerless! i soooo need to simplify my computer time. it’s good for the soul!
your work looks amazing!
October 5th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
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October 6th, 2007 at 1:47 am
Kelly says:
The bags look amazing!!! I am glad you added the french knots, I think it is a perfect addition. I really hope you girls do well today. I know you are there right now, wish I could come but we are heading to Roanoke right now for bridal portraits for someone who wants to wear mouse ears at her wedding because they are honeymooning in Disney. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…..you can’t pay for class. I guess it was providential that your computer went out so you had all that time to crochet and sew. Welcome back.
October 6th, 2007 at 7:02 am
oh amanda says:
I love the bags! I might give them for Christmas presents!
And Conner. I just want to eat him up!!
October 6th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Kate says:
Amazing work! ‘Nuff said.
October 6th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Caloden says:
I would love to use the image of your pumpkin belly and a short blurb about painting a belly into a pumpkin for the DIY.Life site. I am doing a punkin-a-day series and thought your picture to be cool. May I use it? It will likely be featured at some point this week if I do. The site is http://www.diylife.com.
Thanks!
October 8th, 2007 at 9:47 am
Barely a post at will blog for shoes says:
[…] Thanks to this post, any moments I’ve had to rest over the past few days, I’ve spent combing Etsy. It’s basically an online marketplace for handmade items. If that’s not neat enough, you can even search for items by color!! Ya’ll I think it’s worse than my Ebay addiction! But I have purchased two Christmas presents and one baby gift so far (plus a little happy for me). I want to send hate mail thank OhAmanda for turning me on to this wonderful creation! After the umpteeth link I sent HH today with suggestions for Christmas presents (90% for me), we determined that Etsy now tops our baby girl names list. Before you leave a comment dissing the name, please know that I am entirely serious. […]
October 9th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
Cara says:
Once again….auch talent! Love the bags! Too cute….Conner is such a handsome boy. Can you believe how he’s growing?
October 10th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Randi says:
Do you have to keep making such cute bags!? I’m going to go broke if I don’t stay away from your shop;)
October 10th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Heather says:
All your bags are so darn cute! You are so talented
I still can’t get into my email account that was hacked into
Can you shoot me an email at babyblossomsonline at gmail ? Then I’ll have your address again 
October 12th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Holli says:
finally! I’ve been keeping up with your blog, but everytime I went to comment, your page or my computer, one or the other, would totally shut down. It was only yours that was doing and I have no idea why, but it’s working today, yeah! Everything looks amazing, especially those pretzels!! Just so you know, I haven’t been giving you the cold shoulder…OH, and Conner is getting so big..what a cutie!
October 13th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Holli says:
ps. how did the craft show and RV appearance go? was it good morning VA?
October 13th, 2007 at 8:27 am