Her colors are pink and pink

Mama! My colors are blush and bashful!

All pink

She takes after my mother.

Good morning

Violet danced the entire time she was waiting for the bus. Love that kid.

Quiet Saturday

Here is Stella drawing. The bonnet she's wearing was mine when I was a kid.

Morning conversation

Cricket: Are there any more donuts?

Jason: No, but you can have part of mine.

Cricket: *Grumblegrumble*

Violet: Well Mommy, actually that's great because now you'll be skinnier!

That's my kid. Always looking out for me.

Growing up

I bought this gorgeous piece of furniture today at the thrift store. I
asked how much it was and when Janet, the super nice lady who is the
manager, told me the price, I hesitated. I said "Well it would be so
sweet in Violet's room, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much."
to which Janet replied "Well for Violet how about half that?" Can you
imagine? Janet has known Violet since she was about a year old. There
are several really lovely people I have met at thrift stores, who
remember me and know my kids names. And it reminds me that community
is where you find it.

Violet Rides!

Violet has been reluctant to take the training wheels off her bike, but with the promise of a new big kid bike (with a horn!) she is pushing herself outside her comfort zone. I am really proud of her.

Good Morning!