Suzy Q Homemaker

I love that I’ve finally kept a phalaenopsis alive and it actually bloomed. This is the second time it’s bloomed since my sister bought it for me. I’m made of orchid WIN.

So I’m going to have to start doing laundry for SIX people in about a month and the thought of that seriously frightens me.  I mean, it’s not just the clothes I’m concerned about, it’s all the diapers, burp cloths, baby clothes, spit-upon shirts, etc.  If I could save a little bit of green by washing a few of those small loads without electricity (oh, you heard me), I would. Read more…

Monday again!  Is it me or is this year just flying by?  No matter how much I try to slow down, thing seem to happen overnight.  For example, the first bloom of the year on my orchid opened up while I was sleeping:

While I’m on the topic of gardening, I really need to repot all of my African violets, the poinsettia I nearly killed, and figure out when we should go to get all the tulips for the front garden.  I want to recreate a flower bed we saw at the Riverbanks Zoo three years ago.  It had petunias and contrasting tuliips.  So pretty.  Guess I’ll be googling some gardening info today.

As soon as UPS was pulling out of my driveway, I had already ripped open my packages.  I decorated my Everyday Display within half an hour:

I am beside myself with anticipation.  Today, I’m expecting a special delivery.  No, not my fetus.  I still have two more months to wait for that (much to my chagrin and the shock of all the old ladies at church who think I could deliver tomorrow).  No, I’m expecting this:

Oh, I’m going to have SO much fun today with all of this stuff!  I have lots of plans for the Sweetheart Maker.  I’m envisioning a cute heart mobile, a garland, and so much more…

I’ve never been big into Valentine’s Day decorating, but I’m feeling extra crafty these days.