Guess Who Lost A Tooth?

Well, since it would be kind of tragic, and gross, if Tom or I lost a tooth, the likely answer is Jackson! His school called me on Tuesday and told me he had a collision with his friend and his tooth fell out in his hand. I think he was a little scared because he wasn't sure if he should cry or be happy about it. The tooth had been loose for a while, and it was the one that had been capped and was becoming kind of unsightly due to the porcelain rubbing off on it. So I'm glad it's gone!

The tooth fairy made a visit to him for the first time and gave him a $1 gold coin and a gift certificate to Dairy Queen, which Barney has already eaten. I guess I'll make good on it, though. He got up the next morning and told me: "I didn't want to look under my pillow because I wanted to make it last." I guess he was just so excited that he wanted to keep the excitement going!

WHY CAN'T I?

That's a question I ask myself ALL the time after looking at the 30+ decorating and craft blogs that I read daily. I always feel like such a loser after reading them. They're always taking some broken down piece of furniture they got at a yard sale for a penny and making it brand new looking and amazing! And every time I read those, I think, "Why can't I do that?" Well, there are many reasons, but firstly, I'm kind of lazy. Secondly, I'm a perfectionist and I usually can't make it look perfect again, so I quit. And thirdly, as mentioned, I'm a quitter.

But recently I jumped on the French Provincial chair redo bandwagon and so far I am really happy with how it's looking. Now, it took me half a day to figure out how to get the bottom off the thing and I really can't believe I didn't quit it then. But I forged on and started painting it. I really do love that cane on the sides of it. And it is looking so good! It's raining here, so I doubt I'll paint today, but I hope to have it all painted and ready to start the re-covering this weekend.

FIDDLER'S GROVE

This blog has been neglected for so long and I have a lot to post, but I have a lot to do today, so it's going to be a short one. I took Jackson out to Fiddler's Grove this week to take some pictures of him in the little madras tie that mom made for him that I love! Here is a little collage I made of the day. He looks just so grown up in these pics. He is starting kindergarten this fall, he lost his first tooth, I guess I should start packing his suitcase for college!

SHISHIN'

I've probably posted this before, but if I haven't here it is. I love this video. This is when Jackson was about two and it's just awesome! I wish I had a time machine to go back to this time and scoop him up and squeeze him!