Valentine's Day Week

If you are interested in knowing if I did it or not - I did! 

I cleaned out my closet! 

I got rid of all things that were not bringing me joy including the fun "flying nun" hat below. I purchased the pretty, blue hat a couple of years ago when I was working at Loft. I never wore it. I didn't go to the Kentucky Derby and I didn't go to Florida. The hat took up real estate in my closet for many months because it was one of those "what if" items. I finally decided that it was not worth holding onto, if I was ever to go to the Derby or Florida I could buy a new hat. Maybe a hat more proportional to my head?

My first born baby called home the other night in need of a baby picture. She was born before the age of digital everything and so all of her baby pictures are printed out. They are printed out and in boxes in the attic. Not convenient to get at quickly. Luckily, I had the below picture framed in her room. How is this baby of mine almost 22 years old? She will be a college graduate in a few months and come September, she will be teaching in an elementary school - she will be teaching someone else's baby!

 

Last weekend when I cleaned out my closet I set aside all of my pink and red clothing - I have been trying to wear these seasonal pieces all week.

As I have aged I have discovered the importance of having friends of all ages. I think you kind of reach a place in life where you realize women are women. We are old and young. And, we can ALL learn from each other. I met Kristy at Bar Method over a year ago. She is several years my senior. She is much closer to my mom's age than mine. Kristy has quickly become a very dear friend. The kind of friend that you feel as if you've known your entire life. I can't imagine not having this beautiful soul in my life.We bought these Bar thermals together months ago and showed up in them at the same time this week. So of course. A picture. I made her stand sassy like that.

I was in Costco on Thursday and walked out behind these darling ladies. They appeared to be a mother and daughter. The sight of them made me miss my own mother. Sigh.

I think this is my last year volunteering to be the Room Parent for Ella's class. I would like to take just a little break. Hopefully next year someone is willing to take over.  It is not a huge deal (and it is a lot of fun) but when the parties come up I always get stressed and procrastinate and over buy and it is just a crazy mess.

I was pretty tickled with these little Love Potion No. 9 labels I found on Pinterest. I feel better giving the students water at the parties. They don't need added sugar at these events! I found water bottle labels for the Christmas party that said "Melted Snowman"! So cute!

I hope you are having a love filled weekend! Hugs and Kisses! xo