Shirley Temple

And her new little sister.

I have been busy recovering from a summer full of pictures, traveling and reunions.  And by busy, I mean I took four days and did absolutely NOTHING other than make sure the offspring were fed and dressed and wiped down the counter a few times (oh and I unpacked from the most recent reunion).  The only other thing I did was read.  And read and read and read.  I read four books.  It was bliss.  I plopped myself on the couch with a fan pointed directly in my face each afternoon and read the hours away.  The kids did some chores and then played or indulged in tv/video games for a bit which doesn't happen.  I thought we all could use some quiet and low-key days until school and schedules begin again.  I don't like schedules really.  I am a spontaneous, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of gal.  I like a little structure, but I'd rather go where the wind takes me...so school schedules give me the chills.  Sigh.  Here's to after-school activities, homework, chores before school, and fitting it all in.  Wish me luck...I need to go see if we are ready with enough socks, shoes, lunchboxes, backpacks, crayons, snacks and clothes.  Actually I still need quite a few of those items.