Photo Story Friday and a little fill-in

let's line up, originally uploaded by tommiea1.

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

These shells were lined up along the bench in front of the beach'08 house we went to in May. Every day, the kids would get up at the a$$ crack of dawn. There were little more than bamboo shades on the windows....more to keep the sun out than the light. A good thing about getting up so early....great shots and shells. While Will loved to surf and play in the water, despite a jellyfish sting; Livi just wanted to collect shells. She would turn them over and over and make sure they were "pretty"....that didn't necessarily mean they were not broken. But they were perfect in her little world. We would walk up and down the beach until the little bucket was about half full. Then we would take them back to the little outdoor shower thingy. Do you think we washed off? Heck no, just the little shell-filled bucket. Once they were properly rinsed, Livi got to work. She lined up them up almost like they were some musical notes on a sheet of music. Once they were in the right order, she walked along the bench singing a little song.

We still have those little shells. They made the move! They are stored in a little cigar box. I just hope we got all that sand off of them!

Friday fill in courtesy of the talented Janet

1. You know you're old when your kids have to remind you that you have forgotten to put your teeth in (I swear my Grandmother always forgot where her were: tapping her temple....'I know I am borgettin' sumpin!' Me: "Grandma, your teeth" 'Oh yeah, dey are by da sink, will woo get dem?' Me: "UUGHH NO!"

2. My heart is divided between being elated the kids start school next week and missing them.

3. Ironing is what I need RIGHT NOW! I haven't ironed in weeks!

4. I have felt the fear of thinking he might never come home, I have known the depths of relief when he was back with us.

5. Gah, won't these people every shut their dogs up.

6. Start the day's load of laundry as soon as you can!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to getting the last bathroom painte, tomorrow my plans include finally getting that cut/color and Sunday, I want to enjoy it since Husband is leaving for a week!