Back to school

So today we had a "dry run" for the first day of school tomorrow. Basically, it just means I made the kids get up early like they will have to from now on so they wouldn't argue about bedtime tonight. We've decided we need to get much more serious about moving, and rather than doing that to the kiddos in the middle of a school year, they are starting the year out at their brand new schools. Plus J is starting a new job after 20 years at this one, and I am starting a new school.

I've tried for the last couple of years to make the kids card on the 1st day of school, so here is the card I made this year, and I made matching ones for their teachers. you can also check out my Youtube for a video about how I made it, if you are interested.

No more procrastinating!

I'm so proud of myself that:

1 - I am done with my last Ivy Tech class except for just taking the final (doing that on Friday)

2 - I am actually remembering to post on my blog

3 - I made my blog all pretty (like it?)

4 - I have an AMAZING start on the calendars I give as Christmas gifts each year. I already have almost 5 months done on them. The earliest I have even started them before is like October. There are 8 of them, so it takes me quite a bit of time, even though i try to keep the designs fairly simple. (sharing some pics below)

Now I just have to make my ATC cards for this month's swap and figure out what fun thing to do with my kiddies on my day off today. It will either have to be indoors or I will have to wear a shirt, because I am super sunburned from taking them to the pool 2 days ago.