Granny's Sewing Notions

I still remember Granny's sewing notions. 

A button here, a button there,

in a drawer, in an apron pocket.

Old shirts were never discarded.

Buttons were cut off and cloth was used 

to make other garments or undergarments.

I can remember the "clothes pin bag"

hanging on a nail on the back porch

where the wringer washer sat. 

Granny's apron pocket held a little bit of everything.

I imagine once in a while you may find 

a couple of clothespins left over from the line.

A Granny's apron may be full

but a Granny's heart is never too full to hold one more.

Our Connor man got a haircut with candy and a movie

 at a kid's salon in Franklin last week. 

He likes to help mommy cook.

He will turn three this month and he is potty trained now.

No more pull-ups for the big boy.  

"I'm wearing big-boy britches."

At 6 months, our Cora bug is ready to crawl.

She is being introduced to rice cereal and veggies.

She is a sweetheart.  She makes my heart melt.

Cora adores her big brother and
she's mommy and daddy's little girl.

   

Some have asked me about my daughter and Baby Harper.  

I don't have a belly bump photo to show.  

Next weekend we will be in Nashville for Connor's birthday

and I'll come back with photos for sure.  

Harper is growing and both mommy and baby are doing well.  

Daddy can now feel her kick.  She can open her eyes

and she can hear.  I say, "Sing, baby girl, sing."

She weighs 1 1/2  pounds and is 13 1/2 inches in length.  

This week Christy had the glucose tolerance test

and we anxiously await the results. 

These two are as happy as can be. 

They just don't do pictures. 

That will have to change when our baby gets here!

I'm sure Daddy will buy a camera.

These two are TN and GA fans

but are happily on the same "team" in life. 

I don't sew and I don't hang clothes on the line, 

but I love like a Granny!

My Heart is Full to Overflowing, 

Bonnie:)

Linda and Deb's Linky Party

http://justsimplylinda.blogspot.com/

Okay, Linda, I'm joining you and Deb.  I kinda like this one even though I don't usually do the linky parties.  This looked like fun!

Aprons - Y/N? If yes, what does your favorite look like? Goodness no.  I like them.  At one time I collected them, but wear them??? Too much fat around the middle.

See I told you!

Baking - Favorite thing to bake? I bake cookies brought from the freezer section. You know, the little squares ones.  I'm just not Susie-Homemaker, for sure!

Clothesline - Y/N? No, I had one growing up and when my first born was small.  I don't like how everything feels stiff when dry.  

Donuts - Have you ever made them? Actually, I have.  I made from frozen canned biscuits, cut hole in the middle with a lid, deep fried and coated with powdered sugar.  Did the same to the holes:)

Everyday - One homemaking thing you do everyday? Clean off the kitchen table.  I hate a cluttered table. 

Freezer - Do you have a separate deep freeze? What do I need with a freezer.  My frig isn't even full.  I buy one meal at a time.

Garbage Disposal - Y/N? I have never had one.

Handbook -What is your favorite homemaking resource? It used to be my mama.  I miss her so!  Now, it's google.

Ironing - Love it or hate it? HATE, HATE, HATE IT! Did all of it as a child.  No more!

Junk drawer - Y/N - Where is it? The question should have been "How many?" Yes, ONE IN EVERY ROOM.

Kitchen - Color and decorating scheme? Blue and White.  I wanted a beach cottage kitchen.

Love - What is your favorite part of homemaking? Raising my children.  I loved being a mommy.  It's all I wanted to be. 

This is the only photo of my kids when they were small that is on my hard drive. They were 10 and 7.  

Mop - Y/N-Yes.  Mr. H did it before he got a herniated disc.  Now it's me unless I hire my niece for $5.  

Nylons - Wash by hand or in washing machine? Nylons? Too hot for those in Central Georgia. 

Oven - Do you use the window to check on things or do you open the door? The door. 

Pizza - What do you put on yours? I like specialty pizzas.  I love spinach fettuccine pizza and chicken Alfreda and mushroom. YUM!

Quiet - What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment? Pray, Read, and Nap

Recipe Card Box - Y/N- I have my mama's. 

Style of house-Ranch style, eclectic style. Of course, the shabby chic is my favorite room.

Tablecloth and napkins - Y/N- Table cloth, but nothing when we eat.  We don't have guests.  Our home is so small that we usually eat in the den/living room. This is for-display-only photo.

Under the kitchen sink - Organized or toxic wasteland?- YIKES!  Afraid to look!

Vacuum - How many times per week? Once

Wash - How many loads per week? Probably two per day.  

X's - Do you make a daily to do list and check it off as you do things? Sometimes.  I feel better when I do.

Yard - Y/N Who does What? Mr. H.  I hate to sweat! No, I'm not a prissy girl.  Just hate the heat.

ZZZ - What is the last homemaking task you do before you go to bed? Declutter the den.