Just doing this can make me sweat (which is not hard to do these days), scream in frustration, cuss like a sailor, make up silly words that I would never, ever use in public, get jittery, and yes, at times I have even cried. Why? then you ask, are you torturing yourself by doing something that causes you so much pain...and what the heck is it you are doing?
You guessed it! I AM SEWING! You see, after many years of watching me suffer through the headaches of using a very cheap sewing machine, Ra Ra decided it was time to give me a really jazzy sewing machine this year for Mother's Day.
Oh, my! How my life and the lives of my family could have been so much nicer had I had this machine 25 years ago. All of the tears and ugly words they never had to see or hear, banished with the quiet hum of this beautiful piece of machinery. Mommy smiling and happy, so happy to be sewing, heck, I would've been whistling all day and into the wee hours of the morning. I am beginning to visualize myself as a possible Disney character, Snow White or maybe even Cinderella, doing chores and sewing with all of the sweet little birds fluttering about helping her thread the needle, cut the fabric, stitch the seam....
OK, enough of that. Besides, those of you who know me, know I can't stand to be around birds, much less have them fly around my house trying to land on my shoulder. Anyway, the point is, I am not going to spend all my time sewing. But I will tell you, I can breathe easily these days knowing that my new sewing machine is sitting there in the closet just waiting to help me create some fabric masterpieces or my own Disney fantasy. Thank you Ra Ra! I know this machine would have meant no diapers or formula for the children 25 years ago, but deep down, I know it's the one you would have bought , if you could have!
To my daughters Richie and Fred...I am absolutely sure I could improve on those matching collars. Remember those? They had the quilted puff appliqued hearts and rick rack trim on them. I know you all just loved wearing them (about as much as I loved making them)! Just think, we could add the third one for Cha-Chee and all three of you could match this Christmas. Let me know soon, as the Holiday Season is almost upon us.
Have the best day ever! And don't forget to whistle while you work!
Love to all,
B
3 comments:
Honestly...
I would love to have another one of those collars. I will wear it this year.
And you can make all of the collars you want for Banana!!
I wish I was there with you right now!!!!
Ha! I actually looked to see if I had one of those pictures of us in the collars to post up here. Sadly, I do not...
I'm down with wearing them, under one condition- you break out the high waist jeans, perm your hair, and wear a blazer with shoulder pads in it. ; ) We can rock the 80's once again!
On second thought, maybe Banana and the dogs can get them this year. :)
Yea!! I can't wait to see what you whip up!
And, I hope I see you at Apple Fest this year. . .
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