It is done...or is it?

Now I can say "I graduated."  I walked.  I was hooded. (....and I wasn't wearing my orange "I've worn you for days" shirt!).

The Momma, the Momma's Mama, and the daughter- all color coordinated without

It was wonderful being with family.  It was wonderful to accomplish something and actually receive recognition for it.  I think it is far more amazing that I can say "my children were fed, clothed, flourished and laundry and floors got done!"  Where's my certificate for that???!!!!  HA!


And now...

I'm back home doing exactly what I was doing before I graduated. :)  But I am getting soooo much done this summer.  Normally I'd be working, writing papers, finishing up finals, and thinking about what I would take the next semester.  My friends are in Richmond, meeting, talking, studying, and ministering to each other this week.  I am not!  I am home spending time helping Rev. Hubby.  Washing College Man's clothes and working on some semblance of order and organization for him.  Poor kid.  This is all new to me and to him.  I did not pass along the organization gene (I didn't have it to begin with so there was no "passing it along!").

I am getting better, though.  In Spanish, we say "poco a poco"- little by little- and that is exactly how I am doing it.  Little cleaning; a little painting; a little sitting watching my show.

Kitchen cleaned and painted.  I love the color. It looks like primary yellow in this photo but it is really a mustard yellow.  (Sherwin Williams Bee's Wax) 

Years ago I bought painted plates from a friend.  I've been waiting to showcase them (they are one of a kind and irreplaceable).  I painted along the top here in Sherwin Williams Chrysanthemum and love it!

Please pay no attention to the crap on the countertops!  It's life, after all, not a professional photo shoot!

Here is the contrast:

My next project is finding a deep blue fabric for the curtains.  If the fates are on my side, it will already be made and I can just purchase them; otherwise I'll dust off the ole sewing machine and make my own curtains!

We are hosting Father's Day lunch at the house.  I've been working on a tablescape for it.  What do you think?

The centerpiece is a vase with duct tape, tools, and bandaids!  HA

I have to say, Grainiacs, I'm really enjoying this sort of retirement....no library gig, no youth group for the summer, no schooling....just me and my creativity.

Have a great weekend; I'm leading a workshop this weekend and I doubt I'll be blogging till after Father's Day.