Oh How I Forsake Thee

But can I make up for it with cute pictures? Yes, those are Mr. Potato Head glasses he has on. Apparently, Mr. Potato Head's eyes are quite close set.

Where have I been all summer? I have no legitimate excuse other than being OUT OF THE HABIT.

We did just get back from vacation for a week in north Missouri. Which part would you like to know about? The part where the new Ford (okay, 18,000 miles) died three hours into the trip? No big deal- it only took 3 days to fix. The part where the kids and I flew home and the man in the gate area reprimanded me harshly for my child being too loud? Well, revenge is sweet. Henry had a major diaper blowout 15 minutes before landing, so if that man was on my flight, that was for you. 

Other than the last few days, the vacation was good. Hard work with the two little ones, but good. Now I am back, reprioritizing my life and that includes getting back in the habit of blogging. So many things to say- so little writing.

Here is where I need your help. Obviously, my mother staying on my back isn't working, because she reminds me weekly that I haven't written. So now it's your turn. If I go an entire week without blogging, email me and the first one that sends an email reminder will get a gift. Let me qualify this. It won't be a new car (or a Ford with 18,000 miles on it). It will be something that is easily mailed, like a gift card. And it won't exceed $20, so don't quit your day job. I'll make up the other rules as we go along. Like the email has to be after 8 am central time on the day I should be posting. (Last post Wednesday- reminder email after 8 am on the next Wednesday). If a blog post is posted Tuesday night, too bad. And you can't win every week.

Another reminder, if you attend Quilt Market, make sure you follow @fabric20 on Twitter for updates on the Fall Fabric 2.0 party. And the website for it will be up soon as well. 

Okay, so you now have your mission. And I have mine. New post by next Thursday!

Comments

[Lisa]

Sounds like you have been living an interesting life with the younguns and that is what's important! If nothing else try more drive by blogging. I was just reading about this - more pictures, less writing that just keeps you in touch with the peoples!

[Emily]

Lordy I know how easy it is to get out of the habit! I am the same way. I hardly even read blogs in the summer let alone write. But I'm glad you haven't given it up! Have a great end-of-summer!

[min]

geez, crack that whip! I used to worry that I was a bit of a stalker since you're on my bookmarks and easy to check each day. Now I have permission to stalk AND nag you. I feel creepy already.

[Carol]

you're perilously close to missing the 1 wk deadline... ;-)

[Tonya Staab]

It's been 12 days. Where's the next post. I'm just sayin'. {makes sound of whip cracking}

I miss you.