Auction Quilts

Of course I did not use time over Christmas break to work on (better stated . . . "To start on") three quilts I am making for our schools auction.  Last weekend I pieced all three quilt tops.  The handprint quilt I make for my pre-kindergarten class.  My goal is that it brings in more money than I spent on it.

I've made two autograph quilts (see below) for my daughter's grade--one for each class.  It is turning out better than anticipated.  The reality is that the three quilts MAY bring in $250 or so dollars for the school.  Spending twice the amount of time doing things a little better will not increase this profit. 

My husband always uses a phrase which I really cannot stand, but which fits this situation--"It is what it is."

The Dreaded Science Project

The dreaded science project's due date is looming closer.  My husband and I (well . . . really I'm the only one who monitors) have the belief that as long as our kids are making A's & B's, we don't micro-manage their homework.  The instant a "C" pops up, we (well . . . really I'm the only one who steps in) start closely monitoring everything.  This philosophy brings me back to the science project.

I told my seventh grader BEFORE Christmas break even started that she was required to work one hour on her science project.  I know--mean mom.  She needed to spend sixty minutes during her two week break to make our lives easier down the line.  Guess what?!?!?  She did only an hour . . . and that was because I nagged.

to finish later