What We Cleaned Up Today...

p.s. How do you get diaper-rash cream out of hair?

the Prissiest Priss there ever was

Gracie wore this vintage smocked dress (Aunt Kak's) for almost 48 hours straight.
The girl would not take it off.

Why? Because it is dainty, and girly, and ticks everything off her checklist.

Gracie's Rules for Getting Dressed:

She will not touch any clothing that has brown on it.
She prefers pastels.
Flowery prints are acceptable but not ideal.
She must always have shoes on her feet and a bow in her hair is preferable.
Her shoes must be sparkly and/or metallic, pink, purple, candy apple red.

BFF

When we moved into this little rent-house at the end of August, some neighbors across the alley ventured into their driveway to say hello. We visited enough to learn they have a 5 year old of their own. One going to Jonah's school. One who turned 5 in July also.

Their 5 year old is Donavan.

Since Jonah and Donovan shook hands at "Meet the Teacher" night, and learned they were in the same class, they have been inseparable.

Before we moved here, I prayed earnestly that God would prepare a friend for Jonah. One who could encourage Jonah to be his best. I knew there would be a hole left by the absence of our playgroup - Jonah's first good friends.

So, here's a friendship made in heaven ;)

Chalk Paint

Aunt Kathleen (the awesome one, of course) came over a couple of days ago, and brought with her a recipe for chalk paint.

It was such a smashing success, I had to share!

Chalk Paint Recipe
mix equal parts cornstarch and water (1/4 cup each for a larger batch)
stir together until cornstarch absorbs
consistency should be runny
poor into an ice tray or plastic containers, add some food coloring to create several different colors, and paint onto driveway with a paintbrush!
When dry, it turns into chalk (and washes off just like chalk!)

Fair Day

Last Monday, we played hooky and took a Fair Day. It was needed. Trust me.

Michael and Jonah drooling over the Ford truck exhibit

After a mooning incident at school, a huge business presentation for Michael (which involved being in Chicago all week), a week of being a single mom and another audition for me, a fun day was verrrrrrrry needed.

Jonah's smile got bigger as the day went on.

It was not too crowded, so we unleashed Gracie.

This picture pretty much sums up the day

Thank you, Texas State Fair, for the sanity-check!