As one could imagine, the three ring circus here at home has kept this ring master on her toes! Life is whizzing by full speed ahead, and I just know that the (rest of the) holidays will be here in a jiffy! Yipes! And to think that I haven't done any shopping! At all! I'm screwed, I know.
Our Thanksgiving was quite the treat as my grandparents continued their annual tradition of flying in from Hawaii for this special, special day! To add to this fabulous family affair, an aunt and uncle joined the g-parents by jetting in from Hawaii as well. But wait! There's more! Two of my favorite cousins accompanied us with their families, and they indulged in the FEASTING! We spent the day all warm and cozy at my parents' house, gabbing and chowing down, gabbing and chowing down. For those who don't know, my mother is quite the cook, and she fits in quite well in her gourmet kitchen (I'm quite envious, can't you tell?). Add my grandmother (another fabulous cook), and we all had warm, full bellies!
As the days pass by, my time at home with Kate shortens. I'm slated to return to work on January 3rd, but I am SO NOT LOOKING forward to returning to that...that...that PLACE. Granted I'll only work 40% (that's Tuesdays/Thursdays folks!), I'll still return to work whining and crying and stomping my feet!!! Fortunately my mother-in-law will watch Kate on those two "T Days" while Henry is at pre-school, and Alison in Kinder. So all will follow the normal routine. The only difference is that I will be you-know-where. Hush! Let's not talk about that anymore, 'kay?
A couple of weeks ago I volunteered in Alison's class, and I must say that those little five year olds kicked my butt! Give me a classroom of 35 pubescent, hormonal, disgruntled, moody teens any day! I was in charge of one of the rotations, and we had to practice our "nĂºmeros ordinales" (ordinal numbers). Try explaining that to a bunch of little ones. And then explain it in Spanish to a bunch of kidlets who don't know what the heck you're saying! See? Not easy, huh?
Meanwhile The Paper Princess has continued to keep me super busy (in a good-busy kinda way), and I've just added some new goodies to the site. I've had these cards printed and onhand for, oh, about six weeks. . . but I've been too busy (read: lazy) to update the ol' site! So finally, finally I have those puppies launched and online! Whew!
To celebrate these new additions to my site, I'd like to offer a "1 + 1 = 3 Sale!" Buy two noteflat sets (1 + 1), and GET ONE NOTEFLAT SET FREE (1 + 1 =3)! Simply type in "1 + 1 = 3" along with the (FREE) noteflat set of your choice ** in the special notes section upon checking out, and I'll refund you the difference pronto! Easy peasy, yes? This special will run until December 10th! How's that sound?! eta: you can find these noteflats right here . Oh and while you're at it, take a peek at my new custom stationery!
** So sorry for the multiple edits!!! And so sorry to this morning's shoppers -- I hope this clarifies things!!
Well folks, I think I'll close here! My feeble attempts at updating you on my world in a nutshell! I'll post again soon!
P.S. Let's end this post on a "fun note," shall we? < Fun note >About two months ago my hair started falling out (remember #2 of The Symptoms?). . and falling out. . . and falling out some more. Well, now it's growing back. That's a good thing, yes, but now I have about one inch of new growth all over my head. If you look real close you can see it poking through. . . very attractive. Very. < / Fun Note >
Very very busy indeed. I've taken to doing 90% of my shopping online. I hate going to the mall and especially this year, when we're having xmas out of town, it makes great sense for me to have everything shipped to my inlaws. All I'm taking in the car is a huge roll of wrapping paper. ;)
I'm sad you won't be home with your little one anymore! As we've been talking about the kids thing, whether to work or not post kid is a huge question for me. I truly do have the option, but I worry about missing adult contact and getting back into it once my kids get older... plus, the extra income is soooo nice. Such a big question mark ... Good luck with your transition.
Posted by: jesser | November 30, 2005 at 06:25 AM
I feel for you having to go back to work. Heck, I hate going to work and I don't have a beautiful baby at home! :) Sounds like you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. Happy, Happy Holidays, Leslie! Hard to believe how fast this year has flown by! :)
Posted by: Marilyn | November 30, 2005 at 06:52 AM
Your new cards are beautiful -- how is that your stuff just keeps getting better and better? One question, though. When the money starts rolling in as people start buying up the new card sets, are you planning on a raise for Employee #1?
Posted by: Hank | November 30, 2005 at 06:57 AM
beautiful new stuff! i love the one you show above but i don't see it available on the website. am i missing it? i want some! -lori
Posted by: lori (marzipan inc.) | November 30, 2005 at 07:10 AM
i know what you mean about going back to work...it's hard enough going back after vacation, i can't imagine how hard it is to part with a sweet baby :(
woo hoo on the busy busy paper princess! rockin'!
ps--i thought for a moment that you were expecting another wee one, i'm slow like that :)
Posted by: susanne | November 30, 2005 at 11:43 AM
Wow, Leslie! Those look GREAT! I'm going to shop now
Posted by: Sarah | November 30, 2005 at 01:43 PM
I love your new cards!! I'm actually quite curious of what your Christmas cards are going to look like with having not two but three photo models :o)
Posted by: Yvonne | November 30, 2005 at 01:56 PM
Oh Leslie. I am smitten smitten with your cards and will be off to order some pronto. Damn, they're great!! I hear you on being swamped, and I am no ringmaster. I feel for you. I really do. Esp. with the factor of returning back to work soon (baahhh!). So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving (it sounds divine!) and that your fuzzies are growing back in. =)
Posted by: Giao | November 30, 2005 at 05:43 PM
Your cards are beautfiul! And I love that on one of the cards it says A Note From Kate. I can see already what it will look like!
I have a 4.5 month old daughter (Piper) and am STILL losing my hair (third child). I thought with the other two it was done by now. The drains in my house are groaning and I am ready for it to stop!
Posted by: kate | November 30, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Oh, your designs are beautiful!
How awesome that you can volunteer in Alison's class and help out in Spanish! I'm sure it makes her so proud to have you there!
Posted by: claudia | November 30, 2005 at 10:01 PM
Time really flies doesn't it? Time to go back already... wow.
Your new cards are fantastic, rock on paper princess! :)
I'm with Yvonne... can't wait to see your Christmas cards this year!
Posted by: Kathleen | December 01, 2005 at 05:40 PM
Hello??? Don't I know you????
(the noteflat sets are adorable!)
Posted by: jes | December 02, 2005 at 03:54 PM
I love the new cards--just placed an order for myself and for friendship gifts. Sounds like you are ultra busy now...good luck with everything!
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 05, 2005 at 06:19 AM
Leslie i don't know how you squeeze everything in!!
I absolutely love everything I bought from The Paper Princess! The hand painted hat box came out so lovely. I already filled it with lots of goodies. And my mother-in-law to be is going to just love her notecards. Thank you!!
Posted by: dawn | December 06, 2005 at 03:37 PM
Hi Leslie! Looks like you and me are going back to you know where on the same day. The new cards and custom stationery look good - I'm going to have to place an order!
Posted by: anne | December 07, 2005 at 09:48 PM
Sounds like you have been very busy! Are you going to slow down over the holidays?
Posted by: violetismycolor | December 13, 2005 at 09:45 PM
Hey hey, just dropping in to say hi. Hope things are fun (in a peaceful way) as the holiday season kicks in. :-) and I especially hope you're having some wonderful "baby days" right now.
Posted by: mrspilkington | December 15, 2005 at 03:55 AM
Your serfs await word from their Queen, madame... You mean having a husband and three kids and working and being a master crafter has left you no time for blogging?! Gee. Seems like you need to get your priorities in order... ;)
Happy Holidays, Leslie! I adore you if even when you don't post frequently. Hope you and Hank and the kids have a fabulous Christmas. Big hugs. xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | December 24, 2005 at 01:26 PM