1 november

well that week disappeared.  i'm pretty sure it was spent stewing about sorting out a few things at school and worrying about sewing halloween costumes - but woooosh, and it was gone.

halloween was a success all around - the costumes (robin hood and this rather obscure jedi knight) were finished before it was time for trick-or-treating, the kids were pleased, the weather was appropriately spooky, the rain held off until after we were safely home, the kids were super polite - wishing everybody a happy halloween and a good night, my witch's hat and cape worked perfectly once again, d. agreed to dress up in the cobbled-together costume the kids made for him, everybody was reasonable about disposing of the candies that break your teeth, i ate only two mini almond joys, and both children were asleep in time for us to watch a movie.  perfection, i'd say.

plus an extra hour of sleep?  yeah.

and now it's november.  the sun is shining.  today is all about folding laundry and putting the finishing touches on a new collection for the shop.  details and peeks tomorrow.  that, and soup.  (because november should be all about soup, don't you think?)

Comments

[melissa]

Yes. More soup, I say.

[Ali]

Soup month - count me in!

[Lisa]

Definitely a soup month - I began the month by making a big pot of vegetable soup with rice, to keep us for the week.

[Tara Thayer]

we, too, had a perfect night. and i think your description of the weather being "appropriately spooky" is perfect.
and soup. yes. have some going right now.
enjoy november, emily.
so excited about the habit guests this month! so, so good! as always.

[vintage simple]

...and more sleep. I wish that lasted more than one night. We had a nice Halloween, despite the pouring rain. Glad to hear yours was good...

-maria

[RW]

I like soup month.
I am looking forward to November.
and seeing what new goods you have to share.

[Mary-- The Yellow Door Paperie]

Soup! Much more. Looking forward to a Sweet November!