Quilters Back To School Blog Hop Party

Back To School Blog Hop Party Started August 26th but as usual I am behind.  Uhm, well it was a family emergency so I am really right on time.  I will extend my giveaway until September 7th.  

Michele from Quilters Gallery is hostessing this fun event and there are over 100 blogger's participating and lucky me I am one of those blogger's.  So visit the other bloggers pages, most of the giveaways don't end until September 3rd and a few later then that, so you have a bit more time.  You will see some amazing blogs and learn a few things while hopping around.  Here on my blog you will read about my thoughts on school starting this year.  And below that is the information about the giveaway. 

 

 Click the Party Sign to go to list of participating Blogger's

Time for the Back To School Blog Hop Party and I am so excited!  Why you ask?  Many reasons:

1.  I no longer have to purchase school clothing and supplies!
2.  Although he was in his early 40's my so finally graduated from College!
3.  I love to buy things for my granddaughter and grandson all through the year and maybe it is for school and maybe it isn't, but as the "grandma" I can get away with it!!
4.  No, pushing, shoving, yelling, badgering, money beggin', lost books, dog ate my homework, "it's his fault",  "Mom, where is my ???", softball practices, basketball practices, band practices, "I'm going to ???'s house and will be home later" (later has a broad meaning to a 16 year old), need gas money, have a date, can I, can we, and the ever famous "I Don't Want To Get Up"  and  "Mooooooooom"!!!

 

 

5. Coffee on the back deck with my sweetie and the wildlife. 

 

6. Sleeping in because "I Don't Want To Get Up"!

But on the other hand it is a bittersweet deal when I hear the school bus pass the house I feel lonesome,

hearing the kids play while waiting on the bus,

mom's and dad's gathering up to chat while waiting with the kids,

 

meeting the parents at school functions, being room mother,
cub scouts, boy scouts,
trombones, guitars,
kazoo's honking and going to the Blue and Gold Cub Scout banquet and listening to one of the young men playing "The Entertainer" on the piano only to find out it is my son and not having a clue he could play the piano (we didn't have a piano, so where did he learn this? It is still a mystery to me). 

Yep, there are times when I still miss being a mom to my little boys, but they are great men now and I am so proud of them. 


 Chuck and Sherry                                                                           

Kevin and Cyndia








So for all you mom's out there sending your kiddos off to school, treasure the moment, cry your tears, laugh with joy and always be there for your kids, you will have wonderful memories too.  AND, you will survive, I promise!

Click the Party Sign to go to list of blogger's participating

 Now about that giveaway.  I have this delightful book to give to one of you, along with some fun  fabric and Aurifil Thread.  I will post the picture first thing in the morning.  So come one, come all, send your friends and family.  I will let Mr. Random.org choose a winner at around 9:00 pm on September 7th.  Winner will be announced here and via email, Facebook and Twitter.  So keep a close watch to see if it is your name drawn.  All you have to do is be a follower of my blog, leave a comment telling me how and leave another comment telling me what you hope to accomplish during this school year.  Good Luck to you all

also there will be some fun fabric and Aurifil Thread.    

Jeanne 

Disclosure: From this date forward, for all active and future giveaways on all my blogs, if you are a no reply blogger I will not put you in the draw unless you provide me with your email address.