NEW HOUSE!!!

This is one of the upstairs bedrooms. The ceiling comes down at an angle like this on the other side of the room, too. It's a little weird, but adds character. This is the only one with that great skylight, so I think I'm going to make this one my art studio. I didn't post a picture of the other upstairs bedroom, but that will be the guest room for anyone who wants to come visit me. :)

This is my beautiful kitchen with all new appliances and cute wooden cabinets. Electric stove, though. :(

Here's my living room. I have to fit a couch, coffee table, piano, and TV in here.

Dining room, and a view into the downstairs bathroom/laundry room, plus a cute little deck.

And this will be my bedroom. It's the biggest bedroom, it's on the first floor, and it has tons of really bright windows. I love it.

Off my game...

I don't know what's going on this week. Maybe it's the suppressed emotions from it being the 10th anniversary of my father's death. Maybe it's senioritis. Maybe it's the fact that I hate my job. I suppose it's most-likely a combination of the three. My kids are on break from school this week, so Rich is babysitting while I'm at student teaching and classes, but today I'm taking a personal day. I've been at Starbucks all morning, trying to catch up on schoolwork. I don't know how I got so far behind. I was ahead with straight A's and the love of all my professors a week ago. The morning has been pretty nice so far- the smell of coffee, jazz playing in the background, eavesdropping on conversations... Definitely needed it today. Some other things I need:

I need good weather.

I need Nantucket sand between my toes.

I need all my loves to be in one place again.

I need to close this chapter of my life so I can settle into a new one.

I need to see my mama llama.

Mainland Fever

I'm losing it here. I miss having to drive past the ocean to get...anywhere. Just a few more weeks of school for me, and then another month of school for the kids, and we're island-bound. I'm thinking about going down there this weekend to check out my new digs, take some pictures and some measurements, figure out what I need to move from somewhere else or to buy new. If anyone knows of anyone getting rid of furniture or other householdy things between Maryland and Boston, let me know.

All of you are required to come visit me sometime within a year after I move into my new place. Preferably at the same time, but that's negotiable.

Also, I suppose it will soon be time to change the name of my blog. I can't believe that for the first time in 7 years, I won't be a nanny.

Mary's birthday/Christmas thing (better late than never)

Rose wore a bird on her head.

Paddy's tinselstache

WND

Rose and Steve

:D

Cupcakes!

Rose thinks I have too much lip balm.

Thanksgiving and Philly

Thanksgiving at the Miller house.

Really awesome community studio - most of these scarves were weaved by homeless Philadelphians.

After a day in the city.

Sleepy Ralfe after a walk at the park.

Attempted Christmas Card Photo Shoot

Twinkies

My two favorite babies came to visit for Halloween weekend. They brought their adorable little bumble bee costumes, but we unfortunately didn't get to see them dressed up. However, Kate did wear the tutu that her Aunt Debbie bought her almost all day every day.

Miss Kate playing he piano in her tutu (remind you of anyone?) :)

Master Briggs

Just wanted to put a photo of our awesome pumpkins on here.

Kate loved the leaves.

I can't believe they're old enough to be going down the stairs by themselves...

Tedward being handsome.

Trip being...Trip.

I could not take enough pictures of this boy.

Twinkies!

Photo of the day.