I try I really do. I say this as Sissie is finishing my ironing😏😏😏😏😏 She left me 12 pieces to do last night and well.... I watched Netflix after I watered. She was up here at 9:30 to see if I had done it and....
This has been the weirdest wedding season. I have dresses coming in that are due out in 2 weeks or less than a month. Most brides come months in advance. But two weeks? Luckily, I can fit them in, as I was caught up in July and have tried to stay on top since I got back.
Yesterday I had a wedding dress come in and this morning another one. Last Friday I worked to get all the bridesmaid and mothers of the bride out and right now there are 7 more in the shop. Yes, Anne I raised my prices and no, one bats an eye. It is just crazy. I am grateful for the work until I have to do it.
Losing a day this week did not help my schedule. I will blame it on that, not my lack of getting things done.
As it is Friday I am trying to decide if I will sew or not. I did clean and sweep the shop, and I do have a few things I would like to get done. We will see what the day brings. I know I have clients that are picking up today. I also know that I really should get something done. Even if it is a couple of dresses.
Right now, there are 5 wedding dresses in here all due out before the end of October. Part of me just wants to vege, but then I think about next week and say do some work you fool.
Right now, I am going to check on the garden and the chicken coop. I only have one egg up here and I know I will bake something for choir. Better go gather some eggs.
Sissie and I are going to go run some errands tomorrow, as in go to Costco. I don't need anything, but I want to get out of the house.
The meal I took into the family last night was anything but nutritious. I just wanted to take comfort food to kids. So, I delivered 2 pizzas, a large bag of Doritos, a 12 pack of root beer and a 1/2 gallon of ice-cream. They took a picture of it and posted it on the church's face book. They were so happy. I am anonymous, they don't know me well enough to identify me and that is fine. But do I know what preteens and teenagers want when they are grieving? Well, it isn't meat loaf.
Okay I am now going to see what I can stir up at the chicken coop.
You guys have a fabulous weekend.
Have a great and productive day
God is good
Kim
My family was overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness of the food to not just satisfy our nutritional needs, it comfort. His buddies brought cases of beer and pop and met me tell you, it didn't go to waste. It's hard to cover everything on one income, so add to your funds you must. I'm just glad you get to get some treats and trips though Cosco doesn't count.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend girl.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the pizza meal.
ReplyDeleteOne year I took literally a plastic bucket filled with assorted mini candy bars, hard candies, and individually wrapped truffles when my friend's father died. He had a bunch of young grands (teens to early 20's). My friend called me and said this was the grands favorite thing of all the foods brought to the house.
I am so proud of you for raising your prices! I knew no one would object to paying for your services, or they would have done the alterations themselves
I think you hit the jackpot with the food you delivered Kim - No they do not want meat loaf, they want comfort foods. I hope you have a great productive day & I hope the hens deliver some eggs for you. xx
ReplyDeleteI think it’s great that you raised your prices and no one batted an eye. You are worth it Kim! I hope you get a bunch of eggs too. 🥚
ReplyDeleteWhen young relatives were across the street, I think it was their grandfather that died, I carried a pan of brownies two days. They were there for a week. I hope they had enough brownies.
ReplyDeleteI think I might charge for dresses on short notice, too!
I miss my chickens, and Tommy says NO. But, he would have to do the lion's share of the work. I don't push for it.
Practical Parsimony
DeleteI'm sure the family was very happy with a bit of comfort food. You're such a sweet soul. Have a wonderful weekend.
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