I can’t handle the fun

(Disclaimer: there are an absurd amount of parenthesis in this post. Sorry in advance.)

I feel like I’ve been frozen for two days. Today was a bit warmer, in the sun, but in the shade (where we were under the carport all day) was not warm at all (at least not warm to this cold-natured freak.

(Photo taken by Emeline at Target earlier this week.)

After the yard sale ended (and this was our worst one ever) (Where were all of you?) we packed it all up and I took a quick nap. Then it was time to get ready for our fall fellowship.

I went hungry and refreshed, ready for fun and sweating in my layers after rushing around getting ready. The Mexican cornbread, chili, potato soup and cupcakes were all so delicious, but the cold began to seep in and hurt my bones. I ate about 4 pieces of cornbread (shhh) and 2 bowls of chili.(Does food taste better when you’re frozen) (Can I have any more parenthesis in this post?) As soon as I was full, I began to wilt and shiver. I longed for a hot bath and my bed. It’s been a long weekend.

We left just as karaoke was getting a good start. I’m sure everyone will have lots of fun tonight, but I can’t handle anymore fun myself.

So now I’m home, cozy and comfortable and settled in until church in the morning.

Today, at the yard sale, we got to talking about blogs as we often do. My cousin Emily and my cousin’s wife, Whitney don’t have blogs but they read several, including mine (just in case I talk about them). Whitney wanted to know where to find some other good blogs to read. “Not more homeschooling blogs,” she said. "(I’m not offended, are you dear homeschooling friend?)She doesn’t homeschool, but she does have three children under 4 which may be one of the prerequisites for homeschooling (so look out Whitney).

My aunt reads my blog and tells people about it. She often tells me, “So and so just loves your blog.” But she also wonders, how do people find your blog? It’s not like they are advertised on TV, you know.

Links, links, links is the answer. How many times have I started reading on one blog, clicked on a link in a post, another link on a sidebar and ended up in a completely new place that I loved and added to my reader? Haven’t you done this too?

I’m going to list some blogs that I like, for Emily (who likes decorating) and Whitney (who likes everything but homeschooling—just kidding Whitney), but also for you. And, if you would be so kind, please list a couple of your favorites in the comments. Tell me about those hidden gems you love.

Urban Grace Interiors

and her sister,

Fly Through Our Window (because I love beautiful pictures, it’s one of the main things that lures me to a blog).

It’s Almost Naptime

Centsational Girl

Balancing Beauty and Bedlam (I think she homeschools, but you’ve got to see her yard sale finds.)

Lots of Scotts

Baby Bangs

Now you name a few.