I am thinking about it...

First off, Walker Evans is great! Secondly, I recently decided that after realizing that our car looked like we lived in it that I would vacuum it. Yesterday the student teacher at my sons school told me I had the cleanest Mommy car she had ever seen, and that I must be super organized. Ha! I tricked her. Clean cars are heavenly.
Candice

Ali, You might enjoy www.simpleliving.com. Simon really seems to be catching up on his language! I'm so happy for you! Found your site via 2Peas, have always liked your work. Noelle

On hold, I love my speaker phone for that type of situation. It can be such a huge waste of time - with a speaker phone you can keep you hands moving. : )

How wonderful Simon's language is exploding -- nothing short of a miracle to hear a word begin said for the first time.
My son is amazing us with his words (or is it us being amazed we understand what he is saying) -- sometimes we wonder where he's learning them!

You know Ms. Ali, you are wise beyond your years ( I can say that oh so confidently being ever so senior to you- ha ha- chuckle- my old almost 34 year old brain- snort) But truthfully, you are such an inspiration!

Thinking about some serious stuff there - but seriously, forget the car!

Does your insurance carrier have a website? Can you do correspondence with them there?
I need to vacuum my car too! I am totally dreading it--but considering a full detail. Remember when mom used to get the Suburban detailed and it would come back looking *like new*.
Hope you are enjoying your work today!
Which matchbox car is Simon loving? My all time favorite was the white Ford Taurus station wagon with retractable back hatch door--amazing!

Ali
I just this week have discovered your site & am finding your words & thoughts very inspiring & yes...soothing. This has been a week of turmoil & saddness for my family & I have come here the past two days to simply relax & reflect. Thanks for your reflections on the beauty of the simple stuff of everyday life.
L

yea for simon..so happy for you guys...
R

so what do you think about the community stuff? i kinda became disinterested in the end because of it, but the first 2/3rds was very enlightening.

From the Circle of Simplicity site--"Do not stuffocate"...that's going to be my new mantra. YAY SIMON!!

I love reading about your day to day thoughts. Now if I had a dollar for every minute I spent "on hold..." my my would I be a rich girl!
{r}

Just wanted you to know this quote has stayed with me for three days and boy am I noticing how much I miss.
My favorite observation of the weekend...there's a sign at the dog park that is for the dogs. "Attention dogs! Grrr, woof, brrk! Keep you owners on a leash and under control. Don't forget to clean up after them.
Thanks for the inspiration!