Bows 4 Sale

Today is Thursday. I think...or is it Wednesday. No, it's Thursday. Does it really matter? Really? Anyway, it seems like days just blur together. I don't mind. I don't have to punch in at a job...although I think I "work" 24/7. So, it's okay if I get confused about what day of the week it is.
Things are slowing down in the Valladares Circus. Daniel, the 14 yo, has finished his TAKS training for the summer...I hate that stupid test. His GPA for the year was 3.1 and yet he can't pass the TAKS...so he had to go to summer school. Ridiculous. David went to a summer reading camp. We've decided to hold him back this year; so he will repeat the 2nd grade next year. It was a really hard decision to make, but this is the best thing we can do for him right now. His reading just isn't where it needs to be for his grade level. I think he'll do just fine. Anyway, I'm looking forward to having them home for the next month and a half until school starts again. Yes! I finally get to sleep in...well as long as Carmen allows me to. :)


So the latest thing on my mind is starting a small business. I've been a Stay At Home Mom since December 2008 and it is wonderful....But it would be nice to bring in some income. Even if it's just a little money. Marcus works really hard, and we are comfortable. But, I'd like to contribute, even if its just a little bit. SO, I'm thinking about starting a girly boutique. Bows, purses, tutus, dresses, picture frames, bow holders, etc, etc. I make all of my girl's bows and tutus...I want to sell some of this stuff. Bows are all over the house. One day I cleaned out my car and found 17, yes SEVENTEEN bows in there! And there's tulle everywhere. I need to do something! I talked to my sister in law, Elena (she's married to Marcus' brother and she's my BFF from high school; yes, we married brothers:), and asked her if she'd be interested in going in with me and to pray about it. She's really crafty with the sewing machine. So, we're praying about it. We'll see. I think about it everyday...new ideas pop in my mind almost constantly. And now I have more time...Carmen is older and I can get stuff done without nursing every two hours. So...we'll see. Just waiting on God's perfect timing.