It's Time

Canning Time!

Canners unite, the time has come to stay up late, smell like tomtatoes for a week, stick to your floor from sugary syrup water, relish in hearing the sweet popping lid sound, order out (because you can't possibly cook and can on the same day) and enjoy the simple pleasure of a well stocked pantry.

So, what has Nana & Clan Canned:

Tomatoes

Pears

The Same, But Different

Rosie has been waiting a lonnnnngggg time for this moment.......PRESCHOOL! I know we aren't suppose to compare children but, this time I must. When I took Lizzy to the exact same Preschool, she ran for the door and I had to physically pull her back to snap a quick (and I mean quick) picture of her. Rose on the other hand enjoyed every minute of me dotting on her. I loved the feeling of her warm, still chubby hand grabbing mine and wanting me to walk her to the door. They were totally different experiences but, I found myself loving both for different reasons.
Now as I look at pictures of these 2 little girls, both wearing the same dress, both standing in the same spot, I am reminded of how unique they truly are. I am learning to appreciate and love them for their differences. I am learning to enjoy the moment and I am so happy to have a preschooler once again!