It's the Little Things

Gary LaRose, a blacksmith in New Hampshire, makes lovely wrought iron implements for kitchens, baths or anywhere a hanging device is needed. I bartered soap for this toilet paper hanger when Gary's booth was next to mine at New Hampshire Sheep and Wool. It looks so nice in our new bathroom that I called today and ordered three more curly heart towel racks, one of which will be used as a curtain rod. Hearts are so Swedish and I adore them as a decorating motif. Matt is building a bathroom door with a wrought iron latch to close it so the theme will carry through. The pedestal sink is in with hot and cold running water. I have to find a mirror to fit and a little bookshelf to put between the throne and the sink. Matt will build a bigger cabinet to store towels and supplies next to the bathtub, which, if all goes well, will be operational tomorrow night? Do I dare to hope?

Today was the last day of school and we took the kids to a park in Norwich. It was lots of fun, with wading in the river and playing kickball. I was the pitcher for our team. It was easier than running around fielding all those wildly kicked balls! We ate watermelon in the pavillion and played on the swings. Three rather portly girls went to wade in the river and tossed each other in instead. It was hilarious! Tomorrow Regents testing begins.