This post isn’t going to be very long, but I have two things that I really wanted to share.

First, while I was working on the epic sewing project last month I pulled out my new pinking shears. I had never even opened them so when I pulled them out I glanced at the packaging and read this:

I was good until I got down to the “Dishwasher Safe” line. What??!! Does that really have to be on there? And who even thinks to themselves, “Gee, these pinking shears are really getting filthy. I should probably clean them, but I also have to go do dishes. I wonder if these are dishwasher safe?” I don’t want to know what you are doing with your pinking shears if you feel the need to toss them into the dishwasher.

Finally, I just wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! We’ve spent some time decorating the house and I think that we’re just about ready. Everybody is getting into the Christmas spirit at my house: