Friday Things #337
1. We’re two weeks into the school year now (which means three non-Mom days for Dominic) and he’s still struggling a bit at dropoff. He seems to have fun once he’s there – he’s singing their “carpet” song and goodbye song at home, and has been playing with friends on the playground, doing activities and crafts; it just makes me so sad that he’s sad when I drop him off :( I know it’s totally common, but Joseph never ever cried (which actually shocked me), so this is new territory for me.
2. Isabelle has become absolutely hysterical; she’s developing a total personality and loves to run, giggle, tease… it’s so, so much fun to watch. Now her brothers are chasing HER because she thinks it’s so funny and giggles non-stop, then THEY get the giggles. Ahhhh, makes my heart melt.
3. Someone is going to start hockey soooooooon! :)
4. The anniversary of 9/11 always pulls at me, especially when the day is as sunny and blue-skied as it was all those years ago. And boy, this post showed up in my feed Wednesday night, on a day when everyone was tired and cranky and whining and not listening and bedtime could not come soon enough, and it was exactly what I needed to read. A big dose of perspective.
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5. So many wonderful ideas >> 12 Ways to Find More Time in Your Busy Life
6. Too early for pumpkin cupcakes? My husband requested pumpkin pie for dessert this weekend, so I’m thinking not, but I’ll just leave that link right there and let you decide ;-)
7. This is definitely hard with little kids, but I love the notion >> Why Slow Mornings May Be the Secret to Tech-Life Balance
8. Can someone please shed some light on whyyyyyyy I am getting little pinholes on the front of some of my shirts? It’s a few of my thinner shirts, some go in the dryer, some hang dry so it’s not the dryer and I can’t figure it out. They’re all in the same spot – sort of right in the middle of the front of my shirt. Something I’m rubbing against and not realizing? It’s driving me bananas because they’re some of my favorite shirts!
9. We are still plowing through Line of Duty (it’s on Hulu) and are currently in the third season. So far, it feels like each season gets better than the one before… so good – highly recommend!
10. TGIF! I hope you have a cozy weekend!
Is Joseph participating in the First Goal program? We did that to introduce our son to hockey and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has kids interested in playing hockey. Also welcome to the insane early hockey hours! I think Joseph will have a great time!
As for the shirt question, I have had the same issue and for me it is caused by leaning against the counters when I wash dishes.
HI Christine, It’s called Learn to Play, which is probably something similar! It introduces kids to hockey and they get free equipment, so they can get a taste for it and decide if they want to actually play on a team.
We get the pinholes in our shirts from our counter tops, like others have said. Specifically when we wash dishes. (Lots of rubbing and leaning, I suppose.) We just keep a sturdy apron in the kitchen to wear when we’re washing and that solved the problem. A friend was having the same pinhole problem and discovered it was being caused by the zipper of a new pair of jeans.
Hi Michelle,
Hang in there with Dominic, he might just take a little longer to adjust being away from home and is maybe a little shier. He will get there at his own pace, just keep encouraging him. Isabelle seems very confident in herself and very determined, good for her! And Joseph starting hockey…wow he’s already old enough!
In regards to pinholes, it could be materials used today are just being made more cheaply and not in North America. My sister is a diehard Ralph Lauren fan, she’s been buying something or other (on sale!) for a good 30 years, and still has 1-2 pieces she’s hoarding close to her heart. The last couple of items she’s bought, the piece of clothing seems to RIP or have holes within 1 year of buying the item. The item is NOT made in the USA anymore, and the materials are not the same. This is my theory…cheaper materials, cheap labor, garment still expensive, and not made in North America. Have a great weekend!
OMG the pinholes in the shirts!!! I’ve been getting them for a few years, and yes, always in that same spot!! Sooooooo frustrating and I can’t figure out how or why. I used to think maybe it was from my cats when I picked them up, but it’s not. I know stuff is thin and not made like it used to be, but still – I’ve had it happen on shirts I’ve only worn a couple of times. GRRRR
ALL of my tshirts get holes at the bottom, i believe its from rubbing against the kitchen counter. it only happens to the shirts i wear when in the kitchen. i suppose i should wear a pinny and save my clothes
Check if the pinholes line up with your countertops. I found that my granite counter was causing them on my shirts!
I always get those pinholes too. I’ve thought that perhaps they come from the zippers on my pants.
I was wondering the same thing?
I’ve ruined 50 shirts over the years. I really think it’s the zipper pull, drives me crazy. No more tissue T-shirts for me
I thought it was my seatbelt as well, but I make sure to pull my shirt over the top and I still get them. I want to blame it on the shopping carts in the store. And it always seems to be my favorite tops.
Regarding the holes in your shirts – I may have the answer. Do you have granite counters in your kitchen? I was experiencing the same problem and discovered it was from standing near the edges of our granite counters – it was cutting small holes in my T-shirts. Wearing an apron has really helped!
The pinhole mystery! I had the same exact issue for years and couldn’t figure it out. I finally realized that the granite counter top I had had developed a rough spot right by the kitchen sink. When I would do dishes my shirt would rub against it and make little holes which would get bigger every time I washed it. We put some clear tape over the spot just to see if that was it, and low and behold, no more spots! Now we need to have the granite edge repaired. Hope that helps!
I have been trying very hard to avoid jumping into “pumpkin time” this early so instead I have tried to focus on apple recipies I feel the urge to bake. I think apple sider baked donuts will be on the menu sometime this weekend along with your apple cinnamon muffins…so yummy.
I did see a recipe post last week on Bloglivin for a pumpkin crisp. I emailed my neighbor…I often share my baked goods with my next door neighbors…and asked if she thought the crisp would be considered breakfast food. Her response was…100% YES!
Stay the course with Dominic…as long as he seems to be loving school once he settles in, he will be just fine. Sometimes growing up can be so hard!
I get the pinholes too, someone suggested to me that maybe it is from doing dishes throughout the day….the fabric gets a bit wet and rubs against the counter? Not sure.
HAPPY FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH!
Good morning! As to those pin holes, Are you around anything that gives off sparks? The hubs get them in his workshop. Talking about streaming..We are soooo into Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D on Netflix. If you and the hubs like that sort of thing, It’s worth the time!
I must thank you for the natural photos. Not fake or made up with poses and fake smiles. Just real down to earth everyday happenings. I’m so sick of seeing all the make believe people post anymore. You have a beautiful family and I want to thank you for sharing them. Enjoy the day!
Yes, that 9-11 reminder for moms is a heart tugger.
I get the same pinholes in my shirts. I think it comes from thinner fabric & rubbing against my jeans – the button, etc. I’m anxious to read other people’s take.
I have this same problem – pin holes in my shirt. I’m in the kitchen all the time and I think it is from my shirt being caught between the button on my jeans and the granite counter. It drives me crazy! I think also that shirts are made with thinner, more delicate fabric than they used to be, so it happens more easily.
Dominic will get better at preschool drop-off. =). It’s great that he’s enjoying himself while he’s there. Hang in there!
I get those holes too! Wish I could figure it out.
So I had the same frustration with the pin holes in the front of my shirts and it’s from the waist band on your pants. That pointy part above the zipper rubs on the shirt all day.
I get those same pin holes, so I hope if you find out you will post it. My hubby has a few on the BACK of his shirts….so I don’t think it’s rubbing :~(.
Kitchen counters. I ruined so many shirts before I figured out the problem. Now I wear an apron and no issues.
I also get those pin holes in the exact same spot as you! I thought maybe silver fish somehow, but who knows. It’s so annoying!
I also think the pinholes are from the button on jeans rubbing against the shirt and pretty much anything (kitchen counter, a purse slung diagonal across, kids on your lap). I notice that certain pairs do it more than others and I too have lost 10-15 shirts so far, some my very favorites (and it has only started happening in the last two years, in which time nothing else has changed like time in the kitchen, time with kids, etc. ). I wish the fabrics would be more durable and the new buttons not be so abrasive.
I get the tiny pinholes, too. I think it’s my seat belt or the kitchen counter rubbing against my pants? But so many shirts have been lost to this phenomenon that I do not remember happening to me when I was younger.
Is there a seam in your countertop at the kitchen sink? That happened to my neighbor and hers were getting stuck in the granite when at the sink.
Dominic is looking more grown up. Less baby faced. Joseph is getting more handsome. And that little girl-she she is growing by leaps and bounds.
My tiny pinholes are caused by my parrots, I guess it’s one of those mysteries of the Universe.
Pin holes – my husband gets them on his work t-shirts. It’s where he leans against a workbench and his belt buckle presses against bench and his t-shirt rubs between the two.
Pretty annoying!
Regarding your tiny pin holes I had the same thing happen to me and it took me over a year to figure it out and many a ruined shirt. It was my ironing board, there was a piece of metal on the underside! Check yours out.
I have gotten those same annoying pinholes for years… I used to think they were caused by rubbing against the button waistband of my pants…. then after I stopped working I switched my wardrobe to athleisure, and I still get them! Grrr!
Yes it is exactly what I thought too: the seat belt!
Have a look and let us know!
Kind regards Sabine
The exact same thing is happening to my shirts! In the same spot too. Maybe the seatbelt is causing it?