new book on my nightstand

I am now reading It's a Boy!, a book that I bought a couple of years ago but just haven't picked it up.


It was recommended to me by my sister and I also remember someone coming to our MOPS group a few years ago that talked about this book.  I remember really liking this guy (was he the author?  I don't remember unfortunately), he talked about the importance of mothering and the bond between mother and child and how it is crucial for development.  Awesome stuff. 

Our little boy is four so I have quite a bit of catching up to do (I just started the "toddler" section LOL), so far it is really interesting - makes me happy to be a mother of a boy.  I actually really wanted a boy, I played with boy-oriented toys when I was a kiddo (dinosaurs, transformers, gobots, etc.) and I actually had more guy friends growing up than girl friends.

We're still planning on having another kiddo and I would love to have another boy. Part of me would love the challenge of raising a little girl too, what an opportunity that would be. Raising a girl in today's society that has confidence and self esteem (something I lacked severely growing up). We'll be incredibly happy with whatever we are blessed with. And we're not in any hurry right now to have another child. Although many of our friends and family have children fairly close together, we wouldn't be concerned if our children are several years apart. It's what works for our family.

On another note, I WILL be resuming my Template Tuesday to Thursday give away, I absolutely promise! I missed the month of October so this month I will be giving away two....count 'em two templates/banners, whatever you like! And I have also decided that you can either take a freebie or get ten dollars off a Webset, eBay store design or Selling Blog Template too.

On yet another note (yes I really am that random), I will be unveiling my 2010 signature design really early this year....like hopefully this evening early (but probably tomorrow). The reason? I am really tired of my current design to be completely honest (LOL) and I also wanted to have a separate button so customers can purchase a selling blog template instead of having the hassle of purchasing a regular blog template and then purchasing the add-on. Here is a sneak peek....
More to come soon!

and the winner is....



Flossiecat a.k.a. Lori! Here is her favorite school memory:

I love my ebay template I got from you and still use it! Never can have enough of your beautiful stuff! My favorite memory is when I was in fourth grade and it was nearing the end of the year so it was warm with flowers blooming everywhere. My Papaw had bought me a beautiful new painted pony and it was TORTURE for the day to be over with so I could get home to ride him. I didn't think the day would ever end! But, it did, and I almost jumped off the bus while it was still moving. I ran to the barn and Papaw had Toby saddled, bridled and ready to go when I got there. What a day! We were inseparable from that day forward. Hmm. . . I hope this counts as a school memory!

It certainly does! What a wonderful story.

My favorite back to school memory is not really a specific memory, I remember being extremely excited about going back to school and getting everything ready. One thing that I did from about fourth grade on (into high school) was get a "view" binder and spend hours cutting out words and pictures from magazines and putting together a collage that I would put in my binder. I did the cover, back cover and even the spine too.

Lori, please email me at AmybugSells (at) comcast.net for your prize!

a newsletter.....finally!

After a horribly long absence, I finally sent out a newsletter today to everyone on my mailing list...I hope you all didn't think I forgot about you!! With all the remodeling and the craziness that goes along with it, I haven't done an update in months and I really feel bad about that.

But all is good now! Lemme see if I can copy and paste the newsletter here....hold on a sec....

Welcome to the "End of Summer 2009" APA Newsletter! Hello everyone! I know what you're thinking...”finally, a newsletter from Amybug!” Yes I have finally carved out some time to send out this newsletter. The upcoming Fall and Winter season is going to be busy for everyone and I want you all to be updated about the crazy goings-on at Amybug’s Primitive Attic. I am now offering two and three column blog templates that work with blogger.com! They have been a great seller the last few months. And for those of you that are interested in using your blog as a selling tool, all blog templates come with up to five buttons with your order. Blog Templates allow you to match your website, auctions and even your eBay store! I also wanted to make sure that everyone knew that all auction templates are always buy three within the same calendar month and get one free! Make sure not to add the free one to your cart, just let me know which one you’d like as your freebie via email. This is an ongoing promotion and will never, ever end! I have also started a new blog that will cover my business, my family and also my other fun creative endeavors at http://amyscrazycreativelife.blogspot.com/. Be sure to visit this Tuesday, I will be starting a new promotion called “Template Tuesday through Thursday”. If you become a follower of my blog and leave a comment under the “Template Tuesday through Thursday” post, you will automatically be entered to win a free Auction Template! And if you don’t want an Auction Template, that’s okay! You can choose from a free Banner, About Me Page or Blog Template too. All of these options are available in your choice of the many designs on my website. More details to come this Tuesday! I have listed a few new designs over the past month, inspired by recent trips to the antique store and the upcoming fall season. You can click on the thumbnails below to visit my website and remember that these and all new designs are always at the very bottom of the page. And as always, all designs can be made into an Auction Template, About Me Page, eBay Storefront, Webset, Banner or two or three column Blog Template. Have a fabulous upcoming season and thank you all so much for your business and support! Warmest Regards, If you received this email from a friend, click here to sign up for the Amybug's Primitive Attic newsletter. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), add amybugsells@comcast.net to your address book.

You can also take a peek at this on my website at http://www.amybug.com/EmailMarketing/EndOfSummer2009.html.

Although we're in a crazy recession, I have still had some business and for that I am extremely grateful. Not only for the money either. I really do need this creative outlet for my sanity. I need to create stuff to feel like a human being. To a non-creative type (like my dear husband) this sounds a bit dramatic (who me?), but all you artsy types out there feel me. So a huge thank you to everyone that I work with, I am a better wife, Mom and human being because you are my customer. Thank you!

Oh and stay posted too, I meant what I said about the "Template Tuesday through Thursday too"....and that will be every Tuesday through Thursday too......stay tuned!