One of my very favorite people in the world is my little six year old friend, Miss B. I love spending time with her because she is funny and clever and oh-so smart. I get downright giddy when she stops by to play with the dogs because that means an afternoon of giggles. And she dances... she will actually dance with me when I turn on the music. One of our favorite things to do is share the iPod earbuds and dance to our favorite songs (she's a huge Carrie Underwood fan, so we sing and dance when Carrie is on the iPod).
At Christmas time, Miss B wrote Santa a letter requesting a sewing machine of her very own. In the letter, she included a paragraph explaining that it would be okay for her to have a sewing machine because her babysitter's mom (me) knew how to sew and would be happy to give her lessons. Good 'ole Santa - he came through with flying colors and Miss B is now the proud owner of her very own grown-up sewing machine. And me... well, I'm the teacher! But first off, I had to figure out how to use her machine since I was not familiar with the Janome brand. But now we have that figured out, and we are off and running with the sewing lessons.
Today we had Miss B's second sewing lesson. Honestly, I have not had this much fun in ages! It doesn't hurt that the pupil is a true natural and has taken to sewing like nobody's business. It also helps that she reads at a 4th grade level, so she is able to follow written instructions with ease. But the best part is that I love this girl. She is such a delight to be with - she makes me happy!
Here is a pictorial recap of today's lesson... these pictures make me smile:
Student and teacher (she's only six years old!)
Miss B does it all by herself... every single stitch!
Filling the finished bag with Valentines to take to school tomorrow.
Sweet success and a very happy girl!
A job well done and a great finished project. Cute model, too!
Did I mention she made this entire bag all by herself... in less than two hours... without any mistakes at all? Truly, the child has a gift. And you have to know that I am thrilled knowing that my favorite six year old has become the newest convert to my happy place.
Seriously, this is my idea of a perfect afternoon. The pictures make me smile, as does thinking about how much fun it is to spend time with Miss B. Add in some sewing... and... well... this is about as close to heaven as I've been in a long time.
I am so happy you are in each other's Hearts.. You need this my sweet lady! I hope you have a stress free week.....
Posted by: callie | February 15, 2009 at 02:10 AM
doesn't it take you back to when your daughter was little? i get like that with little kids, remembering when mine were small.... she did a great job on that bag...hey, miss kelly...can you come teach me how to sew too? my machine just does not want to accept me as it's master, it senses my fear
Posted by: pcsmart | February 14, 2009 at 09:00 PM
i can just see how proud she'll be to tell her teacher and classmates that she made the bag. very cute!!
Posted by: Keely | February 13, 2009 at 02:18 PM
She is a little cutie and just think....as much joy as she gives you, you give to her and she will remember that forever! Doesn't that just make you smile??? Happy sewing :-)
Posted by: Marla | February 13, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Awesome! What a cute bag and a cute girl!
Posted by: Stacy B | February 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
WOW! really cute bag and even cuter friend!
Posted by: slammie | February 13, 2009 at 11:01 AM