The Mantle

The details of the week can be learned simply by looking at the kitchen mantle. It is an ideal spot to be adorned with choice items that change with the seasons, but it also doubles as a landing spot for random stuff.

Yesterday we made cheese. Adam wants to keep the empty milk jugs—they go up on the mantle.
Adam used a screwdriver to fix the dishwasher—it goes up on the mantle.
The kid's made a gingerbread boy character--he goes up on the mantle.
Mom and Dad are currently deciding if a video game is appropriate--it goes up on the mantle until the jury completes deliberations.

Currently the lineup is as follows. Milk jug, milk jug, votive candle, votive candle, vintage valentine, egg scale, ceramic rooster, wallet, votive candle, votive candle, Lego, conroy the gingerbread boy, hair clip, screwdriver, vintage valentine, keys.