All That Felt

The birthdays will be fast upon us. So, I'm making a (reusable) birthday banner!

Are my colors too masculine?

Unintended Project :)

Joann was having a sale on felt.

I thought I'd make something spring/Easter-ish with some robin's egg blue and as I was walking to get my bolt cut Lily chimed in that we needed some pink too.  I turned around to see Lil carrying this bolt of felt larger than herself, following me to the cutting table.  

So what was I to do? I bought her a yard of felt.

And then when we got home I made her a barrette.

And then I made another.

David

What a kid.

He lets his sister crawl all over him, and if he's not giggling he certainly isn't screaming for help.

He now has four teeth and must think he is part beaver because he has started chewing on the crib rail, much to his mother's annoyance.  I think he's trying to get back at me for leaving him in there when his naps aren't long enough to suit my taste.

He still naps twice a day which is nice.

David is a furniture cruiser, and cracks me up when he walks with one of the little chairs on the kitchen floor.  He has ventured to stand on his own for a few seconds at a time, but usually grabs a hold of something to steady himself.

He has just started to lower himself to the ground with control instead of just plopping.

Yesterday he took a few steps while only holding one of my hands.

I mentioned his has four teeth and he puts them to other good use; besides eating my furniture, he had his first peanut butter and jelly sandwich today.  And he is starting to hit that stage where he doesn't want you to feed him, he wants to do it himself.  He shakes his head "no" at a proffered bite, but screams and cries if you go to put the food away.

And boy is he a screamer.  All is well if he is in Mama's arms or if Mama is sitting still, but the moment I start to move around (doing chores, cooking) oh boy do I hear about it.

But his smile and squeal light up my heart.

And since I hear him waking from his nap.... I better go!

I Meant to Take Pictures

I really did.

I wanted to show you.

But I only have two hands.. and with my two kids, I guess two hands just aren't enough for a camera too.

I wanted to show you the "cowgirl" hat I crocheted for myself.

And I wanted to show you the play dough Lily and I made today... that smells like chocolate and tastes like salt. ;) You'd have loved that expression!

And I wanted to show you the baby food I made for The Dave.  Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Golden Raisins.  Even Lily ate some. (and that's saying a lot the way Lily eats these days)

I wanted to show you Lily in her apron.  She's my little helper in the kitchen now. She runs in behind me, "I wanna help cook!" anytime I walk into the kitchen.

But I didn't take any pictures. = (

Spa Day

My husband gave me a gift certificate to a spa.

For our anniversay.

In July.

Of 2009.


But today I finally put it to good use, and boy is he lucky I didn't know what I was missing or he might be out a whole lot of money.

I was reluctant to use the day care at the spa and just couldn't see really relaxing while constantly waiting for someone to come get me that my child was screaming/hungry/misbehaving/whatever. But today Jacob had the day off and so I was able to leave the kiddos home with him and be pampered with mind at ease.

I had my first facial ever.  Quite nice.

And a lovely glycolic peel pedicure.  Can't remember the last time my feet felt so soft.

And the food, smoothie and wine were delicious!

If you've never done it, may I suggest you don't wait as long as I did?


And then to top it all off... I got to go running my errands by myself!  And came home to Jake and Lily cooking dinner!

Home Now

Travel day yesterday.  We're all home safe and sound now.  If just a little sniffly.

Leaving was a little hard for me this time.  I very much LOVE being with big family and had a fantastic New Year's Eve sewing, yes I said sewing, with my sister.

So I was a little "home sick" already and then I managed to leave my favorite receiving blanket on the first plane.  Yes, David still seems to enjoy a good swaddling, so I carry home made receiving blankets when we travel.  They are nice and large and can just about cover Lily in a pinch!  We had a 35 minute layover in Phoenix and rushed off the (late arriving) plane, across the airport and onto the next flight before I realized it was gone. :(

Then David proceeded to have a tantrum/ meltdown the likes of which I have never seen for a good half hour.  He went through bout after bout of sighing into complete relaxation, eyes closed, only to work himself back into screaming two seconds later.  Poor tired child.  I finally was able to walk him after they turned the seat belt sign off and he settled into a more playful mood.  (Only to fall asleep on my shoulder twenty minutes before the plan was to land!)

But I had a little cry, not being able to make my child stop screaming whilst getting dirty looks from the 10 year old in front of me and the forty-something across the aisle.  Morons.

After our second layover the kids were dolls on the third (and only twenty minute) flight and I will NEVER travel with two layovers again!!!!!!!!!  The End.

Happy New Year!

My New Year's resolution this year is to wear more hats.

'Cause, gosh darn it, they look good on me. ;)


And now... Off to the airport. Fingers crossed all goes smooth. NC here we come.


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