So I told myself that if I started a blog, I'd stay on top of it and update it frequently. Didn't quite work out that way huh?
And I'm not gonna update with much right now either. I'm gonna try to get the boys ready so we can make it to storytime at the library. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
My latest diaper!
So when I started sewing, I basically started on diapers, took a break to branch out, and today I made another diaper. This was a custom for a mama on DS, but it took me so long to get to it that now it's hers for free. I haven't sat at my machine for probably close to 2 months! It felt so nice! My mom came over today to use my machine to shorten her curtains, and it stirred a bunch of sewing lust in me, so I braved it with BOTH the boys awake and though it took me about an hour to just SEW the dang thing, it's done! It'll be in the mail on the way to it's new owner on Monday!
This was made from the Rita's Rump Pocket pattern. I shortened the front and back wings a wee bit, and didn't case the elastic. I like it the best so far out of the others I've made!
Next, I really want to get a snap press. When I do, I'll start making Trimsies and Hippy Hippy Snap pockets. I can't wait!
This was made from the Rita's Rump Pocket pattern. I shortened the front and back wings a wee bit, and didn't case the elastic. I like it the best so far out of the others I've made!
Next, I really want to get a snap press. When I do, I'll start making Trimsies and Hippy Hippy Snap pockets. I can't wait!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Today is a new day...
As it always will be right?
I have quite a bit to try to accomplish today. I have to go to either Target or Walmart and get a new lampshade for the lamp in my living room. Dom knocked it over, and it's been on the verge of breaking for a while, and it just gave in. Right now one of the rods is being held on by packing tape. Oh, and Dom decided to tell his G-ma that I broke it. It was very nice of him to give me credit.
I would like to get my kitchen cleaned, my fabric and sewing stuff organized (again), my living room and bathroom vaccuumed, my bed made, and both the bathrooms thoroughly cleaned. And yet I'm sitting here. On the computer. So how much is gonna get done today?
I also have to pick up a few groceries. I was thinking of making some green chile chicken enchiladas for dinner tonight, but maybe since Chris won't be home until late, I'll save the enchiladas for tomorrow. Either way, if I'm gonna be out, I'll get what I need today.
Dom has also figured out how to climb up some shelf type things on his bunk bed, and can now get up on the top. When we bought the bed, we took the ladder off, and later the slide, when he figured out how to climb up that. Well, two days ago, he discovered he can climb up the side, so I need to get something to cover those spaces. My SIL has some extra plastic sheeting stuff that she used to cover the railing slits in her house, so I'm gonna see if I can't get some of that from her. Scary stuff for a 2 year old being on a top bunk, right!?
Porter's hand is almost completely healed. It's been a week today since he burned it, and I let him go bandage free last night. I really think the risk of infection is gone, but I will continue to keep a close eye on it until it's better. Poor child of mine.
I think I'll start my quest with a shower. My hair is greasy. Gud day.
I have quite a bit to try to accomplish today. I have to go to either Target or Walmart and get a new lampshade for the lamp in my living room. Dom knocked it over, and it's been on the verge of breaking for a while, and it just gave in. Right now one of the rods is being held on by packing tape. Oh, and Dom decided to tell his G-ma that I broke it. It was very nice of him to give me credit.
I would like to get my kitchen cleaned, my fabric and sewing stuff organized (again), my living room and bathroom vaccuumed, my bed made, and both the bathrooms thoroughly cleaned. And yet I'm sitting here. On the computer. So how much is gonna get done today?
I also have to pick up a few groceries. I was thinking of making some green chile chicken enchiladas for dinner tonight, but maybe since Chris won't be home until late, I'll save the enchiladas for tomorrow. Either way, if I'm gonna be out, I'll get what I need today.
Dom has also figured out how to climb up some shelf type things on his bunk bed, and can now get up on the top. When we bought the bed, we took the ladder off, and later the slide, when he figured out how to climb up that. Well, two days ago, he discovered he can climb up the side, so I need to get something to cover those spaces. My SIL has some extra plastic sheeting stuff that she used to cover the railing slits in her house, so I'm gonna see if I can't get some of that from her. Scary stuff for a 2 year old being on a top bunk, right!?
Porter's hand is almost completely healed. It's been a week today since he burned it, and I let him go bandage free last night. I really think the risk of infection is gone, but I will continue to keep a close eye on it until it's better. Poor child of mine.
I think I'll start my quest with a shower. My hair is greasy. Gud day.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
So here we start
I've been planning on starting a blog for quite some time, but would you believe the one thing that was holding me back was not being able to come up with a url? I contemplated on quite a few, and while some were quite clever, I figured I'd pick something that was more simple and easy to remember.
I've been trying for almost an hour to get Porter down for a nap. I'm getting a little frustrated by it. The past few weeks have been quite stressful for one reason or another, and I just don't think I'm coping with it well. Other than that, my Porter is an angel. Always smiling, always happy, yet VERY opinionated. Not hesitant to let you know when you pissed him off.
Dominick is for some reason not coping so well with Porter, or his emotions. You'd figure that after 9 months, he'd be used to his brother's presence, but I guess he's not. All day it's a constant battle of snatching and pushing. I know this was done to him from a few people in his life, so I'm sure that's where he's picked it up from. I tell you what, it's easier to pick up a habit than it is to get rid of one. Someday (soon I hope) he'll realize that just cause he's bigger, that doesn't give him the right to be a bully.
I don't expect Dom to share his toys because I tell him to. They are, in fact, his toys. But that doesn't mean that I'm ok with him throwing all HIS toys all over my house, and following Porter around, making sure he doesn't play with certain ones. "You can't take over my house buddy, sorry. If there's a toy you don't want him to play with, than get it out of his reach or take it to your room." I'm sure a lot of this has spawned from Porter being bigger and him able to do more things, so hopefully this phase will wear off soon. I don't have a selfish child. I have a 2 year old. Right? Right.
I'm anxiously waiting for Chris to call. It seems we only talk once or twice a day, and that's kinda sad. I miss him. Nuff said.
I took some pics of the boys for St. Patty's day. I'm still trying to edit some, but it turns out I'm Photoshop and Gimp illiterate, so oh well.
Somehow I really messed up Porter's picture (it was looking good at about 2 am!), and will probably change it out with the original later. I replaced the original, so I have to reupload. Don't judge me.
I've been trying for almost an hour to get Porter down for a nap. I'm getting a little frustrated by it. The past few weeks have been quite stressful for one reason or another, and I just don't think I'm coping with it well. Other than that, my Porter is an angel. Always smiling, always happy, yet VERY opinionated. Not hesitant to let you know when you pissed him off.
Dominick is for some reason not coping so well with Porter, or his emotions. You'd figure that after 9 months, he'd be used to his brother's presence, but I guess he's not. All day it's a constant battle of snatching and pushing. I know this was done to him from a few people in his life, so I'm sure that's where he's picked it up from. I tell you what, it's easier to pick up a habit than it is to get rid of one. Someday (soon I hope) he'll realize that just cause he's bigger, that doesn't give him the right to be a bully.
I don't expect Dom to share his toys because I tell him to. They are, in fact, his toys. But that doesn't mean that I'm ok with him throwing all HIS toys all over my house, and following Porter around, making sure he doesn't play with certain ones. "You can't take over my house buddy, sorry. If there's a toy you don't want him to play with, than get it out of his reach or take it to your room." I'm sure a lot of this has spawned from Porter being bigger and him able to do more things, so hopefully this phase will wear off soon. I don't have a selfish child. I have a 2 year old. Right? Right.
I'm anxiously waiting for Chris to call. It seems we only talk once or twice a day, and that's kinda sad. I miss him. Nuff said.
I took some pics of the boys for St. Patty's day. I'm still trying to edit some, but it turns out I'm Photoshop and Gimp illiterate, so oh well.
Somehow I really messed up Porter's picture (it was looking good at about 2 am!), and will probably change it out with the original later. I replaced the original, so I have to reupload. Don't judge me.
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