August 5, 2009

cartoons and forever plans...

so that has nothing to do with anything other than I can't get that Maria Taylor song out of my head these days... a good summer ditty literally "midomi'ed" (a term I used for when I find out the name of a song using midomi on my iphone ) from anthro earlier this summer. anywhoo... things have been good and busy lately (hence the total blog neglect) Mom came home from Africa two weeks early which was super super exciting, but a little sad too thinking about my Dad being over there by his lonesome. But I've loved having Mom close by and its been amazing how much more relaxed I feel in general just knowing that she is here. Isn't that amazing how Mom's can have that effect on us?? That's why they should not move to far away lands I think... yes yes yes

Work has been slightly less panicky lately. I'm slowly getting more independent feeding itties even the tough itty bitties who cry and vomit are becoming slightly less intimidating to me. I figure I'm bigger than them, so I should really learn to not be afraid of them right?? But seriously, you would be afraid too if you walked into a room and listened to this for an hour...



Okay, maybe not that last one... but you might think so with the wails that come out of these tiny bodies... But overall, I've had a good couple of weeks with no major disasters or panic attacks which is a major improvement in my mind. (Slight overexaggeration... it hasn't really been that bad :))

I've been also really craving some project time lately. I was able to sew Dylan the cutest tiny pair of big boy pj pants a few months ago, but since then haven't really had any time for sewing projects. I have several friends and two sisters in law about to have itties of their own this fall and I'm really wanting to make them something. I have this weird thing about homemade gifts, and also making homemade gifts that don't look homemade/ that you would want even if someone hadn't made it for you. Soooo, any ideas?? My friend Katrina just made a super cute baby blanket that I might try to copy... see it here I'd love any other thoughts from new Moms that have received something that they really liked, thought was cool, or have found to be invaluable. Love you guys... AB

4 comments:

KD said...

I visited a baby boutique the other day in Wimberley and made mental notes about all of the things I think I could make. I want to try to make a diaper wipe clutch of sorts that holds wipes and a few diapers. The lady in there said she uses it more than her diaper bag b/c it can fit in her purse. It was just regular cotton material but I think oil cloth would be super cute, too!

Your screaming baby pictures made me laugh! :)

Abbey said...

Hi Ann,
Found your blog from The Dunns, how fun! Don't tell anyone but I think OT is more fun than speech. . . :) Glad you are enjoying it. My sewing idea is one of those nursing covers that are so popular right now. I think it would be pretty easy to make, but I don't sew so don't listen to me. . . but they come in handy!
Lots of Love,
Abbey
(I often also sign my name as AB, but different reasons of course)

Judi said...

How about a sling? And I know burp cloths are kinda boring but they are a necessity and you can NEVER EVER have enough of them. Have fun!!

lynn said...

Hey, with your talent I think you can sew all of the bedding that people spend a small fortune on, but use much cuter fabric. I like ribbon on things and you're an expert with ribbon. I love you sweet daughter, Mom

PS I wish I didn't live in Libya, but for now I guess I need to be with your Dad.