This is about all we saw.... and this isn't our pic.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
More than I can chew!
Why do I always try to do more than I can handle? Is this common for most people? I need to say NO more often. I feel so guilty when I have to decline but I try to tell myself it isn't for selfish purposes... it is for my SANITY.
There are so many things I want to do right now but it is just beyond my body's capacity. I have a mountain of laundry to do.... and no please don't offer. That grosses me out to think about allowing someone else to do my laundry for me. SICK! Thank you though for thinking of it ;) My house is a disaster.... I have so many 'projects' that are on the go, including ambitious ideas for Christmas gifts. Thank heaven I didn't sign up to be in the craft fair this year. I can't even imagine adding that task to my list.
I need to take each day SUPER SLOW. If I can take a shower it is a good day.... if I can eat more than plain cheerios it is a good day.... if I go outside it is a miracle and if I go to bed later than 8 pm it was a good day.
I am hoping for more good days!
There are so many things I want to do right now but it is just beyond my body's capacity. I have a mountain of laundry to do.... and no please don't offer. That grosses me out to think about allowing someone else to do my laundry for me. SICK! Thank you though for thinking of it ;) My house is a disaster.... I have so many 'projects' that are on the go, including ambitious ideas for Christmas gifts. Thank heaven I didn't sign up to be in the craft fair this year. I can't even imagine adding that task to my list.
I need to take each day SUPER SLOW. If I can take a shower it is a good day.... if I can eat more than plain cheerios it is a good day.... if I go outside it is a miracle and if I go to bed later than 8 pm it was a good day.
I am hoping for more good days!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
a bust
The craft group was a bust. I am disappointed. It was a lot of work... especially for it to not work out. I guess I am back to crafting on my own. Sorry to all those who would have been there!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Craft Group
This post is mostly for Royall and Kalinda... my non-facebook friends ;) I realized you probably have heard nothing about the big craft group I started! It is called Crafty Schmafty! We get together each month and do some fun crafts. You have to pay for all the supplies but I get everything together to make it nice and easy. You really just have to come out, pay and make something cute. I had been arranging it all on FB and didn't want you 2 to miss out because you are way cooler than the rest of us and have realized there are better things to do in life than waste time of FB... good for you. Here is the info....
There are 3 crafts to choose from
The Autumn Wreath - $14.75
I might not be able to find more wreaths for this... so it might not actually be an option anymore!
Fabric Wall Hangings - price depends on canvas size chosen
16x20 $5.25
11x14 $4.20
8x10 $3.15
plus 20 cents for glue sticks
Oh and you need to choose your own fabric for this project. I couldn't begin to find fabric that everyone would like... that would match their decor. Around .6 meters for each canvas.
Fall Blocks - $11.15
The event is THIS SATURDAY October 23rd at 6 pm at my house. So let me know if you girls are interested. I have 8 people signed up so far... and you can do more than 1 craft if you would like. You just need to pay in advance - before I give you the supplies. You can bring it that night!
There are 3 crafts to choose from
The Autumn Wreath - $14.75
I might not be able to find more wreaths for this... so it might not actually be an option anymore!
Fabric Wall Hangings - price depends on canvas size chosen
16x20 $5.25
11x14 $4.20
8x10 $3.15
plus 20 cents for glue sticks
Oh and you need to choose your own fabric for this project. I couldn't begin to find fabric that everyone would like... that would match their decor. Around .6 meters for each canvas.
Fall Blocks - $11.15
Friday, October 8, 2010
Is this really happening?
It started off as a premature purchase (to say the least). I had bought this adorable little potty chair before Hailey was even one. I was optimistic and hopeful that she would train early.
It sat in her closet for about a month then I realized it wasn't doing any good in there so I moved it to the bathroom.
A shocking realization for me as a mother was that I would be 'observed' going to the bathroom for probably a few years to come. I was not too pleased with having an audience but what else do you do with your little one when you just have to go?!?!? It doesn't bother me anymore.
It was during this 'observation' time when I would sit Hailey on her potty as well and say we are going to the bathroom (she had her clothes on). Gradually she began to come in and sit on it herself while I was going. Then for the last month or so Ian has been sitting her on it naked just before bath time telling her "it is time to go potty". Nothing came from that until this week. One day she just did it. She peed in the potty. We were so proud of her and she was so proud of herself. We figured it was probably just a fluke but tried again the next night... natta! But that is really okay considering Hailey is only 13.5 months old. We aren't pushing it at all since I have heard that can be disasterous.
Last night however was my turn to bathe Hailey as Ian was off at YM. I did the same thing and put her on... and she did it again. Maybe this could be a trend? If it is, or isn't, we are okay with that. But of course having a kid fully potty trained by 18 mths would be super awesome. Heck, we may never need size 5 diapers for this kid :)
Anywho... Hailey is learning more everyday and it astounds me. I get such joy from seeing her grow up and don't know how any Mom's (except obviously the ones that have to work) can miss out on this amazing experience.
It sat in her closet for about a month then I realized it wasn't doing any good in there so I moved it to the bathroom.
A shocking realization for me as a mother was that I would be 'observed' going to the bathroom for probably a few years to come. I was not too pleased with having an audience but what else do you do with your little one when you just have to go?!?!? It doesn't bother me anymore.
It was during this 'observation' time when I would sit Hailey on her potty as well and say we are going to the bathroom (she had her clothes on). Gradually she began to come in and sit on it herself while I was going. Then for the last month or so Ian has been sitting her on it naked just before bath time telling her "it is time to go potty". Nothing came from that until this week. One day she just did it. She peed in the potty. We were so proud of her and she was so proud of herself. We figured it was probably just a fluke but tried again the next night... natta! But that is really okay considering Hailey is only 13.5 months old. We aren't pushing it at all since I have heard that can be disasterous.
Last night however was my turn to bathe Hailey as Ian was off at YM. I did the same thing and put her on... and she did it again. Maybe this could be a trend? If it is, or isn't, we are okay with that. But of course having a kid fully potty trained by 18 mths would be super awesome. Heck, we may never need size 5 diapers for this kid :)
Anywho... Hailey is learning more everyday and it astounds me. I get such joy from seeing her grow up and don't know how any Mom's (except obviously the ones that have to work) can miss out on this amazing experience.
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