Fort fun!

Hailey loves her fort (aka 'house').  I'm not sure if it is because with the cushions off she can climb up on the couch by herself (poor short legs) or that she likes the seclusion... probably both.  She just climbs in and out and hides while Mommy 'fee, fie, foe, fum's' over to 'get her'.  She squeals with delight and could play in there all day.  Such fun!

 

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Shaken baby syndrome

I could not be more frustrated with Hailey's refusal to nap this afternoon.  It was a 2.5 hr battle and she is still awake.  Normally I would just let her stay up but I so desperately needed a nap myself that I wouldn't let her... of course I just kept getting angrier and angrier.  I was repeating in my head "don't hurt your child, don't hurt your child"... I think I am still saying it.  I should have quit before I started because neither of us got any sleep and I just got angry :(

More to come...

I have lots to post... just need to copy pictures from my camera in order to do it.

Almost past the first trimester and am pretty excited to be feeling better soon.  The tummy is already starting to poke out a bit... luckily I lost 10 lbs being sick so my regular clothes are too big.  I looked through my maternity clothes bin and pulled a few things out to wash that I might be able to use around Christmas... nothing drastic yet.  Why is it that clothes smell so terrible when stored for awhile?  My linen closet too... smells like stale sheets... any ideas how to keep everything smelling dryer fresh?

The craft fair is this weekend.  The first one I won't be 'in' since living in Lloyd.  I am looking forward to just browsing and buying without worrying about set-up, selling and dealing with Hailey at the same time; but sad too because it was very exciting for me.  I hope to get the vinyl bug out of my system at my upcoming VINYL PARTY.  I have so much to sell but just keep wanting to make more new things.  So many ideas and so little time.  Check out the info if you are out of town and still wish to partake in the discounts.  I can take items to Edmonton and Calgary for Christmas... but past that will require a postage fee.

I finally got to crafting this week and will post about the cookie sheet advent calendar and the fall blocks I made (links are for the tutorials others made).  Also Super Saturday is coming this weekend so there will be info on that too!  I guess I better remind Ian that he has Hailey for the whole day on his own :)

Warmth trumps Looks

Had a wonderful date today... thank you Liz for babysitting :)  We went out to get me some good winter boots.  I have NEVER had a good pair of warm, dry boots.  I figured it was time, especially if I was EVER going to take Hailey out to play in the snow (and she LOVES to be outside - too bad Mommy doesn't).

I found a really cute pair called Chloe's at Mark's....

Love these boots... well the look anyways... they didn't fit 'just right'.

We ordered these in because they didn't have my size but went to check at Factory Sports what they had.  I tried on a few but just wasn't feeling it.

I was determined to get something WARM and DRY.  I am so tired of having cold feet and wet pants in the winter.  So I decided to try these...

My feet were warmer instantly... they had room to tuck in my pants (yes I tuck in my pants whenever I can - dry pants are a MUST - plus I don't need to look hot... I'm already married ;).  They were light and fully waterproof which means lots of snow play without being wet.  I admit these babies will look pretty awesome with my dress on Sunday's but I don't care because I will be WARM and DRY.

So yes, warmth trumps looks!

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Yes it is true... only 48 days till Christmas

I finished this countdown calendar today and I think it is pretty awesome!  I'm excited to start using it already.  I will try to post a tutorial tomorrow of how I made it.  Check for it on my crafty blog!

Yay for Fridays!

This week did go by pretty fast which is a nice change... especially considering I didn't do anything.

I'm hoping to make it out on our 6 block excursion today (turns out it is 3 blocks each way).  I will have 2 girls in tow this time so it will be extra effort pushing the double stroller (another 1 yr old that I sit).  I am determined though... especially with the promise of +17.  I'm antsy to make one of my advent calendars... well all of them really but I'm starting small!  It will be so cute... I'll show you when I'm done on my craft blog. 

Speaking of advents I just purchased the  other day some Shrinky Dinks that I need to complete another one.  Remember those? .... totally 80's but me and my sisters loved to colour them and watch them shrink.  Gotta love the old school!

2 blocks too far!

The plan was to walk to the scrapbook store today to pick up a couple supplies for my projects.  It isn't far... only 2 blocks each way probably.  I should have gone first thing but of course I needed to shower, put in some laundry, clean the kitchen, feed/change/feed/change Hailey and then I just had nothing left.  I am told that one day I will feel like supermom again.  I can't wait for those efficient days!