I know I "disappeared" for about a month, and I am sorry. My daughter is almost 2 1/2 years old now, and has been having difficulty sleeping at night, after sleeping wonderfully for over a year. Needless to say, I have been the one suffering. I was so excited to have three mornings a week of free-time to sew, I didn't account for little things like this that would throw off the whole dynamic. Now I find myself sleeping on my free-time just so I can function when I pick the kids up!
So things have not been as ideal as I hoped, but I am working on it. The last place I left off, I had been working on boys' trouser pants for my son. They are still a UFO, but I am determined to finish them so that I can break this bad habit I started of abandoning sewing projects.
Overall, everything else has been going well. My son will be turning 5 next month, and he is learning so much at preschool! He is starting to spell simple words, write his name, and develop his fine motor skills by cutting paper. My daughter is a bubbly, joyous, fun-loving 2 1/2 year old who is potty-training, and learning to make friends. She loves to give hugs and kisses, but she also loves to assert her independence!
Here is a picture of them with some homemade Playdough we made recently:
I never knew making playdough could be so much fun, and the kids played with it for an hour!
In other news, do you remember this outfit I made for my friend's first baby boy?
Well, I finally got to see her son in the outfit!!!! Besides my own children, I have never seen something I have sewn on another person before (let alone a little person). I was moved to tears! He just looked so precious! The colors fit him perfectly, and everyone in our bible study group kept commenting that they thought he was wearing "Carters." Now that has to be one of the best compliments I've ever received!
I wish I could show you all a picture, but you'll have to trust me that he looked as wonderful as I described.
Lastly, I must say that God is so good! The reason I say this is because sleep deprivation has a way of making you crazy. I was going crazy too, because I didn't know when I would ever blog, only because I didn't know when I would get back to sewing. Well, while away, I continued to receive a few comments from all of you, and even some more followers!!! So, through you, I was reminded why I love to blog, love to sew, and will continue to hang in there through this transitional time, knowing that you are all hanging in there with me! Thanks!
Stay sew-filled!
