Ever since I read this tutorial for felt flowers the other day on Not Martha, I have been thinking about trying it. The use of glue turned me off though because I have had glue problems in the past and hot glue is so hot. Ouch! (I'm not going to say I've never hot glued anything but still, it's a pain)

My little boy layed down for a nap today and I  ( Read more... )

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss

I saw this quote on somebody's facebook status today and it brought closure to something that's been bothering me for a bit.

A few weeks ago, someone from my past unfriended me on facebook. I think it was a combination of ( Read more... )

So, I decided this week that I needed to get out of the house more. Last week was good but there were days when I was seriously blue from being home all day. I think there are times I need to see the sky or be out in the world. I think the stimulation is probably good for Andre too. Yesterday, I decided to go to Walmart in Lynwood to look for some ( Read more... )

How does a lady with a 3 month old craft? Wellllllll, to tell you the truth, I'm not sure what is making it easier. Andre's long afternoon nap times, a helpful husband, my lack of regard for house cleaning? It's anybody's guess!

I sewed an easter dress, a baby quilt(for a gift), another experimental dress (which looks like something one might wear ( Read more... )

Dear Andre

You are now three months old and just about as cute as is legal in this state. Everyday I look at you and marvel at how you are growing. When you were just a tiny, your legs were so skinny and now you've got the most bountiful chubby baby knees and I want to squeeze them continuously.

Daddy went back to work last week, and I was a little ( Read more... )

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Dear Andre

We were busy when your 2 month birthday rolled around with back to back visits from some of your mom's friends. We are so lucky to have all these wonderful people wanting to meet you. Both Uncle Blaine and Aunty Amber fell in love with you and your chubby little brown cheeks. As month two got closer I began to get a little nervous about ( Read more... )

Since I literally have nothing to say lately except, "did you hear him fuss, or was that just the dryer?", here is a link to a blog written by another new mother who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl with some challenges. May we all have as much courage to share our true, real and raw feelings.

Dear Andre,

By the time I finish posting this it will be past 5:28 pm (Andre's time of birth). A month ago at 5:15 pm we were standing outside a hospital room while your birth mom Monique was getting examined. We were all excitedly wondering when you were going to decide to come out. One of the adoption caseworkers came out and said Monique was ( Read more... )