Taking a technology break.
We all need one once in awhile.
Will be back in the New Year with new projects and life updates.
Enjoy the rest of 2011!
Enjoy the rest of 2011!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Stuff. And Some More Stuff.
Thanks for your input on fabric choices for the new bunting in Hannah's room. I appreciate it! It's so interesting seeing everyone's different points of view and style.
I asked the kids what they thought, and this is what they picked.
Ella's picks: She said it's because she likes flowers. Apparently vintage flowers.
Hannah's picks: She chose her Halloween costume fabric right away, and I made her pick a third. All small prints.
So far I like this combo.
At first I had this fabric in there too, because I really liked the dark pinks and red. They would work perfect. But there is just something about the forest green that throws me off. I don't like it.
I am probably over thinking this.
Anyway...
Ella has had a fever the last couple days. I keep waiting for the barf, but nothing. In fact, right now she is bucking like a bronco on her mattress. She must be feeling better. I think she is getting cabin fever.
Last night while her fever was still high, we moved her mattress in beside our bed so that we didn't have to get up multiple times a night. I would just reach out and check her temperature, and then fall immediately back to sleep. Around the middle of the night the fever broke. Now, we have to figure out how to get her mattress back into her own room. She's not going to go easy, I can tell you that for sure.
We woke up to snow on the ground, which means much more indoor time (panic), which means I bought the huge triple pack of Lysol wipes from Costco (I will be a germaphobe this year and feel no remorse. I cannot relive the constant illness we went through last year). Indoor time also means planning craft time with the kids. I have to do this, or I am inclined to let them watch tv all day. Every day. The temptation is just too strong. So if you have any fun indoor activity ideas, please share! Us stay at home moms need to band together, and maybe start a winter support group. We will get through it!
I had a paper mache project planned for today. Never done that before. Probably because the temptation to paper mache their mouths shut is just too strong. Ok, my youngest just came up and gave me a kiss for no reason, so I'm sort of regretting the last comment now. Sort of. Yes, paper mache could end very badly, but I found this idea online to make bowls, and I want to make one too, so we are going to attempt it. Maybe tomorrow.
Today, we are hanging out in bed and watching Dora (and I am secretly catching up on all my favourite blogs. The girls call it my 'work'. Ha, ha, ha. Tricked you, you silly children!).
How is your Monday going?
I asked the kids what they thought, and this is what they picked.
Ella's picks: She said it's because she likes flowers. Apparently vintage flowers.
Hannah's picks: She chose her Halloween costume fabric right away, and I made her pick a third. All small prints.
So far I like this combo.
At first I had this fabric in there too, because I really liked the dark pinks and red. They would work perfect. But there is just something about the forest green that throws me off. I don't like it.
I am probably over thinking this.
Anyway...
Ella has had a fever the last couple days. I keep waiting for the barf, but nothing. In fact, right now she is bucking like a bronco on her mattress. She must be feeling better. I think she is getting cabin fever.
Last night while her fever was still high, we moved her mattress in beside our bed so that we didn't have to get up multiple times a night. I would just reach out and check her temperature, and then fall immediately back to sleep. Around the middle of the night the fever broke. Now, we have to figure out how to get her mattress back into her own room. She's not going to go easy, I can tell you that for sure.
We woke up to snow on the ground, which means much more indoor time (panic), which means I bought the huge triple pack of Lysol wipes from Costco (I will be a germaphobe this year and feel no remorse. I cannot relive the constant illness we went through last year). Indoor time also means planning craft time with the kids. I have to do this, or I am inclined to let them watch tv all day. Every day. The temptation is just too strong. So if you have any fun indoor activity ideas, please share! Us stay at home moms need to band together, and maybe start a winter support group. We will get through it!
I had a paper mache project planned for today. Never done that before. Probably because the temptation to paper mache their mouths shut is just too strong. Ok, my youngest just came up and gave me a kiss for no reason, so I'm sort of regretting the last comment now. Sort of. Yes, paper mache could end very badly, but I found this idea online to make bowls, and I want to make one too, so we are going to attempt it. Maybe tomorrow.
Today, we are hanging out in bed and watching Dora (and I am secretly catching up on all my favourite blogs. The girls call it my 'work'. Ha, ha, ha. Tricked you, you silly children!).
like I said, cabin fever
How is your Monday going?
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Help, Please!
I've mentioned before that I'm not happy with the way the banner in Hannah's room turned out. It's ok...at a distance, but I pretty much free-hand cut and sewed them, without a guide. They are a little wonky. It also bugs me that they match too well with the rest of the room. I think rooms look the most comfy and enchanting when they appear to have been added to over time.
When every single thing matches, it looks like it came from a sears catalog. You know, when you buy the 'bedroom suite', so all the furniture matches, and then the matching bedding, curtains, lamp, and laundry basket, and you end up paying it off for years, because it is so flippin' expensive? What's up with the prices? Are they lining those curtains in gold? Before you think I'm off to burn Sears to the ground, we do occasionally shop there, and what Canadian kid didn't grow up giddy for the Sears Wish Book to come before Christmas?
Knock, knock. Tangent? Are you all done in there?
This is what Hannah's room looks like
Aqua and a bunch of different pinks, with some wood tones here and there. I wouldn't mind adding a couple more colours in her future bedding (a project for another time) and the banner.
My problem is that I have a bunch of fabrics I like, and so far I can't pick which ones to use.
I'd like to use an odd number of fabrics(maybe 3-5), and I'd like it to be vintage-y and colourful.
So if anyone is interested, I'd love some input. Which would be your choices?
When every single thing matches, it looks like it came from a sears catalog. You know, when you buy the 'bedroom suite', so all the furniture matches, and then the matching bedding, curtains, lamp, and laundry basket, and you end up paying it off for years, because it is so flippin' expensive? What's up with the prices? Are they lining those curtains in gold? Before you think I'm off to burn Sears to the ground, we do occasionally shop there, and what Canadian kid didn't grow up giddy for the Sears Wish Book to come before Christmas?
Knock, knock. Tangent? Are you all done in there?
This is what Hannah's room looks like
Aqua and a bunch of different pinks, with some wood tones here and there. I wouldn't mind adding a couple more colours in her future bedding (a project for another time) and the banner.
My problem is that I have a bunch of fabrics I like, and so far I can't pick which ones to use.
I'd like to use an odd number of fabrics(maybe 3-5), and I'd like it to be vintage-y and colourful.
So if anyone is interested, I'd love some input. Which would be your choices?
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