3.04.2011

Where Have I Been? and Baby Legs.

Whew. I've been "neglecting" the blog, I guess....but hopefully tending to higher priorities. I like keeping up with this little space, but I know I can't schedule life around it, so it's taken a back seat lately. What's been taking priority?

* Full-time kid-duty while my cool husband got to travel to Vienna and back in five days. I missed him dearly. And wished I was with him. And had lots of grace to stay home with our kids....God is faithful.

* Lots of panting like I'm out of breath from doing the simplest things. Like getting up for a drink. Because June is officially squashing my lungs. Among other things, I'm sure.

* Researching vans. Calling about vans. Going to look at vans. BUYING a van.....glad that is over:).

* Taking Levi to his 18 month check-up....the kid is still shy of 20 pounds, barely walking, mostly happy, and has a vocabulary of about three words:). Also took Eadie Cate to the dermatologist for a scratch on her face that won't heal. So sad....and nothing we can do about it, but wait it out and hope it fades over time. She's still my little beauty.

*Packing for a little time away with old friends.

*Watching my belly move with life. She's...getting...big....er.

*Date night with my man. Time to just sit. and talk. and be together.

*Processing sad news that our closest friends have decided to leave Knoxville....recounting our fellowship together, comfort level, trips we've taken, starting our families together, and thinking of things I thought were still ahead for us to do together.....I'm convinced it's all God's good Plan, but sad to think of it.

*Being giddy with excitement. My love for So Kno is stepped up now that we have a Chick-fil-a down the street.

*Not taking pictures. Our hard drive is still in limbo (two folks have looked and cannot fix it). I think it's still a little overwhelming to think of losing all that, so picking up the camera seems like a sad reminder. Gotta get back to that, though....

*And I made some "baby legs." I'm probably using a term that's copyrighted...but here's a little tutorial. Essentially, they are little leg warmers to throw on with a onesie or under a dress.

First, I found some old jersey material. This was an old dress of Eadie Cate's that was stained on the top.
Then, cut out two pieces. I used the side seams of the dress and cut through the front and back at the same time. You can see one cut out below.
After that, I flipped it around so that the right sides were faced together, and stitched up the side. I estimated the width, but I think they will work great, especially since the jersey is so forgiving.
I wish I could model them for ya on my little baby girl....soon enough.

3 comments:

  1. Busy days! Jealous of Dave getting to go to Vienna!
    love your baby legs. I made some for my first sewing project out of christmas socks...your look better than mine ;)

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  2. wish i could be there this weekend with the "old friends" miss you horribly!

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  3. from one mom to another who knows how good it feels to hear your babies are on the same page...our babies are on the same page. :)

    and one day they will be like 17 and running around, talking and weigh more than 20 pounds :)

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