I found myself in Target the other day and they had cute blank books in their dollar section. I snapped one up for this project I had in mind. I took all of the cards and emails and comments I’ve gotten over the past few weeks and glued them all into the pages of this […]
[Continue reading...]I’m not a good messy crafter
March 1, 2009
I haven’t had many crafty projects to share around here lately because I am on a rough streak of total crafty failure. One of the great blessings and curses of my life is this trait I got from my dad. I will make something myself just because I think I can. Even if it would […]
[Continue reading...]2009 Year of Pleasures # 8
February 28, 2009
Catching up after my week long pity party… Bear got me a new subscription to Martha Stewart for my birthday and I’ve been just loving it. February’s issue was particularly good and included this fabulous recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes. We made the cakes a little peanuttier, the frosting a little less and […]
[Continue reading...]2009 Year of Pleasures #7
February 26, 2009
The kitties have been very close as we’ve been learning to deal with Atti’s new diagnosis. I know how kooky this sounds, but I swear they know when they’re needed.
[Continue reading...]Atti’s Birthday Present
February 26, 2009
Back to business around here, it’s time I share this little project in detail. If you’re much of a sewer it’s probably instinctual, but if you’ve been meaning to pick it up here’s how. This project really couldn’t be much simpler, and it’s a super easy first project. Cut four strips of fabric 1 1/2″ […]
[Continue reading...]I’m the most powerful woman in the world
February 24, 2009
Three little examples of how I am figuring this out: 1.Every few days Atti will have obvious pain in his gums. So far he’s got two little bottom teeth and a new one just started poking it’s head out of the top. One day last week he was just inconsolable. Tylenol wouldn’t work, cuddles didn’t […]
[Continue reading...]I love you guys…
February 19, 2009
How can I even begin to thank you guys. I cannot express how wonderful it is to be so thoroughly cheered on by old friends, new friends, readers, and the whole of the internet. It is a powerful feeling to have all of you behind me and I really do feel the strength of all […]
[Continue reading...]I’ve been hiding from the internet
February 16, 2009
I guess I need to find a way to accept this. Atti has now officially been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. We knew he was at risk since before he even left the hospital. Sometime before he was full term he didn’t get enough oxygen to his brain, and spots of damage were formed. It could […]
[Continue reading...]2009 Year of Pleasures #6
February 10, 2009
Our boy cat has completely adopted Atti. They always have tummy time together, Lobo sniffs out any new therapist that comes by the house, when Atti’s crying Lobo comes running. And big fat Lobo is always around when it’s feeding time. Like a lot of preemies, Atti has some digestive issues. The other night his […]
[Continue reading...]Recovering from the party
February 9, 2009
If I admitted that I just now finished doing the dishes from Atti’s party on Saturday, would that burst your image of me? It’s all about priorities ladies and gentlemen, and dishes are rather far down on mine these days. The party was great fun, small but chaotic nonetheless. Since it’s just his first and […]
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