Conversations with Jake

Sam has learned a new trick.  He climbs up on the the kitchen table and plays on top of it.  When I try to take him off, he quickly scrambles to the opposite end.  I have to be very careful to move slowly I or fear he'll tumble off the table.  The other day he was up on the table with all of Jake's toys that have taken over this table.  Sam was throwing each toy, one by one, off HIS table....

Jake: "Mom, he needs a beating."

I guess I need to watch what I say in front of the children....

Blissful Wheels

I've been on a bliss kick...and a pinwheel kick.  To use up more scraps I threw together this quick table runner.  I like it a lot.... I used this tutorial.  I love her great runner ideas!

Happy Birthday

Can you believe this is my sister?  Its my one and only sister Whitney's birthday today.  TWENTY-NINE - you can only say that for 1 more year and mean it!  Whit is my only sister, best friend, BFF to my kids, kind, loving, helpful, always concerned about others, willing to help, beautiful, buff (look at her arms), and yoga expert.  She is many more things, but above all I am grateful everyday she is my sister and that I have someone I can talk to, laugh with, cry with, share concerns and fears with.  Someone who has my back and cleans my house!  Someone who we can laugh until we cry, share the same history and stories with.  I couldn't ask for a better sister or a better friend.  You are just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside.  I want to be like you when I grow up.

I love you Whit and hope you have a wonderful day!

Questions

I've been quilting a lot the past few weeks and as I am alone with my thoughts, I keep thinking of some questions I have.  It amazes me the randomness that goes through ones head.  Here are a few things I wish I had the answers to....

1. Why do cartoon kids not have parents?  Where are they?  Who is raising these children?
2. How does a 1 year old blow through a house like a tornado?
3. Will my house ever be clean for a 24 hour period again?
4. Why can't people be content with what they have?
5. How I ended up as the mean parent?  I really thought going into parenthood Mike would have that role.
6. Why do other people's kids sleep through the night?
7. Where did Jake learn the terms "Calm down Mom", and "Don't worry about it?"  Seems a little old for him???
8. Does Brad from the Bachelor know all about Michelle's past?
9. Who else is watching the Housewives of Beverly Hill's?  How come I can't look away?
10. The sun will come out, tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, they'll be sun...(I think of this to the actual tune of the song)

Random I know.....

Stars and Dots

As I mentioned yesterday, I went on a binding rampage this last week.  Trying to get some old projects completed.  Background of this quilt...I bought this line of fabric to sale in my store in September of 2009.  I quickly put together this quilt to showcase the fabric and to sell some kits.  The top of this quilt has been completed since October of 2009!

I finally got around to quilting it in September of 2010 in hopes of having it done for our boutique.  Of course the binding didn't get done in time.  So finally in January of 2011 I decided it was time.  This quilt has been in the works in 3 different calendar years...it was time.  I needed it to be off my to do list!

I love stars and I love polka dots...I'm also a little partial to anything cute that could look good in a little boys room, so of course I loved this fabric line.  I think this quilt turned out pretty dang cute also.  Its a great size for a crib, toddler, or small throw.  Perfect to throw over the crib or at the end of a bed.

Thrilled that its done and off my list!

Surfs Up

I spent the last week getting some finished projects -- finished. Meaning BINDINGS! The final touch to a quilt seems to sometimes be the hardest for me to get to!

I got around to quilting my cute little nephews quilt the first of January, but I struggled to get the binding finished up. I'm happy to say its done and I've got a quilt checked off my to do list, and a cute little guy ready to be bundled in some snuggly minky!

Look at this little guy (and cute Aunt Whit)...Such a cutie!

Morning People

My sister-in-law Melanie and I (Happy Birthday Mel!) have been TRYING to be morning people.  We both are not -- AT ALL.  But with me carrying around my baby weight (can I still call it that 14 months after giving birth?) and Mel wanting to get back to her pre baby body (she's dang close) we have attempted to hit a 5:45 AM Jazzercise class.  Yes Jazzercise!  Let's just say its a struggle for both of us. 

What amazes me is all the people at the gym at this time - everyday!  I wonder how they do it?  I know I'm not the only mom with kids tha don't sleep through the night.  I'm not the only mom who has to sneak out of my own bed so I don't wake up the 1 year old sleeping next to me.  I know I'm not the only mom who stays up late working on projects. (Or am I?)  So how come I can't get my butt out of bed every morning?  How do these people do this daily? 

I have to say - I felt like a real mom since beginning my early morning adventure.  Went to workout, came home and jumped in bed with a sleeping Jake to wake him up for his first day of school.  We snuggled and talked for a bit, before making a warm breakfast of eggs and bacon.  We than took our time getting ready for school, watch a cartoon or two, and went off to school happy.  Isn't it odd that I didn't feel like a mom until I was up making breakfast for my kid to go to school?  I think I've been a mom all along, but something about sending my kid to school made it more official.  Odd I know. 

Jazzercise classes may come and go - but I do think starting my day off with a little workout and a happy kid off to school might be the way to go about this life I'm leading.  I can't guarantee that I'll wake up happy, or that I won't need a nap by noon, but I'm gonna try to keep this workout a live!  I may even one day become a morning person.....but probably not.