Learning to eat is messy business. When Goose was starting solids, I used baby rice cereal and baby oatmeal to thicken her baby food so it was easier to feed to her without it running everywhere. I use the same idea when I prepare oatmeal for her now - keep it thick.
I use less water for her oatmeal so that it stays on the spoon better on the way to her mouth. If I don't have enough water, though, it's a bit difficult for her to get on the spoon. It's a balance, and I don't measure the water; rather I eyeball it. Clean-up is much easier!
For more kitchen tips, visit Tammy's Recipes. And for those of you coming over from Tammy's Recipes, please visit this post that I wrote this weekend about cooking a frozen casserole and cheese buns on the grill!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Prayerful Beads
I'd like to introduce you to a blog that houses a very beautiful ministry - actually an apostolate - called Prayerful Beads. I bought two rosaries for two of my nieces and one for Goose several months ago and couldn't have been more pleased with them. (Click on those links to learn more about them.)
The ones I purchased are pictured above - please note that they are the pictures that Barbara took to post on her blog, I'm not that good of a photographer! :>) She gave me permission to post them here, which is wonderful because the two for my nieces were quickly passed along (much to their delight). Barbara's prices are noted in the descriptions, and she can create nearly anything that a person is looking to find. She also repairs rosaries, which I'm sure is quite a blessing to those needing that service.
If you're looking for a very high quality rosary at an affordable price, I encourage you to visit Prayerful Beads. And thank you to Barbara for your apostolate - I'm sure that God will richly bless you and your work!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Link Roundup, Mowed Lawn Version
Hubs mowed our lawn today, and I helped a bit. I think it's been six weeks that our mower has been in the shop (we think they lost our number, and since it wouldn't fit in the trunk of my car, *I* wasn't going to call . . .) - though Hubs has mowed a few times with the riding mower. Let's just say the garden is well-mulched now.
Kitchen Tip: Seriously, file this under "I can't believe it worked" - before Goose and I left for church tonight, I lit the grill on one side and put a frozen casserole on the other side. It was one of my baked spaghetti casseroles. By the time we got home (around two hours after I threw it on), the edges were warm enough to eat, though the middle wasn't quite hot. It was only in the mid 80s, today, too!
To go with it, I softened some butter in the microwave and stirred in some shredded mozzarella then some Garlic Bread Sprinkle. I spread that on some hamburger buns that were getting a bit old, and put them on the grill on low. Once the cheese was melted, the bread was sufficiently crispy on the bottom and it was good! I was glad to not have to use the oven, too.
****MAKE****
Don't know that I'll bother to make the stars, but I marked this post at Alphamom for the sidewalk chalk recipe.
Homemade bubbles, this time at Make and Takes. Another one here at Sparkle Power. And this one at Living a Better Life.
I've seen these little baby gifts around (this one at Kate's Kitchen), a little bag that will hold a travel case of wipes and a diaper, sometimes perhaps a travel changing pad as well. However, those of us who are in love with our cloth diapers would need a bigger bag! (and a wet bag of some sort . . . )
Had to double check - I found this finger paint recipe at Pepper Paints - I posted one a while back on poster paint.
These sun prints are interesting, but I found myself wondering if one couldn't do something similar with a dark colored piece of construction paper and a south-facing window, plus more patience and the ability to leave it be for a while. (The Light Garden)
No Time For Flashcards posted on making your own post office and toddler shopping list. Fun!
This huge indoor drying rack at Engineer a Debt Free Life provides an interesting alternative to a clothesline. It would be rather practical in the wintertime when one needs moisture in the house, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to sacrifice THAT MUCH space for it. Priorities, I suppose.
How cute is this sweet pea tipi?!? (or teepee - depends on your region, I suppose) (@ Chasing Cheerios) I love the idea of making something like that more or less permanent.
Solar ovens are fascinating to me right now (here's one at SolarNow.org) but refer to my casserole on the grill above and I wonder if I need it. Of course, we do have to buy the propane.
Make your own bath toys at Plum Pudding.
This homemade rain at Salt and Chocolate was so intriguing that I had to click through. Something tells me that if I put a swimsuit on Goose and handed this to her, she'd love it!
Very cute backpack made from a towel at The Idea Room (via Lori).
For the toddler/preschool/homeschool set: toddler activity bags and phonics bags here, here, and here (Chasing Cheerios and Muses of Megret).
****EAT****
More popsicle recipes, found at Tipnut.
I'll probably never make these, but these sweet burgers and fries are ADORABLE. (Bakerella, who else?)
I keep stumbling across Muffin Tin Monday where you serve your toddler's lunch in a muffin tin on Mondays per whatever theme they have. Wonder if Goose would eat better that way? She might be a bit young to be charmed by the concept. Today, she ate her peas and left most of her pizza.
These lollipop firework cake toppers are so cool! I'm thinking flowers . . . (@ Wisdom of the Moon)
****DO****
Our pantry is a large cupboard, which is more than many have. Still, if we ever build a house, I would love a walk-in pantry, and ideas on how to organize it are always a good thing. Scroll down the comments to the one from Kay Brooks for good info.
****DON'T DO :>)
Trying to resist adding to my reader: Teach Mama. Argh! I don't know how long I'll be able to hold out!
Kitchen Tip: Seriously, file this under "I can't believe it worked" - before Goose and I left for church tonight, I lit the grill on one side and put a frozen casserole on the other side. It was one of my baked spaghetti casseroles. By the time we got home (around two hours after I threw it on), the edges were warm enough to eat, though the middle wasn't quite hot. It was only in the mid 80s, today, too!
To go with it, I softened some butter in the microwave and stirred in some shredded mozzarella then some Garlic Bread Sprinkle. I spread that on some hamburger buns that were getting a bit old, and put them on the grill on low. Once the cheese was melted, the bread was sufficiently crispy on the bottom and it was good! I was glad to not have to use the oven, too.
****MAKE****
Don't know that I'll bother to make the stars, but I marked this post at Alphamom for the sidewalk chalk recipe.
Homemade bubbles, this time at Make and Takes. Another one here at Sparkle Power. And this one at Living a Better Life.
I've seen these little baby gifts around (this one at Kate's Kitchen), a little bag that will hold a travel case of wipes and a diaper, sometimes perhaps a travel changing pad as well. However, those of us who are in love with our cloth diapers would need a bigger bag! (and a wet bag of some sort . . . )
Had to double check - I found this finger paint recipe at Pepper Paints - I posted one a while back on poster paint.
These sun prints are interesting, but I found myself wondering if one couldn't do something similar with a dark colored piece of construction paper and a south-facing window, plus more patience and the ability to leave it be for a while. (The Light Garden)
No Time For Flashcards posted on making your own post office and toddler shopping list. Fun!
This huge indoor drying rack at Engineer a Debt Free Life provides an interesting alternative to a clothesline. It would be rather practical in the wintertime when one needs moisture in the house, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to sacrifice THAT MUCH space for it. Priorities, I suppose.
How cute is this sweet pea tipi?!? (or teepee - depends on your region, I suppose) (@ Chasing Cheerios) I love the idea of making something like that more or less permanent.
Solar ovens are fascinating to me right now (here's one at SolarNow.org) but refer to my casserole on the grill above and I wonder if I need it. Of course, we do have to buy the propane.
Make your own bath toys at Plum Pudding.
This homemade rain at Salt and Chocolate was so intriguing that I had to click through. Something tells me that if I put a swimsuit on Goose and handed this to her, she'd love it!
Very cute backpack made from a towel at The Idea Room (via Lori).
For the toddler/preschool/homeschool set: toddler activity bags and phonics bags here, here, and here (Chasing Cheerios and Muses of Megret).
****EAT****
More popsicle recipes, found at Tipnut.
I'll probably never make these, but these sweet burgers and fries are ADORABLE. (Bakerella, who else?)
I keep stumbling across Muffin Tin Monday where you serve your toddler's lunch in a muffin tin on Mondays per whatever theme they have. Wonder if Goose would eat better that way? She might be a bit young to be charmed by the concept. Today, she ate her peas and left most of her pizza.
These lollipop firework cake toppers are so cool! I'm thinking flowers . . . (@ Wisdom of the Moon)
****DO****
Our pantry is a large cupboard, which is more than many have. Still, if we ever build a house, I would love a walk-in pantry, and ideas on how to organize it are always a good thing. Scroll down the comments to the one from Kay Brooks for good info.
****DON'T DO :>)
Trying to resist adding to my reader: Teach Mama. Argh! I don't know how long I'll be able to hold out!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Button and Fabric Barrettes
A while back, in one of my Reading the Whole Internet posts, I mentioned this post and its update, tutorials on making button and fabric barrettes. I made these for a niece's birthday a while back, but had plenty of trouble myself.
I ended up cutting a piece of fabric and stitching a pocket of sorts around the barrette. I first folded it up from the bottom so that the raw edge was as far into the open barrette as it could get. I then folded the top down and folded that raw edge under.
I gave very brief thought to machine stitching around the barrettes but quickly discarded that thought as the rigid barrettes would make that difficult. So, I hand stitched up one side and down the other of the barrettes. I then cut off the extra on either side, and used a liquid sealant (Fray Check, perhaps? Can't find it now-) to seal the raw edges on either side of the barrettes. Here's what they look like on the front and back:
You may notice that the ink I used to draw lines bled through - I actually re-did those. Then I went and bought a disappearing ink fabric pen! I used my hot glue gun to attach the buttons, trying to find that fine line between enough glue to hold it on and not too much that it doesn't stick well. As noted in the amendments, you can sew your button to a small scrap of fabric and then glue that onto the barrette.
Here are the finished products:
Pretty cute, I think! I also like the way the fabric covers the spot on the hem clip (which I used per the tutorial versus barrettes) where it is riveted together - I thought that might catch hair if a little girl just pulled them out instead of opening them.
For more frugal ideas, visit Life As Mom.
I ended up cutting a piece of fabric and stitching a pocket of sorts around the barrette. I first folded it up from the bottom so that the raw edge was as far into the open barrette as it could get. I then folded the top down and folded that raw edge under.
I gave very brief thought to machine stitching around the barrettes but quickly discarded that thought as the rigid barrettes would make that difficult. So, I hand stitched up one side and down the other of the barrettes. I then cut off the extra on either side, and used a liquid sealant (Fray Check, perhaps? Can't find it now-) to seal the raw edges on either side of the barrettes. Here's what they look like on the front and back:
You may notice that the ink I used to draw lines bled through - I actually re-did those. Then I went and bought a disappearing ink fabric pen! I used my hot glue gun to attach the buttons, trying to find that fine line between enough glue to hold it on and not too much that it doesn't stick well. As noted in the amendments, you can sew your button to a small scrap of fabric and then glue that onto the barrette.
Here are the finished products:
Pretty cute, I think! I also like the way the fabric covers the spot on the hem clip (which I used per the tutorial versus barrettes) where it is riveted together - I thought that might catch hair if a little girl just pulled them out instead of opening them.
For more frugal ideas, visit Life As Mom.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
More Yumminess
This afternoon, Goose and I "splish-splashed" in her wading pool and she honed her soap bubble-blowing proficiency since we didn't have to worry about dripping bubble solution all over. (I know I have a recipe for homemade bubbles somewhere - I need to look for that!)
As a recovering vegetarian, I'm pleased to announce that I survived grilling chicken for the first time! I used the boneless skinless breasts that I mentioned here that were in Amy's marinade.
In a word, delicious!
I will definitely be using this again! And, in the spirit of freezer cooking, I will freeze uncooked chicken breasts in the marinade and they will marinate as they thaw then be ready to throw on the grill! I do think they'd be quite good in the crockpot, and I will be trying them that way.
I also made a broccoli cauliflower salad, and for dessert, we had banana boats from Frugal Family Fun Blog. Also very delicious!
My broccoli salad recipe comes from a hospital (really!). I used to be on the regional health board and we met in one of the hospital's meeting rooms with a catered supper. This dish was so good, I wrote and requested the recipe. I halve the original recipe, so that is what I'll give you. Feel free to double it!
Veggie Salad with Cheese and Bacon
5 cups fresh vegetables, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use fat-free)
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon vinegar
Combine vegetables, cheeses, and bacon. Stir together remaining ingredients for dressing, mix well. Pour over vegetables, toss to coat. Cover and chill.
Suggested veggies include: broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, radishes, carrots, onion, green pepper
Personally, I stick to broccoli and cauliflower, and I cook it a bit first, otherwise we seem to get awfully rumbly in the tumbly. :>)
Food Substitutions
Since we live in the middle of nowhere, if I'm out of an ingredient, just running to the store isn't an option. Plus I do a lot of cooking during Goose's naptime, so I couldn't go anywhere even if I wanted! Enter The Cook's Thesaurus.
I have used it for a huge variety of things - what the proportion of ingredients is for self-rising flour (since I don't buy it), how much molasses and white sugar makes brown sugar, what cuts of beef are similar to swap out in recipes, and the list goes on. I've found it especially helpful when a recipe calls for a rather exotic ingredient that I can't find or is quite expensive. Often I can discover a more common, cheaper alternative, or I can confirm that I can leave it out with little ill effects.
Categories it covers include:
Vegetables * Fruits * Dairy * Flavorings * Liquids * Grains * Grain Products * Baked Goods * Legumes and Nuts * Meats * Fish * Vegetarian * Baking Supplies * Fats & Oils * Accompaniments * Equipment * Miscellaneous
There is also a search box in case you're not quite sure where your ingredient falls. I've used this site a LOT and have never been let down!
Interestingly, I've found there are two web addresses that both point to The Cook's Thesaurus. They are http://www.switcheroo.com/ and http://www.foodsubs.com/. I usually type in the switcheroo one because I can remember it more easily.
Happy substituting! For more kitchen tips, visit Tammy's Recipes.
I have used it for a huge variety of things - what the proportion of ingredients is for self-rising flour (since I don't buy it), how much molasses and white sugar makes brown sugar, what cuts of beef are similar to swap out in recipes, and the list goes on. I've found it especially helpful when a recipe calls for a rather exotic ingredient that I can't find or is quite expensive. Often I can discover a more common, cheaper alternative, or I can confirm that I can leave it out with little ill effects.
Categories it covers include:
Vegetables * Fruits * Dairy * Flavorings * Liquids * Grains * Grain Products * Baked Goods * Legumes and Nuts * Meats * Fish * Vegetarian * Baking Supplies * Fats & Oils * Accompaniments * Equipment * Miscellaneous
There is also a search box in case you're not quite sure where your ingredient falls. I've used this site a LOT and have never been let down!
Interestingly, I've found there are two web addresses that both point to The Cook's Thesaurus. They are http://www.switcheroo.com/ and http://www.foodsubs.com/. I usually type in the switcheroo one because I can remember it more easily.
Happy substituting! For more kitchen tips, visit Tammy's Recipes.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Weekly Link Roundup - Where Does Time Go?
It seems like I just posted one of these, and here it is the weekend again already. Holy buckets. Goose and I had a few hours of power shopping garage sale style today and yesterday. We came home with a toddler-sized slide, a bag of clothes pegs (just wait 'till you see what I do with THOSE!), a couple of vintage-ish craft book as is my seeming passion, a sit-and-spin, and a few other odds and ends. My goal was to find a pressure-type baby gate and an electric knife. No dice. Goose is a bit under the weather, a bit of a cold and her first actual episode of puking. Here's hoping THAT doesn't repeat itself anytime soon. Anyway, here's what I bookmarked this week:
LEARN
I thought this is a good intro article on bulk buying. (Wise Bread)
My kitchen is currently a war zone as this article on Tipnut is helping me get rid of ants. So far, so good.
We have two cats that like to sit in the windows and look out. One of their favorite windows is directly above our bedroom (that is in the basement) window. Occasionally, tom cats will wander by and mark their territory, and due to the poor quality of our window, our bedroom then stinks! I have taken to sprinkling cayenne pepper outside our window every now and then, but this article also from Tipnut gives cleanup pointers.
EAT
Thrifty Mommy at BlissTree.com has a recipe for pumpkin crunch cake that makes me want to go bake RIGHT NOW. I'm thinking I'll leave out the nuts, though.
And if I'm feeling the need to be just a bit healthier, I'll try this apple bread recipe from Frugal Upstate. (Hope the link works, it gave me some trouble.)
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY
There is so much I could say about this . . . but the bottom line is that I believe IVF is morally wrong. Here is a story about a couple's baby that was aborted after the embryo was implanted in the wrong woman.
This is interesting - a reprint of an article by an agnostic who is wondering why people can't figure out that the Catholic Church is not a democracy.
I love this list of ways to help your toddler behave at Mass at First Heralds. We can't pass a brick building that *might* be a church without saying "Hi, Jesus!". And considering our church is one block from our house, we say hi to Him a lot.
DO
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love these ideas at Martha Stewart for a fall party. Of course, Hubs is too busy actually harvesting for me to throw a harvest party, but I can dream.
And if I have such a party, I might whip up some cute little party lights as shown here at ReeseDixon.com.
MAKE
Here's a very cute girly skirt at Pleasant View Schoolhouse. I don't know how Goose is going to run around the farm in all these skirts I'm bookmarking, but thank goodness we go to church!
I am head over heels for these silhouette paintings at Chasing Cheerios. We won't get to them in time for Father's Day, but that's OK 'cause it would help Goose to be a bit older, anyway.
These bath salt bars are a great gift idea. (Instructables)
Sweet Thing(s) has a recipe for cornstarch dough that I bet Goose would enjoy.
I could see making notecards with this flower pounding method found at Build/Make/Craft/Bake.
LEARN
I thought this is a good intro article on bulk buying. (Wise Bread)
My kitchen is currently a war zone as this article on Tipnut is helping me get rid of ants. So far, so good.
We have two cats that like to sit in the windows and look out. One of their favorite windows is directly above our bedroom (that is in the basement) window. Occasionally, tom cats will wander by and mark their territory, and due to the poor quality of our window, our bedroom then stinks! I have taken to sprinkling cayenne pepper outside our window every now and then, but this article also from Tipnut gives cleanup pointers.
EAT
Thrifty Mommy at BlissTree.com has a recipe for pumpkin crunch cake that makes me want to go bake RIGHT NOW. I'm thinking I'll leave out the nuts, though.
And if I'm feeling the need to be just a bit healthier, I'll try this apple bread recipe from Frugal Upstate. (Hope the link works, it gave me some trouble.)
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY
There is so much I could say about this . . . but the bottom line is that I believe IVF is morally wrong. Here is a story about a couple's baby that was aborted after the embryo was implanted in the wrong woman.
This is interesting - a reprint of an article by an agnostic who is wondering why people can't figure out that the Catholic Church is not a democracy.
I love this list of ways to help your toddler behave at Mass at First Heralds. We can't pass a brick building that *might* be a church without saying "Hi, Jesus!". And considering our church is one block from our house, we say hi to Him a lot.
DO
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love these ideas at Martha Stewart for a fall party. Of course, Hubs is too busy actually harvesting for me to throw a harvest party, but I can dream.
And if I have such a party, I might whip up some cute little party lights as shown here at ReeseDixon.com.
MAKE
Here's a very cute girly skirt at Pleasant View Schoolhouse. I don't know how Goose is going to run around the farm in all these skirts I'm bookmarking, but thank goodness we go to church!
I am head over heels for these silhouette paintings at Chasing Cheerios. We won't get to them in time for Father's Day, but that's OK 'cause it would help Goose to be a bit older, anyway.
These bath salt bars are a great gift idea. (Instructables)
Sweet Thing(s) has a recipe for cornstarch dough that I bet Goose would enjoy.
I could see making notecards with this flower pounding method found at Build/Make/Craft/Bake.
Baby Changing Table
I have designs of doing a little tour of our nursery which was assembled with things that were mostly given to us, but for now, I'll start with telling about our changing table. The first thing you may notice is that it's actually a dresser!
This is what my mother used as a changing table for my brother and me, and I happily accepted when she offered it to me to use with the Goose. I believe she put a folded towel down as a pad; I opted to purchase a changing pad from Wal-Mart for about $20. (it looks like it's gone up a bit)
Rather than buy several covers for it, I received two homemade ones as gifts (my MIL made the one shown below) and after measuring, I found a pair of extra large pillowcases on clearance that match the rest of the room perfectly. When Goose was still spitting up, I placed a burp rag under where her head laid and changed it as needed.
(Note that you can see my homemade wipes and homemade detangler in the photos!)Goose has always enjoyed watching herself in the mirror, and it is so handy to have her things right there as I'm changing her. The top left drawer has been used for burp rags, socks, leg warmers, and now holds some tiny undies, too; the top right drawer holds her "toiletry" items such as hair doodads, comb, clippers, thermometer, and lots more miscellaneous. The middle drawer holds her clothes (I hang some in the closet as well), and the bottom drawer holds blankets. I probably need to move those out as we don't use them at all.
When the door is open, it is against the side of the dresser, so I put a stick-on pad on the door to protect both of them. Then, I hung a hook that goes over the door, and tied a pretty ribbon to the handle of a basket I received as a shower gift and use that to hold diapers in reach.In the top picture, you can see a small calendar hanging on the wall in the reflection of the mirror. During Goose's first year, I had one of those calendars on which you can record all their "firsts". Last year, we received a calendar with pictures of my nieces on it, and it now hangs in the spot. Goose loves looking at her cousins, and naming them off.
Underneath the dresser, I keep a large stainless steel bowl with some toys, and usually I keep her extra disposable diapers under there, too.
So, for about $30 and blessings from friends and family, we have enjoyed a delightful place to diaper our little one! For more frugal ideas, visit Life As Mom!
Inaugural Seven Quick Takes
--1--
We had quite a hail storm go through last night. No branches down, but lots of leaves are scattered all over. Our siding took some hard dings, and my garden looks a bit sad. I'm hoping it'll bounce back!! A cousin that lives a few miles from us said she noted hail that was near baseball sized. Yikes!
--2--
--2--
Hubs is fishing again today. I'm glad he gets to do fun things like that but I sure miss him while he's gone.
--3--
--3--
Goose and I are going to hit some garage sales this weekend. The nearby town is having city-wide sales, and I've marked a few that I want to go to for sure. One of the outfits I picked up for her last weekend is missing a few buttons, grr! It's my fault for not looking it over more closely. If I had sold it, though, I'd have attached a note (or piece of tape) that noted the missing buttons, AND I sure wouldn't have sold it for $2.75! But that's just me.
--4--
--4--
I practiced my knitting just a little bit more. I think I'm doing it right, anyway. I'm very deliberate still - my mom told me how she could knit and read, or watch TV. I'm not there yet.
--5--
--5--
I noted that Goose didn't nap the day I learned how to knit, and didn't sleep all that well that night. She's taken great naps since then (even falling asleep quickly, not her normal MO) and didn't peep once during the storm last night. It's all about letting go of that fear, right? Even when the two-year-old is being VERY TWO!
--6--
--6--
I don't think I've mentioned that Goose is going to be gone for a whole WEEK around the 4th of July. She's going to my parents', and my brother and his family will be there, so she'll have a ball. I'm pretty sure I'm going to miss her like crazy, in between appointments for a massage and my annual exam, work, hopefully a baseball game with Hubs, etc.
Oh, I really have no excuse for not cleaning the house top to bottom - except for all the blog posts I want to write. I'm thinking of a system where for every minute that I clean, I can spend like 50% of that much time on the computer, until the cleaning is done. Maybe I'd better cut back to 25%, though . . .
--7--
--7--
I will be participating in a weekly Bible study starting next week. I'm looking forward to spending a bit more time in God's word - there's so much to learn, and I can't figure it all out on my own!
Visit Conversion Diary for more quick takes!
Visit Conversion Diary for more quick takes!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
And a Good Time Was Had By All!
My small successes this week are all related to a fun time yesterday.
1) I *finally* got together with a friend in one of the nearby "cities". We've been saying "we need to get together" for well over a year.
2) Said friend began teaching me how to knit! And was so generous as to give me a pair of her knitting needles to boot!
3) Goose ended up not napping yesterday - I thought for sure she'd conk out on the way home. While I wasn't as patient with her last night as I should have been (especially during the HUGE cannonballs she was doing in the bathtub while I was working on my laptop next to it), I have been patient with her this morning. Right up to the time she walked out the door with Hubs to go to my MIL's since I have to work this morning. (It's much easier to be patient when there's a light at the end of the tunnel, eh?)
Here's hoping for a good nap this afternoon! For more moms' small successes, visit Faith & Family here.
1) I *finally* got together with a friend in one of the nearby "cities". We've been saying "we need to get together" for well over a year.
2) Said friend began teaching me how to knit! And was so generous as to give me a pair of her knitting needles to boot!
3) Goose ended up not napping yesterday - I thought for sure she'd conk out on the way home. While I wasn't as patient with her last night as I should have been (especially during the HUGE cannonballs she was doing in the bathtub while I was working on my laptop next to it), I have been patient with her this morning. Right up to the time she walked out the door with Hubs to go to my MIL's since I have to work this morning. (It's much easier to be patient when there's a light at the end of the tunnel, eh?)
Here's hoping for a good nap this afternoon! For more moms' small successes, visit Faith & Family here.
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