We've all found our own ways of keeping busy as we wait for baby. While the two of us are watching movies, finishing projects and doing some last-minute reading, Wally has taken to other pursuits.
January 30, 2009
January 25, 2009
A new look : 2
There always seem to be a multitude of projects percolating in the back of my mind. But, I need some sort of push to take action and get started and then another good push to finish. The baby deadline had my sewing maching in high gear over the weekend.
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I hadn't given much thought to the baby coming early. I have had February 6th locked in my mind for the past 38 weeks give or take a few. Until the doctor (and some well-meaning friends and co-workers) pointed it out last week, I hadn't considered the possibility that the baby would be born early, thus thwarting my plans to finish up a few projects around here.
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This lovely rocking chair seemed a steal at $10 last summer. Note the packing tape holding the stuffing in. I was sure that among all the sunny days off, I'd find the time to give it a facelift.
Fast forward 7 months. I drew patterns based on the lovely original cushions and tried to fashion new ones. The batting I chose for the back was too thin, and the seat cushion puckered and pulled. I ruined the fabric originally intended for the project by cutting it before I really knew how I was going to accomplish the task. So, I gave up.
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At the end of last week the realization hit, "Oh my God! There's a baby coming and we have no place to rock her!" My nesting urge kicked into a flurry of activity. New fabric was purchased at a local quilt shop, and said fabric WAS NOT cut until a suitable mock up was completed. See below.
After much contemplation and discussion with Kole, I began construction on the real cushions.
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FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm not that skilled on the sewing machine. I abhor following traditional patterns - I am too impatient. (This explains the piles of half-cut pattern pieces stacked in the craft closet.) The pattern for this project was drawn on the back of some Batman wrapping paper. And although the directions were all in my head, the project went more smoothly than I had anticipated.
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5 hours later we arrived at this.
I'm not going to lie - I love it! The fabric has nursery rhyme sayings on it, and the colors mesh well with the decor in the baby's room. What do you think?
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I hadn't given much thought to the baby coming early. I have had February 6th locked in my mind for the past 38 weeks give or take a few. Until the doctor (and some well-meaning friends and co-workers) pointed it out last week, I hadn't considered the possibility that the baby would be born early, thus thwarting my plans to finish up a few projects around here.
:
This lovely rocking chair seemed a steal at $10 last summer. Note the packing tape holding the stuffing in. I was sure that among all the sunny days off, I'd find the time to give it a facelift.
Fast forward 7 months. I drew patterns based on the lovely original cushions and tried to fashion new ones. The batting I chose for the back was too thin, and the seat cushion puckered and pulled. I ruined the fabric originally intended for the project by cutting it before I really knew how I was going to accomplish the task. So, I gave up.:
At the end of last week the realization hit, "Oh my God! There's a baby coming and we have no place to rock her!" My nesting urge kicked into a flurry of activity. New fabric was purchased at a local quilt shop, and said fabric WAS NOT cut until a suitable mock up was completed. See below.
After much contemplation and discussion with Kole, I began construction on the real cushions.:
FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm not that skilled on the sewing machine. I abhor following traditional patterns - I am too impatient. (This explains the piles of half-cut pattern pieces stacked in the craft closet.) The pattern for this project was drawn on the back of some Batman wrapping paper. And although the directions were all in my head, the project went more smoothly than I had anticipated.
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5 hours later we arrived at this.
I'm not going to lie - I love it! The fabric has nursery rhyme sayings on it, and the colors mesh well with the decor in the baby's room. What do you think?
We heart the culinary arts
Maybe it's all that Top Chef we make him watch, but the rattle of mixing bowls, crinkling of food packaging or whir of the electric mixer seem to call to Wally. He works hard to wedge himself between our legs and the cabinets so that he's first in line should something, anything, hit the floor. Yesterday the sweet, sweet smell of M&M chocolate chip cookies kept him entranced. I'm just sad the camera batteries konked out before I could get a shot of him pawing at the oven door.
January 23, 2009
A new look
We almost forgot to take a before shot - so it looks a little worse than it should being that half the carpeting is already ripped off.The final product turned out quite nicely.
January 21, 2009
Consider us educated
Today marks an important day for us. We have officially finished all the birth and infant related classes at the hospital! I can't say I found some of them thrilling or even all that informative, but we picked up a few tidbits along the way, and I suppose that can't hurt, right? My due date is only 16 days away... suddenly the to-do list seems to be gaining items by leaps and bounds! This can't be it! Are we ready for this?
January 18, 2009
Keeping Warm
Blankets
Originally uploaded by thehousewherewelive
Our talented friends and family have provided us with a plethora of homemade blankets and afghans. They're perfect for cuddling with a new baby, don't you think?
January 16, 2009
One person's trash...
is my treasure! I'm home from work for the 2nd day in a row due to the frigid temperatures, and it seemed terrible to waste the whole day inside. So, I ventured out to the local thrift stores and came home with a variety of treasures - both of the crafty kind and the literary kind.
I can't resist old books. I'm very excited about the atlas as the pictures inside are delightful. The Golden Egg Book is Little Golden Book reprint from the 70's - one more for our growing collection, and The Complete Christmas Book seemed like something everyone should have on their shelf to inspire holiday cheer!
January 14, 2009
Dreaming of spring
No work tomorrow - too cold! So I am wiling away the late-night hours dreaming of gardens I cannot plant until we find a forever house (which is still years away). I'll have to make do with the mysterious buds that pop out of our flower beds every spring. Two years ago I tried to document the flowers, identify and map them... I took some pictures, and identified like three flowers (daisies, coneflowers, lamb's ear). Apparently botany isn't my forte. Anyway, to help ease the chill of winter I'm sending out our deposit on a half-share at a local CSA. Click here for more info or to find one of your own!
January 13, 2009
Celebrations
Baby shower #3 is officially over. We have come away from these pre-baby celebrations so thankful, not just for the 'things' we've received but mostly for the kind words of encouragement.
:I've really appreciated the stories, advice and antecdotes that have been shared as we head into the homeward stretch. It's comforting to know that everyone's had their ups and downs, and that we've got lots of support there when we need it!
January 7, 2009
Testing, testing
Wally was kind enough to serve as a 30lb test weight for the bassinet that we inherited. It passed with flying colors - just waiting for its new occupant!January 4, 2009
Preparing
The diapers were washed...
And folded with care...
And folded with care...
In hopes that a baby soon would be there!
January 2, 2009
Happy New Year
We rang in the new year quietly, and in the days since we've had time to reflect a bit on the past year. Besides some great trips, time with friends, and wonderful memories, 2008 also brought promise.
In just a few short weeks we will finally be able to meet the little girl we've been dreaming about for months, and we can hardly wait! We've been busy preparing here at home - there's plenty to wash, fold, put away, assemble or sew. We'll try to share some things with you in the upcoming weeks as this little dream becomes reality.
In just a few short weeks we will finally be able to meet the little girl we've been dreaming about for months, and we can hardly wait! We've been busy preparing here at home - there's plenty to wash, fold, put away, assemble or sew. We'll try to share some things with you in the upcoming weeks as this little dream becomes reality.
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