Update on Baby, etc

I know it's been awhile; I have neglected my blog, sorry about that. I tend to forget things lately and my poor blog is one of them. So, again for those who don't already know, we are expecting another girl! We wanted a boy, but like with Madison (who we also wanted to be a boy) we are still excited that she's healthy and growing well! I've started to feel her move and I love that! It is my favorite part of pregnancy! Even in the last couple of months with Madison and she didn't have much room and stretched and I had to have my torso in a straight postion (so I needed to shift if I was sitting) I still loved it. :) We have a few name choices but nothing is certain yet. Madison kept calling her Dora, but she's finally changed that and now calls her one of our choices. She understands she's in my belly and knows that she will be there until she's done growing. I'm sure she hasn't put it together in her head that there is a real baby growing in there, but she talks like she somewhat understands. We'll see how she does come August! It's kind of weird this time because I had Madison c-section because she was breech; so this one will be a scheduled c-section also, which makes it weird because everyone asks when my due date is which is September 2nd but she will most likely be born in the last week or so of August. So, it's crazy because when people ask I feel like I have to explain it, instead of a simple answer. :)
As for everyone else, Jason is working for Hertz, but crazy hours so we see each other on a different schedule than everyone else. I am working at Madison's MDO, still and I'm also working at a church Sunday mornings which helps because the 2 jobs I have I can take Madison with me! It definitely makes things a lot easier than when I've worked anywhere else! Madison is still working on potty training! Some days she is all about it, some does she just wants to wear a diaper all day! I've asked and tried to get her to wear her big girl panties and work on going on the potty on days like today when we have nothing else going on, but she wanted the diaper. It's frustrating for me, because I know she can and is completely capable, she just chooses not to. Yes it would be easier if she was potty trained by August, but I'm not going to push it! It is also kind of weird because I feel like most of her class is potty trained so I really don't understand why she doesn't pick that up. This past week she tried at school a few times and I was so proud of that, but as soon as she's home, it's a different story. It's also hard because it feels like no matter what I do to build up the excitement she still strays and just wants a diaper. I don't know. I just continue working with her and try to be patient. It will come.
It's also interesting because this time around with the baby I have been sooooo anxious for her to get here! Almost from the time I found out I was pregnant! :) I've decided it's probably because I'm not working full time and then some like I was with Madison! I worked 8am to whenever Monday thru Friday with Madison and walked daily (as part of my job); so needless to say it's a different situation, but I'm trying to make sure I still walk enough and eat well. It's also been interesting because when I was pregnant with Madison I only knew a few people that were also pregnant at the time. This time I know just under 10! It is amazing! Especially because just under half work with me at the MDO!
Anyway, well I hope everyone enjoys their Easter weekend and praise God for sacrificing his son on the cross on this day!
Take care; until next time!!

It's Been A While

Well, it's been awhile since I've done a Friday Night Sew In and I've missed it! I haven't been able to sew much lately, and I was looking forward to it!! I had planned on working on some baby stuff, but I didn't know what to do so, I changed it. Of course, as usual I wait until the night of to decide what I was going to work on. Well, I found a cute little tutorial online and had it all set up to make it, but when I started to put it together it was too small for what I wanted. So, I took what I had and pieced together to make the bag I originally thought of. I had recently found this fabric at JoAnn's I really liked and really wanted to use it. Well, I worked on my bag and from the pattern I used changed it up a little. Ultimately I LOVE how it turned out and it served the purpose I wanted to use it for the funeral we attended today. Which was one of the first military I had been to, so it was pretty interesting.

I really wanted to sew a lot of baby things once I got my sewing machine and Madi was a baby, but I didn't get to, so this time I am really going to try and make a lot of baby stuff. :) So, I'll definitely have to participate in every sew in I can! :) I can't wait to see how this year will go!

Here are my pictures:

 

I love these birds! I did goof, in that I kept forgetting that it needed to make sure the fabric faced the right way, but oh well. :) 

This is the bag for the pattern I changed.

I left the top band off and changed the strap (birds)

Short but SWEET

I just wanted to post here, if you haven't heard or seen on Facebook, we are expecting baby number 2 in August! We were kind of planning it, but okay if it didn't happen. :) We are very excited and I'm sure Madi is too, but I don't think she quite understands what is going on. :) I am so greatful that, knock on wood, I have not had morning sickness yet, like I did with Madi. I will keep you posted as time goes by. :)

My Poor Abandoned Blog!

I have neglected my little blog! I'm so sorry! I've been working at CVS and I've been working a lot and definitely staying busy with that and keeping up with Madi! :)

Well, since my last post, Jason got a new job working for Hertz! I stay home part time with Madi, which I love but naturally still wish it was more! I try to make time for my sewing but it never works out that way! I need to since some of my Christmas presents will be sewn!! I've been trying to focus more on making my mark.! I recently met my regional manager, my local mentor and one of the top sellers in OKC (I was the other, which still surprises me lol). Well, we went to dinner and it was very motivating! If I didn't love mark. products enough already I loved mark. even more after that!! It is an incredible company to 'work' for!! I absolutely have always wanted to be able to stay home more and be my own boss and I know mark. offers that and more! Plus what girl doesn't love to play with make up and fashion?! It's pretty exciting! Ultimately I'd love to stay home raising our kids doing mark. and sewing!! I am slowing trying to make that happen!

Anyway, enough about me! :) So, Madison recently reached two and a half! I cannot believe she is so close to being three and preschool age, etc! She is so smart and I forget it sometimes and we'll be out and about and people will ask how old she is and surprised how well she talks and how smart she is for her age! Of course, I wish she knew a little more; mainly sign language, I really wanted to teach her more, but she says what she wants so much it gets lost! She knows a lot! She will say something and I have to stop for a minute because I can't believe she knew that! She remembers things from days ago and about certain people, it's funny! Right now she has been on this kick that if she knows a toy or something came from someone in particular, she asks for that toy that so and so got her! Like her little magna-doodle type thing she got last Christmas is her 'color game Grammy bought me'! Every time! She is funny! She asks when we pull up to CVS or I put on my shirt that I'm going to work! She can count to 10 and knows the numbers up to 20, they aren't always in order from 11 to 20, but she knows them! She was able to identify her ABC's a year ago, and now she can sing the song...she learned it a little backwards, but she knows it! She also likes to ask what everyone's name is! Most people love it and are very friendly, but sometimes it get be annoying....only when I'm already annoyed by something else; actually stuff like that cheers me up. :) She is getting too big! When shopping for her this Christmas it's amazed me, it seems like yesterday we were buying for a 6 month old or even the baby to be! Where did the time go?! Part of me (ok all of me) is ready for another baby, but I'm worried that with Madison being almost 3 I'll miss the small things with the 2nd one and that one will be 3 and Madison will be 6 or 7 before I even blink!! My oldest niece is already 9!! Just the other day she was Madi's age! It is crazy! Time is an amazing thing in every aspect!

Anyway, I've rambled on enough! Plus it's late and I need to get to sleep!! Have a great weekend and I will try to post again soon! I have a mark. party tomorrow, so hopefully I can let you know how it goes!! I'm donating a portion of my proceeds to March of Dimes and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! So, if you'd like to help with those let me know or donate before the years out (for tax purposes) :) They are both great causes, and I do have a personal link to both!

Take care!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

Update of Sorts!

Sorry I haven't posted much in way of life updates. Things have been pretty good here. Madi gets too big everyday! I can't believe how fast she is growing! She learns new words all the time! We're still working on potty training. She's sat on the potty a lot lately with nothing to celebrate. I think she might be anxious about it or something because she will either potty in her diaper directly before or after but not while sitting on the potty. It's just funny too because she really wants to sit on the potty but never does anything. Her potty is in the bathroom with us, so she sees what we do, so I don't know, maybe I'm trying too hard. I am a little anxious of her being trained because so many kids in her class are trained or close to it. I just keep reminding myself to step back and just let it be her time. I think part of it too is that I'll think she's ready so I'll try and work with her and it fails. It will come, I'm just trying to be patient. :) She also had her Curious George phase and still likes him but right now her favorite is Dora! We introduced her the toys first, but we recently got netflix so we've been watching the episodes. She still goes crazy for Caillou too! She is a fun little one! She is also at that age where she really fights to get her way. She tells me no a lot and has to almost be bribed just to do something! It can be frustrating, but she loves to play with Mommy and Daddy (and frankly anyone) so that's been fun too!
I did go visit my friend who had her 2nd baby and it definitely helped me see what I'd be in for if we were to have baby #2 any time soon. Although on the flip side seeing that baby and my best friend's baby, it's also giving me the fever! It will come in time. :) It's definitely great to see these little babies! It's also great to see their parents enjoying and loving on them! :) We are also having a good time at Mother's Day Out! They plan things for everyday during the summer to keep it fun! It's great! Last week we had water day and make your own Sundae, next week we have bike day. It's pretty fun, even though Madi's age group and the kids I watch can't get as involved as the older kids, they still loved having ice cream! It definitely keeps Madi and I busy and that's a good thing! :)
So, update on my 'businesses' I haven't plugged them as much as I'd like, but I am planning a mark. party in a couple of weeks to let people become familiar with the product, etc. I'm pretty excited about it. I haven't pushed my sewing too much I guess because I'm afraid if I get too busy with it, it will become more of a task than a fun hobby. I don't know, I'm still thinking about it, so we'll see. :)
Anyway, that's pretty much what I have for now. Thanks for reading! :)

June Friday Night Sew In

So, sorry I've been slacking when it comes to my blog. Friday was June's Friday Night Sew In. I got a new book that showed some little or no sew bag patterns and I didn't have any of the material to make anything and even looked to see if there was a way to use the fabric I had to make the bags but nothing stood out at me. So, instead I looked through my fabric and tried to find something I could make. I have this almost canvas material I bought trying to figure what I wanted to make I knew I wanted to make a tote of some kind but could never nail it down and actually still have some left over that I still can. :) Anyway, ultimately it worked out b/c I had some ribbon I've been trying to figure out what to do with it. So, I actually used the same pattern I used for the zebra bag I did a couple of sew ins ago. I love how this one turned out. So, here are the pictures! Sorry it's practically Sunday morning, but here they are!

Happy Father's Day!!!

I'll try to post something soon about everything else going on. :)

Friday Night Sewing

So, Friday night passed, and I got some stuff done; not enough considering my list and I tried working on some today but didn't get much done today either b/c Madison was a little cranky! :) I am almost done with one of my catalog bags and am so glad, because through the whole process I've had a hard time deciding how I wanted to do it. I hope the final project is everything I wanted and my cousin's want! I'm especially happy that I'm almost done with the first one b/c the second one will be a lot easier! :) I have not done my make up bags that I need done for Monday, so I'll have to work on those probably tomorrow, unless I have time tonight. :) So, without further ado, here are the 3 pics I have of my unfinished bag. :)

Front of the catalog bag and one of the sides

back and the other side of the bag

inside the bag, yes that's the table not the bottom,

that's b/c it's unfinished LOL! :)

Kristi, if you see this, hope you like it so far. :)