That's sew much fun

Here are some more burp cloths that I made. The one on the right has a terry cloth backing, which is GREAT for absorbancy. The one on the left was just a practice square so now it's a nice, soft place for my camera to sit on my desk. :) It actually fits it perfectly!

I am so motivated to sew, sew, sew although that requires time I don't always have (or want to have) since I want to spend as much time with Cam as I possibly can.

I didn't realize that ironing is a big part of sewing. I think once I find a good, quiet spot for the sewing machine, I might just set up the ironing board as well. I'm the type of person that doesn't like to start a project one night and finish it the next. Especially if it takes a week to get back to it.

I know that sewing is going to take a lot of patience (especially since I'm really starting to get into photography as well now), but I'm willing to work at it.

Side note: I saw lots of fun Superman, Dr. Seuss and other patterns at the fabric store so I'm DEFINITELY going back for more!!

Sewing Fun!

For Christmas one of my major (big) gifts was a sewing machine from Santa. Thank you mom! I have always had an interest in sewing. In other words, I buy something like curtains and think to myself, "Man, those could really use another layer so less of the sun shines through." Or something to that effect.

After looking at my poor, bare machine sitting on a table for almost two months, I decided to go to a fabric store today and get started! I was quite overwhelmed by the mass quantities of fabric, string, "quarters" and books. There was terry cloth, fleece, etc. I only list two types of fabric because I have no idea what anything else is called. Cotton? No? Yes? Who knows ...

Well whatever the material, I sewed this (let's call it a) burp cloth. I really just wanted to practice sewing and make sure I could number one, do it, and number two, do it in a straight line. I ran through the bobbin right as I finally figured out how to properly thread the top string and not break it. Oh well. You sew and you learn.

I loved the fabric above because it's so vibrant and has fish on it! I thought it'd be perfect for Brad to take Camden to the Boat Show tomorrow with, since I'll be working at the hospital all day. Hopefully he'll get to see Grandpa Jones!!

I really have NO CLUE what to sew next. (Please comment and give me practical, easy ideas.) Please and thank you! :) I think I'll sew another burp cloth and practice using a different type of stitching. Sounds fun! Once I really get the hang of this, I'm going to put some more backing on our bedroom curtains (Cam's too) so that they block more light. I think they are pretty and all, but not-so-much functional.

PS - A HUMONGOUS thank you to my friends Rachel and Angie for inspiring me to sew and making me (and Cam) so many wonderful things! We should have a sewing party soon (aka teach-Kelly-to-sew party). ;)

Camden is officially mobile

Camden has learned to crawl and sit up from crawling so he is officially (and extremely) mobile!

Although I am excited for him, I'm also a little nervous at the same time. I already miss the times I could lay him down on the ground and he'd be at least in the vicinity of where I left him if I have to go do something real quick.

He also has learned how to wave. He doesn't quite yet wave to strangers, but he does to himself in the mirror and to mom and dad! :) He has so much energy and love. It's too precious sometimes.

He is also cutting another tooth. This one is on his top, left side. That part of the day is not-so-precious, if you know what I mean.

Happy Valentine's Day

I'm usually not one to celebrate "Hallmark holidays" but I'm going to use every excuse to make chocolate-covered strawberries.

Okay, okay, quit drooling already!

This will be my first Valentine's Day as a mom, not that it's a big deal (I mean Mother's Day is going to be so great!) I did want to do something special for my husband since he's been a HUGE help lately with the up-all-nighters, crying, teething, etc. I really just need to not be so harsh on him when he tries to help me out around the house; or otherwise.

Being a mom has made me realize that my OCD/Type-A personality has to be put on the back burner. I can't fully expect the house to be spotless when people come over. Nor can the dishes always make it into the dishwasher by the end of the night (or week, for that matter.) At the end of the day, I know I can always count on him to be there for me. Through the mood swings and rants, he's always so forgiving and I absolutely love that about him. <3

I know I'm getting all mushy and I'm not even the flowers-and-chocolate type of girl, but I just wanted to write something short and sweet to thank him. Thank you.

Also, thank you for giving me the most beautiful son I could've ever asked for!!!

Messy meals

Meal time is and probably always will be the most interesting time of the day for me and my child. At first it was easy. Baby to breast is all he needed. Then he got older and started reaching for our foods and trying to put it in his mouth. Let the puree spoon feedings begin. What's the next step you ask?

Yes, we've reached the stage where Camden wants to put his own food in his mouth. I've really got to find less messy foods than avocado and prumes. Come on mom, THINK!

I'm very excited that Cam wants to chew his food and can feed himself (for the most part), but I know now why there are such products like this out on the market. My floors will never be clean again. Well, we do have a dog so maybe...