Blessed momma moments

Look at this sassssssss!!

This was exactly 5 minutes after she threw a total tantrum and 5 minutes before she threw another tantrum.

In my frustration at her terrible-two'ness that was shining through, I dumped her in to Henry's crib to chill out.

It was right here in this moment that I nearly cried. Not because she was being difficult and obstinate, but because I have two adorable babies. And they are babies. They rely on me. They are precious. And smart.

And I just felt happy.

Oh, I'm a happy person, so I wasn't lacking in happiness previously. It was just one of those eye-opening, holy cow I'm a blessed momma moments.

These kiddos grow like weeds. And this is the best time of my life. Right, there in that moment....was the best time of my life. And it was amazing realizing it. In an instant, sandwiched between a tantrum over who-knows-what and an attempt to brush the little dudes non-existent teeth. Best moment of my life.

And I've had some pretty cool moments in my life. You know the typical cool stuff, like getting married, graduating college, pushing a baby out drug free...and even some random others like traveling to Morroco or coaching my track girls to the state meet.

But....nothing trumphs the everyday awesome moments of motherhood.

Even if they are squeezed in between tantrums, poopy diapers and thrown spaghetti.

I'm a blessed momma.

 

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Shorts!

I finished these during KCW but never got around to blogging them. I've also got a few other things that still need to be posted too...plus a Caroline Party Dress for the girls birthday this weekend....and a baby boy blessing outfit!

Somehow these are the only shots I got...but they show my favorite parts!

Pattern: self drafted (and they fit!)

Fabric: brown+cream seersucker and a hint of Joel dewberry (from this dress)

I've been doing much more sewing lately and I love it! I've definitely learned a lot over the past two years. I learned to sew a little bit from my nana when I was really little, took a sewing class in high school, but I have pretty much taught myself. I realized last night that I really enjoy making my own self-drafted patterns, I didn't really realize how often I've done that over the past two years. But it's totally fun following other peoples patterns too and learning how they do something. It's sooooo much easier to follow a pattern - haha!!!
I would be happier if I could find just a few more hours a week though...oh! and a perpetual fabric fund! :)

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Easter 2014

 

Hmm...getting us all to look decent in a photo gets harder and harder.

Amelia got these cute little piggies in her Easter basket and she is obsessed!! She carried them around ALL DAY! Oh toddlerhood...it's so fun!

 

She also got a new toothbrush to brush the perly whites after all that Easter candy!

Blue marshmallow rabbits...Easter staple.

Coloring eggs: Amelia promptly dyed her hands every single color.

It poured down rain during our neighborhood Easter egg hunt, but as you can see Millie has the competitive spirit in her and still raced around to get all her eggs. The girl loves candy.

Happy Easter!

PS -- Henry slept through ALL of the various celebrations throughout the weekend. The Easter egg hunt, coloring eggs, Easter baskets, pictures, and church.... Next year, eh?

 

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Henry:: 2 months

Look at this guy!

He's getting so big!

He's probably closer to 3 months old now...but at his 2 month appointment he was nearly 12lbs and around 23 inches. Skinny and long. Although he has the cutest round chubby face, doesn't he?

The past few weeks he's gotten really good at smiling and laughing. It's pretty precious when he kicks his little legs and grins in excitement. He's such a happy little guy.

He comes to track practice with me when the weather is nice and has even toughed it out for two track meets so far. He doesn't complain and is wrapped up snug in the boba wrap!

He likes to eat every 2.5-3hr and usually wants to eat twice at night. Every now and then he will give me a glorious stretch of sleep and only wake up once. It's magnificent! Other nights, like last night, he'll wake up 3 times. Those nights suck...a lot, as they usually follow a couple nights of 1x feedings.

I feel as though Henry has always been here. His face is so familiar to me...I feel as though I've known him forever. I'm not sure if it's because I'm remembering holding baby Amelia or what...but I just feel as though I've always known Henry. It's a good comforting feeling for a momma to have. Round 2 of motherhood is treating us well. He's hunger/sleep signs are easy to read and we spend a bunch of time just cuddling up on the couch. He loves to be held -- much more than Amelia did. Which I don't mind at all, but it's kinda hard to do as I'm chasing around an almost 2 year old all day.

So there it is. My Henny Roo Roo (isn't that a ridiculously sweet nickname? He's gonna love it when he's 16).

 

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KCW Spring 2014: wrapping up part 1

KCW is officially over and I made it sewing every day! I think I've got plans to try and keep it up for at least 3 times a week too. I still have a ton of things I want to make, including finishing the Perfect Pattern Parcel patterns.

Raglan Tee and Piggy Skirt

Fabric: Girl Charlee cotton jersey and some jersey from Joann's that I dyed a looooong while back.
Pattern: self-drafted/flashback skinny tee

Piggy Circle Skirt (which she loves and promptly wore to church)

Fabric: girl charlee

Pattern: tutorial from MADE

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KCW Spring 2014:: (what day is it?!)

Doggie Tee

Sorry-- You only get iPad/iPhone pics these days!

Pattern: Figgys Celestial Tee

Fabric: Got Dog cotton jersey knit - Girl Charlee

How it went: I'm sad it's slightly ginormous on the girl. Although, she digs the doggies. My printer scaled the pattern a little too large, so I sized down, but it's still a bit big. She's still wearing it though, as we speak. So I'll make another smaller one for sure. I love the curved hi-low hem and the sleeves.

Easy pattern, took me 1.5hrs?

Totally loving KCW so far: Day 1 :: Day 2

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KCW Spring 2014:: Day 2

Here is Amelia's Easter/Birthday dress. I haven't decided which it will be...maybe both?

I totally love this dress and fabric! It'll look better once I iron all the wrinkles out too. :)

Florals +Linen are a favorite combo.

Pattern: Hanami dress

Fabric: Joel Dewberry - Dainty Daises

It was super easy to put together with the cross back bodice. It is a little thick, which I am ok with. It's still cold in the spring, so I purposely lined it with a soft stretchy flannel, because Mia loves all things soft.

I am definitely going to make a Hanami top sometime soon, because they are cute!

Also....I hate sewing buttons. Still didn't sew them on yet. I'll get to it...eventually.

...........

I also managed to squeeze in a pair of Prefontaine shorts. Being a track coach in Oregon, I couldn't resist getting these as a bonus in the perfect pattern parcel!!

Maybe I'm tired, but I struggled with the directions and getting my stitches to look nice even though I pretty much knew what to do and it was a simple sew. I think it was also using a stretchy cotton knit. I think they will be ginormous on Amelia...we will see tomorrow morning when I can get some better pictures. At least she has all spring and summer to grow into them.

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KCW Spring 2014:: Day 1

Okay, so I made these a little bit before KCW because I knew I wouldn't have time to finish and get photos of what I worked on the first day. But do know, that I nearly completed the cutest floral Easter/birthday Hanami dress!! I'll finish the hem and buttons tonight and then take photos in the morning.

So here are my "Day 1" pieces. The theme for KCW is Mini Me, so I made little matching leggings for Henry and Mia. Leggings are my favorite. So fast. So easy.

The girl has crazy bed-head, didn't stop moving and is diaper less.

Whatever.

Fabric: Girl Charlee cotton jersey knit

Pattern: self drafted

Here is another black and white combo.

Apparently, I'm into black + white?!

I have no idea when I found time to make this? I think a random nap time two weeks ago...? It's a flashback skinny tee, extra long to be more of a tunic, with a wonky pocket.

Fabric: repurposed old black thermal shirt from Dan + girl charlee stripes

Pattern: Made by Rae flashback skinny tee

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Kids Clothing Week: Spring 2014

I'm all ready for Kids Clothing Week! I saved my pennies (and gift cards!) for fabric and it's all washed and ready to go.

I also bought the Perfect Pattern Parcel #2. I mostly have been drafting my own patterns from other clothing, but this seemed like a good deal as it supports indie designers and education and has some fun patterns. Some bonus shorts came with it too!

The goal is to sew for at least 1 hr every day fBor a week.

So we will see how well I do.

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