Peanut has a cold. I've been sneezed on, cried on, and dribbled on. We're in the wait and see part of her cold- will she be better tomorrow? Or will it turn worse?
Isn't motherhood fun?
In any case, I have been busy, while she sat and quietly watched "Dora the Explorer" and "Sesame Street" today. ("Dora" is said "DOHHH" by Peanut. It's super cute. Sometimes.) I made two totes for Christmas gifts from this really easy-peasy pattern from the "Sew Mama Sew" blog/shop. Totally a breeze to make, so I'll probably make a few more and hand them out for Christmas. I really want to have a hand-made Christmas this year- partially for budgetary concerns, partially for the idea that I love the idea of giving things that I have made, partially because I want to cut back on buying useless crap that no one wants or needs.
So, the answer?
Reusable tote bags that can be used for grocery-toting and other stuff. That pattern is really easy and super fast to make. I added a small bag to store it in, sealed with Velcro. So, a tote bag that can be rolled up into a small handy-dandy bag. Not the worst gift ever, right? I mean, it's not like when I was in high school and my mom gave me towels. Like, the ugliest towels EVER. And I did actually live with my dad. (Who did actually own a set of towels).
I also made up my own pattern for a tote bag that does have a lining. It's a little more finished style, but sort of similar. I'll post pictures soon, when I don't have a sister in law coming to stay tomorrow and my kid isn't sneezing all over the place. I'll also post pics of Peanut's two skirts I made.
Cross your fingers, maybe the kid will wake up smiling and healthy again. And maybe I'll get a little bit of sleep.
3 comments:
Aww. Sorry M. isn't feeling too hot. Runny noses are so fun, with all the green goop that sticks to everything. Your totes sound super cute. I have a million and a half canvas totes I use for groceries (when I don't forget to take them with me) and I love them. I remember those towels, and how much you loved them.
Do your kids ever get sick? Or do you just not complain about it like I do?
Remember- towels are not an acceptable gifts for children. :)
The totes did come out very cute. Yay!
Yeah, they get sick. It's just not worth complaining about anymore, unless it's big. No chicken pox or anything like that yet, though.
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