Little Hands

I actually finished something!

Maybe about a month ago I realized just how many paper towels we were using. We were going through the big Costco pack as if it were just three rolls. Every meal, every snack, Dylan would get sticky messy hands and mouth. Every meal I was using 1 to 2 paper towels to clean him up. Then maybe another to clean his high chair tray. Finally I decided I'd had enough of that. There had to be something else to use, something I could use over and over. So with left over scraps from another project I decided to make washcloths. Tiny washcloths. They measure approx 4 in. by 5 in. Perfect for Dylan's little hands and mouth and even the tray. Once I'm done with them I put it with the dirty laundry and wash it with all the clothes or towels. These have been great. Since I enjoy using them so much and saving paper towels I thought I'd start adding them to my Etsy shop. So here's a little 4 pack I've finished tonight. Hopefully they'll be cleaning some little hands in the future :)


P.S. I really need to stop writing posts after midnight. I re-read what I write about 15 times to see if it makes sense and most of the time it doesn't :P

Tonight

Every day there is someone out there who gets bad news about their own health or the health of someone they love.

Ever click on 'Next Blog' up on top? I did the other day. Most times I just keep clicking and don't stop. But there was a blog that made me stop and actually read. It was of a woman who has a daughter who just turned one years old. Her little girl was born with Down Syndrome. She's a strong woman with a positive out look on life and thanks God for sending her her beautiful perfect little girl.

Today she wrote a new blog. She just found out she has cancer. Cancer. She's married and has small children. A daughter with Down Syndrome. And she just found out she has cancer. Leukemia. And still she's staying positive.

I don't know this woman but my heart aches for her. And I realize how thankful I am with my life. Yes I just received sad news about Dylan. Yes he has a hard time speaking, but he's HEALTHY! He's smart. He's beautiful. He's alive and healthy.

Tonight I am thankful to God. Tonight I'm going to hug and kiss everyone in my little family. Tonight I am thankful for our health. And tonight I pray for this woman and her family.

Mama

My sons one word is "Mama". I'm torn on how I feel about that.

Nothing makes me happier when Dylan comes up to me and says Mama and I know he really means me.

But at the same time... when he calls everything and everyone else Mama it makes me a little sad.

These past few days have been hard on me. I notice more and more how Dylan's struggling every day. And honestly it seems like it's getting worse. I pray that we can start his therapy sessions soon.

Why'd I take a nap?!

The boys and I went over to my parents house to help them paint their kitchen. It went well. Though we didn't get much done. And I sorta fell asleep on the couch during a "break". Thankfully Dylan fell asleep at the same time and my mom let me sleep for a few hours. It was really nice. I haven't taken a nap since... I can't remember when. But now its 10:13 and I'm not even a little tired. That worries me since I'm normally tired at this time and still stay up till 2 a.m. Wonder if I'll see the sun come up this morning? Haha probably not! :)

I'm thinking of watching a movie but I have no idea at all what to watch. Guess I'll just have to sit at the computer and search for a while. Romantic comedy seems good. I started one called Timer but I just couldn't get myself to sit and watch it. I want to craft! I want to knit or crochet! But I don't have a project to work on. Ravelry has some great patters but I really don't feel like spending a lot of money right now. Maybe I should check lion brands site for some free things. Blah blah blah. This is probably the worst blog entry :P Maybe I can find some cute pictures to throw in so that its not a complete waste.

My husband and me

Aidan. Just in case he forgets who he is or gets lost ;)

Family photo (before Dylan)

Aidan sure LOVES hugs from Mommy! Don't know why he's trying to get away ;)

My boys and I. Crazy about these kids!

I had fun going through all these photos. Makes me smile to see everyone changing and growing and remembering the past. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

Oops, I forgot a title...

I meant to write a post since I have a few new things to share. Instead I watched a movie with my husband :) Amelie was great! If you haven't seen it, you really should!

Today I was going through the pictures from my cell phone and came across this one. I fell in love with these little boys and made them my new desktop background. Now every time I sit at my computer I go "Awwww". I really do make cute boys (thanks to my husband) but I'd really like for this next one to be a girl. And I say 'this' next one, not as in I'm pregnant right now (I don't think) but we're trying!


Hope everyone had a great Monday!