Shelba

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap

To my pug, Lola,

Why must you tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap into Z's room while she is sleeping?  Why MUST you go down there?  Your nails wake her up.  Listen, Lola, I need Z's naps as much if not more than Z.  I need time to myself and the time that I get from a nap is very important to me.  Believe me, pug, you will be happier if I am happier, I promise you.  We're talking an extra greenie toothbrush here and there if you quit waking my kid up.  Get it?

Great, there she goes, she is awake.  And what do you do?  You start barking like a maniac and then tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.  Great.  Pug, you are in so much trouble.  No Greenies Toothbrushes for you. 

Love,

Your Mother

Inappropriate Party Attire

There is nothing like being the only grownup to show up to a Halloween party wearing a costume.  Well it wasn't really a costume, but more of a getup that consisted of rolled up jeans so you could see my Halloween knee high socks, a skull pin, a freaky scarf, green eyeshadow, and these sunglasses. 

The Flower

Must Remain Calm Next Time

We went to our agency's Halloween party today.  It was a lot of fun, Z looked cute, we got to see some friends.  But on the way home she started to scream like she  was in serious pain and she was digging at her ears.  It was horrible.  It started to freak me out in a big way so I started to cry with her and then I tried calling my husband so he could call our doctor because I knew that the doctor's office would be closing soon.  But I couldn't get through to his cell so I started screaming and crying even more right along with Z.  I was majorly freaking out.  I wish I could say that I remained calm, but I didn't.  She was crying, "Mama, mama, mama!" And I kept saying, "Z, Z, Z, I'm sorry!" 

God, it hurts when something is wrong with her and I can't help.  It physically hurts.  And when I usually try to stay calm, but dang, I did not stay calm and that irritates me.  I was really mad that I couldn't get a hold of R to have him call the doctor.  I was pissed that I couldn't do anything for her other than keep on driving.  I finally got a hold of R and he calmed me down.  Then Z fell asleep. 

Ugghh, poor Z.  She seems okay now.  We got home and I gave her a bottle even though she doesn't get an evening bottle anymore.  The I dosed her with motrin and now R is out getting us Chinese food. 

Must remain calm next time.  Must remain calm next time. 

Tumor Fundraiser

Check THIS out. 

The Quilt and The Toothbrush

My quilt sold for $255!  It is on its way to its new home as I write this.  And you know what, it wasn't hard to let it go.   It helps that it is going to a lovely mother-to-be and that it raised money for HTS.  Go, quilt, go!   

Z still hates having her teeth brushed.  It is a nightmare for both of us.  I dread it and she hates it.  Evil Stepmother suggested that I try an electric toothbrush with her and it works!!  She tolerates it and I get to give her teeth a good brushing!  I'm so happy about this, I can't tell you.  She is not exactly cooperative, but she doesn't cry and she does allow me chances to get at her teeth.  Love it, love it, love it. 

Down For the Night

Ahhhh yes, Z is down for the night.  I love my girl, gosh, how I love her, but there is nothing like being free to sit down and not worry that she is getting into something that will hurt her. 

Wednesdays is toddler class day.  We are half way through the "semester" and I'm not sure we will sign up for next time.  It is good for Z, I know, she gets to interact with other kids, she gets to explore, to try new things, so I will probably do it again.  Or maybe I'll look into another program.  We'll see.  All I know is that I didn't feel like going today.  I came so close to us staying home, but at the last minute I guilted myself into strapping Z into the carseat and going.  Then I got there and saw my friend and told her how I really didn't want to be there and she confessed that she NEVER wants to be there.  And then I didn't feel so bad.  Misery really does love company. 

I'm still working on my Modern Quilt-Along quilt.  I finished the panels of strips, cut them up into smaller strips and now I have to sew these smaller strips together.  Don't bother trying to make sense of what I just said, just know this,  I have A LOT of work to do still.  Quilting is good therapy though, so it is all good. 

Well, I had better go.  My parents are coming this weekend so I had better start tidying up now. 

The Auction!

The Half the Sky Foundation auction has started and I have donated a quilt that I made.  I love this quilt and it is hard to let it go.  (I think Julie said this in one of her posts about her quilts too.)  My quilt is being auctioned and it has bids!  So exciting!  Part of me is tempted to outbid everyone so I can keep the quilt, but I'm going to to try to control myself. 

FYI, I'm donating 100% of the money made from the quilt to Half the Sky.

Half the Sky is very dear to my heart because my daughter was in their program.  I recently received three pictures of Z, one at 2 months (I cried and cried when I saw my girl at 2 months), 5 months, and 9 months (Actually, I cried and cried to see my girl at 5 months and 9 months too).  And with each of these pictures came a progress report of what Z was doing and what her teacher was working on with her.  Z's teacher was also in the picture.  It goes without saying that these photographs and reports are priceless.  Someone could offer to switch the pics and reports out with the Mona Lisa and I wouldn't do it.  Nothing could inspire me to let these pics go. I am so grateful to Half the Sky for being there for Z and for providing Z with these important links to her first year. 

Anyway, if you get a chance, browse through the auction and maybe you'll see something that you want to bid on. 

Quilts

Here is what I'm working on these days.  The hot pinks look kind of red in this picture and it is not red.   

Some times I get to looking at the green fabric and I start to fret that it is not going to work with the pink.  Maybe once I start piecing the squares I'll quit fretting.  This quilt calls for five panels of those strips and so far I have three done. 

I'll put up a picture or a link of a finished version of this quilt later.

Here is the quilt I'm working on that I have put on hold.  I needed to step away from it for awhile.

Hah, I just realized that this quilt is pink and green also. 

Uh oh, Z is up, must go. 

Sour-pussing It Out

I'm very, very tired today because my sweet Z was up half of last night and up early this morning. And because of her lack of sleep she sour-pussed out all day. All. Day. My lack of sleep and her sour-pussing caused me to sour-puss out. Basically, Z and I were sour-pussing out together. All. Day.

She hates having her teeth brushed. To be accurate she doesn't mind having her bottom teeth brushed but when I brush the top teeth she cries and cries. I'm as gentle as can be. The only way she doesn't cry is if I get someone to distract her while I take the Brillo Pad to her mouth. I've tried reasoning with her, telling her that she is going to have little candy corns for teeth if she doesn't cozy up to brushing her teeth, but she is not big on being reasoned with right now.

God, I love my kid. Even if she does eventually have a candy corn smile, I'll still think that there is nothing like her. (Note: I refuse to let her have candy corn teeth, I promise.)

I have pictures to upload of the quilt I'm working on, but we can't find one of the magical cords needed to do this.

I'm pondering making cookies to freeze for Christmas. Like maybe make a batch a week and then stick in the freezer. I'm pondering this. Not sure if I will get around to doing it, but I will surely think about it.