Mama Time * Stitching By Hand

Its been one of those weeks.

On Monday, Rylie's doctor was pushing us to start sleep training with her. On Tuesday, I spent the whole day paying bills, submitting claims to the insurance company, renewing my parking permit and driver's license, and submitting invoices. On Wednesday, I had to run around town on several errands with baby along for the fun. Yesterday, I picked up the guitar because I've been thinking that I would really love to learn to strum a Christmas tune before December 25th, and while tuning it, I broke a string. DRAT!

It's not all bad though, really, I should mention that Rylie is so content to hang out on her tummy on the mat. For the longest time she was fervently against tummy time, so this is a big accomplishment. She also rolls with ease from tummy to back and she is trying like mad to get from back to tummy, it's just her head that is slowing her down. She also is steadying herself while sitting up for a few moments at a time. And vocalizing . . . wow, is she ever vocalizing! High pitched squeals, grunts of concentration and lots of raspberry blowing is commonplace around here lately. I think the squealing is hurting Zipper's ears as he promptly leaves the room whenever she starts in.

Since Rylie is too little to read this blog, I thoight I would let you in on one of her presents we are planning to get her for Christmas. Won't this be just adorable in her nursery and a wonderful keepsake for her? I don't think it will arrive by December 25th, but I don't think she will mind all the same.

Despite all of this December busy-ness, and after I broke the guitar string yesterday, I decided some hand stitching time was in order. Remember my quilt? It is now available as a free download on Moda's website here. Just click on the first circle under the Suagr Pop! logo.

Here's to a little fun and relaxation after a busy busy week!