Where did the time go?

It was one of those days. 

No, I don't mean terrible horrible, no good, very bad type of days.  It was more of where did the time go?

This morning when I looked at the clock, it was already time to go to work.  I didn't even get to finish up my breakfast with the kids.

Then before you know it, they day is gone and there's still a pile of paperwork on my desk. I'm late in getting home.

And they want books.  I say sure, until I look at the time.  My goodness, how could it be dinner time already? Books will have to be after dinner.





And then it's dinner and dessert (of course).

And then look at the time...we need to squeeze in baths. Books after bath.

And then I find myself with two squeaky clean kids. We finally sit down to read books and it's bedtime. Not fair.  I want at least another 12 hours with these guys before I have to put them to bed.  How is it time for bed already?!  I mean I *just* started my day.

I start wallowing. 

Stop it, Jackie.  Enjoy the time you have.  

Every little bit counts. Be thankful for what you have rather than wishing the day was different, I tell myself.  So, today, that is what I'm aiming to do.

Another handmade doll.

Be warned...I've been into doll making lately. The last horrah with my sewing machine before spring pulls me into the garden.  You don't mind seeing a couple dolls do you?

Here's my last one (all upcycled that one).  And here's my latest...

Created especially for a sweet newborn.  With three older siblings, there's not much they needed, I'm sure.  But a handmade doll?  There's always room for one of those, I suppose. Stay tuned...I'm finishing up another...

Spotlight on my Dad: Kid Size Table

You never know what my dad is going to pack into his vehicle when he comes.  I'm lucky the last time it was really good stuff...not junk he wants to get rid of.  

 

I thought these chairs were long gone. They were mine when I was a kid...and they were my dad's when he was a kid.  He fixed them up and now they're set for a 3rd generation.

The center of the table was a chunk of wood my dad found in my grandfather's basement.  And the edge are from wood from our neighbors.  Lots of love and memories in this piece. 

Topped with my brother's old metal tractors.

It's been getting lots of use already.

Although the biggest use of late is throwing a mama made quilt over it.  They do love tent living.

Thanks, BOG!

A Skirt for Sweet Girl

I made this:

Inspired by this gift from my pal at Created Custom:

I like to have a little red/white/blue for this patriotic Fourth of July baby.

I liked the length for my soon to crawl little girl.

Didn't take long.  The skirt was on for no more than 3 minutes before she began to crawl. 
Crawled to something she shouldn't have and then she was off to her dad.  And she's hasn't stopped.

We have to watch even more closely...she crawls to stand.

We have two fast movers now and life just got even more interesting and fun.

Quilt 84

Quilt 84-2004-Lap Size

On my back...

Is a sweet girl.  She's big enough now.  She loves being there.  I love having her there, too.

She has a bedroom!!!

I'm embarrassed to say that sweet girl's room has been a 'dumping' ground for unpacked boxes since we moved. She's in our room so we don't have to heat one more room.  Riiiight.  Who am I kidding?  She's in our room because I want her there.  I love my babies close. 

Anyway, this was the big reveal the first night. There's still so much I want to do...but it's a start!

And a few day pictures...

 And of course sweet girl.

 She had enough, but you can see that tooth.