Sew Imperfect....

I enjoy sewing. I enjoy creating. I do not like it when things do not turn out perfectly. This is an area I have had to work on since I have begun sewing diapers and other things. I have come to adopt the idea that my work is "sew" imperfect!!! I know there will be errors and things will not be perfect. Does it still bother me??? Yes!!! Sometimes, but I am learning to live with it. The above pics are two items I made last night for a lovely little girl I baby sit sometimes. She just turned 2!!! I made the pillowcase dress with green in it because it's her momma's favorite color. :)

The blankie is made with a wonderfully soft minkee fabric so she can cuddle up in it. I knew I had to do something for her with this fabric when she was petting the diaper I made out of it!!! (It was clean, of course!)

Anyway, my stitching is not totally straight, and it is not boutique quality, but every stitch was made with love! Happy Birthday Jovi!!!

Yes, you have to...

I chose this title for my blog because it seems to be the most common thing out of my mouth these days. With my two boys being 6 and 10, I am constantly questioned about any and all requests I make of them. It is almost guaranteed that any instruction, no matter how large or small, will instantly bring the words "Do I have to....? to their lips. Sometimes I don't even have to start the conversation. Putting green beans on my oldest's plate will start it everytime!

"Do I have to eat them?"

"Yes, you have to eat the grean beans."

"ALL of them???" (whining, even though I only put three on the plate)

"Yes, you have to eat them all."

And they try to make deals!!! If I eat two more bites of mac n cheese, can I NOT eat the green beans.

Uh, no deal. You still need to eat them! Because I said so....

Every day gives me many opportunities to use "Yes, you have to...." SOOO, I decided it would be a good choice.

Now, I must be a good momma and settle down for a movie that I promised to watch with my kiddos. I told them I would so as much as I'd like to stay on here, "yes, I have to..." :)

First diaper post...

I LOVE using cloth diapers on Lucy!! It has become a passion of mine, and I love to make and shop for new diapers. Here is a great new diapering system I saw online and can't wait to try out. It is called GroBaby and should last through a long size range! Also, it is made so that you can just change the liner and reuse the shell!! That is sweet!!

http://www.thenaturalbabyco.com/grobaby%E2...2-ic-11_16.html

Check them out if you CD like me!!

Just getting started.....

I am totally new to this blogging thing, but thought since I am home 24/7 with 3 darlings and little adult interaction, I would give this a shot!! :)

I intend to use this blog to show off my children often, to vent from time to time, and maybe sneak in some photos of my creations. I hope that you all enjoy it and come back often!!!

I love my God, my family, and just living each day as it comes. I try to be a little green and don't want to squander the gifts I've been given. You will read about my family as well as my addictions to papercrafting supplies and cloth diapers.

Oh, gotta run for now! I hope you all have a blessed day!