Darth Baby

Today I'm especially grateful for three things.  First I am grateful that my headache is starting to lessen to the point where it isn't at the front of my thoughts all the time.

Second, I'm grateful for having some one-on-one time with Darth Baby.  She and I rarely have time just the two of us and when we do I am usually so tired that we both nap.  My mom took the nerdlet for a few days to Austin and the bear cub is at school, so Darth Baby and I are having a blast.  We have done a little chase and tickle, some coloring, and some really fun cleaning of the little fridge (more fun for her than for me).  She is running around and singing and getting excited about any little thing, clearly enjoying her mom time.

Lastly I'm grateful that I discovered green smoothies and that I introduced them to Darth Baby early enough that she isn't thrown by the green of them (unlike my niece, the Drama Princess).  Darth Baby isn't a big veggie eater.  She likes green beans and pretty much anything else green is out, unless I throw it in the smoothie.  I drink a green smoothie almost every day and Darth Baby not only is willing to drink them, she will dance around and insist that I put some in a sippy cup for her.

Carlos

I am thankful for Carlos.

This is Carlos.

I've had a headache now for almost two days and Carlos has definitely helped.  When I first saw him, I knew that he was designed for me.  Q bought him this year for me for our anniversary and while I don't get headaches like I used to, I still get them often enough to be very thankful for this.

Not Having to Deal with Bureaucratic Red Tape

I'm not going to go into detail because I don't want to take the chance of possible bad repercussions, but I'm so very grateful for those who work in the bureaucracy who are willing to go outside of the exact rules when they don't make sense for the situation and move you forward in the direction you need to head.

Freedom's Defenders

I'm very grateful that there are people willing and able to defend the many freedoms we have as American citizens.  I'm especially grateful for those that do so.

Naps

I'm grateful for having an opportunity for an afternoon nap.  I'm also especially grateful for the wonderful husband that provides the possibility to me to have one.

Simplicity 4463 Take 2 - Piglet

The Pooh Bear costume that I made Darth Baby for Halloween has been extremely popular in this house.  All three girls want to wear it constantly.  So I've decided to make another.  This time I made Piglet for the nerdlet.  Instead of using the Piglet option, I again made the Pooh version, but changed the belly.  I even made the size two, but simply lengthened it to fit the nerdlet.

It's made of pink minky and the black stripes are piping.  I cut the darker pink minky in 3 1/2 inch strips and sewed the piping in until I had a piece long enough to fit the pattern piece.  The nerdlet is extremely pleased and asked me to put Darth Baby in the Pooh Bear costume so they could play (but alas, the other costume is in the wash again).  She wore this costume all morning until she started to overheat (It's in the 80s today).

Election

I'm grateful the election is over and I no longer have to hear or read anything about it.  I love the fact that we live in a country where we get somewhat of a say in what happens, but I glad that I don't have to hear about the presidential election anymore this year.