Sorry about posting this a day late. I didn’t even realize that I missed posting yesterday until I was in bed. I love this little angel I have sitting on my desk.
I know this photo is blurry but look at that face. How can I resist it?
And here’s a portrait shot, I don’t take enough of these lately.
Nathaniel had his 4-month appointment today. He’s doing great. 30% on weight and height but perfect. Strong. Happy. Lovely. He also had some shots so he’s been feverish. But otherwise all’s calm here and pretty much the same.
Today’s download is an overlay.
It looks like this:
You can download it here: numbers overlay download
You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.
This week’s question is: “How do you create your nest?”
I wanted to make this one simple. I create it with love. Lots and lots and lots of love. That’s really the only needed ingredient. And a lot of laughter wouldn’t hurt either.
I cut a heart out of this fabric I love and put some bling on it. I stitched around it and then stitched on a section on the top. I cut a smaller heart out of the same fabric and adhered it on the tag with some bling on it. I also inked the tag. That’s all this time around.
I am combining Emily Falconbridge’s art journal questions with trying a new technique each week. You can see the full list: here.
This is a splurge I just made. Emera bag is specially padded to hold my camera.
Nothing like the joy of discovering a new toy. And rediscovering it.
Little brother, you’re awesome. Today you’re 4 months old. You sat up unassisted for 4 minutes. You are getting to be a better sleeper. At least when I swaddle you. You laugh all the time. You can fit your whole fist in your mouth. Your face lights up when you see your brother’s face. You love love love tummy time and will roll on your tummy all on your own. You are the best addition to our family. We love you madly.
Today, I went to Nathaniel’s doctor’s appointment only to find out it was actually tomorrow. It’s been like that lately.
Today’s download is a stamp. It looks like this:
Here’s an example:
You can download it here: moments stamp download.
You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.
Creative therapy’s catalyst seventy-six is up: Take the time to create art around something you have been meaning to but haven’t done so yet.
My words:
I started scrapbooking when my first son was born and while I have scrapped a lot of his life and some of my life since then, I have never scrapped my past. Not one page about my childhood. And nothing about my sister so I decided it was time to start.
Journaling Reads:
there are so many memories
so many moments
waiting to be preserved
some of my best memories are with you
so many of my unforgettable moments
summers in burgaz
years of whispering in bed
laughter
so much laughter
so much love
one day i will sit down and
i will write them down
and that little book
will be one i cherish forever
i want to remember
even the sad moments
forever
cause i shared them with you
i love you with all my heart
my sister
i love you
More of Nathaniel on his tummy. Feeling unsteady but I adore this boy so much.
Today’s download is another overlay. It looks like this:
Here’s an example:
You can download it here: i love you madly overlay download.
You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.
I’ve been feeling kind of off lately. I can’t think of a word for it except maybe fragile. I feel small, like I am folding into myself. Not sure what it all means or where it’s coming from but here it is.
Tomorrow Nathaniel turns four months old. Most people say that it’s the first few months that are hard. Not so for me. This is where it gets hard for me. Four to Seven months.
The thing is, when the baby was born I expected to put my life on hold. I knew he was going to consume all my free moments. He was going to need nutrition, love, and being cared for. Especially since I’ve done this before with David, I knew it would be overwhelming and all-encompassing. And when Nathaniel came, I dove into it all. I tried to pace myself and keep up a positive attitude. Stuff wasn’t getting done, but that was expected so I wasn’t feeling sad about it. This was the number one priority for now.
But, now, months passed. I feel myself getting anxious and tired and yearning to get my life back on track. Back to the schedule I was on. Back to getting some “me time” and getting some sleep. I am starting work soon and I am worried it might all come crashing down.
This is the time I start getting depressed because it feels like there will never be light at the end of the tunnel. This is when I can’t even remember my life before and I feel like I will never sleep again or do anything for myself again. That overwhelming drowning feeling sweeps in.
I know it will pass. I know he will sleep. I know I will too. But, right now, it just seems so far away.
This week’s question is: “What are you crossing your fingers for?”
It’s always been my dream to get to work from home when I had kids. With David, I was able to accomplish this dream and I worked from home for the first 18 months of his life. It was totally what I imagined and dreamt of and I loved every moment of it. With Nathaniel, I didn’t think it was going to be possible. I work at a much bigger company now and people don’t work from home here. Especially in my position. So a few weeks ago, when I went in to talk to my manager, I didn’t think there was a chance he would let me work from home. I thought I was going to have to quit.
As it turns out, I am the luckiest girl in the world. It will take a title change and learning some new things, but it looks like I will be able to work from home full time. This is what I had been crossing my fingers for, for months. I am still crossing them for fear of jinxing anything.
I used a lot of paint on this one. I picked some papers I liked and collaged them on to the tag. Painted with white, off-white, brown, and light yellow paint. Inked edges and added some inking on the tag for dimension. I then cut out a house from grungeboard and painted it white. I took wings and painted them gold and then heated it up close for the texture. I inked my house a bit and added some words and a little key and bling and voila!
I am combining Emily Falconbridge’s art journal questions with trying a new technique each week. You can see the full list: here.
He really loves being on his tummy. And he’s so strong.
He’s almost sitting up unassisted.
Look at this face.
And one of the beautiful older brother.
Still working on sleep. Still feeling fragile. And pensive. And hopeless. And a bit broken.
Today’s download is an overlay. It looks like this:
Here’s an example:
You can download it here: cherish forever overlay download.
You are welcome to play with these as much as you want and use them anywhere you’d like. You are NOT allowed to sell them ever. You don’t have to but I’d appreciate a link back if you do use them.
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