So far I'm somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 the way finished on the baby bolero from One Skein. I have spent maybe an hour on it and it is quick and easy. I don't have a booties pattern yet though since spending any length of time sitting with my feet down is very uncomfortable (which is the only option in front of my computer). Although I am not going to follow the bolero pattern exactly (okay already have not) since I know this little one will not be that tiny and the thought of picking up 164 stitches to do two rows of ribbing does not appeal. Instead I am just going to crochet around the edges, most likely using a half double stitch. Time to save the house from Harmony. Enjoy your Friday and just think tomorrow is Halloween!!!!

Booties

Trying to find a free, cute & quick baby booties pattern(knit or crochet). I am in the mood for easy, quick and no fuss(ie. not a lot of tiny pieces or sewing/weaving in). If anyone has any suggestions...they also need to be able to be gender neutral since we don't know what this little one is yet(yes Cathleen, I was thinking of using up a couple of the larger balls that I bought from you). I am debating on being bad and taking a coupon over to AC Moore to buy a skein of sock yarn(a yarn fix and it will have a purpose already), but we shall see. Happy Wednesday!

Where has the time gone???

It's so hard to believe Melodie is 5 today. And we have yet another birthday to celebrate tomorrow. Then the new arrival. Time to go check on the birthday girl.

Finally! (& a mini-rant)

We have been having fall-like weather here for the past week. I love the cooler weather. The problem...Melodie has grown too much on me. I have next to nothing for her and the only coat was a heavy winter coat. T-shirts abound, long sleeved shirts and pants are scarce. I finally got lucky today at Used But Not Abused. I found 2 pairs of pants (both needing doctoring to fit her properly), 3 long sleeved shirts and 2 jackets (2 sizes so we are covered if she grows again soon), plus mommy couldn't not pick up the 'princess' cape and leotard since I knew she would love them. Plus a pink tee to go with the pink pants and 2 tops for harmony and I spent less than 9 dollars on everything. The only bad thing is how much for Melodie is pink, one pair of pants is pink and the other pink camo, only one shirt is rainbow striped, the rest are pink and the leotard is of course ballet pink...the jackets are purple (and she says she loves them) and the princess cape is white. I've warned daddy already...reason being, this is the child who as a baby would scream at anything pink. Now it's her favorite color after purple, who knew. Sorry for the rambling. Super happy to have some warmer clothes (crossing fingers Hanniah comes through with a couple more pairs of pants that Lizzy has outgrown) and trying not to go stir crazy (I am a bad bed rest candidate, must keep entertained and able to rescue the house from Harmony).
Why is it that when I want/need a sewing machine there are none to be found? Not one thrift store nearby has one, struck out on freecycle...and I have fabric and patterns to make pants that will fit my little monkey and fabric to make things for the baby...but no working machine. Well it's time to go stop Harmony from climbing the entertainment cabinet(again). Have a fantastic weekend!!!
Oh and check out Erin's blog for today, love her and her little one's style!

Just something short and sweet, since my little monkey is liking having Mama around all the time (and using it to her advantage). Nothing new on the baby front, it is contentedly hitting and kicking me with a heartbeat around 130. On the bright side, thanks to Michael's manager, we have a place that will help out with clothing and diapers for the first year (I can deal with an hour drive for a little bit of help, considering we gave away most of the the girls stuff Harmony has grown out of already). And I am going to get back to working on a certain pink and brown blanket I want to get in my etsy shop...I just have to keep a little yarn thief from trying to run off with the skeins, hook and completed section long enough to get farther. Hope everyone had a relaxing Columbus Day/Thanksgiving.

Mini-Update

Sorry about the long absence, but there just hasn't been a whole lot to report. We do know that I am due December 7Th (give or take 28 days) and we are figuring it will be before the 7Th just because of all that is going on with me. And I am no longer at work because of lots of swelling and pain from the swelling in my feet, ankles and legs. They were unable to determine the sex because the leg was in the way, but the little one is over 3 1/2 lbs already according to the measurements taken from the ultrasound. Knitting and crocheting hasn't been going well since I tend to fall asleep after a row or two, but such is life. Hope everyone else is doing well and getting ready for Halloween.