Someone just discovered books
…and how to get out of his highchair
A little midnight cuddle. He came down the stairs, half awake, and said, “G’morning, Mama!”
Life with boys– he got wild and fell down the stairs! Scared us half to death
The boys made a fort! Entertained G for hours
This kid has always LOVED food
Playing with Dadda’s new yard gloves
Green smoothies– hey, it’s how I get him to eat Spinach and Kale!
A day with toys
Yesterday, I went hog wild on my sewing machine. Seriously, it was like a little sweat shop over here.
First, I sewed the curtains for the boys room. Curtains are super easy to make, but they take FOREVER– just picture hemming all 4 sides of a giant 9 foot napkin. Times two.
Notice how the light shows on the sides? It’s actually a double curtain rod, with blackout curtains behind it (they were ugly plain…hence the decorative front curtain!). I’ve found that Gregory sleeps a million times better during his naps if it’s completely dark in his room
A closeup of the print
Next, I tackled my third and final chair cover to match the ones I’d already done.
Lastly, I made Gregory’s duvet cover and pillows.
Side by side with the curtains. I love how the prints aren’t too matchy matchy!
I’m pretty proud of the duvet cover, complete with double hems AND ties!
I’ve also purchased an organic toddler sized pillow for G, so once it arrives I will be making a few pillowcases.
Pretty much the only other thing that I still need to do for their room is to buy a bunch of new gray chevron-print crib sheets! With two kids on mattresses now, we need twice as many for those little diaper leak accidents my boys seem so prone to.
I’ve been going back and forth about whether or not they need to be organic sheets, but since they’re no longer babies (what? sniff sniff), I’m okay with settling for normal fabric, especially because we’re on a tight budget 🙂
One room almost done! Many more to go!
My favorite song out of any Orthodox song I’ve ever heard is one that is ONLY sung during Lent, and ONLY at Pre-Sanctified Liturgies throughout the week.
My greatest sadness and regret last year was that because I was feeling so rotten and worn down from being 34-40 weeks pregnant, we didn’t make it to any Pre-sanctified Liturgies, and, as a result, didn’t get to hear this song.
The song is based on Psalm 141 and called, “Let My Prayer Arise”. If you have 30-60 seconds to listen to it, I guarantee you will be blown away. I’ve FINALLY FOUND a live version of it, sung as a trio of three talented female voices. It was recorded last April at an Orthodox parish in Houston.
Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties (Psalm 141).
This weekend, Ben and Buddy came to visit us. Here are just a few highlights:
Gregory hammed it up all weekend
We went wine tasting at Daou Vineyards
You can see why people like coming here to hang out and enjoy a glass of wine! They also sell food and cheese pairings (or you can just bring a picnic lunch!).
A view from the parking lot
Buddy and Jesse, not sure what to expect
They had lounge chairs everywhere in order to enjoy the view
The view was almost as amazing as the wine
After picking up the kids from my parents, we all went home, ate dinner and read books