Ethan's Alter Ego

Alright, so my son doesn't really have two identities. But not many people have been lucky enough to bear witness to his just-out-of-the-bath hairdo. This kiddo has some crazy cowlicks and hair on top that seems a mile long. It's like a baby mohawk with a little side swoop. Without any coercing it usually looks something like this:

Or this (plus quite the attitue to go with):

However, most of our friends and family see him once his hair has settled into the normal little boy look... this picture was actually pre-bath today. A little sweat and grease keeps his coiff in place, right?

Ethan "Talking"

He's such a cutie... and for the last week or so, he has a great time spending most of his waking hours making these little noises. I can't get enough!

I did not think this would happen so quickly

Haha, no... don't jump to conclusions y'all.

It started when Noah asked me to fix a pair of his pants. I got out my sewing machine and sewing kit (some people have frilly sewing baskets, I use an old tool box)

Then something happened. What started as an innocent fix-it project turned into this:

And this:

And this:

Of course, in order for all this to happen, you need this:
I packed up my sewing stuff, quilting tools, fabrics neatly in bins last September, thinking it was possible I wouldn't be pulling it out again for months??.... years??

But, I'm so glad that I've had the desire to jump into a new project (which has now become 3 different quilt projects, of course) and that Ethan is a relatively easy baby who will play with his toys on a blanket for a few hours in the evening while I can fuss over design, layout, piecing, etc.

I was inspired by this stacked coin quilt, and am hoping to do 3 different quilts based on this design.


So, while I didn't think I'd be quilting again this soon... it feels good to be back in the swing of things.

Happy 100th Day Ethan!

Yes, Ethan has been alive and well for 100 days! Fanfare please!

Unless you are a primary grade teacher, you may not know that 100 days is something to be celebrated. Most classes count the days of school and the kids love getting to 100. (the teachers like it even more because that means you're over the hump with only 80 more to go!)

So, I'm channeling the 2nd grade teacher in me, and recognizing his accomplishment.

Way to go, buddy.