the new normal and a birthday girl…
So here we are, three weeks since Clint left. It has been a weird adjustment for all of us but a good adjustment as well. The simultaneous move into my in-laws home has proved providential to Bella’s adjustment to her Papa being gone. I think all of the time and effort we had put into preparing for this separation has paid off. The move was slow but methodical and my OCD packing system will be appreciated even more once we get our orders in November. So we are here and settled which took several weeks but we are finding our rhythm and our new normal.
Last week, the 2nd, was Bella’s 2nd birthday. She didn’t really clue into what was going on until Abby arrived with Lydia and Ellie, Amanda arrived with Baby Joshua, and Thelma arrived with Noah. They all sang Happy Birthday to her and she was very excited. Since then I have caught her singing “Happy Birthday to Meeeee” all around the house. We took a trek to IKEA with all the kids and walked around letting them explore. IKEA is a great place to let kids roam and play a bit while the adults have big kid conversations. We had $1 hot dogs at the cafe and even found a kids table and chairs in fairly good condition for sale in the As-Is section. I am sure she enjoyed being spoiled and I’m glad she won’t remember that her Papa couldn’t be there for her birthday.
Now that we are settled I’ve had a bit of time to sew. On a whim I decided to make myself a new diaper bag. I realized that the one I made previously still didn’t meet my needs so this one is even more customized with a Mama pocket in the back. I need a Mama pocket because I routinely loose important things like the car keys, my cell phone, and my sanity amidst all the kid gear.
And photos…
Bella doesn't quite understand the whole see saw concept...
Bella and Ellie posing for a birthday photo on IKEA potties...
The NEW Diaper Bag Complete with Mama Pocket!
Inside it has 1 large pocket, 2 smaller pockets and 2 bottle/sippy cup holders. On the exterior there is a LARGE zippered Mama pocket, a pocket on each side, and velcro pockets on the front that sit beneath the flap. It is a messenger style bag that has a strap long enough to wear across my body to leave my hands free.
And a video of Liam…
April 8, 2009 at 8:55 pm
wanna make one for me?
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