Random Friday & Time out for me.

Hi guys. Remember how I posted a week ago about those pom-pom pens? I was coming here today to post the new tutorial but it's just not in me. I sometimes let my mental To Do list just nag at me. I said last week that I'd post the new tutorial "tomorrow" and I just worried all week about it. So stupid.

sneak peek

So I'm gonna just blab for a minute and let  you get on with your weekend. TGIF!

It's been quite the week, with so much heavy stuff on the news. Are you all feeling as wiped out as me? I am thankful to be safe with my family, but my heart sure goes out to those who are suffering. 

I have a new nephew, born on Monday in North Carolina. Sweet little Lane Maxwell, who has FIVE older brothers! Pics on instagram. And my oldest nephew opened his LDS Mission Call last night. He will be serving in New Jersey! So excited for him. 

I have been sewing like crazy this week to catch up on some custom orders (and a few favors for friends). I started some of them last week, but I just counted them up:
7 name blankets
2 sets of burp cloths
2 car seat covers
1 big sister shirt

just a few of the recent orders.

I posted this on facebook the other night, but I will share it here as well:

Just as I'm just finishing the exhausting dinner/bath/bedtime gig (dad's at a meeting) and I'm walking out of the bedroom whispering goodnight, ruby says "hey mom?" (Whaaaat?) "How do babies even get IN your tummy?"

Uhhhhhh....

-- I can't even remember what I responded, I was a little thrown off my game. haha. I should have said 'Ask your dad!'


I'm leaving today for the weekend to see my best friend Nikki. We have known each other since 1st grade! I told myself that once Greta weaned, that I would go visit her and see her new home. She is a single gal so I am guessing her house is QUIET! She keeps asking me what I want to do and I have to assure her that NOTHING is basically what sounds awesome. And maybe a little SLEEP. Of course we'll do plenty of talking/eating/laughing, too. And I think there's something about a massage on Saturday. Nikki is a massage therapist herself, so she always schedules them for me if I visit. Pretty sure the last one I had was 2 years ago, the last time I was up there to see her!

with my babies

 
So - this weekend is my mom "time out" I guess. I may or may not have thrown a tantrum in order to make it happen. Just kidding. I love my kids like crazy but I think a little time away will be good for all of us! The kids don't understand why I would want to go somewhere ALONE. I explained that it's just like when they want to go to a friend's house and have a playdate. Mom needs some time with her friends, too! 

I was worried I'd be really sad about Greta weaning, but it hasn't been bad at all. It happened so gradually, too. Nice and easy! This is my last time leaving her overnight, though, so I'm sure I'll miss her like crazy. The others will hardly notice I'm gone.  ha!

Have a good weekend!
 
P.s. I have to add these funny pics. I found Ruby leading Simon in some stretches and dance moves the other day. ha!

I have no idea if this post qualifies (Mandy, tell me if I'm way off), but I'll link up here: