Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I am fairly certain I could go on for pages and pages of things that I haven't done over the last 2 weeks. I'll try to keep it reasonable for you though!

I did not let Sawyer empty an entire box of Ziploc bags simply because he FINALLY wasn't whining. He has been super whiney since we got home and the quiet I had for 15 minutes was totally worth it.

The flash was a little bright :)

A good portion of my packed stuff from vacation is not still packed. I did not just wash the smelly wet stuff and leave the clean stuff packed for going on 5 days. Nope not me.

I have not been on retirement from crochet for too long. In the last 2 weeks I have probably crocheted maybe 2 hours total. Not acceptable.

I did not completely lose my cool in a restaurant that led to me banging on the managers door and proceeding to tell her what a shithole the place and service were....with 3 kids in tow. Yeah, not one of my finer moments but man I was pissed! I am fairly certain Karly and her friend thought I may kill someone.

My son did not get into a dead rotting bucket of bait spilling it all over himself and squishing the shrimp and squid in total delight. While I was cleaning up this disgusting putrid mess he did not get into a can of tobacco (not ours) spilling it all over himself and the floor. Nope, not my son. He is never mischievous.

Now...what didn't you do???

My walking man!

As of July 17, 2010...My little man is a walker. When he was about 11 months old he started taking steps in between furniture but not more than a few and it was a complete accident. As soon as he realized he was doing it he would sit down and crawl. The following weeks he got better and better and we all started saying "he's going to start walking any day now"... and we said this for 2 months. It actually became a joke around here and we would say it even more often and laugh. Just like we knew he would, he just started walking! This video clip is literally the second or third stretch of steps. So, not quite his "first steps" but within a few minutes of them :) The clip is a little dark and uploaded it looks even darker so my apologies for that but it was too cute not too share!  I promise to get some better lit ones up soon!

I've been tagged!

Morning and Happy Sunday!  It actually feels a little weird to post on Sunday since I rarely do it.  Of course I do read my blogs every morning and this morning Jamie at Trying to be Supermom tagged me to do a little survey.  I don't do these very often but thought it would be fun so thanks Jamie!  Jamie's posts always crack me up!  She cracks me up!

Ok, here are my questions!

1. What guilty pleasure could you not live without?

Really??? Just one? I can't live without the internet and my iPhone. I also think I would die without Mexican food at least once a week and at least a cup of coffee every morning. When I am not pregnant it is definitely wine.

2. What's your most embarrassing song on your IPod?

Would you believe I haven't listened to my iPod in over a year?!?! I know insane but true. I actually couldn't even tell you where it is at the moment. As far as embarrassing, I don't think any of them are! If it's on there it's because I love it!

3. How old were you when you moved out of your house?

18...the first time. I came back to my momma's house a few times. I had a hard time learning to be a responsible adult and keeping my finances up to support me and my daughter.

4. What's your favorite movie from when you were a kid?

All time favorite is the Sound of Music. I always would watch it when I stayed home sick and still love it.

5. If you could spend a whole paycheck at one store, which one would it be?

Hmmm...if I still had a paycheck I would spend it all at Apple or BestBuy on a laptop. My current "have to have it" is a laptop.

6. What do you do to make yourself feel better when you're mad?

I rarely get mad, I do get upset or my feelings hurt fairly regularly though. Mad...hmmm is wine an option? Wine always makes me feel better.

7. If you could bring one famous person back to life, who would it be and why?

Patrick Swayze. He was the man. Good guy, good actor, great husband and too young to die.

8. What's your favorite reality TV show?

I guess SYTYCD. I only watched it 1 season but liked it. I don't watch much reality tv. My huge list of shows I already watch keep my dvr pretty full ;)

Week 24

Week 24 and baby O is still a papaya

I can't believe I am already a month over halfway through this pregnancy.  It is honestly going by way too fast.  Too fast for many reasons; Sawyer is still so little and I do feel very guilty springing a sibling on him.  Too fast because in just a few months I'll have 2 very small people to take care of in addition to a medium size girl, a large husband and myself!  I am surprised I don't really feel overwhelmed at the thought, just a little guilty.  Like maybe I was selfish for wanting another child?  Anyone else experience these feelings or something similar?

Fetal development in pregnancy week 24:

This is another big week for your magical growing baby! Just take a look at the checklist for this week: 1) ears: done; 2) fingernails: done; 3) (if you have a boy) testicles: taking their 3-4 day trip from the abdominal wall to the scrotum; and 4) lungs walls: secreting “surfactant”. What’s that? Well, surfactant is sort of what it sounds like: a surface-activated fat whose main purpose is to assist the your baby's little lungs during inflation (as in, filling with air, not getting more expensive). Just in case you’re curious, your submerged baby is still breathing in amniotic fluid, preparing and rehearsing the lungs an oxygen-filled life outside the womb. By the end of this week, your child will be weighing around 2 lbs and 14 inches long. Your baby is almost completely formed, and is beginning to deposit brown fat on his or her body. The purpose of the brown fat is to retain body heat. Newborns are notoriously bad at regulating body temperature at first. This is particularly a problem for a baby born early. Your cutie-patootie may even be a little more plump, but isn't anywhere near their full baby-fatted cute-self. Most of the “filling out” is coming up in that long awaited (and slightly dreaded?) third trimester. Woo-hoo! Get ready!

Week 23

Not baby O; just a body double to show you size :)

Week Twenty Three: Sense of balance develops

In addition to advances in your baby's hearing, his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. And as he gets bigger you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes!

• He or she measures over 28cm and weighs up to 550 grams.

• The baby is over 11 inches tall, weighs about a pound.

• The eyebrows are visible.

• The child can successfully suck.

• Bones located in the middle ear harden.

Your baby does a regular 'workout' inside your womb. He or she turns from side to side and head over heels. Thanks to a fully developed inner ear, which controls balance, your baby may have a sense of whether he or she is upside-down or right side up in the womb.

Skin pigment is now forming. The fetus is now proportioned like a newborn except it is a thinner version of a newborn baby since its baby fat has not developed much yet.

The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily. Baby has begun producing insulin, important for the breakdown of sugars.

If born now, your baby would have a 20% chance of survival, the odds going up with each passing day. By this week, your baby weighs a little over 1 pound (500g). Its crown to heel length is 11 inches (28cm).

As for you, you may feel clumsy now that your centre of gravity has shifted. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and your belly button, once an "innie", may now stick out. It'll revert to its pre-baby state soon after you give birth.

Things I Like Thursday...yeah a little late; some love and tutes for the boys!

As promised earlier a few tutorials for hats for the boys!  I wont give the entire rundown of the charity this will benefit; to read more and get the links go to this post.

For our seamstresses;

Radical Cross Stitch shares their tutorial for the Easiest Baby Hat Ever. I love that they added the little star, they have a few more examples on their site...so cute!

I found this adorable Gnome Hat on FaveCrafts.  Pattern was written by Beth Ritzman for BabyEtte Boutique.  You can find the tutorial here.

and this simple preemie size hat.  This could be made up in lots of fun prints, embellished or embroidered.  To get the pattern head over to Extraordinary Ordinary Life.

For the knitters;

I just found the blog Spud and Chloe.  It is filled with amazing, beautiful FREE knitting patterns!!  I seriously LOVE this Dream Catcher hat.  It makes me wish I could knit! 

Another great one is the Apple Hat.

and another cute one at Knitting on the Net

and last but not least some for the hookers

Christ, Coffee, and Knitting Needles shares her pattern for the Miracle Preemie Hat.  This is too cute, essentially a little earflap beanie.  I would whip this up in some great boy colors.

Knittery in the Crochet shares her Bubblegum baby hat

Ribbed Cap Baby Wrap hat is so simple but I love it!  You can find the pattern at Celtic Mommy about half way down the page.  There are also a few other freebies there that would be great!

Squiggles and Grins hat can be found at the Lion Brand website.  You do have to register, but I honestly have never been spammed, never even received an email or offer from them

As with most free patterns they typically only have 1 size and they don't always have the best final pictures.  They are free though and there are plenty out there!  Didn't see one you like???  Head over to Etsy, they have about a million you can buy!

Things I Like Thursday; let's give back

WARNING:  this post is link heavy.  I promise they all bring you to a great cause or a great and FREE tutorial.  WE LOVE FREE!!!

Morning all! Hope you are having a good week! I know I missed Wanna Make It...yet again BUT I had a busy day of Have To Make It yesterday. In all honesty I was sewing the owl's nose onto the hat while Ciara (Ciara Hammonds Photography) was taking pictures of other hats. Nothing like pushing it to the very. last. minute.  I can't wait to share some of the new pictures with you...what I have seen so far is ADORABLE!

I do have some Wanna Makes lined up for next week so keep your eyes peeled for your own post so we can have our weekly see and share!

Now, onto Things I Like Thursday...

My last few weeks have been in regards to collections or drives that benefit a cause. I love these. I think it's a great way to do something small and show people that the world is still good.  These people are being hit with overwhelming emotions and decisions and am fairly sure could use a little extra support and love. It also gives you a little warm and fuzzy feeling on the inside doesn't it? Everyone wins!

If you haven't checked these 2 out yet, head over and do so!

Karter's Bow of Faith we talked about a few weeks back in this post.  She has had a really good turnout! Tara is talking about expanding to a few nearby hospitals and I am REALLY hoping I can help with one in my area. They currently are being sure all the little babies in Dallas Childrens Medical Center are bowed and hatted up and sharing with other units and hospitals as they can. Don't forget those baby boys! If you have hat making skills get on it! 

Nobody wants their boy in a bow...just ask my husband ;)

I saw this great little tutorial on Craftiness is not Optional for a soft, stretchy no scratch headband.

PERFECT!!! You could whip a handful of these up with just 1 T-shirt. I would use a brand new (washed) T for these little babies but you could use any 'ol shirt for you own ankle biters.  There is also a tutorial for a really cute fabric flower. 

Wouldn't that would be a great addition to this headband?  You can find it HERE.

Want a free bow tutorial?  These are actually few and far between.  BUT I did manage to find 2 really good ones to share with you!

First up, Mrs. Sassy Crafter shares how to make her boutique and korker bows!!  These could be made in just about any size, color, etc... and made for SUPAH cheap!  Go to her tutorial and make a few to send off to Karter's Bows! 

click here for the boutique bow tute

click here for the korker bow tute

I actually have everything to make both of the above...maybe I should get busy??

I also have a free tute on my blog for a simple crochet headband. 

We also highlighted Natasha at Samster Mommy's Tutu Drive a few weeks back in this post.

Her deadline has been expanded until the end of July. Please, please whip one of these up for her! Again, boys may get the raw end so if you have the time and skill let's get the boys a few superhero capes or other manly things. She has a handful of tutorials up to get you started. Can't craft or don't have the time? There are also a few stores working with her giving killer deals on pricing or buy 1 they donate an extra. Go check it out and get started. Even Karly (my sometimes selfish and gifted with only child syndrome) got involved in this one! She spent her OWN money (hobby lobby coupon in hand) and bought the tulle, (I did help cut it since we use a straight blade) and then made this by herself to donate to another sick child. I think she may finally understand that kids, yes her age and even younger get very sick. ahhh makes a momma's heart all mushy to see her child helping others!  Since we are dropping ours at the post tomorrow I think we can now snag this new button! 

Come on....you know you want one ;)

Like I said you have 2 weeks left to get your tutu on. Karter's Bows I am fairly certain will be an ongoing thing. Needless to say I probably need another one do-gooder, spread the word and the love project pretty soon and unfortunately the world is full of sadness, sickness and death so there is never a shortage on these. I'll keep you posted with the next project.

Did you notice I talk about the poor boys not getting items as often as girls and then didn't link up to anything acceptable for boys???  Umm yeah, I just noticed!  Eeeeekkkk!  Off to find some good boy items...I'll be back soon with a few for ya!