no sparks in her eyes...

The baby hasn't been feeling well this week. She still has her ear infection and her fever has been up and down. And this morning I knew something was wrong with her when I didn't see any sparks in her eyes. I was right. She started throwing up soon as I dropped her off at the daycare. I went to work thinking about her. I couldn't concentrate at work. How could I when I knew my child wasn't doing well. Around 9AM this morning the daycare called to tell me that Audrey was having 101 degrees fever. The lady asked me to come pick up Audrey right away. I wish I could drop everything and dashed to the daycare. But I have a job, remember. Yes. And for all of you working moms, you know how I feel. Unless your boss is Michael Scott from the Office; chances are you'd feel (almost) bad leaving work to get your baby. Especially since I already took a day off Monday to care for Audrey. I seriously don't know how working moms (with no family support in town) do it. I am at the point where I am thinking, this isn't going to work. I only have limited time-off left. But I took half-day off today anyways.

Soon as I brought the baby back home, I fed her and she has been sleeping for almost 3 hours now. The house is quiet. The dogs aren't barking much. It is raining outside.

I have come to a conclusion. Something has to change. I love Audrey to pieces. She is my everything. I want her to be well. I want her to grow up happy and healthy. I'd do anything in the world to give her that.

the perfect baby shower gift: handmade diaper bag

My friend's baby shower went great. That was lots of fun. Great foods, group of people, lots of gifts!! I made my friend, Christina, a special gift for her shower: a diaper bag. I've made bags before but never really a diaper bag. So, I designed a bag that would fit all the baby gadgets she is going to need to carry. We all know pretty diaper bags are hard to find. Honestly, I have never seen a diaper bag pretty enough to make me want to buy it. You can see the bag I made below. I even asked another friend of mine, Siobhan, to model it for me.






Details about the bag:
Front fabric: The Drawing Room from Anna Maria Horner
Body fabric: denim
Lining: pre-quilted fabric
Pockets: mustard colored linen backed with denim

Measurements:
15.5" wide
13.5" tall
5" deep
adjustable strap
6 total pockets (one on the front accented with teal-colored piping, 5 pockets inside the bag)

I designed the bag myself.
This bag is fabulous. It is big enough to carry all your baby stuff.
Can also be used for other purposes---laptop bag, school bag, office bag, you name it.
This bag is available for custom order ($75).
You can add more pockets or anything else you want for a small fee.

making gift for a friend...

The ladies at work are throwing a baby shower for one of our coworkers (she sits next to me at work! say hi to Christina!!) this Thursday. I will be bringing tomatoes dip and corn salad. But I am not blogging about those right now. I want to talk about the gift that I am (currently still trying to finish!!!!) going to bring to the baby shower. I don't think she reads my blog but anyhoo I don't want to spoil the surprise by saying what it is. I am still making it. Like I said, still trying to finish it. I have to say, I learned how to sew piping tonight. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I was a bit intimidated but now I tell you I can sew miles and miles of piping. I am hoping to be able to finish the gift tomorrow evening and then take a picture on the day of the baby shower? So classic of Lita. Always wait till the last minute to finish sewing project.
So anyways. Come back tomorrow. I hope to have an update on the gift!

xoxo,
Lita

6 months old...

My sweet baby, Audrey, is turning 6 months old today.
Nothing brings me more joy than spending time with her. She is an absolute happiness for me. Each day I pray for more time to be with her. Each day I thank God for sending her to me. She completes my life.

Happy 6-month birthday my Audrey...
May God always keep you in His arms.

i am not eating but i am happy.....

first she loved her foods....
now she doesn't want it at all...
and she thinks it's funny...
*sigh*

let's get this party started...

A stack of super awesome fabrics and the weekend are all I need right now. I have been planning, analyzing, and imagining in my head of what I am going to make this weekend with those fabrics. When inspiration comes to me, I have to do something. Fast.

Looking forward to crafting all weekend long!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

silence needed

tired. sleepy. exhausted. overworked.
too much noise.
i need to close my eyes.
i am going to stay silent. for now.