Monthly Archives: January 2009

Jan 14

Filling Up

Well the weather is getting ready to get really really cold, so I ran to the store this morning to get a few much needed items.

I picked up two bags of poly-fil for the bears. I only have 5 more to turn, before I can start the stuffing. Dylan has already pre-tested all of the bears, by giving them all big hugs, even though they are flat.

I’m also stocking up the snacks (again) and baking a loaf of bread today too. Yesterday I made a batch of Cocoa Krispies treats for the kids, and I think today I’ll make a Chocolate Bundt Cake to have on hand for dessert tonight.

Stay warm and toasty today, I hope the weather isn’t too cold in your neighborhood.

Jan 13

Bears, Bears, Bears

Yesterday was a very productive Bear day. While James was home for Lunch, I cut out all of the Girl Bears, and while Dylan took a nap, I sewed them all. This was a record for me 16 bears in 2 hours, not too bad.

Now I just need to turn them, stuff them. and sew them closed, and then we are good to go! I have a feeling these bears are going to get a lot of hugs, they are too cute.

Jan 12

Up to my Ears in Bears

This month I will be co-hosting a preschool party, and I thought it would be nice to have a little present to give to all of the kiddos in Thade’s class. At first I made a big list of give away items that I could order, and then I took one look at just how much it would be to ship all of these items, and I decided I could come up with something better.

I gathered up all of my fabric, I decided to make Teddy Bears for all of the kiddos. I be pairing the bears with a little treat bag of M&M’s or maybe Teddy Grahams. I think the bears will be adorable, but I’ve got a lot of sewing and stuffing to get done before the end of the month.

Yesterday I sewed 16 Boy bears, and I’ve got to cut and sew 16 Girl bears soon. I’ve got to make another run to the store for stuffing too. I hope to have some more pictures of the bears in progress soon. Back to the sewing machine!

Jan 11

All the Dirty Laundry

I have no idea how this happens, but somehow the dirty laundry has piled up (again). I think I’ve got about 5 loads to do, and I need to wash the kiddos bedding too. Looks like it is going to be laundry day at Nico’s house today.Oh yeah, dishes too, as soon as Dylan takes a much needed nap.

How has your weekend been? Are you catching up on housework too?

Jan 10

Super Pancake Saturday

Since Pancakes have taken over as number one breakfast, I’ve decided that Saturday’s are Pancake days. Today I made a quadruple batch, and everyone was happy with the tasty breakfast. I hope that this time there will be enough pancakes left for the freezer.