Baby Showers Galore

I have been invited to a bunch, and I mean a BUNCH of baby showers. I think everyone that I know is having a baby. So I need to do some yarn shopping. I was thinking of making a couple of the round ripple blankets. Everyone seems to like them. I read a few patterns, and made up my own. The others, I wasn't so sure of. They left some weird holes throughout the blankets. But I think I have found the yarn.

The first is "Easter Basket"...

It is a mix of purple, pink, green, yellow, and white.Perfect for a girl!

The second is "I'm a Big Boy"...

This is a mix of green, blue and white. Perfect for a boy!

So what do you think? I will probably also make some burb clothes, small blanket (that I will sew), and probably a sweater set.

XOXO

Wear Your Apron Day

Did you know that today is Wear Your Apron Day? Well, um, I am still working. Which means I can't wear my apron. That makes me sad...but I think the white coat and scrubs would clash. :O) But I thought I would share 2 stories with you.

The first is about my mom. My mom is the oldest daughter that my grandparents had together. And she liked to clean. Yup, as a kid, she would put on her apron and her headscarf and clean the house. My Nanie (grandma) made her a little old fashion apron out of eyelet material. My mom would wear it all the time. She would even make her brothers and sisters go outside after she cleaned...so the house would stay clean. But she always wore her apron. Over the years, Nanie lost track of my mom's beloved apron. My mom always talks about the apron and how much she loved it. Not very long ago, I found a similar looking pattern for her. It is an adult size, and I bought some eyelet material. A surprise was brewing! I made her that apron for Mother's Day. I just got to get it to her. :O)

The second story is about my mom again. The first time she got married, she was young. And her grandma (My great grandma Lousia) made her 2 aprons. They are actually half aprons that turn into bonnets. Yeah, isn't that a cool idea? Well, not long ago, my mom was going through her linens. You know, the drawers you never go through. And she found them. One has been a lot more "loved" than the other. But I took them home. I got out some newspaper, and made a pattern. Then I did the fun part, went shopping for some fabric. I remade my Grandma Lousia's apron! I am so excited. You see, my grandma past away when I was about 6 months old. In some small way, she is still with us.

I promise to post pictures later. But my kiddos are calling. And my lunch break is almost over. You have to love working with kids. :O) Fingers crossed, when I get home from work, I will post some apron pictures. In the meantime, put your favorite apron on. You know it will make you smile. :O)

XOXO

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. You are a very special bunch of ladies. I for one, am a little bummed. I can't spend any of today with my mom. I am still at work. But I called her. It still doesn't help that I still feel bad though. Her birthday is on Tuesday, and I will probably miss that too! Augh...school!

On a better note, Little M (My 1st patient ever) and I got a really good gift for his mom. I thought it said a lot about his character when he decided to give up a gift for himself, for a gift for his mom. What did she get? Well, he traded his new toy from the HHSC for a day at the spa for his mom. It made my heart grow with love. And yeah, I teared up when he gave it to her.

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you more than you will ever know. I hope you have the most amazing day...because you deserve it!!!

XOXO