Ugh

No, I hadn't intended to make Oliver a set of flannel jammies resembling an off the shoulder shirt and skinny jeans. After 2 flannel failures, I'm clearly going to have to use a pattern, and one specifically intended for unstretchy flannel.

It's such a bummer to have a bummer project. Not only the wasted time and materials, but the bummer cloud that hangs over all other good and productive things that may follow. I am now 5 good projects past the bummer jammies and I am finally out from under the funk. Whew.

Thanks

Maybe Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday after all. Family, food, and fun times together! Oh yeah, and celebrating things we're all grateful for. What's not to love?

"catserole"

This year, we're feeling especially thankful for

:: Family and friends, as always

:: Good health!

:: Good meals that nourish us inside and out (Mum says I can't put "simple" meals)

:: Turkey, Peoples, Cricket, Veda (that's from Oliver, but I'll second it)

:: Minor obstacles that help us appreciate everything we can be grateful for

From the Bastone Kudejs to you, Happy Thanksgiving!

Mama, fetch me the paper

Eggs and more

I really like this food theme. I finished up the eggs and finally took a photo. Bought a couple wooden foods from Kangaroo Boo (a fun kids store), and have gotten heaps more ideas by perusing Etsy, as Jods suggested. I think I may get some Farfalle felt pasta from there, but otherwise, I'd like to make more and more stuff. This is what we've got so far:

[ veggie teethers by Under the Nile, wooden food by Haba and Estia, wool mushrooms by Jods, eggs (pre-serging) by me]

So I've got some big ideas and I've been working on play grocery sacks and collecting thrift store kitchen accoutrements but I really need to get to work on some more FOOD. I'm thinking mostly fruit and veggies but I think I could also do crackers, leafy greens, maybe fish... I want to stay away from sweets (people seem to be big on cupcakes, cookies, and cakes) and focus on healthy foods. Keep those suggestions coming!