Some pics and thoughts

Today, I have learned that with toddlers persistence does in fact pay off. Wic has always suggested that you offer a balanced meal to a toddler, even if you know that the child won't eat certain parts. So, for the last few weeks, her breakfast has had fruit in it, even though I KNOW that she hasn't been wanting fruit in the morning. You know what Lil Bit did today? She walked into the kitchen before breakfast, and said Na Na! She did eat the Banana when I gave it to her. SCORE!
On other fronts, guess what, I have actually been wanting to knit, and something other than muppet pelts. I think I am going to make a shawl. Not sure that it is for me, though. Do you know that out of all of what I have knitted, I have only kept one shawl, a halter top (my Olympic project) and two hats? (for me, that is, Lil bit has a few hats and a blanket)
I even sent my linen and moire drop stitch shawl that I absolutly LOVED away. It went to live with my great mother in law in Japan. She is a fellow crafter, and I know she would appreciate it. They were having a celebration for her birthday. She was SUCH a sweet person when I met her, and I wanted her to have something special. SIGH, I will have to learn to take pics of things before I send them off.
Speaking of pics! Here are some Thanksgiving pics of Lil Bit. I know I am a bit late, but what do you expect from me?

Lil bit had discovered an Eyeore that sings songs and claps ears. I am thinking that her Grandma will be wanting to get her one now.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Getting ready for Thanksgiving Part II. Part one was on Monday. I cooked a pretty good meal for my parents, my family, and my father in law. Now I am going with my in laws to (get this) My husband's brother's wife's father's house. ACK! Lil bit will be with family though. What gives? Hubby works for TSA. The airports are still open, so in he goes :( OH WELL, we are used to this. For years, before we had Lil Bit, he worked bar security, and I worked retail. I am used to working the day before and day after, and him having to go in at 4 the day of(cause don't you know, that is when people get sick of the relatives, and need a stiff drink). So, this is the second year that he gets to go search for bombs instead of throw out drunks. I honestly think this job is much safer.
It is also the second year that I am selling food instead of clothes. This makes me happier. It always depressed me that I was selling things that people didn't need, pushing credit that they couldn't afford. Much happier now that I KNOW they need food. Of course some of the JUNK people buy really makes me wonder, but I digress.
I am thankful that we are in a house that I could hold a dinner without us being wall to wall people
I am thankful that God gave me a very healthy child that is growing out of being a baby each and every day.
I am thankful for Hubby, and the comfort he gives me.
I am thankful for baby hugs and kisses!

Hope that all of you remember to be thankful today, and try to ENJOY instead of worry.

ok, so I will blog today.

Lil bit crawled into my lap and when I looked down, she was asleep. It was early, so I am not nearly as exhausted as I could be at this time. I think it is the fighting with her, and the general putting her through the bed time routine that makes me so tired.
I am in good spirits tonight, but didn't' start out that way. Finances haven't been good, and I have been feeling like I work hard and never have anything to show for it. Things have been coming to a head for a LONG time.
My mother in law, love her to death, decides to change the baby's room. She hand made curtains for Lil bit. O.K. You know I am a crafty type person, so you know I am not going to object to this.
Lil Bit woke up at hour early because the room was so bright, however. In my exhausted state, I look around the room that I had designed to be dark and comforting. There were pics of momma and baby animals on the wall, and had always given me a warm feeling. There were flowered curtains,and flowered bedspread that while didn't match, were the same earth tones. (oh forgot to tell you guys: Lil Bit is in a big girl bed)
Instead now, there were Strawberry Shortcake curtains, an Elmo poster, a blue star balloon, and a Little Mermaid comforter. I FREAKED. I realized that now no part of this house was decorated by me. A room that comforted me and relaxed me was now WAY too busy. Some how the nursery had become MY SPACE, and I felt violated.
I called my mom and explained how I felt. I expected her not really to understand. She surprised me. She said that I was 32 years old, and if I wanted jungle animals in my child's nursery, then that should be respected. Mom also gave me the wisdom that I was not to mention it to my mother in law, that it would upset her given that she IS a professional, and took the time to make the curtains.
By the time my mother in law showed up, I was ok about it.. Told her that I was going to have to darken the room somehow, and that the little mermaid comforter HAD TO GO, because the clashing colors and themes gave me a headache (not literally, but aesthetically) I turned the comforter around to the plain side for now, and told myself to DEAL.
Hubby, bless him, took it as a sign that I NEEDED a holiday. He took back a "toy" he bought for himself, took me out to dinner, and then took me to the Russell Stover outlet to pick out some chocolates. Lil bit loved supper (and the desert both me and Hubby shared) and almost all the way home she kept saying "YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!" then "Thank You" I knew what she meant.
So, Hubby, if you read this (which I really don't think he does): YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!
THANK YOU!

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