Hooray! I made something for myself. Making for me happens a lot less these days. I cut this dress out at the end of November and meant to sew it in time for Christmas. But then Christmas projects took over my life and the dress remained tucked away until a couple weeks ago. The pattern is Simplicity 2246. I changed the sleeves - either I need to lift Greta more or dress pattern sleeves are disproportionate. I've never been in love with my arms, but seriously? Anyways, if I make the dress again, I'd lengthen the sleeve and put in an elastic. The pattern has some other really cute views. I bought some floral fabric recently and I think I'll make it up with this pattern. Other than the sleeves issue, I really like this dress! I love the gathered skirt at the waist. It's really fun! And I love the metallic dot fabric I made it up in. The whole dress is a win-win. A good start to my new years resolution of making more for me.
Greta subtly tells us that's she tired and woud like a nap please.
This weekend, our little family went to the Oakland Zoo. It was a beautiful day. I know the weather will get cool and rainy at some point, but I'm telling you, this is the life! Anyways, the zoo. Holly's been more interested in animals than ever. We were especially excited the see the lions, giraffes, elephants and monkeys. The lions were lazy and we could hardly see them, but all of the other animals were visible. It was a really fun day... and Holly had zero accidents! 'Atta girl!
I've begun first birthday preparations. I have the fabric for Greta's dress, but I can't start on it until I've finished some other projects (I'm motivating myself to finish the other stuff). I also have big 36" balloons that we'll get filled with helium. I know what kind of cake I'm going to make. But, I still can't believe sweet Greta will be one soon. Greta is a very loving little girl. She gives amazing hugs! And is never shy about rubbing her face into mine when she wants kisses. She's an excellent crawler and has taken some wobbly steps holding onto my hands and with the cart. She started saying her first word a couple weeks ago but I wasn't totally sure if she was actually saying it or not. Her first word is, "hi." She'll come crawling up to me and say a drawn out "hi." I wonder what she'll say next? Greta just had a big growth spurt and she's chubbier than ever! Sometimes I joke that she eats her feelings because Greta is an emotional little girl. She still gets up once in the night. I'm not sure how to get her to sleep through the night. She always wakes up super upset and ravenous. Even if I cuddle her back to sleep, she instantly wakes up and starts screaming as soon as she senses the crib. Soon enough she'll be a good sleeper. Greta loves her toys, especially her bunny. Anytime she gets her hands on her Bun-Buns, he gets a big, squishy hug and some gnawing. When Greta sleeps, her bunny is usually covering her face entirely. We love our Greta!
Holly's potty trained! We spent a few days butting heads and having lots of accidents, but then the kiddo caught on and took control. It's her thing completely now which works for me! Holly's favorite potty treat is one pink and one blue mike'n'ike. Pink and blue are her favorite colors right now. My favorite part about potty training Holly is that now that she's wearing undies I can see her cute little bum. I think it's funny when she puts her panties on backwards and has a cheek (or two) hanging out.
