slowly, but surely

i am getting everything done. ok not every single thing, but i am knocking a few important items off the dreaded before-the-bebe-arrives- to-do list. this was one that i just couldn't let slide:

image :: property of katsinthebelfry

i made t-shirts for thehobbit & minipaper (hers says sister of course) to wear on the big day. they are both sassy little creatures, so the typical, cutesy big brother/sister shirts wouldn't do.

i cannot wait to see them bounding into my hospital suite, wearing the shirts that proudly proclaim both their importance, & their stance on diapers.

now i'm off to put up my poor little feet, & drink a giant glass of iced tea. i hope your saturday is a lovely one.
~peace.

edited to add :: some have emailed asking - i don't have a daughter. minipaper is thehobbit's bestest bud (& daughter of paper ). to us they are family.

fancy friends

this morning thehobbit was playing golf in the backyard. he decided he needed a caddy, so he dressed his golf bag, & named it william.

quickly william became more fun than golfing, so he dragged his caddy inside, & set about building a bigger, better version.

william is fancy.

~peace.

a whine & a crown

it would seem that my body enjoyed being forced to do nothing but rest for over a week. feeling much better, i attempted a few errands this morning - then found myself back at home within the hour. just that little walking brought on uncomfortable contractions. my body has been happily resting in bed ever since.

unfortunately my mind has been miserable. i want to get things done, i want to clean my filthy house, i want to play! it dawned on me today that i may just have to give in, & accept that i may not have everything ready for thebebe's arrival, & my home may have to remain filthy. oh just writing about that last bit makes me want to cry!

i'll make a deal with you body: you let me get the house 100% cleaned before we leave for the hospital on tuesday, & i'll spend the rest of the time resting. i won't attempt errands, projects, or anything else - just let me get the place clean. you think about it, & get back to me. ok?

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so as not to only whine & complain:

i did manage to make a birthday crown before the pestilence hit. it's a donation for this year's homeschool expo. the dragonfly artisans (hotlink still not working, please look under 'more kat' for the link) are giving a basket of fantasy play items to be raffled.

i really like the fake silver pearls, backed by the giant silver sequins - fancy, yet understated ;-)

& on that note, i'm off.
~peace.

royal proclamations

i've no time for a proper post today, but did want to let you know a few things:

* theshop is closed for the next month. i'm wretched at multi-tasking; no way can i manage theshop & care for a shiny, new bebe. i'll let you know when things are up & running again.

* i've a new comments image over there <--- created by the very talented cathe holden. she has a fun blog - please visit her at justsomethingimade.blogspot.com (my hotlink is still not working).

* we're nearing the end of the pregnancy, so don't fret if i suddenly disappear. i'll be back as soon as i'm able. i may even break my no photos with faces rule to share the newest member of the belfry with you.

hmm i could have sworn there was more to tell you. most likely it shall come to me in the middle of the night. i'll give you a ring if it does. ok? ;-)

~peace.