Well, this week just sped on by, didn't it? I know many of you are wondering why that Fleece Artist Sea Wool isn't on the site. Turns out it was missing part of the label, so I'm waiting for a shipment from Nova Scotia before I can put it on the site! Don't want to sell those skeins without labels! Rest assured, as soon as I get those in, they yarn will be available here. I'll let you know. Oh, and the Sleeping Dragon yarn arrived too, so that should be available when I get pics taken and up on the site. YEA!
Joe and I have been preparing for Danger to join us (that's our name for him right now- no, not his REAL name). It's odd to think that in 2 weeks that we'll have a little baby in the house. I can't even imagine how things are going to change around here. I feel like I'm getting very little sleep right now, but I bet in a couple weeks it will be even worse! I'm assuming every woman has a hard time sleeping in the last weeks of pregnancy, right? I mean, I feel like I need to shift sides every hour and a half, and my lack of maneuverability makes me feel like a Weeble. Do they even make those any more?
The pics above are of the crib that Joe built for Danger . Joe and I made a special trip to Indy several months ago so he could scour Northwest Hardwoods for the perfect pieces of curly maple to use on the crib. He's also almost finished with a low dresser/changing table. Our little joke is that I get to make the home for the baby before he's born, and Joe's responsible for where he stays once he's out. I feel pretty lucky to have a husband that is so good at woodworking (and just about anything else he puts his effort into) and is so into his new role of being a dad. It's hard for me to believe that my own dad wasn't really so involved and my mom basically did everything. Father's Day has taken on new meaning for me.
I hope to show some pics of the finished nursery when it's done- probably a few days before the baby comes, at this rate! The room isn't much wider than the crib, and it has EIGHT windows (it was a sleeping porch back in the day), so Mom is making curtains right now. Curtains for eight windows. Yeah, I think I owe her a nice gift.
But store and nursery work aren't the only things happening around here- I finally have nasturtiums in my flower boxes. After 3 years of planting them, I finally have some flowers to show for them. Well, when I say "I" planted, I mean "Joe" planted and I watched them not flower. But here I finally have some! Anyone else love nasturtiums? Have any tips for getting them to flower consistently?
I'm glad to see that crib is finished! Whew, is right! I know you're very excited.
Posted by: Debbie | June 16, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Wow! That is one lucky Danger!! Great Dad, Great Mom, and a Great Grandma! Sounds like he is already a step up in the world!
Oh and I have a grayish-black thumb, so no advice from me!
Posted by: P-la | June 16, 2007 at 08:46 AM
The crib is beautiful! That man deserves some new socks. ;o)
Try Miracle-Gro once a week or every 10 days. It works well for my tomatoes.
In a few weeks, you'll be sleeping just fine when "Danger" is asleep. Well, once you get over watching him sleep because he's just so adorable.
Posted by: Jill | June 16, 2007 at 08:53 AM
The crib is gorgeous. The wood and the shape...perfect!
Posted by: Shanidy | June 16, 2007 at 08:53 AM
The crib is lovely. Hubby is a talented guy. Your life is going to change in ways you can't even imagine. But nothing is better in life than to love and be loved by a child. It's all worth it.
Posted by: Sue J. | June 16, 2007 at 08:56 AM
I also love nasturtiums! They seem to grow easily around here (Iowa), so can't really give you any pointers. I do think I had to powder them for a bug infestation that is common, however.
The crib is lovely. What a man! What a lovely keepsake for "Danger".
Enjoy your new stage in life...and cherish every minute!! Congrats to grandma also...I am still waiting and hoping for such an event to happen. (I also would make 8 curtains...gladly!)
Posted by: Kathy in Iowa | June 16, 2007 at 10:22 AM
That's a beautiful crib and will be a wonderful family heirloom.
Posted by: Carole | June 16, 2007 at 10:39 AM
The crib is beautiful and I know the nursery will be adorable.
Posted by: Nancy | June 16, 2007 at 01:07 PM
The crib looks great! Joe did an excellent job. I had to buy mine from the store. But it's still holding on strong with little one #2 sleeping in it now.
Yup, they still make Weebles. :~)
Posted by: Trish | June 16, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Your crib is beautiful.
I just have a comment about the bumper pad - please consider taking that out before the baby sleeps in it. My brother recently had a serious tragedy with his then 3 month old son nearly suffocating to death when his face pushed up accidently against the bumper pad while napping. The baby was so little he did not have the strength to pull his mouth and nose away from the pad. He nearly died and is currently fighting for his life.
I'm not trying to be a downer for this happy and exciting time in your life - but be aware please!!
If I can save just one family from going through what we have over the past four months, I would do just about anything.
Goodluck and God bless you and your family. Children are such a blessing!!!
Posted by: Marylu | June 16, 2007 at 04:01 PM
The crib looks great. How exciting that your husband made it for the baby. I remember those nights when you couldn't sleep because you just can't get comfortable. I got my socks and they are great. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Robin | June 16, 2007 at 04:46 PM
Wow, what a nice heirloom to have for your baby and the baby's babies. Best of luck with your delivery!
Posted by: Jen | June 16, 2007 at 05:15 PM
Two words for you: Body Pillow! They are a lifesaver at the end of pregnancy! Beautiful crib. Really gorgeous. And I LOVE nasturtiums too. Can barely spell it, but I love them. I could NOT get the to grow in Virginia but out here in Wa state they grow like weeds. And you can eat the flowers too!
Posted by: KT | June 16, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Ya, I remember the last couple of weeks it being really hard to sleep, and it was the end of summer too, so I was miserable. All I can say is pillows, lots of pillows, and A/C. At least you don't have to go through summer, that's a blessing! Gosh, how exciting, and they always stay your little babies. My daughter is almost 21, but I can still remember vividly the day she was born.
Posted by: Beth | June 16, 2007 at 11:00 PM
I love curly maple. Can't wait to see the photo of the completed nursery. Time will fly by and you'll have a baby in it before you can turn around! Enjoy the preparation and anticipation!
Posted by: Robin | June 17, 2007 at 03:43 AM
What a beautiful gift for the baby. Yes, I remember not having a lot of sleep in the beginning but, looking back, it was such a special bonding time. Just make sure you have a great comfortable chair that you can sit in with the baby. I spent ALOT of time in my chair!
Posted by: Lisa | June 17, 2007 at 08:00 AM
The crib is gorgeous Allison! You are lucky to have such a talented husband - but then he is lucky to have you too..LOL. I love Nasturtiums; they are such pretty flowers and so easy to grow which is nice. It's hard to believe that you will be a mom in only a couple of weeks! I am very excited for you both....
Posted by: Cynthia | June 17, 2007 at 01:28 PM
What a fabulous crib - heirloom quality for sure!
only 2 weeks left - wow. May the last couple of weeks be easy :-)
Posted by: Teyani | June 17, 2007 at 08:03 PM
what an amazing crib! you husband has an amazing talent.
during the last month or two of my pregnancies I couldn't sleep a damn either. I could sleep better on the couch then I could in my bed for some reason!
if you pinch off the blooms of your nasturtiums before they go to seed, they should produce more flowers. Because the plant is trying to make seeds for next year.
Posted by: amanda cathleen | June 17, 2007 at 11:04 PM
I had such trouble sleeping before my baby was born AND after that my daughter was sleeping through the night before I was. :) I was really glad that they replayed Conan at 3 in the morning.
The crib is amazing. And Good Luck!
Posted by: Trish | June 18, 2007 at 10:08 AM
I actually have a little opposing advice on the nasturtiums - from my reading (and also my personal experience), they don't flower well if they're in soil that's too nutrient-rich. (If you want the leaves, like for sandwiches, then go ahead and fertilize).
I planted mine this year in the front garden, didn't fertilize at all. The leaves are small but they're blooming like crazy. (I think also the extra rain we've had this year helps - my tomatoes look better than they have in years.)
Posted by: fillyjonk | June 18, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful crib!
The only piece of unsolicited advice I wish I had paid better attention to was "Sleep when the baby sleeps."
After you tear yourself away from how adorable that little one is, of course.
Best of luck.
Posted by: Donna | June 18, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Actually "Danger" isnt a bad name... a girl I know named her kids "Justice" and "Chaos" although now that I think of it, it may have affected their personalities.... LOL
Posted by: Veronica | June 18, 2007 at 04:26 PM
Congraulations Allison! The crib is beautiful - very nice work. I'm sure little 'Danger' will feel right at home. Will you be teaching how to knit?
Posted by: Devon | June 19, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Yep- they still make Weebles! they just came back out on the market a year or so ago-
Best wishes on the adventure in front of you! There will never be anything like it again! And it will ROCK! Danger is a great nickname! My son and his best friend are known as Death and Destruction! We aren't sure which is which, but it fits!
Posted by: Makaela | June 24, 2007 at 10:44 AM