Happy Friday!

After a L-O-N-G week, I was struck this afternoon with the need to create something for me. I've been putting off so many projects that I want, and started feeling uninspired to do the others. I've had plans to make a few new throw pillows for awhile. The pillows our couch came with were SO hideous! They have been stored in the attic for 2 years now. I started thinking that they would make a perfect pillow form, for some washable, removable covers.

The last time I made pillows, I cut, sewed, stuffed and sealed them....cut to a week later and the kids had food, marker and god only knows all over them. I decided then, it was the last time I make pillows that cannot be washed-for a house with 3 kids under 5!!

These are paired with upcycled sheets for backing, making the total cost only a few dollars for each!!! They only take about 15 minutes to make also [a good thing because that's about the only time I can find lately]. Below is the back of the larger pillow. When I get a chance, I'll add a few button closures.

Here is one of my brooch's shown by the new pillow and my purse.

Dreams...

Today I am dreaming of finding the time to finish all my 1/2 completed projects.

Many are just in the cut fabric stage. There is a shirt and shorts set for the baby, new placemats for the bigger kids, pillows for the couch, the ever ambitious duvet for our queen bed, summer skirts for me, summer dresses for [M], some shorts for [D], along with his huge list of things he wants me to make or teach him to make, a flower girl dress, embroidered wedding gift......and then the 4,001 things I have to finish for the Eco-Chic show, in just a few short weeks.

All I need is 3.5 more hours a day, or the ability to not sleep-haha. I already stay up 1/2 the night as it is, I just need to do it with out breaking down by the weekend.

Meanwhile, [L] and I are working on weaning. He is NOT happy! His unhappiness is making me reconsider the need to wean right now. I have been introducing him to cow's milk, but after a year of mama milk, it is NOT cutting it for him. He takes a sip and looks at me, as if to say, "You have GOT to be kidding me, lady". So we'll see where it goes. Right now we are still nursing for naps and bedtime, but have cut out the shorter feedings that he had throughout the day.

For now, I am just going to push on with what we have been doing...and stock up on lots and lots of coffee! Off to the doctor today. [L] is getting his very first vaccinations today. Poor guy!

Enjoy your day!