21 days and counting

We are entering our "busy season" here at the house. Just after Halloween I start Christmas shopping and I *hope* Chris is going to look for a nice birthday present. He did save Emma's life though so if there's no money in the budget I am 100% ok with that. And then right after my birthday it's Christmas! I've already finished shopping for a whole bunch of people, Cadence included. I went with Jane to a giant warehouse toy show last week and bought some really neat toys and books for her. I bought what she might like but really what does a baby get for Christmas?

Chris has been busy busy with work, doing all kinds of stuff and pricing new jobs. He also finished building our headboard, and it looks fantastic! It's hard for me because it means less down time but Jane was kind enough to take Cadence for a day last week and Chris let me have some relax time yesterday.

The time change had no real impact on our house other than Chris going to bed really late! Cadence was a champ and stuck with her schedule. She is still on track this morning so let's hope it stays this way!

I had something really fantastic happen this weekend. For those of you who don't know, my grandmother was the one (primarily) who raised me. My mom took off when I was 4 and my dad worked all the time so she stepped in and took care of my brother and me. She taught me how to see, make coleslaw, and all kinds of weird random stuff. She always used to sing to us too, and I just recently caught on that I've been doing this with Cadence also. Anyways! My Memere sews all the time, if you have a problem you get Memere to fix it. We used to spend hours and hours together in her sewing room just looking at all her lace and zippers and buttons. Her sewing room was more interesting to me then any toy you could give me.

Now skip to the present: my very close friend/2nd mom Nancy was given a sewing table that used to belong to a close family friend. Nancy doesn't know how to sew but she held on to the table for sentimental purposes. While I was talking to her this weekend I mentioned how I've been looking for a table to use for crafts/sewing etc and she offered me the one she had been given. I am so thrilled to have this table, it is jam-packed with anything I could ever want to sew with. I was emotional looking through the table because I could appreciate the previous owners organization of the drawers (or lack thereof). It really reminded me of my Memere's sewing space.

Now, on top of baking being a hobby, I've opened an online shop and will be making fabric items (baby toys, dog toys, aprons, rugs, gift items, etc) and selling them online! Chris is 100% supportive and I'm really excited to get started. And! In regards to my baking, a girl I know from high school has asked me to cater her sweets table! Things are looking up!