Are we Really Sewing?!

Austyn and Zoe have asked more than once to sew up a pillow or stuffed animal. I'm not a very crafty person, so I'm a bit surprised and excited that I got everything ready and got them sewing. It's only felt pillows but it's a start.

I had a little plastic needle for Zoe but I couldn't get the holes punched in the felt so I let her use a regular needle. Actually on the first try I let her use a needle work needle which isn't as pointy. She loved it. She has made another pillow since this. 

Austyn enjoys it as well and so do I because it seems to have a calming activity for them both. My kids are energetic and loud most of the day and this is a time where they seem to naturally sit quietly and concentrate.

Book Sharing Monday - Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley by Aaron Blabey is such a great book for showing how two totally different people can be such great friends. 

When two people have such different personalities they can really compliment each other.

She Did It!

Our little girl is growing up! She got her ears pierced today! She has been bugging us for the past couple of days to go and do it and when we don't leave right away she gets so upset. We discussed it with her to be sure that she really did understand that it hurts and that it requires some care. What a big girl! She was so excited sitting in the chair waiting for them to prepare and she made sure that they had a mirror handy. It did hurt and she cried a bit (so did I) and she was still brave enough to go ahead and get the other ear done. I'm so proud of her!

She was in a hurry to go see her friend next door in the top picture so she was rushing me to take a picture, hence the "come on and hurry up Mom" face. LOL!