OMGoodness! What a whirlwind month. We've managed both of our
kids' birthdays, a wedding anniversary, a house hunt with/for my sister
& her family, a new office/warehouse hunt for Trash Ties, a Creative Escape
project design (fun!), a raised garden bed for the backyard, a
snow-camping adventure, and a monster sinus infection. That's on top
of the regularly-scheduled programming around the studio.
Elijah
is now 12 and Charlotte turned 4 yesterday. Let me say, twelve is a
big one to absorb as a parent — how did that happen!?! His cub paw
hardly fits in my hand anymore. Four is a little crazy too.
Especially when you're four-year-old speaks as well as an
eight-year-old and has a snappy, sophisticated sense of humor. My mom
calls her Scarlett Bailey for her salty coquetry. Sugary treats aren't nearly as tasty without a pinch of salt.
Just
yesterday, when my mom asked Charlotte what she'd like to eat for her
birthday dinner, Charlotte replied, "Nothing." Then, when she saw a
twinge of disappointment in my mother's face for her lack of an answer,
Charlotte continued with a devlish smile, "Barf would be good!"
My
mom and Charlotte had a good laugh over that one. Mom loves
Charlotte's sassiness, so she gets a good helping of it. In the end,
Charlotte chose hot dogs and strawberry lemonade, with cauliflower and
"green olives that taste like black ones" on the side — in
combination, far better than Mac N Cheese alone, which was the
runner-up menu.
Cool pic. Sounds like the birthday dinner will be interesting.
Yes, hot dogs are better than barf any day (at least in my book)! Happy birthday to the kids (I see Elijah has inherited your snow caving abilities)!
WOW… You had a lot going on. Happy Birthday to your kiddos and Happy Anniversary! I must say… I prefer the black tasting olives over the green, too.
I have a very sassy five year old and know what a delight it is…
most of the time.
sounds like your 4 year old and mine would get along fabulously!
Love “Scarlett’s” menu choice, hilarious!
Oh I love that quote that you have up on the Creative Escape page. Excellent! I’ll have to make a note of it .. powerful stuff. 🙂
My son is one week out from turning 12. It is mind boggling for sure. Charlotte sounds like a real kick. =)
Somehow we all have this fantasy that January will be quiet after the holidays…instead..its almost February!
The birthday dinner tradition was one held in my household too! I better get thinking about what I am going to request for mine!
Oh that Charlotte. We are still quoting her from her visit here. She is a crack up.
Nice site! actually its definitely great.
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charlotte seems like my favourite kind of kid !
Heather, Charlotte sounds delightful! I love the girls with a bit of sass in their vocabulary and twinkle of mischief in their eye. Somehow they grow up to be the most fun and self sufficient women I believe. Congrats on raising such great kiddos.
xo~Amelia
As the mom of a 12 year old son and 4 year old daughter, I can completely relate to the challenges and rewards. Strange seeing your little boy turn in to a “man-child”. Good luck.
Your children sound adorable! It has been a whirl wind month! Congrats and good luck with the warehouse for Trash Ties!
I am new to your blog and I must say I have loved everything I have read so far, you are a very talented lady 🙂 Your daughter sounds absolutely hilarious!!! Sounds like she had a rather interesting dinner.
4 year old girls are so entertaining. I have two 4 yr old nieces that have me in pieces every time I’m with them.
P.S. I made a hostess apron out of your fabric and I’m in love with myself when wearing it. I blogged about it here: http://doangang.blogspot.com/2009/01/only-best-apron-ever.html
Hi Heather,
I just wondered if you were aware of the CPSIA law passed banning fabrics being used for children’s wear effective 2/10/09. The law was originally directed towards handmade toys and clothing to prevent lead poisoning, but it was so poorly written that designers using only fabric and thread are prohibited as well. Thousands of home based businesses and crafters nationwide have been researching and email congress members for months but the date is fast approaching without an appeal or revision in sight. This will definately affect fabric sales for all companies and I wondered if anyone at FreeSpirit is aware of this fact? Thanks so much and I hope to be able to continue to create beautiful things for my daughters with your fabrics without being arrested.:) Thanks!! Melissa Breden
Heather, I love your blog. I’m just wondering… are you the same Heather Bailey that ran track with me at Red Mountain High School in Mesa AZ? Becky is your sister? Leave me a comment on my blog if you are. I would LOVE to talk to you!
Either way, I’ll check back on your blog, it’s adorable!
That must be another Heather Bailey. I hope you can find her — it gets tougher once friends get married and change their names on you. Good luck!
What a month 🙂 Sending Lots of happy wishes your way!
Your busy makes me dizzy! Hope you get a moment for your self.
What a month! You seemed to handle it with a good dose of humor!