New Poop

The new poop in our lives is actually new poop. Lowan's new food is turning into new business out the other end as well. And because of that and the eating, we are upping the number of baths this little fellow will be getting. We didn't give him all that many, I mean, how dirty could he be getting.


But now, it will be at least every other day (I'm thinking) and soon daily. Anyways, here is some fun we had after his bath the other night. He was loving having the towel dragged across him. He's such a cute boy!! Still not much of a roller, he can flip to him stomach like no body's business, but the reverse... not so much. He did... like a month ago. We know he can do it, but he doesn't seem so inclined to do it often. Maybe we jump in and help too soon.

We go to the Dr. on Tuesday for our six month check up, I can't believe that much time has already passed. I guess that's all I have to say for today. I will try to finish up the ties on Baby Yoda and get some of those pics up soon.

Being a Mother

Being a Mother is the most soul satisfying thing I have ever done. And to think, nearly all women can do it. I have been so happy since the second moment I found out I was pregnant (the first moment was terrifying!). And then Lowan's birth, while also scary (mostly due to his breathing distress) was beautiful and magnificent.

I have days where I miss my non mothering life. Days where I want to lay on the couch and watch tv and nap and live careless. But as soon as Lowan needs me, all those feelings melt away and I am more than happy to care for him. It probably helps that Kyle is an amazing father who takes on many responsibilities, so I am able to have those lazy moments. They just can't last ALL day. Once Lowan needs to eat, I am the only one who will work. But I guess even that isn't true, and it is becoming less true every day. I think when being a mother feels the most stiffiling (what a bad word, but it works) is when we want to both do something, especially at night. We are lucky to have my mom who is really helpful and loves to watch the baby. But Kyle has been having music shows; late, late gigs, that I would kind of like to go to. However, I'm not ready for Lowan to stay at someone elses house, so that means my mom would have to stay here until 12, 1, or 2 in the morning. I don't really even think I could stay up that late. But I'm sad that the option is more limited.

Anyways, more on the positive. It is amazing bringing life to the most adorable, wonderful, sweet little boy. He has so much personality it amazes both Kyle and I. We love to talk about the future things we will get to do with Lowan. Like working in the garden with Kyle, taking bike rides together (both with him in the Chariot and later on his own bike), we talk about when he goes to school, him riding his bike with his dad. These thoughts are so sweet and wonderful. And we love the now moments. The times that are changing so fast and hard to keep hold of. But they are great, we love to see Lowan changing. From the tiny newborn, to the little boy (I know, he's not yet a little boy).

Kyle and I have decided that we will only have one child. And he is very resolute in this decision, but I tell you, I have many, many moments of doubt. I love Lowan so much, with my whole body and so deep inside of me, that I can't imagine doing it all over again. So while Kyle may know for certain... we'll see! Just don't tell him!!!

Dinner

Here's what happened at my house tonight:



We've got some good eats 'round these parts!

Cute Boy Backyard Photo Shoot

Here are some pictures of my cutie from this afternoon.

So Close

It is so close to being done. All the ends are woven in. Both sleeves are done and attached. The collar is complete. All that is left is adding the ties. I can't decide what I want to do though. It calls for I-cords. But that seems bulky to me. Kyle wants rope to complete the yoda-ness of it. I was thinking maybe some thin twine or cord of some type.



The weather is starting to cool, so maybe he'll get to wear it soon. I've got to go, Lowan just woke up so it's time to get this morning rolling.

Knitting Faux Pas

I don't know if this is or isn't but I am going to guess that you really aren't supposed to do this...



But I could not help it. I finished the sleeve and I really wanted to see it on the sweater. So some seaming (while watching Star Wars) and the sleeve is on. And so cute. I know I will regret it when I have a hard time getting the length right on sleeve two.



I need to go, my computer is about to die and I need to get dressed for work.

Baby Yoda

Here Lowan is modeling the sleeve of Baby Yoda. I am a bad mother for letting him play with a sleeve with safety pins in it. But he enjoyed it. I am not going to re-knit the sleeve, but I am going to leave a vent of sorts at the bottom of the sleeve. It will match what I am doing on the bottom sides of the sweater.


Next I "tried" the sweater on Lowan. Then he flashed me (the last photo of three). Look at that cute smile in the center, he knows that the camera is aiming at him and he typically won't look away when I get it out.


On Thursday night, Kyle played an opening show for a park performance of Shakespeare in the Park. It was a beautiful night. We couldn't stay for the play because it started at 8pm and Lowan needed to get home to bed. This is not the best picture, but you can see the passion on everyones face, they were all so happy to be playing.


Lowan at the show. This was before the music got started, but he was having a good time none the less. He is seen here with monkey who we stole from Alaska. Still one of his favorite toys!!


Look at my cute men. I like the second picture that looks like Lowan is running across Kyle's lap. They bring me so much happiness!

Now I need to get to work on the second sleeve.

Stinky Sister

That stinker of a sister of mine has bought yarn and cast on for her very own Versatility. Kyle doesn't understand my annoyance. It is simply because I am jealous and want to make my very own versatility. I'm excited for Tara to make it, but it has been just about all I can think about, so I want to be making it.

Instead when I think about it, I start working on Lowan's sweater. I finished the first sleeve last night. And bummer, I think I don't like the sizing and will have to tear it out and re-knit the whole thing. We'll see, I'll try it on him to see how it works. It just seems really narrow at the wrist, and I want the sweater to fit through this winter at least.

And when I thought I was in the clear as far as projects on my plate before Versatility, Kyle reminded me that he would like his beanie finished. UGH! I dropped some stitches and it is in a very complicated pattern and I have been dreading fixing it. But I will get back to it. It only took about 5 months for my yarn order to come in, so it is only necessary for me to delay the project an equal length of time... right??

So I was going to post some pics. Pictures of the sleeve on Lowan and a picture of the progress on Kyle's hat. But the batteries were dead. Then the day grew long and we were gone for much of it. Now I'm home, Lowan's in bed and I don't feel like getting out the hat and want to go to bed. So this will be a photo-less post that just gripes about Tara. See Ya!

All the ways...

I am in LOVE with this. Knitty came out yesterday and there are some cuties. But this. I love this!! Can't wait to make this. Want to quit knitting everything else and drop out of school to knit this. I am swearing to myself that I will finish Baby Yoda and Cabled Riding Jacket before I begin this. And to boot, Tara wants one too. This is Versatility and can be found here. There are lots of other pictures of the sweater and what you can do with it. Check this hottie out, you won't regret it!

I really think I want to use the exact yarn called for in the same color. Which I never do, but I love this yarn and this color. I have mittens and had a hat (that the dog ate) in this yarn. Good stuff. But I've also been looking into subs. We'll see.

Yoda Progress

It is coming along. I have finished the back, both fronts, sewn the shoulder seams and knit the collar. I have also woven in all my ends (except on the collar) and that is an accomplishment for me!! I just have to knit the sleeves, then attach and sew the side seams. Really not all that much when you get down to it. I just have to get down to it!!


These pics were taken before I added the collar. But I plan to work on the sleeves this week and hopefully finish up soon. So more pics to come!

Next are just some pics from this weekend. We've were busy yesterday

Busy, Busy

Lowan was five months old yesterday, time has flown. And I am so busy it seems. Between school starting last week, and work, and family time, and personal time, I can't find a spare minute. I guess personal time is the spare minute. I read a book for pleasure, probably the last one until Dec.


But then it's over. School is finished. Unless I decide for a Masters. Well... or I become a CPA, which I intend too. So that will be some hard core studying and possible schooling.

Today, I am going to post a lot of pics. They show all the cuteness of my life. Above is Lowan asleep (obviously) in his crib with puppy in hand. He lays in bed playing with this little guy all the time. He LOVES him!



In crafty news, I worked on the Yoda Sweater a bit a couple of weekends ago in Sacramento. And then some more last night and tonight. I have almost finished the second front. Then it is on to the sleeves. Still no pictures, but I'll take some pretty soon. It is coming along nicely and I hope to finish it before this winter. School permitting.


Here are Kyle and Lowan in bed in the morning. After I get up and nurse Lowan, I drop him off in bed with Kyle. It is such a sweet time. They were so cute, I had to jump into the shot with them. Often, the morning gets away from me because they look so cozy and I join them. Then I don't get out the door on time. I don't have as much choice for school but I can get in late to work if I need to.


Here is Lowan getting prepped for his first meal. We did not feed him, but I put him in the high chair with a spoon to play with.


I know this picture is blurry, but I love it so much. These are the kind of faces Lowan gives a lot of the time. He is very expressive.


Lowan is getting a lot stronger on his belly. He is flipping over from front to back. And back to front. But he won't do both at the same time. He will keep flipping the same way over and over again (with us flipping him back), but has yet to master the double flip.


I whipped this bag up today to put the dirty diapers in while we are out. It is cotton on the outside, polyester as the lining, and a cotton flannel liner. I am hoping the polyester will stop major leaks and if there are any, I hope the flannel absorbs it. The diapers are not really wet or leaky, but this will help if there ever is a problem. I made two bags and they turned out really cute. I can't wait until we don't need them for dirty diapers anymore and then we can use them at the farmers market. We've been trying really hard to stop using any plastic bags whenever we go out. It's kind of hard to see, but the fabric is made up of turtles.


Here we actually get to eating. Lowan was happy... until he got some food in his mouth. He kept getting the willies. But some went down. We don't know how much he ate. We fed him again this afternoon, and he did better, but was still not that excited. We're going to start feeding him every day. And then I'm thinking sweet potatoes will be the first solid food at six months.


Finally, I found this cute tutorial for turning a toddler t-shirt into a onesie. We bought this shirt on clearance for a couple bucks and I made this for Lowan a week or so ago. And he is not really standing, but he leans really good. He has some strong legs (but weak arms) and I fear his walking will come too early!

Alright, I've got to go to bed, so I better end this now.

Firsts

First Backpack Ride.



First Swim.



And in knitting news, I've finished the back and am 30% done with one front side. It's looking good!! I am excited to be working on the sweater. I won't post a picture, because they are pretty boring to look at.

Needles

No, not the kind that poked Lowan's poor fat thigh on Thursday three time for vaccinations.



Or the one that poked me at least 20 times in my legs the Thursday before that for the removal and closure of my varicose veins.



But the kind you knit with. Those that are metal, or plastic, or wood. The long ones. Those needles, they are making me mad. It has been a long time since I've knit something on anything other than circular or double point needles. And last night I cast on a new project on some straight needles. I make most things on circular, I like a short needle that fits my hand. I don't like the long straight needles that get heavy with stitches. But I did not feel like digging through my circs and looking for the right size. So onto the straight needles the sweater went. Oh yeah, I'm making a sweater for Lowan. A little cute brown and cream number called Baby Yoda. Kyle really liked the pattern. I do have to say, after the past 10" of knitting I've done, the straights are not as bad as they were at the beginning. But I'll still choose the other two types of needles first.



So this sweater is pretty cute and basic and it's flying along. I'd say I'm 80% done with the back and I cast on last night at about 8pm. Of course I'll have a little less time to knit during the week. And I really should try to finish up before school starts, because then my time really will be eaten up by life. And I do plan to finish the cabled riding jacket, it is so close. I just have to finish the collar, also about 80% there and then sew it to the jacket.



This winter Lowan and I can both wear our sweaters!!

Sleeping, Growing, Baby Boy

He is now four months old (Thursday) and I can't believe it!! But he is so cute and makes me so happy. I love being Lowan's mom!