Superhero Cape... to the Rescue!

I saw super cute no-sew superhero
capes on Pinterest, and knew they'd be the perfect craft for my mom's night craft group!

I looked around and found a few tutorials, but this one seemed the best for my needs.

I bought the supplies:
Adult size small t-shirts in bright colors
Heat bond interfacing
Colorful felt

So on a hot Thursday night, my friends came over with wine and snacks, and we got to crafting!

We cut the sleeves off our shirts, then cut all the way up the sides, leaving the collars in tact. We cut the fronts off the shirts, again leaving the collars. We had our capes! Time to decorate!

This is also where we made things more difficult for ourselves.
1) Felt was too thick and heavy to stay attached to our capes without sewing (or hot glue).
2) We cut out our shapes, then added the iron-on paper. We definitely should have added the transfer paper first, then cut our shapes!

But the end result, even if it did need some hot glue, was super awesome!







And yes, the kids love their capes!

Body after baby

Cute baby picture because yes.

It was pretty clear as Nate went off to work this morning in his last clean dress shirt, the one with the pinchy collar, that he could use a few more. So after I gave up on Gavin's nap, we were off to Marshalls.

I swore to myself walking in that I was only there for dress shirts. We'd be in and out of the store in no time. I wasn't shopping for myself. Besides, I don't know what size I am anyway!

Then I began to wonder: what size am I?! I have four shirts, three stretchy dresses, and three pairs of maternity pants that I've worn exclusively since May 18th, five and a half weeks ago. Maybe it was time for me to try on some clothes.

Here's what I learned:
1) I have no clue what's fashionable right now.
2) My boobs don't fit. Into anything.
3) I look ridiculous in maxi dresses.

I also learned that I can fit into a size 10 pant. It's not where I'd like to be, but not as scary as I'd feared. I found one dress for me (another cotton knit), and finally made my way to the men's dress shirts.

Upon arriving home, I ate a second lunch, half a cupcake, a rice crispie treat, and two Oreos. Clearly I could be a much smaller size very quickly if only I ate less stupidly and maybe got in some exercise. But at least now I have a starting point.

And Nate has two more days of shirts before he needs to pick up at the dry cleaner.

Linking up with Exploits of a Military Mama!

Boobie Snacks

Laura is two, observant, incredibly smart, with a wicked vocabulary and memory. And even if she weren't all of the above, it would be hard for her to overlook Gavin's method of eating: my boobs. I'm not shy or modest about feeding Gavin at home. When he's hungry, I pull out a boob and stick him on it.

Laura has taken note. She asks almost constantly when Gavin is getting his next boobie snack. She gives her dollies boobie snacks of her own. Just this week at school, she took her shirt off to feed a doll. Her shirt was off. At school. For a boobie snack. And please hear my little child saying that with a thick Baltimore accent: bewbie snack. Seriously.

We've been trying to talk to Laura about private parts. That they are not for talking about. That we keep them covered. They are private for a reason. But at the same time, I don't want Laura to be ashamed of her body or any of it's parts.

How do you talk to your young kids about privacy and appropriateness? Did your kids try to breastfeed toys at home or in public?

Gavin: One Month

Gavin went in for his one month well check yesterday. My good eater is 22 inches long and weighs 11 pounds!!

It's been a great first month. Gavin and Laura have adjusted really well to each other. Gavin sleeps and naps pretty well (with a few hiccups here and there)! He's a champion eater, too!

Laura's favorite part of Gavin is watching him get his diaper changed. She was peed on once, and now she's even more excited for diaper changes! I guess she likes the level of danger!

As for me? I'm still feeling really good. My snuggle bunny is napping on my chest right now, and I couldn't be happier. Truly.