Thursday, August 14, 2008

I have not been motivated to post lately. Perhaps because life is trudging along at a safe pace and is just normal. Not too busy, not too lazy. Simply summer. I have done a lot of sewing though. Venturing into the unknown world of making my own clothes. Here are my first two attempts and now I wonder why I have ever bought a skirt in my life. They are so easy and quick to make.

Hazel will be a year near the end of the summer however she still has yet to crawl! I'm in no rush! Her and Elizah "play" together all day long just fine with Hazel remaining in one spot and it makes my day more efficient not having to always wonder where she is or what she is getting into. Her hair has turning a beautiful strawberry blondish brown. Can we say Aunt Sarah?

I am often flooded with thoughts of Elizah's education. This is the year I will begin "preschool like" activities with her preparing her for kindergarten. At times I feel inadequate and unsure about what would be best to be doing with her, but I just have to put those thoughts behind me and go with my gut. She is so physical and I feel this is how she learns best right now as well as any 2 almost 3 year old. Motherhood is always challenging in new ways. One's which I have never experienced before and now I must undertake another level which is what I have been doing all along. Training. It will just begin to manifest itself in different ways. Here is Elizah slinging her rabbit.

5 comments:

Kristin Sellars said...

Just today I was thinking about attempting to make some sort of outfit or clothing item for myself but I was thinking it would be too hard. You have to tell me how you made your easy skirts! I'd love to try to make one. And just on a side note I wish we lived closer!

Anonymous said...

Jill,

I love the skirts! Like Kristen, can you tell me how you did it? I bet they look fabulous on you.

The girls are soooo adorable I can't stand it. Elizah is looking like such a young lady.

You will do fine with whatever you do for their education. I know you can do it, but it must feel so overwhelming. You already have so much going for you and I think it's wise to just trust your gut and not let doubt get in the way. Maybe it would be helpful to have a parent support group of people who are doing the same sorts of things.

Nancy Winningham said...

Your skirts look really cute. If you want to delve into anything more detailed (zippers, waistbands, buttons, other garments) feel free to give me a call and I'll be glad to help.
As far as education, you are already doing the right things. You talk to your daughter every day in "real" conversations. REad to her everyday. teach her colors, numbers, and the alphabet. If you start teaching her how to write, teach her LOWER CASE letters first (they are used much more often than UC) Sing and play. She's already learning to share, take turns and get along with others. I know you're doing a great job.

Jill Abetti said...

Thanks for the encouragement and don't worry Nancy I'm sure I will be giving you a call soon for more help. The skirts were so easy. I just traced the outline of a skirt that fits really well onto fabric, cut it out, sewed it together, hemmed it and made a band at the top for elastic. I'm going to venture into more soon. I'm planning Hazel's first birthday party now so after that I'll be back at the machine.

Kristin Sellars said...

I think you should start blogging again...because I miss you and your thoughts. Oh and pictures of the girls and things you make too!