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Well my daughter is now 37 weeks pregnant but measuring 40 weeks. yikes This new baby boy could come at ANY minute now and I am starting to freak out just a little. Rachael has been in some considerable amount of pain because of the size of the baby. He is stretching her belly to it's very limit and she does NOT like it!

I remember going through the same thing. right Not to long ago actually! So, anyway....maybe she will remember how this feels and never do it again, at least not until she is married and has a career. Right? bomb

Not pregnant = Good
pregnant = BAD!

So...currently I am sniffing around the house...literally. Carrying tissue with me where ever I go. Last week Carrell was sick and now I am sick with a sinus infection. It's always so nice to smell like vapor rub and cough drops...awww. left I am trying to stay away from the cold pills and just let my body naturally fight it off with some soup full of garlic, onions and celery..chicken and broth. Plus some orange juice on the side...

But I broke down last night and took 2 cold pills in hopes that it would help me sleep. Needless to say I was up and down trying to drink water to stop my mouth from completely becoming a desert. I swear I felt a cactus growing in there! I couldn't breath through my nose, so the only other option was my mouth hanging open. I didn't have the chance to drool because it was so dry...

That and the coughing was such a lovely combination. Sticky dry mouth coated with cough drops. Ohhhh sounds attractive! *bats eyes*

Ok, so besides that...I can't wait to post pics of the new baby. Of COURSE he is about the only thing on my mind right now...Syair Major. Love ya baby boy.....

Take care everyone...

Sarah

Dear Diary

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....I have not been influenced by any other blog today....I have just logged onto here and begun writing. I sort of feel bad for not visiting my other favorite blogs. They have almost all but quit writing and some have changed their style to fit a more contemporary audience or whatever the case may be.

Lately, I have been working on so many items to eventually make an etsy shop or sell to local vendors here. I know there is a shop in the mall that takes handmade items. It's not that I don't have the brains to do anything else, it's just this is a job that I ENJOY. I think I am more like my dad than I thought. He was always wanting to work for himself and now I see why. Having a boss is a real bitch and a half and I don't appreciate the way the working world is treated.

If I could live in a log cabin and self sustain, I might. As long as I had internet. wink I need someways of communicating after all!!

Speaking of communicating, i have not talked to any of my brothers lately. I miss them and especially need to talk to John to find out if Paige is dating anyone who is fat. I had a dream that dad came to me and called Paige's new boyfriend a 'fat, lazy slob'. I don't even know if my dad would have really used those words, it was a dream after all. And I have no idea who Paige is dating. (my ex step mom) well, I still consider her my step mom. But yeah...it was so weird...this dream.

It's 6 am and I am hearing my husband snore. I still think he needs a cpap machine. But I seriously doubt that he would wear it. I don't know if I am just hearing him snore from about 3:30 to 6:00 am or if that is when it wakes me up. He could be snoring all night for all I know...i hate to say this, but the way he stops breathing and then starts up again reminds me of a fucking piece of shit car trying to start...but is out of gas or something. I am just being real. I am pissed that he refuses to take care of this issue. WTF, is my sleep less important than his? Am I going to have to move into another room and put on a sound machine? I feel SORRY for him, dammit and I don't want him being sick and tired because he is snoring his ASS off all night long and not getting a good breath. Speaking of I am about to go kick start his ass...brb.

Ok I turned him....damn he is snoring again. I woke up the kids as well.

They have been late to school...for me trying to let them get ready when they want to....hahaha! That's a joke. They run on some odd time that doesn't belong in this universe. They run on kid time. Kid time is based on the sun being out. If the sun is not out they are not up, if the sun is not out they are in the house. Sun....light....they must have sunlight.

Kid time...can't the whole world run on kid time?

mmmm What else? I guess I will go try to piece that hat together now. I LOVE doing this and it makes me happy...and I am enjoying being part of the group on YouTube called "The Cast Off Crew" Look it up if you would like to see what we are doing. You will probably see my fat butt in there too. I could care less what people think anymore I just like doing what I do, fiber artist. Ok then....I will write more later because I have a TON to say about my daughter and her boyfriend/soon to be married/fiance and the fact that they are having a son, who by the way.....the name Syair is awesome and I love it!! Yey thank you Rae for doing something right! I love the name Syair for my grandson and I look forward to meeting him soon.

Speaking of, her belly was doing so many flip flops last night when she was asleep in my bed that I thought a damn alien was going to bust out of her belly button. It was some of the freakiest looking shit ever. Wow...I'm so sentimental.

Love,
Sarah

Panda Crochet Hat

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Isn't he adorable? I could do some retouching of the mouth, but love him otherwise.

What's Up??

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Thanksgiving was great...visited with family the weekend before and had a blast with my brothers and sister-in-laws. (and mom who hosted the party) Been busy with my knit and crochet and looking forward to my sis, Meg, using some of my prop hats in a photoshoot in December!!

You know that means more publicity! Ok, so looking forward to that.

Trying to up my skills on YouTube. faint Trying to get into the F.O.T.H. community there!

Right now I am trying to crochet a flower to a bag I have custom made myself! I made the pattern up and I LOVE it. it has the color purple in it, with purple sequins as well wink. Love it. heart

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Yesterday Rachael had another sonogram. Syair is doing great and growing so fast...I can't wait for February when I can kiss his little fat face! Stephen was there and had to pick me up because of time conflict. We met Rachael and her dad and sisters at the Dr.'s office and I was able to go back to see the sonogram in process.

The tech had already checked the sex of the baby again, it's still a male. wink And was on to measuring his body and face. I saw his round little belly and head. His legs were folded upward towards his arms and his arms were beside his face. Syair's heartbeat was still strong and normal.

He pressed his feet against the side of the uterus and we were able to see his *huge* feet and toes! Wow, this kid is going to be tall I think! (Like his daddy and momma) Stephen, by the way, is 6'4'' I THINK. Don't quote me on that...

They said he weighed about 1.8 lbs and 25 weeks gestation...he is coming along so perfectly. When I saw his face, I thought of Rachael right away. I saw her in him and that really brought it home for me....in terms of recognizing what is in her belly. smile Complicated stuff! Also, I forgot to mention, he opened his mouth during the session, it was so cute but looked mechanical, because it's only 2d. Still adorable, though.

So anyway, he's pretty much awesome and I can't wait to meet him. Rachael said he has my chin, we'll see. wink




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Dear Friends....



This weekend I was busy knitting and relaxing for the most part. I really didn't want to do too much, not sure if it's the time change or WHAT but I have felt so crappy lately. Sleeping bad, waking up early.

It's so sad...I don't even want to write this sentence.

Here's a joke for you. smile

There's a lot to be said about marital bliss...
A while back there was an opening in the CIA for an assassin. These highly classified positions are extremely difficult to fill, requiring an extensive background check, training, and testing before candidates are even considered for the position. After reviewing several applicants and completing all the checks and training, the field was narrowed to the three most promising candidates. The day came for the final test, which would determine which of equally qualified candidates, would get the job.

The final candidates consisted of two men and one woman. The men administering the test took the first candidate, a man, down a corridor to a closed door and handed him a gun saying, "We must be completely assured that you will complete your assignments and follow instructions regardless of the circumstances. Inside this room you will find your wife, seated in a chair. Take this gun and kill her." The man, looking completely shocked said, "You can't be serious! I could never kill my wife." The CIA man said, "Well, then, you're obviously not the man for the job. Take your wife and go home." They brought the next candidate in, the other man, and repeated the instructions.

This man took the gun, walked into the room and closed the door. However, after five minutes of silence, the door opened and the man handed the CIA tester the gun, saying, "I just couldn't do it. I couldn't kill my wife. I tried to pull the trigger but I just couldn't do it." The CIA man said, "Well, then, you're obviously not the man for the job. Take your wife and go home."


Then they brought the woman down the corridor to the closed door, handed her a gun, and said, "We must be completely assured that you will complete your assignments and follow instructions regardless of the circumstances. Inside this room you will find your husband, seated in a chair. Take this gun and kill him." The woman took the gun, walked into the room, and before the door closed all the way, the CIA men heard the gun start firing. One shot after another, for thirteen shots, the noise continued. Then all hell broke loose.

For the next several minutes, the men heard screaming, cursing, furniture crashing and banging on the walls; then suddenly, silence. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman. She wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "You guys didn't tell me the gun was loaded with blanks! I had to beat him to death with the chair!"

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Awwww!

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Hi Everyone,
Saooooo, to make the best out of an awkward situation, I have decided to knit my frustrations out. Yes, I am human and have to vent...so away I go keeping myself busy. *deep breath*

My sister is the "real" photographer in the family and she has suggested that I make some photo props for her.
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I'm excited to get started on this because really it does keep my mind busy knowing that I can do some good with the antisocial skills that I have. wink Anyway, here is one example of things I have made.


Right now my girls are getting ready for school. Awww thank God for Friday! I know it's been a long week because of the wonderful time change. I still don't understand why they do this, I understand intellectually but my body doesn't agree. Everyone I know has been in a dream like phase this week and sort of out of it.

Today is the first day I have felt like waking up and having a more than productive day. smile

What else...what else... Mmmm...

I guess that's it for now. I am going to play a like button on my sticky post for my Boutique Page on Facebook. I actually want to go out into the community and distribute cards and samples to boost business. (knitted photography props for mainly babies)

Have a great day everyone!

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Sarah

Working on baby things

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Rachael had a 3D sonogram done, courtesy of her 'mother in law', Jennine. We were all in the room watching the baby on screen and crying at joy that it is going to be a boy. I wasn't sure if my family was able to produce boys...so this was a true shocker! Thank God it wasn't twins, I am grateful of that!



This picture isn't really clear because he was still so small at the time...but it gives an idea!

The baby is growing in her belly more day by day. Sometimes I sing to him and he kicks around (hopefully with joy) p I feel him moving and see her growing and at times feel sorry for her being in this position at this age. sad We are moving forward, though, with the best of thoughts and intentions and clearing our mind of the negative.

Why dwell on what 'should have been'? I've never had a boy, so maybe I will adopt him as my own and let her live her life? Mmmm I just don't know yet. My husband doesn't have a strong opinion of it one way or the other. Now all the focus is on the boy and how he is going to turn out. I can't believe it!!! A boy....

His name is Syair Major Bell-Peters. Sound like a good name to you guys? I love the Syair part, it means poetry. Major is named after her love for the military, although her boyfriend didn't like the idea because his last girlfriend also loved that name. lol Too bad!

Her boyfriend, Stephen, has turned out so far to be loving and caring tall gentle giant to her and I think he has the best of intentions for my daughter. I thank God that he is in her life, and not some thug...although...at times I think he might have some thuggish ways. p It's just my paranoia.

I started working on the first pair of baby booties that I have ever made...and knit nonetheless.


One down and one to go...or many to go...this was an easy project. smile

Sarah
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