RSV

Well, Macie got worse over the weekend, and she ended up on oxygen from Sunday on. It's just a half liter, but that's what she needs to keep her sats up and her heart rate down. Sunday and Monday were much worse than Saturday, and today she is finally smiling again. Those were som long nights for her daddy, who was sweet enough to stay up with her almost all night both nights. She is still a little crabby, but more like my baby. I got a cute shot of my girls cuddling this morning while I was trying to pin the top of a new quilt together.

It's a little tough to roll around with all this oxygen tubing, but she doesn't seem to mind... another toy to chew on!

Long nights and sick babies

Last week we noticed Macie drooling a lot more, she was fussy, and it looked like she was getting close to teething. She started getting a little cough and I didn't think much of it, but she started sounding wheezy and has a nasty cough, so I took her to the clinic and she has RSV. Bummer. I am very pleased that her oxygen has been staying up- that was my biggest worry! She is a really, really happy kid, and it's so strange to have her fussy for me. So my days have been consisting of humidifier, Vicks rub, tylenol, tissues, etc. It's hard for Emma, too, because Macie has to be upright, so I can't just lay her down for a minute. Nick was sweet and slept sitting up on the couch with her last night. I can't remember the last time I slept eight hours straight with no babies waking me up. Emma is coughing a little more, so I hope she just stops at a little cough and doesn't get sick, too. Well, that's what we are up to... long nights and sick babies!

Numbers

A coulple weeks ago, the girls and I were at the local thrift store and Emma found a treasure she just HAD TO HAVE. And for a dollar, she got them. I think the funny part is she just liked the container and had no idea what was inside, but when you shook the box it made lots of noise. When we got home, she found magnetic numbers inside. She likes things to match, or put like things together, so it was no suprise that's what she did with the numbers! She put them all in groups of what looked alike. What a sweet little girl!

Finally finished!

I know I posted about this a LONG time ago, but I finally remembered to post the picture. The pattern is a cut-up nine patch, so it was really easy- even with a toddler helping! They are both made from the same block, but I arranged the blocks differently so they each have a different look. I am really happy with how they turned out. The bottom picture is a baby doll blanket for Emma's babies, and the top a table runner we enjoyed in February. I really like this block, I plan on using it again!

Before and After

I made this a while ago, but I am still really excited about it. I found the idea here, and I had a lot of ribbon left over from our wedding so I didn't have to buy the ribbon. We had this awful Christmas wreath that I didn't like, so I pulled off the berries and wrapped it with ribbon and began the project. I did burn the ends of each ribbon with a match to prevent fraying. I love it- it's on our front door and I think it's perfect for spring!

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Thanks Mandi...

I love blogging for a lot of reasons (thanks again Autumn & Holli for inspiring me!) but I have recently found a couple of my really good friends from High School. Mandi posted this on her blog, and I am excited to see what she makes me! I am excited to have a new reason to make some crafts...

Here's how it works: the first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Completely my choice for you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2. What I create will be just for you.

3. It'll be done this year.

Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers.