A High Chair Tray!

We chose this high chair for Benjamin because we liked that it was wooden, cute, and small. However, it doesn't have a tray that goes with it, since it's meant to be put at a table. Unfortunately, it is slightly too high to go under our table top, so I can't get it close enough to the table for Benjamin to reach. I was able to find this small tray that was the perfect size for me to velcro it to the chair. It works great!

Baby Sling Pattern

I'm taking Benjamin with me on a trip next week, and someone mentioned to me that a baby sling might come in handy for the times I need (or want!) to carry him rather than using the stroller. I thought that was a good idea, but I didn't want to buy one, since I didn't know if I would like using it. I found a couple of patterns online and was able to make one from some fabric that I had. From practicing with it, I think it might come in handy, but I'll have to post later on how I liked it after using it for a while!

Just thought I would link to the instructions. These instructions are really simple, and had good pictures to go along with them, as well as helpful instructions on how to use it!

Cloth Baskets!

Benjamin's toy basket was overflowing...I decided that rather than going to the store and buying more baskets to store the toys, I would make some cloth ones!

I was able to find some fabric in my stash that would work, and I made two cloth baskets that I put in different places so I don't have to take toys around the house with me when I'm working and bring Benjamin with me to play.

I like how they turned out, and one thing I like about the cloth baskets is that during the times I don't need them, I can just fold them up and put them away! I don't have to store a big basket that I'm not using but don't want to get rid of!

Benjamin

Benjamin is such a joy! He brings so much happiness to our life! I love being able to stay home with him!

Benjamin loves it when I sing to him. Often I'll put him in his seat or high chair and sing to him while I wash dishes. If I look at him for a minute while I'm doing it - he gives me a big smile!

He is happy to sit and play with toys so I can fold laundry!

He has started pushing himself up a lot more when he's on his stomach - which means when he wakes up in the morning, he can now look over his bumper pads and see me. Several mornings I've woken up and seen this little happy face looking at me!

Daddy's starting the love of cars and driving early!

Benjamin's First Trip to the Zoo!

Benjamin and I tagged along on a field trip with the school where I used to teach. We enjoyed it - even if Benjamin was a little young to really appreciate it and fell asleep for half of it! =)

We got to see a cougar, tigers, lemurs, macaws, llamas, reindeer, and emus.

Afternoon at the park...

We had such a lovely weekend here, we just had to get out and enjoy it. We went to a park by the water, to spend some time just relaxing.



Benjamin had a great time trying out a teething biscuit....

And playing with his toes....

Until he finally had to take a snooze....and mom and dad did a little reading...

But soon he was up and ready to go again!

It was a fun, relaxing afternoon! I'm looking forward to doing it again soon!

Scheduling...

I've been rearranging my daily schedule around to leave me time in the afternoon for a daily project time, each day working on something different. Mondays I have been trying to do some baking and/or cooking for the freezer. Tuesdays I have time for sewing or a craft project. Wednesday is my day to go to the library to use the internet, and I try to save errands for Thursdays. On Friday my goal is to be able to have free time to do something fun. As the weather continues to be nice, I hope to be able to use this time to go to the park or something like that. I'll be able to do more fun things on Fridays in the future when Benjamin is old enough to enjoy more things, but I'm trying to make it a habit now, so hopefully it will continue later.

I had originally had my project/errand time in the morning, but I've found that between having to get ready in the morning, Benjamin's eating times, and Seth's lunch break, I have more time in the afternoon. I'm hoping that by giving each day a specific project, I'll be more intentional in the things I do and thus be able to accomplish more!