Kool and the Gang wish they sounded this good

Something has struck a chord with the young'un. He ate a banana and then started singing and dancing. His current jam is "Too Hot," by Kool and the Gang. It was pretty amazing, so I picked up my phone and hit record. I can't wait to show this to him when he's older. If you listen closely, you'll also hear "poop in the money," when he sits on the cash register. Our dog, Cotton ("ca-ca"), also makes a few appearances. Ugh, I love this kid!! 

 

Sweater Pieced Blanket

Last night I finished the blanket I've been working on! My friend Susi hosts a monthly craft night at her place. We bring our goods, drink wine, eat snacks, and chat! It's often the best night of the month. I had been saving a few sweaters that I'd accidentally shrunk (more than a few times) and decided to cut them up into square and rectangular pieces and hand stitch them into one baby blanket. I used three sweaters, including my very favorite, all-time loved dark turquoise sweater. I bought it while living in Charleston, SC in 1998. Years later, it had holes in the elbows, wrists, and elsewhere. I'd shrunk it too many times and it was seriously falling apart. It even made it into the Goodwill pile several times, but I pulled it out every time... "just one more season," I'd say to myself. And I'm so glad I never got rid of it. It'll live on. 

Here are a few photos of the blanket. Cheers!

Cutest Harmonica Player Ever

I got two amazing videos of the little guy yesterday and decided to post them up for all to see. Now you can see for yourself what a funny guy he is. 

He found the harmonica in my backpack and decided to give it a try for the first time in a few months (he used to play it as if it were a kazoo). when he hits the camera, he's saying "cheers!" (18 months old)

 

And this one was taken just a few minutes later, he's a pro!!