A Day In My Life

Ok, I freely admit: Martha Stewart I am not. I’ve never been one to always have craft projects in progress. But with the new baby, I’ve decided I’m going to teach myself to crochet. I went out and bought yarn, hooks, and other supplies…and I’m set. But…even the most basic chain stitch is eluding me, at least for the moment. The booklet I have says, “it’s easy to do.” Right. But I refuse to just give up. I’ve found numerous online resources (instructions, patterns, message boards, even videos…and I do have friends who can crochet…so, one way or another, I am going to learn! (I think grandmothers HAVE to be able to do something to get ready for a new baby…and this is what I am choosing. I already bake.)

was just another ordinary day…until the phone rang. I have been unable to stop smiling since then. Lauren called, and we chatted for a bit. Jay and I have been thinking about buying a duplex and doing a rent-to-own arrangement with Lauren and Keith. She told me if we were looking for a duplex, better get one with three bedrooms, “because if not, Dylan will need to share a room with the baby.” She is pregnant! The new baby is due in March or April. While this will be her second child, in a way it’s like the first time for me, since I didn’t get to share the first one with her due to circumstances we had no control over. So, yes, I am excited and thrilled. It’s amazing what joy the word “baby” can hold.