lifesaver

little audrey would not nap today. she took two mini naps of five minutes each (one in her crib and one in her swing) but she would not stay asleep. poor little girl was just exhausted. as long as i was holding her she was calm and happy. out of desperation, i pulled out the baby bjorn and put her in it. she liked it. i unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned the kitchen, made dinner all while wearing my little princess...carrying her around on my belly, it was a little reminiscent of being pregnant. i move more slowly and am very protective of my this baby on my belly, haha. i think she liked being able to be part of the "action" and being near me. it is flattering to have someone want to be with you all the time. i know i should take full advantage of it. the time will soon come where i have to share her...she'll have friends, school, activities...but for now she is all mine during the day and this bjorn is a lifesaver.

when dave got home he gave me a break. i needed to get out for a bit. i went to two craft stores (i know, i am a wild woman) to gather materials for a project i am starting. i love craft stores. i love walking the aisles and looking at all the stuff. although i am not as crafty as i wish i was, i get inspired when i am there. so many possibilities...

i remember years ago someone told my mom that they would give anything to know the scriptures the way she she knew them. isn't that interesting? they would give anything...anything but the time to study them to get to know them that way. i have thought about that a lot throughout my life. you see a concert pianist and it is easy to think, "wow, i would give anything to be able to play like that." a concert pianist doesn't wake up one day playing piano concertos. they dedicate years and years to practicing and developing their talent. i have often wished i was more crafty but shy away from "crafting" so now i am going to take the time to try my hand at some projects. wish me luck!