it was too much

we are all passing around congestion and a wicked cough. the dry tickle one that sneaks up on you. you know? when you cough for five minutes straight and your head is pounding and you feel all hot and sweaty when you are done? yeah, that one. but i am not complaining because the last time i had that cough i was seven months pregnant and it was torture. we are taking it easy around here except for this little one.

eight months old and kickin' it. and though it isnt visible to the naked eye, tooth number one has made its appearance. mama can feel it...

on a sewing note. first i feel a little sheepish after davids comment last post. thanks hon. second, i have been wanting to make a smock type top for collette with the superbuzzy fabric i got to go over jeans. i dont have a pattern and have been kicking around the idea of just making it up. is this smart? any pointers or obvious things that i am not thinking of? i keep having visions of pleats on the front but i dont know how to make pleats. do i do fold them in first and then cut out the shape of the top? i feel like if i do it after it will shrink up the top. that doesnt make much sense probably except in my head. ok, i am entering another coughing fit. later people.