Diary of a Rather Crafty Girl

Hello Again

Wow, what a few weeks we've had. Excitement, exhaustion, pure amazement ... Our first few weeks of parenthood have been simply wonderful. Our little man is doing wonderful and it amazes me everyday how much I love him and how much more I love his daddy every time I look into Lex's eyes. Tim has been wonderful helping out with the baby duties and making sure that I'm ok. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and best friend and now such a beautiful little boy.

When we came home from the hospital my husband had done the sweetest things for me. He had set up the bassinet and all of the diaper changing things in our bedroom so that it would be easier for us to change him. He had also cleaned the top of our dresser off and had these beautiful flowers and a picture frame with Mine and Lex's first picture together. WoW! How in the world did I get so lucky to have a husband that is so sweet. A few days later my sweetie gave me a beautiful necklace and earring set that I absolutely LOVE!!!

I've really missed blogging lately but I'll have to admit, Lex has put all my craftiness on hold. However, today has been his best day yet. Since we brought him home he's wanted to be held by me all day and all night. He screams like crazy if I put him in the crib or bassinet but today he has taken 2 naps in his bassinet!!! Praise the Lord - I think God knew how frustrated I was getting with holding him all of the time. Don't get me wrong, I love to hold my sweet little boy and if I had nothing else to do I would hold him all day and all night. But, I do have at least a few things to do... like laundry and dinner. =)

Lex will be 3 weeks on friday and is back up to his birth weight plus a little. He was 8 lbs 12.5 oz on friday. He is still the cutest baby I've ever seen (I'm a little biased though). And I've only got a few pounds to loose to be back to my normal size... I think 4 or 5 lbs. Yippee!

ULTIMATE BABY CONTEST

The results from the Ultimate Baby Contest are in and I've decided that the following 5 contestants will receive the entire Sugar Giggles store. (Brandi White ... you didn't leave your email address so please email me so that I can send you the information)

Also, Jane Marchand is the only one who guessed our sweet boy's name so I'm sending over a little prize for her as well.

Ultimate Baby arrives tomorrow

Looks like you March 16th guessers will be in the race for the prizes tomorrow. =) Baby Simmons has decided to turn side ways this week so we'll be having a csection in the morning. We'll be updating the blog with lots of cute pictures of the sweet boy when he arrives!!

Store is Down

Well the store is down and I'm not really sure what is wrong with it. Hopefully we'll have it back up and running today. Since the store is on sale right now I'll probably add a few days to it since the delay in getting it back up and running.

No news on Baby Simmons except that his official due date is thursday the 15th. I also have a doctors appt that day and if he hasn't arrived by then my doc will schedule an induction for the following week. I'm hoping he comes by himself but whatever it takes is ok with me. I'm just ready to meet him. (and ready not to be pregnant anymore)

Don't forget to get your vote in for the Ultimate Baby Contest... there is a link on the right side under categories that will take you to the entry. Hope everyone has a great day!

Ultimate Baby Contest

As most of you know there isn't much time before baby Simmons gets here - 30 days in fact until his due date of March 15th. I've decide to have a little contest up until his arrival.

The person closest to guessing the Date, Time, & Birth Weight gets a copy of everything in my store on the day that he is born! YOU HEARD ME CORRECTLY - YOU GET THE ENTIRE SUGAR GIGGLES COLLECTION ON THE DAY OF THE BIRTH. Also, as an extra prize, anyone who guess what we're going to name him will get a $35 gift certificate.

All you have to do is leave your guess in my comments and I'll announce the winner as soon as baby boy is born. =) I will also have a few great runner up prizes as well so send me your best guess soon... you never know when he'll be here. =)

Here are a few quick facts that might help you determine your guess...

1. This is my first baby.
2. He's due on March 15th
3. I started out at 112 pounds and now weigh 142

Those are the only clues/facts/hints that I can think of right now. If anyone has any others they would like to know just leave it in your comment and i'll update this post.