take your daughter to work day

i know, it isn't officially "take your daughter to work day," but i took baby g with me to work today. we weren't there too long before it was time to take her to school, but i don't think she could have handled much more! i had discussed with her earlier the importance of bringing things to do, as we had an urgent deadline and i would be very busy. inevitably, she was happy for about half an hour. she drew several pictures, ate her snacks and... well that was it. she urgently needed to be entertained at the same moment when the computer decided to crash!

ikea schmia...

i am sure i must've mentioned that the kids got me a sewing machine for mother's day last year. i was so excited! i really didn't know how to use it, but was anxious to find out. i have since tried my hand at mending clothes (i replaced a zipper in my favorite jeans), crafting - i have been making purses from old pants pockets, and now i have made a slipcover for this (although adorable, still non-coordinating) footstool from ikea.