Happy Thanksgiving! Unfortunately my hands have been so swollen and my carpel tunnel has gotten worse, so I haven’t been as crafty as I’d like to be. But even still, in these past few weeks I’ve certainly have had a lot to be thankful for. Two weeks ago, my family threw me a beautiful baby shower. They really surprised me, too. I thought my shower would be the next day, so when I walked into a room filled with my friends and family I was truly surprised. Based on a bunch of owl ceramics I’ve made for the baby’s nursery, my sisters and mom planned an owl theme shower, complete with a cake and even an owl basket.
The amount of loved ones and the generous gifts they brought for my baby was so overwhelming.
I still haven’t disassembled my diaper cakes, owl, or carriage because they’re so pretty!
My favorite gesture was all the books everyone brought to start baby’s library. My friends at my weekly ceramics class also threw me a small shower. Even though I haven’t been able to paint, they still made sure I had opening gifts and eating some adorable cupcakes.
Since the showers I’ve been spending my spare time putting together baby furniture and toys (which takes a lot longer with swollen hands)and trying to get everything in order. I could go any day now! I actually really enjoy being pregnant. I’ve been very lucky. I didn’t get any morning sickness, and my biggest complaint is some back pain which mostly comes at night. It’s so amazing feeling a little person dance around inside me. I think feeling the baby’s movements is what I’ll miss the most. Of everything I’ve ever been blessed with, this baby is the greatest gift I’ve ever received.
Last night I designed a Thanksgiving shirt to show my gratitude. I designed the shirt on my computer and printed it on iron on paper I had left over from a few other shirts I’ve made. You can buy iron on paper and print your own designs to custom make anything. The shirt may only be good for one time use, but I love it!
