Who knew

so, since entering the mommy world, i have discovered my inner crafty side.  i think i have always been creative, but i wouldn't say crafty.   but you should see me now!

with thanks to debby chapin for the inspiration, i recently embarked on a big craft undertaking - a felt playhouse that i thought would be fun for little brooks as he gets older.  with some adaptation to our own interests and love of sailing and the ocean, i decided to make him a playhouse "boat."  at first, i thought i would make it for brooks for his 1st birthday coming up next month.  then it seemed more daunting and i figured it would be done sometime next year. 

but then i got started and had so much fun that i couldn't stop cutting, sewing, and gluing it together!  less than a week later...done!  take a look...

i can't wait for brooks to really play with it and in it.  some of the fish have velcro, can be moved around and are plush like little toys. 

I had so much fun with this project i can't wait to figure out what's next.  i think all my yaers planning and working have found a mesh with being a stay at home mom.  i love feeling productive and having something to show for the cumulative hours that are "nap time."