Master Procrastinator

Oh my goodness, why oh why do I procrastinate so much?  I never learn.  I pounded out three papers and an exam today to finish my online class on time. And that was on top of having all of my family up here for Hanna Marie's 1st birthday party today for which of course I felt the need to make homemade banners for which I also finished today.  Nobody wake me up until Monday . . . groan, I start a new class on Monday.  Math, yuck.

One year old Hanna!

Hanna Marie just turned one!

I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by and how much she has changed. When I look back at how much she has grown and learned I look at myself and think, 'gee what have I accomplished in a year?'
     Since she was born Hanna has grown more than 9'' and gained almost 12 lbs.  She has 10 teeth and enough hair for a ponytail or two.  She is now crawling all over the place, standing on her own, and taking her first tentative steps (no more than 3 at a time).  She says Hi, bye-bye, Mama, Dada, and Hanna.  She also communicates well using over a dozen different ASL and home signs such as eat, drink, more, all done, cheerios, bath, lotion, baby, and Jesus.  Its great!  She doesn't have to fuss she just tells me if she is hungry or thirsty, when she wants to take a bath, when she is ready for bedtime lotion, when she wants her baby doll, asks for people by name, and responds to questions I ask her.  She knows the actions to several nursery rhymes and songs, including but not limited to, Popcorn Popping, Mr. Alligator, and If you're Happy and you know it.  She loves watching Wiggles, Dora, and sports (she even throws her arms up for touch down!).  She loves books, playing with Daddy, being held by Mommy, and cuddling with her stuffed animals (especially bunny).  She loves showing off her room and toys to new people and smiling at everyone she sees. 

Unemployed?

For being unemployed I sure have had a lot of design projects lately.  In December I designed Christmas cards for my mom and for a friend.  In January I designed my sisters wedding invitations.  This month I created Hanna's first Valentine and still need to work on her birthday announcements/invitations, my sister's resume and her wedding pictures, my brother's logo and business cards, and coming up more wedding invitations.

It's good practice though.  I really should get this stuff on my website but right now it is just a mess that I'm not sure how I want to fix.

Things that are on my mind

 Hanna Marie is going to be one this week!  She is so big.  And those of you who know me from my past life are not going to believe it but I have started to turn into, and actually want to be, one of those spoiled stay-at-home, crafty, Molly Mormon moms.  Which means Hanna's first birthday party will only be perfect if I can get all of these super cute homemade decorations done.

It was so nice to be outside with Hanna Marie the last three days.  We went to the park and played on the slide and today we sat in the backyard and watched the wind blow things around, she loves the wind.  I'm so ready for summer.  I love winter but by February I'm so ready for it to be warm again.  Of course, now that there is actually snow again . . . it is beautiful.

Babysat little Annie today, absolutely adorable.  She is a year and half old and she knows all of her colors including the difference between blue and turquoise, I know she can count to at least 3, and her vocabulary is amazing for her age.  When I asked her where mom and dad were she said 'date'.

Picked up my cpap today.  Not really thrilled about wearing it but really interested to see what it is like to sleep.

I hate homework.  I can't even explain to you how much I hate homework and I have so much of it over the next two weeks.

I hate laundry.  Good thing my pack-in-play was up today, it makes a great basket for all the unfolded clothes that were on my bed.

And incase anyone was wondering satin/silk sheets and bedspread is not a good idea.  My pillow will not stay in one place.