Wednesday, January 14, 2009

A Thousand Words Thursday - my boys

Cheaper Than Therapy

It still feels funny to say that. The boys, my boys. I have two of them. It's growing on me! I have no terribly profound photos this week, just some everyday fun.
Here's MD wearing daddy's glasses.

Here's JC just being cute, and happy.

You can see more A Thousand Words Thursday, photos worth a thousand words, at Cheaper Than Therapy.
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I also wanted to mention I have made my first baby sling. I've tried several store-bought slings that are just uncomfortable and don't fit correctly (I'm 5'1"). Baby usually ended up swinging around below my hip and my shoulder would hurt. I wanted to give baby-wearing a go (again) because this little guy is really needy and with 3 others I have a hard time just carrying him on my hip. I found a great Baby Sling Patten for free and used stretchy fleece. I L-O-V-E it!! Baby wearing will be SO much easier with this. It's snug, above my waist where it belongs, and I actually feel free to do my thing without constantly steadying JC with my other hand. The shoulder part is wide and really disperses his weight so my back and neck feel fine. He's getting used to it, I wore him most of this evening. I will for sure be bringing this to the mall next time I go. I'll post a pic tomorrow!

~UPDATE~

Us and the sling - it's reversable chocolate brown & baby blue fleece

20 comments:

Lori said...

Stopping by from SITS!
Your boys are so cute! :)

Leanna said...

They look adorable!

Don't you just love the bumbo?

So??? Where's the pic of the sling? Can you get one with you wearing it? I've thought one might be nice to have with Roo just so I might have at least one free hand.

Heather of the EO said...

Oh how I love me a bumbo photo. Both of them are adorable!

Bree Shaw said...

i have 3 boys so when someone throws a girl in the mix it is really hard for me to say "come on kids", because i am so used to saying "come on BOYS". what cute boys you have:)

Unknown said...

Cutey pa tooties!!

The Frugal Angel-Guided Psychic said...

Aren't they cute. So fun to see kids have a good time just goofing!

Jamey said...

They are so cute!

The Mom Jen said...

What adorable boys!

MOMMY-MOMO said...

what cute lil boys!!!!

Keri said...

Such cute pics of your boys. They're just adorable!

Check you out getting all creative and making your own sling. You go girl! Glad to hear it's finally working for you.

April said...

Your boys are adorable!!! Fabulous job on the baby sling! Happy ATWT!

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Mrs4444 said...

Such a bummer that we missed Bumbo invention back in the day!

The sling looks gREAT!

MaricrisG said...

so cute! I love those kind of sling. It helped me during times my now 4 yr old was a baby.

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Ann Harrison said...

What adorable pictures!

Ellen Seidman said...

They are too cute! And I am so impressed that you made a sling. I have the ability to make things, I just don't have the time!

kel said...

Great shots! And I love the sling!! You should sell those things on etsy!

Jessica (aka Faeanne) said...

You have two very adorable boys! And I hope you enjoy your sling- they're the best! I never made my own, but the ones I bought definitely made life easier!

Jena9286 said...

Awesome idea and very crafty! Way to go Mel!

Leanna said...

Awesome job on the sling....very nice!

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