- Matt has officially separated from the Navy and we are no longer a military family. This has basically been the concern for the past few days. Coming to terms with a situation like this has been difficult, like a death in a family. You see the positives, but the negatives hang over you like a black cloud. There are a lot of feelings of helplessness, but on the flipside, you have the feelings of opportunity! It's been interesting...
- There are several special days in the month of March including: Dr. Seuss's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, the McGuire's 5K here in Pensacola, Spring Break, Daylight Savings (Spring forward!) and the Spring equinox. A wonderful month to start bringing our winter garden out of hibernation!
- March is National Craft Month! This is especially exciting to me... I have had so many projects that I want to start and so many that need to be finished. Here is a list of crafts that I would like to see come into fruition in March:
A couple of simple skirts, including ones for Dr. Seuss's Birthday and St. Patrick's Day
Lap Duvets for a couple of baby gifts
A jelly roll skirt for each of the girls. I've never made a skirt this way, so this should be fun!
Easy "applique" some shirts for the girls using printable fabric sheets. Then maybe actually learn how to applique with my sewing machine! I found this tutorial while looking for some Dr. Seuss ideas for the classroom.
One nursing cover that I owe my dear friend Natalie. I should have had this finished 4 months ago...
Burp rags, also for Natalie and for an upcoming baby shower!
Button Hair Clips for the girls
New couch pillows
And with Matt's help, a pallet bookshelf. We already have some pallets in the garage that's begging to be repurposed!
The bookshelf is an ambitious project. I've never built anything before, much less repurposed pieces of furniture. We've done a lot of painting and wood staining, but never constructed. It's times like these where I wish my dad was still here to show me his wise ways of building furniture. He was amazing at building bookshelves, desks, tables and wall mounted shelves. He was a wonderful wood worker!
Well it's a new day, a new month and in some ways, a new life. It's time to embrace every opportunity and enjoy the good things in life! I love my family and I love new beginnings. Cheers to the future!
"It's all about new beginnings, laying solid foundations and building strong relationships. Everything we want is in front of us!"
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