baby girl

Saiya RaeAnn Williams

Born on 9-18-10

9:45 a.m.

weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz.

length of 21 inches

Howdy

Yeah there is no excuse why I don't write as often as I'd like. I generally hop on the computer for facebook and by the time I done with that I don't feel like I have time for anything else other than house work and family. But I figured I'd cute my facebook time short today and actually write something. More for my sake than anything.

Still pregnant but officially 9 months. This little girl is due 3 weeks from Monday and I'm pretty anxious for her. It's been quite the pregnancy so far. we are just waiting for this little girl to go head down so I can deliver her. Currently my little flower is breech (butt first). We go to the hospital tomorrow and if she hasn't flipped on her own then they will flip her. They'll do an ultrasound to determine where she is at and then manipulate her from the outside of my stomach to the position they need her to be in. It will be tricky because she has already dropped into my pelvic bone so they will have to move her out of there... flip her around... and put her back. Dr. was nice and didn't sugar coat that it is going to feel pretty darn uncomfortable and to expect some pain but it is temporary pain compared to the recovery of a c-section. Hopefully we can get her to turn and hopefully she will do it quick and stay there. What would be even better is if she would just turn on her own and before tomorrows appointment so we don't have to go through that! But I'm prepared either way.

I've been officially jobless as of three weeks from tomorrow. That has been interesting. Took my son a couple days to adjust to me being home all the time and him not going to Grammy's. For the past 2 plus years he has been going to my mom's house for daycare so it has been an adjustment for her also. At this point I've just been trying to get things ready and set up with insurance through COBRA so I can have this baby without stressing. Paying for it is going to be tricky though. Its hard to budget for things on David's income alone and especially on something so incredibly expensive.

All in all I feel like life is going alright. granted there are stressers here and there but for the most part I feel blessed. Sometimes it hard to really see the blessings in our lives and especially when we are going through difficult times. But I trust in God and his faithfulness in his plan for me. He is taking care of me even when I don't realize it and ultimately is blessing me even though I may feel doubt or discouraged. He knows what he is doing and I just need to remind myself that sometimes. He'll take care of the insurance, the finances, and our baby girl. He is a good God... I just need to give him more credit.

Well I should go now that I've written a pointless informative blog :)

Hope all is well with everyone!

"C"aren

Skeeeeeee!

This is me 8 months pregnant :)

If you have been wondering at all what has happened to me...

I have been a relaxing incubator for my sweet little cupcake :)

As of Monday of this week I could go into labor between 5 and 8 weeks!

and that time decreases by a week every Monday :)

YAY!

Must say that I am getting nervous though about labor.

It is painful and unpredictable.

I am sure all will be fine and all will go well.

Just isn't fun!

But it sure is worth it!

:)

There is nothing cooler than seeing your baby for the first time.

For me there was an immediate connection with my son and I instantly fell in love with him.

He was tiny and new

and

he was all mine :)

I finally could see and touch the little guy that I had been growing in my belly for 9 months

and I was relieved that he was finally in my arms.

I never understood the love a mother has for her child until I had one of my own.

It is far more powerful than any earthly love I have ever experienced.

I feel so blessed! :)

and I feel even more blessed because now I can experience once again and what makes it even more special....

I get to experience it with my

DAUGHTER

:)

I have been doing much better since my last post... in case there was question.

It just seemed that everything kept piling up on me one right after another.

But I am feeling much better about things.

How has everyone else been?!

Ranting

Caren is honestly not a happy camper right now.
I don't generally post anything negative but I can honestly say that I feel like a beat dog right now and could seriously just bite someones face off.
If its not one thing its another these days and I feel like I have no one to talk about it even though I know I have people that would be happy to listen. I'm just so co-dependent that I don't want to bother or trouble anyone with my troubles. And the one person that I want to talk to and feel like I should be able to talk to... I can't because "he doesn't do well with emotion". whatever.
My job is coming to an end and it had me stressed out in may when I found out but I started feeling better because at the time obamacare had it set up for people who had been laid of to have 65% of their health insurance premium to be covered while on Cobra for 18 months. Well... they didn't pass that bill again and now I am left trying to figure out how in the world I am going to pay 1,191 a month. That amount is nearly double the amount of rent we pay. I have health issues that I need to take care of after the baby is born, I have a kid(s) that needs insurance (and especially once the baby gets here because the first year is full of shots and check ups!). Can't talk to my husband about that stress because its his stress too and whenever money is brought up he gets mad.
And then I had a scare with the baby a couple weeks ago and ended up in the hospital. That was an emotional roller coaster ride.
Then I get an email from a man I want absolutely nothing to do with acting like everything is fine and dandy 3 years after he screwed me and my son over.
Then my grandpa died the day before yesterday and I got barked at because i took the day off and hung out with a friend for a little bit even though the day was paid time off and I had just lost my grandpa!
Then my husband and I started fighting last night because I felt (and still feel) like he was being selfish on something so little.
I'm sick of the bickering. I'm sick of the money. I'm sick of the uncertainty. and yet I know that I just need to trust God. I just wish he would just take these stupid emotions away. I feel like crying and yet don't really want to. I just want to feel good. I just want to feel emotionally balanced and not so overwhelmed. I want to be taken care of and pampered by my husband.
I want to take a nap.
But I'll get over it. I always do.

Short and sweet

Ok. So I know that it has been a while since I have posted anything. I have been incredibly tired these days and I can't tell if it's the baby sucking the life out of me or if it is life sucking the life out of me. Ugh.

Wound up in the hospital about a week and a half ago due to some bleeding and "irritable contractions". All looks good with me and all looks good with Saiya but I tell ya... I was drained the rest of that week from the excitement around that whole ordeal. That has been about the only thing that has been not so fun other than my husband working all the time (which I'm grateful for because the income is of great help).

Got henna done with some ladies from my church last friday. We are the board for a woman's ministry progam at my church and we do fund raisers and community work projects around town. We are called "Soul Sisters" and try to involve any lady that is wanting and willing. We got the henna done though before our fundraiser last saturday. We had a summer fling and decorated lawn flamingos to put in peoples lawns. :) it was pretty fun. I have a couple pictures of the henna on my foot and on the sisters! :)

It isn't that dark for long though. If you haven't ever had henna done before... it comes out super dark brown and then starts to peel after it has dried. It lasts 1-3 weeks and that is dependent on your skin type and how well you take care of it.

That is the best I could get with my camera phone. It looks a little darker than that in real life. Its just stained onto your foot :)

Ya know... I'm running out of energy to post. I think I'm going to go and hang out with my kiddo. Sorry to cut it short. This kiddo is just sucking the life out me. Both of them are. lol Both Brodey and the baby in my belly! :)

Peace out!

Birthday Giveaway from SusannahBean

Hey everyone!

Susannahbean is having a free birthday giveaway in celebration of HER birthday!

Sorry I can't get the pic to post but this is what is in her birthday bundle so far...

What's included: *Cute owl magnet list pad*Woodgrain memo pad*Strawberry coin purse*My very own handmade Yoyo Headband*Essie nailpolish in Lilacism*Popsicle shaped bubbles*Daisy grow kit*Cupcake shaped lipgloss*Ice cream magnet*Pretty card in grey and yellow (one of my fave combos!)*Hello Kitty lip balms

Here is link to her birthday blog with details on how you can be part of the fun!

http://susannahbean.blogspot.com/2010/06/birthday-giveaway.html

I hope you all had a fun and blessed weekend!

Take care :)

"C"aren

Weekend wonder

So this last weekend was busier than I had anticipated it to be that was more than okay.

I drove to Sheridan, Wy on Saturday morning with my sister.

My nephew Kayce had an appt for newborn pictures and my sister's family photographer lives out of town so we made a special trip.

Here is Alissa doing her wonderful work with most adorable little baby boy at there. :)

This picture is of me and nephew, Bryce.

He came with and he and I hung out a little bit.

He is such a fun kid! :)

Love him too!

That was my exciting Saturday.

and then on Sunday there was a bunch going on.
Woke up and went to church.
Went home and ate lunch.
Took the most amazing nap ever!
Woke up and went to Home depot.
Bought gardening stuff.
Went to the grocery store.
Bought food stuff.
Went home and took turns gardening with David and cooking dinner.
Started my teacup birdfeeder (which is drying right now)
and finished the "garden"

Now our garden consists of this little area of dirt outside of our door. It was full of weeds and random crap from the person who lived here before us so David cleaned it out, tilled the dirt a little bit, and it was magically good enough to do some planting!
We are still adding onto it here and there but this is what it looked like on Sunday...

Well I suppose I should get going.

I have a kid with a cold that needs some loving...

and a bath...

and a tissue...

and some motrin...

and you get the point....


Blessings and Peace!

Yesh! I are Happy!

Got off work early today and made my way to the Salvation Army!

Here is my Teacup and Saucer for my

Teacup Bird feeder! :)

And after I met my husband for lunch at the Sandwich bar (it's a place downtown where you can build your own sandwich with fresh deli meats and fresh produce on a variety of bread...) I went shopping at the Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber!

The green Cascade 220 will be used for the Shibui Pair of hats pattern that I bought. You can't see the picture very well but the top hat is a really cute and simple slouch hat.
The two skiens of Ambiente will be used for David's and Brodey's hats for when we are at the hospital after Saiya is born.
I bought the same kind of yarn but in a different colorway for me and Saiya a while ago. So it will be the same yarn but just different colors for the boys and girls in the Williams family :)

And then the book that I bought is Vintage Knits for Modern Babies from Hadley Fierlinger. I thought it would be fun to knit some baby things.
Plus there is a really cute pattern for a simple cotton bunny that my husband thought I should get so I of course had to buy the book so I could have the pattern! lol

SO far.SO good.SO happy.

No longer sprinter! (spring/winter)

Yesterday wasn't very exciting until I went through the Peach's fast food restaurant. I had pulled up behind another car that was ordering and had notice that over by the menu there was this beautiful tree.

It's nice to know that spring is really here....

Even though it snowed last week :)

and to celebrate I have plans to make a teacup bird feeder.

I saw it on a recent blog and thought it was pretty cute so I will have a mission for the weekend to hit up the 2nd hand shop or a garage sale and the hardware store!

I have a feeling its going to be a fun weekend :)

I'm sure I'll have pictures to post!

Enjoy your weekend!

another uffda

Today was far from productive. Usually I would be at work from 8:00-4:30, pick up my kiddo, and then head home to cook dinner. Well, that wasn't the case today.

David and I were sound asleep until we heard Brodey crying at about 1:30. I got up feeling pretty groggy wondering what could possibly be wrong. I thought maybe he had fallen out of his bed or something but when I walked into his dark room he was sitting up in bed. I turned on his lamp and turned to look at him and noticed that he was sweaty and choking bag back something. That something was vomit. He had thrown up down the front of him, on a good portion of his bedding and wasn't finished. SO I got him up to take him to the bathroom... we didn't make it there. Thankfully Dad got up and hung out with him while he took a shower and while I cleaned up the mess. I changed his sheets and shoved everything that he had puked on into a garbage bag. We got him out of the shower, got him into some clean jammies, and laid him back down. He fell back to sleep without any problem.

David and I were sound asleep until we heard Brodey crying at about 3:00 a.m. I got up and ran into his room to find that he had thrown up again in his bed while sleeping on his side. I got him up quickly noticing that he possibly wasn't done and he finished up in the toilet. I laid him on the couch and yet again stripped his bed, shoving everything he had puked on into another garbage bag for washing. I ended up having to handwash his favorite blanket because he wouldn't sleep without it so a good portion of a corner was damp but would have to do.

David was sound asleep and I wasn't. Brodey finally fell back asleep and I was so worried that he was going to puke again that I just pulled my body pillow out to the living room where I watched Fraiser (is that how it's spelled?) until I dozed off on the couch. I ended up calling in to work to let them know that my son had been up a good part of the night throwing up and that I wouldn't be in.

Brodey finally woke up to find that a good majority of bedding was gone. Grammy had come by at about 6:30 a.m. to pick up the bedding so it could be washed. We don't have a washer and dryer and I could hardly take Brodey to the laundry mat but he desperately needed his blanket. He was so upset that he didnt have and he was so upset that his dad had already left for work and couldn't get a hold of him over the phone. So he spent the majority of the day sitting on the couch with his substitute blanket next to his momma. (Grammy did bring him back his blankie and he was so happy :) )

Nap time came.
He napped.
I hopped on facebook.
I napped.
and 3.5 hours after he went down... I woke him up.

Right now. I think he is feeling better. I was able to get him to drink some applejuice and eat a little cereal. He held our bunny and then painted a couple of pictures which tells me he is getting his energy back. he hasn't thrown up since last night (thank you god!), his fever has broke, and the runs aren't as runny :) I just pray that he continues to feel better. It is more work worrying about him than it is taking care of him for sure. I also pray that I don't get it because I have no idea how the flu would mess with the little girl in my belly. I could imagine that it would put some stress on her so lets just pray that doesn't happen ok?

SO yes. another uffda. Taking care of my sweet Brodey has been quite the draining experience today. At the same time I was able to bond with him. He rarely wants to just sit with me but today he kept asking me if I wanted to snuggle with him. So often does he talk back to me, hit at me, and yell at me so for him to reach to me the way he did was reassuring :)

Well I suppose I'll put an end to this touching puke story :) Hope everyone has had a great week so far.

Peace!

"C"aren

Surprises for Saiya

I was pleasantly surprised the other day when I co-worker that I don't know very well gave me these for baby Saiya. :)

Two sets of booties that she knitted herself while on an airplane and

a crocheted beanie to match which she made about 45 minutes after giving me the booties. lol

I've been trying to get things organized (on a very limited budget)

and this just adds to the collection of Saiya things that I have.

I am so not use to seeing little girl things in my house but I sure am getting use to it!

:)

Just can't wait to meet my little girl!

sprinter- kinda like spring and winter

This is spring in Casper, Wyoming.

Took this picture outside of my work this morning!

:)

Yesterday we were told that we should expect 6-10 inches.

This morning we were told 2-4.

Tomorrow will be in the 50's

and by this weekend we will be enjoying high 60's-low 70's.

Gotta love it!

Mother's day

So it's mother's day.

I remember when I was little I would try to think of what I could make my mom.

I'd paint her a picture.

Maybe pick her some dandilions.

Put my hand print on a piece of paper with finger paint and write my name on it.

I always tried to do something special just for her.

I knew that Mother's day was the one holiday that we really showed our mom's

just how much they mean to us.

But it wasn't until I became a mother that I really realized the sacrafice my mother made for me.

All the hard work that she put into me from the moment I was conceived.

Carried me for 9 mos.

Gave birth to me after hours of labor

(which I tell you now is the hardest freakin thing I've ever experienced)

changed my diapers.

worried about my health.

Clothed me.

Fed me.

Loved me unconditionally.

Taught me.

disciplined me.

My mom would have given her life for me if she ever had to.

and I get that all now because I am doing it all for my son.

I now understand the love that a mother has for her child is a love that is beyond description until you've experienced it yourself.

and on this Mother's day I can't help but to feel so blessed because I know that my mom loves me the same way that I love my son.

I feel so thankful for that.

I honestly understand the meaning of Mother's day.

In such a busy world it is easy to look past the great things our mothers do for us.

Thank God we have at least one day that can focus on just that.

Moms, you deserve it!

Thank you, Mom.

I love you!

Uffda

Thought I would share with you the latest news.

I am being laid off on July 30th at my place of employment along with 249 other associates. Made nation wide news being that it's a large corporation.

OfficeMax

On a lighter note....

Meet my new nephew!

Kayce Reuben :)

7 lbs 3 oz.

20.5 inches long

Born at 10:33 a.m. on May 8, 2010

I am so glad that he is finally here! :)
We have been waiting and waiting
and waiting
and waiting
and waiting
and you get the point. :)

I hope you all have a great Mother's day!
If you're a mother... enjoy your day! you deserve it!
If you aren't...
Be sure to tell your mom!

Blessings!

"C"aren

Weeeee!!!!

Do these glasses make my butt look big?!

yeah....

I was afraid of that.

Wednesday What?!

So it's been a few days since I last blogged.

Thought it was about time!

I've spent the last few days doing what I feel amounts to nothing special.

Though my Saturday was pretty entertaining!

1.) woke up and went to eggingtons with my family and my mom :)

2.) went to walmart and bought a bunch of nothing :)

3.) took a family picture for the church directory by a photographer that must of had 5 shots of espresso before we got there!

4.)Brodey got tired of the photographer and told her to stop it.

5.) went home and took a nap after a snack

6.) woke up from nap and went to La Cocina for some mexican food with our friends Chris and Charlotte :)

7.)went to Metro coffee company and played trivial pursuit

8.) went home and put Brodey to bed

9.) tie dyed!!!!!

10.) WOO HOO!!!

This would be my darling husband putting rubberbands around a onesie in preparation to

Tie Dye :)

This would be the obvious :)

Dye

After we rinsed out the garments we hung them in the kitchen to let the dry :)

I loved how bold the colors look when they are wet and fresh!

:)

This would be Saiya's crib sheet and some onsies that we have dyed for her.

I love how dark the red onesies turned out!

But the pink turned out very sweet too :)

Added my skirt into the picture.

That was David's project for me!:)

He thinks it could have turned out better but I love that he worked so hard on it!

Just for me :)

Here is Brodey's bed sheet :)

This would be one of my favorites for sure!!!

and the rest of it!

Some green onesies
David's tank

And David's underwear :)

Yes!

David's underwear!

So needless to say that was a pretty freakin amazing day!

another great day...
yesterday!

Why?

BECAUSE I DID NOTHING!

except for this.....

Brodey got his haircut.

That is about the only thing that I did yesterday!

He did pretty well sitting in that chair.

He did take the comb the hairdresser was using...

kept putting his hands up where she was trying to cut...

and told her to (once again) stop it....

But we bribed him with a sucker!

and it worked!

SO

other than this...

Things have been very unproductive around here.

No knitting :)

Just sitting :)

Blessings!

"C"aren

Cute but annoying

Meet LaLa. She is my one year old kitty that often times we wonder why we still have her.

She meows loudly and while i'm trying to sleep.

She likes to poop and pee outside the litter box.

Use my new couch as a scratching post.

climb on the counters and kitchen table.

Drink out of the tub.

play with bottle craps or other small items that make annoying noises as they scoot across the hardwood floor...

She likes to climb through blinds.

She loves to climb on the exposed pipes in our apartment.

(which is what is pictured above)

She is little.

She is furry.

She is oh so cute.

But

SHE SURE CAN BE ANNOYING!

The Dainty Squid

They are having a give away at thedaintysquid.blogspot.com !!

Cute mugs to give away!

Heard about it through Susannahbean! Thanks girl!

Mommy Spitz

Had I known these books exsisted before today I would have bought at least one out of the two.

(seeming as how I have a 3 year old son)

I am officially putting this on the "Things to buy" list.

They say that kids aren't born with instruction manuals but did you know you can

BUY them?!

It's amazing! :)

I never saw the purpose in parenting magazines and books but now that Brodey is

three years old....I am beginning to see the importance of them.

:)

I have never had my patience tested so much in my entire life.

I have never loved someone so much and so unconditionally in my entire life.

I have never worried about someone so much in my entire life.

I have never had this much joy.

I have never been blessed by someone so much.

I have never experienced a love like this until I became a mother.

Parenting is frustrating and it is hard (and sometimes we need a little help)

but it is by far the most rewarding thing I have ever experienced.

and its really helped me see the flaws in myself.

I never saw myself as a person that gets easily angered or frustrated...

then I had a kid.

But it has helped me recognize that I just need to relax and not get so uptight.

That the best thing I can do for myself and my child is to stay as calm as possible.

and to try to be understanding.

One thing that can help with that is learning about where your child is at

developmentally.

I often go to

http://www.babycenter.com/

and covers anything from getting pregnant to childhood.

I've been able to track where my unborn child is and where my 3 year old is developmentally.

Another good place to go for support is...

THE BIBLE :)

2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. "

This website is a good resource to help navigate to the Bible verses that may benefit parents.

http://www.premeditatedparenting.net/74_bible_verses_for_parents.htm

ON A LIGHTER NOTE....!!!

These are freakin delicious!

Blessings!

"C"aren

Baby News NOT Baby Blues!

So I had an ultrasound done yesterday morning :)

I am officially half way through my pregnancy

AND

will soon be meeting my daughter!

Saiya RaeAnn Williams

And I'm not big on taking pictures of anything but my face but
I did manage to mark the memory with a picture of my stomach. :)
We wore pink today :)

Needless to say I am completely thrilled and am looking forward to making her blanket.
I went to the Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber today!
Got the yarn picked out!
The needles picked out!
AND
Have the pattern picked out!

YAY SHi BUi!

I will be starting it tonight I am sure :)

Pictures to keep you posted once I get it started!

Blessings!

"C"aren

Yes Please...

...to a nap.

I love napping and yet I don't do it far enought :(

I work a full time job mon-fri 8-4:30

go home.

cook dinner.

clean up after dinner.

do random things here and there while Brodey plays.

Get Brodey ready for bed.

put Brodey down for bed.

and then its the end of my day.
No time for the nap.

BUT

WE HAVE WEEKENDS!

and I sure as heck will nap while Brodey takes his nap...

and that is if I can pull myself away from Facebook or Ravelry.

I have determined that I need one of these.

Poor David won't have much room on the bed but that is a small price to pay for his wife that is carrying his child :)

Mmmmmm....Love :)

See you in Dreamland!

"C"aren

Feather and Fan YO!

I was pretty sure I was never ever EVER going to make a scarf because I have the attention span of a nat. I like small, little, simple, projects that don't take me longer than a week to make... unless I'm feeling lazy....

BUT!!!! I DID THE UNIMAGINABLE! :)

Look what I can do :)

It was pretty simple to make and yet very entertaining!

OH yesh :) I be happy :) I have a nice scarf to wear during the rainy weather we will be experiencing for the rest of the week :)

Ah Rain :)

Though rain makes it pointless for me to bother doing my hair... It sure is refreshing :) Guess that's one thing to be thankful for :) as there are many many many things to be thankful for. :)

Thank you, Jesus!

My Favorite Shtuff

I saw this done on another blog and thought that I would give it a shot. Its a short survey that can only be answered by images! Though there may be questions that can't be answered with images or without explanation.... do the best you can! :)

1. FaVoRiTe HoBbY?

2. FaVoRiTe Tv ShOw?

3. FaVoRiTe ReStAuRaNt FoOd?

4. FaVoRiTe ThInG tO sHoP fOr?

5. FaVoRiTe AnImAl?

6. FaVoRiTe SoNg?

Hide and Seek From Imogen Heap

7. FaVoRiTe WoRd?

8. FaVoRiTe YoUtUbe ViDeo?

-n/a I don't watch you tube!

9. FaVoRiTe Movie?

10. Favorite Childhood Memory?

My Grandmother use to put my hair in bobby pin curls when I was little. She would fasten hair with bobbypins and then wrap a bandana around my head to secure the pins. I would wake up the next morning and pull out all of the pins only to find that i had bouncy blonde curls. :) My grandpa would be sure to call me Goldy Locks and sing me "You are my Sunshine" :) That is one of most cherished memories.

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!!!!

GET IT DONE!

Blessings :)

"C"aren

Park it!

Yesterday was what seemed to be the most decent weather that we have had in a while. Nice Temps and very little wind :) It was a perfect day to take Brodey to the park :) David and I had told him that if he took a good nap that we would go to a park for a little while before dinner time and so he did just that. He took a good nap. :)

He had so much fun and honestly... we did too. :)

We sure love our little boy! He is the center of my camera phone pics. lol Lucky boy :) can't hardly do a thing without mommy getting in his face! Not to mention... I'm feeling pretty blessed by the picture of Dad and Brodey. :) I think it is so sweet. My guys :) and who knows... maybe we will have another one. :) we find out a week from today and I can hardly stand to wait!

Well, off to make some little smokies for a game night we are hosting tonight for a few people. Hope everyone is having a good day!

Blessings!

"C"aren

Dancing Sheep. Busy Brodey.

If you are having a hard time determining what this is a picture of... this would a very busy Brodey Lee. We went to the Dancing sheep yarn and fiber today for a minute or two so I could pick up a skien of yarn for a cemo cap I'm making for a co-worker. Well, Brodey is known to be a very busy boy. He likes to touch things, throw things, push things, pull things, wind things, and pull things apart and so a yarn store is not a very Brodey friendly place to be UNLESS you give him a calculator, tape measure, or something to do. So this would be the SOMETHING TO DO. :) He helped Cathy carry baskets of yarn over to the shelves so they could restalk and organize. I tell you what... he was one happy camper. You wouldn't think that a kid would want to work but when you let a 3 year old do big people stuff and help... they really are happy to help! It wasn't work for him; It was a game! And if you can't tell... he is covered in price stickers :) His cost is 19.99 times 10. I personally think he is worth more than that but they wouldn't have a price sticker or enough of them to mark his worth :). This child is priceless :) SO needless to say... I tried to bribe him out of the store with telling him that we would get him M&Ms and thought it was a good attempt... we didn't get out of there without an upset. He really didn't want to go and yet he didn't have a choice because it was nap time. But I did manage to get my yarn and some really cool hand balm. Smells like pine but sure is nice! :) So needless to say it was a great trip to Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber (sans the whole

Brodey freaking out when it was time to go. :)

Well Guess it is time for nap :) Brodey is down for his and I think it would be a great idea for me to join in on the fun in Dreamland :)

Blessings!

"C"aren