Planning planning

I'm not much of a party planner of any sorts. I definitely don't have the arty crafty side in me. I think I may have when I was younger, especially with making clothes and sewing bears/pillows/bags. But these days I think the craftiest thing I do is knit...but even that has taken a back seat to Rhys. Is cooking considered being crafty? I don't think so...

Anyways, I have two parties that I am kinda sorta planning. I have Ruby and Raf's baby shower that will be happening this Saturday. I have to buy some of the food and decorations and the cake. I'm a little worried that some of the decorations that I bought from Amazon have still not arrived yet...but it's okay because I know that I can go to Party City and get any emergency decorations if needed. I also have Rhys' first birthday party to kinda plan as well. It's pretty much the decorations and the cake/favors...but I feel like I need to make it look pretty since it is a big event. I custom ordered some blocks with Rhys' name painted on it. I also ordered a Happy 1st Birthday banner, and....wait...that's all I have. I probably will be ordering a cake and Stephanie said that she would be making some sort of sweet treat for our favors. I also have to buy some cute balloons.

I also have started to think about making a simple quilt to put over Rhys' door to try and reduce the outside noise from bothering him when he sleeps. I have to first check to see if my sewing machine even works...haha. I was initially going to replace the door from the current hollow-core door to a solid-core door, but I feel like that is a lot of money and it may not even fix the problem. I should try a cheaper alternative before going for the big change. So I have to be more crafty these days....for my sanity's sake. Otherwise, I will just become a meaner and grumpier mommy who gets mad at her husband for coughing and farting too loud! Yes...that is me....sorry Brian.

I'm writing this as I sit in my bedroom with the baby cam on, watching Rhys fidgeting while he takes his first nap of the day. I hope he sleeps for 15 more minutes!! please!!!

Oh yes, I read my sister's well being blog the other day www.thewellbeingproject.blogspot.com and found out about this app that you can install on your smart device and it can adjust the light setting on your device so you won't have to strain your eyes! I have the baby cam on pretty much all night and it tends to be pretty bright when we are sleeping. After installing a similar app (mine didn't have f.lux) I can sleep without the big white glare of my screen. Thanks Carol! Keep up the good work!

I think I may go rollerblading with Rhys and Julian. I am a bit hesitant because it is 5 miles long but I think I will feel better afterwards.

Rhys after eating spaghetti and some cake
 (weird combo, I know)