Thursday, September 19, 2013

Tummy Troubles

Diva is still having tummy troubles, and they really don't know why.

She had an endoscopy with biopsy just over a week ago.  We got the results back and they are normal, totally freaking normal.  Geek and I are at the point where we just want them to find something, any thing!  Once we know what's going on, we can treat it.  Right now, we are just grabbing at straws in the dark.

We don't get the results of her gait analysis until the end of the month, but they did tell us she is coming down harder on one foot compared to the other.

Geek and I really hope we get some answers soon, it sucks not being able to help our kids simply because we don't know what's going on with them.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

I keep telling myself...

I have to keep reminding myself that Bubba's brain doesn't work the way mine does.  Between the Asperger's and ADHD, his wiring is just so different from mine that I have to keep telling myself he has his own way of doing things.

This has good and bad parts.

The bad is that it can take him a lot longer to do what I consider a simple task.  He can't focus because he hears everything.  For example, the sound of my super quiet (to me at least) dishwasher is so loud to him.

The good?  He sees things and thinks things that amaze me.  He has such an active imagination.  The way he solves problems blow my mind.  There have been a few times he has come up with a solution that Geek and I never considered.

I need to keep telling myself that we will eventually get from Point A to Point B, we just may take the scenic route.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Even Easier Headwrap!

I love Pinterest.  Where else can you get a recipe for dinner and a great winter ear warmer pattern?  LOL

Anyway, I came across a pattern titled "Easiest Headwrap EVER!!!" from Frayed Knot.

I learned to crochet at 8.  Over the years I've taught myself so much thanks to the internet.  I'm still working on reading a pattern chart, but I'm really good with written patterns.  So after about 2 hours of trying this pattern (which is really easy!) I still couldn't get the ear warmer to come out straight.

Honestly, I still have no idea why it crocheted up in a diagonal but I'm guessing it had something to do with the half-double crochet stitch.  I hate that stitch :0)

So, using the pattern, some trial and error, and a lot of cussing...I came up with the following:

Even Easier Headwrap

Hook:  H/8 - 5.00MM
Yarn:  Any Worsted Weight will do, I used Bernat because I picked up a skein on sale

*unless otherwise noted you will end each row with "CH 2, turn"*

CH 5, starting in the second chain from the hook make 4 SC (4)

Row 1:   DC, CH 2, DC (this is your button hole)
Row 2:  2 DC in same stitch, 2 DC in the CH 2 space, 2 DC in same stitch (6)
Row 3:  6 DC
Row 4:  2 DC in same stitch, 4 DC, 2 DC in same stitch (8)
Row 5:  8 DC
Row 6:  2 DC in same stitch, 6 DC, 2 DC in same stitch (10)
Row 7:  10 DC
Row 8:  2 DC in same stitch, 8 DC, 2 DC in same stitch (12)
Row 9:  12 DC

Rows 10 - 47:  12 DC

Row 48:  skip the first and last DC spots, DC 10 times in between (10)
Row 49:  10 DC
Row 50: skip the first and last DC spots, DC 8 times in between (8)
Row 51: 8 DC
Row 52:  skip the first and last DC spots, DC 6 times in between (6)
Row 53: 6 DC

SC around the entire headband, fasten off, weave in ends, and add a button.

I used this flower pattern.

If you want to make this without a button, start with a CH 7 then follow from Row 3 and attach to Row 53 before SC around the headband.



This is my first "pattern", be kind!

NOTE:  If you make something from this pattern to sell, link back here.  Don't claim it as your own and don't sell the pattern.  As you can see, I linked back to the original pattern and I'm freely sharing my changes.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

I did it!

I opened my very own Etsy store!

Go check it out at candcboutique.etsy.com

When you place your order, let me know you came from my blog and I'll give you something special.  Haven't decided what it will be, but it will either be free goodies or a discount.