sidetracked

Hello there! I apologize for my absence. The girls were so sick the past week and I just couldn't get to the computer... I did, however, find something new to occupy my ever diminishing free time... knitting! I am working on a scarf (perfect beginner piece), and although I am sure it will turn more like a rag than a garment, I'm pretty excited about it! My girlfriend, Kerry, lent me her beginning basics knitting book, "Knit Happens." (Emma promptly spilled a large glass of water on it, compelling me to buy a new one to replace it). Now, I was pretty certain I was terrible at knitting, having tried to teach myself on You-Tube, but this book really makes it simple. Hooray. Pictures of my sad scarf to follow!

new packaging?

A sample of new logo-ish thing for Tandu... it's cute, just not sure I love it

in case you ever wondered

in case you ever wondered what a $10,000 bed looked like here's one available on etsy.and no, that does not include the matress. Designed by Tiina Anttila.

it's time to party!

We made it through another week, and I'm starting to realize that things take 2x as long now that I have an infant in the house. We hosted family and friends at a birthday party for Em (and two of her friends with January birthdays), I made my first birthday cake, and my dearest dave stayed up ALL night reconstructing a 30 yr. old doll house for the big day... Unfortunately this all meant the Tandu site did not get up and running, and I'm going to have to stretch to get ready for orders in February!

One of my favorite gifts for Emma was an "imagination mat" (thanks Sonya) by Emily Green. 1 part placemat, one part dry erase, wipe off fun. emilygreen.com features a selection of hip kid tableware, including placemats, plates, bowls, and flatware!

Happy Birthday Emma

I can hardly believe it's been two years already. Happy birthday to my baby girl... my how you've grown!

Golden Gate

I read an interview from an interior designer today regarding remodeling her home. She said the decorating is like painting the Golden Gate Bridge... once you finish it's time to start over again!
I got the new Crate&Barrel catalog in the mail today... everything's green... which only confirms how I've been feeling lately. Too bad I just switched over to all shades of blue. I also got a baby shower invitation in purple and green. These were the colors of Em's nursery when she was a baby... it made me long to change back. Seeing as how I've re-sewn comforters, pillows, and curtains for the girl's room twice inside of 6 months, I don't think I could convince my dear husband to let me do another switch... Maybe decorating is like the Golden Gate Bridge... or maybe I'm just fickle.

umm okay

I was visiting ohdeedoh today and saw this... it's beyond words... check it out.
Hello Kitty Maternity Hospital

New Year!

So it's 2009, our little family has grown and changed, and I think we're finally getting into the swing of things. Beginning Monday we'll be back to regular(ish) blogging of the coolest kid stuff around and many DIY projects for home and the kiddos... and coming Friday: the official launch of the Tandu website - finally! We'll be taking commercial orders again beginning February 1st, so if you're in the San Diego area, look closely and you might just see us ;)

New Year's Resolutions:
1. Keep in touch with friends and family - I am terrible at checking voicemail, getting back to people, etc. Every time I dial the number to check my messages, anxiety creeps in and I don't do it... I literally had over 70 messages the last time I cleared my box... well, no more! If you are someone dear to me who has been offended by my lack of communication I apologize, and will call you back in a timely manner!

2. Be a more creative mommy - Em's been getting the short end of the stick the last month or so. I'm going to make sure to do something with her each day that lets her know how important and loved she is (and some of those things will be featured here!).

3. Downsize: We are so blessed to live where we do, and be well provided for... but sometimes that means accumulating far too many things we think we need... and it turns out we can live without! This year we're saving our pennies (and dollars!) for a little home of our own, so we'll be making due with less... and I'm sure that will be plenty!

4. Be Healthier: With two little girls, building a business, working part time, and being a full time mom, I plan to be more intentional about what everyone eats and what products we use around the house... I'm also planning on running the half marathon in the Rock & Roll Marathon in June.

Happy New Year to you all, and happy reading!