The Valentine Hat
Evan has always been super excited about the holidays. All holidays. He was working up to Valentine’s Day for at least a couple of weeks with things squirreled away that we weren’t supposed to see until February 14. He had an inspiration Thursday night and went up to his room armed with scissors, glue and construction paper. We were allowed to see the newest creation the next morning as he got ready for school.
Remembering how to sew
Seven or so years ago, I got a sewing machine and took a class on how to use it at a community college. I made a skirt and a quilt for Evan. Then, I had a new baby and the machine got put away. It has stayed away all that time. A couple of weeks ago, I decided I would like to make pajama pants for the boys. I went to a friend’s house (thanks Summer!) and she talked me through some things I had forgotten. That went pretty well and both boys had a cute pair of pants. I decided that I had enough material to make Grayson a matching shirt.
Ok, if you can sew, you may very well be laughing at me. Making a shirt with all its curves and button holes is a whole different story than making pajama pants. It took several days and a couple of phone calls for help, but the shirt got made and it fit! You’d be amazed at how exciting that was. 
Here’s a picture of both boys. You can tell from E’s tummy that he probably needs a shirt, too!
Kapla fun
The boys received some Kapla blocks as gifts, and we have all become builders. It is funny, but we seem to look forward to the destruction as much as to the building. Evan will build in “wrecking levers” as he goes and he can knock down a huge structure with one fell swoop. Grayson on the other hand, will pull out strategic pieces and see how long it will stand. Any insights into personality here?
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