My totally awesome secret pal sent me a really nice note and a few patterns and I forgot to mention it! I guess with all the sickness, crying, and stress lately, I just was too overwhelmed to send out a proper thank you. The note was very sweet and the patterns included a mohair wrap, some bunnies, some kids socks, a blanket, and another wrap. And I didn't even tell her that my mom collects bunnies! I'll really be able to put the patterns to good use!
Thanks, secret pal! You're too cool!
In other news, we're to the point where the baby now cries his way through most of our naptime routine. :( But he only cries for a minute or two when I put him down. I've been assured by other moms that this stage will only last a short while; he should soon be going down happily. I'm doubtful. I still greatly wish that we didn't have to do things this way, but I know that there weren't anymore options that would get him the sleep he needs and get me time to get the house cleaned up.
The incision on my foot is healing well. I took my parents' advice and tried soaking it in warm salt water a couple of times a day for the first couple of days. That really drew out any infection, then I added neosporin and a bandage. Now I've learned that it's really hard to keep a band-aid on the bottom of your foot. And I've learned to wear shoes on the deck...
So far everyone is healthy this week. Hopefully this means that I can get the house cleaned and get caught up on laundry. Maybe I'll even get some work done in my studio!