My edges are getting A LOT neater. I really enjoyed doing this little practice piece. I used this pattern, but I kind of goofed after making 2 rows of the blocks..... I accidentally started making them 4 stitches wide and 6 stitches tall (as opposed to 4 x 4, like they're supposed to be). I liked the way the 4 x 6 blocks looked better, so I just went with it. I ended with 2 rows of 4 x4 blocks to make it look like I did it on purpose. I think I may actually turn this little swatch into something practical, like a coin purse. I'll just fold it in half and sew up the sides. I think I have a little scrap of satin to make a lining...and I may even have a zipper (although, probably not the right length). I'd like to embellish it somehow, but not sure with what. It would look darling with some little felted flowers or something, but I don't know how to do that yet.





Yesterday, I took our shower door down and replaced it with a shower curtain. For one thing, I hate the noise that the shower doors make when they're rolling on the tracks. I know, that's pretty stupid. But it's just not a pleasant sound. Another reason I hated having sliding shower doors was that they are not conducive to bathing a baby. Our toilet is right beside the tub, on the side closest to the faucet. Even though Scout is far from being able to sit up in the tub by herself, I know that the day will come when bending over the toilet to reach the faucet all twisted-like because the sliding door is in the way will NOT be fun.

Scraping the caulk that lined the door off of the tub and tiles was a pretty tedious job, but the results were worth it. It looks a lot more light and airy in there now. One side of the sliding shower door was a mirror, so when you were in the shower, it was pretty dark. Now, there is an opaque curtain that lets plenty of light in.

Blah blah blah....Sorry..... Like you really want to hear about my bathroom :)

Tomorrow is Scout's second ever appointment with a pediatrician. (oops - I mean, today...I'm up way too late!) She hasn't been since she was a week old. She will be 5 months old in 2 days. I'm nervous and I'm not sure why. I heard from an acquaintance that this particular doctor is very respectful of (but probably not in favor of, I'm assuming) the decision not to vaccinate or delaying/selectively vaccinating. I'm not sure what to say when it comes up or if it will even be an issue. I don't want to totally dismiss his thoughts on it and I definitely don't want to send out the "To hell with what you think, Doc" vibe...but I also want to stand my ground and not let anyone pressure me into giving my daughter injections that I'm not totally convinced are safe.

I'll let you know how it goes.

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