The Couch Potato Days

There's nothing that quite brings the creative march to a halt in its glittery steps like the words "pre-term labor." For the last week I have been following the midwife's orders to a 't', drinking lots of water and hanging out on the couch. I'm still taking it easy, but picking up a few easy hobbies like sewing, cooking, reading, and weightlifting (just kidding about that last one) along the way.

This, you may remember, was a Christmas quilt that got abandoned at the 11th hour in favor of something that seemed a little more appropriate. I've added a few more red diamonds, the border that Allison suggested, and it has now been backed and pinned. The double gray and red color scheme made it the perfect project to finish up in the Valentine's-week of the rain-themed-month. I haven't quite decided how to quilt it yet or what to do with it once it's finished. A fleeting thought was that if Cate did indeed decide to come early, in her 34th week, it would be the perfect Valentine's present for her. But I think the danger might be under control- keep those fingers crossed.

I have a few directions to go in at this point. Suddenly I feel remiss in all the baby clothes I haven't yet made. I also wanted to accomplish a few more things in the house and nursery. I also was reminded about the completely practical "hospital bag" when Brian asked if I had my bag packed and I replied that I was hoping to make a new bag for the occasion. He suggested that I go ahead and pack an old one until the new one was finished. Oh, ye of little faith, my love (but I guess he has a point, as usual).