The madness continues

Alright, so I've been totally slacking on updating, lately, but I have a very good reason...

Teething.

And life has been all around insane lately.  I feel like a barely have time to think (unless I stay awake at night to clear my head, of course...but that ends up making me so tired that I can barely function).

So...anyway...on to updates.

Bella has definitely found her hands.  She's all around staring at them.  Its really cute, but it causes an issue when she starts getting her hands closer and closer to her face and then ends up poking herself in the eye.

I've started figuring out all the stuff that I want to do for Christmas gifts.  I'm planning on doing a lot of rice pillows for people.  I've got quite a list going for Travis.  So far I'm planning on doing 'coupons' for things like a free massage, boys night out, 'game time' (where I won't nag him for it), etc; a 'daddy box' filled with little things 'from' Bella (including her ID bracelet from the hospital, her handprints, and a picture of her decked out in her I love daddy gear); and a few other things that I can't remember at the moment (which sucks because I forgot to write them down too...damnit).  I am truly clueless about what to do for Bella.  We can't really afford much for her, so I've still got to keep thinking.

We did a 'photo shoot' with Bella tonight.  Travis's friend Chris came over and he did a little mini photo shoot with her.  The pictures turned out alright, but the funniest part was definitely when he was in 'photographer mode'.  He was standing on the coffee table and laying on the floor and just being goofy.  He was actually doing the whole french accent and 'tossing his camera' saying he was done and whatnot just to be dorky.  Definitely a lot of fun.  I'll probably end up taking more pictures for her 'christmas pics', though.  There weren't a lot that turned out how I wanted, but I didn't want to hurt his feelings because he was so excited to get to play photographer.

Also, Travis and I are thinking about starting an Etsy store.  He really likes the idea, but I'm not sure we can start yet.  I think we'll wait until after the holidays, when things settle down a little bit.  So far, I know he wants to do 'cookie mix' jars (he's a baker...he also had the idea of doing the lactation cookie mix, which I think is a good idea, because sometimes the ingredients are a pain in the ass to find).  I'll probably do some of the rice pillows, handmade jewelry, and several other random things.  I'm very crafty, but its always a mix of so many things.  We'll see how that all turns out.  Maybe if I get a sewing machine (which we plan on doing sometime) I'll get into it and start making baby slings and the 'miracle wrap' dress/skirt things.

Ugh.  Okay, the munchkin is about ready for bed.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to update more soon.