Making a Canopy for your Toddler

We moved into a house not too long ago and we are still unpacking. This afternoon, after completely reorganizing my toddlers closet and dresser, I happened upon two, sheer pink curtains with sequins that used to hang over a heavier cotton curtain at our apartment. 

We don't have the double curtain rods needed to make the layered look work, so instead of packing the curtains away, I decided to put them to a different use.

I found a wire hanger and after un-hinging it, I smoothed out all the rough edges, making two loops at each end. Then, I found thread and a push-pin, measured out two identical lengths of thread, tied them together, and hung it up! 

Wallah! Upon showing my daughter, she immediately gave a slight tug, causing one string to snap. Unfortunately, I don't have anything stronger to fix it with right now, but I have some ideas, and I am going to head to the nearest craft store to find a solution. I also want something a little sturdier than a push-pin holding the canopy to the ceiling, so when I have everything figured out, I will post back.

If you have any ideas, leave me a comment!

18-Month Toddler, 2 and 1/2 year marriage

It's amazing that time goes by so fast. Remember being little and how long each minute was? The idea of 60 long seconds... 

I can remember my wedding as if it were yesterday. But it was two and a half years ago. And the birth of my daughter is much, much clearer, and doesn't have quite the same fuzzy "memory" glow that my wedding did.

But those events weren't yesterday, and time has definitely made me a better person. I am smarter, wiser (hopefully) and more versed in marriage and kid rearing. 

What does all this mean? Not much. But I hope to be able to say that I am still growing and learning by the time I have been married for 20 years. 

Best Friend Pictures

These were taken in the afternoon on the first full day that we had our kitty, who still remains nameless... until Monday.