Ever wonder how to display all your child's artwork? This is 2 1"x2"x6' pieces of lumber spray painted white. Olivia "helped" me paint the clothespins pink and purple (of course), then I hot-glued them to the board. I love how it changes with new artwork (someone wanted to pose):
Another:
These are 3 old picture frames that weren't being used. I spray-painted them white, then framed some old scrapbook paper. Mom made the vinyl letters for me. This was probably the least expensive project, since I already had most of the supplies!
Last one (for today!):
Paint chip art! During our many visits to Lowe's, I grabbed several paint chip cards in shades of pink and purple. Then I cut them into a leaf pattern and glued them onto cardstock. Simple!
All of these projects were for Olivia's room, although I have lots planned for the rest of the house. I did make one more thing for Olivia's room:
I actually painted that! I got to get away for a night last Saturday and meet some friends in Knoxville. We went to one of the 2 hour painting classes. It was really fun! The painting will end up in Olivia's room, since it's the only room with pink.
The painting on the top right was the one the teacher painted. Funny to see the different interpretations!
We recently started bricking the archway downstairs. It is a long process, but I think it will look great when it's finished! Michael cuts the brick and I glue them on. Well, I glue them on until they start going crooked and he has to straighten them for me!
In other news, this popped up above Olivia's eyebrow a little over 3 weeks ago:
It was right at the end of my kidney stone debacle and it was very small. It grew over the week, so I made an appointment at the pediatrician we saw in August. I wasn't very happy with them in August (they weren't pleased that she is on a delayed vaccine schedule) and the unhappiness continued after this visit. I was basically told I was over-reacting and it was either a bruise or an ingrown hair. We watched it for another week, then I started looking for another pediatrician. I finally found one that was highly recommended and they were great! It is a cyst and is apparently fairly common. The pediatrician told me he is 99% sure it is benign, so no worries about anything more sinister! He referred her to a pediatric surgeon and she goes March 16th for the initial visit and to schedule surgery. I am trying to stay calm about her being put to sleep. We'll leave it at that.
There is a risk of infection, so I am ready for it to be gone:
It was Silly Sock Day at school today:
And a funny video with Daddy:
I will keep you updated on the cyst!
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