4 1/2 Months and Nothing!

So today I realized I am WAY behind on last years resolution. I decided I wanted to learn to sew and that was my goal for 2009. I have always wanted to sew and now that I have Reagan, I REALLY want to learn. I'm sure I will continue to dress her in complete holiday outfits (well as long as she has no say in what she wears) and then when number 2 comes along they will have to wear them too. So how fun will it be when I can make them myself, or do Halloween costumes, or things for friends or just anything I come across! I know I am getting a little ahead of myself, I need to learn how to work the sewing machine first, but like I said it was my 2009 goal. I still have 7 1/2 months left!

Last night Darrin was making fun of me about sewing, just joking about how I wanted to do it and so far...nothing. Then when I checked out other blogs today I saw that Lindsay was making cute wipe case covers and being crafty. She has two kids and was making no excuse! (I'm not sure if she is selling them, I haven't asked her about them yet, but they are really cute and make perfect gifts!) So I decided it was time to kick it in gear and start working towards my goal.

I started off good. I ordered 3 books from Amazon: Sewing 101, Sewing for Dummies and The Complete Book of Sewing. But lets face it, reading about bobbins, threaders, switches and all the materials needed, I practically put myself to sleep. If I can't finish Twilight, the number one reader right now, I don't stand a chance with my sewing books! I also bought some fabric, a few necessities to put in my new cute sewing basket and then stopped. They are nicely stored in a closet until I am ready to begin.

I just need some help getting started, its SO overwhelming. If we were home, my mom could help me get started. She knows how to sew and could definitely help me or maybe I could take a class. I will have to see if there are any classes available around here. It would have to be on a Sunday, and then Darrin and Reagan could have some quality time and I could actually learn a thing or two. I need to see what I can come up with. However, I am back on track working towards my goal!

I will keep you updated on my progress! Wish me luck!

p.s. Sun, could you please come out? It has been 3 days since we've seen you and we are ready to play. We are tired of making grocery store, mall and other trips, we want to have some fun in the sun!

Love,

Mommy & Reagan