Stuffed Lobster?

The latest crustacean, kiwa hirsuta, has officially been stuffed. You've got to go look. You can even download tha pattern yourself and make your own! I think there is nothing that can't be duplicated by fabric!

Ruffle back skirts

I love these clothes for kids: http://www.deuxpardeux.com/en/ and http://www.jottum.com/.

Since I have now 5 kids, shopping online is a lot easier than dragging everyone around. (Plus it gives me something to do when I'm up in the wee hours when the baby is working out her day and night reversal). Anyway, I came away from one shopping trip inspired to make a simple skirt with ruffles on the back. I already had a peasant top made from the same fabric. Very simple elastic waist skirt, wide ruffles up the back, ruffly strip taked on in funky heart shape on front. Originally intended for Valentine's day, but it actually got done in time for a Superbowl party. I was busy on Valentine's day trying to get into labor!

Better Baby Pictures

Here is a prettier picture of Emma. Isn't she sweet? Her brothers and sisters love her a great deal, and Abby tells everyone it's her Emma, not theirs. Today I needed a helper to get lunch ready, and Maggie held Emma for me and Emma fell asleep in her lap. Bliss! And Maggie was so proud!

I think they nailed me on the "neurotic" part - I'll retake the quiz in 6 months!

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion: You have low extroversion. You are quiet and reserved in most social situations. A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you. You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people. Conscientiousness: You have low conscientiousness. Impulsive and off the wall, you don't take life too seriously. Unfortunately, you sometimes end up regretting your snap decisions. Overall, you tend to lack focus, and it's difficult for you to get important things done. Agreeableness: You have low agreeableness. Your self interest comes first, and others come later, if at all. In general, you feel that people are not to be trusted. And you're skeptical that anyone else really feels differently. Neuroticism: You have high neuroticism. It's easy for you to feel shaken, worried, or depressed. You often worry, and your worries prevent you from living life fully. You tend to be emotionally reactive and moody. Your either flying very high or feeling very low. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is medium. You are generally broad minded when it come to new things. But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it. You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue.

The Five Factor Personality Test