A Quick Hello And Goodbye

Motherhood is hard.  It's often lonely.  The world is full of judgment.  And the worst judges are other mothers.  So when you find a friend or two, you cling to each other till you can breathe and laugh at all the craziness of the past.

I've found a few friends like that.   They are definitely my life saver in the middle of the mother of young tots ocean of life.  And they've been great.  One of my friends announced she was pregnant with baby #3.  Total surprise.  And kind of a welcome gift.  She was definitely scared at first.  She thought they were done having kids.  And since the morning sickness has subsided, she's been really excited about their new bundle.

And then she got some news.  Her husband is getting stationed in Japan.  And over time, she let out that it was going to be 3-5 year station.  So in the next few weeks, we'll be finishing up the baby shower plans and having a quick hello and goodbye.  My dear sweet friend is due in November and leaving for another country in January.

And while we plan on staying in touch, Japan is nowhere near California.  So until then, we'll be remembering the good times and making some more great memories.

So I'll post on here what I made her for her shower.  I know she probably doesn't read this blog.  I mean, we do both have active older kids and very active tots.

I still have to wash it and put a quilt tag on it.  But if life gets to hectic before the shower, I can give it to her.    This blanket is all flannel and backed with minky.  Luckily, I had this blanket all cut out when she said it was a girl.  I'm not sure if you remember that post about a baby blanket for hubby's coworker that was a girl, so I bought some fabric and backing then they said it was a boy.  Luckily, I just switched out some of the panels to fit her better.  

I guess I better get onto using my stash because this blanket is the last one done.  Good thing I have quite a few options in my sewing room if the need arises again.