Post by lilyelayne on May 17, 2017 14:51:00 GMT -5
G and I drove to town to hit up old navy & target today, hoping to get him some shorts that fit. He's too skinny without a diaper.
Now we're home again and I'm trying to figure out what we're gonna do when I admit it's yet another no nap day. Still holding out a sliver of hope he'll lie down and go to sleep.
Similar to seamonster's post yesterday, in the middle of the night I hear H yelling at Gatsby to get back on the bed (He only jumps down when he has to go potty or puke). Then I hear H just lay back down... not gonna take care of it, dude?
Zoo with my parents today. We saw the new baby wolves and baby otters! And I got a polished stone egg to add to my growing collection! I love egg shaped things! 🥚
Post by lilyelayne on May 17, 2017 15:04:11 GMT -5
agm04 I found one style at old navy that works if I use his belt. One pair at target that's iffy. And not refusing naps, per se, just having a hard time staying asleep for more than 20 minutes. Which doesn't count as a nap in my book. Today was a case of a car seat nap ruining his regular nap - but Sunday I tried driving around so he'd get a decent length nap even in the car, and he still only slept 45 minutes.
So when my sister was pregnant with G I asked my MIL to make a baby quilt as part of her shower present bc she makes nice ones with her machine and enjoys doing it. I of course said I'd pay for the materials and her time if she wants. She said okay, that she'd get back to me with the price. When I finally saw her this weekend I asked if she added it up so I can pay her and she said $95 dollars. I almost had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Then I thought I heard her incorrectly...wtf. That seems like a lot to me. What did she use gold thread? It was a pretty basic pattern and very small quilt (that is done well but not immaculatey). I mean the quilt on my king size bed was cheaper then that? I'm also kind of hurt that she would charge me so much when she stays with us when they visit and we pay for everything when they are here... Now I wish I didn't even ask. Do you think I'm over reacting to that price?
Post by lilyelayne on May 17, 2017 15:44:35 GMT -5
dreemkin can you shop around and see what it would have been to buy from someone who sells handmade quilts? Quick search for baby quilt on Etsy has prices 130-175$ I don't know how much material it takes to make a quilt but $95 doesn't buy much time so it may be mostly materials. Could be wrong though.
Post by seamonster on May 17, 2017 18:02:01 GMT -5
dreemkin can your H talk to her and tell her that you weren't expecting it to be so much? I'm sorry she didn't quote you the price beforehand. That's a lot to ask of someone who might not expect it to cost that much and a lot to expect from your kid's family.
dreemkin can your H talk to her and tell her that you weren't expecting it to be so much? I'm sorry she didn't quote you the price beforehand. That's a lot to ask of someone who might not expect it to cost that much and a lot to expect from your kid's family.
ETA: I'm looking at businesses off of ETSY that sell handmade baby quilts and it's more like $70+. So $95 seems high for someone doing it as a hobby and for family.
So when my sister was pregnant with G I asked my MIL to make a baby quilt as part of her shower present bc she makes nice ones with her machine and enjoys doing it. I of course said I'd pay for the materials and her time if she wants. She said okay, that she'd get back to me with the price. When I finally saw her this weekend I asked if she added it up so I can pay her and she said $95 dollars. I almost had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Then I thought I heard her incorrectly...wtf. That seems like a lot to me. What did she use gold thread? It was a pretty basic pattern and very small quilt (that is done well but not immaculatey). I mean the quilt on my king size bed was cheaper then that? I'm also kind of hurt that she would charge me so much when she stays with us when they visit and we pay for everything when they are here... Now I wish I didn't even ask. Do you think I'm over reacting to that price?
Wow! Just wow.
Did she have a back sewn on by someone with a quilting machine? My mil makes quilts but has to give the quilt to someone who has the big machine and pay them to sew the quilt together. By quilting I mean the stitches that run all over the quilt in a swirling pattern. (Clearly my knowledge here is limited lol) If she did have to pay someone then maybe that is where the cost is coming from?
I feel like it's been awhile since I've been around. I've been wrapping up a big project at work and today was our final presentation. It went great but now I'm just happy to get back to my regular works and my files and interviews.
So when my sister was pregnant with G I asked my MIL to make a baby quilt as part of her shower present bc she makes nice ones with her machine and enjoys doing it. I of course said I'd pay for the materials and her time if she wants. She said okay, that she'd get back to me with the price. When I finally saw her this weekend I asked if she added it up so I can pay her and she said $95 dollars. I almost had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Then I thought I heard her incorrectly...wtf. That seems like a lot to me. What did she use gold thread? It was a pretty basic pattern and very small quilt (that is done well but not immaculatey). I mean the quilt on my king size bed was cheaper then that? I'm also kind of hurt that she would charge me so much when she stays with us when they visit and we pay for everything when they are here... Now I wish I didn't even ask. Do you think I'm over reacting to that price?
Wow! Just wow.
Did she have a back sewn on by someone with a quilting machine? My mil makes quilts but has to give the quilt to someone who has the big machine and pay them to sew the quilt together. By quilting I mean the stitches that run all over the quilt in a swirling pattern. (Clearly my knowledge here is limited lol) If she did have to pay someone then maybe that is where the cost is coming from?
No she does it all herself. She owns a quilting machine and has a whole quilting room of equipment and materials to do this.
I guess it's my fault for not having MIL give me an estimate. And maybe I'm taking it personal but yeesh. That's the last time I ask for anything from her!
mishka29 good to see you back. Congrats on your last presentation!
I guess it's my fault for not having MIL give me an estimate. And maybe I'm taking it personal but yeesh. That's the last time I ask for anything from her!
mishka29 good to see you back. Congrats on your last presentation!
I would not have expected that price without a heads up beforehand. And if she does this as much as you say, she likely had a price in mind as soon as you asked 🤷🏻♀️
I feel like it's been awhile since I've been around. I've been wrapping up a big project at work and today was our final presentation. It went great but now I'm just happy to get back to my regular works and my files and interviews.
Other than that...nothing new going on
Lily - how did the potty training go?!
Glad the project went well!
Potty training is great. I mean, tiresome and boring and not as easy as diapers, but G is picking up super well. We are two weeks diaper free! Not counting naps & night because lol no not dealing with that.
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