Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Our new van


So recently we got a new van. It is a Chrysler Town and Country and I love it! It is so nice to have something so roomy compared to my old car :). The only problem is the gas mileage...it's not so good and gas is terribly expensive. But, God always takes care of us and provides for us, so I am not too worried!


Odin now officially has 4 teeth, and is getting into everything. I am pretty sure he won't be walking until he is at least one, but he cruises along the furniture and walks when we hold his hands. Today we had our third swimming lesson. He still pretty much clings to me but will allow me to help him float, go under water, and roll over.


In etsy news, not much to say. Things have slowed down considerably, and I still don't feel as if I am making too much from my shop. I have done a few outside of etsy sales, though, and I think I just need to pay more attention to my shop and work harder at it. I don't really know what else to do at this point. But I am still having fun and enjoying it!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Tuesday

It's Tuesday, and Odin is napping. Tomorrow he starts swim lessons, which I am looking forward to! I don't have much to do these days so it will be nice to get out of the house! As far as my shop goes, I am no going to focus on graduation and father's day. Look for cards for both occasions, and I already have a listing for custom graduation announcements.

Also- looks like we are getting a mini van soon! Can't wait! And we are still working on getting my parents condo rented out for vacationers. I am planning to list on craigs list. I also need to sell my car and will probably list there as well!

Friday, May 2, 2008

Neglecting my blog


I admit it. I have been neglecting my blog, and I need to pay more attention to it! Life has been busy, I guess, and that is my only excuse. We signed Odin up for swim lessons, which start next week. I had always said he would not be in swim lessons because they are way too expensive. Well, it turns out we have found a solution for this problem. I found lessons that were a lot less than what others I know pay, and it is only once a week so it shouldn't be too exhausting, and they are group lessons. This means I get in the water with Odin, which I don't particularly mind seeing as I enjoy swimming. I think this will be fun as well as teach Odin how to float, and other things that I can't remember. Right now he is whining. We are back to the pacifier for sleep which causes him to wake up too early, needing the paci, but this morning he just didn't want to go back to sleep. I think we need to get back to sleeping without it, because he is cranky today!


As far as my shop goes, it is still pretty slow. I am not sure if I am just not spending enough time on it, but I am still optimistic and believe God wants me to do this. I need to be patient and keep at it, even when it's discouraging! And if anyone has advice, I will take it!


Also, my parents have a condo here in Phoenix (scottsdale, actually) that they are trying to rent out. If anyone has tips on how I can advertise it and get renters (vacation rentals), I would appreciate it!