One Dollar Dress

My kiddos love when I sew for them.  I really can't keep up with their demands.  Kennedy is always asking if what I am sewing is a skirt or dress for her.  I really need to sew more dresses and skirts for Taylin.  Her side of the closet is lacking, especially compared to Kennedy's. 

Kennedy had a two time hand-me-down shirt.  It was cute, but a slight stain. It was also a little awkward by itself.  Vests aren't in style.  I guess if Phoenix allowed for layering, I could have come up with something.  Well, it isn't.  So, sew!

I picked up a few pillowcases at the dollar store a few months ago with intentions of using them for some sewing project. I know the quality isn't top, but sometimes a quick project and a smile on my daughter's face makes a dollar fabric go a long way. So this is what I did for a dollar and odds & ends I had around the house.

Naughty or Nice

I know I shouldn't, but I do use Santa's Naughty and Nice list this time of the year for behavior.  It is a little too convenient and it puts fear in my kids.  One day, Cohen was having a rough morning.  David was out doing some Christmas shopping, so I "threatened" to text David and let him know Cohen was not behaving and that would affect his list.  Cohen didn't improve and had quite the scowl on his face.  I went low and mentioned he would just get a lump of coal in his stocking.  I cringed...poor kid, I love him too much to leave him with nothing.  He went to his room to cool off for a bit. 

He came out and was doing better.  Then he was mad at me and said, "I am going to put a chunk of ice in your stocking."  I tried not to laugh.  Then we laughed together.

This conversation seemed to make an impact on Kennedy.  The other day I upset her.  I am so mean.  I think I said she couldn't do something or she had to take a nap.  Awful!  Well, she respond with a few tears and frustrated comments.  Then she gave me the ultimatum, "I am going to put ice cream in your stocking!"

I smiled and said, "MMM, that would be wonderful!"  Then we laughed.  I love how they pick up on things.  I am sad it started with coal, but turned into laughter and a stocking full of ice cream.  We are enjoying our holidays.  The season of charity and generosity has been working in our home.  More love and generous bouts of laughter.