http://www.lanastewart.com Portfolio and blog of Lana Stewart Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:24:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do not waste baby nap time.  Always have something interesting to work on to avoid going crazy after saying "goo goo goo" all day long. Blog regularly.  Probably over at Boyfriendly Cooking.  Winter + cooking + baby seem to be a good combo. Pat Orville more. Take more photos - not just of ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2009/01/03/resolutions/ I think it may be time to start crafting again.  Not that I've totally got this baby thing under control, but with quasi predictable nap times (at least in the morning - don't ask about afternoons), I've got the bug to get some projects underway. This week I made some paper ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/12/19/friday-hurrah/ I liked Robyn's list so much, I'm going to write down what we're listening to these days.  Let's just say, my iTunes recommendations list is the weirdest collection ever - from Kanye to Sharon, Lois and Bram. Chelsea Morning - Joni Mitchell Sleeping Sickness - City and Colour The Escapist - The Streets Everything ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/12/17/our-december-playlist/ Projects for this week: Modern Paper Decorations Yule Log Cinnamon Buns Freeze pastry dough Grocery shop shop shop Get rid of baby cold.  : ( Projects for next year: Owl banner! http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/12/17/projects/ Most afternoons, I pop Alden down on his playmat and turn up the volume on his iTunes playlist.  We have a few playlists on the go: one for sleeping, one for sing-alongs and one for "music this kid should learn to like" . First up, our afternoon sing-along playlist.  It's not ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/11/17/aldens-ipod-playlist/ Four weeks old is a good age.  We both seem to be a little more in tune and not totally frazzled.  We go for walks, we take the bus, we hang out at cafes during the day and we're getting some fairly good shut-eye at night.  Things are  good. This week ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/10/25/hello/ We're starting to get used to this new little person. Introducing Alden Granville Harrison. Born on September 25 at 11:13pm. He tipped the scales at 9lbs 7oz (4184g) and 57cm long. A big big boy. He was 11 days overdue and needed to be evicted. ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/10/17/day-17-smiling/ I'm taking a little break from the Internet - I'll update if there is any news.  So far.. no news. http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/09/17/offline/ Plans for today: Walk to bookshop on Elgin for another book Stop at yarn store and make cutlery cozies  Stop at Hartmans and buy a big bag of flour and lug it home... or if all else fails, build sod house.  (It worked in that Heritage Minute) http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/09/16/overdueday-2/ Sorry folks.  The daily stats are as follows: BLT: 1 Baby: 0 As for the "unbirthday" yesterday, we ended up having a nice day.  Bought a couple of foodie magazines, enjoyed a nice latte, made my favourite gazpacho for dinner, finished reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" and rounded out the evening with So You ... http://www.lanastewart.com/2008/09/15/at-the-bagel-shop/