Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons I'm done with classes at 1:00 so I block off two hours before I get Brode for homework, errands, etc. It's really my only quiet time to study and get things done. Friday are my homework filled days with 3 labs and composition class. I usually have a write-up for each of these labs so very uncharacteristically I always get them done on my Friday afternoon breaks. Everything is still fresh and they're easy to do so I like to just get them over with and not panic later the next week.
Well today, I completely threw my strategy out the window and did a project! It was an important/needed project so it wasn't a complete waste of time, but it was still fun. Brode hasn't been falling asleep quite as easy at day care so they asked for suggestions. I didn't really know what to tell them because Brode naps fine at home so we've never had to do anything. Our conclusion was that their time is a little earlier than he is used to so he isn't quite ready to lay down. Our two decisions were that Brode stay up and play quietly for a while after the other kids go to sleep, and to also get him a sleeping bag.
Toddler sleeping bags - hard to find. They're on every website but available online only. I was being picky that I didn't want some bright huge character on it, but I couldn't even find one option!
I decided I didn't want to waste the time searching anymore and got some fabric and made him his own nap mat! I'm so happy with how it turned out! Usually I have these visions but I'm not actually good at the "making" part and it's a disaster! I think Brode really likes it too!
The bottom cover around the batting is soft fleece and the Tigger and orange fabric is flannel so he isn't too hot when napping in the summer!
I had some troubles with getting the right amount of fabric so I had to switch the green and orange and had to improvise with velcro instead of a button to hold it shut.
It's so nice that it folds up small to fit in his little cubby, and it is easy to take home and wash! I hope it lasts a while!
Well today, I completely threw my strategy out the window and did a project! It was an important/needed project so it wasn't a complete waste of time, but it was still fun. Brode hasn't been falling asleep quite as easy at day care so they asked for suggestions. I didn't really know what to tell them because Brode naps fine at home so we've never had to do anything. Our conclusion was that their time is a little earlier than he is used to so he isn't quite ready to lay down. Our two decisions were that Brode stay up and play quietly for a while after the other kids go to sleep, and to also get him a sleeping bag.
Toddler sleeping bags - hard to find. They're on every website but available online only. I was being picky that I didn't want some bright huge character on it, but I couldn't even find one option!
I decided I didn't want to waste the time searching anymore and got some fabric and made him his own nap mat! I'm so happy with how it turned out! Usually I have these visions but I'm not actually good at the "making" part and it's a disaster! I think Brode really likes it too!
The bottom cover around the batting is soft fleece and the Tigger and orange fabric is flannel so he isn't too hot when napping in the summer!
I had some troubles with getting the right amount of fabric so I had to switch the green and orange and had to improvise with velcro instead of a button to hold it shut.
It's so nice that it folds up small to fit in his little cubby, and it is easy to take home and wash! I hope it lasts a while!
3 comments:
That turned out really cute! Killian sleeps on one too.. because he's a mover and wakes up early from falling off the cot (yes, he's a goof). But I got mine second hand.. and it's not all that cute. I've been thinking about a new one for his birthday, but I can't sew, so I thought about getting one from Etsy.com But yours turned out so cute! I'm really jealous of how well you can sew!
Love that, it turned out soo cute, you should make them and sell them on Etsy! What kind of sewing machine do you have?! I anlooking into getting one!
Thank you! I enjoyed doing it! I may do another one for home that we can bring places with us! If you saw it in person you would be able to pick our major mistakes (I rushed and didn't feel like hand sewing some closings). It was very easy though once I figured out my own pattern!
Stephanie, you should try it if you have access to your sewing machine. It was a bit cheaper than an Etsy one, but still quite a bit to get fabric (about $40).
Jenna, I just used my moms(from who knows when) sewing machine. I don't really know anything about it, I'm still trying to to figure it out! I don't sew much, I've only done a few blankets, Brode's Halloween costumes, and this nap mat but I'm sure this will spark more projects!
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