I'm back from 'maternity leave.' I didn't intend to be away for a couple of weeks, but with family in town, my assistant moving into a new job, some replaced stitches, and the usual ruckus that accompanies a third baby, I needed the break. I'm a little behind on big announcements, so watch for new fabric, new patterns, and more.
I might need an iPad so I can blog with one hand while I feed the baby. He's a full-time job by himself these days. Of course, I take smooching his feathery head and peachy cheeks rather seriously. Has anyone tried an iPad for typing up posts? I'm excited to get back to it.
Oh Heather, I'm dying! I may have to check out that feathery head real soon (been a little under the weather and didn't want to share it). Goodness!
Posted by: Jona | October 03, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Such a cutie! Wishing you and your beautiful family lots of happiness and health.
As for the iPad . . . I thought I'd use mine to post more often than I do but typing on it isn't all that stellar for wordy women like us. If you do end up doing it, you might want to get the wireless keyboard to help you out.
Posted by: Alecia | October 03, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I somehow missed the baby announcement post, sounds like you're enjoying those newborn cuddles. Congrats!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 03, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Just keep posting baby photos, that is enough blog content for me! So, so sweet! I thought I would use my iPad more for blogging. It's awesome for reading blogs, but harder to type up posts. I got a zagg keyboard and it has really helped, but I still prefer my iMac. Though if I had a sweet baby to snuggle on the couch while I wrote I might be more motivated to stick with the iPad.
Posted by: Katie | October 03, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I post from my iPhone a lot :). He's wonderful!
Posted by: Myrnie | October 03, 2011 at 02:30 PM
:) Congratulations! That does look like a full-time snuggle job.
Posted by: Palila | October 03, 2011 at 02:35 PM
I still prefer typing on a regular keyboard. The ipad can be difficult getting used to - esp one handed!
I slept most of the time after my babies were born - for like 2 + years! lol! - so I can't believe you are already back in the game! That's amazing!
Hopefully he will continue to suck his thumb, because then in a couple of years - I can send you a thumb cover to help him quit! lol! I miss my girls sucking theirs - but it's way cuter for babies than for 6 year olds!
Love the pics and can't wait to see the new fabrics! I designed a Crab for the summer issue of Crafts 'n things with your fabric (http://bit.ly/nyuT0U). If he doesn't need a thumb cover - I'll send you a crab! : )
Posted by: Kerry - Kid Giddy | October 03, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Sweet, sweet baby - he definitely comes first!
Posted by: CJ | October 03, 2011 at 02:58 PM
What a sweet, sweet baby. I love his hair! Congratulations!
Posted by: Ginger | October 03, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Kerry,I would LOVE to sleep for two years; I would need a sponsor for that though.
I love your crab doll, btw! Thanks for the link. Is the magazine still available?
Posted by: Heather Bailey | October 03, 2011 at 03:28 PM
What's his name?
Posted by: Claire | October 03, 2011 at 04:53 PM
I'm totally content with the baby pictures :) I'm sure that's what my blog will be turning into 3 months from now!
Posted by: Emmmylizzzy | October 03, 2011 at 05:21 PM
So so cute! I'm glad you took time to settle in! I love my iPad but typing a long post probably would need a wireless keyboard to make it simpler.
Posted by: Mary Ann | October 03, 2011 at 05:33 PM
You can post on your iPad but only on HTML setting. You wouldn't be able to post your beautiful pictures onto your blog from it. It's a bummer. Congrats on your beautiful baby boy. I am due next week. Also a baby boy.
Posted by: Kirsten | October 03, 2011 at 06:18 PM
He is so precious. Congratulations and be easy on yourself getting back into the swing of things. We, your adoring public, can wait.
Posted by: Carolyn | October 03, 2011 at 06:37 PM
I'll sponsor you! lol! I was just so wiped out. My girls were only 19 months apart - it was exhausting but worth it!
You can get the back issue here...it was the August 2011 issue (http://bit.ly/mRQ0a0). I keep every original that was published for my girls...well - right now they are on a shelf. But someday they get to keep them.
If you can't get it, I can email you a picture of the article! Just let me know! -kg
Posted by: Kerry - Kid Giddy | October 03, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Congratulations! What a gorgeous little baby. Looks like you need to update your "about me" to include "mother of 3 amazing kids"
:)
Posted by: Christina | October 03, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Feeding my five month old while typing on my iPad right now! It has been amazing for the first few months of nighttime feedings. I am getting pretty fast at the one hand typing, too! Hope the iPad works for you and your little guy!
Posted by: Jaymie | October 03, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Congratulations!!! Enjoy this time, it passes so quickly... Looking forward to all the new announcements, good that you are back!
Posted by: Orit | October 03, 2011 at 09:06 PM
aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
take your time and be with your little one. Soak in every second!
Posted by: emerald hills | October 03, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Wha??? Who has a baby that cute? That is the coolest photo and I can't believe you captured it so perfectly. Seriously devine.
Posted by: min | October 03, 2011 at 09:44 PM
He is just adorable!
Posted by: Donna | October 03, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations! He is adorable!
Posted by: Joan | October 04, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Good Luck getting anything done when he is awake! I only wanted to hold and kiss on them endlessly. Now I have 2 Darling Grands to smooch. Hugs all around.
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 04, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Tell me about it, Carol. I can't keep my hands off him and I can get about one smile a day out of him if I work real hard at it. He likes when I put my face about 6 inches away from his face. I got a goo once that way and almost melted.
Isaac
Posted by: Isaac Bailey | October 04, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Your new baby is just absolutely adorable. My little girl used to suck her index finger also - it was so cute. Congratulations and hope everyone is sleeping through the night asap! :)
Posted by: Erin Waters | October 04, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Cute little one.
There is a Typepad app, but it is not very robust and results at least for me in some wonky picture placements. I have not tried posting on the iPad from Safari.
Of course, typing itself is easy. Adding a picture I wanted was irritating.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | October 04, 2011 at 01:13 PM
I was thinking I could type out my thoughts on the iPad, then format the posts from my computer afterward (photos & such). I'm hoping to keep a daily family journal as well, so the typing would need to work out all right. If an iPad would do the trick, it would save me from dragging my work computer with me everywhere and risking its safety.
Isaac thinks I should get a MacBook Air instead because it has the built in keyboard. I'm not so sure. I could use an external keyboard with the iPad if I couldn't stand to hunt-and-peck for letters. An iPad seems like more fun.
Posted by: Heather Bailey | October 04, 2011 at 01:45 PM
I used my iPad for blogging while in Europe for a month...never missed a post. I did it via email, which was best for the blogger platform, so inserted pictures and text into an email which I sent to my blogging post ID. I thought it worked out just fine. I did not mind the keyboard at all.
Pretty much the entire month of June was blogged this way.
http://dwquiltart.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
I LOVE the iPad for it's light weight!
Posted by: Diane | October 04, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Such a sweet boy! Can't help you on the iPad front. I'm a keyboard gal myself. :)
Posted by: Karin | October 04, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Oh, he's just delightful. Congratulations.
Posted by: Jody | October 04, 2011 at 08:48 PM
No advice on the iPad, but he is soo cute. Love his fingers.
Posted by: margie | October 05, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Oh how sweet! I think he looks just like Charlotte!
Posted by: Libby | October 05, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Congratulations Heather on your beautiful boy. He is just gorgeous and well done for beating the c-section date.
Posted by: Tamara | October 05, 2011 at 08:57 PM
My iPad is the best thing I have ever owed. Buy one now.....xxx
Posted by: Amanda | October 06, 2011 at 12:01 PM
The iPad is a lot of fun, and will keep you busy while nursing but I don't think it would make blogging enjoyable. I use mine for reading blogs, emails, news etc but if I need to post something I typically sit down at my laptop. If hubby wants to get you a MacBook air I would take him up on that!
Posted by: Paige whitley | October 06, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I've found the ipad to be a serious addiction, but very little help with any typing. Unless you're really good at "hovering" hands, it's hard to keep typing clean--I really have to rest my hands in the key positions, and you can't do that with an ipad.
Your little one is lovely . . . can't wait for more.
Posted by: K | October 06, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Oh wow! What a sweet baby. I would just sit and stare at that face all day. I miss the baby smell and soft silky skin. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amy | October 25, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Congrats... he's a beauty!
Posted by: Anna | October 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations!! He's so sweet!! Enjoy him! :)
Posted by: Silvia | October 28, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Who can resist him?
Posted by: Therese Powers | October 28, 2011 at 06:08 PM