80 Days and Counting!

I never knew that I could love a grandbaby-to-be as much as I already love little Eleanor! In mid August when I found out that Kelly was pregnant it was hard to imagine what it would all be like. I adored being a mother -- it was really all I ever wanted -- but would I feel the same way about being a grandmother? How could I love Kelly's baby as much as my own? It's amazing how time takes care of those things. Over the months I have grown more and more attached. She already feels like a real person to me even though it's a few months until I actually meet her.

I woke up too early this morning -- around 5am -- thinking about Kelly and Eleanor. Kelly called last night and said that at her work review this past week they asked what her plans were for work after her maternity leave. It made everything seem so real, and so imminent to Kelly. She told me that she feels sick when she thinks of having to leave Eleanor. She wants to be the one to take care of her. I want that for her too. Clint is working all the time because he wants Kelly to stay home too. Such hard choices ...

Because I was up early I decided to finish up the cute little top I'm making Eleanor. I took a sweet little top from Garnet Hill that Kelly had worn when she was about three months old and made my own pattern out of it. (That was probably the hardest part.) Then I cut out some peachy flannel and hand sewed it. I think one of the cutest parts is the polka dotted interface around the inside of the neck and the edging around the sleeves.


All I need to do now is add velcro or snaps. Otherwise it seems good to go. I can't wait to see it on baby Eleanor!!