I’ve been thinking of making some changes in ZZD, but am not sure if the changes are a good idea or not. I’m hoping if I write them down I’ll be able to think more clearly… if anyone wants to chime in with opinions I’m open too!

First, I’m going to change my pattern a little. From what I’ve noticed with my boys and what other mamas have said, the rise is outgrown way before the waist. I want to add to the rise and trim down the wings. I’ve been testing some OV fitteds with trimmed wings on Little Guy and I really like them - they’re less bulky in front. I took photos of both the original and the trimmer wings:

Original:

Trimmer:

I’m also thinking about changing to all white snaps on the wings and studs and keeping the colored caps. The business/financial side of me says it’s a good idea - white snaps are cheaper and will save me time when I’m putting them on. The money I save can be used to buy additional colors and/or logo snaps - which would be very cool! The artist side of me mourns the loss of color - since my dipes aren’t serged the only color is the outer, the edges of the inner that peek out, and the snaps. The daughter-in-law side of me feels really guilty becaue I asked Tom’s folks for some kind of spill-proof container with compartments for Christmas. They got me several plus a wheeled tote to keep them in. So I’m in a major quandry about this possible change.

My snaps in their new homes - I love all the colors!

Finally, I need to make a change in the way I do customs. I love doing customs because the mamas are all so creative and I like to do different designs instead of the same ones all the time. But my limited sewing time means a longer turn-around time that I like and no time to do instock. No-one’s complained, but I feel really bad for making mamas wait for their orders or for their turn to order. So something has to change. I’m debating either only offering 1-2 custom diapers per order and more slots, or still allowing up to 6 diapers but only offering 1-2 slots at a time. Decisions, decisions, decisions…

PS - I want to change the look of the blog too, when I find time and decide what I want it to look like…

Last Friday Teacher asked if he had to get me a Valentine’s Day present. Being a good wife I said “No, of course you don’t have to get me one.” Then he pulled a gorgeous necklace out of his pocket and said “Well then, I guess you can have this now since it’s not a Valentine’s Day present. He made it himself - my husband ROCKS!

Here’s a close-up…

I’ll have to take photos of the other things he made for me. I’m trying to convince him to make some to sell on my site, but he doesn’t have time right now. Maybe when he gets a full-time teaching job and quits his second job…

My grandma’s test results came back and she has breast cancer. She’s having a lumpectomy on the 15th and radiation after. I think it’ll be hard for her to be so tired - even at 87 years old she has tons of energy and is totally on the go. Even though she’s getting older I’m not ready to lose her… but I don’t want her to be sick either.

Grandma and I have a special relationship because my aunt and 2 yr old cousin were killed in a car accident shortly before my mom found out she was pregnant with me - I think I was a ray of hope after they died. And Grandma took care of me for 9 months, beginning when I was 3 months old, because my mom returned to her teaching job. Grandma has always been in such good health that I always thought she’d just fall asleep some night and wake up in heaven. I still hope that’s what happens, I don’t want her to suffer from cancer. This really sucks.

Edited 2/17/07 - Grandma came over on Valentine’s Day. She and Mom made cookies for the kiddos’ dessert. I took this photo of Grandma and Little Guy:

She had a lumpectomy on the 15th and is staying with Mom and Dad to recuperate. I’m hoping she’ll be strong enough for us to walk over tomorrow sometime.