Craft Phase Returns

Early pregnancy has not been good for my creative side. I have actually felt nauseated whenever I thought of crocheting. I'm not sure if it was the smell of the fisherman's wool I was using or what, but I really felt like I'd never crochet again and wouldn't miss it. Sewing...same thing. Just no inspiration.
But I picked up the hook and yarn last week and quickly made Benjamin a brown hat (just like the one in the photo on the right bar, only bigger). That was kind of fun so I started a throw from the leftover brown yarn. It should be nice draped across the bedroom easy chair.
Now I'm thinking about making a maternity skirt. I found this tutorial online: http://apatchworkworld.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-make-maternity-skirt.html but instead of cutting up a skirt I'll make a simple A-line and add the panel.
One of these days I'd like to start making a few baby girl things. Definitely a couple of hats and some of the easy T-shirt pants I made Benjamin, and maybe I'll get brave and try a dress.
I'll post pictures as I make some progress on these projects.

Benjamin is talking more and more and understands so much of what we say. His new phase is climbing (finally!). He was never a great climber but in the last week has conquered chairs, the cedar trunk barrier (rats!) and his sturdy cardboard box. He's getting good at the stairs, but knows not to go down "without Mommy." He's also in the yelling phase. He thinks loud shrieks are pretty funny. And, he's starting to help. He LOVES unloading the silverware from the dishwasher. It's a game to see how many spoons or forks he can fit in his hands at once. Then he insists on throwing them in the drawer (which he can barely reach) himself. I always save the silverware tray for him, even if he's napping, because he loves it so much! Now, if I could get him to love picking up his toys and books. :)