I really can’t believe I’m a mom of 4 kiddos. When I see all of them together I’m a little in awe at the crowd. It really feels like Eli was born yesterday AND that all 4 have been in my life forever.
Does than make sense?
Not really.
Even though it was almost 2 months ago, I have to share our trip home from the hospital, AND how to make custom big brother/sister tees for your kiddos.
Hot Hubby brought the kiddos to the hospital to bring Tess home. The big kiddos were instantly smitten…
Cyrus was… well…
On the way home we stopped off at Souplantation.
People thought we were crazy.
But it was dinnertime and we had to eat. If we had ordered take out or had one one our lovely friends bring us something there would still be some prep and clean up. At Souplantation I just sat there, ate and left.
It makes for a good story too!
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Now about those cute custom tees they are wearing. The boy’s tees are durable heat pressed vinyl. I’m thinking of opening a custom shop.
Thoughts??
To make the ‘big sis’ tee you’ll need: a tee, fabric for the letters (a fat quarter or 1/4 yard of fabric will be plenty!), iron, and fusible webbing (I used Steam-A-Seam).
1. Pick font for your phrase of choice. The font should be simple with thick lines.
2. Print out your letters in the size you want them to be on the tee.
3. You will trace and cut the letters on to the fusible webbing. I recommend following the directions on the package slowly and step-by-step. It’s one of those things that seems super simple then you realize all your letters are backwards! (Ahem)
4. Ironing secures the phrase to the tee. If you want the edges to be super clean, you may want to top stitch around the outer rim of each letter. I didn’t. The Steam-A-Seam sticks very well and is washer/dryer safe. It won’t fray. And it saves an hour of work!
It’s so fun to be creative with the fusible webbing! Think personal Christmas gifts!!! What will you try??
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Oh and it didn’t take long for Cy to fall in love with Tess. In fact he loves her just a bit too much. Lots of hard hugs and slobber kisses. Eeeek!!
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Dayna says
I miss those faces (Yours too!)! 😉
Eli's Lids says
We miss you guys too!! Eli was JUST asking about his “old friend Shayla!!!”
Suzie Pierotti says
Sweetheart – Loved this post! Especially liked Cyrus’ thoughts (which I think were true). Thank You and Brad for giving me the most spectacular grandbabies! Love – Mom (Nannie)
Eli's Lids says
Thanks for being an awesome grandmom!
christine says
You all are just TOO cute! 🙂 xoxoxo
Eli's Lids says
Awe thanks!! I’m so glad Dylan is keeping his Lid on now. He looks adorable in it!! (so big!)
Tracy says
What a great story! Those pictures are priceless! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your newest addition, I hope I get to see them all soon!
Eli's Lids says
Thanks!! It has been busy but awesome!!
Diana says
Can I just say you look Fantastic in those pictures after just having a baby. You have a beautiful family.
Eli's Lids says
Thank you my friend. I felt good to be going home. Plus I was well rested from the hospital stay. Now I’m a tired hot mess!!