Monday musings

Last night we were up for a bit with Ben since he was having issues with overheating. Kinda scary but I suppose it's not unheard of for children with Down Syndrome. New to me though! I feel so much like a new mom when it comes to him. I thought I would be fine since I've already had 5 children but boy was I wrong! It's a new adventure for sure. 

Thankfully he looks much better today but still isn't 100%. 

For my origami calendar this morning I was a bit disappointed to see it was just a technique page. Simply teaching a new folding technique. 

So I tried it and it's not fun. 

On a brighter note, today was my man's first day of college!!! I am so proud of him! He was so excited this morning and I am happy for him. He is going to be amazing!

Proud guy with his new student ID!

Better!

Today's origami is perfect! Well not perfect but close! This is the kind of thing I think of when I imagine origami. A butterfly airplane. 

It looks great and although I am sure someone could have folded it better it was fun to make! 

It does look like it could fly...maybe we will take it outside and test it! 

Of the airplanes I have made in my life, this has similar construction so it has a breath of a chance at becoming airborne, even if it's just briefly! We shall see...

Here's a quick cute picture I just have to share!

Random shapes

As I thought, these paper creations are getting strange and it's only day 8! Today's design, a dogs head...

Not sure if this is just part of the filler designs but it's good practice I suppose. Not much to today's folding. 

I will admit it does look like a dogs head. Although the paper choices are great! I love all the different designs so far!!

Wednesday and Thursday Origami

Most days are filled with doctors appointments, therapy and housework, mingled with snuggles and playtime. We are a pretty busy family! Things got busier with Benjamin's birth this last year since he has Down Syndrome and there is a lot about it you just can't google. The everyday goodness that is gift wrapped in such an adorable bundle makes living with someone with Down Syndrome an absolute joy. There are moments of frustration as with all children, as he is more similar to them than different, but there are so many more moments of plain happiness and contentment it makes it hard to remember the not so great times. In fact I need to get a shower, kids up and bathed and things packed for another trip to therapy in just about an hour so I'll make this brief. 

Yesterday, the design was a rain coat! Not necessarily needed but it was the coldest day yet! 

I love the paper designs! I just had hoped it would stand up by itself but no, it doesn't.

Not quite Barbie sized either so nothing can use it. Boo! 

Today's design is a Parakeet. It'll be interesting to see just how obscure these get as the year goes on...

It seems kinda cute and I suppose bird-like but not sure it looks just like a parakeet...we shall see what tomorrow brings! Off to get clean!!!

Origami

So...the nightingale flight test was a bomb...check out the video: Bummer. Anyway, on to the next day! Day 4!! Today was a most appropriate creation! A sled!! Perfect for getting us over-excited about the bits of snowy wispies that fell from the sky today. Unfortunately, that is all it was and we will not be able to use the sled. (the real one that is) Our dollhouse family will get to use this one though! Perfect size for the little sister or brother!

I hope tomorrow's paper creation does not bring with it false hopes...

New Year in Origami

I love page-a-day calendars but will be the first to admit I rip off hunks of pages several times each year after I have forgotten to change it daily. I haven't had one in over 5 years simply because I don't like forgetting and inevitably feel guilt over not changing it! So, I have planners. I love my planners and use them daily for my poor scatterbrained mind to be able to remember anything! Well, my well meaning children got me a page-a-day calendar that is actually a fold-a-day calendar! I love origami and so it was a very thoughtful gift. So...will I do it everyday this year? Probably not. But I will try my best to fold them as close to the dates they are meant for! Here's some pictures of the calendar and days 1 and 2/3. So far? Very fun! 

Very cute calendar, very thoughtful children! 

Day 1: Penguin

Cute right? Um...kinda weird looking and does not stand up, but very simple origami. I could actually tell it was meant to be a penguin so that's good!

Day2/3: Nightingale 

I wonder if I threw it outside if it would fly...guess I'm off to go see! 

❤️ Becca