Saturday, October 27, 2007

A Homemade, Handmade Heirloom

Here is the cradle that my Dad made for baby. Pretty soon we will put it to good use. The other night while lying in bed, after having false labor contractions for a good hour or so, I could hear Adam rocking the cradle. He was getting some practice in for the real thing. He keeps asking me, "When is the baby gonna come?" He's not very patient either. Today I am more patient than I've been all week. The baby will come soon, when it's good and ready. After all, no one wants an undercooked baby...

11 comments:

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Undercooked baby!!!! LOL! You are sooo funny!

Gudl said...

Very very nice! The baby will sleep good in there!
Good thinking about the timing of the birth! It will happen when 'it' is ready!!
Best wishes!

judi/Gmj said...

I'm getting tire of walking the floor waiting for you to "pop"! Like a watch pot never boils, Beth never "pops"! :)

Rachel said...

What a beautiful cradle! Your dad is very talented. That will be a special piece in the family for years to come!

I think that baby's cooked long enough now.

Martha said...

I see you are getting some practice with the camera. That is a good thing. Soon you will be taking pictures of the baby. I can't wait!

Bethany said...

I agree Aunt Rachel. It's time for the baby to come out of the pot.

Tracy said...

That's a beautiful cradle. What a nice gift to receive from your dad!

Heather said...

The cradle is so beautiful and will be a treasure! What a talented and loving Dad you have.

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh Garsh Bethany...that is such a beautiful Cradle...I am so glad Pops made that for you...makes a little tear in me eye...He is soooo good at woodworking and I am so very very proud of him...and his incredible choices that he has made over the years...choosing your incredible momma...and then having such wonderful kind and loving children..and then making such a lovely cradle you will cherish always..I Love you all and miss you sooooo much...

Heather said...

Now little Joshua can use the cradle that his loving grandfather made him! Yeah! (I hope he is using it a bit and you are getting some rest.)

Gudl said...

Congratulations to your baby boy Joshua! All the best.
I hope you feel ok Bethany.
It takes a while to recover from birth and all....
Hope the nursing goes well, too!