DIY Crochet Headguard

I crocheted this for my poor baby's forehead. She was five months back then. At this age, they bump their heads a lot of times. I know it's part of the learning process but I can't help but worry about her. Searched about Baby Helmets but they cost around Php 3k+ so I though why not make one.

How to do it:

1. Get the thickest yarn and biggest crochet hook that you have.

2. Measure around baby's head and create a base chain of that length.

3. You can use a Double Crochet or a Treble Crochet, whichever you want. I'm kinda impatient so I use the treble because it makes bigger stitches.

4. Crochet althroughout your base chain and double the width of the forehead.

5. Fold it in half horizontally and slip stitch or single crochet them together. You can make it thicker by doing triple the with and folding it three times.

6. Measure from one temporal area to another and create a base chain. Repeat the same procesa but only do 4 rows.

7. Slip stitch the guard part to the back part (other piece you just crocheted) and do the same on the other side.

Voila! Very inexpensive way to prevent bumpies on little baby's head or forehead at least.

***I own the rights to this pattern. You are free to sell whatever product you make out of it but don't sell the pattern as yours. Instead, link my blog as source if ever you're gonna use it as reference. Thanks.***

Sentiments from a stressed out mom (June 13, 2014)

Today was a very busy day for me. Thank God, I got to take a little chillax mommy time. Sometimes, you just have to rest.

My day started with cooking breakfast for Paul, my hubby, and our baby Jorgie. We had sunny-side eggs, chicken, sopas, and coffee. Jorgie ate a little bit but I'm happy, at least she ate. She has been sick since last week. I'll create a post about it.

My husband also works at home for a well-known search engine company that I cannot say. It's very nice to see him everyday, eat breakfast with him, and be with him always. We get to spend a lot of quality family bonding time together. The benefit of working at home.

However, sometimes it can be very stressing for me. You see, I work two jobs, take care of the baby, and do household chores. A lot of men would say that women who stay at home, don't do anything all day; which is the exact opposite. Earlier, I was able to clean the house, wash the plates, cook, do the laundry, all, while taking care of a sick baby. How tiring and stressing.

I worked a few hours in the morning for my Virtual Assistant job, and had a meeting with my other boss. There, I'm a researcher for a recently-launched Apple application (soon on Android).

Now, I just feel relieved that I was able to complete my tasks, and very blessed that Jorgie's recovering so fast.

A lot of us don't realize that our family is life's greatest blessing. Cherish every moment and always try to see the good in everyone.

Good night.