What I can't decide for next year is whether to do one week per 12x12 page, or keep the 2 week time interval across two pages. I think the week-per-page approach will make me feel that pressure again to not fall behind, though, even if I decide to work on the pages every two weeks. It also means that for weeks where we don't have much going on, I need to make sure I have some photos or something to write about. As I write, I'm talking myself out of 1 week per page, and keeping the same approach of 2 weeks per 2 pages. I love it when a plan comes together! (Yes, I realize I can just go back and delete this entire paragraph, but of course you wanted to know my entire thought process.)
This past 2 weeks was pretty low key. We're sort of getting into a routine at home, as much as we can with a tiny baby who sleeps at random times. But generally, I do the night feedings for BabyM and TJ takes the night wakings with T. He gets T ready for preschool while BabyM and I sleep. We often sleep in until 10 or 11, which is awesome, even if we are getting up every 3 hours or so for diaper change/feeding.
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Oct 15-28: Sleep is good, Children's museum |
Oct 15-28: Meeting Thatha, Sisters, a tired baby is a good baby |
The highlights were my dad meeting BabyM for the first time, and a trip to the Children's Museum where I got a lot of really blurry Instagram photos (unfortunately!). Mostly we hung out at home. The time period ended on Oct 28, so Halloween photos will be in the next spread. Arbitrary, I know, but I wanted to get back to a 2 week time period instead of half-a-month.
I grabbed some of my recent purchases for these pages - the Basic Grey Shine On 6x6 pad and some silver doilies I got at Jo-Ann's, and the "This is Life" card from the newly expanded scrapbooking section at Target. I also recently sorted all my miscellaneous 3x4 printed cards by color, so I can grab one that matches for an empty slot - I love the "So Tweet" one! If I hadn't cut them all apart and put them in a box near my desk, I'd never use them.
This spread was pretty easy to put together since it was mostly photos without a lot of "craftiness". I did experiment with stamping on a photo using the Staz-On solvent ink (the "I Love This" on the photo of TJ and BabyM), but it's pretty subtle. I'll use a lighter photo next time.
I can't believe I've kept up with Project Life for this entire year! Only 4 more spreads to go! I'm definitely doing it again in 2013. What about you?
Yay! It sounds like you've already decided, but I do like the idea of 2 pages every two weeks, instead of a page devoted to each week. Good for you for keeping up with it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job keeping up with Project Life! I am a little behind, but it's an awesome album!
ReplyDeleteLove the two week idea! I might use that for 2013 as 2012 has not been a big success. So glad you are falling into a natural routine that is working for your family. Those first few weeks are tough!
ReplyDeleteGood for you to keep going, I gave it up a long time ago!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable pages and photos!
ReplyDeleteLove! What a great idea to do on 2 week intervals! I'm thinking about a once a month....monthly recap sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteLove your pages, and congrats on keeping up with PL for the whole year!! Are you planning on doing it again?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!! Next year I'll do 2 weeks per 2 page spread, and also incorporate my 30 days of Thankful and December Daily projects as well. if i really get crazy i may do a couple of 12x12 pages for my daughters' birthdays too :) I figure with the reduced # of pages there will be plenty of room in the album!
DeleteGreat job keeping up throughout the year - huge accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteConsidering your previous post about taking on too many projects, I think your decision to keep it as is is a good one. Your pages rock, BTW.
ReplyDeleteCute photos and pages!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of your two week approach! :)
I love this! And I'm in awe of your ability to stick with something this big all year (I say as I contemplate giving up my prohibition on sugar that I've stuck with for 10.5 hours).
ReplyDeleteI love the white writing you put on the red date card. What kind of pen did you use to get such bright white?
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a silver marker, from Faber-Castell. The same line with the gelatos and stuff. I got it at Jo-Ann with a coupon - it was a 3 pack with gold and copper. They're really nice markers, though the points are pretty wide.
DeleteGreat pages! I am seriously thinking about doing PL in 2013 but know it is a huge time commitment. YOur pages make me feel like I NEED to do this:)
ReplyDeleteIt has been really fun and my 3yo loves to look through the pages, not to mention our other family members as well!
DeleteThis was my first year doing PL. I like your thoughts on doing a double spread for every two weeks. That would take a lot of pressure off and you're right about really feeling like doing it when the second week arrives. Lovely pages.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pages. I love all the snuggle shots with baby. I miss my kiddos being that tiny. Congrats on staying on track with PL. If I ever get caught up I will for sure being doing it next year too.
ReplyDeleteLove your spreads! So love all the itty bitty baby pictures. Remember, you don't have to do always do two weeks at a time if you don't want. The Project Life police isn't going to show up if you change things around mid way through :)
ReplyDeletelol at PL police :)
DeleteThis is an awesome idea. I have been thinking of PL for a xmas gift to me and I think I could do one week per side of page (not 2 pages/week).
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