SUPERHEROS!

Weeks ago the boys asked me for capes. Of course, I am quick to agree to projects such as these, but actually doing them is trouble for me. My confidence is pretty low when it comes to creating a usable end product and I think I prefer sewing with others actually. Hence my long distance sewing coach – my MIL. We have now clocked around 8 hours just on two small, simple little projects. I send the pattern and she talked me through. It is fun and so much more rewarding than coming up with a dud that must be trashed and never to be tried again.

So today I promised the boys I would start their capes. It was actually a heart moment for me. I sat down at the counter for breakfast and Tate asked, “what are we going to do today?” I said, “well I want to make your capes but I have all these jobs I need to get done around the house!” Tate asked which jobs those where and I started down the list and he was so quick to offer his assistance, it was quite adorable and gentlemanly. Chase jumped on the help-wagon and we all worked our tails off for about 45 minutes. Tate and Chase even made their own lunch!

After five hours of hard work, eager anticipation and one-on-one instruction, here is the finished capes.