It would have been smart if I’d checked through Clare’s old clothes before I cut out a pair of winter pyjamas for Stella, rather than afterwards.  She really doesn’t need these, but they’ll look cute on her anyway!

The pattern is McCalls 4104 (which I’ve had for some time – it may be out of print by now) and the fabric is more of the Urban Flannel by Valori Wells. I used spots for the yoke and a contrast heart applique.

Of course, she wouldn’t try them on when I asked her to. 

Little Stella has done a sterling job of keeping her undies dry at childcare today.  I wonder how she’ll be at home with me tomorrow.  She’s crawled into my bed in the dead of night a couple of times lately and snuggled up right under my armpit (and pushed hubby out of the bed with her feet).  It’s a good thing she’s so adorable to contrast with her stubborn side – I rather like those night-time cuddles.  It’s all about Mummy with her!

Thanks for the sympathetic – and empathetic – comments on my last post.  I think that the planets mustn’t be aligned at the moment – it certainly doesn’t seem that I’m the only one with parental frustration!