Baby Boom and life meanderings

Well, I have been very baby-focused in my crocheting lately. Not for me, but for my nephew and new first cousin once removed (i.e. my first cousin had a baby).

One of the patterns that I made is a cute car seat blanket for my cousin and her new baby. The pattern came from "The Happy Hooker" by Debbie Stoller. The blanket is done, but I am still trying to decide what to weave through the top and bottom. The pattern calls for a bunch of yarn, which would leave 2 tassels on each end...maybe I'm wrong, but lots of loose yarn + a baby doesn't sound like a good match to me. I am thinking maybe some ribbon that is glued down with some washable fabric glue ... or maybe I should just leave the holes open and pretend the pattern called for that. Here's the pic:

The next items were actually a request by my SIL. First, she mentioned that she is having a hard time finding a pacifier holder because my nephew only likes the pug-style pacifiers, which do not have the convenient handles to hook into. She did find one, but it has a clip to hold it on, which doesn't work on all outfits. So, I went looking for patterns. I have completed one thus far, with only a little adaptation so it will work with the pug pacifiers. The pattern I chose is "The Elephant Pacifier Bib" by Jocelyn Sass. Here's the pic:

My SIL's next request was some baby socks that would actually stay on her son's feet. I found a great pattern here: http://www.crochetandknitting.com/babysock.htm. There's only one problem...they are coming out too big. I selected the 3-6 month size, but keep coming out with socks big enough to fit my 2 YO niece. I have already tried to reduce my hook by 2 sizes, but think I need to go at least one more. Here is the pic of the socks (one using a G hook, the other an E hook).

I will keep trying on the socks, but also have plans for a hat. Also soon to be on my hook is Betty Saxton's and Luana Nelson's Dragon.

Well, that's all of the crochet updates. My life has been a little odd lately, so not too much has gotten done crochet-wise.

• This week I got the results of the MPRE (Ethics portion of my bar exam) and found out that I passed with flying colors. :) Now if I get the same results on the FL bar, I will be really happy.
• My MIL went home Tuesday after spending 5 days with us
• Yesterday we received 5.5 inches of rain in 2 hours (my entire screen porch flooded) (Oh, and it's raining again right now)
• Saturday, I got a call for a job interview (YAY), but when I showed up today as scheduled, I was met with very odd looks and a "But someone was supposed to call you to reschedule" (very ackward). I then was given a 5 minute tour and sent on my way with promises of "We'll call you to set up another interview next week." I think I took it well and even joked about getting a "sneak peek," but it was definitely not something I want to repeat.
• I have another interview at a different place early next week, so wish me luck! I really want this job because it's pretty much my dream job.
• Finally, I am looking for an elusive yarn...Red Heart Super Sport yarn in Spruce. The only place I can find it is at Smiley's Yarn, but alas, my husband will not condone my spending $40 (min) + SH for yarn when I only need 2 skeins and have 4 boxes of other yarn in the closet. Maybe he'd feel differently if he knew it was for a gift for him for Christmas. Oh well, maybe once I find a new job I will be able to buy some more yarn.

Sorry for the length of the post, but lots is happening around here!