First

Isabella's first patchwork project. Only the beginning...

Inspired

I finished Bean's Lyra Hat finally and am starting on a new one for Bella. I am having trouble twisting the ties so that they still look fluffy, not tight. Also keeping them twisted once I get them nice and fluffy. If anyone out there can give me a hint , I would love it?!

I haven't been knitting much lately, but was inspired by Leslie's creation. I am using this green yarn pictured here, and maybe some mittens. It is time Mama had something new, I do believe.

What A Long Strange trip it's been!

I don't like to talk Religion or Politics in this space. I have always wanted it to be a positive space to share with family and friends. Maybe that will change now, for a new Day(reign) has come, thank the Lord. Today anything is possible.

Edited to add See mom I fixed it!

Finally getting things done!

Draft dodgers done x's four. It has been a little chilly in this drafty old house. Papa Bear is feeling better, so things are starting to get accomplished. Maybe I will even clean my quilting mess off the dining room table, so we can actually eat there. Horrible picture, but it is a horrible mess!

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Yesterday

Not Bella, but Bean you get the picture

Walking home from school-

Bug " Close your ears mama, Bella's being Gross"

Bella " am not!"

Mama " What's up Bella?"

Bella " I am getting married. "

Bug " See Gross! "

Bella " You can't stop true love, Riley! "

Mama "Am I invited?"

series of eye rolling and gagging sounds insue

My Oven Died

I don't like to admit to the outside world that I have troubles. I would like to be that mom that is always in control, or at least seen by others to be. right!? My troubles are cascading a little right now, so I must concentrate on something that I can control, maybe? My oven died last night. Luckily I had already made the Cardamom-cinnamon rolls I was taking to school for the teacher appreciation breakfast. One commitment fulfilled...I called my landlord, it is so hard to not be in control of fixing this problem, leaving it to someone else and to their time frame, I am used to taking care of my own home. I guess not anymore, I will have to get used to a little less control. The workman can't come till Friday afternoon. Fine we will have soup again... I have to remember my mantra " This too shall pass, This too shall pass". So since I can't bake I suppose I will sew, or maybe knit. Or I can take advantage of the best blog entry ever! Things are already looking brighter.

Rhythms

We have fallen back into old habits lately. I would like to say it has just been the holidays, but I believe it started long before that. With the stress of the move and the pressure of doing my first show we have been watching more and more Television. Living through a screen and not through our own eyes. Over the holidays with each of us taking turns being ill, the weather being dreary, and Papa Bear leaving town; movie night took a changed from once a week to every night. A little reading, a little crafting, some game playing, but mostly the television. Ughh!
We are now trying to return to our habits before Papa Bear started working days, it is so difficult to change sometimes. But the kids seem more cooperative, less harried, well rested, and centered.
Bella got two packs of Fairy playing cards from eeboo, they are so beautiful and such fun. All of us can play even Bean with a little help. New books to read and enjoy, a little down time to just play , new activities and old ones, it is definitely time to just breathe and to begin anew. Hopefully this will become our new habit. Sincerely hoping you are having a peaceful weekend.

Handmade birthday!

Little Red Riding Hood for Little Bean this Year! Her Cake topper looked just like this except that Bean had to pull her hood off to put the candle in. Her basket filled with felt cookies for Grandma.

Bean's birthday ring always the same, she is my only winter baby. Her newest Birthday Crown.

Last Little Red Riding Hoods Cape. Embroidered with " If Found please return to Grandma's house...Grrr! signed BBW "on the back, and a smiling new 3 year old on the front!

Three!

Your's is the birth story I am so fearful to tell. I look back and feel the overwhelming helplessness again. None of my birth stories have been ideal they have all not been as expected or desired, but those were mostly fears about myself, with you little Bean it was different. I am so glad you are here with me now, you are three, a vivacious, spunky three. You cut your own hair because you could, you climb moutains , you walk on tight ropes and tame lions. You are wonderful and I love you for everything you are. My Tinker Bell.

Happy 2009

New Year has come and gone. I must say it has never been my favorite day. But ours was lovely and relaxing. Bug stayed up to ring in the new year even though Grammie and I were draggin'. His resolution this year was not to worry so much and to do more Yoga. Bless him he is like an old man sometimes. I keep telling him he is going to have a heart attack before he is 10.
I made some resolutions this year also.

Do yoga everyday , no matter what, no excuses even if I can only get in one Sun Salutation.

Cut Coupons I hate doing this it is so tedious

Learn to Crochet I have all this sheets my friend gave me all ready in rag balls to make a rug, now I just have to learn to crochet!

Learn to Weave reminds me must get a lap loom!

Live Sustainably it has always been a priority to keep earth day everyday around here, but I must say I have slacked a bit since we moved to Atlanta, in this economy everything is so expensive...
So I want to get a Rain Barrel, Compost Bin and Bucket(again), start our garden, build a clothesline, Recycle more and on and on. I make my own cleaners, I will post the recipes soon because they really work and I love them, but we can definitely do more.

Get organized always a resolution!

Write here more often and work on making my site better organized and more personal.

Start my Esty Store I tried my first craft show this winter and where it was a lot of fun and successful; I think I am better suited to a storefront. It took so much time a way from my family getting ready, and that is the reason I stay home in the first place!

Potty Train Emma-number one priority!

Keep my resolutions!

What are your resolutions for 2009?