Stockings

I've decided to make this year's Christmas stockings myself. Probably taken on more than I can chew at the moment. But I'm enjoying the process, as mad and what-the-hell-was-I-thinking as it feels. It's given me more relaxed happiness than I ever imagined I could have at present.

Quite like the little girl I've just embroidered who appears to be lost in making her music on the harp. My needle and thread are quite the instruments for a merry melody.

Last minute making

A jumper for little Babi. A first for me, I've never knit a garment before, save scarves, but then they don't really count do they?

It will go into her pile of Christmas gifts. If it gets done in time, that is. Though I doubt she will mind if it comes as a new year present.

Finished

The scarf is done. Simba initially claimed that it was bothering him and put it aside. He doesn't like wool next to the skin. On seeing the sunken expression on my face he suggested I put it on for him but outside his jacket collar. A happy compromise has thus been reached. He's worn it now every single day to pre-school, much to my delight. Yellow is, after all, his favourite colour.

The worst movie ever

Also happens to be the worst Yash Chopra movie. Jab tak hai jaan. See it if you want to die of boredom and extreme irritation. Can be summed up in one word - yuck!

Do you see that?

Look carefully. It's my DVD player's remote control. Inside the washing machine. Curtesy Miss Babi. Who thought it right I give the remote control a spin wash. Fantastic. Just fantastic.

I made this last night!

It was an absolute delight. This crochet lacey trim for my candle has been on my mind since last christmas, goodness! Time was of the essence so I couldn't do anything elaborate. But this cheers up my Christmas candle quite happily I think. Yay!!!

We made this!

Simba and I. Together. So much fun. We're working on a wreath at the moment and going a little bit giddy with childish joy as we twist wire into random shapes! Bliss!