Obsessive making

For some inexplicable reason, round crochet goodies just had to be made, like at 1:23 in the morning/bang smack middle of night. I finished making them and then just had to post them. However, the moment I started writing, Simba yelled from the bedroom "Mamma! Mamma!" and all personal ambitions had to be shelved for the day/ night.

So here they are, first this this morning. Don't they look cute? My first attempt at round crochet. Took some getting my head around but not too bad.

PS: I think we'll use them as coasters.

Spring

It's nearly here. It's taking it's time. But the signs are everywhere.

Can't wait.

Easter

Time is very much in flight mode it seems. Easter has come and gone. Simba and I did some crafting, we stayed indoors thanks to the miserable weather we've been having, and it definitely doesn't feel anywhere close to Spring. Yet, time is speeding past. Babi has started talking, Simba has started talking like a grown up, and I find myself not wanting to talk much. Is this normal? I'm tired of hearing my own voice, and genuinely wish I didn't have to hear it so much.

Having said that, it's not something that is likely to happen anytime soon. So I plod along.

We're in the midst of planning for a holiday. A week in Provence in the first week of May. All that remains to be done is the sorting out of the itinerary. As with my deep desire for silence, I'm tempted to keep it simple, not pack it with sightseeing and other things to do. Lets are how that comes along.

Hooked

With the ripple blanket. I started it a long time back. Then it got forgotten for a while, overshadowed by babies and the rest of life.

And then it suddenly called out. Urgently. Insistently. And I came back to it, with renewed love. It's still in that fairly early stage where the promise of long, cozy nights snuggled in with its warm hooky delights works like an intoxicating charm. Me and my blankie-in-the-making are having a good time together.

It was a roaring hoot!

The kids loved the party. The cake was fantastic. There were all kinds of kiddy activities. The children played and jumped and had a blast. I think it went down very well. Phew!

I'm loving it!

This is my new wall plaque. I found it one evening while spending some time aimlessly on eBay. I am totally loving it! Loving the shabby chic distressed look. Loving the bold, black writing. Loving the unashamed emphasis on food and happiness. It's full-blown love I'm afraid. And there's no turning back!

Planning a party

The birthday is over, the party, not yet. Simba is having his birthday bash this Sunday at one of his favourite soft play areas. This means, lots and lots of planning and preparations for me.

I'm on the job.

My beautiful daffodils and tulips are keeping me good company as I find myself surrounded by pre-historic reptiles.

It is a dinosaur party. Will keep you posted.