Lucky for me we are still not in winter wear weather {say that three times fast} but I will be happy when it is finished and waiting for me to wrap around my neck.
Linking up with Beth and Fibers on Friday.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Fibers on Friday - Scarf...Almost Complete
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Quotable Mondays
For some moments in life there are no words.
~David Seltzer, Willy Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory
Nine years ago today I lost my Mom to cancer. I can relive that day in my head. I remember laying on my bed just stunned, not crying, not knowing how to feel. I remember friends coming to the house with food and hugs. I never cried then. I'm not sure I cried much until the funeral.
It is true....there are moments in life there are no words to help, explain or heal. I will say time does help but to be honest I still miss her. How can I not.....she was my Mother.
As always on this date I ask you to hug your Mom today, tell her you love her and if those words are tough to get out just contact her, honor her in some way today. Do this in memory of my Mother and to help heal the ache in my heart today.
For those of you that have let me"borrow" me your Mom I thank you. Sometimes its just nice to have a Mom ask you how you are doing.
It is true....there are moments in life there are no words to help, explain or heal. I will say time does help but to be honest I still miss her. How can I not.....she was my Mother.
As always on this date I ask you to hug your Mom today, tell her you love her and if those words are tough to get out just contact her, honor her in some way today. Do this in memory of my Mother and to help heal the ache in my heart today.
For those of you that have let me"borrow" me your Mom I thank you. Sometimes its just nice to have a Mom ask you how you are doing.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Quotable Mondays
The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.
~Author Unknown
Friday, September 16, 2011
ReAliTy #5
When one room has had the Cleaning Fairy wave her magic wand
{yeah right}......
....the Disaster Fairy hits the room next door
{or maybe it was the three kids I kept shooing out of the other room}.
Gotta love reality.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Change of The Seasons
There is a harmony in autumn,
and a luster in its sky,
which through the summer
is not heard or seen,
as if it could not be,
as if it had not been!
~Percy
Bysshe Shelley
I currently reside where I lived as a child. To be honest I never ventured far. There are so many reasons why we built our house on family land. For myself it is where my heart is. I can walk through our pastures and have so many memories of my Grandfather and fun times with my Dad. You learn to have a huge appreciation for the life they gave you when you walk where they worked so hard.
When school began in the fall all of a sudden everything changed. The leaves on the trees turned yellow, the air was colder and best of all.... you got to wear your new clothes! But for me it was always the geese that held the start of change. I loved standing at the end of the lane for the school bus and they would fly right over... so low I could see the different colors in their feathers. I loved their honking and to this day I enjoy waking up to their noise....flying overhead in the early morning hours on their way to the riverbank or the fields for a feed.
Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Quotable Mondays
Never fear shadows.
They simply mean
there's a light shining somewhere nearby.
~ Ruth E. Renkel
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Day Has Arrived - Kindergarten For The Twins
Not sure where to go with the emotions today. The day my twins go off to school has finally arrived. To be honest one moment I am giddy with joy, anticipating fun things to do with just Gage, a cleaner house for most of the day which means less work for me, and the quiet for a little bit. I know I will miss their noisy bodies but a Mama needs her quiet time once in awhile.
Enough about me...the twins are excited and more than ready for this. They attended an all day every day French Summer Camp a few weeks ago and LOVED it. They did not want it to end.
I woke up at 4:30 {not on my own a 2 year old had a lot to do with it}, settled him in bed beside the 5 year old that is between my husband and I {don't judge, sometimes it's easier to have them crash with you for a few hours so they get some sleep} and then I was awake. Awake with nerves for the two of them as they go off today without my protection!
GASP!!!!!!!!!
I do not have fear with the academics of school, nor the social aspect...my kids can hold their own. I fear for the bus ride and playground activities. Yes, I am one of those moms!!!
I know my anxiety will settle the moment I see them playing on the playground equipment. When they rush off the bus today and tell me all about their day. I KNOW it will be okay.
I have done this before with our now 8 year old....what's my problem?
I think it's because these two are different. My oldest marches in a room and just deals with what is coming to him. These two are emotional, or at least my daughter is. I really have no worries of my son, I worry more for the teacher in his case.
Maybe it's because they are twins. Everything doubles....especially my emotions {good or bad}.
I am excited for them and excited for Gage and I to have some time together for a full day. I usually do not mourn the fact that they are growing. I am one to look at the exciting changes happening and how they are loving every minute of growing up. I cannot go back in the past and change anything, but I can sit and listen to their stories of how we used to hold them when they were babies {of course they only know this because of pictures}.
I must tuck my nervous emotions back in, pray for safety on the way to school, and remember to take pictures!!!!!
Now I'm off to make three lunches instead of one, gather three backpacks, shoes, and jackets instead of just one of each. I promised them a special breakfast of pancakes and treats they love for that very first day. Our oldest is excited too because he loves to be in charge and today we asked him to help the kids with the bus ride and getting them to their teacher when they arrive.
Another milestone in the bag.
Pictures to come.
Enough about me...the twins are excited and more than ready for this. They attended an all day every day French Summer Camp a few weeks ago and LOVED it. They did not want it to end.
I woke up at 4:30 {not on my own a 2 year old had a lot to do with it}, settled him in bed beside the 5 year old that is between my husband and I {don't judge, sometimes it's easier to have them crash with you for a few hours so they get some sleep} and then I was awake. Awake with nerves for the two of them as they go off today without my protection!
GASP!!!!!!!!!
I do not have fear with the academics of school, nor the social aspect...my kids can hold their own. I fear for the bus ride and playground activities. Yes, I am one of those moms!!!
I know my anxiety will settle the moment I see them playing on the playground equipment. When they rush off the bus today and tell me all about their day. I KNOW it will be okay.
I have done this before with our now 8 year old....what's my problem?
I think it's because these two are different. My oldest marches in a room and just deals with what is coming to him. These two are emotional, or at least my daughter is. I really have no worries of my son, I worry more for the teacher in his case.
Maybe it's because they are twins. Everything doubles....especially my emotions {good or bad}.
I am excited for them and excited for Gage and I to have some time together for a full day. I usually do not mourn the fact that they are growing. I am one to look at the exciting changes happening and how they are loving every minute of growing up. I cannot go back in the past and change anything, but I can sit and listen to their stories of how we used to hold them when they were babies {of course they only know this because of pictures}.
I must tuck my nervous emotions back in, pray for safety on the way to school, and remember to take pictures!!!!!
Now I'm off to make three lunches instead of one, gather three backpacks, shoes, and jackets instead of just one of each. I promised them a special breakfast of pancakes and treats they love for that very first day. Our oldest is excited too because he loves to be in charge and today we asked him to help the kids with the bus ride and getting them to their teacher when they arrive.
Another milestone in the bag.
Pictures to come.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Blankie
Love how they hold on to those security blankies as long as they can.
This little boy will head to Kindergarten tomorrow.
My how time flies.
Linking up with 5 Minutes For Mom @ Wordless Wednesday.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
A Scarf
I am so excited to be back knitting. I have yet to knit myself a scarf and I do love my scarves in our -40 C weather. I found a patteron on pinterest and ordered some yarn.
The yarn is super soft {Crystal Palace Mochi Plus in Autum Rainbow} and I LOVE the color.
I am learning to do the Beaded Rib Stitch. I am super slow but am loving the results.
A big thank you to Beth who at one time suggested I get bamboo needles! I LOVE them.
Linking up with Beth & Fibers on Friday.
Friday, September 2, 2011
ReAliTy #4
Right by my front door......
Dust forever my foe!
Post your reality and leave a link in the comments.
Let's all support each other in our domestic failures!
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