Tuesday, May 4, 2010

breathe out

Hedgerow socks from Ravelry.

Saartje-inspired bootees also found on Ravelry. ( The whole family now have a pair each, mum and dad included! watch out you could get a pair next, they are addictive and quick!)

Still life in kitchen.
A change of scene this week ( we really are gypsys at the moment!). A bach in Kina Beach near Tasman, kindly organised by a friend and just in time for my sanity. Even better, just 50 metres from the beach!Its the little things that make this resting space wonderful: grass, trees and tuis(native birds with beautiful song) feeding from them, a full size fridge, and oven, space for the children to play away from my feet.
Its been good for the whole family, for even though the change is hard particularly for the smallest in the family, the space has been good for everyone's creativity. Anouhska has started to read books on her own ( fiercely on her own), accepting help only on her terms. not surprising really as that is how i find most children are about learning new skills. How often have we heard wee toddlers saying emphatically "I Do it!!!"

5 comments:

  1. Wow! You've been really busy. Sounds like you've found a happy place this week. Enjoy :)

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  2. Those booties are awesome! And yeah for a little more space for all of you! From the sounds of it, it was definitely time for a change, and it was obviously the right one ;) Have fun at the beach!

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  3. Hey Mel! Hope you are getting closer to a permanant abode..we are about to shift for the second time in two months..but we are lucky enough to be moving into our new home. I cant wait to start a vege garden that I don't have to worry about leaving agin in a few months! Your creative endeavours are an inspiration..especially those amazing socks!..hope the winter treats you well xox

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  4. thank you, thats very kind! We should know more tomorrow. Theres been a few hiccups along the way! Good luck for your move!

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  5. Anoushka's reading on her own! She's away,no more looking back, if she's anything like her mama!

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