Hubs is out of town on business again this week. We made the trek down to the airport not-so-bright and early at 4:00 this morning so he could make his crack of dawn flight to Miami.
The kids miss him so much when he's gone, so I thought it would be nice if we did something fun and out of routine before he left town.
My answer? S'mores!!!
The only hitch was that we didn't have a bonfire or a fire pit. Instead, we settled for roasting s'mores over an open grill. It may sound strange, but it was perfect. Love, hugs, and blessings, The Mama
I lead a thrilling life. No one - and I mean NO ONE - will watch my kids on a Saturday night so Hubs and I can have a "date". So instead, I tend to cuddle up with my youngest and a book, and Hubs gets his movie fix in the den.
My impatience got the best of me and last night I ventured onto the internet to seek out some knitting help. I am bound and determined to become a good knitter. I've been spending time on Ravelry and even picked up a book at the library on Friday.
The book I got is The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits. I WILL be getting this one for my personal library. I love it. It is empowering, the language is simple, and I really like the patterns.
Here is the first YouTube video I watched (over, and over, and over, and over...)
I saw a few different examples of casting on in different videos, but this is the one that "felt" right to me.
And the knit stitch was easy enough, but the purl tutorial was awesomely helpful!
After I got the hang of both of these, I undid my work and started a scarf for my oldest daughter. I'll be using a loom to also make a matching hat. I'm doing a simple garter stitch and will be making a flower or two to attach to it. I'll be sure to show pictures when it's finished.
The project I REALLY, REALLY want to do is this one. They look so clean and crisp. I want to make some dishcloths using this pattern.
So that's how I spent my exciting Saturday night. How did you spend yours?
The last two years have been a complete whirlwind in our family. Looking back, it's hard to even see where one year ended and another one began. Despite all of the chaos, we have been incredibly blessed with our beautiful children, a supportive family, and God's grace that continues to help us through each day.
The best event that catapulted us into the chaos of the last 24 months was the birth of our son. He turned 2 on Saturday!!!
N's birthday was relatively low key. We had family over one day and friends over the next. Birthdays are a big deal, but we don't go all out on parties and such until we know they'll remember them. The first birthday party I remember has been aptly nicknamed "The Chicken Pox Party" because we were all getting over the chicken pox (yes, I actually HAD the chicken pox... there were no vaccines against it "back in the good ol' days). I think I was five. That's about the age we'll start having more social birthday parties for our children.
At any rate, N's birthday was quiet and calm and wonderful. He's such a little ham lately! He is incredibly smart, extremely energetic, and absolutely adorable. He pushes me to my limits of patience and I constantly thank God for that. He makes me stop and think which I need every once in a while.
I think the most memorable part of his birthday was when he decided to sneak the cake. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and got away with it because after all, it was HIS birthday!!!
It was a wonderful day and a wonderful weekend. I am thankful for everyone who helped us celebrate and for the occasion that brought us together. My birthday wish for N is a lifetime of health and happiness. He is an amazing little boy!
We spent this weekend organizing my studio. I am soooo excited about the way it turned out! Now, to get things in order so I can get my business really going!
I love Saturdays. My husband is a truly wonderful man. He allows me to sleep in on the weekends without so much as a sigh in complaint. I look forward to Saturdays more than nearly anything else. From the time he gets up until I finally roll out of bed, I know that I don't have a thing to worry about. I'll usually nurse lil bit, and then I know that I've got four solid hours of sleep that I'm off duty. I put in my earplugs, pull down my eyemask, and let myself fall into a few hours of stress free rest.
Being a stay at home mom is a LOT of work. I'm on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Even when I'm asleep, I have one eye open in case one of my babies needs me. I wake at the slightest stir and am always on call and ready to go. It's a huge responsibility, and I absolutely love it. That being said, I take the time when I know that I don't have to worry very seriously and I am very, very appreciative of it. Anyone who has ever been responsible for the care of another living being knows what an enormous, blessed job it can be. I've earned every one of my smile wrinkles and gray hairs. I know that not a moment goes by when I'm not on call.
I love my family. I adore my husband. My children leave me breathless with joy. I am truly one of the most blessed women in the world.
I love my life! I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, advocate, cook, housekeeper, lactivist, knitter, yogi, life-lover, tree-hugger, boo-boo kisser, budding crafter, wishful runner, and wanna-be writer.
I stay at home with my three amazing, spirited children and two crazy dogs. I'm a Catholic Southern girl through and through... but don't be surprised if you find me listening to Dave Matthews Band and doing the Downward Facing Dog rather than clicking the Rosary beads or two-steppin' to Alan Jackson. I'm sentimental and sarcastic, have been told I'm moody, and have a deep rooted, inexplicable aversion to folding laundry.
Life has never been sweeter - or more insane! We're taking things one day at a time and trying to enjoy every little bitty step along the way!
