Tuesday, 28 February 2017

February Goals Review

Here's how I got on this month:
  • Try two new recipes. - done!
  • Do the first chapter of my photography book / course. - done!
  • Restart Project Life. - done!
  • Clean and tidy the living room. - done!
  • Drink 8 glasses of water and 2 cups of tea a day. - not 100% but doing much better.
  • Write two letters. - done!
A great month!

Monday, 27 February 2017

Make it Monday - Baby Top Knot Hat

Yesterday I finally got around to a new sewing project. I bookmarked this tutorial a while ago and had the materials lying around from previous baby projects.

It was easy and fast (under half an hour). My only negative was that the finished project is tiny although the pattern did print as recommended. Joshua is big for his three months but this would not have fit him at birth! I've donated this one to Isabella's large doll collection and I'll be enlarging the pattern for future attempts.

Sunday, 26 February 2017

Weekly Wisdom

Things are what you make of them.

Saturday, 25 February 2017

The Saturday Update

What a week. After a quiet start with some crafting on Monday, it's been a full on mummy/housewife week.

All of Isabella's nursery teachers have been off sick all week so she's been in different groups and I've picked her up early a couple of times.

On Wednesday she tripped and bust her nose on the stairs. Along with the mini car accident last year, the scariest motherhood moments I've had involve blood and this was one of them. We were both in shock but she calmed down and the bleeding stopped so she went to nursery. They later asked me to pick her up and as Joshua had his check up, the doctor checked her over too. They're both fine.

I'm so glad I went overboard on kitting out the first aid kit when we moved and did a children's first aid course. I still panic but have half a clue what to do.

We also got Joshua a passport this week, stocked up on wood, sorted Joshua's clothes and cleaned and tidied downstairs yesterday.

We went up to Schneverdingen for a birthday and family catch up last night and came back this afternoon.

Next week will hopefully be less chaotic but equally busy with carneval, playgroup, hosting yoga brunch and a talent show!


Friday, 24 February 2017

Links!

Interesting article on a modern problem.

How times change.

An interesting food challenge.

Funny.

A new mummy blog I follow.

A good idea for child safety.

I never knew!

A new yummy recipe to try.

Fantastic bit of history.

Some good advice.

Thursday, 23 February 2017

F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Lately I've been enjoying watching Friends from the beginning again. It's been almost ten years since I last watched it which is just about right for forgetting enough to enjoy it again.

It occured to me that the next time I watch it will probably be when I try to get the kids into it in their teenage years. They'll probably be bored and wondering where the smart phones are but I hope they get it too.

For me it's a classic!

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Inspiration Wall

For a while I've had a number of cards and small projects sat around waiting for a home. I really wanted to combine them into an 'inspiration wall' behind the sewing machine.

It's an external wall so pins and nails are no good. Then I saw some ideas online using washi tape. During nap time on Monday, I got sticking and I'm really pleased with the results.

It's a little too pink for me so I'm going to use some other tapes when I have something new to add.

The painting is one Nico had from before we lived together. The calendar is Mollie Makes. Then there are several embroidery projects and a sketch of my own. I added some cards with nice quotes and the Fourth Trimester business card.

Looking forward to growing this one.