I took Brodie to see Hairy McLairy and friends today. Taking him to the theatre has been something I’ve looked forward to for years. I love everything about the theatre, I loved performing as a child and even now have been known to break out the jazz hands on occasion. He was pretty psyched about [...]
For the little people in our lives I went with cosy hats, mittens and neckwarmers. I used this and this pattern for all the hats, adding ribbons and buttons to the girls. I lined the hats with leftover jersey material from the ruffle scarfs. I got the tutorial for that here. I didn’t actually make [...]
So at this time of year lots of blogs are full of handmade Christmas gifts and I’m pinning them like a madwoman thinking that would be great for so and so, that looks easy, sure I have time to make those. The truth is I make stuff for me really. I enjoy the making. I [...]
Apparently there’s some football thingy on. What does that mean for me? Well I’m probably going to increase my knitting output over the next few weeks. Which is a good thing because it’s taken me a month to finish this. I won’t even tell you how many times I had to rip it back and [...]
Morag has been on the hunt for something for Grier to wear for the jubilee – don’t worry Brodie is sorted in the wardrobe and flag department. Nothing really seemed to fit the bill though so we were considering a plain white dress – which would obviously be lovely and could be worn again and [...]
So this week has been highs and lows all the way. Brodie is feeling much better, his ‘asthma like’ symptoms seem to be under control for the time being, his cold is getting better and he’s back on form. Grier on the other hand has her first cold which is heartbreaking. Brodie never had a [...]
Wake up. Pick up baby who is also awake. Carry through to living room where Brodie is watching Bob while Greig gets ready for work. Hand baby to Greig and go to the toilet. Say goodbye to Greig. Get Brodie drink. Feed baby, make toast for me and Brodie. Brodie would please like cereal and [...]
