Spring Knitting

Finally the completed Modern Fashionista sweater. My first garment for myself. And it's actually wearable in public! And I've even had compliments on it! Wuhoo!

Tailored, soft, a little classy, dress up or down. Just like me!

This was knit with Patons Rumor, which is not discontinued...not sure why as it's a lovely alpaca blend.

Now, I've moved on to this little shrug and it was knit with Bernat Solo in Smoke. I'm almost done. Just the button and blocking to do. This project was quick and easy...not tangy. There may be another in my future.

However, there are two little boys who could use a new cardi....hmmm.....to knit for who?

Spring Knitting

Finally the completed Modern Fashionista sweater. My first garment for myself. And it's actually wearable in public! And I've even had compliments on it! Wuhoo!

Tailored, soft, a little classy, dress up or down. Just like me!

This was knit with Patons Rumor, which is not discontinued...not sure why as it's a lovely alpaca blend.

Now, I've moved on to this little shrug and it was knit with Bernat Solo in Smoke. I'm almost done. Just the button and blocking to do. This project was quick and easy...not tangy. There may be another in my future.

However, there are two little boys who could use a new cardi....hmmm.....to knit for who?

It's All A Phase, right?

We've progressed from, "You're the nicest Mommy in the world"
to....
"You're not my mom anymore and I'm not your son!"

Next he'll be telling me I'm not invited to his birthday party!

Since when does this start at 3yrs? And who taught him this? I thought these kind of comments were reserved for school age?

Ah well...."the wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round...."

It's All A Phase, right?

We've progressed from, "You're the nicest Mommy in the world"
to....
"You're not my mom anymore and I'm not your son!"

Next he'll be telling me I'm not invited to his birthday party!

Since when does this start at 3yrs? And who taught him this? I thought these kind of comments were reserved for school age?

Ah well...."the wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round...."

Moments Like These

There are moments, days, when a mother feels like she is inept at parenting. When she hears words coming from her mouth, or screaming in her head, that her parents used in their parenting day...ones that she swore she would never use....like...."I'll spank all of you then I know I've got the right one!" (We were a family of seven children.) "Stop your crying or I'll give you something to cry about." " It doesn't hurt. Stop your crying." "Children are to be seen and not heard." Etc. Etc.

There are nights when a mother goes to bed with a heavy heart knowing she did not do her best that day. Worried that she is wrecking her children, scarring their little souls, but she gets up again in the morning and starts all over again.

And then there are these moments.
When that same mother is tucking in her child at naptime, snuggling beside him in his race car bed, and he lays forehead to forehead and quietly says something. "Pardon?"

"You're the nicest mommy in the whole world."

These are the moments.

Moments Like These

There are moments, days, when a mother feels like she is inept at parenting. When she hears words coming from her mouth, or screaming in her head, that her parents used in their parenting day...ones that she swore she would never use....like...."I'll spank all of you then I know I've got the right one!" (We were a family of seven children.) "Stop your crying or I'll give you something to cry about." " It doesn't hurt. Stop your crying." "Children are to be seen and not heard." Etc. Etc.

There are nights when a mother goes to bed with a heavy heart knowing she did not do her best that day. Worried that she is wrecking her children, scarring their little souls, but she gets up again in the morning and starts all over again.

And then there are these moments.
When that same mother is tucking in her child at naptime, snuggling beside him in his race car bed, and he lays forehead to forehead and quietly says something. "Pardon?"

"You're the nicest mommy in the whole world."

These are the moments.

The Erratic Afternoon

The boys and I had a fabulous afternoon expending energy with a prairie walk to the Erratic. Of course, there was a lot of climbing. Gasping and "Get down please!" could be heard very clearly. Some other sun worshippers laughed and also encouraged a little boy to stay safe.

This child is so sure of his footing and where his body is at.

It amazes me.

I would have fallen for certain, not having near the grace or agility that W has.

Bup loved exploring as well.

He was too cute.

Running to keep up with big brother, running to escape his mother, and of course a little climbing too.

"Monkey see...Monkey Do!"

The second highlight had to be the "ikeem" from Marv's Classic Soda Shop. Very quaint, 50's style diner, with a heap of memorabilia from that era and the boys didn't touch any of it! They were extremely patient while waiting for the 70+lady in her pink, mini shirt-dress uniform and black sheer stockings with the once a week coiffed hairstyle to scoop their cones.

Spring is here and we are loving it!

The erratic outdoors, a scenic drive and "ikeem"....perfect afternoon with two perfect boys!