A Life in the Making

Whilst he did this and this and this and this I mostly did this: and this and this Whilst Kev took pictures (like the lovely ones in my new blog banner and in this post) Its a hard life, but someone has to do it. (My blue hat is a snappy hat...details on ravelry)

Today I finish work for 13.5 months of maternity leave.  I am excited/terrified/tired/anxious/ready/unprepared/worried/relieved Its a day of finishing (for a year at least): ::The last day of wrestling Ellis into clothes whilst he sobs he doesn't want to go to nursery ::The last extortionate taxi...

::Complex photoshoots take place here...mostly involving yarn and food (sometimes both in the same shot) :: A combination of an over the door shoe organiser and old jam jars makes a great children's craft supply organiser (whilst shoes most often lay piled at the bottom of the stairs, making it ...

I have  a lot to say this week, but am lacking the brain power to say it. I want to tell you about my fears for becoming a stay at home mother at the end of the week.  I want to sing my love for the Milo baby vest (Ravelry Link) pattern and show and tell my new ability to knit cables.  I want to ...

Before I begin this post, I need to divulge a bit about myself. Growing up I was THE biggest slob.  Any of my family members reading this will attest that of the 5 of us children, my room was BY FAR the messiest.  When it was time to tidy my room, an excavation crew was brought in and garbage bag...

One year ago this week, a little boy was born early to loving parents. Twelve days later he died unexpectedly.  In the wake of his death, one of the most horrific tragedies I have witnessed unfolded around the two people in the world that loved him most. His life and loss left deep marks into th...