10 November 2015

Going inside

I have had this bad habit lately of leaving the house without my camera.  Lately, we've been trying to take the kids outside after dinner before it gets dark.  A nice walk or bike ride to the park nearby is what they love.  This means dinner is quite early, obviously, since it gets dark by around 6pm.  But I always seem to forget the camera!  Which bums me out because there are so many things to capture and remember!  Those gorgeous leaves, the little antics of three monkeys, little critters around us, sunsets.  Everything is wonderful and beautiful and it kind of leaves me silent after soaking it up.  Alas, I have no pictures to share them with you here.  But I imagine you are able to experience most of what I'm talking about, and perhaps to a greater degree.  And that is a comforting thought.



The crisp weather is here to stay it seems, although we had a warm spell last week.  Even my children are turning more towards making things and "quieter" activities.  Don't get me wrong, they are still full of boundless energy.  And sometimes I feel the lack of space most acutely.  But their plans are veering towards more handiwork and less outside work.  (More fine motor and less gross motor?)  I have some nice winter crafts ready for them in the coming weeks, especially for Christmas gifts, and they are really looking forward to them.  M wants to make a snake out of yarn, so I think finger knitting is going to be big with him for a while.  :)



And this mama has a whole whirl of projects going on.  From hats to sweaters to jumpers to quilts.  Only baby is going to slow me down!  :)  And perhaps not even.  For you see, it is easy to crochet or knit even with little ones.  So we wait (and not very patiently anymore) for our newest baby to come out and fill our lives with more joy!

Happy Tuesday!

8 comments:

  1. I can imagine those moments, I have plenty of them myself and bemoan the lack of light even when I've got the camera with me! Fingers crossed new baby comes sooner rather than later - I've always had to wait (increasingly impatiently) for mine so I know how you feel!

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    1. Thank you, Carrie. Surprisingly, this one is quite overdue by now. You'd think after 3 kids, they'd come earlier instead of later, but this little one has other plans apparently. :)

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  2. You are gorgeous! Just radiant my dear. I hope the little one gets here soon. I remember those last few days well. I can't really say much about leaving home without the camera, I've been guilty of it myself recently. I'm sure the images are bright and shiny in your mind.

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    1. Such vibrant colours! I'm perpetually kicking myself after each excursion. Thank you for your kind words. I feel very slow and heavy. This one is 10 days overdue by now and we are all literally just itching to see him or her!

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  3. I know the moments you speak of my friend, no need for the photos, I can see them :)

    You look beautiful my friend. Your baby bump is gorgeous! Wishing you all the best in this last little stretch.

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    1. Thanks, Kim. This last stretch has stretched me in many ways, but it will be over oh so soon. I know as a mama and doula, you know all about labour. I just wish mine would get going!

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  4. Beautiful baby bump. Oh the crochet beanie is so cute! To see children play outdoors and craft indoors is giving them a wonderful childhood.

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  5. Thanks, Zena. I totally agree! Kids need to be outside and busy with their hands. I find they just gravitate towards that anyhow.

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