August 14, 2011
Grrrr....
It was pretty much that kind of day.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 321
August 13, 2011
Lots more quiltworking today. I'm getting very excited about my finished product. The border is on the top, the back is measured out. Now just the quilt sandwich and then.... the actual quilting. I've never done something so big. I was thinking about doing a simple diamond pattern all over it but then I got to thinking about the logos. Do I really want them to be stitched over? Probably not. Now, I'm thinking about just stitching in the ditch, meaning just quilting over existing stitches. We'll see. I'll have to take a look and think on it some.
Lots more quiltworking today. I'm getting very excited about my finished product. The border is on the top, the back is measured out. Now just the quilt sandwich and then.... the actual quilting. I've never done something so big. I was thinking about doing a simple diamond pattern all over it but then I got to thinking about the logos. Do I really want them to be stitched over? Probably not. Now, I'm thinking about just stitching in the ditch, meaning just quilting over existing stitches. We'll see. I'll have to take a look and think on it some.
Day 320
August 12, 2011
Up early so we headed to the museum BEFORE meeting up with our friends at the zoo. That's right... double whammy. Jacob didn't want to even go to the zoo but in the end, the compromise worked.
It was nice to hang out with some other moms, get some grownup time in. Been lacking that these days.
And had another birthday party at Magnolia park. A bit unusual. A game or two for the grownups, cake and then just mingling. Still... nice enough.
Up early so we headed to the museum BEFORE meeting up with our friends at the zoo. That's right... double whammy. Jacob didn't want to even go to the zoo but in the end, the compromise worked.
It was nice to hang out with some other moms, get some grownup time in. Been lacking that these days.
And had another birthday party at Magnolia park. A bit unusual. A game or two for the grownups, cake and then just mingling. Still... nice enough.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Day 319
August 11, 2011
Jacob has been obsessed with his birthday these days. He really wants it to come so he can have candy. But this is what that translates into, "It's my birthday now! It's my birthday now, now. I can have candy now." All morning long. Goodness. I can't wait until I have to tell him, yes. you can have candy but only two pieces all day. He'll love that one.
We made it out to the fabric store, and I found some nice soft cotton fabric for the backing of my quilt. Very exciting.
I went to the gym tonight after Fraser came home and came upon a Zumba class. It's at such a late time that I don't go because of Jacob. But I had the chance this evening, and I took it. It was really great. Just to dance and have fun while working out. It felt relaxing and distracting.
O, yes, and we made Christmas cookies today. Christmas in August, I know. We've been having some hard days recently. So, I decided to do something a little wacky. It was fun. Jacob loved helping roll out the dough, cut the cookies and sprinkle (or dump, really) some sugar on top. He was adorable in his little green apron with a smudge of flour on his nose. He did not want his picture taken, however, so there is nothing but words to share with you all.
I've also really been thinking more and more about my next venture in writing. The blogosphere has it's enticements (you're just "published" when you hit 'post'). It's also an area that is so flooded because of that ease with which people can write anything. I don't know that I have a different niche or approach to bring. There are so many great, great blogs out there about crafting, sewing, living with nature, cooking, you name it by moms who seem to have more energy than me or at least better organizational skills. So... I'm pondering. I don't know where I'll end up. I do know that I've been enjoying writing this much. I also know that I want to write about more than the mundane. Or at least make the mundane sound not so mundane.
Jacob has been obsessed with his birthday these days. He really wants it to come so he can have candy. But this is what that translates into, "It's my birthday now! It's my birthday now, now. I can have candy now." All morning long. Goodness. I can't wait until I have to tell him, yes. you can have candy but only two pieces all day. He'll love that one.
We made it out to the fabric store, and I found some nice soft cotton fabric for the backing of my quilt. Very exciting.
I went to the gym tonight after Fraser came home and came upon a Zumba class. It's at such a late time that I don't go because of Jacob. But I had the chance this evening, and I took it. It was really great. Just to dance and have fun while working out. It felt relaxing and distracting.
O, yes, and we made Christmas cookies today. Christmas in August, I know. We've been having some hard days recently. So, I decided to do something a little wacky. It was fun. Jacob loved helping roll out the dough, cut the cookies and sprinkle (or dump, really) some sugar on top. He was adorable in his little green apron with a smudge of flour on his nose. He did not want his picture taken, however, so there is nothing but words to share with you all.
I've also really been thinking more and more about my next venture in writing. The blogosphere has it's enticements (you're just "published" when you hit 'post'). It's also an area that is so flooded because of that ease with which people can write anything. I don't know that I have a different niche or approach to bring. There are so many great, great blogs out there about crafting, sewing, living with nature, cooking, you name it by moms who seem to have more energy than me or at least better organizational skills. So... I'm pondering. I don't know where I'll end up. I do know that I've been enjoying writing this much. I also know that I want to write about more than the mundane. Or at least make the mundane sound not so mundane.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Day 318
August 10, 2011
This morning was one of THOSE mornings. We'd played for awhile which was fine. But then it was time to get ready for our day. Right. An hour. An hour of: asking, ordering, cajoling, comforting, telling, crying (on his part although I almost felt like it a couple times), repeating and yes, a little bit of shouting. Oh. My. Goodness. I had a plan. Then I had another plan. Finally, we settled on a third plan. We actually were able to get out of the house, do a little jog in the stroller, pick some blackberries and end up at the park. Whew.
At the park I talked to a mom who I see all the time at the gym. She was telling me that they are actually going to be moving to Shanghai!! For two years! A work transfer for her husband. Yeah, that puts things in perspective for me. Moving out to Portland was nothing compared to that. Something like that would be exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Wow.
And speaking of moves, it's coming up to one whole year soon that we'll have been here. Pretty crazy, really. In many ways, it feels like it's been very fast. I've been pondering what to write about next. Ideas?
Jacobisms:
This morning after Fraser left for work:
"I miss him when he goes to work. Cause I love him so much."
Okay, it has been one of THOSE whole entire days. One of those days when I felt like I lost patience and reprimanded and had to apologize way too many times. Not fun. When it gets like this, we both just feed off each other, too, and it doesn't help either one of us get out of the cycle. Granted, he's also two and I'm an adult (most days). I'll regroup and make tomorrow a better day for both of us (fingers crossed).
This morning was one of THOSE mornings. We'd played for awhile which was fine. But then it was time to get ready for our day. Right. An hour. An hour of: asking, ordering, cajoling, comforting, telling, crying (on his part although I almost felt like it a couple times), repeating and yes, a little bit of shouting. Oh. My. Goodness. I had a plan. Then I had another plan. Finally, we settled on a third plan. We actually were able to get out of the house, do a little jog in the stroller, pick some blackberries and end up at the park. Whew.
At the park I talked to a mom who I see all the time at the gym. She was telling me that they are actually going to be moving to Shanghai!! For two years! A work transfer for her husband. Yeah, that puts things in perspective for me. Moving out to Portland was nothing compared to that. Something like that would be exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Wow.
And speaking of moves, it's coming up to one whole year soon that we'll have been here. Pretty crazy, really. In many ways, it feels like it's been very fast. I've been pondering what to write about next. Ideas?
Jacobisms:
This morning after Fraser left for work:
"I miss him when he goes to work. Cause I love him so much."
Okay, it has been one of THOSE whole entire days. One of those days when I felt like I lost patience and reprimanded and had to apologize way too many times. Not fun. When it gets like this, we both just feed off each other, too, and it doesn't help either one of us get out of the cycle. Granted, he's also two and I'm an adult (most days). I'll regroup and make tomorrow a better day for both of us (fingers crossed).
Day 317
August 9, 2011
And Jacob was awake at 5:20 this morning. Right. I REALLY have to do something. I'm trying to move nap time up closer to twelve so that he can sleep his 3 hours but still go to bed at a decent hour. If that doesn't work, I may have to resort to the drastic measure of waking him up after only two hours. We shall see.
This morning our friends Danna and Harley Rose came over. Danna used to work as an interior decorator, so she was helping me with some paint colour ideas. If we're going to live here for a whole other year, I think I might be able to motivate to paint a few rooms that have dreary colours. It's definitely hard being a renter after owning a house. I feel very unsettled or like it's not worth it to make this place feel settled because we won't be here for long. But then.... it feels very unsettled. Balance. Must find balance.
Quick question: has anybody tried making a comment recently. I was told by one person that she couldn't post something when she tried to, and I haven't gotten a new comment in a long while. Just wondering. Oh, and if can't write a message here, please email me so I actually get the message :)
One of our neighbour's kid had his birthday party yesterday at a nice park. Jacob had lot of fun running about and playing. Lots of family at this party: aunts, uncles, cousins. Made me miss my siblings.
And Jacob was awake at 5:20 this morning. Right. I REALLY have to do something. I'm trying to move nap time up closer to twelve so that he can sleep his 3 hours but still go to bed at a decent hour. If that doesn't work, I may have to resort to the drastic measure of waking him up after only two hours. We shall see.
This morning our friends Danna and Harley Rose came over. Danna used to work as an interior decorator, so she was helping me with some paint colour ideas. If we're going to live here for a whole other year, I think I might be able to motivate to paint a few rooms that have dreary colours. It's definitely hard being a renter after owning a house. I feel very unsettled or like it's not worth it to make this place feel settled because we won't be here for long. But then.... it feels very unsettled. Balance. Must find balance.
Quick question: has anybody tried making a comment recently. I was told by one person that she couldn't post something when she tried to, and I haven't gotten a new comment in a long while. Just wondering. Oh, and if can't write a message here, please email me so I actually get the message :)
One of our neighbour's kid had his birthday party yesterday at a nice park. Jacob had lot of fun running about and playing. Lots of family at this party: aunts, uncles, cousins. Made me miss my siblings.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 316: Quilt Top
August 8, 2011
Well, folks, here we have it - my (almost) finished quilt top!!! These are all the t-shirts, plus a few pieces of fabric to fill in gaps. It has taken a long time. Some rows were super easy (the ones I had cut the same size). Other rows were more of a jigsaw puzzle that I don't feel the need to ever repeat again. Now, all that's left to do is hand sew a few little internal corners that didn't match up, do some sashing probably, backing and binding. Yes, there still is kind of a bit yet to do. But really, it is almost done. This was definitely the hardest, most time consuming part. And it's finished! Whoohoo!
I went to a yoga class this morning to rejuvenate. We were working on strength today (and this month). Not only physical strength but internal strength as well. That's the great part about yoga - it connects your physical body to your emotional and spiritual body. Practicing strength, patience during hard times, breathing into where you need more space, letting go when you need to, listening to and recognizing your body's voice. Giving myself this time to connect with myself definitely helps me throughout my days to be a more whole person, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share my yoga practice with a teacher and other students.
Oh, bedtime tonight.... I tried the timer idea, which worked great. But all the time I saved by doing that Jacob made up for once in bed. He wanted the lights on, the door open a "big crack", more books. Then I hear him calling me again, "Mommy, I need to pee now." Can't say no to that one. Sigh. He didn't go to sleep until 10 o'clock. Must work on this issue.
I went to a yoga class this morning to rejuvenate. We were working on strength today (and this month). Not only physical strength but internal strength as well. That's the great part about yoga - it connects your physical body to your emotional and spiritual body. Practicing strength, patience during hard times, breathing into where you need more space, letting go when you need to, listening to and recognizing your body's voice. Giving myself this time to connect with myself definitely helps me throughout my days to be a more whole person, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share my yoga practice with a teacher and other students.
Oh, bedtime tonight.... I tried the timer idea, which worked great. But all the time I saved by doing that Jacob made up for once in bed. He wanted the lights on, the door open a "big crack", more books. Then I hear him calling me again, "Mommy, I need to pee now." Can't say no to that one. Sigh. He didn't go to sleep until 10 o'clock. Must work on this issue.
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