I did finish my august page in my Creative Sistah's Journal.. For me August is special as it's my oldest daughter's birthday.. after miscarriages and a stillborn son at term I didn't think I would ever have any kids.. She was meant to be here and the joy that she has brought me is immeasurable..I think this is my favorite book of all time.. My Mom had given it to the kids when they were small and I still can't read it without having a cry..
I did get a few signs painted.. can you tell I'm in Amma mode?? lol the most popular names for grandmother's around here are Amma, Baba, Nana and Grandma.. what about where you are? I do get request for Oma occasionally.. so here's a sample of one of them.. hoping to get them up in my Etsy shop soon..those write ups just kill me....and figuring out the postage.. ugh....it makes no sense to me that if it fits in a bubble envelope and slides thru that slot... just because it's not paper in the envelope it has to go as a parcel???? why??? and therefore more expensive to send...
Over the past couple of days it has snowed about 4 inches.. but the temps are rising.. they are predicting around 0c for the next week.. what a wonderful way to start February!!! And at work on Monday I put out the Seed display.. sure sign that spring is coming....Now I know I had things on a list that I wanted to say or do on my next post.. but not sure where the list went..lol So this is it for me today.. I work 12-7:30 today.. funny it's been hard to get used to the shorter hours at work, now we are only open till 9 on thursdays and fridays..which is wonderful!!!
Have a loverly day.. thanks for stopping in..
Kath
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Balance...I think I need that also. I am hearing you on the just wanting to sit and crochet. Hope you blogger post thing works!
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I continually strive for balance Kathy, and always find it as long as I listen to that quiet inner voice. It always tells me what I need to know to stay happy. :) Yeah, lists began to give me the same feeling, usually stress just looking at all of those 'to-dos'! I do without lists now, and still always mannge to get it all done. :) That blanket is really beautiful, I love the colors! And I definitely hear you about the postage. I lose money all the time because no matter how carefully I figure, it always comes up differently when it comes time to ship! :P
ReplyDeleteThanks Melinda.. yes but really think I am going deaf..and that little inner voice is whispering more and more..problem is I don't seem to remember things on time if I don't have a list..or even remember them at all..lol but procrastination is something I could lose and it wouldn't be so overpowering... love your insights always...thank you..xx
Delete"Balance" is a good word...I think if I were to choose a word of the year for myself, it would be "change". My new year's resolution is to make a difference - AKA change the world - and besides that, there's so much change ahead this year! I'll be turning sixteen, which means I can get my learner's permit and start learning to drive. It also means that I'll be able to start taking some college courses. Yikes!! So much change - it's exciting and scary, all at the same time!!
ReplyDeleteThat baby blanket you made is adorable - the design is gorgeous!! Eight babies is quite a lot, you must be so excited. So much cuteness ahead!! ;)
I love love love "Amma" as a name for a grandmother...I call my grandmother "Gramma". "Amma" is fantastic, though!! :)
And I know what you mean about the weather...this winter has been so mild!! Yesterday evening we were outside, and there was actually a small swarm of bugs flying around. On February 1st! It was crazy!
But I think I'll stop rambling now... ;)
Wow Taylor.. that's a great word for you.. so many exciting things going on for you.. that's right.. 16 this year.. you will rock at it all.. glad you like the blanket.. it is one of my favorites... yes.. Amma is so soft and sweet.. Gramma is so close to it.. very gentle...
Deleteso foggy here the past couple of days.. couldn't see a thing driving back from the city.. but + temps during the day.. so sure can't complain... loving it!! have a great day.. and thanks for coming by..xo ( did you know that I didn't notice this reply thing before? lol)
I'm with you on the Balance for this year. It's hard to find balance, and even harder to maintain it, a constant challenge for sure. Another word for me this year is release. I want to release all those behaviors, attitudes, and emotions that prevent me from having balance, lol.
ReplyDeleteIt looks to me like you're being really creative, that blanky is awesome! 8 more? Wow, that' a lot of babies!
Thanks Laurie.. that is another great word.. I think I could find more balance if I released some of this stuff too..where to start though is the question...
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Oh Kath, your baby blanket is gorgeous... and I love that you chose Balance as your word... it is something we all need... so lovely... your journal page is beautiful... and after reading your words... know why August would be so special to you... very heartfelt page... you know I have never heard of Amma or Baba... have heard of Oma or Nona... but mostly I hear Nana or Grandma... your sign is precious... Glad it is getting a little warmer for you and we have had a tiny bit of relief from the heat also :))
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Hey Kath! Your blanket is beautiful. What lucky recipients! 8 is a lot of crocheting, holy cow! I like your word for the year. I haven't done that but may still. You and I already talked about your sweet journal page and that favorite old book.
ReplyDeleteOh my your new nana sign brings tears to my eyes. I would've LOVED to have given one of these to my mother. So sweet.
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Morning Jaime.. thank you.. yes it is alot of crocheting.. almost finished #4.. could sit and crochet forever...lol thanks for your help on the journal page and I'm sure your mom would have loved it.. yes that book is a tearjerker always...
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Kath, with or without a list you get a ton done, so whatever you decide as your method, I bet it will work! Aw I can't imagine how difficult the miscarriages and stillborn birth must have been... and how wonderful that things truly did improve. My grandmother was Gran and my mom is Dear. Each one must have wanted to buck the Grandma name. The crocheted blanket is a beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh Ann... lately haven't been so good at getting things done.. thank you.. it was a very difficult time and am always so thankful for my kids.. love that your mom is Dear.. too sweet.. yes since I did that sign.. have heard so many different names .. everyone is trying to shake the old granny thing it seems...it is one of my fav patterns..thank you..
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Did leave a comment on this post Kath... but it didn't seem to appear...
ReplyDeleteLoving your journal page... and after reading your words... can totally understand why August is so special... your sign is fabulous... funny... I have never heard of amma or baba... interesting to hear other alternatives...
Have a wonderful day...
Jenny x