Update

Just over a week into August. Time flies. We are, not so patiently, waiting for Erik's first tooth to come in. It is there, just not wanting to push through and make things easier for him. None of us seem to be getting much sleep right now, but it will get better soon. Once our days can go back to their normal pattern I know the girls will sleep better and hopefully Melodie's night terrors will subside again for a little while till we can get a few things rearranged and moved. Not really a whole lot going on other than trying to keep cool and comfortable and unburned. I am currently working on making a few amigurumi owls, but Harmony keeps pulling out the crochet hook and then starts tugging out the stitches...so this could take a bit longer than planned just to get one done, let alone more. Hope everyone is enjoying what is left of their summers!

Life...

It has been a very long few weeks here...the last two or so being especially difficult with two deaths and a mini-stroke sandwiched neatly in the middle. The first death leaving a whole lot of 'why's in it's wake and a small family struggling to wade through it all and still remember there is that little one that they fought so hard for a couple of years ago who needs their love and attention. Our dear, sweet elderly neighbor whom the girls absolutely adore and little boy always has a smile for had a stroke. He's been home since about 3 days after and seemingly doing fairly well...and yet...not being able to really leave his house much is taking it's toll. Hopefully the physical therapist will give him the okay to walk to a couple of his neighbors homes soon so he does not feel so trapped. The second death was just over a week ago and a bit of a shock since the marrow transplant had gone very well and he was up and getting himself to the bathroom within days...and then the bottom dropped out and he was gone in less than 48 hours. This death occured the day after our neighbor got home from the hospital and hit hard and fast. And talking to a friend of over a decade pointed to the fact that it seems a lot of people have either have been having a rough 2010 or it has started since summer arrived. Here is hoping and praying things are better where you are and that they are running more smoothly.

Handwork

Stumbled across this over at MasonDixon Knitting.

handwork

Finally

laughter and gifts

I had to post a link to Franklin Habit. I couldn't stop laughing.

And another super sweet post from Vicki that has a couple of give-aways at the end. Thank you so much for sharing Maddy's tea party!

So little and yet so much is going on. I joined a potholder and a square swap on ravelry and love them. I have 5 new potholders and 12 squares to sew together for a blanket just for me. And since the square group I am in does little games...well I won the last one and got two skeins of pretty dark purple yarn...I think I know what I will be using to sew my squares together.
Erik is growing like crazy and so is Harmony. Harmony's words are much more distinct and she loves telling you all that has gone on for the day if you let her. Melodie is maintaining, but decidedly trying to eat us out of house and home without gaining an ounce. The thrift shop close by is getting bags of clothes that are too small for the three of them. Erik is so long in the body he needs 12 month size clothes already. I'm thinking I'm going to need to start actually sewing pants to fit him without being to short or falling off.

4 little things that make my day:

1. Melodie bringing me a flower every time she goes out to visit gma or play with friends
2. Harmony's huge smiles and 'mama' when I even just come out of the bathroom.
3. Erik's smiles and giggles as he bounces himself on our lap.
4. The hugs I get when Michael comes home from work

4 little things

1. Huge smiles and hugs when I get home.
2. The seemingly never ending rose blooms.
3. Shopping at the farmers market.
4. Making some little things for home and a neighbor.

P.S. Stop by here for a cool give away from here (the newest issue is now live).