Winter Wonderland

The snow has been pretty timely so far - a fall on Saturday night just in time for Sunday play. Then again last night, but the sun has melted most of it away and the roads and paths are clear. Not fun pushing a buggy through the snow.....

View from upstairs

I was hoping to upload a video here of Isobel sledging, but unfortunately it seems to be coming up with errors. She finds it very exciting this year - especially as she thinks the fairies make it snow....

Bedtime Routine

Getting ready for bathtime:

When did she grow up?......

Bath time is always a giggle:

Calming Storytime:

Promptly followed by a glass of wine.......

Gorgeous photography.....(sigh!)

Despite my work links, my Norwegian is not really up to much....but these photos speak volume - and they are so lovely I had to post this here - there is also an English version available. The link to her blog, Fryd, is also on the right. 

Open publication - Free publishing - More design

Hey Jude

It has taken eons, but finally last week I finished the jumper for Elis - 'Hey Jude' by Amanda Kretchun which I sourced from Ravelry. I cast on (Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino - predictable!) before his arrival, but during the following weeks, in a bleary eyed state, only manage to do the odd row in the early weeks of his life with a number of errors - no time though to re-do. It just fits (blocked the life out of it) and despite the immensely frustrating sloow going it was a useful learning curve. Adjusting the 18th month old pattern to fit a 3/4 month old, and knitting a raglan sweater top down was a new one on me. But wow - not having to make up at the end was FANTASTIC - so I am all for more of these patterns.

Regular Haunt

With the cold and sometimes wet weather, it is tempting to head to the French Cafe around the corner - once you are inside it transports you far from the character-less life of Forest Hill Road. Isobel calls it her favourite cafe - we have our usual seat just to the left of the door, I have a latte (sadly the days of pastries have had to go) and she has her smartie cupcake - and consumes only the icing. Usually Elis sleeps, but not for long today so it was a swift visit.

Chop Chop

As part of a treat for 'I can Listen' (sometimes...), Isobel had her haircut today. Perhaps a tad wacky, but hair cut ensued as she was elevated in a car, which she tried to drive and beep, and with the added bonus of Peppa Pig on continuous video (mega favourite at the moment and useful when they need to keep their head down) - what more can you ask for? Hmmm -perhaps a lolly at the end for a fully satisfied customer? Done!  And with Elis asleep in the pram, Mummy even had time to flick through a mag - miracles do happen!

Happy Chappy

Quite a happy little man (with the exception of wind and teething  - which has started already!):