What do a Dalek, a rose and a pumpkin have in common?
They are teacher's gifts of course!
This month has been crazy. There has been the usual ramping up towards the end of term with plays and concerts and sports day and watching ballet and all that kind of crazy thing. The kids are tired and there have been colds galore but I am pleased to report that there has also been an awful lot of crochet. I'm making all the teachers end of year gifts. Merida has two teachers and one teaching assistant, that is three presents which are: a Dalek, a rose and a pumpkin. They are all patterns I really enjoy making, especially the pumpkin, it is so simple. For Finn's teacher we have some daffodils because she likes daffodils (still got to make those yet) and another pumpkin. I have been really enjoying these but my husband keeps telling me I need to stop making gifts for people yet I love it. I love making gifts for people. I feel it's just who I am as a crocheter. But I have to say it would be nice to make something for myself too. There are started projects for me: I have a summer hat, which I started last summer (will I finish it this year?) and I have a jumper that's now coming up to 2 years in the making, which just has a bit of sleeve to do and I still haven't done it. It is ridiculous! I will do it this autumn, I am determined.
Another thing that's happened recently is I've taken up yoga, couple of months ago actually but recently I've taken it up properly and I have been trying to practice it everyday. It doesn't always happen, depending on what's going on. Sometimes I wake up in the morning I am so stiff or stressed and I think "I'll do some yoga" and it is often more than three hours before I actually get to it. Often it's not until I've dropped the big kids off at school and the baby is asleep but it's still nice to have the anticipation of doing it and makes me feel good. I can see the physical differences and almost beat my husband in an arm wrestle the other day (instigated by Finn!). I am getting stronger and I feel good. Here's my new teacher- Adriene. She's awesome and I really like her style and her relaxed approach.
That's what's been happening - the colds with the kids (which are getting better), yoga and lots of crochet. It could be worse and, in fact, is much better than it has been for a while. It is a crazy time of year but the school year is nearly at an end and then we're away on holiday for two whole weeks - that will be amazing! I'm already planning my holiday crochet project and this will be for me. More details with everything when I get home. One thing that is quite fun - I am making a present for my son. A Star Wars blanket but shhhhhhhh don't tell him, it's not his birthday yet.
So yoga complete and now for some coffe and crochet.
This month has been crazy. There has been the usual ramping up towards the end of term with plays and concerts and sports day and watching ballet and all that kind of crazy thing. The kids are tired and there have been colds galore but I am pleased to report that there has also been an awful lot of crochet. I'm making all the teachers end of year gifts. Merida has two teachers and one teaching assistant, that is three presents which are: a Dalek, a rose and a pumpkin. They are all patterns I really enjoy making, especially the pumpkin, it is so simple. For Finn's teacher we have some daffodils because she likes daffodils (still got to make those yet) and another pumpkin. I have been really enjoying these but my husband keeps telling me I need to stop making gifts for people yet I love it. I love making gifts for people. I feel it's just who I am as a crocheter. But I have to say it would be nice to make something for myself too. There are started projects for me: I have a summer hat, which I started last summer (will I finish it this year?) and I have a jumper that's now coming up to 2 years in the making, which just has a bit of sleeve to do and I still haven't done it. It is ridiculous! I will do it this autumn, I am determined.
Another thing that's happened recently is I've taken up yoga, couple of months ago actually but recently I've taken it up properly and I have been trying to practice it everyday. It doesn't always happen, depending on what's going on. Sometimes I wake up in the morning I am so stiff or stressed and I think "I'll do some yoga" and it is often more than three hours before I actually get to it. Often it's not until I've dropped the big kids off at school and the baby is asleep but it's still nice to have the anticipation of doing it and makes me feel good. I can see the physical differences and almost beat my husband in an arm wrestle the other day (instigated by Finn!). I am getting stronger and I feel good. Here's my new teacher- Adriene. She's awesome and I really like her style and her relaxed approach.
That's what's been happening - the colds with the kids (which are getting better), yoga and lots of crochet. It could be worse and, in fact, is much better than it has been for a while. It is a crazy time of year but the school year is nearly at an end and then we're away on holiday for two whole weeks - that will be amazing! I'm already planning my holiday crochet project and this will be for me. More details with everything when I get home. One thing that is quite fun - I am making a present for my son. A Star Wars blanket but shhhhhhhh don't tell him, it's not his birthday yet.
So yoga complete and now for some coffe and crochet.
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