Life Between Stitches

Son #1 came up with that post title and I'm running with it!  Time for me to stop and think about our day-to-day activities and appreciate - really appreciate - the moments that make up each day.  Oprah said recently in an interview that she has never had a day of "therapy," but after all these years of talking with people on her show, the one thing she learned was to be "present in the moment."  One of the keys to peace, contentment and happiness.  We've all heard this and it's probably cliche at this point, but in my busy life I need reminding once in a while!

One of those moments was treating myself the other morning before work to a latte and blueberry scone.  The barista at my favorite local coffee house makes the best hearts with the foam.  I fondly refer to her as 'tattoo lady' because her arms and shoulders are covered in them.  I set aside 30 min. to soak in the sunny morning, crochet a little, and enjoy my cuppa.  Then it was off to work with an energized mindset that set the tone for the rest of my day.  It was a good day!

Then there are the not-so-good days...like today...stayed home sick with a flu bug.  I guess I have to be thankful for these times as well because as I'm lying in bed feeling icky, I know it will pass and will appreciate my health that much more.  And it helps to have a gaze at my flowers which always cheer me up.

Now off for a nap before I drag myself out of bed for school pick-up and collecting my dogs from the groomer.  Oh and since Son #1 is at his volunteer job with Dad's car, I just remembered I need to collect Dad from work as well.  No rest for the weary... it's amazing how we find the strength to keep going!

Have a lovely weekend all :-)

Simple Granny Comfort

My heart crocheting has come to a halt.  Or rather, we'll call it an 'interruption' for now, because I fully intend to go back to my joyful heart-making.  This temporary distraction is for a really good reason though. A friend is having a baby soon and to me, there are few things as joyful as welcoming a new life into the world!

So I made a beeline to my stash and narrowed my choices down to these - "Impeccable" acrylic yarn.

...and got to work.  No time for much thinking over pattern and color combinations, so I kept it simple. 



Just your basic granny pattern - sweet, simple and soothing.



As I connect the sqaures, my thoughts center around mother and baby.  The 'connection' between them symbolized in the process of joining these squares.



Hooking along, enjoying the comforting process and letting my thoughts run free...pondering the miracle of life...thinking how sweet a baby will look bundled up in this blankie.

I hope you find some soothing, comforting, thoughtful moments in your day :-)