This Wednesday has really snuck up on me…most days seem to be sneaking up on me lately while we are lost in the joy of newborn days.
I finished (more like devoured) The Help this week. I enjoyed it so much and have already added it to my “to gift” list for Christmas. After putting it down I needed a new book to enjoy during all of these nursing sessions so I started in a book I’ve had out from the library after reading about it at over in Leah‘s space. Better Off is the story of a couple who decided to live off the grid for a year to see whether technology has actually made life better or easier. I’m intrigued by the premise and am enjoying the story as they learn to grow their own food, preserve the abundance and labour with a sense of deep satisfaction in the work they are doing.
Knitting has been a slower endeavour as I’m most often found in the position above with a babe in arms but I have been making some progress on the puerperium I started last week. I sized it up a little and in my less than accurate way I think I’m knitting a sweater that won’t fit until she’s two – although at the rate she’s growing it may be more like next month. There are longies and more shorties in the plans but lately my head has begun to swirl with my (idealistic) Christmas knitting list. The planning is half the fun in my opinion.
Tomorrow is peach canning day so I’d better get my rest!
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I wish I was close enough to make you share! I just want to scoop her up and snuggle! I too have been giving some serious thought to my Christmas list… I had better get busy if my needles are going to keep pace with my ideas!
Blessings, Debbie
The Help is about the best book I read all of last year… possibly ever! It’s just unputdownable isn’t it? And the thing about it is, I have yet to meet ANYONE with any other opinion of it. A classic for sure.
Rachel, I really want to hold her! I love the dimple in her arm and those cheeks…oh my!
I haven’t heard of Better off so you have to let us know how you like it. I did read See you in a Hundred Years, but it wasn’t one of my favorites.
Have fun with the canning! xx
Oh, she’s so sweet!!
I have The Help in my queue of books to read this year. I guess I need to pick it up soon 😉 But there is so many books to read… I’m sure The Puerperium will fit her just perfect.
She is such a sweetie pie! I can see why the knitting has been in a lull. I thought The Help was one of the best books ever. I have yet to see see the movie. I hope soon. Take care and keep loving that new baby smell!
Oh, I don’t know… I thinking holding that sweet new babe of yours is better than any ‘fantastic’ knitting project. Hope you get some rest. Are you canning peaches or making peach jam? That is one thing on my never-ending list of to-dos that still needs to get done. I think I just may be able to squeeze it in. I hope.
Oh sweet sleeping baby!
I have to add The Help to my holds list at the library although it might be next year before my turn comes around. Sounds like it’s worth it though.
A sweet picture of a sweet baby…
~~Renee
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Sweet little lady.
I had friends who could knit with a sleeping babe on their lap, but I was never able to manage it.
I had to console myself with the babe alone, and that was pretty alright anyway 🙂
She is just so cute!!!
I like that “idealistic Christmas knitting list”: I always start there too and whittle down to make it realistic.
Good luck with canning your peaches. 🙂
You amaze me! I made peach cobbler last night that was delicious! Today I will can some I think. What recipe do you use? Do you guys have peach trees? We’ve got one, but I’d love more. happy knitting, reading, canning, nursing and loving to you my friend!
You little one is a peach herself!
I give you a lot of credit for your Christmas knitting thoughts. Maybe next year…
i wanna come snuggle her while you can peaches!
Oh, she’s such a doll! Enjoy your puerperium and your new little one.
What a great shot! Beautiful!
She’s so beautiful! Love that color red…and thanks for the book suggestion. It sounds fascinating! Happy Day to You!
What a sweet photo. I’m glad you are getting some reading in too.
Oh that little dimpled arm! I want to gobble it up 🙂 I’m intrigued by Better Off…must add it to my “tbr” pile 🙂
I my word those cheeks! The dimples on the arms! I would be found in the position holding that sweet baby most often as well!
I really want to read “The Help.” I picked it up at Target, and then put it back on the shelf. Then I put it back in my cart again, and then I put it back. I don’t know why.
Better Off sounds like something I would like – I prefer nonfiction but I might have to read The Help. I will be sure to read it before seeing the movie!
Oh baby!!! ADORABLE!
Aw, love that little dimple on her elbow..
I wish I could come babysit while you can your peaches 🙂
Better Off sounds like a great book. Such a cutie you have there–the knitting can wait!
I’m currently reading The Help, too! Wish I had more time to spend reading it, though; trying to finish so I can go see the movie with my sweet daughter in law. Sweet, sweet elbow dimple. 🙂 Blessings, ~Lisa
Oh Rachel. She is the cutest and the sweetest and the most lovable thing ever. I want to give her a squeeze all the way from here. Big big hugs to you
oh my goodness. such an adorable baby. i agree about the planning, enjoy every minute!
I’m pretty sure this is the best yarn along picture ever taken… xo