Mondayitis

We couldn't get moving this morning due to a very icy morning. We managed to stagger out of bed and do our daily jobs, then off to work and school. I still had one home today with this awful cold. I think he will be fine tomorrow although it's his cross country and I don't think he will be competing, especially if the wind is as icy as it was today.

Well I must admit I have come to the end of my tether. Today I felt house bound and weary. I really feel for the kids being sick but I think we are at the other end of the tunnel. I was so cranky and down today I took time out to sew. I haven't sewn anything for months. This little bag is a pattern from a bag ladies group I am in.

It was just the thing to pick me up. It was quick and easy and I love it.

These three little bunny's are for three of my children. I enjoyed knitting these. I finished the last one about a week ago. I knitted them at night as my escape time. Now my 16 yr old boy wants one in the Sydney Swans colours. I will start that one when I am feeling a little less stressed.

Jules

'A Family who knits together, stays together'

I had three children tucked up in my bed this morning with the sniffles. They are all on the mend now though. It was an awful day here today so I just let the kids veg out. I took this photo of them each doing their own style of knitting. Garter stitch, Finger knitting and French knitting. So cute.

I have also been looking after my friends family pets while they are away on holidays. There are 13 of them...............pets that is. A Dad, a Mum and 11 babies. They are all rats............. Yes rats. The babies arrived here not walking and with eyes closed. 1 week on they are scuttling around very busy, wearing mother Magie out eating constantly. They are quite amazing to watch. My children have lost interest in them as they prefer an animal that likes to sit on your lap or shoulder. The rats are too busy and just run away.

The babies

A very tired Mummy

Dad looks on

Our pets

Marshall

Kelso

Georgia

And of course there are the girls and bless their feathers one has started laying again........But I don't have any photos of them on my computer.

Jules

NURSE!!!!!

I am still playing Nurse to my family. It has reached Hubby and myself. The two little ones also have a week off school for world youth day. I also have an extra at home with the cough and sniffles.

I did manage to finish the second knot doll but I forgot to take a picture of it. I took these pics though........................

The Twins

Erin

Fraser

They are so tiny. Little one kept hogging them all day though.

I am going alone next time so I can have lots of cuddles.

It was a girls day out. Little one, my sister and myself last Saturday went to the raspberry farm for lunch and then spent the afternoon feeding the twins.................Well little one did anyway. My sister and I couldn't get a look in..........................lol

Well back to the arm chair with my tissues and strepsils. Time for a nap I feel.

Jules

Weekly visits

I am thinking I may just do a weekly blog as these days I am just too busy to sit at the computer to write, this week being no exception.

Monday I was busy playing nurse to two sick children


Tuesday I was busy grocery shopping and fixing a school problem


Wednesday I was nurse again


Today was quite pleasurable. I met Jenny for a cuppa in the morning. The whole point of our meeting was missed but that is ok because it was nice to just sit and chat. We chatted for 2 1/2 hrs.................lol Thanks Jenny. A most enjoyable morning. I then was spoilt even more by parting ways with Jenny to meet my lovely husband for lunch. Great food, company and conversation. He returned to work and I spent some money. Oh dear. Never mind.





Tomorrow I hope to get another knot doll finished as I am going to see the twins on Sunday.
This one is for Fraser.

Right now I have four miserable children drinking hot chocolate and snuggled under fleecy blankets sniffling and coughing. So I think chicken noodle soup and scones might be a favourite tonight for dinner. I know they won't feel like vegies so I won't even bother trying. Either soup or eggs on toast.

Jules