I don't even know where the last week (more than a week??) has gone. A high powered whirlwind of stress at work, not feeling so great, organising Max's birthday party, wrapping presents, baking numerous cakes for numerous birthday celebrations, shopping, catering, cleaning. And in amongst all that, a wee little bit of going-to-the-post-office.
I'm in awe that my child has made it to 3 intact, and is growing up to be a fine example of a good human being. His laughter and jokes are beautiful, his smile is warming and pure, and his love of trains unerving from day to day. Spurred on by Kelly's suggestions a while ago (before christmas, I think), I tracked down a supplier for Automoblox cars and bought Max a couple of them - they are so cool it hurts. They make up for the fact I have failed miserably as a mother and have not finished Max's qilt despite there being enough time, and it nearly being finished to the point you'd laugh how close I am. But I do have a damn good excuse why it still lies unfinished, but that's for another post where I actually do finish it and explain what happened in the interim. I cn tell you it's had something to do with heat and sweaty fingers not being condusive to hand sashiko quilting the worlds largest single bed quilt.
And I enabled myself with more hand dyed sock yarn from Claudia who I recently did a write up for on Whip Up. She has a beautiful intense and rich sense of colour and depth to her dying, and I'm just itching to wind these and see how they look as balls, and then knit them up. What has added to this wool is how I found it - going through my blog stats I found someone was reading my blog from Lichtenstein, and curious, I went over to peek 9I am intensely curious about who reads my blog. those who read in Turkey are next on my hit list). I found a beautiful blogger in Suzanne, who incidently has some amazing looking baked goods on her recent post.
This week I've been devoid of anything inspirational to say, but I hope I'll get back on track soon and show some projects. They're piling up, believe me.
I just thought I would let you know, I'm reading you from Berlin Germany!! I love your blog. I can't wait to see that quilt!!!
Posted by: kimberly | February 26, 2006 at 06:20 PM
Happy Birthday to Max, 3 is a great age, hope you get some cooler weather soon, hand sewing in the heat is horrible.
Posted by: yvette | February 26, 2006 at 06:30 PM
happy birthday max! those cars look very very cool (btw have you seen the adorable knitted cars on the kids page of the new vogue living?) x
Posted by: sarah | February 26, 2006 at 08:10 PM
"failed miserably as a mother" because you didn't finish a quilt? Stop that! The cars are so cool it hurts!!!
And that yarn by Claudia -- well, I probably don't have to tell you how I feel about those colours! Stunning!
Posted by: Norma | February 26, 2006 at 11:42 PM
I just started reading your blog. I have been lusting after Claudia yarn and your yarn looks gorgeous! Happy Birthday to your son, my boy turns five on Feb 28th.
Posted by: Ramona | February 27, 2006 at 04:04 AM
Wow That yarn is gorgeous!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 27, 2006 at 06:56 AM
Max is adorable and your mothering is admirable I am certain!
Moreover- your style and taste are enviable to be sure :)
Posted by: stinkerbell | February 27, 2006 at 07:55 AM
Happy Birthday to Max!!!! I'm glad you're back on blogland...I really missed your posts. I can't wait to see Max's quilt! Do you use a frame when you handquilt?
Posted by: Mery | February 28, 2006 at 11:11 AM
oh, i can't wait to see the socks you make with that gorgeous yarn.
Posted by: mary | February 28, 2006 at 12:44 PM
Happy birthday Max! My boy is very envious of those cool cars (actually his mother is!) did you find a distributer in Aust or did you purchase from the States? I, opps I mean fynn, needs them!
Posted by: leesa | February 28, 2006 at 01:10 PM
i'm reading your blog from foggy san francisco. love the yarn!
Posted by: mia | February 28, 2006 at 02:09 PM
Happy birthday to your little man. They are soo precious at that age. I wish they stayed like that. My eldest was a model toddler and the most loving and adorable little guy. Now it is just a battle to get him to clean his room and hugs are "embarrassing".
Posted by: Leeanne | March 01, 2006 at 10:24 PM
I hope Max had a great birthday. I'm pleased to see you have some good-tempered, friendly trains - they could teach the Sodor lot a thing or two.
Believe me, Max won't remember that his quilt was a little late. Mine can't even remember what they have to do for homework, let alone what happened around their third birthday! So just take your time and it will be beautiful, I'm sure.
Posted by: Jane | March 01, 2006 at 11:41 PM