just two

Wednesday 30 January 2008, 08:32 am
Olivier has the day off from school today, so it's just the two of us, like in the old days. It feels a bit strange really, just having the one kid at home. Although I can now go upstairs and shower without having to worry about the little one bawling her head off in the play pen or Olivier sitting on top of her. And who knows, maybe I can even finish another doll! I finished one this weekend, an old project that I started when I was very, very pregnant, a week or two before Nynke was born. About time too that I finished it, because Nynke's 11 months old by now!! :)

new

Sunday 27 January 2008, 08:29 am

Now that I'm updating this again, what I would really like to do is fiddle around with the design a bit, so it matches the other parts of my site. But the idea of having to dive into all that code again just puts me off. Gone are the days that I actually had time to sit around and play all day. Sigh. Although I shouldn't complain too much, because I do actually have children that manage to amuse themselves most of the time. It's just how you train them, you know. (And it's probably just a passing phase, too. Ha!)

 Anyway. It's dreary outside, although there's a good wind (which I like), and I feel the urge to bake something today. Need to give the kitchen a good clean first though. Sunday's cleaning day. Or maybe I'll just hide behind my doll's body.

stitch

Saturday 26 January 2008, 8:18 pm
Happily stitching away right now... I finished my Piglet (pattern by Debbie Bliss, to be found in her book Toy Knits) this morning, and got inspired by Echoes Of A Dream to go back to my dollmaking for now. Although there's a lot more love imbued into the dolls when I do 'em by hand, stitch by stitch, I should really learn to use a sewing machine, that would be so much more efficient. I've got the machine; it's sitting right next to me. But frankly, it scares me a bit. I have no idea how to do round corners, and what with the stretchy stockinette fabric...

been a while

Wednesday 23 January 2008, 09:48 am

Goodness. It's been a while since I updated this log... Erm. Well, I got sidetracked. Quite heavily.

There's the kids, of course. They're doing great! Olivier's just started elementary school (or is that kindergarten? I never know which is which), and - can you believe it - Nynke will be one year old in about a month!

Then, there's my old friend Guild Wars. Still playing, just celebrated my 2nd anniversary.

And then (and this is the big one), there's Ravelry. The best thing that's happened to me in years, as far as craftiness goes. It's a huge knitting & crochet community, and once you're in (there's a waiting list, it's by invitation only), it just will not let you go. It's fantastic! I'm knitting my little heart out at the moment, meeting loads of new people and having so much fun. If you're in as well - I'm Meikemuis.

Let's see, what else is new... O yes, I quit my job. *gasp* I just couldn't take it anymore, the commuting, the pressure, the routine. So I'm now working from home as a freelance editor. And you know what? It's great! This way, I can still earn some money (albeit a lot less, but hey, that's not the point), while at the same time being able to pick up Olivier from school in the afternoon. Much, much better.

Now if you will excuse me, there's some work to do. :)