Knitting (and reading!)

 

I'm back to monogamous knitting and am powering through all the projects I had recently cast on. It helps that they're mostly kid sized. I made a pair of these overalls in size 18-24 months for Caspian and they're still in good condition, so now Atticus will have 2 pairs for upcoming Autumn/Winter. They're perfect for outdoor play, especially as we can get quite the cold wind up on our mountain. 

It may seem a little silly, but I definitely feel less precious about the handknits for Atticus now that I don't have to "save" them for the next child. I really should never have worried about that type of thing anyway, as I can (and do) always knit more.

Pattern:

High Waisted Baby Overalls

Yarn: Cascade 220 in Chocolate Brown (Thankyou Victoria xx)

Size: 18-24 months

I tried to make a seemingly simple modification, but I miscalculated the leg length and they'll need to be worn with a rolled cuff. No big deal, though. 

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Miracle of miracles, I've started reading a book! And I've made it through to chapter 4 already.

 

It's no secret that I have struggled with mothering/parenting these last 12 months. Pretty much all of 2016 has been a write off. I must have bought this book in amongst all of that, knowing I needed some help. 

I'm not sure what I expected the book to be about, but it's all about Buddhism (ya think, Shara!!), and how those principles can be applied in your everyday life as a Mum. Now, I'm not Buddhist and I really know nothing about it, but I definitely have been able to glean a lot from the small amount I've already read. In particular, being present in the moment. That's something I'm focussing on for February. 

I'm making up some little cards I can put strategically around the house to give me little visual reminders.

I found this list:

 

So many of these things are hard to say out loud. But I know each and every one of them are true and important. 

Here's to a new year of looking after myself so I can look after them....

~~ Shara ~~