Sunday 25 March 2012

Mondayitis

I absolutely despise Sunday nights. Even after having left school many years ago they still feel like school nights, like the definite end of all fun and relaxing. Usually I have managed to shake this feeling come Monday morning as I settle into the weekly routine, plan our activities and play with the kiddies. Today however despite a strong coffee and getting a chance to spend time with a good friend, by lunch time I still had not managed to 'get my game face on'. So as the kids settled down for their naps (which I wholeheartedly appreciated today) I decided to look through my bag of treats from the weekend to lift my spirits. Oh and how my spirits soared! Check out this loot!


On Saturday morning while N was out cycling the kids and I spent time with a very dear friend of mine. And while the kids pottered around in her garden chasing her cats and eating fruit she surprised me with a present- lucky me! And it is the perfect kind of present too, something that you desperately want but would never buy for yourself, a copy of The Knitter's Year by Debbie Bliss. What a great start to the weekend! I couldn't wait to get some time to myself to have a look through :)


Upon N's return I had the dangerous (mostly only to N's bank account) opportunity to go to a 50 % off yarn sale with a good friend (my idea of heaven!). I could not put yarn into the trolley fast enough, just as well I took some one that knew when it was time to cut me off. I found everything I need for a number of projects that are floating round in my mind- yay! Here are some of my treasures:


Beautiful mauve pink wool for a 'ballerina' style jersey that I want to make for S for winter. Little L is lucky that he has loads of gorgeous knits to be passed down from Big L courtesy of my brilliant mother in law.


Lots of funky colours in my new favourite crochet yarn range- Gelato. For all sorts of Delicious ideas.And thinking some more flowers for the house. Absolutely loving having our own home that I can love and cherish and fill with all sorts of goodies.



I am polka dot crazy at the moment! So when I saw this fabric I instantly knew it was perfect for lining a bag that I am dreaming up in my head :)

Once I had sufficiently adored all my treasures from the weekend I found a new spring in my step. I finally had the energy to get a few jobs done while the kiddies were resting as I dreamed of all my little projects. I had gained so much 'spring in my step' that I managed to sit down for 15 mins before the kids woke with my new book and a cup of tea....



Take that Monday!
x

3 comments:

  1. that sounds fantastic! enjoy xxx

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  2. Wow, what an awesome present! From one crafting Mama to another, I understand what an amazing present that must be! There is nothing better for getting the productive juices going than a bit of crafty inspiration - well done you! That mauve pink (beautiful colour!) ballerina cardi sounds gorgeous. Make sure you post a photo when it's done!

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  3. What a lovely way to get inspired, take a break, shake off the Monday slump, and still get some work done! Go you! x

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