Yes, I'm doing it again {#flatschallenge}

Confession: I'm participating in Dirty Diaper Laundry's 3rd Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge. 

 

Yes, I realize this my third time participating.  Am I crazy? Yes. But, Charis is NOT yet potty trained, and I know I'll be more dilligent in helping her get potty trained if I participate. I will be MUCH more likely to let her go diaperless because the idea of handwashing does not appeal to me.  I prefer throwing the diapers in a washing machine and letting my "maid" do the work.

 

Will you be joining me? 

Or are you repulsed at the idea of handwashing?

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Fairy Hobmother

This post is sponsored by the Fairy Hobmother.

The week of May 6th was an emotional one for me.  My grandfather died on May 8th, but I also received a few pleasant surprises.  That same week, I received a visit from the Fairy Hobmother.  I read this in my inbox:

Hi there!

I’m the Fairy Hobmother, spreading light and joy across the blogosphere!

I saw a comment you left on a post about me and followed it back to your blog. It’s clear that you work very hard on it, and I think that your hard work deserves to be rewarded.

The best part is, if you comment on this post, you too may receive a visit from the Fairy Hobmother.

Is this your first time hearing about the Fairy Hobmother? 

Have you received a visit?

This post was sponsored by the Fairy Hobmother.

I was compensated with an Amazon gift card.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter {#BFBlogHop}

One of the many delights in being a mum, is seeing my daughter imitate me and learn many new things.  Charis loves to help me with...

Dishes. Honestly she makes more of a mess than helping, but she's slowly learning.

Putting "Dolly" in the chair and pretending she's a Mummy. She also wears her doll with a baby carrier that she got for Christmas. FYI, I have a photo on my laptop hard drive of her wearing the doll, but the computer won't start and am not able to post that picture.

Knitting. Proverbs 31:13: "She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." She's very eager to learn how to knit and always wants to help when I'm knitting.

Cooking. Anytime I'm in the kitchen, Charis comes in and LOVES helping me cook and bake. Yes, it means the process is slower, but I have many fond, happy memories of my mum teaching me how to cook and bake.

What are some ways your child imitates you?

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Baby Vertebrae {Yarn Along}

I am knitting a Baby Vertebrae for my friend's baby. She's due the beginning of June, so I'm knitting the 6-12 month size for her son.  I'm knitting it with Lion Brand Sock-ease and Paton's Classic wool DK superwash held together.

I'm listening to The Innocent Man by John Grisham. It's a true, but sobering story about how two innocent men-Dennis Fritz and Ron Williamson-were found guilty of murder. Ron was sentenced to death and Dennis was sentenced for life.  They were exonerated because of DNA evidence about 12 years after they were found guilty.  I'm not finished with it, but so far, it's another Grisham book that I highly recommend.

What are you reading or knitting this week?

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Body Parts {#BFBlogHop}

As Charis got older and started becoming more active when I breastfed her, I decided to sing songs and teach her different things, especially her body parts. The first body part she learned was "belly button." I'd ask, "Where's your belly button?" She'd lift up her shirt and point at her stomach.  "Where's your nose?" She'd then point at her nose.  "Where's your ear?" Finger up towards her ear. I did these because I wanted to have some control over the situation. If I didn't do this, then Charis would be working on her cartwheel and somersault routines.

These were the moments I treasured, even though it sometimes meant a little hand would go down my shirt or she'd say, "ba ba ba ba" in public. Even though she is no longer breastfed, I now treasure my time with her in other ways, reading, coloring, "knitting", etc.

What fun things did you do while breastfeeding?

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Summer Flies {Yarn Along}

I am still knitting my Summer Flies shawl. I'm currently casting off right now using the picket bind off. I thought I'd be finished with this by now, but the section has almost 400 stitches in a row, and it has gotten very monotonous for that section.

I borrowed The Knitter's Life List by Gwen W. Steege from the library yesterday, and I have not been able to put it down, especially with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this weekend. The book is divided up into 11 chapters and at the beginning of each chapter there's a checklist for things to cross off in knitting, such as, "Don't resist buying cashmere-buy one skein, at least." Of course, I'm thinking, "Hello! Have you not heard of a budget." I do secretly {or not so secretly} hope to make something out of cashmere for myself one day.

You need to be warned, if you're looking for a book that has patterns in it, this is NOT your book; there are NO patterns in it.  Ultimately, it introduces the reader to a variety of information about knitting and has a bucket list for one who knits. If my family is looking for a gift to buy me, feel free to get this book.

What are you reading or knitting?

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My First Sweater Completed {Yarn Along}

I finished my first knit sweater for my cousin's baby. I sent the package-the sweater and skirtie-to Saundy {my sister} who will be taking it over to Scotland and giving it to Helen and Mike. I was too cheap and did not want to pay for international shipping, so I'm praying it gets to it's final destination.

I am listening to The Confession by John Grisham. Grisham is on an anti death penalty soapbox, but I still enjoy this book. I am not even halfway finished with it. I know this is fictional, but John Grisham is correct about the fact that police can lie during an interrogation, and this fact bothers me. I also know that if I am questioned by police re. a crime, I will get a lawyer, even if I'm innocent. This is my right-to have a lawyer. Too often people think police are always good, but they forget, they are sinful like every other human. I also realize that police and too many people in this country do not act like people are innocent until proven guilty; people automatically assume, "The police wouldn't wrongly accuse someone of a crime; they must be right." Dana's reaction about Travis Boyette at the beginning is sadly true about what happens in many churches with those who have major sins.

What are you knitting or reading this week?

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