where the heck have i been

indeed.  it’s been awhile, ladies and gents, since last i posted.  what can i say?  i’m teaching sewing two nights a week, the prep for which seriously cuts into my blogging time.  that said, i have attempted, in the last two days, to make a photo record of some of the happenings here in milleyville.

Small Visitors:

On Monday, the delightful Ember joined us while her parents were finishing up term papers.

(Note the hairstyle.  apparently, we inflict it on all tiny people who enter our realm.)

Then, on Thursday, we got to hang with Moses:

who’s starting to crawl, btw.  (also note the lack of pigtails here.  while moses is growing a sweet fro, it’s not yet ample enough for hair elastics.  but don’t think we haven’t considered it.)

Creative Projects:

as happens every year when the sun *finally* shines, i go a little mad for the artistic pursuits.  in the last two weeks, i have made:

this nightie re-purposed from agatha’s extra curtains,

a skirt for myself out of this amazing fabric, and

this pair of capris for agatha, my first foray into designing pants.  In my head, i’ve also begun a version of the adelaide pinney for agatha, using some fantastic fabric, that will match the pants.

Outdoor Cleaning:

or, as other people title it, “Gardening”.  both the children, but particularly agatha, are obsessed with growing things.  we’ve been germinating seeds in cups in the house, but last week finally gave in, joined the masses, and purchased some starter materials for our own wee kitchen garden.  I have to say, it’s been quite fun, and certainly gets us outside.  All of it is made possible, however, by the fact that Edmund is now somewhat independent and self-sufficient when outside, puttering about with some favourite toys. Meanwhile, agatha spends time observing the lifestyle and behaviours of worms, or helps with the weeding and clearing.  almost idyllic, actually.  Let’s hope some of the plants will actually take

On a totally random note, i conclude with a photo of Edmund, because who doesn’t love a picture of a kid covered in marshmallows and chocolate?

question o’ the day:  are there any tasks/projects you are likely to take up in the spring?