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- A Friday ritual as inspired by Amanda (Soule Mama). A single photo - no words (although, I had to write something today) - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' here and with Soule Mama for all to see.

I know that I have already posted many photos of our kids reading.  But, in this beautiful photo, Logan is teaching Rose how to read.  It was a very sweet moment for everyone and therefor my favorite of the week.  Our kids are in their favorite spot of our whole house, a beautiful rainbow bookshelf playstand/ fort we found through Hip Mountain Mama.

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- A Friday ritual as inspired by Amanda (Soule Mama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' here and with Soule Mama for all to see.

Yarn Along with Ginny at Small Things

I have been working on this beautiful Entrelac Scarf on and off for a couple of months.  It has had no designated recipient, so it has been forced to wait patiently for my attention as I have tended to many dolls, hats, and other holiday knit treasures.  The Entrelac pattern is so much fun and has plenty of mini celebratory moments with the completion of each rectangle section.

The yarn is a gorgeous Noro Kochoran.  The self stripping greens, grey, blue, and purple are gorgeous which make the scarf that much more enticing to make.  The scarf is about 1/2 hour away from being finished.  I can honestly say that this is a scarf that I am sad to finish because it is so fun to work on.

I am currently reading about Aga cookers because my husband and I just purchased a floor model 2 oven cooker for the house we are building.  Finding it was a kitchen dream come true for us.  We live in Wisconsin where it is less than warm for about 8 months out of the year.  We will get great use out of our Aga and look forward to our warm and cozy kitchen environment.

If you would like to particapate in the Yarn along, visit Small Things.

Yarn Along with Ginny at Small Things

I am currently reading "Simplicity Parenting" by Kim John Payne, M.Ed.  I reference this book in this previous post.  I am currently knitting a fairy doll for a foster niece of mine.  The pattern for this can be found in "Knitted Toys" by Zoe Mellor, a copy of which I am giving away to a lucky blogger!

If you would like to particapate in the Yarn along, visit Small Things.

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- A Friday ritual as inspired by Amanda (Soule Mama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' here and with Soule Mama for all to see.

Book Giveaway!! Has ended

The winner for the Giveaway is:   Nadja M.

This is my first Giveaway!

The giveaway if for a knitting book I loved so much that I bought it twice.  I love the book so much that I would rather give the extra copy to another knitter than return it.

The giveaway book is the amazing "Knitted Toys" by Zoe Mellor.  It has wonderful patterns that are easy enough that a beginning knitter could produce some beautiful items.  I have made the fairy doll from this book and it was so popular that I have been asked to make 2 more.  

Leave a comment for this post in order to be eligible for this giveaway.  I will leave the giveaway open until Friday.  I will then randomly draw the winner and ship this wonderful book out! 

Enjoy!  Happy crafting!    

"I am shy"

Logan in the fort we built this weekend.  Him and Rose stayed in it all day on Saturday.

There are so many things racing through my mind today.  I have had a couple days in which I have just been dying to get the this page and type, but all the things I have previously planned have been placed on the back burner for I must share with you the reason that every mother (or parent) has the strength to continue with this job each day.

My wonderful husband/ partner in parenting and I switch off putting our kids to bed each night (meaning that if I put Rose (age 4) down, he puts Logan (age 7) down at the same time.... the next night we switch)  that way each child has some special one on one time with just one parent.  Our kids really love it and look forward to the differences that each of us have to offer.  Last night, I was given the gift of putting Logan to bed.

After spending our typical 15 or so minutes of reading, I starting tucking him in to bed.  When I was done doing his routine of special kisses, hugs, and high- fives.... the following conversation took place:

Logan:  "Mom,  I am going to tell you that thing that is really hard to say...."

Mom: "Logan, what makes it hard for you to tell Mommy something?" (I was thinking.... oh, crap!  He is only 7, and there is already something hard for him to tell me..)

Logan:  "I am shy... but I'll tell you the letters the words start with.  They are Y, R, B"

Mom:  "Hmm, You Rock Buttercups?"

Logan: with giggles "No, you know what it is...."

Mom:  "Sweetie, I have no idea.  There are too many possibilities"

Logan:  "It's that You aRe Beautiful"

I must say that I was so touched in the moment that I had some tears in my eyes.  He was so sweet and tender and even brushed the side of my face as he told me.  I am very proud that we are raising such a sweet, sensitive boy.  

Enjoy the small tender moments.  They will be gone before you know it.
Have a beautiful day!