A lovely day

Ana arrived around eight this morning to have her grandma day

I found some wooden animals and stick puppets

she had fun colouring them in

she made a puppet for each member of her family and grandma had to write who it was on the back

we also watch kids YouTube with lots of dancing Ana danced grandma watched lol

later when it was time to pick her up the rest of the family came over

we had takeaway for dinner and I had lots of cuddles

She really is the most perfect baby she hardly cries and snuggles in to sleep

i thought my newborn cuddles were over, but the universe had other ideas

I’m so happy this little one really wanted to be here

First cuddles

First cuddles

you forget just how little they are

grandpa and grandma are so very blessed

She’s here

Georgia Elizabeth has arrived

born 22/8/25

at 1.03 am

mum and bubs are well.

cant wait for cuddles We will give the little family time to rest and get into a routine

get ready for baby spam lol

Grandparents day

the girls had grandparents and special person day

last year it was one day and both sets of grandparents were there, we were allocated one child each so no granddaughter missed out

this year it was over two days

yesterday both grandmas attended it was melodys day we all helped colour in a book mark while chatting about school

unfortunately the other grandmother was unable to attend so it was just Brianna’s mummy and me today

here she is colouring in a picture of a book she had to decorate and add a title

she decided it was going to be all rainbows and hearts

we asked what she wanted to call it. she said family hub because rainbows and hearts mean love and that’s family

both her mummy and I were very emotional at that She really is the sweetest child

melodys bookmark was laminated and she was able to bring it home today

I think we did a great job. Family working together to make something beautiful and useful

Melody loves reading so the book mark will get lots of use

grandma is home now I’ve been out three days in a row and all that driving has inflamed my sciatica

i do have to do a small shop tomorrow but the supermarket is just one street over

i need to stay close to home

we are waiting on the news that the new baby is on her way. grandma has been trained on how to pick Ana up from daycare and they have been given all my information and a copy of my drivers license so they can ID me

I’m also listening for a midnight phone call

official due date is the 28th but as we all know babies arrive when they want

look out for the introductory post of our new granddaughter

We are getting very excited

For the grandchildren

ana loves being able to get here craft supplies on her own it’s kinda hard getting it from the cupboard so I decided she needed a box to keep it all in

I say all, but, there is a good supply of craft paraphernalia and as little children do is always pull out a brand new square of coloured paper to use

I’ve put in all the things that she has already use and will top up as needed

when my children were small we went camping quite regularly

when it was raining, or they said they were bored, I would pull out the craft box this kept them entertained for hours

meanwhile the supermarket, woollies, had another set of something useless to collect I don’t shop at woollies there are two coles stores nearer to me so I didn’t even start to collect them

when comes have their version of collectables I give them all to my Christmas fairy

she collects them all and sort them into groups she has three grandchildren living near her so had to hand three sets I only need one the two older girls share, thankfully

not having added to “ the stash “ I didn’t expect to receive a finished set

beautiful Diane asked if I would like one and made me a set she even bought the book to put them all in

the Girls will be thrilled

for those wondering what the rock paint we’re here is the box

you can see the they work on practically anything

they are now living in the craft box, along with the craft mat.

I’m sure Ana will be very excited to be able to just grab it and go

Crafting

grandma bought some rock painting pens

we had so much fun as you can see i took precaustions and put a wipe down table cloth down

ana got quite a bit of paint in her hands

we had already washed them once

all the finished rocks. I had to paint some too

i did three Ana painted the rest

once dry i put them in an empty ice cream container so she could take them home

im sure her parents were delighted 

We will see how we go 

The work begins

this morning is do laundry,

deep clean kitchen ( including oven )

and how to bring this collection into a patchwork

obviously i need more blocks

thats easy the hard part is getting them all to fit nicely

that takes mathermatics

and its not of my strong points

so

im sitting waiting fo washing machine to call me ill hang that up and put on the next load 

then I’ll put an audio book and start

if you hear ranting and cussing that will

me!

Finally I’m back

im back and i can Post photos

the only thing is i have to pay a yearly fee of forty dollas

this is the way the world works now

now to just get used to the way this app works wish me luck

Dolls and quilts

 Last week Ana was playing with her aunts doll. 

Yup this baby has been here for years! 

Annie undressed it and wanted a nappy for her. 

I think she originally did have some, but unfortunately they haven’t survived. 

Today I made myself a pattern and using that, with scraps, have fashioned two diapers 

One to wear and one to change 

Once I had finished the two nappies, which took way longer than I thought. I needed to find a picture to use as my block to arrange all the smaller blocks of insects

I decided I needed a fairy toadstool home. 

I’ve got a fairy stitch pattern and that gave me the idea. 

I’ll use that one as well. But I needed something to pull it all together 

I used to draw these for my daughter to colour in when she was little. We didn’t have money for colouring book. I drew lots of pictures for them to colour 

Wonderson wanted trucks, cars, and tractors 

But fairy stuff was baby girls favourites 

Using my light box I’ve transferred the image into my fabric. 

Once the outline is finished I’ll embellish with flowers and maybe an insect or two. 

It’s large, about A4 size. A good block to build around. 

This quilt is going to be tricky. Lots of measuring and making filler blocks. 

A problem for later. 

For now I’ll start on the fairy home and see what’s next 

I hope my new little granddaughter will love it 

No pictures as blogger is playing funny buggers. I hope to fix the issue soon 

Organising

This morning I headed down to my mother’s. I took her to the cemetery and then home. I also delivered food that I had cooked and frozen for her 

On the way home I decided to go into spotlight 

I needed another bag of stuffing for the Izzy dolls 

A couple of flat cotton bed sheets. 

They were on offer at $13 each. A bargain 

I use them for the backs of quilts. Much cheaper than buying from a quilt shop, and still 100% cotton 

I also picked up a few more skeins of embroidery floss. 

This isn’t what I bought today I had all this in my sewing boxes. 

I bought containers and the little plastic things you wind the floss on 

I’m just going to sit and watch  call the midwife and slowly wind and store the floss. 

I’ve got a couple more boxes and more plastic thingies in the craft room. 

I’m exhausted from the busyness of today 

I also shopped and had lunch with all the swim gang. 

About 13 of us. There are more but they were busy 

Once I bring in firewood before it rains, which I will do once I hit publish. I’ll not have anything requiring immediate attention 

I’m definitely ready to just veg out and relax 

Ana day

Ana was very helpful today. Helping grandma choose colours.  I got stories with each one she took out to look at. 

I even was informed about the colours needed to make purple 

She wanted to cut and past. As she knows where it’s all stored, she quickly went in to retrieve all the bits and bobs 

During the week I bought more stick on gems and different patterns cardboard. Although I thought it was paper , and she spotted them instantly. They were a hit 



Ana is definitely getting ready to help mummy with her new baby sister. 

Taking her baby for a walk. 



Feeding and changing 

I’ve been asked for nappies, so I guess I’ll be trying to make some. 

Wish me luck 




In other news, today is imbolc AKA candlemas. 

We down south have the opposite sabbat days 

If the groundhog lived here today would be the he comes out to see if he has a shadow. It was sunny so I guess he would have. 

Looks like more winter ahead 

Imbolc means in the womb. In years past, our ewes started to lamb now. I miss that. New life bringing in the rebirth of the new season of abundance 

And speaking of new births. Our little princes is due this month. 

Ana arrived today with a backpack packed with clothes and pjs. They will stay here for when that day arrives 

We are all very excited. Stay tuned for the big reveal 

Catching up

I’ve spent the last week  catching up with everybody and everything I had neglected while I had my mum here 

Art class Saturday 

Coffee catch up and nails done Monday 

Aldi shopping, mainly to buy up baby clothes 

That were on special Tuesday 

Yesterday a lunch catchup with two other friends at one of their homes 

Today I stayed home. 

Catching up on more chores 

Cooking treats for the boys and in between all that, continuing to work on my Christmas presents. 

Once they’re finished I can go back to my jumper and finish off the sleeves. 

I do enjoy meeting with friends. They provide lots of laughs and therapy 

Anniversary

Today 37 years ago we got married 

Honestly some days I ask myself this question 

But mostly I’m happy we wake up next to each other. 

I think we can all relate to s

Winter days

Slow cooker going 

Some yummies in the oven 





And washing. Finishing the drying process inside 



And of course the fire. 



I’m not sure if this winter has been colder than usual or that I’m feeling it more 

Either way. It’s lovely staying inside and enjoying the simple life 

Sunday rest day

The last few days have flown by in a rush 

Ana arrived Friday morning and after breakfast asked if she could do some cut and past 

She knows where things are stored now. So instead of her following me, she led the way. 

While getting out her craft supplies she spotted the beads for jewellery making. 

She asked if we could do that after her cut and pasting 

Grandma helped thread the beads, while she chose them. She was very particular in the order they were in

Very pleased with her new bling. 

She also went to the kitchen on her own. Got her plastic bowl out. Chose her snake and put them in her bowl. She then came back into the living room to watch Gabbys dollhouse. 

Honestly I think I’m obsolete! 



In between all the chores, and playing I continued with my embroidery 

This is the third one. I need four. I’m making them into  something to hang in. Kitchen. 

They’ll be Christmas presents for friends who appreciate hand made gifts 



I only traced three so once I finished this one I’ll have to trace another one. 

After all that and going back to art yesterday morning I’m a tad tired. 

Today is a PJ day 

Except for the every day chores I’m going to sit on the couch, listening to my audiobook while continuing with the embroidery 

Later we will watch the football and hopefully my team will win. They have lost the last two games. 

Enjoy your weekend everyone. 

Remember. Staying in pjs and not doing much of anything except fun stuff, is as good as a holiday 

I’m back

We dropped my mother off back home this morning 

My sister is back, so, if there is a problem she can get there in five minutes 

It’s been hard having someone here all the time, when your used to being alone more often than not 

I realised I treasure my alone time. 

As it’s rude to not speak to someone when they’re with you, I choose to work on stitcheries. 

You don’t follow a pattern or count so perfect to do while still having conversations 

The hardest part was trying to choose the colours 

I’ve finished all the pieces in the pattern. I’ve even made extras. I’ve sewn the boarders to stop them fraying. I’m going to have to concentrate while making this quilt top. 

Lots of mathematics and playing around to get them into some sort of top. 

I’ve also worked this one in blue just like the pic on the pattern. 

I’ve traced two more. 

I’ll use different colours on these. 

I think I’m going to turn them into a hangings to gift at Christmas 




It really is brainless work that is soothing. 

No thinking

No counting

No swearing because you have dropped a stitch 

lol

I’ll get round and catch up with what’s happening in your lives. I did occasionally pop in to keep an eye on you all

Mistakes.

Are not always a bad thing 

I’ve finished the blanket for the new grandbaby. 

One square is upside down 

Didn’t notice until I had almost finished 

I’ve just decided it can be my Amish bit. 

I’ve started the embroidery I traced out in February 

I know. 

I was stitching away and realised I had traced the picture on the wrong side 

Instead of undoing it all and starting again. I cut out all I could. Luckily I hadn’t started on the flowers. 

I thought you know. With the white it looks like a real spider’s web 

And so it stays 

Who said mistakes are bad?

Freshen up

I’m looking forward to the coming spring. 

Not that you could tell today. 

It’s a dark, cold windy day. The wind is coming straight form the Antarctic and it felt  like it. 

But I’m manifesting better weather. 

The hanging baskets needed their annual refresh. 

Hubby got them down for me and I started to carefully empty the pots. Weeded them and repotted with fresh potting mix 

They definitely look better. The weeds were starting to out shine that actual plants 

Any breakages were potted up in what ever pot I had that was empty. Hopefully they will take and I’ll get some free new plants 

I was going to start tending the pots under the veranda, but it just got too windy 

So I came  inside and enjoyed nice cup of tea in my favourite mug 



I’ll try to finish the rest of the  pots tomorrow.