Simple Pleasures

I am by nature a control freak, a very obsessive one at that, and at the moment my ordered, organized life has been turned upside down by the arrival of Baby Noah. The strange thing is I am loving the chaotic existence I currently lead! There is something strangely liberating about having to let somethings take a back seat while I tend to the needs of a very dependant tiny lovely little person. The most enjoyable thing for me is the enforced sitting down that comes with feeding time - I usually go whizzing from one thing to the next during the day, unable to sit still.

Afternoon feeding times over the course of this week has seen books opened, plentiful cups of tea, the (etarnal)'Giant Rainbow Granny Square' enter its final repeat and new issues of favourite magazines read - simple pleasures. The current issue of 'Country Homes & Interiors' has the most gorgeous and inspiring decorating Easter ideas aswell as divine springtime baking and recipes. Lots of thing to do for when I'm not sitting down!

Glorious Weekend!

With a gorgeous 2 week and a bit baby, a nearly six year old and a very busy doctor husband I am not having much crafting time at the moment! My sewing machine is going to be slightly under used for a good few weeks yet. I am having some crochet time though as I've discovered it works very well with breastfeeding! The Giant Rainbow Granny Square is in it's final stages so I hope it will be done this week as I want to get onto the next project!

Despite being very busy and ever so slightly(!) sleep deprived my mind is working overtime with project ideas for the spring and Easter in particular. The middle of the night feedings are providing ample time for planning and researching such activities. This weekend we've enjoyed some glorious weather - beautiful early spring sunshine - which always makes me want to get out, get organised and get crafting!

Some pics of my Glorious Weekend:

coffee and cake

glorious view

glorious sky

and Cwmdonkin Park in the afternoon sun.

Happy St. David's Day

At last...

Noah Oliver, 7lb 15oz, born 13 days late last Thursday @ 5.34pm!

Day Out

We've had a lovely family day out today in a bid to maintain a degree of normality - still no baby! My sister-in-law had a baby girl yesterday and she was due after me! Anyhow, that aside, it was lovely to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air before returning home for an afternoon of Six Nations rugby!

My husband is a very keen fisherman and Sophia loves going with him from time to time. Obviously, being only 5 years old, there is a limit to her tolerance, but nevertheless we spent a good 2 hours at a lakeside in glorious spring sunshine.

Blue skies...

Four fish were caught - one carp and three bream ...

While I read ...

And carried on with my Giant Rainbow Granny Sqaure!

Still Waiting!

No news on the awaited little person I'm afraid. My husband and I are two of the most punctual people you could ever meet - sadly this is evidently not true of this little boy or his big sister! However, to pass the time today I was taken to one of my favourite haunts Cafe TwoCann for lunch before stopping off to stock up on magazines for a little light reading! On the creative front I am now in love with crocheting granny squares. My current project is progressing excellently - my giant rainbow granny square, as it has become known! I'm using Rico Creative Cotton which is a barginous yarn available in a rainbow of colours which I am totally in love with. This fabulous yarn was recommended on the Attic24 blog and can be purchased from my favourite yarn shop in the whole world - First4yarns - as listed in my favourite places of inspiration.

Pizza Night

Saturday in our house is very often Pizza night - homemade of course! It's something we all pitch in with making and the fact that its so easy is a bonus. As Andy commutes all week, Saturdays are almost always family days so a meal that is fun and takes care of itself is just the ticket! Sometimes I make the dough by hand but more often than not I let the breadmaker do it for me! The choice of toppings is always endless - tonight's version was Sophia's choice - tomato puree, fresh tomato, pepperoni and cheese.

Who knows what will be chosen next time topping wise! My favourite is a tomato puree base topped with caramelised, balsamic red onions and lots and lots of feta cheese!