Thanks, everyone, for all your concern and notes and good wishes for Stuart! He's fine, although a little sore still. It's such a strange feeling, though, seeing someone that is usually so... invincible, sitting there in a hospital bed. We joke around here that Stuart's kind of like Superman, but it's not that far of a reach. He's one of those big strong guys, who can do pretty much anything he sets his mind to. Not one who is generally vulnerable, or needs to be taken care of. But also, it's been fun to have so much time with him - we've had lots of time to sit around together, talking, watching shows, just hanging out. I love that.
I've been overtaken by a serious urge to do some sewing lately. Because I'm me, I of course have a super-duper plan in place to accomplish this. First, I've bought some small pieces of fabric to take to Winnipeg with us later this month. I can get my mum to help me with a couple of crayon rolls, while I refresh my machine skills. Then, when I come home, I can start on a cradle-sized quilt for Liam. (This is where I got a little impulsive - while buying fabric for the crayon rolls this weekend, I feel in love with this fat quarter selection, and had to buy it for the baby quilt. Aren't they beautiful?) Finally, if that all goes well, I can progress to other sewing stuff, and believe me, my mind is churning out more sewing projects than I'll ever be able to keep up with, especially since I don't want to lose any of my knitting time. Where to fit it all in?
I'll leave you today with a shot of Gwenyth this morning, all ready to do the two most important things in a little girl's life - jump in puddles, and go shopping!
oohhh crayon rolls! I really really need to learn to sew- I can stitch any knitting with no problems, but stitch straight? on fabric? gah!
glad to hear The Man is doing well and enjoying his recivery time
Gweynth looks great- so cute! give her smoochies from us!
Posted by: Colleen | March 02, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Those are beautiful fabrics you chose... and 'Liam'? I LOVE that name!
Gwenyth... now there's a girl after my heart, jumping in puddles, it's still a favourite thing for this 54 year old! (also a favourite of Gracie's :^)
Posted by: marianne | March 02, 2008 at 10:21 AM
I'm glad to hear that Stuart's surgery went well. I hope his recovery goes quick!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 02, 2008 at 04:09 PM
I'm glad that the surgery went well.
Liam? I love that name!
Posted by: Hasbu | March 03, 2008 at 02:02 AM
I'm glad Stuart's surgery went well and wish him a speedy recovery -- though not too quick, so you can still have some time together!
The sewing bug is going around...looks like its claimed another victim. :-)
Gwyneth looks perfectly set for a day splashing about - have fun!
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | March 03, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Crayon rolls, that's a neat idea. I have that sort of thing for my knitting needles.
Love the matching red hat and boots!
Posted by: Sheri | March 03, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Oh my, Gweyneth is too cute!
Glad to hear Stuart is doing well.
Posted by: Julie | March 03, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Oh, I'm glad Stuart is recuperating! Seeing as how I missed he ws even having surgery. Stupid working all the time.
Your Log Cabin Socks are cute! I love that pattern.
Posted by: Carrie K | March 03, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Glad the patient is recuperating well.
And love your plans for Liam's cradle quilt - love the name too.
Posted by: Sarah | March 04, 2008 at 03:34 AM
oh, i can't wait to see your sewing! your little girl is growing so fast, that is a great pic of her. i hope that stuart is on the mend!
Posted by: marti | March 04, 2008 at 09:50 AM