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Jan 24, 2012, 4:32 pm
Whinnie SPRANG out of being sick over the weekend and hit a serious creativity jag. She told Papa that she …
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Jan 23, 2012, 1:38 pm
There’s the cast-on for the 2@a-time sock knit-along I’m hosting over on my knitting blog. Mindful Knitting Sock knitting needn’t …
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Jan 21, 2012, 5:32 pm
I do not enjoy sewing. I enjoy being able to make things. But the actual process of sewing? Nope. Just …
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Dec 29, 2011, 10:54 am
Wanna learn to knit toe-up socks? 2 @ a time? Using magic loop/circular needles? I thought you might! I’m creating …
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Dec 22, 2011, 4:45 pm
…but swinging weather a few days before Christmas? Yeah, we can handle that! Comment - Like
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Dec 17, 2011, 9:55 am
http://www.alexandracooks.com/2011/06/29/buttermilk-blueberry-breakfast-cake/ Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 7:54 pm
No matter how cold the weather — or frigid the creek — they WILL be in the water. It was a beautiful day. Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2011, 10:45 am
“Is it reasonable to expect someone to find what they’ll love in the future by doing things they don’t love right now? Doesn’t it make more sense that people will discover all sorts of things they love by exploring what intrigues them? In a rich environment where they’re supported in what... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 10:09 am
Nothing fiber-related to share today — with the partial exception of Whinnie’s dress in these photos. I knitted that for her earlier this year when she requested a ‘yellow dress.’ Yes, I completely and totally geek out when she chooses to wear one of the (many) items I’ve hand knit for he... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2011, 10:18 am
“It’s much better to be their partner than their roadblock. If you become an obstacle they’ll find a way around you. Is that what you want for your relationship with your kids?” —Joyce Fetteroll If your child is more important than your vision of your child, life becomes easier. —Sandra... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 9:50 am
One day long ago a 2 year old Nic asked for something at a store. I cannot remember what, just that it wasn’t a simple thing like bubbles or a $1 toy. Out of my mouth popped a simple suggestion that has worked wonders for the following decade–and continues to serve well with all three Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 11:32 am
Except when you bring along an entire backpack of art supplies. Makes sense, really. I bring my knitting basket along everywhere for exactly the same reason–because I do not wait well & I get bored easily. With take-along art supplies we all win. Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 4:04 pm
Ah, complete untethering. Wordpress app for iPhone. Why does this thrill me? 1- I am waiting for a new adapter for my old iBook. 2- my iPhone is with me always, and it is my tool for photographing all our adventures. So now I can use my iPhone for blogging & getting these photos up Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2011, 8:54 am
The t-shirts and shorts are being packed away; sweaters, slacks and (hand knit) socks are replacing them in the drawers. Even though I adore Autumn, it is harder to say goodbye to Summer this year. These last weeks of the heat have allowed us time to play at the park with friends and to come Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 8:49 am
…going…. …going… GONE! Waiting is tough. Whether at a restaurant waiting for food; or at a store waiting to check out… My strategy, my ‘toolbox’ if you will, for dealing with these moments is my cell phone camera. Focusing the attachlings’ attention onto themselves (and one another) ... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2011, 8:14 am
One moment she was playing at the park The next, it seemed, she was ill and nestled on the sofa for the remainder of the day. Thankfully, after days of languishing and rest, she is back to it. Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2011, 8:38 am
This past Saturday found us in downtown Indianapolis whilst Papa Chris attended an expo. So the attachlings and I headed to the Indiana State Museum. Fun was had, questions were asked and answered, we even had a quick, kid-friendly conversation about bigotry and racism (‘thanks’ to a vintage Kla... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2011, 9:30 am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday have become regular park dates. Three different (and equally wonderful) parks with somewhat different collections of friends. Tuesday is shopping day; groceries and CSA pickup. Thursday (aka, as I am typing this post) is our official ‘do nothing day,’ imposed by me so ... Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2011, 8:29 am
Photo credit & all rights to above photos reserved by: Descending Roots Photography Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2011, 8:24 am
No Theo’s were harmed during this ‘photo shoot.’ Theo is a seriously-silly 8yo. Both of the above shots were totally staged by him… That second photo cracks me up because of his face — the whole pose he held for about 90 seconds whilst I took several shots. Seriously. He’s totally faking... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2011, 7:58 am
Curious, happy, loved children learn. Life can be sparkly and big or sparkly and small or just interesting and as long as the children feel safe and secure and supported (which is part of being happy and loved) their natural curiosity will be undeniable. We’ve been very busy this past month. There... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2011, 8:42 am
Nic the sweet, the big-hearted & the silly. Nic is fantastic with little ones (and these days almost all children are ‘little ones’ to his growing self…) And little ones love him. He has the size of a small adult, but the heart and playfulness of the child that he still is. Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2011, 8:06 am
During these last few months of her ’4-ness’ Whinnie has been changing rather dramatically. Gone are most of the nuances of her toddler & babyness. She is confident and focused (most of the time) and articulate and compassionate (most of the time…though less-so with her brothers ) and she exhi... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2011, 9:16 am
“Human hands transform humble materials into works of function and beauty.” ~ Craft in America (PBS series) One day I decided that I wanted to learn to knit. My intention was straightforward….I want to be able to do ‘it’ and maybe someday make a pair of socks. 2 1/2 years into this ‘knit... Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2011, 7:50 am
Isolation breeds isolation. Depression works to deepen depression. Inspiration is hard to come by when lacking new experiences. New books, *new* cardboard boxes, new (or renewed) friendships….all these things feed our spirits, and hence feed our vibrance and creativity. I forget these things. I si... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 7:55 am
Above photo from Conner Prairie: Civil War era one-room schoolhouse converted to a telegraph office. Someone recently asked me what my blog’s agenda was. Huh…as I didn’t realize I had an agenda, nor by extension did my blog, I was hesitant to answer. The more I pondered the more it became clea... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2011, 7:38 am
Our neighborhood school is in session right now — for the first day of their school year. Seems the perfect reason to celebrate a ‘not back to school’ day. Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2011, 8:17 am
Nic’s 12 now. With the exception of his baby face, he looks about 16 in size, though. His birthday was very good, he reports; there was cake and a visit to the lego store and a pool party with friends and birthday money from grandparents. Later he purchased new computer games with said birthday m... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2011, 8:55 am
Theo turned 8. Yes, that looks like a giant donut. No, it’s not one. Theo requests the same cake every year — red velvet — and only for his birthday. So this year it was a red velvet bundt style cake. We had a busy day planned (including the big birthday trip to the Lego Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2011, 8:17 am
Hot. It has been really, freakin’ hot here. So we’ve been homebound, much the way we were last winter when there was too much snow and ice for the road crews to clear our paths. That made me think of the phrase ‘heat blizzards.’ There are times, at least in this part of the world, Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2011, 4:31 pm
This week has been at times unbearably hot…and others, like today, delightfully cool & sunny. We’ve been home and away; to Conner Prairie, the zoo and various shops. The above photo amuses me (and you never know what you’ll get with a cell phone camera) because instead of looking at the tiger,... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2011, 7:56 pm
First, a completely obligatory photo of Whinnie. I love her hair like that. For weeks I’ve been trolling the internet (especially Pinterest) looking for organization ideas for my pantry. Problem was a pantry that used to be a laundry closet is not all that common. But that’s what I had. Ok, that... Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2011, 6:11 pm
Perfect weather for this…play at a local spray park…Whinnie & Theo ran and splashed and made new friends for nearly 4 hours. With absolutely minimum snack breaks Once we were home, I settled in to enjoy the newly-arrived Knit Picks catalog while the kids played in even more water. The cat was be... Comment - Like
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Jul 4, 2011, 7:47 pm
Whinnie & Theo explored the new exhibit at the childrens’ museum today. We haven’t been there since the end of May (as part of my usual avoidance of the summer crowds there…) Looks great! Can’t wait to explore it soon. Comment - Like
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Jun 29, 2011, 9:46 am
Yesterday was a great day for line drying. It was clear, sunny and not humid. Whinnie worked to hang some of her own clothes on the lowest lines. She didn’t do it the same way I do…but I didn’t correct her for I knew that they would still be dry by the end of the Comment - Like
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Jun 20, 2011, 1:49 pm
Start with dollar store pool noodles Cut them in half long ways Use toothpicks to fasten the halves together side by side or end to end Use furniture, toys, pets…whatever to create hills and ramps Send marbles down Repeat as needed Comment - Like
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