hop skip jump: rewind

I've had the best of intentions when it comes to blogging over the last couple of weeks. But then it's been one of 'those' last couple of weeks. I know everyone is busy at the moment. Perhaps it's the time of year, the change in season. For me it's been a mixture of those: lots of family stuff, good and not so. Beginnings, celebrations and endings - Audrey's 4th birthday (so fun), a wonderful 20 week ultrasound with our new little one looking a-ok (relief), and then my grandfather passed away suddenly Sunday evening. So, a time of both reflection and gratitude here. A strange mix.

Anyway. I've been missing this space and am going to make an effort to post more regularly. I was going to take a leaf out of Leslie's book and try posting every day, but I'm thinking every other day is a more reasonable expectation for me! To start, here is Dolores monkey, who (with her 3 brothers) found new homes via my etsy shop this afternoon.

Also, while I'm rambling insanely, I may as well add that I've listened to the new Clare Bowditch song about 100 times today. Love it.

Comments

congratulations on your etsy update today - I watched the two minutes of frenzy, it blew me away really!. Well done!

Posted by: Jo | September 19, 2007 at 06:18 PM

I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Some changes are hard, indeed.

Posted by: wilsonian | September 19, 2007 at 08:55 PM

Loosing a grandparent is difficult. My last grandparent passed when I was 19. I think that is why I appriciate my husbands grandfather so very much. I appriciate his storys more and his wisdom. So sorry for your loss.

I love the song... I can see why you have listened to it so much...

Posted by: Amy | September 19, 2007 at 10:06 PM

So sorry to hear about your grandfather, mine turns 88 next week and was hit by a car a few days ago as he was crossing the street (on the green light). Tense times, I hope you have a peaceful week with your family. Happy birthday, Audrey. 4 is going to be a blast!

Posted by: Michelle | September 20, 2007 at 01:15 AM

If you like Clare Bowditch have you listened to KT Tunstall?? She's got a new album too.

Posted by: carolyn | September 20, 2007 at 02:40 AM

Condolences to you on the loss of your grandfather. Please don't feel that you have to blog daily or even weekly, you seem to have a lot going on.

Posted by: Claire | September 20, 2007 at 03:41 AM

Great song! Any ideas when the softies book will be available in the uk or on amazon? Can't wait.

Posted by: Vicky | September 20, 2007 at 04:08 AM

it is a busy time of year. ive been posting infrequently as well. I'm trying to get back on track, though!

Posted by: Dacia | September 20, 2007 at 06:09 AM

i thought of your work last week, i love the fabrics you use for the main body of your softies and spotted a rather lovely brown tweed weave the other day. it was on a stand at an exhibition i went to, the knitting & stitching show, which travels around the uk. they were tester fabrics for the fashion industry being sold off cheap, it is a wool and silk mix, and was £5 a metre (about $2-$3!). i could have bought much more, but just got 1m and some cheap liberty prints.

sorry to read about your grandad : (

Posted by: lucykatecrafts | September 20, 2007 at 06:28 AM

I had the computer on ready to check for the new monkeys and hopefully buy, but between a birthday afternoon tea and to and fro of the computer...i missed it! It was just too quick...well done, they looked beautiful!
Sorry to hear about your grandfather, thinking of you in this busy time of life.

Posted by: Fliss | September 20, 2007 at 08:32 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather ♥

Posted by: Emma | September 20, 2007 at 02:43 PM

Sounds like a sad and difficult week, I hope you are taking a bit of time for yourself where you can.
x

Posted by: Nanette | September 20, 2007 at 03:29 PM

So sorry to hear about your grandfather my friend, glad to hear that all else is well. Thanks for the heads up about new Clare, we are big fans in these parts. Take care, we will be thinking of you xxx

Posted by: sarah | September 20, 2007 at 07:12 PM

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather, congrats on your scan and Happy Birthday to Audrey.
You have had a busy month or so.
I like to post but daily is just too much for me. A couple a week good for me.

Posted by: Dragonfly-Crafts (Fiona) | September 20, 2007 at 07:47 PM

I *love* Delores. Only I missed out on getting her. I think you said a while ago that you don't do individual orders? What about for Christmas time? And I live in Darwin, so it's not like you have to post anything far *grin*

Posted by: Jenny | September 21, 2007 at 09:18 AM

That's a mixed bag alright - highs and lows.

We just had our 20wk scan too - I can't believe how much technology has changed in the wee 3yrs since I had my first. Did you get a pic ? I posted mine, and it looks like Homer Simpson - very disturbing !!!

;)

Posted by: h&b | September 21, 2007 at 06:41 PM

That's so sad about your grandfather. Somehow, life goes on through it all.

I love your little monkey. The ball fringe is a sweet touch.

Posted by: Melissa | September 21, 2007 at 08:27 PM

i love your beautiful blog ... your dolls are fantastic!!

Nice Greetings from Austria!

Posted by: marmelis | September 22, 2007 at 06:34 AM

My sympathy for the loss of your grandfather. You seem to be getting touched by all of life's big things lately.

Posted by: Caron | September 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM

So sorry about your grandfather, Fiona. I hope you have many good memories of him.

Posted by: Anamaria | September 26, 2007 at 10:46 PM