Hooky Hideout

This is what our living room looks like today, it's become a Hooky Hideout. This colourful woolly den was constructed by Little Man this morning :: he stepped in to help when Little Lady came into difficulty trying to do it by herself.

Looks like fun don't you think?

I've been walking around and about this construction all morning smiling to myself, it's made me hugely happy to see my cushions and blankets put to such good use. I have a sneaky little feeling that this will become a very Sweet and Treasured Memory for me.

Such fun to see my Little People play together too, I've noticed more and more that they choose to play individually a lot of the time these days. I delivered some snacks and drinks there this morning. Lunch was eaten there too. Even Little B was invited to be In the Den :: he seemed to enjoy it, laid on the cushions, kicking his little legs and looking up at the ripply roof above his head, his Big brother to the right and his Big Sister to the left. Soooo sweet. Heart-skippy stuff for sure.

 

J is back at work today after his fortnight spent with us, but my Little Peeps are still at home as their school is closed for teacher training. This has felt like the longest holiday, and I mean that in a good way, its been such a lovely time for us as a family. Back to normal tomorrow though, school for them, playgroup for me and Little B. But for today we're enjoying the end of our hols cosied up at home, waiting for Daddy to return from work. We've missed him. I'm going to light the fire in a little while (the weather's turned unexpectedly cold and wintery today) and make J's favourite meal ever-ever-ever (thai coconut curry, I'll post the recipe soon).

I uploaded my holiday pictures last night and will try to write some words to go with them a little later on...I'd like to share it with you before it becomes a distant memory. 

Anyhow, I need to hop off now and go cuddle Little B who has just woken up...here's hoping all is well and happy in your little patch, maybe even some Sweet Treasured Memories happening for you too? Hope so.

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edited to add :: 4pm :: just in case you were beginning to think that life is all a bit too perfect here at Attic24, I can tell you that the Hooky Hideout came crashing down a short while ago after rather a lot of arguing and argey-bargey. Ah well, that's life.

Comments

[greenrabbitdesigns]

How much fun is a hideout, especially one that bright!!
Sorry your weather is not so good today, bright and sunny here in N.Ireland.
Vivienne x

[Sarah]

Our weather looks lovely from inside my air-conditioned library (same temp all year round). I'm hoping the weather holds until the end of May when i can stop studying and start hooking (hopefully outside in the sun).

[The Garden Bell - Kate]

Wow... I'm early today and got the number 2 spot. But, it's always fun to start my week with a visit to the Attic.

Today's posting brought back soooooo many childhood memories. My and my brothers were know for quite the forts in our day. But, they never ever look so charming and colorful. I want to crawl right in with your little one's to tell our secret tales. But, I must find my flashlight for a good ghost story.

Enjoy your day waiting for J's return.

Been spending quite a bit of time out in the garden and not hooking, but will be back at those grannies soon.

Stop by for a visit again when you can find the time.

Have a great week,
Kate
www.thegardenbell.blogspot.com

[The Vintage Kitten]

I wouldnt mind a colourful den like that. I seem to remember using my mothers candlewick bedspreads for mine LOL!

[Connie]

What a colorful way to start the day. Thanks for bringing back happy fort memories!!

[Mark Sabine]

Oh this brings back memories! I spent many, many happy afternoons 'hiding out' in similar constructions at my Nan's house! Although - the heady mixture of being at Nanny's, pumped full of sweet things and surrounded by siblings and cousins usually resulted in a pretty raucous 'trashing' of said den, followed by lots of jumping around and pillow fights! Yours look like they have been much better behaved and made far more sedate use of the facilities! I love your home - exactly how one imagines the perfect family home to look and feel. xx

[Jude]

Love the hooky hideout. I was taken back in time yesterday, when our three aged 9, 11 and 13 took time out from the Wii and got the pop-up tents out in the sunny garden, and played like they were 5 again..., with blankets, books and cushions!

[cate]

that brings back memories!

cate, x

[Patsy Farghaly]

When I was little I would make Forts out of anything.
My Children loved forts too. Now my Grand Kids do. When we lived in UK the washline made great Forts. Thanks for the great memories.

[M by M]

Love it <3

[fee-bee]

what a beautiful snuggly hideout I used to love making these when I was a girl but it was not as colourful and cosy as this one

[Emma Angel]

Lucy, what a lovely post! The children must be having so much fun in there.
Your crochet has the ability to look wonderful in whatever situation. I love the way that despite using different colours it all seems to match. It's wonderful. So much colour and texture. x

[Plain and Joyful Living]

Oh, such amazing colorful beautiful things your son gets to create with...
Our children make "forts" too of our quilts and such but none as beautifully colorful as yours!

[Janet]

That hideout looks dead cosy and colourful. Looking foreward to your coconut curry too!

[Carolyne]

Hi Lucy,
I have just discovered your blog and think that it is wonderful!
I too am a stay at home Mum, living in the north and crocheting when I can :o)just thought I'd say hi.
Carolyne
http://pheasantsfrogsandbananabread.blogspot.com/

[andigal]

I think you have created sweet and treasured memories for them. I imagine that when they are grown that they will be able to look back at this wonderfully warm and beautiful home you created for them and smile.
Love the crochet fort!

[Nina]

Ah, pure bliss to see all this beautiful crochet used for playing! Your children are truly blessed to grow up surrounded by all these lovely colours :o)

[Jennifer]

What wonderful memories, and such a very pretty fort. I'm so glad you have had such a long holiday as a family, it sounds wonderful. Looking forward to your recipe as I absolutely adore curries. Enjoy your fire and extra snuggles.

[driftwood]

looks like a heavenly rainbow of a hideout to me! bitterly cold here today too, I might have to find a blanket of my own to snuggle up warm in x

[Bethan]

I am incredibly jealous! My childhood dens were never this colourful and twee! and deffinately didn't come with den-room-service!

Daffodils are nearly over in Guildford but I have a bunch on my desk to help with escapism from revision.

[Jenny]

How cool is that hideout! Totally puts my former bedsheet and clothes maid den to shame!!! Have fun, Jenny x x x

[San]

Thanks for sharing those sweet memories!
Thanks to you and your delicious blog, I've picked up the crochet needle after again and actually managed to make one of the advent stars using the linked tutorial!!
I'm pleased with the attempt, so off now to find some bright wools to add cheer to the home. Any suggestions on where to buy?
San

[Shannon]

ohhhh, I want to curl up in that hideout with a book and a cup of cocoa!

[Camila F.]

Looks like so much fun!!! Love the colorful hideout!

[Deb]

Oh dear, never lasts long does it that idyllic playing and getting along?

Envious that you have an extra day's hols. Back to school here and ugh, feel crap. On the other hand, weather here is wonderful!