Been waiting for our very first strawberry to reach perfect ripeness. That day was yesterday and I shared the experience with Little Man. That single fruit was completely, unbelievably delicious and worth the wait. I SO wish there were a hundred more.
Little B continues his stint of early wake ups. Four-forty-five this morning, hence him requiring an afternoon nap. He built this nest of cushions and blankets especially for himself, took a lot of care with it's construction, then sweetly crawled in amongst it all to rest. I SO wish I could've done the same.
Our days are shortening at an alarming rate as we plummet into Autumn here. The good thing about that is that I get to witness the sunrise at a reasonable hour of the day (seven-twenty). The light and beauty in the sky took my breath away this morning, it was glorious. I SO wish it was still Summer though. Sorry, but it's true.
I continue to pick these sweet little posies of flowers from my back yard, yippee!! The nasturtiums, geraniums and sweet peas are looking a little windswept but still pretty good for October. I adore having them beside my bed, they make me really happy. I SO wish for a good nights sleep tonight, I've not been having my usual deep, luxurious dead-to-the-world shut eye of late and I miss it.
Things here are fine, thank you SO MUCH for all your words of kindness on my last post. I am still snowed under with a heap load of must-do's this week (I go away on Friday) and many things demanding my attention, but I am feeling a little easier about stuff. Just a little.
I wish I could give you all a big hug. This blog and your friendship means the world to me. Thank you so much for visiting, reading and chatting back to me.
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Hello Lucy - I sent you a message earlier, but possible submitted in the wrong location. I absolutely love your sense of color, and fell in love with the crocheted bag you made for someone using primarily blue coastal colors. I am just now getting together all the colors I need to create a similar bag, and wonder if you might be willing to share your pattern for the round medallions you added to the bag.
Michele
Posted by: Michele Boucher-Hines | October 02, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Wow, that sky looks gorgeous! I was very impressed with the moon last night - almost full, very low in the sky, and looked huge - also very bright. A true sign of harvest time. Little B's nest looks very snuggly! I hope you have a lovely time in France, really envious of you and those who will be there with you.
Posted by: One-oh-four | October 02, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Well, at last a chance to say 'thank-you' Lucy. Usually when I think about posting a comment there have been so many already that I do not bother. I love to read your blog for its inspiration, insight, crfats, anecdotes, loving care, honesty and thoughtfulness. Many thanks.
Posted by: Adele | October 02, 2012 at 10:24 PM
My Mum grows tomatoes and for the past few years I have never bought any. However, she has three plants full of tiny tomatoes, all green. We have been ripening them with bananas, and she's fed up because of all the attention that has gone to waste.
I'm battling on with my ripple mini blanket, the colours don't look so well put together as yours, but heck, it's my first attempt.
Posted by: Anne Marie | October 02, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Yes thanks Lucy for continued cheering and inspiration. I haven't commented for a while , but always read your lovely blog. Have a great time in provance ( wish I could have come) love Sue xx
Posted by: Susan wright | October 02, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Hi Lucy, So good to hear from you again. Are you off to France on Friday? I'm soo jealous, the photos looked amazing! Hope you have an fantastic time, you deserve it. I make handmade soaps & bath products and am thinking of designing one in honour of you. I think rainbow colours would be good, hmm what fragrance to choose? I'd be happy to send you a sample, let me know where I can send it to. Looking forward to your next post.
Vicki x
Posted by: Vicki | October 02, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Next year I am going to plant nasturtiums, geraniums (the only one I do plant at present) and sweet peas... it must be so satisfying to have the color and scent. Please remind me what I have to do when!!
Posted by: Fiona (KnitKnatKnotUK) | October 02, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Love checking in on your blog - gives me a chance to escape even if it's only on my 15 minutes tea break in work. Would love to have a slightly different life where I had time to make and create but bills must be paid and kids need my input! Those few minutes where I get to check in allow me to dream and I wanted to take the time to say thanks - my day wouldn't be the same without it! From Tipperary, Ireland
Posted by: VCrafty | October 02, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I remember when I was little, my Nanna used to grow beautiful strawberries in her garden. What a delight to enjoy 'just picked' berries still warm from the sun. Maybe I will grow some next year....
Posted by: Sandi Butler | October 02, 2012 at 10:44 PM
I'm glad you're doing well. It's nice to have you back again, I make time to check your blog every day. That strawberry did look delicious! Strawberries are my very favorite food. My strawberry patch only produces a few, and very early in the summer, but it's always a joy to eat them. Funny about Little B needing his nap with the early wake-ups; my little girl, newly turned four, is back to napping most days again since she started preschool this fall. She's exhausted lately! It's nice to have that hour of quiet that I thought I had lost over the summer when she was more rested.
Posted by: Thistle | October 02, 2012 at 10:49 PM
So glad you feeling a bit better! Have a lovely time! (Provence?)Cannot wait to see the photos!
Posted by: Bonnie | October 02, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Have a great time away xxx
Posted by: Rachell | October 02, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Home grown strawberries are the best, just like how much better home tomatoes are too. Sweet little guy having his nap, and boy do I remember those early starts to the day way back....
Beautiful pictures as always.
take care
wendy
Posted by: wendy | October 02, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Have a fab time next week - I wish I could come! My little fella will be two next summer, so maybe by 2014 I'll be able once more to go away, leaving the sproglets behind. By then I trust you'll be offering long weekends in Dorset or similar ;o)
In the meantime, I'm making a baby ripple for a friend's first baby, with four Rico cottons and two Debbie Bliss Eco-cotton - the latter is plusher than the former, but the colours go really well together. Must set up a Flickr account so I can show you. I will be so sad to see it go to its new home! x
Posted by: Lisa | October 02, 2012 at 11:04 PM
PS - the point being... Thanks for the Neat Ripple pattern! x
Posted by: Lisa | October 02, 2012 at 11:05 PM
I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling a teensy bit better about everything. I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. I wish I could've joined in the fun.
Posted by: Anuja | October 02, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Strawberries this late in the season!? Wow, I'm impressed! And I'm glad to see you're feeling a little better. Sometimes, especially women, I've noticed, go through these rough times for no real reason. Eventually, we snap out of it. I have faith all will be okay in your world!
Posted by: Brianna Asaro | October 02, 2012 at 11:12 PM
4.45 wake up - ouch! That's still night time!I feel for you, it makes for a veeeery long day when they wake early. You must be shattered. Your strawberries are gorgeous, and how great to still be picking poseys into October. xx
Posted by: Gillian | October 02, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Oh to be able to build a den of cushions to snuggle under and nap! He looks so cosy, I don't know how you managed to resist :)
Posted by: Claire | October 02, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Your photos are always a treat. You will remember to pack your camera, I, and I'm sure everyone else who reads your blog, are looking forward to photos from France. I do hope you have a lovely time.
Posted by: Irene Porter | October 02, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Thank you Lucy for all that you share with us. Read you makes us more joyful and excited about life as you are <3 I wonder if you can imagine how nice it's to feel you friend, even if we never met eachother!
A big hug
Claudia from Italy
Posted by: Claudia | October 02, 2012 at 11:22 PM
There's something particularly sweet about the first and only strawberry ready to eat on a strawberry plant. Wishing you many more : -)
Posted by: Trudy | October 02, 2012 at 11:25 PM
I really love your blog and I'm very pleased to hear that you get out of it as much as you put into it. I found your blog, and the Granny Stripe Blanket, via Ravelry, just when my life needed a fair bit of therapeutic activity, and I'll always appreciate it, and you, very much.
Posted by: MsZeb | October 02, 2012 at 11:31 PM
What a cozy little nest he has made!
Posted by: Hannah | October 03, 2012 at 12:44 AM
I commented on your last post but I don't think it got through, I am still a bloggy beginner. I also found you via ravelry, read your blog, and fell in love, (not in a bad way you understand lol).
your pics are gorgeous and provence sounds like a dream, tho I wouldn't care if it was the isle of sheppey if it was a crochet/knit fest. (Am plucking up courage to approach knit and natter group at local library tho my town is a bit cliquey).
Little B sounds a bright button which is why he is up so early (my niece was the same, she is 23 and super clever now). School time will come soon enough though I don't want to wish his precious young time away, I think you will feel better as I did when my youngest started school - she is in her last year now! (I had 8 year gap between the boys and my girl - yikes).
Much love
Susan
Posted by: Susan Greenhow | October 03, 2012 at 12:45 AM