Friday Thinking

Thinking about the weather :: in my little part of North Yorkshire, the weather and the overall light levels have been very poor in the past fortnight. It's been seriously dim, grey, dank and gloomy and not very pleasant to tell the truth.  But in the past few days, there have been little pockets of light to be found :: mostly it's been the early morning and early evening when the sunlight has managed to penetrate the dense grey clouds, and oh, I have appreciated it! Tiny little patches of lightness at either end of the day's greyness which have lifted my spirits enormously.

Thinking about my view :: these views from the Attic were taken yesterday morning, around 8am. Of course we ended up with another dull, grey cloudy day, but the start of it at least was quite breathtaking, if only for a very short while.

Thinking about my breakfast :: I've taken to eating my breakfast outside this week. It's been cold and fresh, and I've really felt the need for cold, fresh air first thing in the morning. It clears my head and revives me a little after what has often been a very restless night for me and Bump24. We are not sleeping great, me and the Bump, our nights are a whole load of blurrgghh. Yet I am surprisingly OK with it.

Thinking about my back yard :: my view across the breakfast bowl is not especially inspiring right now...my summer flowers are more or less over, and then there's that wall look, the wall which I had fully intended (but failed) to paint during the summer months. Love my watering can though, don't you?

 

Thinking about my feet :: I'm still wearing my crocs, sometimes with bare feet and sometimes with socks. I did try one day last week to go and buy some sensible winter shoes, but rather embarrassingly I found I could no longer bend down enough across the expanse of Bump24 to actually get the shoes onto my feet. The poor shoe shop assistant (a trendy young man with sculpted spiky hair, it was that kind of shoe shop) was not sure whether to laugh, offer to help, or run away. In the end it was me who ran away, and so my crocs are still having to carry me about. I think this winter I'll have to wear crocs in dry weather and wellies in wet weather :: not ideal, but what can one do when ones tummy is the size of a small house?

 

Thinking about my neighbourhood :: we went to our local park, me and the Little People, at the very end of one day this week (think it was Wednesday?) Me on foot (in my crocs) and the LP on two wheels :: you can see Little Lady in the above picture, a little dot-on-wheels zooming down the grassy slope.

 

Thinking about the end-of-day :: the light was beautiful at the end of this day, around 5pm or so. Long, golden shadows and full-on Autumnal-ness, a welcome respite from the grey.

Thinking about my Little People :: I ambled along, watching the Little People cycle, swing, climb, run, enjoying the great outdoors. I enjoyed Them enormously during this late Autumn afternoon, enjoyed their energy, their lust for life, the way they make me feel so proud just to be a Mummy-in-the-park.

Thinking about the Sun :: I really, truly, completely appreciated the Sunlight during this hour at the park. Tried to breathe it in and hold on to it. The sun has been such a rare sight during this past fortnight, hiding out behind all the greyness.

Thinking about Where I'm At :: this month seems to be rollicking by at such a rate that I often find myself almost feeling out of breath with it. Can it really be Pumpkin Day tomorrow?? Already? The last day of October already?? Tomorrow I will be twenty-eight weeks pregnant, moving into the third trimester. Can it really be so??

There is much to be done in the Attic24 household in the next few weeks, and I am simultaneously horrified and excited by the prospect of it. I really need to apply myself wholeheartedly to the business of Nesting. Of tidying, sorting, clearing, organising, painting, sewing, prettifying and homemaking.

So I'm telling you this now cos it may well become a little bit more Erratic-in-the-Attic in the next week or two, and I don't want you to worry about me if I'm suddenly absent.

I'll be Nesting.

And Nesting is Good.

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Comments

[Deb Scudder]

Have you seen the Crocs with furry liners?

[Devon Hanna]

Lucy,
Again I thank you for inviting us into your world in Yorkshire..and what a beautiful picuture you have painted..I hope you all had a very good pumkin day,,and I look forward to reading about your little world,,take care of yourself..

[paula]

Amazing beauty in all these pictures.

[donna]

Such an exciting time Lucy. I remember the feet/shoes thing well. In fact I had hot itchy feet at the end of each pregnancy and if Crocs had been around then they would have been perfect for me.

My ripple blanket is coming on a treat and featured in my local paper this week (see my blog). It's all thanks to you that I am making it and loving making it. I wanted to make one years ago when I saw Alicia Paulson's one on her blog but could not make head or tail of any pattern. Your clear concise instructions are perfect, thank you darling xxx

[Rosana]

Hello from Spain!!! I love your blog so colourful and interesting. I have a prize in mine, if you want it. I look forward to your visit.
Kisses

[Peng Peng]

Your blog makes me appreciate life's true little pleasures, thanks for that. Am appreciating the wonderful colours of Autumn as well.

We'll be missing you when you are 'nesting' and come back as soon as the 'nest' is 'ready'...

[Tilly Rose]

Lovely photos.... I adore skylines soooo much. You sound very busy of late.Remember to take time out for yourself
Hugs Karen x

[Jane]

Good luck with your nesting, I love your beautiful colourful crochet too. Jane

[Kylie]

Hi found your blog a week ago and have been loving the tutorials THANKS! It has been a long time since I picked up a hook but with your help it was all easy. What I really want to thank you for is that my 13 year old was also inspired and wanted me to teach her! Which I did with your help. She has started to make a summer garden granny square doll blanket for a small family friend. So thank you for sharing, all the best with your little bump and don't forget to take some time for you in amongst all of your nesting! I wish you all the best! Thanks again for the lovely pics, blog and wonderful tutes.

[Kathryn]

I third the winter crocs suggestion. I've ordered before from http://www.sweetfeetshoes.co.uk, and their service has been very good. They have Blitzen crocs, which are an updated Mammoth - more waterproof. Perfect for winter for someone who can't reach their feet, I should think. Happy nesting :)

[Naomi]

My bump is just a little behind yours - bending is getting a little tricky here too ;) And nesting is starting to happen here as well - it is both enjoyable but a little tiring lol!

Loving your blog, reading how you do things is improving my crocheting, and encouraging me to try bigger projects, so thank you! oxox

[stefi]

Hi Lucy! I'm an Italian girl, my name is Stefania and I'm 24, I love crochet too, and I take inspiration from you! thank you for your blog... Stefi

[Debbie]

Breathtaking pictures!!!..I haven't been on in a while, CONGRATULATIONS on your bump...Take care and HAPPY PUMPKIN DAY to you..

[GingerYoshi]

I love reading your posts and seeing your beautiful photos. Happy nesting!

[Krista - Poppyprint]

Lucy,
Fluff your nest. Be well, be content. We'll be here when you get back!

[Marian M-S]

Beautiful fall pictures! I read your post here on Saturday morning, and it was a wonderful meditative way to start my day...thank you!

[Joy]

I enjoy seeing your photos of your area... and your garden wall that you neglected to paint?? It looks PERFECT just the way it is... so much MORE character. thanks for sharing.

[Vicki]

Lucy,
My best wishes to you for a peaceful and satisfying nesting...take your time, find pleasure in all the preparations...ah yes, I do remember it well, really was a magical time, one that cannot be duplicated. Happy, happy nesting!
~Vicki

[jeane]

oh new mth again on sunday. wish u sweet sweet november =)

[pinry]

what a reflective, thought-ful post - seems to fit well with those golden autumn days. i understand about the tummy thing! and my feet swelled up terribly when i was pregnant, so the adjustable birkenstocks were a godsend! it was slip-on shoes all the way!

[Mihaela]

Enjoy your nesting, dear Lucy!We will be here,we will be patient,we support you, because WE LOVE YOU!
Like I said before,you are a bit of each of us,that's why your Attic gathered us (My God,did you understand my English?!?)
Your little colorful world of your mind and soul "brighten" indeed "our days", and what a friend would we be if we wouldn't understand and support you in such a delicate moments of your life?....
It's our turn to show you our love, even if it is a "virtual" one, not materialized in a concrete help with the daily pursuits that are to hard for you, because of the many, many miles that part us....
It's our turn to "brighten your days"!
The invisible strings that bound our souls, thanks to you, are strong, even if it is hard to believe.The comments of your posts, demonstrate this!
So,cheer up,dear Friend, we,the Living Yarn Balls,are here!

[The Coffee Lady]

Your breakfast makes mine look like something I want to hide under the sofa.

[PinkCat]

Beautiful photos - they've really captured autumn and your thoughts and feelings at present.

Don't worry about us. Enjoy nesting - I'm sure you'll make your home very cosy! And we'll all be here when you feel like coming back. x

[K. Anne]

They make winter crocs. Lined and everything. :)

[Ilaria]

What a beautiful place! Happy nesting :)