Happy Day

Hello!

I'm having a really Happy Day today :: no particular reason for it, nothing momentous has happened, but for the first time in quite a while I've been feeling kind of ordinarily normal today. A bit more like my old self, the self that was happily there before Little B steamrollered in.

Been pottering at home this morning, taking pictures, and really enjoying just being here and seeing my home around me and liking what I see. I think of late that I've been so very wrapped up in caring for Little B and trying to keep my head bobbing above water that I'd kind of forgotten how to just relax and enjoy being at home. And it feels really good to reconnect with my messy, chaotic, colourful, creative home-space and to find how lovely it all suddenly looks to me, even under the layers of dust.

I've got some hyacinth bulbs growing away nicely on the mantel, I think they're going to be blue ones and I'm looking forward to them blooming very much.

I also recently put these little wooden stacking dolls on my mantel too :: I found them in amongst the Christmas decorations and remembered I'd bought them aaages ago, in November 2008, intending to give them to Little Lady that Christmas but completely forgetting about them. Aren't they pretty?

I've got some lovely purple tulips on my table this week, although they are almost going over now. I think that this weekend I'll treat myself to some more, perhaps some cheery yellow ones. I never tire of tulips :: a jug of them on the table cheers my soul enormously.

A quick snap of my bags hanging in the hallway, I know, I do show you the strangest things, don't I?! I went to open the front door earlier this morning (a big box of nappies being delivered), and was suddenly really struck by the colours hanging there. Even though they hang there every single day, it was almost as if I was seeing them for the first time, does that sound bonkers? Probably a little eh. Its just that I seem to be having that kind of a day today, a real lovely eye-opening visual kind of a day. And oh it feels great!!!!

On my table, next to the jug of purple tulips and in amongst the other table-mess, there stands a rather lovely stripy tiger. Isn't he cute? His big pink tongue is cleverly connected to lollipop sticks under his belly so that it can move in and out...ahhh I think he's super!

He was made by Little Man at school yesterday and seeing him there has reminded me that I do miss spending time with my Little People. They've been soooo good since Little B arrived, adjusting to the diminished time that I can spend with them. I'm really looking forward to next week when they'll be home for the half term holiday, and hopeful we can spend a little more time together. J is also going to be home with us next week which feels like the biggest luxury. He decided a short while ago to book the week off as unpaid leave so that he can be here to help out, even though it means we'll lose quite a bit of our income this month. Gosh I do love my husband.

 

Been doing a bit of sporadic cleaning today too, nothing drastic, just swishing my pink feather duster around the place and zooming the vacuum cleaner across the carpets, carrying Little B with me as I went. It's only minimal housework, but has made the place seem a little more together and ready for the weekend.

See I've got my favourite magazine all lined up ready and waiting for the weekend too, waiting for the Perfect Moment to present itself  so that I can lose myself in it's pages. Although have to confess that I did have a sneaky peak at the first few pages this morning whilst milking, just couldn't help myself. It was scrummy I tell you, I adore the spring issue magazines soooo much.

Well will have to love you and leave you for now as I need to go do milky stuff with my Littlest Man now....wishing you all a weekend full of Perfect Moments, ♥ enjoy enjoy enjoy ! ♥

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Comments

[teerter hang ups]

Love the lickety sounds!

And, yeah, my cats used to eat off my spoon/fork/plate, but no more as they have a bit of a weight problem and are verbotten from eating people food.
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[teerter hang ups]

Claire Alcock said...

Love this post JJ - blogging can be great solace from angry men in car-just-been-towed mode.

[teerter hang ups]

I called the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Mammal Rescue earlier and got a very helpful woman on the phone who told me that they - along with the city and state wildlife foundations - were aware and had received several pictures. (S)he is a harbor seal, very alert, loves to pose for those cameras, and appears not to be lost – just indulgent and grateful to have found a peaceful sanctuary full of fish! I hope I can see him/her soon.

[Rachana]

hi Lucy,
thankx for being there in case of crachet emergency.
i have been working on your bag pattern ,and some how my count is going wrong,i feel like giving up,please help me with the counting you used in the making of your fabulous bag,i cannot find the pattern here.
hope you had a wounderful weekend
luv
Rachana

[Nathalie]

Hi there - new to your blog. Those stacking dolls are the cutest things ever!

[kerrie]

Hi Lucy... You won the RikRak Handmade Olympics !! I am so happy & excited for you. You truly deserve it for making our world such a brighter place to live. Thank you !! k xx

[Teresa]

Thank you Lucy for such an inspiring blog, espacially when you are so busy with your little ones ( Welll remember what that's like!)
You have inspired me to finally pick up a hook and get crocheting and I am very pleased with my early efforts

[Jane Delcambre]

Hummmmm....I think the contest is over. CONGRATS LUCY!!!!! Let us know what it is that you won. Won by a landslide girl.....hehe. You deserve it. We luv ya!
Take care :)

[Dar Kleinheksel]

You've got me "hooked" literally! Can't wait for directions on the heart. I love your easy to follow directions (I'm pattern challanged!) Thanks for all the time you take in sharing your colorful world!

[The Crafty Librarian]

Lucy, I have house envy! It's lovely, thanks for sharing with us :oD

[Karen]

Hi Lucy...I never really comment on blogs but I have been reading yours now for a few months and I absolutely adore the colours of your work, and I love your view. I am a knitter and have never seen crochet done in such an appealing way. I love it! I feel happy reading your blog : )

[Michelle in California]

a real lovely eye-opening visual kind of a day.

you know why, don't you? sunshine!! yes, it's happening here in california too. =]

the tiger is to die for! such cute little people craftness! movable tongue...ingenious, indeed! '->

[Mandy]

Hi Lucy

Just wanted to pop in and say a HUGE thank you because i have successfully followed your granny square tutorial!

[AlisonRobertson]

Hello Lucy! It must seem very strange to get mail from people you dont know. But I really wanted to say how much I enjoyed your blog.
I love all the colour and the crochet which my grandmother taught me to do. I really love the idea of it all coming back into fashion. I have blankets galore!
Congratulations on your new baby . My daughter has just had her 4th and I am loving all the cuddles and baby smells .
Please keep up the blogging it brings smiles to us all .
Take care and thanks again x

[Shorty]

Love the pictures and am glad to hear of your relaxing, creative day! I long for a day just like that! Perhaps this Sunday it will be my turn.... : )

[Tonia]

I just discovered your site thanks to a link frm tipnut. I love all your projects and your color choices are wonderful. I also crochet every chance I get and I make a lot of my own patterns, or in many cases I adjust or combine patterns to get the look I'm going for. Your site is so inspiring that I will be following it regularly. Thanks for all your lovely work.

[Joan]

Just found your blog. LOVE IT!!!! I'm an American currently living in your beautiful country. Have taught myself crochet since the winters are so cold and gloomy. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Nicky]

Hi Lucy, just wanted to say 'Hi' and offer my thanks as you have sorted out many weeks frustration with your great 'Ripple tutorial'. I was determined to crack it, but with your help it was weeks and not months!
Love your blog, I'm having a 'Happy Day' too. Great isn't it?

Nicky

[Janette]

hi Lucy,

so glad you've had a bright and cheerful day really hope the weekend and half term is everything you hope it will be. keep up with the colour, love Jx

[Carole]

I voted Lucy. And OMG what alot of votes you`ve got, well deserved. Have a fab week off with the family.

Love Carole from Rossendale xxxxxx

[Beth]

Fun visit to your colorful house today...I especially like the tiger. Also, British Country Living is also my favorite magazine. It's just luscious! Beth

[Mousy Brown]

I LOVE those happy days - may you have many more! :D

[Aggie]

Dear Attic24!

Congratulations to new, healthy baby Little B. Fantastic. Take care!

I also would like to mention that I have mentioned your blog address in my (newly started) blog, as inspiration for all crocheted things in beautiful, happy colours.

Hope you don't mind!!!

Take it easy,
Aggie/Agneta!

[Ryan]

I love your heart garland. I meant to make a similar one but never got around to it, maybe next year...

[Patricia]

hello Lucy
I just love to come here
I made a litle mention about your blog in my own if you like to see
www.patriciaaquihagato.blogspot.com
Thank for being such an inpiration