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

[Patty]

Lucy - I was clicking about on the web several months back and found myself at the door of your wonderful story and color!How bright and joyful and fun! I've almost finished my first starburst afghan and also painted some furniture as I continue to receive inspiration from your lovely home and spirit. When my thoughts are a mosaic of colors, I am at my most calm and yet creative. Isn't it just a wonderful place to be....Go for the gold! Thank you for sharing.

[the Redneck Junkers]

Happy, loving, and uplifting photos ,as always!
We're Luvin' It!
Dana, Darla & Greg
the Redneck Junkers

[PinkCat]

So pleased to hear you're having a smiley-face day. I love the pink stacking dolls and the cute tiger. You're pictures are always so lovely and cheery! x

[Grankhan]

I´ve seen your lovely work and I thought maybe you´d like a thread organizer, check this ;)
http://www.elperrocarpintero.blogspot.com

[The Curious Cat]

What a lovely week to look forward to - the whole family together! I can see why you are so happy! You're husband is so good too - I agree! :) xxx

[Ivana]

so nice to hear everything is going smoothly. pictures are adorable. love the bags and finding colours!!! great.
enjoy the little man. and the bigger ones too. Breastfeeding the little ones is the most adorable thing that I have done in my whole life. hope you enjoy it that much too. enjoy your comming week with your complete family.
hugs from Croatia.

[aqdb]

in my blog as well you are famous
go and see
http://ctextile.canalblog.com/archives/2010/02/13/16317994.html
Marie

[Jane]

Its good to know that the good days are about again, Little Mans tiger is gorgeous. I hope half term is good we are looking forward to it all too. Jane x

[Jayne Walton]

Thank you once again for bringing such joy into our lives, such happy pictures. Have a great half term, and hope to hear soon that you have won the handmade olympics, which will be a very well-deserved victory. xx

[Jo]

So lovely to hear you are slowly recovering from the whirlwind that is the first weeks after a new arrival. I loved each picture, but special mention has to go to that utterly wonderful tiger! What a talented and creative little boy you have- he obviously takes after his mummy!!

Jo x

[Pom Pom]

What lovely color you share! May you have a love-filled Valentine's Day!

[Annegret]

A happy Valentine Day to you and your family!

Annegret

[TracyMB]

Love the tiger and yahoo on feeling almost normal again! I know I've read it somewhere, but can you remind me what type of yarn you use? I must make the Granny's Flowerpatch pillow and always love your amazing colours. I am terribly handicapped without an LYS, but thank goodness for the net. Thanks in advance!! :)

[Crafty Mermaid]

Oh what a wonderful way to spend a day! I'm going to try to do the same tomorrow :)

[Claire Hilton]

So glad you are feeling more "you" I think a lot of people underestimate what having a baby by ceasarian does to you its not just having a baby its an operation as well if you had a kidney out you wouldnt be expected to "get over it" quickly!! also anasetic does awful things to you & takes a while to get out of your system so all in all I think you are doing great the best thing you can do is be kind to yourself & it sounds as if thats just what you are doing your post has cheered me up no end as I just had my handbag pinched...there was no money in it but my glasses were so I am having to manage with my old ones not working too well!! still its a minor thing in the greater scheme Ill survive, on the plus side I get a day off work tomorrow to go sort things out so might get some hooking in :)

[Josette]

what a nice hubby, hopefully he will pick up something delish for valentine's day!

[cozy kitchen by the sea]

You are just toooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Christine]

Hi Lucy, Your blog is so cheerful! As a mother of one, and an "empty nester" at that, there are days when I can really use a little cheer. Also, you've inspired me to start some new crochet projects! Enjoy your weekend!

[melanie]

Hi
I love your blog and have been reading it for an age now, so I have added it to the blogroll on my blog, I hope you do not mind this.
Take Care
Love Melanie xx

[Leanne O'Hara]

Lucy,
Here is something to keep you smiling from Canadian Artist Terry Ananny. I have the Rideau Canal painting as my desktop background. I went skating there the other day and it's beautiful. His colors made me think of you at Attic 24 Enjoy!
www.terryananny.com/Skating%20on%20the%20Ride...

[Shannon]

Have a lovely, color-filled weekend!

[steam showers]

I adore those little wooden stacking dolls!

[Sarah]

Your home is so cozy and cheerful! I love your use of color ~ so inspiring! And I completely get seeing home around you and liking what you see. That happened to me this week, too. It made me feel so grateful! And tulips! Gosh, I love them. Yellow being my favorite. I am enjoying a dozen colorful roses for Valentine's Day right now =)

[FLOR]

It's so lovely your home!!!
I voted for ATTIC24 and I hope
win the olimpics.
Sorry for my english it isn't so good.
Happy weekend!!!
From Buenos Aires
Regards
FLOR

[Tina]

Wishing you another happy day tomorrow Lucy:) Love your heart garland, you are so clever!! ~ Tina x