This month I’ve accumulated too many skeins of yarn, learned a few new stitches, and wrapped up the presents I made for my mom and sisters for Christmas. I’m also almost done with a scarf for my grandma and still need to make another infinity scarf, fingerless gloves, and a…
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We made it through another COVID holiday. Good, because we’re healthy and together. But it’s not as good as it can be. Because God love my incredible family, but, you know, I see them all the damn time. So we made some delicious food that we wouldn’t normally make. But…
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We took another walk. This was pre-Thanksgiving (the weekend before) when it was cold, but not cold cold because this is Minnesota and we have to take what nice-ish weather we have left. Olivia is quite taken with toasted marshmallow steamers from our coffee shop. Emelia doesn’t care what we…
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Let me tell you about November in Minnesota. It’s cold. It’s possibly snowing. It’s grey and dark and gloomy. It’s Olivia’s birthday month, but still. November is usually a bit rough here. But this year, like many things, was different. For the better, mind you. November started off with some…
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My baby is no longer a baby. Well, OK she is. She still has these moments when she’s still my little baby, but lately, she’s much more toddler-like. Like, she’s really coming into her personality and looks at you like she understands. This morning, I was pulling her shirt over…
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