It’s been a while since I last did a Taking Stock, but I love to do it every now and then. It’s a great way to remind myself of all the little things that have been happening lately. So here it goes:
Making: a crochet ripple blanket (I’m pretty proud about this one).
Cooking: a crumbly lemon slice.
Drinking: hot Milo as always.
Reading: the Poldark series.
Wanting: some weather warm and dry enough to finish painting the tank.
Looking: at crochet patterns on pinterest.
Playing: minecraft, minecraft, and minecraft – well the kids are anyway.
Deciding: what to crochet next.
Wishing: that it was still holidays.
Enjoying: time spent in the mountains with my family over the holidays.
Waiting: for some warmer weather.
Liking: the warm fire to toast my feet in front of.
Wondering: why we still had a childproof lock on our craft cupboard – it’s gone now.
Loving: watching the three kids work together to draw up plans for their minecraft worlds. So much creativity and communication.
Pondering: what vegetables to grow this summer. Country Boy asked my opinion on decorative gourds the other day. I’ve never had an opinion on gourds before!
Considering: making cheese this weekend.
Buying: birthday presents for Meg and Toby.
Watching: the Star Wars trilogy with the kids (the original 3 of course) – they like it.
Marvelling: at how quickly piglets grow.
Needing: more sunlight.
Questioning: the wisdom of our government – particularly on the issues of green energy and asylum seekers. Where has our compassion gone?
Smelling: the first jonquils – my favourite flower.
Wearing: scarves, beanies, and coats
Following: lots of interesting instagram accounts – I’m loving it there (here’s mine if you’re interested!)
Noticing: the cobwebs in the corners of the room. The wood heater creates so much dust
Knowing: that I am struggling to keep up with blogging – it happens every year at this time. The short, cold days meant that I don’t get much sunlight, and I don’t get to do much after work, both of which stifle the creativity a little.
Thinking: about where next in simple living – I still have lots of ideas to share.
Admiring: the beautiful view of Sydney from Taronga Park zoo. We visited over the holidays and had a fantastic time
Sorting: our filing cabinet – I couldn’t believe how much junk there was in it – it’s gone now!
Getting: excited about Problogger in a few weeks time.
Bookmarking: birthday cake designs ahead of birthday week. Toby is still busy studying in the Womans Weekly birthday cake book. Meg has decided on a bracheosaurus. Note that she has gone right down the the species.
Opening: parcels from Bendigo Woolen Mills
Giggling: in the lunch room at work while reading this post by Mrs Woog
Feeling: proud of my blog redesign. I did it all myself, and I have learnt so much.
Snacking: on the choc mint slice that Meg loves to make.
Helping: to feed the sheep
Hearing: rain on the tin roof as I lie in bed.
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Do you have an opinion on gourds? What has been happening at your place?
Thanks x
I too am waiting for some warmth. Bring on Spring I am so done with Winter.
You are so clever, that blanket looks great! And isn’t that view from Taronga the best! those giraffes are so lucky to have that view! The blog re design looks great, well done you! And bring on pro blogger! Hope to see you there! Xx
Looking forward to problogger too – See you then!
It is cold here too and I too am loving the warmth of the fire. Lucky you that you get to head to Problogger andI do love the new blog look. Clever you.
Thanks x I’m loving the new design too!
Your crochet blanket looks fabulous! perfect for this cold weather. Lovely Taking Stock, must be the week for it 🙂 xx