Hook + Yarn = Catharsis

So, between toddler meltdowns and teething babies this week, I still managed to get a few new projects completed for my customers.  Super pumped about that, since normally I don't even get to pee alone...but what Mom does?   I've also been trying to help my DH with his new clean eating/fitness program, so there's a lot of early mornings making lunches and cooking oatmeal going on in my house right now.  I must admit, it feels pretty good to get back into the swing of the WAHM thing.  I crochet a row or round in between diaper changes and feedings, and try and work on my Facebook and Etsy store in between juice refills and pretending to be a scary dragon or brave knight.

All around, if I manage to get all of that done and can send Mr. out the door in freshly ironed work clothes with a healthy lunch I figure I'm doing pretty good.  Which is huge for me to admit, since I have some residual PPD/Mommy guilt from after our first LO was born.  Admitting that I'm doing a good job despite sometimes not getting the laundry put away on the same day that I wash it is huge.  2 years ago I would've felt like a complete and utter failure.  Not now.  Which is why I'm no longer on my meds (Yay!!).  

Crochet has been a kind of outlet for me, it helps to calm my brain down when I start to go into freak out mode about not being "Super" Mom.  Who would've thought that a hook and some yarn would help to pull me out of the pit that PPD tossed me into?  

So, here is some of my yarn therapy from the last week :)  

Custom Order Owl Hat

Cutest.  Thing.  Ever.  Can't wait to see the little one wearing it!!!

Better Late Than...

    It's been far too long since I've written anything.  But mostly because we've been pretty busy.  Two moves, a new job for Mr, plus a new baby and we got married.  So both writing and my crochet habit kind of got pushed aside.  Since I'm a little rusty, I'm just popping in to say hi for today.  That, and to post a few shots from the last little while :)

Traditional Celtic Handfasting Ceremony July 20, 2013

Hay Bales and Smooches

Our wedding was outside, on the hottest day of summer. No large bridal party, just us and our girls.  It was fantastic, and we couldn't be happier. The picture on the left is of our traditional celtic handfasting ceremony, I braided 13 colours of ribbon together and our hands were bound with it. It's where the phrase "tying the knot" originates from, and it was lovely.  My grandmothers' (who is no longer with us) hummingbird pin and wedding ring were attached, as was his grandmothers' wedding ring.  Just a way for them to be there when they physically couldn't.  Our seats were hay bales, as was our backdrop decor.  Complete with a little wooden shoe planter because his family is Dutch.  We has a great day surrounded by family, smiles and sunshine.

Hungry Caterpillar Photo Prop - Available in my Etsy Shop

I've been picking away at some crochet over the last little while, like the caterpillar photo prop, as well as a turtle shell and these cute owl hats (below).  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.  

9-12 month Owl Hat

Child size Owl hat