Escapism ...

This week has been one of those where you begin with a relatively long list of things to do and as the week progresses it becomes painfully obvious that it doesn’t matter what you do the list will not be completed ... in fact it ends up longer than it was on Sunday night!

Sick kids, bungled reports, schlepping all over Melbourne correcting some morons’ mistake, dress up days at school, information sessions for school camp at ridiculous times that no human mother could possibly attend, paper work for our business that I just couldn’t postpone any longer, self imposed sewing deadlines and the list goes on.... what do you think didn’t get done? ... mmmmmm

I had a baby sitter for Joshua during one of my sprints to achieve the removal of one of the items from my list this week. It was the first time for ages that I have left him and he was mildly anxious about the separation before I left. When I finally got home (after only 2 hours mind you) he ran outside to greet me and told me about how he had missed me so very much. As he stood up on the deck peering down at me through the railings he asked suspiciously, “Mummy has you still got yellow hair?”. I am not quite sure what colour he thought it would have changed to in his absence. I should say at this point that yellow is his term for blond ... the kids have all called my hair yellow at some point in their early years. I am not sure if this is a complement or something I should be addressing with my hairdresser.

Although I seemed to spend a lot of time in my sewing room in the evenings this week, I didn’t get a lot done, however, I do have a package that I have to send off on Monday ...

 

I will post more on Monday but for now I should run, my husband and I are off this morning for an overnight child free escape down the Great Ocean Road. Thank you to the fabulous tag team of babysitters that will be eaten alive by my kiddos over the next day & a half!

Before I go I have to show you some pictures of my little Witch and Wizard  ... it was “W” week at school this week J. The costumes are from Megan’s 7^th birthday party which was, of course, a Harry Potter Party. I made the 12 these costumes, with some help from Meg’s nanna (I can’t knit!). There were quite a few of the preps dressed the same as my two yesterday ... courtesy of their older brother or sister who attended Meg’s party. This year we are planning a Mad Scientist Party ... I need more room on my list!

A day for remembering, Anzac Day ... Lest we forget!

Have a great long weekend! Oh and to those celebrating Easter this weekend ... Happy Easter!

Kellie

Comments

[Lisa]

What a week you have had! Have a wonderful weekend away with your DH. Your little Witch and Wizard look fab. The Mad Scientist party will be a great theme - I made fizzy bath bombs with Sarah and some of her friends a few years ago which was a great "experiment" for girls.

[tracey petersen]

I like my description on your sidebar - two teens and a qulting machine!

I love the look of the intriguing package too.

I note the gryffindor scarf, thank goodness they're not in slytherin!

[Jodie]

Oh , when my kids were little we had huge dress up theme parties too - I miss the parties, now its just videos and pizza .

[driftwood]

wow, that sounds like quite a week, your sewing looks great, and the wizards look very impressive. hope your night away is wonderful!

[Jade]

The harry potter costumes are fabulous! I'm so impressed with how much you get done, not withstanding the extra things on your plate you could do without. And your workmanship is perfect, as always!

[selina]

Hope this week is a better one...I usually struggle with doing what I want and not what needs to be done! I need to restrain myself from the sewing room!

[periwinkle]

Hope you had a nice night away, looks like someone is getting a special parcel through the post- lucky thing .Love that turquoise dot fabric. They look so cute dressed up as 'W'. Pilchard is cute too :-).
Lisa x

[chookyblue]

just found your blog.........lots of beautiful things here........I will be back........

[Lynne]

My grandson for a while wanted yellow hair. He has brown hair and he was 3 in January. We think think he wanted yellow hair because his girlfriend has yellow hair.
He now wants blue hair!

[upstatelisa]

Hi Kellie, the photos of your projects are very intriguing. Hope you had a good overnight with hubby. The costumes are just darling and their smiles just darling-er (is that a word?).
L.

[Jodie]

Oh you poor thing... Sounds like you had such a hectic week last week... I hope it's all settled down a bit for you now... The kids look fantastic all dressed up in their costumes!!! How was the getaway with the DH over the weekend??? I'm having my first 'grown-up' child free escape since I had my bub this weekend and let me tell you now.... I CAN'T WAIT... Everything looks absolutely fabulous in the crafty pics.... I'll be watching my mailbox with anticipation.... I so hope you like your 'little' package when it arrives in your mailbox this week... :)