Monday, February 27, 2017

{ Sick kid, Organization and Fierce Dragon }

February 24, 2017

Life sure likes knocking you off kilter once in a while, doesn't it?

I was doing so well with my daily blogging, then last week my Nick got sick and wasn't feeling very well all week, so I set everything aside to take care of him.

If you ask him, I baby him too much when he's unwell.  I panic, I over react, I stress and worry.  He thinks it's funny albeit a little annoying.  But I can't help it, my kids are my world and I live for them and their well being.  You moms know how it is.  If they hurt, you hurt, if they're sick, you're worried.  It is what it is.

Anyway, I got busy with him and home life, and so on, and before I knew it the weekend was upon us and now we're back here on Monday.

He IS doing better, and so here I am, back on track and getting right back on the blogging horse.

Last week I did a bit of reorganizing.  I've said a few times already that I feel like we moved into this big house and just placed things anywhere and never really got around to decorating.

I've slowly been going through closets, and rooms and different areas and finally doing what I want with them.

One of those that was needing a lot of attention, was the linen closet.  My word.  It doesn't help that when the kids or the husband need something, they go in there and in order to find what they want, they throw everything else around or bunch it up into little balls.  Like who does that???

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It wasn't terribly bad, but it was bad enough for me.  I couldn't stand to look at it anymore, and why on earth was my sewing machine placed in this closet?  Well I asked my husband to put it away for me in the closet.  I meant OUR big closet in the bedroom, he apparently thought I meant this one hahah

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It's hard to photograph the closet, so I tried to get as much of it as I could.  I got everything organized again by what they are.  Bottom shelf is bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, plus I was able to fit some blankets too.

Next shelf up is bedding, sheets and pillow cases, and then curtains and extra bedding that is not used as much.  The very top is pretty much extra blankets, and random odds and ends.

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I actually went in and added some labels.  Granted these are not the right labels for this kind of job and eventually I will redo them, but for now, it will work.  I figure this way when they want something, they can at least read and grab from the correct pile.

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The house is nowhere near finished or the way I want it to be, but it's certainly getting there.

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The weather has been downright insane.  One minute it's hot, the next minute it's freezing.  One minute there's a wonderful breeze, the next minute the trees are waving back and forth with high winds.

I just wish Texas would figure out what it wants, and stick with it.  Annoying!!!

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Life is just, life around here.  There's a lot of the same day in and day out, like laundry, and cleaning and such.  Sometimes I wonder what I'm going to blog about or what I'm going to show you because I feel like I'm not really doing anything super interesting that anyone would care to know.

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Either way, I'll always find something to blab on about, even if just to show you my latest creations.

In an attempt to force Spring into my home, I've whipped up a few little flowers for my dry branches.

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They sure brighten up the room, and make me smile when I walk by.  If Texas is not going to give me Spring and warmth outside, I'll make it myself.  :)

This weekend, I worked on another project.  My daughter loves dragons and I had been wanting to make a crochet one for quite a while.

Fierce Dragon

Say hello to my Fierce Dragon.  I started him on Saturday morning and worked on hi on and off, while watching movies with hubby, in between laundry and cooking etc.

He was such a joy to make.  I learned a lot because I'm more of a blankets and doilies and flowers etc kinda crochet gal.  I never really ventured into Amigurumi or anything beyond that.  But I have been wanting to expand my skills and hoping to make a few pieces here and there for a few months, then maybe right before the holidays, have enough merchandise to sell :)

Fierce Dragon

Look at that chunky tail hahaha  I love him, he is just the cutest thing ever.

Fierce Dragon

He even has some fire coming out of his mouth. 

Fierce Dragon

My Jasmine is in love with him, she tells me she's going to keep him forever.  I sure hope she does and maybe one day passes him on to one of her children :)

Fierce Dragon

I learned a lot through him.  I learned that I definitely overstuffed him in some areas, as you can see above by the filling peeking through.  I frogged a few pieces, I lost a stitch or two and then had to make some up in some areas.  I struggled sewing it all together and making it look neat.

Fierce Dragon

But now that I've made him, I'm also a lot more confident in what I'm doing when it comes to crochet toys. 

By the way, I completely forgot to stuff his arms.  Like completely forgot LOL  I made the arms, then did the fingers (which were a pain in the royal you know what, cause I'm not used to making them) and sewed it all.  Only then did I realize that I never stuffed them.  They look fine though, but I was thinking "good grief girl, you left them hollow".

Anyway, he is all done, and I'm going to make another one some time this week.  I still need to finish off Part 9 of the Mandala Madness though and then Wednesday Part 3 of the Scheepjes Hygge CAL comes out.  So much crochet, and so little time.

Well I'm going to go make myself a cup of tea.  Check on my boy and see how his schooling is going then watch Dr Phil while I visit you all for the Happy Homemaker Monday.

Hope you're all doing well, hope you had a great weekend and I wish you the best week ahead. 

See you tomorrow friends
xoxox














28 comments:

Gail said...

That dragon is so awesome!! I'm in complete awe of that. Wow. You should definitely get some up for sale. Fantastic job!

Simply Quaint said...

Omg Sandra what a wonderful job...a dragon, seriously, I crochet but no way no how....you go girl...you've got to make some creatures to sell....you're good.......

Wendi said...

Your post are wonderful. I find joy in the ordinary so I enjoy seeing post about every day life. Glad N is feeling better. The dragon is amazing! You could certainly sale those.

Sandra said...

Awww thank you Gail. I am going to be working on some to sell, they're fun to make :)

Sandra said...

Awww thank you Rhonda. I just started another since everyone in my house is fighting over this one hahah I do want to sell some, they are a joy to make :)

Sandra said...

Awww Wendi you are so sweet, thank you so much :) I had way too much fun making the dragon, so yes, think I need to start selling some :)

Simply Quaint said...

He is surely awesome...I can't wait to see what else you do....I know you will be able to sell....adorable.....

Blessings

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Oh golly, life can be topsy turvey sometimes. Prayers and huggles. I love the little dragon and think his arms look fine!

Jean said...

Great dragon! I think his arms look fine without the stuffing. Our linen closet is in need of a bit of organization as well. Pretty sure a closet is a closet to most men.

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

I hope all of your family is well soon. I like the flowers on the sticks. Who would think? Oh, you did my dear! How creative. Strangely, I just put my sewing machine in the linen closet. I didn't have anywhere else safe to put it. This means my closet is now crowded and needs reorganizing.
Be blessed!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

Sarah said...

Love the dragon! I've made several blankets, but haven't worked up the courage to try other things.

Lulu said...

Sandra the dragon is so adorable..you did an awesome job..Love the flowers also, good idea to brighten a room..
glad your baby is much better ...

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