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Exploring

exploring new textures

Embracing

embracing the mess, knowing that it is evidence of a night spent with good friends

Designing

designing a little vest for my little man, hoping that it will be ready in time for spring

Drinking

drinking whole bunches of chai tea using the concentrate i read about over there

Relishing

relishing the return of the light and not having to turn the lamps on until dusk

Watching

watching Ewan explore seashells in the best way he knows how, by putting them in his mouth

Trusting

trusting that he will make good choices if given good options

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Indoors

visiting – warm, indoor places.

Rum Cake

sampling – favorite holiday recipes.

Steam Rising

watching – steam rising from the chimney, as temperatures dip lower and lower.

Sticky Pecan Rolls

testing – new recipes to see if they make the cut.

Plush Alphabet

Japanese Paper Art

A Book for Ewan

making – christmas gifts for the little ones and big ones.

On the Wheel

Garter Stitch Loveliness

scattering – other projects around the house, so I am ready whenever/wherever downtime hits.

Book in Bed

reading – this book, far too late each night.

The Menu

listing – and planning, getting ready to host our very first Christmas in our home.

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Babette

finishing – the ugliest crochet blanket ever.

hoping – that even though it is ugly, it will always have a place in our home.

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Calendar Inside

using – a new calendar. Despite the chaos in my life right now, it is amazing how something as simple as a 500 yen calendar can make me feel as though I am in control of my life.

Bluest Blue

smelling – the hydrangeas. They are everywhere and I can’t stop and admire each one that I pass.

Deliciousness in a Jar

eating – nutella. How is it that I didn’t discover this amazing hazelnut and chocolate spread until now?! It is perfect on everything, but I especially like it on apple slices.

All Things Go to the Mouth

watching – Ewan discover toys.

brainstorming – about a top-secret project that is really inspiring me right now.

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enjoying – huge cloth diapered butts with animals on them.

wishing – that big people could get away with having animals on their butts.

listening – each night as I nurse Ewan to sleep, Aaron reads aloud to us. Right now, it is the Da Vinci Code, the definition of a page turner, and a reason to be grateful that Ewan nurses for sooooo long.

eating – tiny, red japanese grapes. Oh how I will miss these when we are gone.

feeling – this new yarn slide through my fingers. Each morning, during Ewan’s morning nap in the sling, I sit down for awhile at my spinning wheel. Slowly treading the pedals, watching the yarn gather on the bobbin, and listening to the quiet sounds of my babies breathing, is an extraordinarily peaceful way to start the day.

wearing – my favorite patchwork skirt. I love skirt season!

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