Busy but enjoyable

Before I went to the Uk I placed another order with Deramores to be delivered to Rebecca´s, this time for just cotton and bamboo to make some crochet burp cloths.

I usually use this yarn for making hot cloths for the kitchen, so knew it would be quite soft

I also ordered some brushed cotton material and wadding from Doughty´s, again for burp cloths, 

didn´t think you could have too many of these!

When we moved Mum in June, my SIL gave Rebecca her sewing machine so I thought I could make these when Rebecca was at work
As it turned out, Antoni asked me to rework a couple of curtains, chopping them in half and redoing them, so I didn´t actually get round to making the cloths. Next time

With all the walking and activities and the change in weather/pressure the fibro kicked in with a vengence so I  did settle down with my hook

The cotton yarns were 100g balls and much softer than the bamboo which were only 50g

but they were the same price, hmmm, cotton it is then

One of Rebecca´s work colleague´s is also expecting, but a couple of weeks behind her, I had already made and sent a pair of lemon bootees to her, as at the time she didn´t know the baby´s gender, now we know, so I ordered some blush yarn to make her a couple of cloths too

I left the yarn there so I can finish off the second one when I go back in November

These were the ones I took wrapped up, although they did get a little creased

  

I also started a little sleeveless top, which just needs the armholes doing, but I forgot a photo

I then received an email stating my flight had been changed, like Chris´s, pinching a day

I rang them stating this was not convenient and they could only offer me a flight the following Saturday evening.  What a shame, never mind! That would do very nicely as Rebecca had several days off that we could spend together.

We attended a couple of baby events, one in Mothercare, which was quite informative, especially concerning the legislation regarding car seats etc, gosh and to think those years ago when the carry cot was just placed on the back seat and Mum would be placed in the back of the car carrying her new born!
They had event offers too some of which we snapped up
Then it was John Lewis
Surprisingly it was set up in their restaurant not the baby department and with independent suppliers, some offering hypnobirthing, bottle solutions even baby swimming classes!
Absolute mine field, but we came to the conclusion that whilst some of these ideas/items were useful they certainly were not essential and some of them were just worrying a new Mum to have it all, regardless of the expense.

We spent hours going through some of the unpacked boxes from their move, discarding items for charity and relocating others and making space for all the baby items that have been collected.

You totally forget how much space one tiny person can effectively take up.

All to soon my time was up.
I had my return train ticket to Gatwick, giving me ample time to get to the assistance desk and through security and found that I was whisked over to the gate
It was a late flight 9pm with me arriving with the hour change early hours, but we were home by about 2.15am

But then I can do it all again in November as I am going back for the baby shower

A few projects to do in between though......

take care
xcx

Uk adventures

Been there and done that, now back home again

We went on the 1st October, flew in to LGW, then took the train to Reading, spending the night with Rebecca and Antoni before heading off to Basingstoke on the train to tie up various legal matters at the solicitors.

Never been to Basingstoke town centre, but it was all pedestrianised with 2 shopping malls to go through, such a lot of walking, but we were successful with our efforts.

Next it was taking a 20 minute taxi ride to Chris´s niece to pick up the car, on to Old Basing to collect Mum as we were taking her to her caravan in Weymouth for a few days. As she is now in the care home it was the only way to spend some quality time with her.

It´s a huge site, this is the view from her elevated position

At least it wasn´t raining, although coming from 27/28C it did feel very cool

Her van is a 2 bed, 2 bath one, so it quite spacious and comfortable

We had a wander around Weymouth, visiting Mum´s favourite shop which sells very colourful clothing to crystals and incense sticks and everything in between.

Unfortunately Mum was feeling too well so couldn´t accompany us on the Friday, on the drive to Exeter as I was staying with Daniel, Shine and the girls for the weekend, so it was a quick turn round for Chris as he drove back to Weymouth.

It was so lovely to catch up with them and to enjoy spending time with the girls, playing and having fun.

Saturday saw us taking a rather long bus ride to visit Buckfast butterfly and otter sanctuary

The station and line has been renovated and restored with steam engines, offering trips out, although we didn´t have the time to do that.

But we did visit the museum, which was very interesting, 

Thomas the tank engine

Old coach ready for renovation

A rather nice model of the station

There were some beautiful butterflies, although most of them were off flying about and very difficult to photograph

You can see how hot and humid the house was, fogging the camera up

The Iguana was happy watching us, watching him

On to the otters, where we managed to catch the feeding time and watch their antics. One otter was 23 years old and he had lost his waterproof coat so he was quite content to just sit and catch his fish on the bank  and let his partner swim and dive to entertain us.

You had to be quick before they skittered away

It was a good day out with lots of new memories made and resurrecting old ones, as I remember taking my two to this place many years ago.

The weekend ended all too quickly and it seemed no time at all before
Chris was back to take us back to Reading.

Chris´s flight had been changed, which was a shame as he had to leave a day early

whilst I still had another week with Rebecca.

Well that´s probably enough now, so more for another post

take care

xcx

Forgotten post!

I have been having a little fun with the bondaweb

I decided to make a cushion to match the Hungry caterpillar I made for Rebecca

It´s 18", but I only had a pillow for 14", but you get the gist

I shall buy the correct size when I give it to her.

I purchased some fabric on the theme and sent it to Rebecca so she could bring it when she came over

So this is the back

I also made a couple of burp cloths using 100% cotton yarn

along with some using brushed cotton

They are in here!

Silly me I forgot to photograph them, so will do when they are opened

My order from Deramores arrived, so I now have a little stash to work with

This was supposed to be a post from 30th September! But I forgot to finish or post it
Then I was off on my travels, thought I may a well post it now then do a follow up!

xcx