Another list. A favorite things list. In two parts because I”m lazy. Of course.
- In case you’re new to my blog, there is nothing, obviously, that can come close to my favorite people, and the things they do are actually my favorite ‘things’ – but this is not going to be a sentimental list of mommy moments. There have been so many of those lately, and if I start to make a list, I’m sure to start weeping uncontrollably out of pure joy. (For those of you wondering, MM has recovered remarkably from his hospital visit!) So this will be a superficial list of ‘things’ you can actually buy (for the most part), if you are so inclined.
- Stuffed little martryoshka dolls here and here. The last batch of cuties sold out almost immediately, but I think Ella is planning on making some more for her etsy store before Christmas. Her scarves are amazing too – I need to stop dropping by unexpectedly at Etsy. Even more dangerous than ebay. Here is Lauren (also below) with her little doll. While I was trying to take the pictures she kept bringing the baby up to the lens to kiss the camera. Ha. Fun stuff. ( I know, I know… a haircut is in order. The hair clippies are sooo cute, but they last all of 5 minutes in her hair. She is my wild child!)
- This apron pattern, and these dress patterns/kits. I’m not sure when the order site will go live, but I’ll be standing in line. After I sell some of my own stuff on ebay, that is.
- And Anthropologie has this duckie mama and babies toy, an adorable set of journals from, who else, Denyse Schmidt (who also has this string quilt for sale at Sundance, which is not at all affordable, but I will drool nonetheless), and this, maybe in the small size for our kitchen. And also this happy colorful beach umbrella, on sale! Who wants to buy a beach umbrella when fall is just beginning? Um, that would be me.
- Many of my favorite things are already in our home. Well loved, and full of memories. This quilt is a recent addition to that pile. A crazy beautiful, frayed and ripped, cheaply thrifted one. I love it already. And so does Lalu. But it’s too heavy for her to drag around… doesn’t stop her trying though. (!)
- MM’s new skateboard is not one of my favorite things. I’m not sure exactly what to think of the developing ‘coolness’ of our not so little boy, actually. Crocs? Black t-shirt? Bumble bee skateboard (no, I didn’t see the bumble bee at first, either)? Someone is influencing my child, and this (below) is not my influence. I am the opposite of cool. I’m sure I’d have him wearing little gnomey covered handmade knickers and knitted (by me) mockneck sweaters (I wish). Guess he wants to be more like his dad. Weird, huh? So much for gender neutral childrearing. Except for the occasional theft of my lip gloss to draw graffiti on our mirrors, and the bumpy ride he gave Lalu’s little doll in her dolly stroller to see how far he could throw the ‘baby’ out of the stroller when he hit a bump, there is absolutely no neutral tendency evident. Should I be worried?
- An adorable ebay dress for 3-5 yr olds here, by Cactus Blossom Designs. Out of Aunt Grace repro fabrics. And a matching hat. Need I say more? Okay, yes, maybe that I can’t possibly buy anything like this on e-bay when I can (theoretically) make it myself. But really I have no idea how to do that “ruching” thing with the gathered top and bottom tier. Very nifty trick, I must say.
- And after a list of rather pointless things (depending on the severity of your fabric and color addition), here is one of my very favorite things in the ‘whole wide world’ (as my little MM says): The ‘look’ my husband gives our children…
- I know I said no sentimental items on the list… I can’t seem to help it! More inconsequential, but lovely items to come in the next post.
) Favre was brilliant too. We are a very happy family at the moment. Sleepy kids, happy husband. Yup. Great night.
