i am truly living the good life out in the country...
not a thing to do today but raise my son, walk my dogs, and tend to my little garden.
i am starting an indoor salsa garden with tristan, he loves it! he calls the little plant sprouts "pants".
how lucky can a girl get?
i think HAPPINESS is the fruit of two people in love, who have worked side by side together, never giving up.
love,
lynsie
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
good boy, bood goy!
lately my 18 month old has been saying two and three word sentences, but he says them forwards and then backwards. its so surprising because he says the right things in the right context. i feel like i am always looking at him with one eyebrow raised; waiting to see what's next! it sounds a lot like gibberish, but he is a little linguist.
i remember when i was 14 i went to boston with my mom and little sister. we drove out to DC and visited a family that had two little toddlers that spoke backwards. it was SO strange! the little boy was named palmer, but he called himself remlap. these kids could play chopin and beethoven better than my piano teacher. they could read and write. they had good manners. they were three and four years old!!! i was a little too young at the time to fully understand how advanced that was, but it left a lasting impression on me.
point of my story:
i think i might need a piano over here... looks like we might have a genius on our hands!
love,
lynsie
i remember when i was 14 i went to boston with my mom and little sister. we drove out to DC and visited a family that had two little toddlers that spoke backwards. it was SO strange! the little boy was named palmer, but he called himself remlap. these kids could play chopin and beethoven better than my piano teacher. they could read and write. they had good manners. they were three and four years old!!! i was a little too young at the time to fully understand how advanced that was, but it left a lasting impression on me.
point of my story:
i think i might need a piano over here... looks like we might have a genius on our hands!
love,
lynsie
Thursday, January 14, 2010
efforts at domestication
despite all of my crafting talents, i have yet to really master the art of knitting.
i learned crochet when i was a very young girl. my fathers mother taught me in an attempt to keep my busy little mind and body still in her house full of collectibles and knick knacks. at least i am pretty sure thats why she had me chain the first row of crochet i ever did. it wasnt long before we both grew fond of our time to sit together and chat while we crochet side by side. i was always told that i have an old soul. i have always preferred the company of those who can carry on a conversation with me... ;) anyhow, i practiced and practiced and practiced my crochet work. i did it at school, at home, at church, in the car, in the store, you get it. i got so good that i could make a granny square with my eyes closed in under a minute! (4th grade, boo ya) yep, i rocked at cats cradle too.
but i never learned to knit.
i met an old friend the other day. she taught me how to knit within a few moments. it was kinda magical, actually. she said she comes from a family tradition of crafting and knitting. she is truly gifted at knitting. her gift extends to teaching, and i was amazed that i was knitting before i even completely understood how. some people have a true gift of teaching, and it is so neat to learn from them! i went out and got some bamboo needles and chunky yarn and i've been practicing my knitting a little every day. its AWESOME how funny a lot of my projects look the first time i try them. i am making adam some socks right now, and the difference between the shape of the first sock to the second is laughable. LOL. oh well, i think i am in a learning phase of life right now anyways. i like comparing the first "rough draft" project to the second or third one. i love evidence of my progress!
since i am not buying any clothing for 2 months, only using or refashioning fabrics that i currently own, i really have to figure this domestication stuff out! adam needs some socks right now and i asked him to let me try to make them before he goes and buys them... no pressure or anything. well, you already know how those socks are going... but you better believe i am gonna keep knitting!
i hope that somehow after this project i will be able to feel more empowered and prepared for the unexpected. i cant help but wonder what it would be like to be in haiti right now? my heart and soul go out to those people in need. how can you be prepared for a disaster like that?
love,
lynsie
i learned crochet when i was a very young girl. my fathers mother taught me in an attempt to keep my busy little mind and body still in her house full of collectibles and knick knacks. at least i am pretty sure thats why she had me chain the first row of crochet i ever did. it wasnt long before we both grew fond of our time to sit together and chat while we crochet side by side. i was always told that i have an old soul. i have always preferred the company of those who can carry on a conversation with me... ;) anyhow, i practiced and practiced and practiced my crochet work. i did it at school, at home, at church, in the car, in the store, you get it. i got so good that i could make a granny square with my eyes closed in under a minute! (4th grade, boo ya) yep, i rocked at cats cradle too.
but i never learned to knit.
i met an old friend the other day. she taught me how to knit within a few moments. it was kinda magical, actually. she said she comes from a family tradition of crafting and knitting. she is truly gifted at knitting. her gift extends to teaching, and i was amazed that i was knitting before i even completely understood how. some people have a true gift of teaching, and it is so neat to learn from them! i went out and got some bamboo needles and chunky yarn and i've been practicing my knitting a little every day. its AWESOME how funny a lot of my projects look the first time i try them. i am making adam some socks right now, and the difference between the shape of the first sock to the second is laughable. LOL. oh well, i think i am in a learning phase of life right now anyways. i like comparing the first "rough draft" project to the second or third one. i love evidence of my progress!
since i am not buying any clothing for 2 months, only using or refashioning fabrics that i currently own, i really have to figure this domestication stuff out! adam needs some socks right now and i asked him to let me try to make them before he goes and buys them... no pressure or anything. well, you already know how those socks are going... but you better believe i am gonna keep knitting!
i hope that somehow after this project i will be able to feel more empowered and prepared for the unexpected. i cant help but wonder what it would be like to be in haiti right now? my heart and soul go out to those people in need. how can you be prepared for a disaster like that?
love,
lynsie
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