It’s been all sewing systems go here for the last few days, with lots of projects on the go at the same time. I’ve been pulling out my machine once the kids have gone to sleep, and sewing late into the night, with a cup of tea, the warmth of the fireplace, and something lovely for dessert.
What am I sewing? Read on to find out more…
This week I’m grateful for:
Milestones. During the week, my beautiful little second cousin, Mila, turned one. I just love the time around the first birthday; babes are as sweet as sugar, almost walking, chattering away, and loving exploring the world around them.
First birthdays for babies are such an important milestone; yes, it’s a celebration of the first year of their life, an amazingly remarkable year. But it also celebrates the first year that you were a parent (of one, two, three or more); a year of sleepless nights, endless nappies, teething, tumbles. It celebrates first smiles, first teeth, the first laugh, and first steps; and all those nights that you stood silently next to their cot, watching their sweet sleeping face, marvelling at the beauty of this little child that belongs all to you.
It celebrates the year that sees you come into your own as a parent, and honours your confidence, patience, love, tenderness, compassion, gentleness, persistence, and a million other amazing qualities that have flooded your heart since the arrival of this precious babe. It celebrates the fact that your life will never be the same again, which is the most fantastic thing of all.
I was, admittedly, a crying mess on Judah
Today, we’re heading off to Mila’s first birthday party. And to celebrate her special milestone, I’ve been sewing away, attempting a totally handmade box of deliciousness - scalloped bunting to hang in her bedroom, in plums, chocolates and teal; and flying birds to watch from her cot.
Nat
There’ll be lots of kids and cake, and a little lady with the sweetest, gentlest nature, at the centre of it all...
What are you grateful for today?
Nat
Ps. Want to play too? Link your Grateful post back to the lovely Maxabella, or feel free to write your grateful list in the comments section below x
3 comments:
First birthdays are such an event, such a special milestone. When you think about all that little one has been through in just one short year, it's no wonder it's such a big deal! I hope Mila's day is very special. x
You always remember those first birthday, they are so precious....
love your little bird, its gorgeous! xx
Love your work Nat. What I'm grateful for? Today I'm grateful that my almost 10-year-old daughter still wants me to snuggle in her bed and talk.
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