Mama's little helper

Estar has an uncanny way of choosing the absolutely worst times to want attention; I'm such a klutz, I have a hard time not spilling and making a mess on my own; having a squirming toddler in your lap makes it a real feat if you get it right! And yet, I'd never tell her no, 'cause she's so stinkin' cute, and so happy and proud to "help" me....
She's very good with Violette. Puts a blanket on her, brings her little toys, tries to give her a sippy cup. She's kind and she shares without being told to, it's really beautiful to watch her be so kind naturally.

Pre-Santa

Miss Violette, always brilliant, knew enough to plan her nap well.
Just afterwards, at dusk, police and fire sirens let us know someone very special was on his way.... and then Santa came by in the back of a pickup, handing out teddy's and candy canes!
It was so cold out there, Violette stuffed her hand in her mouth; I'm not certain exactly what that means, but I suspect it wasn't in delight.

green and Violette

that's her big sissies sweater that her Nana made, by the way.

Don't you just want to kiss her fingers?

You Should Lend My Sister Money

Or better yet, give it to her!!

She happens to be a wonderful knitter and paid me back with these:

Aren't they lovely?! They're a really beautiful color, I love them! (The pattern is here: http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring07/PATTdashing.html ) What a great surprise; there I was at my mailbox, thinking, why look an envelope, what could it be? And fortunately for me, it had one of those "satisfy your curiosity immediately" zip open things, and so of course I did... and Wow! I'm in love... again.... this happens to me so often!

Like, take yesterday for example. Or perhaps it was Monday, being home 24/7 with 2 babies, one tends to lose track of time (among other things). So there it was, either Monday or Tuesday, and I got another package in the mail, this time from the bella Minde. Bless her heart and various other parts, Miss Minde had handmade me what is inarguably the world's most extraordinary diaper/knitting/messenger bag. See?

I had admired this one she has for sale on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14909751 and so she made one for me! Oh my Goddess it is so beautiful! It's got 3 goddesses on the front, depicting myself, Estar and Violette..... what can I say? It brought tears to my eyes, I was so touched. She is one kind mama, and an amzing stitcher, to boot! Two Souls Earth Threads http://www.twosoulsearththreads.etsy.com/