Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Long time no talk


It's been a long, long time since my last and only blog post. I don't know if this will once again be my only post for months to come, but I sure hope not.

So, what have I been up to?

I've been doing a lot of low-key fixing up of the house, this rambly, 1970s monstrosity that we bought in December on a half whim. My maternity leave salary is certainly not condusive to home renos, so I've been trying to make do with what we already have, and I'm pleased to say that things around here are shaping up (I think!). I have discovered the oh-so-wonderful world of DIY bloggers, and let me tell you, there are so many out there that blow my mind! Young House Love and Centsationalgirl are my favourites so far.

I've made a few crazy quilts- which is crazy, considering that until a few months ago, I could barely thread a sewing machine. I think they turned out to be whimsical and childlike, which is perfect considering they were both gifts for good friends with babies on the way. A new hobby has been born.

Most importantly, I've been mothering Miss S. Oh, how things have changed. My passionate post about breastfeeding is a thing of the past- Miss S. is now a happy, formula fed baby and is positively thriving. I've been doing my best while my mother isn't here to help me mother- "Babs" has been away for the past 2 months, and it has finally hit home how much help she is to me. She'll be home in the a.m. and Miss S. and I are PSYCHED. Reunification of the 3 generations, here we come.

I don't know where this blog is going, or if it's going anywhere at all. For now, it just feels good to write in my grown-up voice.... most conversations these days are punctuated with verses of "Old MacDonald".

I wonder what will have changed by my next posting?