some me time

Now we all know how special our kids are, and that we need to cherish the time spent with them as they grow so quickly etc etc etc, but who is not up for a little 'me time' occasionally!?

I now have some designated me time, as the girls spend Sundays at their Dad's..., and I have to say, it is lovely. I do, however, find myself madly writing lists during the week of all the things I want to get done. Then come Sunday I spend my day rushing here, there and everywhere trying to fit everything in... hopefully I will soon settle in to the routine and start having a bit of quiet time too.

Yesterday (among other things) I managed to finish off (well almost) some projects that I started last week. These dolls were made using some remnant Cath Kidston fabric, which I just LOVE. I just have to hand stitch the heads closed, and paint on their faces to finish them off.

Then come the end of the day when the girls arrive home, it is exciting to see them... even if they do come home grumpy, hungry and overtired :-)

Rainy morning

We woke to the rain this morning, so the girls and I decided to make a couple of Black Apple dolls... I have only just snapped a pic now (and it is dark) so excuse the bad light... but we did have fun making them! Just don't look too closely as they are 'a little' rough... 2 year old + 5 year old 'helpers' :-)

The girls had so much fun choosing what dresses and stockings they wanted... unfortunately I only had enough yellow felt to make one 'blond' doll, so I wasn't too popular there! I guess we will be off to get more yellow felt tomorrow!