girl at large

I like to write about life when you have a job, some kids, a fixer upper and a fatal disease.

Category: hooked

  • We managed to keep it a surprise, just barely! The shower was a big hit today, the baby is sussed for clothing and more practical goodies (bath supplies, carrier, bibs and onesies, blankets, etc) for at least the first year. There were a few confusing moments: Ruby thought the Sophie giraffe squeak toy (a French…

  • i crocheted a hat today! an entire hat in one day, all by my lonesome! okay, so it's a little baby hat for Grace, but that still counts! jeez, am i going to be the spinster living with mom and the lap dog, knitting and crocheting my days away? is it that awful if its…

  • the weather has turned sour today, a nasty wind out of the mountains and cold rain. but that does not deter the french! in the streets, everyone is out walking and doing their regular daily shopping…baguette, cigarettes, flowers…mom and i included. i've taken up crochet again, after many many years…mom re-taught me a few nights…