Thanks so much for the lovely comments about the bunny baking and Edgar. I am gearing up for a sale soon (probably mid february) and am just finishing off jumpers and dresses for 12 toys and beading some cakes. I'll send out advance emails to those on my advance list when I know a date.
This week has been a funny one but on balance there were more ups than downs. The main down was Toby being ill with an unspecified virus. He had a high temperature and snuffles and just lay on the sofa and wouldn't eat for 3 days - he must have been feeling pretty rough as it takes a lot to slow him down.
There have been a couple of other downs involving the car, loads of spam comments and hassles with discontinued yarn that I've already paid for - you know the usual mundane frustrating stuff, but now Toby is better and back at school that all seems done and dusted and I can enjoy the ups (and start catching up with emails - sorry there's a backlog again!)
The first up was when we heard that Rose's family have reached their fundraising target and will be able to take Rose for her treatment in the USA (thanks for emailing me Philippa)
Then I snagged me a Raspberry bag. I fell in love with the beautiful sneak peek pictures she posted this week on her site and stalked her etsy shop all evening and my gorgeous new bag arrived today. Thanks so much Alice - I love it! (there are much better pictures over on her site)
To top the week off my Mum and Dad stopped off for a quick visit on their way to stay with friends for a few days. Mum looks great and is wearing just a soft collar now. It's nice to see them getting back to some fun activities after the last couple of months!
So on balance a pretty good week. Hope yours was a good'un and that your weekend is too!
I am so glad Toby is feeling better.
My son had the same thing last week. He vomited for 3 days and then just stopped eating altogether. He lost 2 lbs!
Seeing him lie around looking so sad was hard to take. Thank goodness he is now feeling back to normal...running around like a wild child!
Posted by: Shawn Mary | February 01, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Would you please add me to the advance email group? I would adore one of your beautiful toys, but have yet to be quick enough. Glad to hear your son is feeling better.
Posted by: Robin Pearce | February 01, 2008 at 02:32 PM
So glad Toby is on the mend - we all had a lurgi last month - horrible isn't it? :-(
Can't wait to see your new makes. x
Posted by: Kitty | February 01, 2008 at 02:52 PM
cute bag! glad toby is on the mend - mine is sick today. :(
(and how lame am i - i love the sheets or blanket that toby has!)
Posted by: kirsten | February 01, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Good to hear that things are returning to noraml and that Toby is feeling better and so good to hear that your Mum is getting better by leaps and bounds. As for spam emails I receieved 1061 the other day, give me strength....
Posted by: carolyn | February 01, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Good to hear Toby is on the mend. He looks so cute hugging his lego!
Your Mum has done so well in such a short space of time. What a relief for you all :)
Can't wait to see your new knitted lovelies!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | February 01, 2008 at 04:34 PM
glad things are going well for you. what a neat bag. i checked the etsy store and loved the items! can't wait until mid february gets here!!!
Posted by: nathalie | February 01, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Oh poor Toby - this winter has been just full of evil bugs.
But wonderful news about your mum, and about Rose - and I'm glad you treated yourself to a bag - you deserve it!
Posted by: dottycookie | February 01, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Hope you are feeling better Toby!
That is lovely news about little Rose going to the USA.
Love your bag too - very pretty!
Look after yourself.
Posted by: Binny | February 01, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I'm glad things are going better for you, and I hope Toby feels better soon.
I just want to say thanks for the free alphabet chart. It was just what I was looking for. I used the A for my first duplicate stitching for my DGDs sweater!
Posted by: Panhandle Jane | February 01, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Ooh I cant wait for the shop update. I hope Toby feels better soon, and I am so glad that your mum is recovering very well too.
Posted by: sue | February 01, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I'm sorry Toby was sick but I'm glad he's feeling better and that you Mom is still on Recovery Road.
Posted by: Nikki | February 01, 2008 at 11:05 PM
It’s always hard to see a silver lining when you are being dumped on my one down poor after another. I hate spam too, dealing with it just wastes sooo much time.
Great to hear that Toby picked up and that your Mum is out and about and feeling much better.
I will have to set my alarm clock and get up nice and early to bid on a bunny, some of those buyers are so quick they get in and done before I can even type my name!
Have a great week Julie.
Posted by: Maddy | February 01, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Sp glad you liked the bag :) Really pleased your mum is feeling better too, hope you have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: raspberry | February 02, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Hi, glad all is well in your household and you are getting back to normal!( What ever normal is), would you please put me on your advanced email list to pre warn about selling. Many thanks Diana
Posted by: DIANA TREGASKES | February 02, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Sorry to hear Toby has been ill, love your bag and looking forward to more knitted friends please add me to your advance email list, thank you. Its wonderful to hear that your Mum is getting better. hugs Jane x
Posted by: Jane | February 03, 2008 at 09:17 AM
i simply adore your special toys, you've inspired me to try to make some myself.
Posted by: deborah | February 04, 2008 at 12:55 AM
I just found your blog-oh how great it is. Your knitting is wonderful. I am in love with Edgar-elephants are my very favorite:) How can I buy him? He would love it here in California!
Posted by: Jeanie | February 04, 2008 at 04:33 AM
Sending you and your family lots of good vibes, that the ups will continue!
Posted by: Devi | February 07, 2008 at 12:57 AM