I has been a rough couple of months. As I don't like to whine or solicit sympathy, it has kept me rather quiet. Time to change that. Today is the first day of a new year; it is my birthday.
It hasn't been all bad. I have been enjoying the company of Kay and Kerry. The other day, we had a girls night out with pedicures. This pampering thing . . . good stuff. I could get used to it.
Kerry is such a joy! She is smart and funny and loves to read. And, an adorably cute snuggle bunny. Did I mention that she is interested in craftiness? Santa brought her a little potholder loom for Christmas and she immediately made something pink. I might add that the design is all hers. A bit of talent in that wee lass.
This coming weekend she will stay with us. We are planning on cooking together. She is such a picky eater; maybe if she cooks it, she will eat it. I hope so! She is so tiny and thin (the first tip-off that she is not of my genetic stock). Any advice on feeding a picky eater?
I am also going to teach her to spin. She always wants to treadle my wheel, spin my fiber, or knit my projects. Clearly she needs her own projects. I am so excited I can barely wait! Being a grandma rocks!
There have been itty-bitty bits of fiberishness around here. A handspun hat for Roger (superwash BFL spun to a sport weight). He is holding Clara Mae, a one week old bundle of joy manufactured by our friends Rick and Heidi.
Handspun for a scarf and mittens for Kerry (why, yes, it IS pink). The larger skein is merino-tencel in pink and brown, should stripe nicely. The smaller is merino-silk. Yes, probably a bit extravagant for an eight year old, but she is so worth it.
Gotta go! Time to go renew my drive's license with a brand new picture. Quick, while the big ole zit on my cheek is still large and angry!
Happy New year!!
:)
Good luck with the picky eater. I have two, drives me crazy!
Posted by: Symeon | January 19, 2010 at 10:01 AM
I'm sorry you've had a tough couple of months. I've really enjoyed seeing you more lately. (No clues on the picky eater--I've been blessed with a fairly easy eater...)
Happy Birthday! Will I see you tonight?
Posted by: Jennie | January 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM
My brother didn't like his veggies when we were little. The pediatrician suggested a finger-food bowl of frozen green peas instead. He loved it, and I still find them a great snack.
Another fun choice is cheese fondue. You can make your own from chardonnay, cheddar, and asiago (the alcohol will boil off if you make sure to boil the wine before you add the cheese) or get one from the grocery store. It's fun to cut up bread, veggies, and fruit to dip in, and because you can keep each type of dipper separate before eating them it can work for picky eaters.
Posted by: Emily L | January 19, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Yarndude | January 20, 2010 at 07:45 AM
Happy Birthday! And a sentence that shouldn't follow - enjoy the DMV!
Posted by: Elspeth | January 20, 2010 at 12:15 PM
happy birthday and welcome back.
Posted by: Tobey | January 20, 2010 at 06:12 PM
Happy Belated Birthday! Your granddaughter is so cute (and crafty too).
Posted by: Chante | January 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I know of a picky eater who had a food allergy nobody else had noticed. She just didn't eat anything with that in it, and luckily she could usually smell it. One day she didn't, and after a night in the hospital the rest of the family found out why she didn't eat a lot of ordinary things. So I suggest listing the things she "doesn't like" and looking for similarities.
Also, some people just have a physiology that doesn't need a lot of food all at once, but might do very well with small healthy amounts always available.
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Posted by: lisa konnerth | January 24, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Sorry to hear you've had a tough time. Hang in there! Love the toe shot! A little pampering is just the ticket. How about some nutritious smoothies?
Posted by: Robin | February 04, 2010 at 09:03 AM