There’s little that will make one more desperately needy for an outing than handling a cranky baby all day long. Last night I wanted to escape, but with temperatures below freezing, I decided to stay in. With Sufjan Stevens and U2 on the iPod, I holed myself up in the bedroom and began my free-hand embroidery for the quilt I recently began. I made quite a bit of progress–finished 4 squares and started another. I’m 1/3 of the way there! The fabric used on these bunnies in the book Softies by Therese Laskey was a great inspiration for me. And being “alone” for a few hours was just what I needed to recharge.
Even now as I type, Emily is sitting on my lap. I can’t seem to reason with her that she needs a nap. She doesn’t feel well, but she’s not whining. A sweet but clingy baby is way better than a crying, snotty, inconsolable baby.
EDIT: Emily is now crying inconsolably in her crib. Now where did I put my iPod?
February 26th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Nothing soothes like hand embroidery. Except maybe alone time in the garden. An ipod is one piece of gadgetry I’ve been avoiding, but it sounds like a great way to step out for a spell. I’ll have to reconsider!
February 29th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I’m so impressed by your freehand embroidery! We know I could never do that.. since I am so lacking in the fine-motor skills area. Based on what my handwriting looks like, imgaine what kind of creations I would come up with…