Day 91: New Buddy

The Imp and I have travelled to stop with friends in Wales for the holiday, and she is loving her time so far. This is of her having cuddles with their rather soppy dog, Smudge.

New Buddy

Day 90: Cartoon Watching Buddies

I woke up this morning to not being able to move my feet, because Loki and The Imp were hanging out, watching telly.

Cartoon Watching Buddies

Day 87: Papoose

I've been a taking loads of photos, but a bit behind on posting them, so here goes a string of catch-up.

The Imp having a lazy day, and because she can get Neal to carry her because he can move faster, I encourage him to learn how to use the mei tai, to make it easier on his arms and back.

Papoose

Day 86: Even Under the Mud...

The Imp got to play in the mud at nursery today, and I guess she was rolling in it. There is mud in her hair and spattered all over her face, but she's had a fantastic time. She's still gorgeous, even under all of that mud.

Even Under the Mud...

Day 81: Once a Babywearer, Always a Babywearer

The Imp hasn't spent any real time in a sling for about a year and a half now, but today we had to improvise one. Little Miss is completely partied out, after a party yesterday afternoon and another one this morning. An unplanned journey to Newark did her in, so after a bit of thought, the cure for her grizzles was for us to buy three metres of velour and tie it like a wrap sling to give her a bit of a break from it all. I directed this photo to be taken by her Grumpy on my phone.

Once a Babywearer, Always a Babywearer

Day 79: Fairy Princess

The Imp has a string of birthday parties, and today was the first of them, which had a Disney theme. She chose this gorgeous fairy costume.

Fairy Princess

Day 78:Finding Any Space

The Imp doesn't like standing on the bus so took over the luggage space.

Finding any space

Day 76: First Bolognaisse

It is the ultimate trail of destruction. Jim, Petra, and Baby Alex came to visit for lunch today, and they do baby led weaning to introduce him to food. Today, he was introduced to Auntie Mel's pasta bolognaisse. After The Imp repeatedly put his pasta back into his bowl, he actually ate every last bite.

First Bolognaisse

Day 75: Making birthday gifts

The Imp is all of a sudden a social butterfly, and starting with next weekend has three birthday parties for four little girls to attend. Because I'm on my crochet kick, I've decided to make them each a little bag, and I'm experimenting with Hello Kitty and some new-to-me techniques. Hmm...I reckon I've made this one just a touch too big, and I must have one for myself because it's turned out so pretty :P

Making Birthday Gifts

Day 73: Little Feet

The Imp decided that my knee made a good foot rest this morning.

Little Feet

Day 72: A Very Happy Bunny

The Imp wanted to show off her new bag this morning. :)

A Very Happy Bunny

Day 71: Bunny Bag!

I'm quite pleased to announce that I've managed to finish a project, even if I did have to improvise (a lot). The Imp spotted me looking at the pattern for a Peeps-a-Boo bag from Caron Yarns. I couldn't quite suss out how they did their granny squares, so I went for the basic ones that I know how to do. The Imp chose the pastel wool for something else, she wanted it to be a messenger-style bag like what I carry, and I don't yet own a tapestry needle, so the eyes and nose are buttons. I'm actually quite pleased with how it's turned out...she'll love to see it done in the morning.

Bunny Bag!

Day 70: Pastel Explosion

This is what happens when I let the Imp choose wool. I have done a couple of my granny squares for my project with it, but after seeing a cute pattern for a bag, I'm currently working on making it for her. Fingers crossed I should finish it tomorrow, to share. 

Pastel Explosion

Day 68: Colours

The Imp has had poorly ears, but hasn't whinged too much about it. So, when she asked to have purple sparkly nails, I was happy to oblige. As you can see, she has a fair bit of choice. I won't let her wear the blacks or greys, but anything else is fair game.

Colours

Day 67: Tender Loving Care

The Imp has woken up with an ear ache this morning, and after curling up in bed with me, I looked over to see that Loki was trying to help make her feel better by wrapping himself around her head and purring as loudly as possible. He's never done this for either of us, so it was a rather lovely surprise.

Tender Loving Care

Day 61: Concentration

Today was Grumpy Saturday, and we've spent the day shopping, and having a late lunch. Whilst waiting for her food, the Imp happily got stuck in with colouring the mat. I love the level of concentration that it requires for her to work on the precision of colouring, and it's a good thing that I keep a box of Crayola's in my handbag, because the four colours of the free crayons just aren't enough for her liking.

Concentration

Day 60: Trying to encourage her to go home

We didn't get home from nursery until after 6pm, all because The Imp spotted a puzzle that needed doing, and was blanking both me and her teacher until she finished it.

Trying to encourage her to go home

Day 57: Fashionista

I've had to giggle at the Imp, yet again, at her wardrobe choices. The weather has been mild, and comfortable to be in just a long sleeve tshirt. The Imp was very specific about her choices today, and it was blinding, to say the least, and the pale pink Minnie Mouse hat added just as much to it as her singing Christmas songs at the top of her lungs on the bus ride home.

Fashionista

Day 56: The Thing Just Won't Die!

This is the balloon that gets on my last nerves. The Imp and the Cats will bat it about, it'll disappear for a while, then reappear for the three of them to start all over again. This is from The Imp's birthday...in the middle of January. The other one of these was popped by the cats, and the mylar balloon disappeared. Yet this one refuses to go away. Any longer, and it might just have to find the point of my embroidery scissors, accidentally.

The Thing Just Won't Die!

Day 54: Wrapped around her little finger...

Today was a trip to Nottingham to visit Ikea for us. Because The Imp is so short, once in a while she manages to get Neal to pick her up and carry her because he wants to walk a bit faster. She was all smiles and cheeky grins today about it. This was taken with us trying to walk and getting jostled by other people, so it's a little blurry.

Wrapped around her little finger