September 27, 2009 by sunrisesister
This CD is amazing, full of wonderful songs about birth, homebirth, our birth rites, and safe birth for our babies.. And even better? The cover is by the beautiful Chrissy Butler, the layout is by Melissa Baker, and the proceeds of the sale go to help Homebirth Australia. I dont think it gets much better than that. This CD is going into my homebirthing playlist 
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September 27, 2009 by sunrisesister
After a massive and exhausting week, I broke the knitting drought and started on a new pair of socks. Yes, I actually KNITTED some sock yarn, instead of just hoarding it. And the best bit – they are for ME!
Becomes
The self-striping is great, and the yarn is a delight to knit. It’s the Regia Kafe Fasset stuff, dryer safe, too!
I am planning another big project soon; a wedding shawl and two capelets for a friend’s wedding in May. I am keen to get started soon, so I can beat the sleep deprivation fog that lies ahead. The pattern comes from the book Victorian Lace Today, which by a stroke of luck, a friend was able to lend me! Lots of planning to be done.
This week: We survived chickenpox, school holiday fatigue, bad weather,pre-teen sleepovers, blood sugar problems, and family quarantine.
We also: got to spend time with family, throw a massive BBQ, celebrate a surprise wedding, and welcomed a beautiful new nephew just two days ago.
I think that classifies as a good balance, yes?
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September 27, 2009 by sunrisesister
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo[/youtube]
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September 21, 2009 by sunrisesister
Last wednesday, I thought I’d splash some food dyes around, and see what happened..
Some better pics another time. Let’s just say I had one disaster, one success, 2 ‘interesting’ results, and something that may need further colour added. But it’s all in good fun, and will make for some cute baby knits.
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September 17, 2009 by sunrisesister
Soko – I will never love you more
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO8i7RlEuMA[/youtube]
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