Why is it that mummies aren’t entitled to sick leave? Luckily for me I don’t get ill too often but when I do all I want is to take to my bed which (as I’m sure everyone else knows from personal experience) just isn’t possible when you’re a mum. Still, I’m rebelling and after getting the children off to school yesterday I put my jammies back on, made a cup of tea and spent the rest of the day in bed watching dvd’s of Northern Exposure and fiddling about with yarn.
I did have quite a productive day in bed – the headless bunny is headless no more, I’ve finished the first crochet cushion (cheating by just using it as a panel to reface an old, plain cream cushion) and I do feel a bit better. I reckon I need a few more lazy days with no housework in order to build up my strength ready for the school summer break – you’ll back me up won’t you?
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by the way – it’s only a summer cold – nothing serious! thanks x
little cotton rabbits 
Absolutely, definitely, totally!! Speaking as one who has been under par for some weeks now I am thinking of joining you (though obviously in my own bed!). Hmm, rambling added to the list too now…sigh x
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Oh yes absolutely!!! You go girl! BTW love the crochet you have been getting up too!!
I also love Northern Exposure and haven’t watched it for years 🙂
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of course!!
mum’s the word.
Love the cushion.
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AMEN! You can’t possibly function all summer long of you’re not fully rested 🙂 I hope you get your lazy days. I have loved reading about your forays into crochet, I learned when i was a wee young thing, then re-learnt 3 years ago, at the moment I’m working on an afghan for mum but I have cushions in mind for my caravan, so many things i want to do. Can I ask you how you change colour tho? do you have many ends to weave in? Thanks, sam xx
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You deserve a little bit of ‘ me time’ as i like call it. Even if it is only when we are ill! Bunny looks so much sweeter with a head and the cushion is an array of lovely summer colours. Resting a poorly head on that will be sure to make you feel better. Take care x
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LOVELY CUSHION, HOPE YOUR BETTER SOON,LOVELY BUNNY LIKE HIS BOOTS VERY CLEVER.
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Good to hear you are better. Your crocheting is making want to pick up a hook and get crocheting. I haven’t crocheted for years, but it looks so chic! I may just have to give it a go!
The Urban Potager!
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I’m with you on the Northern Exposure – very unusual programme : )) xx
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Absolutely, you have my full support!!!!!
Knitting and crochet are looking great. 🙂
Vivienne x
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that cushion is gorgeous!
for a full recovery i suggest a nice bit of cake 😉
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You definitely need some more days in bed! I hope you feel better soon Julie.
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Northern Exposure – that’s a blast from the past, I used to love that programme. Hope you’re feeling a bit better now.
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Argh, I know just what you mean! I’m glad you did manage a sick day though – we all need time to recover and recharge, even if it is only during school hours!
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The healing power of yarn is well known and in my opinion should be available on prescription. You carry on looking after yourself. You don’t want to slow down your healing by running around too early. You do need to be uber fit and healthy for the Summer.
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Hi Julie,
Oh i`m behind you all the way. As others have said take care.
Also i just love the bunny, now he is no longer headless. And i love the crochet cushion cover.
Love Carole from Rossendale xxxxx
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You certainly deserve some time in bed, poorly or not. I do hope that you feel better soon.
Your crochet is fabulous, such lovely colours. x
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Sorry to hear you’ve been crook. Hope you are feeling better soon. Every mum deserves a break when not well. You were able to amuse yourself productively…well done. Much better on a cold, wet, frosty, windy day though…being all sug and warm tucked up in bed.
All the best to you and yours
Faye
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Glad you managed a day in bed when you needed it – summer colds are rotten. Love the little rabbit in trainers!
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Absolutely, back you up 110%!!! Have been feeling a bit like something coldwise is brewing – haven’t had one for ages!! So this afternoon i’m going to sit and quilt for a bit!
xxx
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We’ll definitely back you up! You do such beautiful work Julie. And I’m very happy to see the little headless bunny has found his way. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
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Back you up?! I should think every woman in the world would back you on that one Julie! So glad it was nothing serious and that you feel better. Incidentally, you’re more productive when under par than I am when 100%! Stay well.
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What a beautiful cushion! Sometimes crochet in general or granny squares specifically turn me off a bit because of the garish color combinations some people use, but your projects are simply lovely! I like how the white ties everything together.
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Love the crochet pillows and the bunny is so cute with his head.
Take all the time you need. It’s not as if you aren’t getting anything done.
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Hi Julie
Absolutely will back you all the way, glad your on the mend.
The cushion is lovely, my little parcel will be with you soon I have been so busy lately getting the pre-school filled up again for September that I have hardly had time to pick up the needles – roll on the summer hols!!
I did however manage to pick up some half-price Rowan wool in the John Lewis sale – I do love a bargain!
Davina x
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A day in bed is definitely the best thing for a cold – it’ll be gone much quicker. If more people followed your example instead of struggling on and infecting others, the common cold would soon be eradicated. Hope you’re feeling better very soon.
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You bet your sweet buttons, I’ll back you up. Sometimes a mommy needs to shape the whole world with her hands in order to make a space for what she needs. A joyful dip into sweet indulgence and rest
– like swimming in a cool pool in the middle of hot bedlam. I haven’t written a creative word in years – too many voices, literal and the voices of obligation – and I can’t hear my own rhythm. So you find your rhythm today. And close your eyes and sink into your pillow and float, dear girl. Bless you.
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Get well soon Julie. I always think being sick when you’re a mum is the pits. A few relaxing days in bed sounds perfect to me!
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I feel ya on those sick days. Luckily I haven’t had one with two kiddos…yet. YAY for Northern Exposure!! It was filmed in my home state!!
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oooh you definitely need to take it easy for at least a week to get yourself in tip-top condition for the school holidays!!! Lucy ;o)
xxx
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Only a summer cold? They’re the very very worst! Rest is essential, as are lots of cups of tea/coffe and delicate glasses of delicious things to drink, and of course chocolate cake with lovely chocolate ganache in the middle… as soon as the taste buds permit. Be kind to yourself. and feel better soon!
Jenni xx
PS love that bunny!
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I’m definately with you! I had a cold last week and a dodgy throat, which laid me low. Funnily enough, I got a lot of crochet done too. I love your soft colours.
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Glad your day in bed left you feeling better, and you got lots of projects finished. I think going to bed when I’ll is the best thing to do if you can. Hope you feel better soon.xx
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I think a few more lazy days with no housework sounds wonderful!! And your creations look fabulous!! Love the colours and love the bunny! 🙂
Hope you feel better soon though!
Veronika
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Hope you are feeling better soon.Love your crochet projects.You have such a good eye for colour.I have just gone back to crocheting after a long break.
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Our cat has a cold – he seems to be able to give himself a day in (or on) bed, with no feelings of guilt whatsoever. Glad you almost got to do the same. Feel better soon.
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Poor you. Sounds as though a lazy day in bed is just what you needed. Tomorrow, you could graduate to a lazy day on the sofa! Aha! Hope you feel better soon x
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Take care of yourself. You deserve it. I take to my bed now if I’m off colour. You get no medals for struggling on.
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I back you 100%! All of your projects look so lovely… I hope you are feeling better soon!
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I loved that programme – why can’t they put that on the tv again instead of boring old celebrity docu’s – we should start a campaign!!
Get well soon (or just pretend for a bit longer)
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Sometimes we need to recharge our batteries don’t we? Hope you feel fully recharged soon. Love Vanessa xxx
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Hi Julie – Hope you are now feeling better – but, if not, then you certainly deserve to stay in bed, or out in the sunshine, whichever feels more comfortable. Pity you can’t store extra energy to use whenever you have the looong school hols to cope with. But at least the rest of us are enjoying your creativity so that might help you to feel better?!?!? Do take care and let your littles help when they can. JenyH.
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KEY RULE!!! You can’t take care of anyone else unless and until you take care of yourself! Much love Jill x
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Aww! Hope you feel better soon! 🙂
The “was” head-less bunny is soo cute! :3 I wish I could buy him.. But I need to save up money for a trip. :D-
Sophia from FL
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I love Northern Exposure — quirky writing — quirky characters. Hope you feel better.
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Hello,
I so enjoy your website. Love your photographs and your patterns. I was wondering if I could use your mini Christmas Stocking pattern to teach a class at my local yarn shop. I will credit your patterns when ever possible and will encourage my students to go to your website. I was also wondering if I could use photos from your website to advertise the class. You can visit the my local yarn store website at http://www.villageyarnandtea.com
Thanks for considering this. I look forward to hearing from you.
Susan Dirk
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