knitting, nature and living with autism in the family
Thinking today of a little girl who is out there somewhere and her family who are suffering terribly. I’ve added a link on the bar to the left, please feel free to borrow the image if you want to use it on your own site. Keep your children close and cuddle them lots and hope that little Madeleine is found soon.
There’s not much to write about at the moment apart from lots of knitting. I’m finishing off the toys for Mahar Drygoods (hope to have some sneak peek pictures next week) and knitting up 2 lovelies for a swap with 2 lovelies in Australia. I’m very excited about this swap as Melly and Rosie make the most wonderful things – if you don’t already know their work pop over and take a look. I’m also working on 10 toys for my little shop and hope to have them ready either late next week or early the next. And finally I’ve made an even bigger big bunny modelled here by the lovely Amy.
If I can prise him away from her I’ll be making him a jumper and he may appear in the next batch of toys for sale.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Well the rain appeared (afterall it was a Bank Holiday, so rain is expected!) but Toby was undeterred and continued bouncing and swinging regardless (minus trousers and nappy of course!)
He loves the garden and we have lots of sensory type things dotted about – things that twizzle, spin and generally catch his eye. He is highly stimulated by fast movement and so when the wind catches these and sets them in motion he dances on his toes delightedly whilst appreciatively making excited whooping noises.
Towards to end of the day the rain stopped and we had a fabulous sky at sunset. The garden smelt wonderful – all damp grass and spring blossomy and my little guy couldn’t have been happier. Some days it feels that autism is a curse but then moments like this make me realise that Toby is unencumbered by material issues and that simple pleasures rule his world, and, if we can provide these for him, he may well grow up to live a happier and more fulfilled life than most.
little cotton rabbits 