Just to say sorry to all those people who are waiting from an email back from me (there are 53 messages in my in box awaiting replies). We’ve been having a tough week with Toby who is struggling with the lack of routine and is unsettled and not sleeping well. The school summer hols are especially tough for him and therefore for me too! I am probably not going to get around to replying to everyone until next week when the children go back to school. Sorry if you’re waiting to hear back from me – I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!

I was so happy on friday because I got my long awaited Ravelry invite! I spent most of yesterday evening browsing and playing – it’s very addictive (I know, I should get out more!).

It is astounding how popular this new website has been and the 2 people running it deserve medals for the sheer amount of hardwork in putting it together, ironing out the bugs and keeping cool under intense pressure from all us impatient knitters.

Anyone else on Ravelry yet? If you are leave me a comment with your details and I’ll come and visit you. If you’re already signed up then pop in and visit me – on Ravelry I’m bunnyknitter. And if you’re a knitter and you’re not yet signed up – pop over to Ravelry, see what all the fuss is about and get your name on the invite list!

I am also happy today because my little girl told me she wants
to be just like me when she grows up (bless her little cotton socks!) I know it’s only a matter of time before this kind of thing becomes
a thing of the past –  the days when
she wants to wear the same things as me are definitely numbered. In a
few short years she’ll scorn the entire contents of my wardrobe, but for
now we can wear matching shoes in harmony!!

It’s so nice to get awards and I’m really lucky at the moment because I’ve just bagged two! The first is a ‘nice matters’ award from both Suzie Sews and Marie Chantal. Bella Enchanted started this award and she suggested it be awarded to those that are just nice people, good
blog friends and those that inspire good feelings and inspiration!
Those that care about others that are there to lend support or those
that are just a positive influence in our blogging world!

I’ve been pondering who to pass it on to because in the crafty circles that I run in there is a real prevelance of nice people – obviously creativity and being nice go hand-in-hand! To whittle down my list I’ve picked the people who’ve really been nicest to me since I started blogging – the ones who’ve emailed and freely offered support and friendship, so in no particular order my 7 nice awardees are

Zoe – Zoe’s Knitting bag
Katie – What Katie did
Maddie – Maddy’s Glass House
Kirsten – Kirsten Can
Janet Clare
Alice – Raspberry
Rebecca – Irish Sally Garden

I feel a bit guilty about the second award as I’ve been sitting on it for ages. Also I’m not sure I quite deserve the acolade (being a 41 year old mum of
two I’ve never felt less like a rockin’ girl – more of a rockin’ chair
girl!) but I’m very grateful all the same to be nominated by Kirsten
and Sue as a…

I’m passing it on to the following lovely ladies who definitely rock!

Suzie Sews – (tee hee, got you back!)
Val at DottyCookie
Lucy at Lucy Locket
Kerry at Monkee Maker
Michaela – The Stash Basket