I’ve had my hands full snuggling our newest little sweetie but I’ve still found lots of time for reading (a good novel always finds time for reading) and a little time for knitting (along with the newly learned talent of knitting around a newborn).
On the brief knitting front I’ve been knitting lots of little things, finishing up a teeny pair of socks, another pickle hat and another diaper cover. I seem to be in the mood for little items that finish up quickly but I did start another puerperium in raspberry for the babe – finally getting to break from the gender neutral baby knits. I’m knitting it bigger and thinking it may be a good fit around Christmas. I could be way off on that, though – the knits I’d already done for her seem surprisingly well fitting on my plump girl.
Lots of nursing sessions require, in my opinion, a good book. I finally got to sink my teeth into The Thirteenth Tale and loved it. I loved the way the story unravelled and although there were a couple of rather disturbing themes, the book didn’t dwell on them for shock factor. The story was so well developed and I was definitely hooked after the first couple of chapters. Now I’ve started on The Help which is shaping up to be another great read. I’m already dragging out nursing sessions to get a few more pages turned.
I’m happy to be joining with Ginny for yarn along again this week.
aww~congrats on your new baby girl! I really liked The Help. It is hard to put down!
What a sweetie! You’re very wise to start knitting ahead to Christmas for that little one. while the tiny knits are precious they just don’t stay in them for very long!
So happy for you, Rachel! Now on to colorful knits. I read The Help a bit ago and really enjoyed it. Raises a lot of interesting issues and ideas.
Lovely yarn colour – little projects are always fun.
A good book always makes excuses – glad you are enjoying this time.
Happy to see that you and your family are doing weel. Colorful knitting is now more special, because it’s for special one.
She looks so peaceful lying in the sunshine, lovely.
Good idea to be knitting in larger sizes — babies grow so fast, and it’ll be nice to have something ready in the next size. I’ve got a list of Christmas projects to start working on soon — some knit, some sewn, and some beaded.
How beautiful she is Rachel. I know you are enjoying knitting little items for her and holding her as much as possible. I just finished the Help so I can’t wait to see what you think. xx
Awww! She’s precious.
Congratulations! Looks like a great way to spend an afternoon 🙂
Wow – your postpartum self is kicking my mama-of-toddlers butt… I can’t imagine accomplishing all that after just having had a baby. 🙂
A friend of my mother’s is reading The Help & has promised to pass it along to me when she is done. I’m looking forward to reading it, and to hearing how you like it. xo
Congratulations!! Looks like you have been keeping very busy….reading knitting and holding a sweet baby…can’t get any better than that???
~~Renee
A Knitters Notebook
Quick little projects are so satisfying! Glad you’re adjusting to another little one. Loved The Help! Not sure if I really want to see the movie…they’d probably ruin the book and change the story too much.
beautiful sunny photo! You will love The Help book, it was great! I am amazed you are able to squeeze in some knitting and reading with the little one.
I’m very impressed that you can knit around your sweet little lady.
A friend of mine used to knit while nursing and I just never got the hang of it!
Loving the color of your new Puerperium.
Oh amazing mama! To nurse and knit what a treat! Love this photo, this lovely plump little baby looks so content. Hmmmmm, curious about the thirteenth tale, I’ll have to check it out.
Wow! What a sweet.
And loved The Help has well. Will have to add the The Thirteen Tale to my list based on your good description!
i love all the extra reading you can squeeze in during nursing sessions! enjoy 🙂
i think it is time for me to pick up the help! i have had it forever sitting on my nightstand as others are piled on top…adorable hat too. i think i will try hats next, it seems a bit easier than socks…
🙂
jen
I have had The Help on my shelf forever, I really ought to read it, lol. I have been so wary of fiction books lately since I have had so many bad experiences! I actually won a copy of The Help in a giveaway, maybe it is time to actually read it!
Great pic! I love her all curled in the sun. Does she have a name yet?
Thanks for the link to the soaker pattern….I think I may have to try one. Seeing your little one gets me really excited for the one we have coming in October….great photos!
One of my favorite things about nursing was that I suddenly had so much more time to read!
¡Qué hermosa foto!
Greetings from Chile
Small knits that finish quickly seem to be a great idea! I wish I had one of those…
Beautiful sunny photo!
Yay for some girly knits for your sweetie. And did you say brief knitting front?? Socks, hat, diaper cover, cardie… oh well. Don’t you just love tiny baby knits!
I’m knitting a puerperium for Kaya – size 2 yr is huuuuge!!
What a gorgeous photo! So happy you’re able to get some reading and knitting time in 🙂
You are such an amazing mom. I’d reading your rambling thoughts…about knitting “little things.” She is such a sweet babe just like the rest.
I would have to agree with Shirley, you do seem amazing. Really and truly. Wow. She is looking so so pretty and aren’t plump babies the cutest?!
God bless you and your new baby girl! I just finished my first puerperium for my little one and i love it! That color is yummy! I also get my knitting and my reading in while nursing although my little one is almost 6 months old now and it’s getting harder to keep her chubby fists off the yarn!! happy knitting!!
Oh Rachel. Do you drink out of canning jars too? Those are my absolute favorite glasses, they never let you down!
Let me know how “the help” goes, I’ve been wanting to read that!
That puerperium pattern is so fun! I’m so glad I found out about it on your blog.
Your little one is so stinkin’ cute! I love coming by here and looking at her sweet photos.
I am reading “The Help” too. I got really sucked in at about page 20. Nothing like nursing with a good book and a glass of water! (And nothing worse than forgetting the water and having to get up again to get it mid-nurse.)
beautiful new baby. i love the peri sweater. x