Corner View

WHITE

I'm positive the Martians can see them at night!

30 days of challenges

CHALLENGE TWENTY

My son Kiefer calls him

'The friendly dragon'.

With his stars and moon

he watches over my boys at night

keeps them safe asleep

and makes sure their dreams

are soft and sweet.

I made this mobile

especially for Roemer

Boy, how 'right on the spot' can a pregnant girl be?

Roemer is as brave as a dragon.

As destructive as a dragon

(seriously, toys are NOT safe in our house)

and can spit fire like no human being can do.

But Roemer is also

as magical as a dragon.

Little golden sparks fall of him as he walks,

even strangers with a good eye can tell.

He carries no worries in this life!

Tell me, are dragons hilarious as well?

So his task will be,

to manage the dragon

he carries with him.

My dragon this year,

will be to safely guide the dragon,

and his Lion brother,

trough life.

Oh, and did I mention

to get to know the tiny little flower,

who is blossoming in our house ?

I'm not gonna be modest and

wish myself the very best of luck and wisdom, this year!

I will sure need it.

Tell me,

what is your dragon to fight this year?

Forgive my curiosity,

but I'm just dying to know!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY NINETEEN

In preparation for St Michael tomorrow,

we baked a Dragon Bread.

30 days of happiness

HAPPY EIGHTEEN

Do I need to say more?

30 days of happiness

HAPPY SEVENTEEN

Don't we all just love the RAINBOW?

This one will be for the groovy green cod.

corner View

Not in the car yet!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY SIXTEEN

kabouter Pop

Gnome Pop

30 days of happiness

HAPPY FIFTEEN

Today a Little bird flew in

Poppy caught the wish

made just for her

Thank you, bird

We hope all your wishes come true!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY FOURTEEN

A long cherished dream

was to photograph my newborn in bellyhome position

I was to late with my boys

they already stretched

within days

So Pops will fill in the blanks

in our photobook!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY THIRTEEN

Please, Forgive me

this one more show off

Today Poppy got hugged by a special friend

Just the warmth she needed!

Thank you, Daan, we will open a gift everyday!

And thank you Sokssawat for making beautiful things!

PS. Jane will you send me your address, you have won the give away!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY TWELVE

Poppy sends you all a Milky Kiss

for your lovely wishes

Thank you all

We are Deeply Moved

:)

I know it sound incredible trivial

But it's a highly important event in a babies and mummy's life

when the milkfairy

delivers her milk

to the waiting hotmilk mum's

And maybe even husbands welcome their new Pamela's also with great enthusiasm.

So another happy Popsy day

30 days of happiness

HAPPY TEN & ELEVEN

POPPY JUNIPER

born at 0h.31m, 14th of September

3100 grams

Our very first photo

waiting for the midwife to show up

What????

Yep, I thought we were just getting started,

no more pathetic contractions, but finally some serious stuff.

I remember thinking, things are getting awkward

And just in time to call Kees from upstairs comforting Roemer,

this beauty shows up!

Crying, breathing, drinking and being charming

she does it all.

Only, she's a bit cold we all see after two hours.

So, in the middle of the night,

we got in our little camper van

Poppy rapped in blankets,

mum and dad running around parking lots, like Joseph and Mary

looking for a place to stay with our newborn.

Poppy was within hours in her glasshouse

the princess of warmth and Royal pinkness

After a full day in hospital

to double check she could stay warm on her own

we went home to our castle.

Thankful and on big pink clouds

we are getting started

with our life shared with

Poppy Juniper

lucky us!

PS. When I met the lovely mom of three little monkey's, in Winchester's city park, I knew if we would ever gave birth to a little girl, her name would Juniper.

Kees couldn't agree more!

So thank you, Jupe, for being such a lovely!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY NINE

Crochet

Still empty!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY EIGHT

Today is the day, I consider myself as READY.

I spoke to one of my three midwives yesterday

and finally there was some excitement in her eyes

for the first time, I felt a little less number

a little bit more 'mum to be for the 3th time'.

I miss England in these times

I miss Sally, my dearest midwife.

she came around for coffee every week

from 30 weeks onwards

telling me facts and tails about labour and childbirth

funny stories about babies

you could call her any time , day or night

she was the one delivering your baby.

Stuck to your hip from one to ten.

No, whoever is there on duty or we will come back later

Don't get me wrong

I'm not complaining or scared.

I'm looking forward

to look her in the eyes

to breast feed her for the first time

to smell her caramel breath

to show her to my boys

and

to lie in bed for days.

The numbers are on the fridge.

The two super soft hats are on top of the baby towels

next to the warm water bottles.

Her freshly bought woolen romper suit

and super soft cotton outfit

waiting in the crib.

But if

she decides to come a little bit later than now

I could paint some freshly plastered walls

decorate a bit more

sort the toys

clean up the shed

and crochet a bit more

:-)

............

30 days of happiness

HAPPY SEVEN

The Dutch Waldorf/Steiner community make all kinds of seasonal decorations.

Displayed on a beautiful table,

made with the greatest precision and care.

Especially to look at, not mend to play with.

In my household, these facts are not working.

One, everything will be touched and explored

Two, Mummy has her one stubborn style

So, some new additions for our Autumn table

Not finished yet,

but we are sure happy with our start.

Next question

Where to put them?

PS. Thanks to Mus!

I made an Apple of Felt, especially for your cosy Apple warmer. We like it!!!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY SIX (Thank you MissVanHAm)

Roemer tasted his very first Hailstones today

I caught and froze them, especially for him, a couple days ago

so he wouldn't miss them while sleeping

It made us all happy watching him being happy

in between

Wool Question

Have you ever seen the fantastic hand knitted woolen pants for babies?

Yes?

Well, I would love to knit a few, but all the wool I ordered is too rough.

Really, no soft gentle baby feeling,

but almost ready to be made into rugs.

Do you have a good tip for me,?

What kind of wool or mix do I need for soft baby gear?

Thank you million times!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY FIVE

I believe in Pixies, do you?

After the first Pumpkin soup of the season, I crocheted my day away........

What did you do today?

30 days of happiness

HAPPY FOUR

I'm happy to finally put my feet up!

30 days of happiness

HAPPY T(H)REE

After my date with, oh yes, the floor, I planned another one with the sewing machine to make my mobile.

And girls, I am pleased with the result, simple but effective.

I like that.

The objects are placed in line and I will sure sell these and other themed ones when I open my tiny shop in a while.

Hopefully our babe will like it as well.

Since my date and I really got along this afternoon, I also made some tiny pillows to put in bed and closet. Cotton filled with wool especially for my favorite essential oils.

And to thank you for all your lovely blog support (can you all still cope with the happiness???), I really appreciate every single comment, you can have a little set as well. Sign up, tell me what your favorite essential oil is, and this bag with Smelly, Happy Pillows will maybe fly to your bed! I'll choose a winner next week. I wonder with who I will end up in bed!

Oh, big Sis, I made you a set on the house!

Good Luck

30 days of happiness

HAPPY TWO

Today had a busy start, I had to hard wax one floor and white washed the other. Happy that's over.

After that, we had coffee in a little lunchroom, always a pleasure!

Then we had a refreshing walk, I sure needed one, and it was lovely. We even spotted very big elf benches. September Blisssssss.

And maybe the happiest news of the day, I am the proud owner of a nursing bra with the hilarious name:

HOT MILK

Happy Dreams To You All