Hey Baby

meet trouble- the biggest and boldest of the bunch

Our little chicks arrived a day early and full of energy! We are having a fantastic time with them. So cute!

Naturally, our oldest son picked out the leader of the pack as his buddy and promptly named her Trouble. Our youngest picked out the runt of the bunch- she’s little but she’s got enough spunk for all of them. I have a feeling that my boys will have constant companions once these little ones are big enough to roam outside.

baby broccoli

Our garden is also doing well. As I mentioned yesterday, we have lots of baby veggies popping up, and even a mini broccoli head! It’s so exciting for all of us. We can’t wait until we can harvest those first sugar snap peas and tender lettuce thinnings.

I had my second fiddle lesson this morning, which was very encouraging. My instructor told me that it is rare to get the hang of the instrument as quickly as I have, and that it usually takes months to get where I am. This confirms my long-held suspicion that I was meant to play the fiddle; I can’t help but imagine that my Scottish fiddle-playing grandfather, long past, knows somehow, and is proud of me. I’m working on an Irish Polka which was a surprise to me (they have polkas in Ireland?) but it is a fun piece of music. Every time I practice, it sounds a little better and wow- I actually am playing Irish music already!

baby knitting is so fast!

In knitting news, I’ve completed one of Mom’s socks and have yet to go back to the other. I’ve been slightly distracted by another little project– A baby thorpe for my newborn niece. Her daddy requested a brown thorpe so I’ve done the top in a soft bamboo/acrylic blend and the brim in organic cotton. So far, so good! I’m hoping that her daddy approves, and if not, it’s a great excuse to knit her another one! The great thing about these hats is that they take no time at all and really are useful. The perfect baby item, in my opinion!