Well poor Teddy did not last long. By bedtime I had a rash all over my arms and over night had to take some oral steroids as he was also affecting my breathing. So sadly I had to phone them up and take Teddy back. No idea why I reacted to him as I had been fine with Lilly. Feel bad about it as we so badly want a dog.
Monday
Was the funeral today of my SIL2's dad. Obviously all his family had to be there and Ziggy was much to young to go to the service and the cremation. So I drove through to look after her. She was tired when I got there so I snuggled her to sleep, a special Grandma snuggle as she won't sleep in her Mum's arm and I woke her up an hour and a half later to feed her, change her and take her up for the Reception. I managed to get some crocheting done while she was sleeping.
Home to pick up Bob and take him to gymnastics.
Tuesday
We have had a wee visitor to the garden lately.
Wednesday
Had a quiet day at home doing some sewing. Was making a scrap quilt for an auction for a charity next month. Guess the brain was not working quite right as I managed to sew it all totally backwards. So it is now not a scrap quilt but just a normal quilt that needs a back. Still looks very pretty despite that. First sewing I have done in weeks as been too busy and too stressed to do any.
Thursday
Been sitting randomly crocheting the squares for a blanket I am making for the charity crafting auction next month. Nice small squares so only take about 25 mins each. Have thought about joining them in diamonds but not sure how to make the half triangles I would need for round the edge. Will look into it before I start sewing them together.
Friday
I have been approached by a journalist to do a magazine article as I filled in a survey on gransnet a while ago about grandchildren's names. She wanted some pictures of us all together so DD1 came in on her way back from Kilmarnock and I walked down and brought the three wee ones up as the older two opted not to be in the pictures. I took a few other pictures of them playing but really liked this one of Dinky.
Saturday
We bought this the other week. Spotted it in the PDSA shop. Rather ironic after last week, but maybe one day. Might need to find a hairless dog....
I hope you find the right dog to give a home too soon. I'm sure there must be one out there for you and you can give a dog such a good home. The magazine article sounds interesting.
ReplyDeletewill spill more on the magazine article if it comes to anything.
DeleteOh no! Gutted for you about the dog situation, that's sad for all concerned. That quilt looks fab as it is #365
ReplyDeleteyes gutted on the dog ourselves, though I did offer hubby a divorce if he wants a dog.
DeleteOoo now interesting there is a Gransnet. I have never even thought of that but I bet my MIL would love it! Love how kids refuse to sleep for Mum but Grans have like a super power! #365
ReplyDeleteyes us Grans have magical powers only you Mums can dream of....lol
DeleteOh no! Sending big hugs. I am so sorry you had to send Teddy back :(
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks fab! I would never have known it was sewn wrong...
Good luck with the magazine article. x
yes the quilt is nice, just not what I was expecting to make, got quite annoyed at myself.
DeleteLovely photo of Dinky. So sorry to hear you reacted to Teddy. Will you be trying another dog?
ReplyDeleteLoving your crocheting!
Not sure on another dog, it is finding somebody that will allow us to "try before we buy" is the problem. Luckily Dogs Trust happily give you a refund but I think that is to make sure you take the dog back to them instead of giving it away to somebody unsuitable.
DeleteLovely photo of Dinky! So sorry things didn't work out with Lily. I can't believe how quickly you crochet those little squares! The quilt looks really good too.
ReplyDeleteLove the squares from the point of view of being so easy to pick up and do quickly.
DeleteSo sorry about Ted not working out. You will find a special dog, I'm sure. And sorry about your SILs father in law. Those crochet squares are lovely. Our crochet blanket is going strong here!
ReplyDeleteNot sure we are going to keep looking but yes I am sure one day a little dog will pop up that we just have to have.
DeleteSo sorry about Teddy, I hope you find the right dog soon. The quilt is lovely! Gorgeous photo of Dinky, she's getting so grown up!
ReplyDeleteoh dear Elaine I am so sorry that you suffered with such a bad reaction to Teddy. Such a shame, I do hope you find the right dog for you soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely that you are going to be featured in a magazine article and I agree, that is a lovely photo of Dinky. Lovely sewing and crocheting x
sorry to hear it didn't work out for Teddy but better he went back sooner rather than later when he had settled in
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