I made the long drive once again to my daughter's last weekend with her and the boys after her week here at school. I had the privilege of babysitting, not once but twice, then the drive back through Toronto to not one but 2 dentist appointments with 2 little boys in tow. She had been in a car accident 2 years ago just before little David was born and has incredible pain in her jaw and face from the whip lash and they are trying to figure out what to do.
Jonathan went in with her for the first 2 hours and David and I found a parking spot across the street and we enjoyed each others company. He played with his tablet, had a snack, a drink, another snack another drink another snack, then some of his brothers drink then read books until Mom showed up, totally surprised that we sat there that whole time, then we went for lunch. I had intended to go for some groceries but he was so good. We did not really need anything but we did miss the eggs for breakfast today. oops.Them Mom took Jonathan and went back for her second appointment and an hour later we headed home to the farm. Little David sat in the car seat for 6 of the 7 hours we were out.
I had been stitching on these 2 BTCT blocks over the weekend trying to get to the wreath part so I could sit and stitch in the car without all that starting and stopping needed for all thosewretched beautiful little buds and leaves. They all go on in layers so I had to plan my approach before back-basting the circles on. I still have to do all the reverse applique on many buds, but that can be done after the wreaths are all stitched on. I had threaded 5 needles and did not have to pull out the scissors.
I still have to stitch on the center of the one below after I fix an oops where the stems and leaves come together on the lower right. Sigh.
I finally finished all the notes for one of my courses and am typing them all out now. Over the years, I have discovered that I prefer to hand write all my notes then type them into the computer and I edit as I go. It is slow but works for me. I got about 5 pages done last night and hope to complete the last few today if the boys both take naps. Yesterday the older one slept but the 2 year old did not.
We are covered in a fresh blanket of snow today but the sun should be out later tomorrow.
Blessings,
Chris
Jonathan went in with her for the first 2 hours and David and I found a parking spot across the street and we enjoyed each others company. He played with his tablet, had a snack, a drink, another snack another drink another snack, then some of his brothers drink then read books until Mom showed up, totally surprised that we sat there that whole time, then we went for lunch. I had intended to go for some groceries but he was so good. We did not really need anything but we did miss the eggs for breakfast today. oops.Them Mom took Jonathan and went back for her second appointment and an hour later we headed home to the farm. Little David sat in the car seat for 6 of the 7 hours we were out.
I had been stitching on these 2 BTCT blocks over the weekend trying to get to the wreath part so I could sit and stitch in the car without all that starting and stopping needed for all those
I still have to stitch on the center of the one below after I fix an oops where the stems and leaves come together on the lower right. Sigh.
I finally finished all the notes for one of my courses and am typing them all out now. Over the years, I have discovered that I prefer to hand write all my notes then type them into the computer and I edit as I go. It is slow but works for me. I got about 5 pages done last night and hope to complete the last few today if the boys both take naps. Yesterday the older one slept but the 2 year old did not.
We are covered in a fresh blanket of snow today but the sun should be out later tomorrow.
Blessings,
Chris
I hope the dentist can help your daughter, it's hard to be pleasant when we're in pain.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and David had a good time in the park. I'm impressed you can applique while riding in a car. The block is looking very nice. We got more snow today too, it's hard to imagine in 2 months we'll have green grass and I'll be mowing yard.
We sat in the car all that time and I was driving before and after.
DeleteThis dentist specialist, who charged her $375 per appointment, is referring her to a surgeon who may or may not help her.
Wow! What a BUSY woman! This is lovely and SUCH a lot of meticulous work!!
ReplyDeleteThose pieces do look incredibly tiny - kudos to you for tackling them!
ReplyDeleteThat's awful that she's still dealing with pain from that accident. I hope something pans out from the referred surgeon - how terrible to be charged so much for those dental appointments!! I like your bird in the wreath - it's so cute.
ReplyDeleteYou're block is lovely! What side of Toronto are you on?....I am down near Lake Erie!
ReplyDeleteThe finished block is very well done. Someday, I will get back to finishing blocks for this quilt. I don't remember how many I have done.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like me with the notes. I write everything down and then put it into the computer also. Your block is looking so pretty and that you had a good visit with your grandson albeit for an unfortunate reason.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how frustrating and expensive it is to visit various doctors/dentists to get relief. I am so sorry. At least you got to enjoy the little ones.
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