OK, so what do you do when you get the call that your DIL has gone into labor? You boil water, of course! And . . . add noodles. Roast a chicken. Steam some vegetables to go with it. Then bake a cake. That's what!
If you ever wonder what you can do to help a family that has a new baby (and a toddler) in the house, the answer: food. Comfort food. Mostly in the form of nourishing home-cooked freezer meals.
So to this end, the girls and I spent most of the day mixing, cooking and boxing things up. We still have a few presents to wrap, including these, a knitted baby blanket to finish (Grace’s project), a basket of books and puzzles to keep the new big sister occupied and some Mother’s Day goodies to gather together before heading up to the house to meet grand baby #2 who hasn't actually officially arrived yet. But will. Soon.
These few quiet days of contemplative needle-felting and tea sipping suddenly got very busy and oh, it feels good to be sitting down right now and resting my feet. If only for a few minutes as I wait on the kitchen-timer to call me back.
Ding.
Alas, my allotted fifteen minutes for blogging is up. I shall leave you with more needle felted fun. I’m awfully proud of the bum on this one. ACK! Think I found a new hobby!
Congratulations on the new baby. Best wishes and God bless your family!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | May 08, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Congratulations on the soon arrival... it's very exciting. Fresh homemade food... the best "new baby in the house" gift ever!
Posted by: Natalie | May 08, 2008 at 07:32 PM
OOOOOHHH congrats on the newest baby--how fun! What a lovely grandma making all the yummy stuff:-) I needle felted a corgi and I can't stop--another addiction watch out! The bunny came out cute.
Posted by: Suzanne | May 08, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Congrats on the baby-joy. You got that right w/ the food thing. My parents cooked for us when we had our last baby, and it was so sweet of them. I think we're on our own for this next one, as my little sister is expecting at the same time. Looks like lots of take out will be in order. Your daughter in law is one lucky girl.
Posted by: Marisa | May 08, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Hugs to the new baby when it gets here! The needle felted animals are adorable.
Posted by: Teresa | May 09, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Congratulations! It's always so exciting to have a new baby in the family.
Your needle felting is wonderful. We need practice more...
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | May 09, 2008 at 10:33 AM
How exciting! Congratulations!
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | May 09, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Congratulations :o) How wonderful!! I'm sure the comfort food will be very appreciated. I love the felted creatures/mushroom you made. They're so cute!
Posted by: Linnea | May 09, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Best wishes to all of you on this Mother's Day weekend Vicki! It's a truly special day when a new baby arrives within a family.
My son's birthday is coming soon, so I've been reliving those first days and thinking of what a wonderful help my mom was. She came and spent a week, and I especially appreciated the meals she made for us.
I love your woolies. I bought needles and wool a couple of weeks ago, but haven't tried my hand at it yet. I'm thinking of trying to needlefelt your Forget-me-not pattern and make a heart shaped pillow from it.
Posted by: Lena | May 09, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Congratulations on the new baby...I wish you & your family many blessings! Your needle felted animals are so cute!
Posted by: Debbie | May 09, 2008 at 05:26 PM
what cuties you've created. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. Have a wonderful Mothers Day!
Posted by: Adla | May 09, 2008 at 06:46 PM
What a wonderful early Mother's Day present for you! Enjoy that little one! And keep posting your needle felting adventures, it's something that i've been really interested in getting into lately (as if I need another hobby) :)
Posted by: EmmyLizzy | May 09, 2008 at 06:58 PM
what exciting news! Congratulations!! :)
love your needle feltings also :)
Posted by: kristin | May 09, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Lots of congrats on the soon-to-be new grandbaby!!! I am sure you are so excited:)
Posted by: Holly | May 09, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Congratulations on you soon to be born grandbaby and Happy Mothers Day.
The felted critters are so sweet - esp. the bunny...I almost bought Jenn D.'s felted animals book the other day, but I really need to finish all my other projects first.
Posted by: tammyCA | May 10, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Oh how exciting! It's so hard waiting for the news.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Judy | May 10, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Happy Mother's Day! Your bum looks great!
Posted by: Judy | May 10, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Congratulations, a little early!
Hope you can pop back in and give us a full report. Wishing everyone well - have a safe trip!
((hugs))
Posted by: tinker | May 11, 2008 at 04:08 AM
Happy Mother's Day and best wishes for the new baby! My daughter turned 9 yesterday (the 1oth) and, like your new liitle one, her birthday is always connected to Mother's Day or on it. The best mother's day present you can get! All the blessings in the world for you and your family and oh...love the needlefelting...gotta try it!
Posted by: Lori | May 11, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Congratulations!!
Happy Mother's Day, what a lovely present :)
Now I am tempted to have a go at needle felting, the bunny looks so cute.
Posted by: Hazel | May 11, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Hello,
I absolutely love your felted creatures. And congrats on the new baby!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | May 11, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Oh my goodness!!! Many many warm congratulations. (and those needle felted sweeties are too wonderful!!!!)
Posted by: Jenny (thepolkadotpixie) | May 11, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Wow, I'd be proud of that bum too.
Posted by: Stacey Van Landingham | May 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Hi..I know this is a busy time for a new grandmama and this is sort of a random question...but I have become interested in crewel work adn I remember a project you had done and shared. There was a link to a web site and I have cruised your site but havebn't been able to come up with it....any help you can offer would be wonderful!! :)
Posted by: Julie Lundquist | May 13, 2008 at 06:43 PM