Boo has been saying those three little words a lot to me in the last few weeks. When she's not hugging me and showering me in terms of endearment, however, she's tearing around like a wild thing, stomping her feet and screaming and generally being about as obstreperous as her nearly-4 year old temperament can muster. It's such a time of great change and challenges to her sense of how her little world works, I know, but we are struggling to find a way to help her deal with all this in the face of her unpredictable behaviour.
Mama can return the protestations of love, however, that is one thing that she must need right now, a whole heap of reassurance. So, I sewed her a new heart as a gift for Valentines' Day on Monday. It's based on Amanda Blake Soule's 'family heart' in her book 'Handmade Home', but I don't have a copy at home right now, so I kind of made it my own way too, adding 4 pockets (for Mama, Dadda, Beth and Arthur) for love notes or trinkets (... or heart chocs for monday). Its made from scraps I had in my stash, with some of the pockets made from offcuts of felted sweaters.
I hope Boo will feel the love of the family in its new 4-person composition.
That is so lovely cath. If she doesn't love it now it'll be her most treasured posession in years to come. Good luck to you all as you find your feet in the new world. Xc
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It takes quite a while for everyone to find their new place when a little come along.
Your felted heart is wonderful...good for you for taking the time to make something for your little one...buying a toy at target would have been easier (though there is a need for simple and easy sometimes).
Your daughter is blessed.
Cheers,
Leah
The idea is sweet, as well as the item itself. How were you able to make it stand? People really appreciate a gift that's out of the ordinary. It could mean that they've put a lot of thought to the exercise.
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