Hi Stitchers!
I wanted to show my babies, it's been quite some time since this pic was taken. It illustrates the sisters' love perfectly. They spend almost all their time together. Pudding, on the left, is now as tall and fit as her sister, Crumble, you could never tell she was the underfed, shy one. Well, except with strangers, that is...
We keep them indoors, only Luna is an outside cat, as she was used to it before we had her. I only feel good when the three are home. Fortunately, Luna is the stay-at-home kind, except when the weather is really warm and then she loves lying in the sun in the front garden. The tricky part is that she loves to walk the dog out with us, but will choose to walk on the street when she's as gray as the asphalt...
These three lady cats rule the house, and drive our Lord Euston mad. Here is proud Euston after a walk/crazy run.
Here's frustrated Euston after the infamous kitties have finished with him. He needs to squat his dad's lap then...
Oh and I also have this great pic of Euston playing hide and seek in the snowed in garden- and also munching some iced droppings of his, I think. His favourite winter game: find his droppings, launch them as high as possible, kick them, catch them, and finally eat them. Bon appetit...
By the way, this is still a stitching blog... I have stitched for winter lately:
Homespun Elegance, Snow Much Joy on 32 count Zweigart vintage, my choice of colours. Star charms are missing.
The Sampler Girl's freebie "my true love gave to me" with a few changes: a border added and little charm buttons too. 32 count Zweigart fein floba. The text is stitched with luscious silk I received for my birthday (can't remember the name, but thank you Sabine, I just love it), the rest is plain DMC.
Oh, and here's my contribution to the May Hallosal. 40 count coffee dyed linen, DMC 844, and a freebie by Primitive Betty. I left the date off.
Thank you for the kind messages you have left for my son. Many of you have advised a counselor, and I have tried the best I could to convince him, even with the help of our family physician. But he won't see one, doesn't want to.Doesn't want to try yoga to help him relax either. I have had him take some magnesium treatment, and that seems to help improve his mood.And I am super aware...
It may come as a surprise to you, my American and Australien friends, but around here in France, people who have a counselor are immediately considered as mentally ill and shown with disrespect. He is a victim of this prejudice.
I do have a counselor to try and find a way to cure my social phobia, but I never say "I have an appointement with my counselor". It would be a shame to admit my failures. So I say "I'm seeing my bald dwarf this afternoon". Quite an accurate description: he is very very small (less than five feet tall) and he is bald. I don't fear any transfer phenomenon with him, even as a father. Lol!
Time to sign off and prepare dinner here. I'll be back soon with more pics and stitching to share.
Hugs to you all, Stitchers!
Lili Bear
17 commentaires:
So fun to hear about the pets! My Sheba likes to go outside and roll in the grass. I suspect she is rolling in bird poo. Ewww!
I am so glad the magnesium is helping your son out a bit. As for me and my appointments - I like to refer to them as my monthlies (as that's how frequent I go). I also jokingly call it my appointment to get my head shrunk, LOL ;D. There really should be no shame or stigma associated with counselors. Some people, as you know, just need an unbiased third party to talk to.
As to the kitties - they are JUST TOO CUTE FOR WORDS! Magnifique, tres belles, etc...And the dog does look a bit put out by the kitties, but I am sure he really enjoys their fun and games more than he let's on.
Lovely stitching pieces!!!
I noticed in the Netherlands that it was also "wrong" to admit to seeing a therapist for help - I was shocked and dismayed. How can people get help when they know it might be used against them??
I love your kitty and dog pictures!!! :D
what pretty pets! We have three dogs running around here, they need your kind of love! Seems like we are all always yelling at them to quit barking, telling them to get out of the kitchen, etc.
You should check out this book :
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Times-Two-Squares-Patchwork/dp/1564779866
just look through all the pictures, it will definitely inspire you to quilt! So much beautiful stuff in there!
Take Care!
-Bre
Thanks for posting pictures of your fur babies Lili! I had fun seeing them all :o)
Beautiful stitching and congrats on having THREE finishes! WOW! You've been busy.
I'm sorry to hear this :o( Maybe you could do some research online and see if there are other natural treatments you can find. I take B6 for my moods but I'm not sure if that's just for women or not. Good luck. ((((HUGS))))
Your cats and dogs can rain at my house (not on - ha ha) anytime. They are too adorable for words.
Pretty stitching Lili. What would we do without our needle and floss?
Hopefully the upcoming summer weather and a break from school will work magic on DS's body and soul.
hugs, Margaret
Your furry family are all beautiful! I love that picture of Pudding and Crumble together. Sounds like you are the best thing with Corentin. He knows you are watching out for him. You shouldn't feel any shame. We all have issues-trust me. just because they aren't obvious to everyone does't mean they aren't there! {{{hugs}}}
Preciosas mascotas y preciosos bordados, llenos de sensibilidad. Me apena ver tu preocupación por tu hijo. Lo único que puedo decirte es que creo que debemos elegir lo mejor para nuestros hijos, aunque tengamos que hacer cosas que no ve la sociedad como normales. No pienses en lo que opinen los demás.
Besos y ánimo, amiga bordadora.
Oh my gosh, your pets are absolutly beautiful!! And I see your dog lying atop a quilt that has my favorite "meandering" on it. :)
All your pets are such beautiful animals. I love your stitching, especially the Sampler Girl design, I love how you have added the buttons.
Here in Australia, it has still been considered shameful to visit a therapist until recently. There has been a lot of campaigning from many mental health groups to make people aware that our mental health is important and should not be something to be ashamed of. My husband's work even has a special help line set up so that people can talk to someone if needed.
I am glad to hear the the magnesium is helping Corentin. As a mother, I know that you would be doing everything you can to help him and you are watching him very carfefully. Remember to look after yourself as well. {{{HUGS}}}
I love "crow" and the outlining on "snow much joy". How lovely all your pets are, too!
ooooooooohh!! mais je n'étais pas passée par là depuis ton dernier (ou avant dernier?) post!!
Euston a grandi!!! Qu'il est beau, et tes minettes aussi, sont trop trop choupinettes!
J'adore ton bonhomme de neige.
gros bisous bisous
Hello from Thunder Bay. We are having a wonderful time and the weather is simply gorgeous.
We leave here at 7:00 am tomorrow to drive back to Minneapolis. DD's flight leaves at 7:00 pm and mine at 9:00.
Talk to you soon.
hugs, Margaret
What wonderful pictures of your furbabies, they are all so sweet. Loved seeing your stitching too, in this post and your last one, you've been quite busy. I seem to have hit a slump recently in that area but am hoping to get back into it again as it really does help me relax. So sorry to hear the attitude there regarding counceling, there really should be nothing against it, some people just need someone to talk to in order to help keep things in perspective. They've been working really hard here in the US with add compaigns and such to get some of the stigma to go away, and most of it has thankfully. Hopefully you can find something that helps him, it is so hard being that age anyway. I think you're showing signs of a being a great mom, you notice, you care, and you're trying to help. It is unbelievable how many so called parents out there are totally ignorant of what goes on with their children, and don't seem too care much either, quite scary really. Just let him know you're there for him and ready to listen if he wants to talk. I used to have great talks with my daughter late at night when she was tucked into bed and the lights were out. Somehow being quiet and dark like that made it easier. {{hugs}} to you both.
Sue
Trop envie de papouiller ces petites bêtes, elles sont trop mimis
les broderies sont bien jolies
biz
véro
joli tout plein ton bonhomme de neige, j'aime beaucoup
Your kittehs are gorgeous.
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