Dear Tooth Fairy....

My daughter had been telling me for days that her tooth was almost ready to come out. Picked her up from school yesterday and on the way home she once again told me, and said today was the day, and I nodded agreeing (thinking that I wish it would hurry up).

Surely enough she comes in an hour or so later and bursts into tears as I asked what was wrong. My tooth fell out, and I said 'Halalouya, finally'. Then I had to ask why all the tears as I give her a cuddle.
'I swallowed it', she says. I burst out laughing and called her a silly duff and not to worry, but no miss serious here gets cranky with me and tells me its not funny, and how is the tooth fairy going to know? I quickly pulled myself into line and said the magical words that would solve the issue, which is to write the fairy a letter and explain it, she will understand, and they are magical and know everything you know. It will be OK.

I later went into her room and saw beside her bed the little fairy light on and all ready with her tooth fairy book and letter all set up, - so sweet I thought to myself.
                                  
                                          Next minute she tells me, 'I hope she leaves me $2'.

Shit, I think to myself, my purse is empty and I know there's no loose change around as I took that this morning. Must remember to ask her father when he gets home. Mustn't forget, mustn't forget..... and no I didn't forget and she did come during the night (lucky). And she was even more thrilled as the generous fairy left her $2.15, 'WOW' -  she says.

All is happy now in her world. Isn't it nice that even at seven they still believe in the tooth fairy. Hope your still kids do, xox

Made Me Laugh, Remember Kylie Mole.

 

Remember this Book, 

   
I was unpacking a box in the garage and stumbled across some old books I had read as  a child (1988). And this I know I loved. This typical normal school girl who writes a diary that's so simple yet funny and true to teenagers.   Anyone recognize her?  Giggling to myself as I read some of her entries I thought - This is what I  have to look forward to with my daughter, and hoping she doesn't think of me in he same way ( I'm  laughing)  as I know there will be a point in time where I am not cool to hang out with and know when to keep my distance.

Don't know about you, but I often wonder what my child will think of me when she's a teenager and still love and what to go shopping with me, but then I will have to learn and know when to take a step back and let her be a teenager and hang out with her friends when she wants too ( because its way more cool).  But hey - I want to be the cool mum, - don't you?  Will have find some tips or re-read this diary I think, just to understand a teenager all over again, mind you this book is one of a kind and wouldn't take it as a bible, if you know what II mean.

Check this though

This made me laugh as we would all want to look beautiful when were older. And to visualize it,  - well I don't remember what I thought I would look like when I was older, just to be married with lots of kids and a wealthy husband (well I lost out on the wealthy husband part) Bugger.

Anyway, here's some codes we can look for when we accidentally stumble and open our children's diary.

Cheers
Emma
xxx

Great Feelings

Well I had my first market stall and was very happy and proud of all my efforts as I now sit back with a glass of wine in hand after a buzzing day and to get my head around it all.  I didn't come home rolling in my millions but feel its the start of something small that will start to now flourish with love and hard work.

Did take some pictures but must say my dodgy old digital camera that takes terrible picks - as you can see, let my stall down. I learned a lot for next time in building my table up with more display props and colour. Everybody goes to a lot of trouble in this area of making their products look good and visual to the eye. (must remember this for next time) So I will be doing a trip soon to invest in a few pieces to make my goodies look even better than what I had.

Yes that's right, there will be more market days as I get the vibe for them. I guess its a matter of finding the ones that suits you most also. The whole experience has motivated me and given me more confidence that I can do it and will make myself do it as I enjoy getting out and meeting new people (mind you there are a few interesting stall holders out there). Don't you ever wonder how some people do it, and where they get their inspiration from? I know I do.

Anyway. Better dash to catch up on my sewing and prepare for more adventures. Sorry my pictures are not the best. There is plenty of room for improvement here. xxxx

Big Day 21st May

Big first day at the markets for Emma Maker's Designs tomorrow and I am actually looking forward to it. Meeting new people and finally getting myself out into the public eye. will let you know how it all goes. 

Fingers crossed. xxxx

Nervous and excited all at the same time.

 A few pics of what you will find at my stall on market day.

Well I probably should have been brave and started doing the markets ages ago, but something small in the back of my head is always putting me off. But no I am building my confidence up and sewing like mad to have my creations all ready to go.

I suppose what made me change my mind was I finally drag myself along to one of those social networking groups stood like a nigel and took a few samples and the response that I got - I was little bowled over. And all said that "I hope your doing the markets" and my reply was that I am doing my first one in a couple of weeks which is now only 7 sleeps away Yay.

What worries me is, all the what if's. What if I only sell one thing, or no one turns up at the markets (although I know that isn't true as these markets are always buzzing) This is where I need to be positive stand up and be brave and know that surely someone is going to buy and love my hand made loved goodies. Mums who stay at home doing like myself deserve more credit for what they are doing as they put their heart, soul and money into what they are passionate about and to get something in return so they can stay at home with their children etc. Also there is a lot of undiscovered talent out there.

Anyway, have many list's of what to take right down to safety pins, flask, pricing my goodies and of course myself. People have been great in giving advice on what to take, and how to make my stall look great, everything that I hadn't thought about. Just need to finish off afew last pieces and I guess I am ready to go. Fingers crossed guys. And a big thank you to all that has given my great advice. xxxx

Happy Mothers Day

To mum with Love.

A mother's Faith

It is a mother's faith

On our Father above

That fills the home with happiness

And the heart with truth and love!

Happy happy mothers day to all those lovely mums out there and also soon to be mums. Wish I was closer to home to be able to give my mum a big kiss and a hug. But we know how much we love each other regardless. Its a beautiful sunny day here so enjoy and be happy. I have a small pic of my mum who is witty and as beautiful to me as ever. 

One of my craft goodies I love.

Here goes as I am not a great writer. But I can't seem to get enough of these elephants that I am making. Love them even more when I stumble across lovely fabric that is bursting to become something.

Elephants have always been one of my favorite animals, I have many drawings, lino prints etc that I have done myself of these creatures and they bring me happiness and clamness. Don't ask me why as I am not sure why it is. I also had the chance to go to the elephant orphanage in Sri - Lanka after I left school. You could walk with them, pat them as they followed you and my goodness they are huge and beautiful.

 I have included here a pic of the elephants I at the orphange and one of may soft elephants I have made. I will have to stop at some stage I know, and it will be when I come across something else I find and get inspiration from.