fountains and glimpses

Sometimes I glance over at Ande or Owen and I catch a glimpse of the future.

Whether it's the way they are sitting, 

the way they are moving their body,

or the face they are making...

I can almost see their future self.

All grown up.

I don't want them to grow up,

but I like what I see when I catch that glimpse.

One day, these boys will tower over me and will give me the biggest bear hugs.

One day, I will be able to look at their accomplishments and be proud of the men they have become.

But for now, they're just boys, and I'm loving every fun/exhausting/dirty/loving minute of it.

A few changes here and there...

So my little one week break turned into almost a month.

It was great, and it was kind of hard to get myself to write anything again.

Trying to post more often just became too much for me,

and it kinda started to feel in-genuine.

I realized something while taking time off...

...I blog for myself and my family for the sake of recording our life, to remember all of the fun stuff the boys do as they grow, and to record the things I make...

I think when blogs become more about sharing what you think other people want to read/see, coming up with posts just for the sake of posting,

they become silly and fake.

So anyways, agree or disagree as you will.

I am going to continue this blog because I want to record memories from the things that I love,

but I'm not doing it for anyone else's approval.

That's all.

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Now for a little business,

Along with the new blog design by my ridiculously talented friend, Mary 

(who doesn't design anymore, but totally should because she's so good),

I have changed a couple things to keep all my pages more cohesive.

If you follow me on Facebook, I started a new page because it wouldn't let me change the name of my existing page. You can now catch up on posts and shop updates by liking LoveCityCrochet.

My Etsy shop has also changed names (Curtsay Designs is no more), to LoveCityCrochet. Although, if you type in Curtsay Designs, it will still redirect you to the new name.

Thanks!

Time to slow down

I think I need a break from this here blog.

I won't be gone for long...just a week or so.

I am one tired girl and I just need to slow down.

I need a week to clear my head, get some extra snuggles, let my hands be idle,

and take a nap or two (or three...).

Hopefully a little break will give me some new inspiration that I have been lacking lately.

I hope you understand...I'll see you soon!

On being responsible

We blessed Milo at church this past Sunday.

I love baby blessings, but especially my baby's blessings.

Curtis has such a way with words, 

and you can tell he really makes an effort to make their blessings meaningful and special.

Yesterday, as I sat at the park watching the boys play, thinking about the blessing and Ande's birthday,

I suddenly became overwhelmed with responsibility-

the responsibility of raising these precious souls.

There are so many things I want them to know and be.

What if I am not doing this parenthood thing right?

I want my boys to be brave, kind, smart, and gracious.

I want them to be strong, healthy, respectful, and to have a love for the gospel.

Knowing that it's my responsibility to make sure they turn out like that kind of scares me.

What if I screw up?

All I know is that I need to be a little better.

Crochet Love {A mug cozy for Mom}

My mom loves hot chocolate.

Like...really loves it.

Her birthday was last week, so I made her a mug cozy.

I found a great crochet cozy pattern from Lisa's blog, Bubblegirl.
It was a great pattern, and so easy to follow.
I did make a small adjustment by making my cozy a little wider.
This helped it to fit the mug that I bought a little better.

I love the stitch in this pattern,

the way the stitches in each row tilt this way and that.

I really liked the colors that I chose.

The blue mug is just the right shade of blue,

and the cream yarn  and dainty rose button compliment it just right.

This was a great birthday present for my mom,

but wouldn't it also make a great Mother's Day present for other hot chocolate lovers out there?