Making…
A happy crocheted mobile. It’s colourful, I made it and it didn’t come in plastic packaging. Now, just waiting for little toes to gently kick it.
“Scrappy and Scoot”, my first soft toys. Definitely not the most sophisticated of efforts, but they were made from scraps of fabric, I did it, and there isn’t a made in China tag on them… I’m happy with that.
Celebration pom poms. Reusuable and decorative. You can’t help but smile every time they go up.
Getting ready…
There is a different energy round these parts. A shift, a change…expectancy is hanging in the air.
Tomorrow Monkey Boy starts a new school year. A new lunch box, a new class, a new teacher…he’s excited. I’m nervous. Will his teacher be as wonderful as last year?
A change for Little Monkey as well. No more big brother at home to play with during the day.
Expectancy also circulates me. With a belly now so big, waiting…
Excited… It could be weeks off, but waiting for those beginnings of labour to start.
cityhippyfarmgirl 
What an exciting time for you and your family.
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It is Debra 🙂
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Oooohhh!!! It’s SO close! You’ve been crafting! And henna-ing! Preparing for this exciting new addition!! HUGE changes ahead for you, dear Brydie. Take things easy between now and then, ok?
(When my friend had her third, a group of friends gathered around and cut bracelets from the same piece of yarn and put them on at the same time – the idea being that our good vibes would connect to her during the birth. A beautiful gesture!). xx
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That is a beautiful gesture… I love that all your friends did that. Too often the second, third, fourth… pregnancies are all too forgotten as opposed to the exciting first.
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That is one ready and beautiful stomach 🙂 I hope these next few weeks and the return to school go smoothly – definitely very, very exciting!
Also, I think your creations are great. Those stuffed toys are gorgeous – very cute.
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They were fun to make. My kids don’t have high expectations of my creations, surely they can only get better with practise!
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What an exciting time. I just love everything you’ve made. So clever. I wish I was crafty but the gene must have by-passed me. We’re getting ready for back-to-school tomorrow too. I’ve just done the lunch boxes. Exciting times!
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Back to the lunch box, was one bit I wasn’t sooo excited about. The never ending question of what to put in there??
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Too much fun to be had. I love your offerings for your baby. Just wonderful. The belly has definitely grown since I last saw a picture of it. Fully cooked. Good luck with the first day of school. Doo Dah is up on Tuesday x
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Thanks MM, the time has definitely gone quickly.
Good luck for little Doo Dah.
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That belly looks ready to pop! I love the beautiful gifts you’ve made for Monkey Number 3! All made with love and expectation . . . so exciting! Enjoy your nesting x
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It is exciting 🙂
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Great toys. Lucky baby!
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Colour is always a good thing.
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Oh wow, you’ve been a very busy bee and I just love every single one of your “nesting” creations. Just gorgeous! Love your bump too 🙂 All the very best for the exciting weeks ahead xx
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Thanks Mel. The nest is definitely being fluffed up 🙂
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Oh I remember that big heavy yet mobile feeling! Wonderful decorations, all terribly exciting! c
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It’s an amazing journey having something growing inside of you.
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Oh my, I’m so excited for you! Love your photos and your first toys are really cute 🙂
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Thanks my girl 🙂
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I love the mobile, what a wonderful gift for the little one 🙂 it looks so colorful and soft!
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The mobile was a lot of fun to make as I had no real idea of how it would turn out and only a vague idea of what I was doing. There was still an element of surprise of it actually working until the very last little knot.
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Those toys are so sweet! How wonderful. All the best wishes to you!
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Thanks Lisa.
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Wonderful play things for a sweet little baby to be.. love your henna’s toes… your crib linens… all of it! Congratulations very soon, Brydie!! xo Smidge
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The boys wanted some henna action too, so there are a few henna-ed feet running around at the moment.
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Anticipation can be very exciting or very trying.
I love the good use you’ve made of your time of waiting!
The henna tattoo is very attractive and the toys patiently waiting for the celebration and the crocheted mobile speak so much of your love and
ideals-
thanks for sharing your exciting staging for the upcoming birth !
(And love to you and Mr Chocolate and ALL the little monkeys!)
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Thank you Heidi. I’m loving the anticipation, the not knowing when makes it even more so.
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I love how crafty you are!
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I wish I was 100% more!
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Oh oh, so big, you must be close now. Love your mobile and your cleverness. How very exciting for you all.
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Close Choclette…close 🙂
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I love the soft toys – you are creative:) Good Luck and Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for your well wishes.
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You’re in mid leap. What an exciting time for you and your family. Preparing, waiting, decorating. Change. Major change. Major joy. I am excited with you, on the other side of the Earth.
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It does feel like mid leap. Things are to change, and a really big exciting change.
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What an exciting…expectant time…the nursery looks lovely xx
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Thanks Jen 🙂
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That really is exciting! I love the fact that you made those toys from scraps and they are perfect in not looking perfect and commercial with a tag. My sister in law is expecting around the same time as you by the sounds of it so I understand the air of expectation as we all wait.
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I hope your sister in law has a wonderful birth Anna. Definitely exciting times.
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your handmade mobile and toys are very special..and i’m sure will be much loved by your precious new baby..not long now!
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There is something incredibly satisfying about making stuff, whether it be food or other wise. It feels good…
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I hope Monkey had a great first day! As usual it’s a warm start to the school year. Love the mobile.
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It’s hot!!… and yes he did have a good first day thanks Rose.
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How exciting! Your softie creations are lovely and that belly! So stretched & full on life….. It’s just beautiful.
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The human body is amazing at the changes that take place during pregnancy. Never ceases to amaze me…
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Gorgeous toys and I love the mobile – and so will Monkey 3! I’m about halfway through expecting grand-child number 2 and it is so much fun, knitting, soft toying and watching my baby grow another baby! Thanks for sharing your journey
Greenie x
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It would be an amazing thing watching your baby grow another baby…I was thinking about that just today, (although, it would be a while off.)
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Wow i am really excited for you and your fam! And i think the crafty additions are wonderful. What a lucky baby. I can;t wait to hear the news of your newest bubba – and if it takes a few more weeks then I will wait and patiently read your posts on whatever else you are making. woohoo!
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how on earth did you get to your feet? I am so excited for you and thank you for sharing this with us 🙂
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Beautifully made crafts! Beautiful pic of your tummy too!
🙂 Mandy
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good luck with city hippy farm baby! looks like a wonderful space to start a new life
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I’m getting very excited about all this! :D.
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Oooh Brydie, look at you! Won’t be long! Exciting times, enjoy them, hope you’re getting some sleep NOW.. 😉
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Charming, healthy and happy soft toys and decor…a lucky baby indeed to have such a clever, grounded and caring mama! May you enjoy continued healthy expectancy and joyful motherhood.
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Any day hey? Love your foot henna and all the lovely soft mobiles and shapes. 🙂 Thinking of you and Mr Chocolate – and that tum looks magnificent xx
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Look at your big beautiful belly! Three months, and I will have one rather similar! I can’t wait 🙂 I was wondering… if you have ever had the chance to make sprouted grain bread, and if you have any suggestions as to how to go about sprouting the grains, and what measurements to use 🙂
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I just love your crochet mobile. It is sooo cute. Thats one skill I have new quite got a handle on……perhaps this year!
Enjoy your last preggie days, what an exciting time 🙂
Look forward foloowing along with you
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So close… I hope everything goes well! I’m going to have to pass on the idea of a crocheted mobile to my sister.
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been away for a month, lot to catch up with. love your belly! do you already know the gender? so exciting! the last few weeks can be enervating but you sound calm and happy.
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Just wanted to say I’m thinking of you. And still reading along, even if silent down my way! Three is wonderous… I bet you’ll love it.
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