Hello!
Before I embark on the story of Lazy Kate, I’d like to share some news with you. As some of you have already guessed from a few subtle clues in my previous post, I’m going to be a grandmother! It takes some getting used to the idea (how did I suddenly get so old?), but I’m thrilled to bits! And very, very happy for the mum-and-dad-to-be.
I’ve hesitated about talking about it here, as I don’t believe in sharing everything online. But I’d have to lead a strange kind of double life to not talk about it here. (Don’t worry, I won’t talk about it all the time.) It just feels good to know that you know, and not to have to be secretive about it anymore.
I also don’t feel very comfortable sharing pictures of loved ones online, but I think it’s okay to show our daughter’s feet here, together with those of the other great love of her life beside her husband.
Congratulations mormor! Swedish distinguishes between maternal and paternal grandmother. Quite practical, by the way.
I can see why it makes you feel old, but on the other hand – what a blessing to become a grandmother while still young enough to feel old!
Thank you, it really feels like a blessing! I wish we had that distinction. Here both are called oma, which can be confusing.
I too love that Swedish builds in the distinctions between maternal and paternal grandparents (although “farmor” sounds like “farmer” to anglophones, so always a bit confusing). So, congratulations, mormor-to-be!
How fortunate to live so close to Louët! Until I saw those beautiful tools, I had never been tempted to learn spinning. Now, either the blond woods or that painted wheel would definitely inspire me. Thank you for taking us on the virtual tour.
One last topic, or rather question: what breed of pony is that charmer?
Spinning is such a relaxing thing to do (once you get the hang of it) – highly recommended! Thanks for your good wishes, I’m really liking the sound of mormor-to-be. And our daughter’s big-footed friend is a mixed breed: Gypsy cob and Highland pony.
I love the visit with the feet! And congratulations for good family stuff!
Fascinating to see all the spinning wheels and tools. I love seeing how things are made, the gear, the names….niddy noddy?? There is a story there. I always wonder how the names came to be.
Niddy noddy, yes, isn’t that a great term? Thanks for your visit and good wishes!
Congratulations!! I recently became a grandmother myself, it is a wonderful experience. And you will have so many more things to knit!
Thank you! And congratulations to you, too! That’s wonderful news!