Materfamilias Writes

Monday Medley, the Rentrée looms . . .

Monday Medley, the Rentrée looms . . .

I quite love that everywhere I turn in the house and in the yard, there’s evidence of a visiting 5-year old. But I won’t pretend that this little girl isn’t a big distraction from the…

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40 years later. . . . Weddings, Anniversaries, Life, Love . . .

40 years later. . . . Weddings, Anniversaries, Life, Love . . .

40 years ago today, and I’m still smiling at spending a life with this guy. Three daughters, a son, three wonderful sons-in-law/love and a lovely daughter-in-law, three oh-so-lovable granddaughters (one brand new!) . . .…

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Baby, Blanket, Simplicity, Perfection

Baby, Blanket, Simplicity, Perfection

My new granddaughter, Francesca Rose, 4 days old, wrapped in the baby blanketI knit for her, my version of Purl Bee’s Super Easy Baby Blanket, knit in Debbie Bliss’ Baby Cashmerino (and yes, completely machine…

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Back-to-School Pants and priorities

Back-to-School Pants and priorities

So far, I’ve bought four new back-to-school items, one of which is a pair of shoes (if a pair can be considered “one”!) The least expensive item in the bunch, though, might be the one…

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Introducing . . .

Introducing . . .

Here she is. Our newest granddaughter, Francesca Rose, already going by the nickname Frankie. . . .Only 4 days old, she left the hospital yesterday. I’ve already managed close to an hour of holding her,…

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