a well-earned day off!

I spent the weekend in the Blue Mountains, teaching Mountmellick to the Blue Mountains Group of the Embroiderers Guild NSW. We had a very lovely time together. Thanks to all the ladies for making me feel so very welcome!

Yesterday, because I worked all weekend, I took a day off and went to visit my 98 year old Grandma. I took my lunch and we had lunch together. We sat and chatted in the warm sun, and enjoyed our time. Each time I see Grandma, I don’t know if it will be the last time. She’s in very good health – takes no medication of any kind – but she is frail. She’s getting a little confused, but she called me by name, so she knew who I was. It was a really nice way to spend my day off.

I did no work at all yesterday. None. Sometimes, you just need a break. I’ve been working such long hours lately, trying to get the book done, and I needed a rest. It was good to have one.

We probably had our busiest Saturday ever. I was off to the mountains for my class. My husband had a work function to go to in the morning. The Reader went on a day trip to another city with my father for a university open day (yes, she’s getting to the pointy end of her schooling!) and The Gymnast had a gymnastics competition. Both girls had a fantastic time. The Reader came back wanting to be at uni NOW! The Gymnast placed on two apparatus in the competition, and it was just the injection of motivation to continue that she needed. Being injured for a year has been a hard slog for her, so a reward of such excellent results after such a hard time, and so much hard work was really wonderful for her.

I passed another milestone on the weekend. I finished all the stitch diagrams – until I find another one that I need to explain something better! It was good to get to that point. I am getting closer to finished all the time, and it feels good to know that it is close to the end. I have greatly enjoyed writing this book, but there comes a time when you just want it to be over!

Back to work today!