When we decided to tell the boys I was pregnant, we assumed their response would be similar to one they gave when we told them we were getting married, ” Cool! Please pass the chips.”
We were mistaken.
Sitting at the dinner table, we told them that they were going to have a little brother or sister. Tanner (our oldest and usually the fairly nonchalant one) responded in the way that any mother would hope for: with misty eyes, a big smile and an arm hugging around my shoulder. He said that he was excited, but worried that it would hurt me. It was so sweet.
Tristan (our youngest and usually the fairly interested one) responded in a way that was both comical and heartbreaking: he said, his answer was “no”. When we told him that, “Honey, we’re not asking for an opinion, we’re just sharing some happy news.”, he replied, “My vote is still no.” Oy.
In the few days that followed, Tris refused to say the word “baby” when referring to what he clearly considered, an unpleasantness. Instead, if the subject needed to be addressed, he’d simply give me a side-glance and point in the general direction of my stomach. Heh.
The next week, he began saying the “b” word, but only accompanied by a little-boy-hand’s version of floating quotes. “Baby.” Seriously.
On the last day of school before winter break though, there was a wee bit of a break-through. He finally told his teacher that he “thinks” his mom “might” be having a baby. This means he’s acknowledging the change to come, so I consider it a small success. We’ll be bringing the boys to the ultrasound when we find out the sex in hopes that seeing the little bean responsible for making Tristan a big brother, will officially sell him on the fact. He’s a smart, secure, loving little guy, so I’m not really that worried. Clearly though, this is just the beginning of the adventure that living with 3 children is sure to provide!
Speaking of “living”, the magazine of the Southern persuasion is featuring the Austin Craft Mafia in the Texas edition of the January issue. We were actually fairly surprised when they asked us–thinking that we’re not really the Southern Living demo–but since we do technically reside in the south and are all living, I suppose that was an error in judgment on our part. 😉
Here’s the article. You may remember this shoot being the time I didn’t even come close to finishing the cardigan I was planning on wearing (the finished one I later wore in all of the Knit Aid promos), so I wore it as a walking WIP instead. And yes, that is an earring holding it closed that the top.
The 1st picture cracks me up! The look on my face says, “I love arranging yarn on a shelf. It makes me feel zen.”
With that, I bid you adieu for now. I’m off to write the next Eco-Craft column for Kiwi.
It was so fun meeting some YarnYAYers IRL. Thanks to all who were able to come out to the YarnYAY! studio Open House, and to all who continue to support my small business! 💓...
This just in: pre-sales for our 2023 Pride Box are now open (link in @vickiehowell bio)! This year's box features items from queer and ally-owned businesses including:
* 11 (inclusive pride flag) shades of Teacup Pigtails yarn from @oinkpigments
*Inclusivity (knit) Scarf and Intersectionality (crochet) Scarf patterns, by me
* Don't Standby canvas and vegan leather tote from @lanternpress
* Rainbow Pins from @battlebornpins
* Safe Space sticker from @ownyourpridemo
A percentage of proceeds from this box will go to benefit @outyouth, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in central Texas.
We're continuing the celebration of YarnYAY!'s 5th anniversary, by entering every single subscriber to the May Box into a giveaway of FIVE, great prizes:
👉Grand Prize: 6 mo subscription ($244 value)
👉2nd prize: Choice of Shawl Kit (summer love knit scarf & gumdrop crochet scarf kit)
👉3rd prize: Hello Bargello prize - Any Kit up to $75 in value
👉4th prize: Vickie Howell Aqua Wooden Swift ($75 value)
👉5th prize: Hank of Urth Yarns 16 Worsted
If you're already one of our monthly subscriber, then you don't need to do a thing. You're already entered to win. If you're, though, subscribe at yarnyay.com (link in bio).
New to YarnYAY? Get 15% off your first box with code FIRSTYAY15
We're readying the studio for this weekend's YarnYAY! Open House. Will you be joining us? See below for details!
Psst... fans of fellow Buda-based businesses! We're sharing some of that community love. The first 20 people who mention @clubpilatesbuda @mercantileatmillandgrain or @budasreddoor will get a hand-crocheted scrunchie!
STUDIO OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
WHAT: Come celebrate YarnYAY!’s 5th anniversary and enjoy…
👀 A look at our cute space
🥂 Bubbly beverages & light snacks
🧶 Pop-up shop of yarn, kits & more
🧘🏽 Hangout and knit/crochet time in our comfy sitting area
🩳 YarnYAY! Trunk Show
✂️ Make your own stitch marker station
...and more!