The book I posted yesterday (50 things that really matter) contains short stories about gratitude and lessons learned. Story 18 is about afternoon naps.
I can only nap if I'm sick or have jet lag, but my husband usually takes quick naps when he gets home from work after 4 p.m. He goes to bed early every night and can still sleep with no problem.
I'm the mom making the afghans :) lots and lots of them.
Granny scrap-ghans to be precise.
I just keep adding to them when I come across complementary colors in my stash or am given yarn by a craft friend. I might go buy a new skein if I'm ready to finish one off. Some are baby sized, some are bigger. I never tire of making of them.
One who sleeps under a crocheted blanket is comforted by love.(happilyhooked.com)
Have a good week.
Happy Monday, Tammy. What a beautiful collection of afghans. They are so colorful; I just love that you use your scrap yarns to create these beauties. Enjoy your week. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh, I dearly love your crocheted afghans. You are really talented. x
ReplyDeleteOh my God, you really create beautiful things! Your husband surely can feel comfortable under those blankets. :)
ReplyDeleteI love little naps. It's good for the soul.
I remember my grandmother and grandfather always taking them up there in Finnish Lapland when I was there in the summers... I thought it was completely hopeless to sleep at night. Because it was light! 24/7...
Have a good time!
Pretty afghans. I do the same. I make lots of them with my scraps for the assisted living that Mom lived at. They're very grateful.
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Betsy
They’re all so beautiful.
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Such a sweet and comforting blog post. Love the sleeping cats, and all your most outstanding talent and skill. All the afghans are colorful and beautiful. Have a great Monday...and a wonderful July.
ReplyDeleteI get an A+ for sleeping/napping! lol The pics to go with your post are gorgeous--nice job on all of the afghans. I agree with the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet cat :) My husband takes those quick naps when he gets home. I can't do that!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty your afghans are! I am always shocked to see a handmade afghan at a thrift shop, because hoe could anyone stand to give them away?
ReplyDeleteLove how each blanket is bursting with color and personality—such a creative use of scraps!
ReplyDeleteI am a no nap girl. Hated napping even as a child and luckily my parents didn't force me. I used that time to focus on DIY or some quiet reading. As a parent, I didn't force my kids either, but they turned on the hub's side and love taking naps. Same as you - I nap only when I am ill or sick :) When family sees me napping, they know something is wrong, lol!
ReplyDeleteLove the afghans!!!
I'm a fan of afternoon naps. Your blankets are beautiful. I've just completed two single bed size blankets from squares knitted by myself and a couple of ladies in my WI group. They will be going to a charity.
ReplyDeleteI sleep under my knitted afghan every night.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your kitty looks SO sweet.
I am not a nap person........there is just too much to do in a day's time. I do sleep well at night. How lovely your crochet afghan blankets look! That is a lot of lovely work done! blessings, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteDear Tammy,
ReplyDeleteyour kitty certainly knows how to enjoy a proper afternoon nap! 😊 I’ve actually gotten into the habit of lying down for about an hour myself after finishing my work. (Back when I was still in the office, I’d often be completely drained from all the frustration it brought me.) That routine has mostly stayed with me into retirement – though sometimes I try to push through the afternoon drowsiness.
My natural rhythm leans more toward staying up late and sleeping in a bit – and I enjoy that freedom!
I don’t own any mom-made afghans or granny scrap-ghans, but I do have two wool blankets my grandmother knitted using leftover yarn. I’m not too fond of sleeping under wool – but in the evening, while watching TV, I love to cuddle up in one of those cozy heirlooms.
I’ve crocheted a few granny square corners myself, though never a full piece with such a continuous pattern as yours – that’s such a great idea for a relaxing TV-time project! 🧶🐾🌿
Much love from Austria – and a gentle scritch to your sweet little cat!
Traude
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