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Dress Up

September 17, 2022 at 9:17 am by Claudia

My back is getting better. I don’t recommend having a coughing fit with a sore back, but other than that, it’s slowly getting stronger. I was talking to Don yesterday and looked over at my chair, with a pillow and heating pad added to the mix, and I said that it looked like an old lady lived here. Just add some BioFreeze and Vicks to the table and the picture would be complete. I’m grateful for that heating pad, but I’ll be glad when I can give it a rest.

Two girls were dressed yesterday.

Wren – who was looking for a place to read on the porch. She needed some privacy.

(I’ve never seen that girl smile.)

And Lucy. She’s giving me ‘the look.’

That girl is a handful.

I crocheted another hat, which you’ll see at some point. Now, I’m contemplating crocheting a tiny hat for Wren/Lily, my smaller BJD dolls. It may be an exercise in frustration; we’ll have to see.

Hey, it’s all keeping me sane.

I read for a chunk of time this morning. Very satisfying. Today, Don is going to tackle mowing. Much as I want to mow – I really missed it during the drought – pushing a lawnmower is not advisable at this point in my back recovery. So, I’ll do some laundry, dust, clean the kitchen, and crochet. I don’t have to coach again until Wednesday.

We’re having very cool mornings, with a warm up later on in the day. Fall is here.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

Filed Under: Blythe dolls, life 22 Comments

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  1. Shanna says

    September 17, 2022 at 9:35 am

    The hats are adorable. Hope your back gets better soon.

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    • Claudia says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Shanna.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  2. Linda in Ky says

    September 17, 2022 at 11:19 am

    dear Claudia/Don — glad your back is making progress to wellness — hope this continues. little Lucy certainly has a “look” but very cute. Wren is also very cute. What a pouty little face!!! have a good day. stay safe

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Linda.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  3. Nora Mills says

    September 17, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Hated to do it but had to turn on the heat for about half an hour this morning. I’m happy to see the girls wearing sweaters. You two keep well

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    • Claudia says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      You must have been cold! It wasn’t that cold here.

      Thanks so much, Nora.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  4. Lottie says

    September 17, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    Wren and Lucy are adorable! ! !

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    • Claudia says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      They really are!

      Stay safe, Lottie.

      Reply
  5. kathy in iowa says

    September 17, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    glad your back is improving … and that you’ll still take it easy. does don like to mow the lawn as much as you do?

    also glad that you could spend a longer time/ had more focus for reading.

    the girls and their outfits are cute … i would like a sweater like lucy’s. i am confident you will be able to make hats in smaller sizes.

    enjoying cooler mornings here, but a week of high 80s to low 90s is predicted for us. i’m not pushing for winter, but am ready for sweater weather.

    hope you all have a nice day and stay safe. happy saturday!

    kathy

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    • Claudia says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Yes, he loves to mow.

      Stay safe, Kathy.

      Reply
  6. Barrie says

    September 17, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    Wren and Lucy are looking very cute today… always good to see them reading!

    Glad your back is better…I know what you mean about coughing fits with a bad back…no fun!

    Just went for a short walk and it had a bit of a fall feel…much better than all that heat from before! Even expecting some needed rain later on.

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Much more fall-like here lately. I’m enjoying the cool mornings.

      Stay safe, Barrie.

      Reply
  7. Elaine in Toronto says

    September 17, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    Just love seeing pictures of your girls. And thanks for inspiring me to adopt one. I was wondering if there are little boy Blythe dolls? Take gentle care. Hugs, Elaine

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    • Claudia says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:42 am

      There are. I’ve seen them here and there, but that’s all done by the customizer.

      Stay safe, Elaine.

      Reply
  8. Cheryl says

    September 17, 2022 at 9:56 pm

    Maybe crochet some sweaters for the girls?

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    • Claudia says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:42 am

      Probably not! Too tiny and sleeves.

      Stay safe, Cheryl.

      Reply
  9. Kay+Nickel says

    September 17, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    Love that blue color. Feel better soon.

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:43 am

      Thanks, Kay.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  10. Christine says

    September 19, 2022 at 11:51 am

    I am really enjoying the fashion show being put on by the dolls. I am envying their outfits though. They are much better dressed than I am.

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    • Claudia says

      September 19, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Oh, lord, they’re so far beyond my daily jeans and t-shirt!

      Thanks, Christine.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  11. jeanie says

    September 20, 2022 at 8:21 am

    I’m catching up again, so I hope it’s MUCH improved by now. I know what you mean about the “old lady” picture! My heating pad is a constant companion and you may well find other “aids” on the coffee table. All depends what day you ask!

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      September 20, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Sigh.

      I guess that’s the way it is these days!

      Stay safe, Jeanie.

      Reply
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