Remember this? I was crocheting this throw when I discovered the obsession scarf. Nine scarves later, it was time to resume work on the throw. So it was packed in a box and sent to Wisconsin. Tonight, while I was sitting in the chair crocheting, I happened to look over my shoulder at the bird’s nest. There was a bird sitting there! He/she only stayed there for a second and flew away. But the bird came back at least one more time – and sat on the nest again. Maybe the nest is being checked out, like on House Hunters? Perhaps there are 3 different nests being shown by the bird’s agent. I’ve got my fingers crossed that birdie picks this one. I could turn my chair toward the nest and watch – it would be better than anything on television.
I’m missing my little family back East. My allergies are flaring up and I’m just plain old tired. Today I feel too old for all this gallivanting around. I want to go home and cuddle on the sofa with my husband.
May 6th is always bittersweet as it is my brother’s birthday. Had he lived, he would have been 64 today. He was taken from us much too early at the age of 44. Happy Birthday, David. I miss you.
keep going on that afghan, and maybe the bird will keep you company as the days go on. I hope you will be home soon.
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Claudia,
I hope the bird returns. You are right – it would be better than television. I have not even made one obsession scarf – I get about 4 motifs done and then take a sharp left or right for some reason and mess it up!!!!
Getting ready to go back up north and packing knitting and crocheting. Hope to master the Mac and the Rebel.
You will be back home before you know it.
Carol
Hi,Claudia. I am so sorry you are not home. I actually left a rather good job because I had to travel. Some people thought I was crazy because they thought travel was a benefit. I just didn’t like leaving home by myself. We have two things in common as you have noted in your blog; one goood and the other not so. My brother died young, at 29, and his birthday was on May 5th. He would have been 51 this year. The other, is there is a wren nesting in the corner of the house. I saw him/her often building the nest; but now I don’t. I hear it’s call in the trees, so maybe he is calling for a mate and won’t return to the nest until time for eggs. I hope you are home before your bird sets up home in it’s nest. Peace. Brianne
May the little bird return, and maybe stay a little longer!
I understand only too well about missing dearly departed family. Today would have been my mother’s 84th birthday, but we lost her 17 years ago to ovarian cancer. My only sister died of stomach cancer a couple of years later, at age 45. May the happy memories of your brother comfort and strengthen you today and always. (((hugs)))
Oh.. so sorry for the loss of your brother. There has been an empty seat at our table since 1963 when my brother passed away as a child. He would be 60 this coming September. We never forget, do we?
Allergies? ick.
DI
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I hope the bird chooses the home with you. I know they will give you many smiles.
This time will pass before you know it, and you will get your cuddle time back once again.
Thank you for sharing about your David. I hope your memories are sweet.♥
Hope that little bird chooses your home. Watching them go to and fro with little grasses in their beaks always makes me happy. Hopefully, we’ll get some new bird families in our yard this year.
It’s so sad to lose someone so young. I lost a dear friend and think of her often. Our sons grew up together, born 1 day apart in the same hospital. It’s difficult when special days come around, like the recent prom. I wished she was there taking photos with us. Remember the happy times to give you peace.
We never stop missing those we love who are gone. I hope you can go home soon and cozy up on your own sofa with hubby.
I have just caught up on your blog, and I am glad to see you have settled in. Lovely perks…the willow trees, large apartment, birdies nest! I hope these things help. Have you looked up vintage shops yet? (for when you do have a little time to yourself).
I wish for you the best possible experience these 7 weeks. May you find delightful surprises every day.
Hugs,
Terri
God bless you today, Claudia, as you remember your dear beloved brother, David. I am feeling some of your loss, too, as it is nearing Mother’s Day and I lost my Mother in 2008. The love of our dear ones will always be with us in our heart and their memories will live on forever. We honor them by remembering…. I so enjoy reading your blog. I hope the little bird chooses the next, too! My husband moved my birdfeeder right next to my window in the kitchen over my sink. Now, I can see all the little birds coming to feed. Have a wonderful day! xoxo Kim
Claudia, I so hope the real estate birdies seal the deal with the prospective nester and that you will have a feathered family to watch out for.
Those who are no longer with us still live in our hearts…Ann
So good to hear from you. It’s so hard to be away from those you love back home. Crocheting is like meditation, so just finish one row after another. I am sorry that you lost your brother. We just never stop missing those we love do we? My thoughts are with you.
Lots of love and a big smooch from Bentley to cheer you up,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Maybe the bird will choose that nest and you can sit there and crochet and feather your temporary nest while she feathers hers. Yep, better than anything on tv for sure!
Brenda
Speaking of birds did you see the Redtail hawks at NYU? One of the babies hatched.If they can put that on a web cam and you’ve got a first had look at mother nature then you’ve got a great deal.
Enjoy happy memories.
Leann
it’s just not fair when people die so young. I’m glad you have a cozy throw to crochet on and a sweet birdie to watch, to help keep your mind on happy things. Hugs.
Claudia, I love the comments that I read above, it is so sweet and touching how every visitor has a special connection to your post….we have lost loved ones, we are wishing time could go slower….wanting to be close to nature and above all we cherish the moments that make us feel happy…..I love the idea of a new family moving into the nest…it makes me cry to miss the family members we have all lost and it makes me feel warm inside that your crocheting is comforting you. So many emotions and yet so satisfying….I love that about blogging….sometimes I feel like it brings us all close and for a brief moment in time we are like family…..am I just being silly or sentimental!!!!
I do wish you a Happy Mother’s Day even though you and your Mom can’t be together, wouldn’t it be wonderful to share it with a new Mom….like the one moving into the nest?
Hugs,
Margaret B