I'm not sure about you but for me a lot of my inspiration comes from just every day life and in this instance all these little fairies were inspired by one little wobbly tooth, or the start of it shall I say. Over the summer little J started complaining of a sore tooth, but only when brushing. This got me thinking as I was keen on doing a little stitching and also for Mum to show me the ropes, so the old cogs started turning and voila this idea was born. Well of course I could have stuck with the traditional way of placing the tooth under the pillow, but that would have robbed me of all the fun that I've been having making these little pillows.
I really enjoyed making these sweet pillows not only because the fairies were such fun to stitch, but also because I know there is something so magical about the Tooth Fairy coming to OUR house. It's funny how as parents we get so excited about all the milestones that kids have to go through in their lives, but for me loosing your first tooth is up there amongst taking your first step and saying your first word. It finally happened on Saturday, little J lost his very first tooth after months of having a wobbly tooth and I am not sure who was more excited, little J at the prospect of a visit from the Tooth Fairy or his Ma looking a bit silly and giddy with excitement holding her baby's very small tooth in her hand. There was definitely a part of me that felt sad to know that this signalled the start of a new 'bigger' boy stage, but I also know that it will bring many new happy moments and challenges alike. What impressed me most was that little J was adamant that we had to wash the tooth (possibly years of me going on and on about how the tooth fairy won't give you much money unless your teeth are sparkly clean, so make sure you brush properly, oh the things we have to do as parents!), so the tooth had a wash and dry and I was terrified of dropping it down the plug hole, I mean how small is it! When it was all ready and passed the quality control check little J popped it very proudly into the little pocket of the Tooth Fairy pillow, that he put next to his head when I went to sleep. I never want to stop believing in the Tooth Fairy or Father Christmas for that matter, a decision I made a long time ago. The magic lives on as long as we believe right?!
It is a very wet and grey day here, but we did enjoy a glorious weekend where I managed to go to my very first bonfire with the kids. It was completely last minute, but it was perfect as it involved hardly any walking and it was short and sweet, so everyone was happy.
I just wanted to thank you all for taking the time to read and comment the 'Canary in a Coal Mine Preview' post. I am so pleased to see how many views it has had and that warms my heart as it means more people will have some insight into this condition. I know that I am blessed and that I am so so much better than I was and there is not a day that goes by where I am not immensely grateful for that! Basically, I think you are all rather wonderful, so thank you!!!!
Leaving you with this gorgeous view with its rolling mist and slight frost that I woke up to on Remembrance Sunday.
Warm Wishes
Hannapat
xoxo
