wardrobe ramblings and more...

 autumn colors all over. it's not just the "big knit" shawl which is totally naomi's, though she picked the color, i knit it and fun doing so. i really like her style and am glad she finds clothes and accessories, mostly second hand or hand me down items to mix and match. thanks to all the people passing on clothes and "stuff" to us. there are times i think the girls have too many pieces in their wardrobe, but then again, i have to let go of my own ideas and admit them some freedom.
yes it's not all under control and often after arguing over wardrobe issues, i quickly realize that i really have to step down and let go. each child is picking what they like and it should be that way. we go through their wardrobes once or twice a year to pass on outgrown and not liked items. so far so good. never the less, i can't not knit or sew a few things for them. there is just a bit more to clothes made by mama, i think....
funny, me rambling on about wardrobe issues, the photos show naomi mounting her newly bought bike bell. maybe a fashion statement too...

that wonderful chrysanthemum is a huge potted plant at our front steps. i got it a couple weeks ago and am certain the flowers are going to last until winter is arriving. such a joy, every time i leave the house or come back home there is a little smile on my face, it's such a pleasure to be greeted by flowers.