Mei Tai

So much for discussing and reviewing one sling a week! More like one a month at this rate. S - L - O - W is the pace here, I just start getting into the groove of a week to find it's over and Friday has arrived. This is my new Mei Tai I have another but it needs dying and of course it's much easier to sit here and click click and a new one arrives pronto with the post than it is to make a journey somewhere to buy dye and then find the precious time to dye it - so my eco soundness found me buying another sling. My dh is a fan of this one. It is super comfy, slightly padded straps and lengthy enough if you are less than svelte (check for dh) but not huge dangly straps of several meters or anything outrageously unmanageable. I picked the black and white because it's the one combo of colours I yet to own on sling fabric :lol So here is the lovely babe asleep after a brisk-ish walk. It is my sling of choice for shopping, marching through town and walks. Around the house I still opt for one of the ring sling for ease, super ease (how does a mama survive without a ring sling or two? I swear they keep us all sane and Esmé quiet as a mouse - which helps towards the sanity I have to say).

'Nother angle.


Can you just SEE those adorable merino leggings? They are my favourite item of clothing. Ever. I wish I could both buy them in adult sizes and that my physique warranted legging wear. Luckily I get to see them in full glory and cuteness on an adorably chubby female (it's allowed when you are small - not even allowed but every inch is cooed and adored and fawned over). If any of your children are without merino leggings then I suggest a purchase is in order just for the giggle cute factor if not the fabulous warmth, softness and vibrancy of colour (we also have a lime green pair to switch with). Swoon. Bonus feature - I decided to lanolise them and try them out as day time 'longies' instead of the current wool nappy pants that are a bit small. They work! I think a bit more wear and another lanolin treatment or two are required but thumbs up. Miles cheaper than any other longies I have seen (or the cost of wool required to make a pair). Not for nighttime use though really, for me double thickness wool is better or a tighter knit for nights.

Once upon a time I imagined I'd make several pairs of longies by myself but in fact I have made nil. Can't find the inspiration for them, I prefer knitting jumpers and cardigans and socks and hats. And I am knitting again, which is enormously satisfying, I'll post my pics soon. I have knit my first ever pink thing, very funny after my boy-palate of past.