Where is a good Squirrel Monkey when you need one?

It is thursday already, time for another Asperger's Autism positive insight.

Caleb loves animals, he has carried around an encyclopedia of animals since he was about 2. We went to the zoo, he loves to take photos (the meerkats is one of his.)

At the moment the monkeys are the favourites, so the deal is that he decides where we go. "To the squirrel monkeys" he shouted. Off to see all the monkeys we went, gorillas, orangutans (they are super cute), mandrills (the ones with the funny red bums) and off to the monkey walk area where all the smaller ones are. As we walked there was the constant echo "Where are the squirrel monkeys Mum". I knew my chances of find one were growing slim as we walked. "Look" I said "there is one." He rolls his eyes, "mum that is a colubus monkey". "Oh" I said, trying to save some level of dignity. "That's one", I tried again. "Mum that is a spider monkey". "Isn't that close enough.", I inquired. More eye rolling but it was enough to keep him happy. Eight year olds were passing "look there is a monkey" while my 3 year old contemplated where those squirrel monkeys were hiding. He still asks to see them, so for those of you wondering, here are some above. Sorry I had to put them seperately since I can't figure out how to use flickr and my own photos at the same time.

Two for the Price of One

Here is my design for today. As you can see my model has officially gone on strike so I hope you get the idea. It is a reversible top with little red ladybugs on one side and a Chinese butterfly pattern on the other. I am really happy with how it turned out and how the lace straps look. I had a comment asking if they are my designs which they all are except the Little Red Riding Pop that was from Kwik sew.

On My Desk

This is pretty representative of my week, piles of paper and drawings to do with a child plonked in the middle eating my calculator. Also is a pattern I have been working on for Softies for Mirabel and my Black Apple sketch book where I have been working on all my fashion designs.

And a little cheer for Kootoyoo for the On my desk.

Ta Dah - Introducing The Mullet Skirt

OK, So I finally have something to show you for the upcoming warm weather, my model though is feeling a little sick and unhelpful today, though she is only being paid minimum hug wage so who can blame her if she is a bit surly.
I have called it the Mullet skirt, business at the front and party at the back. It is Japanese fabric skirt with a green ticking bloomers under. Hope you like it, I would love to hear any feedback.
Blogger has let me add all my photos now so here they are.
I am hoping to bring you something new each day this week. Hopefully my model won't go on strike before Friday rolls around.

Six Random Things...

I got this meme from the creator of the gorgeous peg bear sitting on top of Poppy's doll house and since she invited us all to join in - why not I thought. Peggy has made lovely friends with Sophie and Charlie sitting below. I wish I could get away with having a doll houses in my bedroom. Sorry for the picture quality but sun is a ll but a memory today.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?

I was just married to hubby No.1 (that sounds so Days of our lives, No.2 is much improved) I was 20 and he was a handsome firefighter so it seemed like a good idea at the time. I was doing the same drafting job that I am doing now and I had just moved to Sydney and was studying Industrial Design. I had no kids but 2 dogs and I seem to remember at some stage I even had time to feel bored.

2. What are 5 things on my to-do list today - not in any particular order?

Work, Children, Softie for Mirabel, Eat, Sleep

3. Snacks I enjoy?

Anything sweet. Apparently I have passed it onto my children. Poppy would attack you where you stand for a lamington. Oh man, now I am going to have to get something to eat.

4. Places I’ve lived in order?

Brisbane, all up Qld coast including Hamilton Island, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Brisbane, Melbourne. I am a bit of a gypsy though kids have changed that slightly.

5. Things I would do if I were a billionaire?

I would get a blue afro, have more kids and a nanny to look after them, live in a 5 star hotel in New york so that people could clean, cook and organise me. Well not really but that sounds more interesting than quit my job, spend as much time with my family as possible and doing as much good as I could with the rest.

6. What are some jobs you’ve had

Draftsman, Pumpkin Patch, Freedom, lots of freelance design, drafting and book-keeping.

Hope you all are not too pained by Monday and I will finally have some spring girl clothes to show tomorrow. Yeah.