Thankful Thursday

It is a very cold Desert morning here.
I just now finished Dash's coat!
Perfectly imperfect. I was a bit frustrated to realize yesterday that I had inverted the front panels. I was too far in. I appreciate that Dash did not even notice and he likes it. I made this up out of remnants I found. It turned out cute. I had to cut out the surged seam it textually bothered Dash. Sensory integration stuff can cause many an extra efforts to finish a task.
I know I can buy a soft fuzzy thread to serge with, but alas the old 1957 Phaff wins out again. It is just always the best bet for me.
I am glad that I have it.
My Children are grateful to me for the things that I sew for them. It really is wonderful that they know no in appropriate shame over home sewn clothing.

Well so much for that.
I just got back from taking them to school and He REFUSES to ware it! He said it looks babyish. So I tried to force the issue he sat cold in the car sick. Frustrated I made him put it on only to find him outside cold with it stuffed in his pack. I told him to go inside I looked around and I think I see his point. Remember when we were kids and the torment. I think I understand him. I am bummed all that work and a sad kid who feels bad over it on my account I'm sure. Oh the days of home schooling. I sometimes wish I were able to do that but alas our 6 year olds have to act 12 in order not to be tormented by others.

I am thankful that I have eyes to see his heart and help him through this maze. My poor baby to be in such a fix. Not wanting to hurt me or be humiliated at school.