Yarn Along: A Bunny Family

One of the young girls at playschool really has a keen eye on my handwork...
"What are you making, Rebecca?"
"Who is it for?"
"...Could you make me one, too?"
Such a sweet soul! I struggle to say, "no, honey, it's for someone else..."

Often, she asks to take toys and dolls home. I see it as a compliment indirectly paid to myself!
Two weeks ago, I sat down and made her a list of my favorite projects. I let her choose one; explaining that it would take some time until the project was completed. This was key, as I've observed all of the children wanting a very innocent instant gratification when it comes to many things and subjects.
She's asked about this project every day, and now, I'm ready to present it to her...

A Bunny Family! And how did those naughty bunnies hop into the garden? I suppose I'll leave them there to munch on cucumber flowers until a certain little girl discovers them...
Very simple pattern from one of my favorite craft books; a quick knit perfect for a beginner.
In time, I'll let each child select a handmade item for their very own.
Do you have a tried and true, gentle response for the inevitable "I wants.."?

I've also been working on some recorder cases for a music teacher in my family.
By the end of the summer, I'll have made 25 for her classroom!
This is my first project on DPNs, and it's great practice!

I'm also trying my hand at some simple embroidery for a young friends 2nd birthday!
Speaking of birthdays...W's 2nd birthday is the beginning of August, and will be here before we know it!
We are making plans for food, music (a guitar sing-a-long, courtesy of some very talented family members!), and of course, decorations. Alas, first things first, the invitations!

I'm needlefelting toadstools on wool batting and gluing watercolor paper to the back. I'm thinking of attaching a string so they can double as a small wall hanging.
...We're getting ready to go into vacation mode; my favorite time of year. I'm ready for the surf and the sand and the good times that surely await us:)
  But for now, we enjoy the mild temperature, strawberries, and the occassional ice cream cone for dinner:)