Walter

I thought today I would show you Walter, my newest 16" vintage-styled bear.  He actually looks a bit grubbier and more "loved" in person.  I've found that it's rather difficult to get a photo of him that doesn't make him look shinier and cleaner.  Even his many bald patches are difficult to see here.  I guess it's just the nature of the beast and a common problem. 

I'm not quite sure whether he is done or not.  But my family has demanded that I rest this weekend.  I guess I pushed it too hard early in the week and didn't take it easy enough later in the week.  So now I have nothing scheduled--no errands or anything--and I have to rest.  So Walter must sit.  It's probably a good thing.  Stepping away from him for a bit should help me decide whether he is done.  I HAD hoped to work more on the Toffee pattern, but I guess that will need to wait as well.  Perhaps if I'm a very good girl I will be allowed to work on Toffee's pattern tomorrow late in the afternoon.  Oh well.  At least I should have a go at it by Monday.

I really can't blame my wonderful family.  Everytime I sigh or even yawm, the poor dears jump and ask "Are you okay?!"  I try not to push myself, I really do.  It's just always a guessing game as to what amount of activity is good in order to challenge myself and what is just too much.  I keep saying (and was just about to say it here), "Perhaps in time I will finally figure out my limits."  It's been over 9 years.  I suppose I just need to accept that it will always be a bit of a challenge!

Heaps of Hugs,
Cheryl