Carpentry & Convalescence

Just realised I'm too late for the 'work' challenge, but this could represent 'growth', too. My husband is no carpenter, but just look at this lovely lap-table that he made me. It enables me to sit in a comfy chair, with my feet up, while writing, reading or tapping away on my laptop. Indeed, I am christening it right now as I write this journal.

The book stand (displaying a book that, in true Blue Peter style, I prepared earlier!) adjusts to two different angles and clicks satisfyingly in place for when I want a flat table top. Isn't it gorgeous?! When I know woodwork is not his favourite occupation, I appreciate it all the more. All this between cooking meals, keeping me supplied with hot and cold drinks, visiting my mother in her temporary care-home, mowing the lawn, etc. And the air didn't even turn blue!

My lap-table is, I should add, custom-built from scratch, with not a kit in sight. I'm sooo proud of him. He informs me that, taking into account time, labour and materials, it probably cost in excess of £2000! Worth every penny, I'd say! :-)

PS Don't miss my African Violets in full bloom in the background, all propogated from leaf cuttings. Now they definitely tick the 'growth' topic box!