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Gretchen Ronnevik

Gretchen Ronnevik

Frosting

cloth diapers, sewing

It’s not a huge dream come true. It’s not the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It’s not what I’ve worked my whole life for. I am not the happiest I have ever been.

A dream come true would be being married to Knut. I know that sounds sappy, but I never dreamed I could be loved so much by a man who is so good. His wisdom and compassion and patience amazes me.

The hardest thing I’ve ever done would be giving birth…followed by 1,000 other mothering related things.

I’ve worked my whole life for such a time as this. My job, and my purpose lies first in honoring Christ, then honoring my spouse, and then being a mother to my children.

I’m not sure when the happiest I’ve ever been has been. Maybe it is now, but it wouldn’t be because of this…although it is making me happy! As life fills with mouths to feed and endless questions to answer, and hugs and kisses multiplying, joy also abounds.

This….

is frosting on the cake. (Feel free to click on that image as much as you want.) It’s so much fun. I’m so happy with it, and I’m so excited. I’m so thankful for my family for letting me do this. I’ve said it before, but sewing has become my therapy. It’s my back rub, wind down, clear my head activity. To be able to do what I love is awesome. The chance to get paid instead of pay to do it is even better. So you are officially invited to go and enter my store. It’s wide open.

There are a few wool items (about 5 or so) that I need to get pictures up for today, and will hopefully be done this morning. Other than that what’s in there now, will be what there is until April 1st, when I’ll add some new things to the boutique. Most likely it will be different items, colors, etc. I work on what gives me muse, and not necessarily replacing an exact item. I would hate for my therapy to turn into a repetitive chore, so that’s the way it is.

To all my awesome blog readers, I’m offering a bit of frosting of your own. This will only be for the month of March, and I don’t intend on doing discounts that often, as I’m hoping my prices are fair to begin with. You have all shown me such warm support though, that I just want to return the favor. If you enter GRAND15 at check out, you’ll get 15% taken off your order. (This will not apply to the stash orders, as they are always discounted due to being bought in bulk.) Again, thank you all so much. I hope you have at least a fraction of the fun as I have had.

Please enjoy this frosting on the cake. You know I am.

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  1. Mom says

    March 1, 2010 at 6:12 am

    Hi Gretchen, I just popped up your blog and I think I was the first one to read you latest post. I went straight to the Boutique and am so impressed. I wanted to tell you, though, that I clicked on the M Puppy fitted diaper to see the enlarged version and the picture of the apron came up. I clicked on several other pictures and they were just fine, so I think it’s just that one that is misdirected. Anyway, great job on all the items for your grand opening. I’m so proud of you! Love, Mom

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  2. Joy says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Gretchen,
    I’m a friend of Penny Matchinski’s (New Yorker transplanted from Michigan), and I’ve been following your blog for a year and a half or thereabouts. ๐Ÿ™‚ I just wanted to tell you that I am a big fan of your craftiness and impressed with your store! I love cloth diapers, although I don’t have kids yet, and I will be a repeat customer, I promise you. ๐Ÿ™‚ I belong to a few baby forums, and I’m going to share the link to your boutique on the private one as we have quite a few moms who love unique items, and love cloth diapering, and I think they will love you. ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope and pray that you continue to enjoy your frosting, and that it brings you much joy in the time ahead. Thank you for sharing it with all of us, too!
    – Joy H.

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  3. kellercabin says

    March 1, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    The site looks great! I’m excited for you. I hope you continue to find enjoyment in it. I especially like the fitted diapers – they are really cute!

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  4. Anonymous says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Congratulations Gretchen! What a special day for you to showcase all your fun baby things! – Too bad I’m all done in that dept! BUT yea that I have friends in that dept to send to you! Blessings to you and your family! from your CO cousin and her B&B ๐Ÿ™‚

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