trains need homes too

So yesterday I shared what I thought was an fo photo session of the tomten that almost killed my knitting mojo.  I was feeling all puffed with pride, so much so that I didn't give a second thought to Little Sir's reading selection for bedtime last night.

After we read about Corduroy and his pocket, Little Sir began his strategic assault on why his tomten needed pockets (culminating in the statement that "trains need homes too").  Of course they do.

Rockstars don't need pockets, I mean seriously, did the Biscuit ask for pockets?  Probably not, because he, you see, is a rockstar.  Little Sir is really a prepster who was posing.  He got his haircut and gone were his rockstar delusions.  So here is my kid, with a sweater his mom knit for him.  With pockets.

Or rather, a home for trains.

I did a pair of afterthought pockets and now the prepster is willing to go folksy and wear his tomten with a smile.  It all came down to pockets, you see.  Honestly, it's a good thing we can't go to MDSW this year, because he would be sporting the tomten no matter what the thermometer might read (and there would be trains in the pockets, of course).  Our absence from said happy event is probably best for all parties concerned.

After all this, I needed pie.  Or rather, a quick french berry tart with red currant glaze.  All is now well with the world.

Dorie wanted to send me some baking from her home to mine.  Just FYI, Dorie Greenspan is my new baking hero.

If you are interested in the details behind the afterthought pockets that made me Little Sir's hero (for about 5 minutes) I wrote it up in a tutorial, see the post below.  I think I am all done talking about the tomten now (you are all probably sick of reading about it too).  Now it's time to move on.

Comments

[Barb]

What a good mommy you are, adding pockets. The little man has the makings of a lawyer;)

[Kelly]

good ole corduroy :)
It looks smashing with pockets..... I mean homes for trains :)

[Kirsten]

Little Sir knows best. I'm glad you were able to accomodate him (and his trains).

[Heather]

That picture of his little hand is just killing me! And Corduroy has always been a favorite in my family:)

[Ashley]

That's my little (non-revolting version of) Chuck Bass. Rockstars have their place, but prepsters are where it's at.

[Vicki]

Love that little Tomten -- L.S. rocks it like nobody's business. Great little tutorial, too. And pie, oh my always the wonderful pie.

[kathy]

Of course trains need homes. I'm glad we have two year olds to set us straight in this world! It looks great and LS will be a rockstar yet!

[Rachel]

I've been staring longingly at that cookbook for quite awhile now! I'm impressed with the after-thought pockets and I, for one, appreciated the tutorial..though I doubt I'll be intentionally cutting and unraveling any time soon!

[Risa]

You are seriously a knitting rockstar mom. Who else would cut her knitting for the sake of poor little homeless trains?
I bet all Little Sir's friends think you're the coolest.
Love the Tomten, love the pockets, love the kid. Great work, lady!

[Amy]

That is just the sweetest request ever. Trains need homes too! Gotta remember to pick up that Corduroy book, we just have the first.

Great sweater on a v. v. cute kid!

[Oiyi]

The pocket looks great! I also love that Dorie Greenspan book. I have made 2 things so far and they tasted great.

[JulieFrick]

OMG! You linked to a post where I linked to you! Let's keep going roundnroundnround!

I'm sad you won't be at MDSW. Kid can swelter. There is fun to be had!

[priscilla]

Wow, I haven't read Corduroy for the longest time. One of my favorite books! Little Sir looks cute in his tomten...I'm sure he enjoyed that deelicious torte!

[tiennie]

What a good mama you are! This is awesome.

[Mintyfresh]

1. A Pocket for Corduroy was my favorite book as a child, and I buy it for expectant moms (if I don't knit something).

2. My favorite episode of 30 Rock is the one in which Tina Fey provocatively says "It's got POCKETS," and this has led me to say it, much to the chagrin of my friends, any time pockets are mentioned. So: "It's got POCKETS!"

3. Little Sir is awesome, and his Tomten really is better for the home for his trains.

[yaiAnn]

That boy definitely knows what he wants! Plus, I think pockets are a must for EVERYTHING, almost.

[Rocky]

Pockets! Brilliant! Guys always need pockets... for trains, rocks, sticky things, and frogs.

[Beth]

Little Sir looks wonderful in his Tomten with pockets. Trains and other little boy things always need pockets.

I just bought that Dorie cookbook at TJMaxx for $7.99! I was very impressed with myself for finding such a great bargain. I haven't baked anything from it yet but I love reading it.

[Lisa]

A Pocket for Corduroy was one of my favorite books when I was little - good to see it again.

Dorie Greenspan's book is great - the holiday bundt cake recipe is delicious!

[Specs]

Um, this is awkward, but I just realized I've never commented on your blog before. Ever. I'm one of those weird people who reads for months without commenting.

So to end that, let me just say that this jacket is great and your little guy really is a rock star.

[Kwana]

Not for nothing, Little Sir knows his fashion. The pockets look great. And he looks smashing.

[stacey]

Dorie is the bomb. She rocks.

Too bad you weren't at MD this year! We missed you! (though you had Totmen and Tarts to contend with)

[Stacey]

I'm so glad that Little Sir's trains have a home!

He is so cute!!

Maybe I'll make the tart for mother's day??

[Felicia]

Everything's better with pockets :) What a cutie cake!

[katie]

so sweet. gotta have those pockets for trains.