Saturday, October 30, 2004
Saturday Morning
Well, we are still sitting here waiting for the plumber to call yet again. We told him to call the cell phone while we were
at the doctors, but he just wanted to call the house. Now we will be home all day, but I don't know if he works on Saturday.
We've already left a message. *sigh* I told my husband if he doesn't call soon to call the insurance back and let them know.
I'm sure they won't want to pay for more damage while waiting for their plumber.
On the up side, I did more of my blanket last night. I have put so much extra work in this blanket and I'm really liking the
way it's turning out. . . so I think I'm going to keep this one personally and make another purple one for my friend I'm going
to see in December!!
On an even better up side. . . my husband's tests came out good. He may have to go back for one more test next week just to
be sure, but I was so relieved yesterday :-)
Sat, October 30, 2004 | link
Friday, October 29, 2004
Still Overwhelmed
On the upside, I've finished a baby sweater (except the buttons) and startd on the matching hat. . .and I've sewn together
more than 1/2 of the afghan squares. . .
On the bad side, there is trouble with my husband's health (we are headed back to the doctor's today to find out test results),
and my bathroom is leaking and we didn't know it until the kitchen ceiling started to fall. I am just going to do my best
to forge ahead and take care of things. Actions are easy, my emotions are not :-/
Fri, October 29, 2004 | link
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Getting Better
Well, Tuesday afternoon while watching my daughter's college soccer game, someone broke my driver's side window and stole
my purse. I can't begin to explain the thoughts and feelings that I went through. First, I am proud to say that I called the
police and had them come out and file a report. After that, I think I spent the rest of the evening crying and cancelling
all of my credit cards, bank acount and what have you. After fixing my car (thanks to my husband), my account (again, with
his help since I didn't have an ID), notifying the credit reporting agencies, and notifying the DMV and getting an appointment
to get my new license, I think I've taken care of most everything tangible. And for the most part, I'm feeling better today.
But I haven't knit, read or run. I'm not sure I will tomorrow either. I'm giving myself through Saturday to get over it -
then I'm getting back to both my running and my knitting on Sunday! Sunday morning I want to get up and run, and then I want
to sit and watch the football games and finish up the baby sweater I'm working on. I may even look at doing a sweater for
myself. . . once I get my new checks and ID. . .
*SIGH*
Thu, October 21, 2004 | link
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Lazy Saturday
So, I'm sitting here in my family room, watching tv and playing around on my laptop. . . so I thought I would post an update
on my blog, especially since I do have some updates! I've made a lot of progress on the newest baby sweater I've been working
on. I finished the back, both front sides, and one full arm. I'm working on the second arm, but since I'm just doing k1p1
across and back for 5 more inches, it's a bit boring! I do need to finish that, then I'll do the front brackets and collar
and be done!! In the meantime, I decided to work on my new purple blanket (okay, not mine since I'm giving it to a friend).
I originally figured that I would need 360 small squares and sew them together 12 across and 30 down. Well, I've finished
300 of the squares and have sewn together three rows. I'm not sure it's wide enough! So, I figure I'll finish what I originally
thought I needed, and then if it's not big enough I'll either make some more squares to attach around it, or make some really
neat borders. I'll figure that out when I get to that point and can sit and look at the blanket.
I also found a new yarn store in my own city!! Not a big selection of yarn, but not bad either. Plus, she can order any yarn
we may need. So, I'm going to try to buy the yarn for my next project there to help support our lys!
Sat, October 16, 2004 | link
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Finished - again!
Okay, so I took out the bottom of my sweater, picked up stitches, fixed the stitches that I didn't pick up correctly, then
knit the bottom in the k3p1 rib that I did on the sleeves. I put a picture of it at the top of the web page. I like it better
than the way it was!
Back to more knitting. . .
Tue, October 12, 2004 | link
Friday, October 8, 2004
I finished something!
Okay, I finished my newest sweater! It was a quick, from the top down sweater. But, the bottom called for a bit of ribbing
and a bit of knitting for a rolled edge. I should have known that I don't like shorter shirts with a rolled hem because they
keep rolling up! So, I've worn the shirt all day today, and spent a lot of time unrolling it. So, this weekend I am going
to undo the hem, tink back to where the ribbing stopped, add new yarn and make the ribbing go down until it stops rolling!
Other than that, it's a cute sweater!!
Fri, October 8, 2004 | link
Sunday, October 3, 2004
Recovering
Well, I wasn't sick for that long, so I probably shouldn't have titled this entry "recovery"! I was home from work
for a couple of days, and didn't run for five. So that was bad enough for me. My youngest though was home for alomst a full
week from school. She ended up on antibiotics and allergy medicine. She was feeling a bit better this weekend, and when she
feels decent, but not enough to go out, she stays home and cooks! We had a strawberry/raspberry tart, fresh waffles, and yesterday
we made candy for Halloween! She helped me to dunk and mold the chocolate, and both girls helped to put the faces on the ghosts
and pumpkins. I thought they were too old to want to do this kind of fun stuff, but I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong!!
We're going to do more next weekend as well!
As for me, I haven't been reading too much. I did pick up a book that I'm about 50 pages into - but I'm not feeling the urge
to read at all hours. But, sitting home on Thursday (Wednesday was out and about at the doctor's and pharmacy with my youngest),
and the evenings this week I've been doing a lot of knitting and crocheting!! I've started on a really cute cabled baby sweater
for my coworker in pink and white. When I get at least the back done I'll take a picture and put it up!! I did a lot on my
sweater and even finished a chemo hat for a friend. So, I've been busy! Now today is football - that means more crafts done
while watching my teams play. I hope my fantasy football team does better this week. . .
Sun, October 3, 2004 | link
