When my granddaughters are sick—my
life gets busier. Nothing seriously wrong—just the normal cold and
congestion that plagues children and mothers—Monday was the doctors
visit, and Daughter one was the sickest. She is now on the mend, but
sisters 2 and 3 are under the weather. By yesterday my daughter
needed some relief—Sick children often result in an overflowing of
bodily fluids (from one end or the other)--Laundry (always a chore
with 3 little ones) had grown to monumental proportions with what was
really just a little cold and fever—nothing to worry about—but
sick kids do make messes.
I am so happy to have a car (and be
able to get to her place in half the time) but—this joy does cut
into my knitting time. Visiting used to create 2 hours of bus (and
knitting) time. Still I have made progress (as I should since I
also took time off for myself to watch a movie—Hidden Figures
(excellent!)
My Pretty in Pink sweater now has 1.5
repeats of the pattern completed + 2 more rows... Each row makes the
over all (stitch) pattern clearer—and makes me happier with my
choice of this stitch pattern.
I like how the lacy ladder at the
center of the stitch pattern make a strong vertical statement that
contrasts nicely with the horizontal nature of the garter stitch.
The pattern is simple enough that I learned it before I finished the
first repeat.
My secret project is coming along
nicely too. Part A (2 pieces) are done and blocked, Part B (1 larger
piece) is 1/3rd done. And its a little harder—since it
involves working the stitch pattern in reverse, because I wanted to
have the pattern balanced—starting at the center and working
outward. It is a small detail—one of those persnickety details I
tend to like. Part B is larger than the 2 pieces of Part A put
together—so working half in reverse does slow me down a little.
And, there is always just the normal
household stuff to do—I still haven't put away all of my holiday
decorations. The displays have been disassembled and packed up, but
not put away. And they have gotten me thinking about some changes I
want to make. I haven't changed my basic layout of either my living
room or bedroom since I settled on them 15 years ago when I moved
here. I don't think there are major changes in the making...but I am
thinking its time for some changes. My sofa is an Ikea model—I am
thinking about changing the slip cover—a change of color to a major
piece like the sofa will really change things up!
Today, I want to get some sewing
done—and my own laundry done too. I'll sneak some knitting it,
too!
Or at least I hope so.. I am not
feeling too well myself right now.