One down, way too many to go....

Well my day started off some what better than yesterday, Se was crying at 6:30am but he didn't sound super upset so I let him cry a little longer and he settled down, so I didn't have to get up until regular time. The kids were in a better mood today, thank goodness. My mom came by around ten and we packed up the troops to go see my friends new place. It is super uber nice, very spacious and not worn down looking like their apartment. I loved how nice and fresh it looked and the paint job that was done in the house just screams my friend and her hubby's taste from as far as I could tell. Lots of stairs in the house too, so they'll be getting a good work out :P. I really loved it, and can't wait to see how all their things will fit and how her knitting/craft room will end up :D Yea!!!

After that I picked up some Papa Murphy's for a treat for the kids because they were so good at the house, even with limited sleep. Mom stayed for dinner and it was nice, to have someone in the house that wasn't under 4 to talk to. There really is something to be said about adult vs child conversations.

I watched some more worthless TV tonight instead of putting in Firefly and being smart about it. But I did finish a mitten, or at least all but two threads that need to be sewn in. I really hope that they are appreciated and liked. They're not perfect but I think I did a fine job with the stranding so hopefully they will last.

Well off to bed after I take an Aleve for my cramps, yup it's that time of the month again, oh joy, oh rapture. Well night.

Free Rice....

For Each word you get right, they donate 10 grains of rice to those in need, to end world hunger.

It's kind of fun and you get to help someone out, how cool is that.

I finished the fingerless mitts for my friend last night and woven in the ends today. I'll take pictures and post them soon. The yarn was a lot like a pencil roving, I could probably buy a ball and re-spin it. It actually split on me near the end, it pulled apart just like roving. You know now that I think about it, I may just do that.

I'm now in the process of deciding what to go forward with next.

• Fetching or similar for my mom
• Mystery socks for me
• Socks for m-i-l
• Calorimetry for me
• Calorimetry Repurposed for T in orange
• Tam for my mom
• Lace Scarf for my mom
• Cabled Scarf for Gran
• Scarves for Tweedels (Ro and Ra)
• Socks for Hubby
• Something for f-i-l
• Tie for my dad
• Itty-Bitty-Bears for the kids
• Shawl for sis

Most of this I would like to do before Xmas but I'm in serious doubt, for one I'm not working on the shawl until after the holidays. The socks for hubby are unlikely as well. Mom's scarf will be after I do the mitts and hat, for sure, and that leaves still a whole lot to do.

I guess that means I should get my butt (hands) knitting, and this will really be fun when I go to the dentist after Thanksgiving, yippie.

I'm alive and I have FOs

Okay, I'm still not quite up to par from the weekend but I'm alive and "well". I've been pretty busy with Ren faire and family life. I've got two finished objects for you so hopefully that will appease the need for a long blog, I'm too tired to write too much, sorry.

Pattern: Fetching
Source: Knitty
Materials: Knit Picks Andean Silk | 55% Super Fine Alpaca, 23% Silk, 22% Merino Wool
Source: Purchased for this Purpose
Color: Pitch | Color Number: 23516 | Lot Number: 1491
Needles: US 6 (4.00 mm)( Knitpicks 24" Options circulars)
Started: September 17, 2007 (?) | Finished: September 21, 2007

These were gifted to my boss at the Renaissance Faire, Slugger.

Pattern: Tessellating Lace Socks
Source: Test Knit for someone from Ravelry
Materials: Knit Picks Essential Tweed | 65% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal
Source: Stash
Color: Flint | Color Number: 23861 | Lot Number: 4470
Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)( Knitpicks 32" Fixed circulars)
Started: July 26, 2007 | Finished: October 3, 2007

These will be a gift for the Holidays to come.

4 Wishes by The Panopticon

And the Panopticon, never ceases to amaze and amuse. Go check it out.

I'm feeling rather spoiled....and its all for a laugh.

I waited to post this because I thought it deserved a definite viewing on the blog. I'm feeling quite warm and fuzzy by the showering of gifts for such a simple thing as a laugh, but sometimes that is what is needed in ones day. Well, Jen, you made mine, twice over, you should have seen me dance when I got both packages.

From Left to Right GingerMints, a Beautiful coffee mug, Sockotta sock yarn, Chocolates that Juju is trying to filch, Note, 4 oz Organic Fair Trade Sumatra (haven't tried yet), Kittie key chain that 'Meows' and has a light in it's mouth, 12 oz Organic A & E Breakfast Blend (yummy).


Juju thought that this was her gift in the bag, Daddy has gotten the girls addicted to Bubble Wrap.


Another Lovely note, saying she was sorry she hadn't sent these in the first package. It was fine with me, more fun stuff to open. Aren't all of these lovely and very very nicely made. Top Left: 4 fimo clay markers, Bottom Left: 10 lace & sock sized markers with very simple beads ( I love that ), Next Over: Stop 'n Go set of 5, and Far Right: 5 Dice Markers (these remind me of Roleplaying :D)



Quick explanation on the Stop 'n Go, the back states "Stop 'n Go Stitch Markers show you where to work incs! When you come to a green marker, GO past it, then work your inc. When you come to a red one, STOP, work your inc., then move on. Genius.

Daily BullShit

Not much going on here, I'm just very frustrated with children, the last few days have made me question my choices to become a parent. Let's just say the word naughty doesn't cover it. Well, someone is screaming, so I have to go take care of that.

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Of course, I write this and than go over to Annie's page and feel like an ass, I really should just be happy we're all healthy and alive and not dealing with such traumas. I need to just suck it up, but somedays it seems like that really is a unrealistic goal.