My first sock

It's been a bumpy road for my first sock. I already know that the second one will go so much more smoothly. First I couldn't figure out the ribbing, then I couldn't figure out how to short row the heel. Then it took me a little bit to figure out what it mean by "picking up the stitch" Now I'm in the home stretch -- finishing up the gussett and I realized I had the sock inside out, lol. Patience, that what I keep telling myself.

I showed a coworker this sock yesterday. She was impressed that I've learned to this on my own. I told her I've had help from a knitting board and have done LOTS of research on the web and in books. I told her when she was ready to try sockmaking I would borrow her my pattern.

I cannot wait for DS to try the socks on. DH already said "make me a pair with cashmere" LOL. He may have been joking but that's okay. I will look for a cashmereblend of yarn after I found out if cashmere blend is good for sockmaking, lol.

After this pair of socks I think I will make a second hat for DS. The first one I made ended up being too short. He likes it but it's just not long enough.

*sigh* One of these days I'm gonna take pictures of all the projects I've finished since the knifty knitter hats and post them. I'm very proud of what I've accomplished so far.

Breakfast at Tiffany's ~ The book

I read "Breakfast at Tiffany's" this month in my online book group. I have never seen the movie and didn't have any idea as what to expect. Never knew that the movie was based on a book.

I was amazed at Capote's style of writing and the frank writing of stuff that we today consider "normal" but back then was considered in bad taste. I enjoyed the book. I thought it was a sweet story for a love that would never be. I was a bit sad at the end when she let the cat go but I've always been a sucker for a cat. :-) But was pleased when she tried to go back and find it.

It kind of reminds me of a Michener novel. The one in particular is "Caravans". That I have read twice. I am profoundly amazed at the fact that a young woman took charge of her destiny, left her home country, left her husband and joined a caravan in the dessert and was ultimately kicked out of the country. To not worry about tomorrow or the day after is definitely not something I could do, lol.

In the Big Boy bed (and some other rambles)

Never thought I'd see the day, but that's where DS is right now, lol. I actually got him to take a nap on that bed too. :-) But right now he's in his room, on the big bed, with the door open. I'm a bit apprehensive as to how this is gonna be, lol. He was upset at the thought of the door being closed, even though he's the one who usually closes it. He is most definitely feeling better. He refused medicine today after the first dose was given this morning. We ran up to Michael's and I bought some of that homespun yarn to make him an afghan. I have no idea if I will be able to make him one out of two skeins but I'm willing to at least start it. I can always get more yarn. :-)

I also ran to the LYS to ask for help on the start of the heel of the sock I am working on. I have no idea how to do a SW (slip & wrap). One of the women on a knitting board I to do referred me to a woman's blog that explains it in more detail. I will check into it this weekend.

Well, turns out that the pattern I got didn't give a good explanation of what that stitch it. The woman at the LYS was very nice in showing me the stitch, but admitted she's never made a sock with that type of heel. She showed me a pattern that has the kind of heel she usually does. Even though I'm sure I could have gotten the pattern or one similar online I bought it just cause she was so helpful. DH seems to think this is gonna be a pricey pair of socks, but I said "Remember what the woman said about it being entertainment?" He said "That's what the TV is for." LOL He's so cute! :-)

This Sunday is the Bishop's installation. So looking forward to that. I think it's gonna be exciting and all that good stuff. Then, hopefully, after this it will be quiet for a while. :-) I think we all could use a breather. The last three months have been kind of a whirl.

Starting to see the light!

Thursday we will have our special issue done. I will be so happy to get it done. I swear me and my coworkers are getting absolutely loopy! Having the three-day weekend coming up really threw a wrench into everything and we had to move deadlines up. Can't say that I'm too upset about that! Then we start the countdown to the Ordination. I'm so excited to go to that. I've never been to the Cathedral in the twin cities and I will get to buy a new outfit! :-)

Anywho, I'm still trucking on with the WW. I'm so thrilled to see that scale go down. I'm only 9 lbs away from my goal. I'm debating on whether to try for a lower weight or if I should be happy with what I accomplish.

Still working on a scarf. This past weekend I bought a set of circular needles and can't wait to make DS a hat. Don't know what happened to the one I made for him on the knifty knitter. LOL Oh well!

My goodness, it's been a while

I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted. Good thing I don't have hundreds of adoring fans waiting for every word I write or I'd be in trouble, lol.

Well, a lot has happened since my last post. My diocese got a new bishop and we've been working crazy to get our special issues done. I'm very happy do say we kicked butt! :-) But we still have a couple more to do. And I get to go see the ordination to bishop-hood (Is that even a word?) I'm going to be a photographer!

I haven't had much time until recently to knit. Even then it was just 8 rows or so. My book reading has kind of gone my the wayside. I'm currently listening to John Saul's "Perfect Nightmare" He's got me hooked, as always. I do enjoy his books.

And I've also started weight watchers on my own. Technically on my own but I've got TONS of support from my online friends. :-) And, of course, my dear soul mate. He's proud of me. So far I've got 10 pregnancy pounds left to lose. I think I can get it down by the end of the year. What a great christmas present that would be :-)

So much has gone on in the last couple months and of course I can't remember it all :-( My DS is just growing by leaps and bounds. Talking a TON! I'm sometimes amazed at what comes out of his mouth. Not too long ago he was running in a circle saying "All my nuts" LOL His dad had just shared some cashews with him and he was just happy and can be.

I'm sure once all the excitement slows down I will be able to post more. Course I will be able to listen to more audio books and knit! Gosh, before I know it, fall is gonna be here *sniff sniff*

Lemony Snicket's Series of unfortunate events

I got this audio book from the library this week and listened to it while I was at work. OMGosh, I loved it. It was such a cleverly written book. I've already put a request in for the second book.


I honestly can't wait till DS is old enough to start reading. I would love to read this one with him. Although I know I should wait till he's a bit older. In the meantime I'm going to continue reading the series. I haven't been this hooked into a series in quit some time.

The Cat Who had 60 Whiskers

I finished "the cat who had 60 whiskers" by Lilian Jackson Braun. I am a huge fan of this book series but I gotta say that I was very disappointed in this book. There was one other recent book that I was very disappointed in. There is no little teasers, the mystery is solved in one page and you turn the next page and the book is done. I hate to say it but I think that she's run out of ideas. :-(

I have started a new series. It's by Marian Babsonb, I believe. As soon as I finish it I will post my thoughts about it. Considering she's been writing since the 70's the books have to be decent, lol.