Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Have I gone insane?
Can anyone help me with this, someone posted a shawl they made from three skeins of Moonlight Mohair yarn--was it a blog post? Anyone?
WIP Wednesday and other Stuff
WIP Wednesday
Completed:
Two Ditty Bags
Two pair of baby Socks
Baby Cap
Surprise for my SS
Working on:
Bubbles Baby Car Blanket.
Once the blanket is done, I can get down to some stuff I want to do.
WIM: Donna's Ophelia Bolero (to die for). Now, if I only had some rayon/silk yarn! I haven't decided what to do this in, but I know I'll make one for Elena in Caron SS Brites in the turquoise color
Small Felted Crochet Bag
Socks
Shawl for me for Bermuda
Must Start:
Aunts gifts for Christmas
Secret gift
Scarf Swap stuff
Stitch marker swap stuff
Other Stuff
Katrina has hit New Orleans hard. Ditto for Biloxi. My thoughts are with everyone who have to go through this. I cannot imagine.
My daughter is already making her Christmas list. Damn Nick TV and their commercials.
I'll be 41 years old tomorrow. Elena informed me she prefers me at 40.
Elena has two more loose teeth and apparently, the ones coming in the bottom hurt a little.
I decided to share a pic of her which looks like she has no teeth coming in, but is perfect to keep as that "when you lost your front teeth" picture.
I posted a pic of Elena with a crab yesterday. Baltimore has these decorated crabs all over. It was an elementary school project where each school was given a ginormous cement crap and decorated and painted it with scenes from Baltimore. I took 52 pictures on my trip, at least 25 are Elena posing with one of the crabs. In some of the pics, you can't tell which is the "real" crab though.
Lori's pooky contacted me yesterday to let me know her surgery was successful and the stoma is working well. Apparently her output yesterday was more than her entire output since the first surgery. Unfortunately, the epidural didn't work correctly and she is in a lot of pain. I hope this diminishes as the day goes on and she is back her her old "shroney" self. Poor thing, this was a horrendous summer for her and my heart goes out to her.
Lastly, some aquarium pics. Gawd, I love this camera my hubby got me last Christmas.
Okay, apparently the word "crap" flies off my fingers more easily than the word "crab", but it got your attention, didn't it!
Completed:
Two Ditty Bags
Two pair of baby Socks
Baby Cap
Surprise for my SS
Working on:
Bubbles Baby Car Blanket.
Once the blanket is done, I can get down to some stuff I want to do.
WIM: Donna's Ophelia Bolero (to die for). Now, if I only had some rayon/silk yarn! I haven't decided what to do this in, but I know I'll make one for Elena in Caron SS Brites in the turquoise color
Small Felted Crochet Bag
Socks
Shawl for me for Bermuda
Must Start:
Aunts gifts for Christmas
Secret gift
Scarf Swap stuff
Stitch marker swap stuff
Other Stuff
Katrina has hit New Orleans hard. Ditto for Biloxi. My thoughts are with everyone who have to go through this. I cannot imagine.
My daughter is already making her Christmas list. Damn Nick TV and their commercials.
I'll be 41 years old tomorrow. Elena informed me she prefers me at 40.
Elena has two more loose teeth and apparently, the ones coming in the bottom hurt a little.
I decided to share a pic of her which looks like she has no teeth coming in, but is perfect to keep as that "when you lost your front teeth" picture.
I posted a pic of Elena with a crab yesterday. Baltimore has these decorated crabs all over. It was an elementary school project where each school was given a ginormous cement crap and decorated and painted it with scenes from Baltimore. I took 52 pictures on my trip, at least 25 are Elena posing with one of the crabs. In some of the pics, you can't tell which is the "real" crab though.
Lori's pooky contacted me yesterday to let me know her surgery was successful and the stoma is working well. Apparently her output yesterday was more than her entire output since the first surgery. Unfortunately, the epidural didn't work correctly and she is in a lot of pain. I hope this diminishes as the day goes on and she is back her her old "shroney" self. Poor thing, this was a horrendous summer for her and my heart goes out to her.
Lastly, some aquarium pics. Gawd, I love this camera my hubby got me last Christmas.
Okay, apparently the word "crap" flies off my fingers more easily than the word "crab", but it got your attention, didn't it!
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Thank You all around!
Today was a big mail day: I received my Secret Sistah package, as well as three postcards from her from Canada, California and Michigan, so I found I cannot trust any postmarks!
I received:
Several pattern sheets (I am making the vest for someone-thanks), a ball of Speed Cro-Sheen (#3 thread), two ginormous hanks of wool for felting, in kelly green and purple (purse in the new FC Easy Crochet is calling), a cool cat pencil, the coolest pin made in Guatemala (two sistahs together), a bead kit for Elena (which she swooned over), a bracelet in denim blue beads (love it) and a container of Adagio Fruit Medley tea! I cannot wait to get started using it all. Thank you, thank you!
Thank you too for the birthday card, right on time, 9/01 is the "actual day"
Also, I did a swap with Jessica and received two balls of the Rainbow Boucle (Green tone and black and white), 7 skeins of Homespun, 3 skeins of Lustersheen in Autumn and a surprise in the bottom: 8 skeins of LB Cotton-Ease in orangeade! I am literally beside myself. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
I also received the Crochet! magazine (september 2005 issue) I won from eBay and plan to make the poncho on the cover, using different yarn (of course)
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
TTFN-Back Soon
We’re leaving tomorrow AM for Baltimore for a few days R & R. I cannot wait just because I want a maid picking up after me for a few days. I think Auntie Flo will arrive tonight, just in time for the trip-the bitch.
I will never, ever catch up on my blog reading, C’ville posts, blog gossip or anything I know it. Kari will have 450 posts while I was away and Andrea will have 449. I’m sure Three Olive will have none done, so there’s not much to catch up on there. Sara hasn’t posted much lately either. I predict Jessi will have two, but she’ll post three just to prove me wrong anyway. Nat, will pop in and maybe have one quick post. Heather will have her obligatory one per day. If I didn’t mention your blog, don’t worry, I have 67 feeds I go through daily.
I did call Three-Olive today and it’s funny, we talked for a couple hours and it was easy-like I’ve known her my whole life. Plus, she’s got that sweet Southern accent, so soft spoken even when she curses. Of course my several hour phone conversation prevented me from packing, laundry, cleaning, etc and I have been running around for three hours now like a chicken (Coq for you Jewels) with it’s head cut off.
My mom gave me some clothes as an early birthday present tonight too. She knows I needed them for Bermuda and gave em to me a few weeks early so I could use em for this trip. I am so grateful too, although it added another load of laundry. She bought me some beautiful stuff, Talbots and Liz Claiborne, and I’m afraid I’ll ruin them. I am so geeky, I swear. I wear the same stuff over and over again, wash and wear cause if I ruin it, it doesn’t matter. I then hoard the “good clothes” and rarely wear them, so stupid really. I have to stop doing that. She bought me a fabulous long sleeved cotton peasant top, in a deep burgundy, that is to die for, I adore it. Anyway, I’m packed, Elena is packed, Mike has his stuff and then all the bath supplies. I over pack all that stuff, shampoo, medicines, Tylenol, nail clippers, etc. just in case. Aunt Flo will need her provisions too, which stinks (not the provisions, the space that they take).
Congrats to Regina for her essay in the new book “Cheaper Than Therapy”—she rocks and she knows it, very cool!
Hugs to Ro, thinking of you and your appointment.
To all the Secret Sistahs-I will miss you (even though I think it’s shitty how you have all ganged up on me and decided to torture me, I will forgive, but not forget!)
Until next week, may your yarn never tangle and your count never be off!
I will never, ever catch up on my blog reading, C’ville posts, blog gossip or anything I know it. Kari will have 450 posts while I was away and Andrea will have 449. I’m sure Three Olive will have none done, so there’s not much to catch up on there. Sara hasn’t posted much lately either. I predict Jessi will have two, but she’ll post three just to prove me wrong anyway. Nat, will pop in and maybe have one quick post. Heather will have her obligatory one per day. If I didn’t mention your blog, don’t worry, I have 67 feeds I go through daily.
I did call Three-Olive today and it’s funny, we talked for a couple hours and it was easy-like I’ve known her my whole life. Plus, she’s got that sweet Southern accent, so soft spoken even when she curses. Of course my several hour phone conversation prevented me from packing, laundry, cleaning, etc and I have been running around for three hours now like a chicken (Coq for you Jewels) with it’s head cut off.
My mom gave me some clothes as an early birthday present tonight too. She knows I needed them for Bermuda and gave em to me a few weeks early so I could use em for this trip. I am so grateful too, although it added another load of laundry. She bought me some beautiful stuff, Talbots and Liz Claiborne, and I’m afraid I’ll ruin them. I am so geeky, I swear. I wear the same stuff over and over again, wash and wear cause if I ruin it, it doesn’t matter. I then hoard the “good clothes” and rarely wear them, so stupid really. I have to stop doing that. She bought me a fabulous long sleeved cotton peasant top, in a deep burgundy, that is to die for, I adore it. Anyway, I’m packed, Elena is packed, Mike has his stuff and then all the bath supplies. I over pack all that stuff, shampoo, medicines, Tylenol, nail clippers, etc. just in case. Aunt Flo will need her provisions too, which stinks (not the provisions, the space that they take).
Congrats to Regina for her essay in the new book “Cheaper Than Therapy”—she rocks and she knows it, very cool!
Hugs to Ro, thinking of you and your appointment.
To all the Secret Sistahs-I will miss you (even though I think it’s shitty how you have all ganged up on me and decided to torture me, I will forgive, but not forget!)
Until next week, may your yarn never tangle and your count never be off!
BOLERO PATTERNS LISTED
For those of you who wrote to me about the bolero/shrug patterns from Donna, she has listed them on eBay now, under mssunflwr, this should take you there.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Rip-It! Rip-It! I hate frogging!
It seems like I have frogged the tank top 100 times, but in reality only 3 times. I measure the starting chain, all is well and start and then it looks and is too big. Last chance before I scream! I've made this before, but I think it's a bit tight for E to wear, so I'm trying again. I think my mind is not into hooking this week and I'm looking forward to school starting.
When they "invented" summer vacations, I think they found the exact timing for parents to lose their minds and decided to start school a few days before that as not to clog up the asylums. I ran out of "summer activity" steam about two weeks ago and Elena has been complaining that we aren't doing anything. It's been too hot (and today is actually cool!) to play outside, for me anyway, swimming is fine, but she can be a pain in the neck (literally) jumping on me in the pool. Shopping, yuk. I think I'm tired and feeling lazy and just don't feel like doing anything. This Baltimore excursion will be good, gets her busy and having fun, and daddy is along.
Of course, I realized this AM I had to get my act together to pack for above mentioned trip. I am in such a "slow mode". I also decided to pack some yarn for a few of Dot's Little Ditty Bags to make for my gal pals daughters. They saw Elena's and loved it and she's having another baby in September, so I'll make these for the girls little present. I am making the bubbles baby blanket and a camo hat and diaper cover (blanket in camo too) as a present. I usually wouldn't use Camo for this, but this kids gonna be rough and tumble, trust me on this one, I know it! (Yes, it's a boy). His father was a terror as a child, still is as an adult and I wouldn't expect anything less from Joey Jr! Anyway, those are the immediate plans anyway.
As you may have read elsewhere, Lori is back in the hospital-again. She went in on Friday. She had been blogging about a problem and somehow I knew she'd be back in. This has been such a rough road for her, horrible actually. I really hope this is the last setback. I plan to call her sometime later today, once I can get Elena settled where she won't interrupt every 30 seconds.
Yesterday's post generated a lot of comments. Most thought the neighbors were wrong, others not. I did want to clarify something. I know Elena has to face up to not being included in everything, I understand. I also want to say Elena is a good child, listens to adults, no back talk and adores my neighbor Arlene. It was just tough having a bunch of kids playing outside, tag and what not and having her gaze longingly at them playing. It wasn't the party she wanted, it was the playing. Those are the moments I feel so badly about her being an only child. I can't change that, it's not in the cards for me to have another, but I do feel guilty and yes, my heart sometimes literally hurts when I think about Elena being hurt or left out. My brother is six years younger than me, so I understand being alone as a child. I have a friend who is an only child and to this day, swears it's the best and only had one child herself. I've heard others lament the fact they are an only child. In a perfect world, I would have created the perfect sib for Elena, but the world ain't perfect and I can't do it. But boy, I wish I could envelope her from all the hurt in the world!
Okay, enough of my problems and guilts....I have to get to her physician and get that form filled out for next Tuesday (school orientation) and since we're going to be away, it has to be done now, post office and who knows what else along the way.
Hope everyone has a happy day!
When they "invented" summer vacations, I think they found the exact timing for parents to lose their minds and decided to start school a few days before that as not to clog up the asylums. I ran out of "summer activity" steam about two weeks ago and Elena has been complaining that we aren't doing anything. It's been too hot (and today is actually cool!) to play outside, for me anyway, swimming is fine, but she can be a pain in the neck (literally) jumping on me in the pool. Shopping, yuk. I think I'm tired and feeling lazy and just don't feel like doing anything. This Baltimore excursion will be good, gets her busy and having fun, and daddy is along.
Of course, I realized this AM I had to get my act together to pack for above mentioned trip. I am in such a "slow mode". I also decided to pack some yarn for a few of Dot's Little Ditty Bags to make for my gal pals daughters. They saw Elena's and loved it and she's having another baby in September, so I'll make these for the girls little present. I am making the bubbles baby blanket and a camo hat and diaper cover (blanket in camo too) as a present. I usually wouldn't use Camo for this, but this kids gonna be rough and tumble, trust me on this one, I know it! (Yes, it's a boy). His father was a terror as a child, still is as an adult and I wouldn't expect anything less from Joey Jr! Anyway, those are the immediate plans anyway.
As you may have read elsewhere, Lori is back in the hospital-again. She went in on Friday. She had been blogging about a problem and somehow I knew she'd be back in. This has been such a rough road for her, horrible actually. I really hope this is the last setback. I plan to call her sometime later today, once I can get Elena settled where she won't interrupt every 30 seconds.
Yesterday's post generated a lot of comments. Most thought the neighbors were wrong, others not. I did want to clarify something. I know Elena has to face up to not being included in everything, I understand. I also want to say Elena is a good child, listens to adults, no back talk and adores my neighbor Arlene. It was just tough having a bunch of kids playing outside, tag and what not and having her gaze longingly at them playing. It wasn't the party she wanted, it was the playing. Those are the moments I feel so badly about her being an only child. I can't change that, it's not in the cards for me to have another, but I do feel guilty and yes, my heart sometimes literally hurts when I think about Elena being hurt or left out. My brother is six years younger than me, so I understand being alone as a child. I have a friend who is an only child and to this day, swears it's the best and only had one child herself. I've heard others lament the fact they are an only child. In a perfect world, I would have created the perfect sib for Elena, but the world ain't perfect and I can't do it. But boy, I wish I could envelope her from all the hurt in the world!
Okay, enough of my problems and guilts....I have to get to her physician and get that form filled out for next Tuesday (school orientation) and since we're going to be away, it has to be done now, post office and who knows what else along the way.
Hope everyone has a happy day!
Monday, August 22, 2005
French Name?? Puleeze!
| Your French Name Is |
 Doreen Coq |
My "real" name is definitely more French that their name for me. Coq! Cock (okay, technically chicken), but come on...................
Saturday, August 20, 2005
RAOK Thank Yous and some Answers
I want to thank Wendy for the fab Cotton-Ease. I do love this stuff, thanks. With as crappy as you've been feeling and to go out and get this for me, it means a lot.
Diamond sent me a postcard from the Keys. I adore Florida and all it's funky residents. Gawd, how I wish I was there. I noticed the heat and humidity hardly bother me while on vacation as long as swimming pools and beaches are involved somehow.
Wendy, the drugs I take for the arthritis are Mobic 15 mg (bid, but I take it once) and methotrexate injections weekly, which I give to myself. I know the Mobic works cause I went off of it for a while and when I went back on, relief. I'm not sure about the injections though. They started me on it a year ago, when I was hospitalized with cardial effusion and pleural effusion-complications of the lupus. I was so sick then and on so much other stuff, including mega doses of steroids, I was happy for relief, no matter what form it came in. I also had serious anemia and required an 8 hour iron transfusion, etc. Naturally, at that time, I was really sick and ended up in the hospital for about 10 days on monitors, etc. For the first time in years, after my discharge, I felt better. Anyway, I am off the methotrexate for three weeks cause I have some skin problem and it's suppressing my immune system too much and not allowing me to heal properly, so the doc wants me off it til I'm done this new medication. He claims it's in my body and built up, but I am curious because I despise the damn injections. The stuff is a chemotherapy drug that somehow works on the joints. I couldn't tolerate the pill form and even the injections make me ill the day of them (which happens to be every Saturday :(.
Anyway, the doctor feels this new antidepressant, which I won't start to wean off the Paxil til my September cruise, will help with spasms, etc. Also the physical therapy is for the spasms and arthritis and I don't know what they will do there either. What I really need is massages on the daily basis (LOL). The physician I see is the head of rheumatology at one of the biggest teaching hospitals in the country. I really trust him and he is up to date on medications and treatments and honest about what would work best, lousy side effects, etc. He never pushes anything.
Okay, done the medical shit. When I think it out, it bums me a bit.
Amanda, I am just a mom, not a super mom. Your compliments made me blush a lot. I feel so lucky to have been able to have my daughter and completely and utterly adore her. If it wasn't for her, I might just "take to my bed" and have a pity party, but she doesn't allow this (LOL). I never want her to know how sick I was or anything, she shouldn't have to worry about such things. Several of the moms in her class or my age or older, so she hasn't figured out what an "old" mom she has. She thinks I'm the best and I love her and that's all that matters. You are a great mom-you sacrifice a lot to make sure Geoff has you as a caretaker in his life and you have a lot on your plate for someone so young, I doubt I could have done it at your age. So don't think about what I would do, you know the answers and you've known them all along!
Well, we're home for the day, errands are run, Chinese lunch eaten. I have to clean the pool. No one has been in it all week, but it's full of leaves and debris from all the rain this week. Elena has a birthday party to attend tomorrow, so I have to wrap the presents. I also plan to do a little school shopping tomorrow. I hate it cause it's warm when she starts, so she really wears short sleeves and capris, shorts or skirts and then I need the warmer stuff. I hate to buy it early cause I never know when the heck a growth spurt will happen, but it generally does happen about a week after new clothes are purchased. We're going to Baltimore for a few days at the end of next week through the weekend-I have to get stuff washed and together for that. The I have to get stuff set for back to school and then the cruise to Bermuda the end of September (which I cannot wait for-9 months now I've been waiting). I have some clothes for the cruise and they will have to do.
I'm off to a day of chores. Thanks for everyone's comments!
Diamond sent me a postcard from the Keys. I adore Florida and all it's funky residents. Gawd, how I wish I was there. I noticed the heat and humidity hardly bother me while on vacation as long as swimming pools and beaches are involved somehow.
Wendy, the drugs I take for the arthritis are Mobic 15 mg (bid, but I take it once) and methotrexate injections weekly, which I give to myself. I know the Mobic works cause I went off of it for a while and when I went back on, relief. I'm not sure about the injections though. They started me on it a year ago, when I was hospitalized with cardial effusion and pleural effusion-complications of the lupus. I was so sick then and on so much other stuff, including mega doses of steroids, I was happy for relief, no matter what form it came in. I also had serious anemia and required an 8 hour iron transfusion, etc. Naturally, at that time, I was really sick and ended up in the hospital for about 10 days on monitors, etc. For the first time in years, after my discharge, I felt better. Anyway, I am off the methotrexate for three weeks cause I have some skin problem and it's suppressing my immune system too much and not allowing me to heal properly, so the doc wants me off it til I'm done this new medication. He claims it's in my body and built up, but I am curious because I despise the damn injections. The stuff is a chemotherapy drug that somehow works on the joints. I couldn't tolerate the pill form and even the injections make me ill the day of them (which happens to be every Saturday :(.
Anyway, the doctor feels this new antidepressant, which I won't start to wean off the Paxil til my September cruise, will help with spasms, etc. Also the physical therapy is for the spasms and arthritis and I don't know what they will do there either. What I really need is massages on the daily basis (LOL). The physician I see is the head of rheumatology at one of the biggest teaching hospitals in the country. I really trust him and he is up to date on medications and treatments and honest about what would work best, lousy side effects, etc. He never pushes anything.
Okay, done the medical shit. When I think it out, it bums me a bit.
Amanda, I am just a mom, not a super mom. Your compliments made me blush a lot. I feel so lucky to have been able to have my daughter and completely and utterly adore her. If it wasn't for her, I might just "take to my bed" and have a pity party, but she doesn't allow this (LOL). I never want her to know how sick I was or anything, she shouldn't have to worry about such things. Several of the moms in her class or my age or older, so she hasn't figured out what an "old" mom she has. She thinks I'm the best and I love her and that's all that matters. You are a great mom-you sacrifice a lot to make sure Geoff has you as a caretaker in his life and you have a lot on your plate for someone so young, I doubt I could have done it at your age. So don't think about what I would do, you know the answers and you've known them all along!
Well, we're home for the day, errands are run, Chinese lunch eaten. I have to clean the pool. No one has been in it all week, but it's full of leaves and debris from all the rain this week. Elena has a birthday party to attend tomorrow, so I have to wrap the presents. I also plan to do a little school shopping tomorrow. I hate it cause it's warm when she starts, so she really wears short sleeves and capris, shorts or skirts and then I need the warmer stuff. I hate to buy it early cause I never know when the heck a growth spurt will happen, but it generally does happen about a week after new clothes are purchased. We're going to Baltimore for a few days at the end of next week through the weekend-I have to get stuff washed and together for that. The I have to get stuff set for back to school and then the cruise to Bermuda the end of September (which I cannot wait for-9 months now I've been waiting). I have some clothes for the cruise and they will have to do.
I'm off to a day of chores. Thanks for everyone's comments!
Friday, August 19, 2005
Confession
I have a confession to make and it's really weird. I was reading a post on Crochetville about someone going into a "real" yarn store and buying "real" yarn and I realized something, in the three years I've been hooking, I have never even seen a "real yarn store". I've only gone to Michaels, Jo-Ann and AC Moore (who added some new luxury shit that is gorgeous), but really never a LYS. I have never touched real mohair, fine baby alpaca, any Sirdar (let alone seen a $45.00 ball of yarn as Diamond buys at C'ville). I don't think I would buy a $45.00 ball of yarn, no matter how fantastic it's supposed to be. I quickly outgrew Red Heart SS, but my idea of "high end" yarn is the $10 hanks of cotton at AC Moore. I actually would love to try the Moonlight Mohair (or whatever it's called) from Lion, but am too damn cheap to buy myself the amount I need for a shawl.
I think this is why Knit Picks always has me drooling. It's nice yarn at good prices, but I never put aside the $30 I need (for that damn free shipping) to buy it all at once. I have "yarn money" set aside and I use it for local yarn. I will order from Knit Picks, but don't know when. The funny part is, for my swap things, I go out and buy nicer yarn, but for me, no.
So for now I leave you with this deep, dark secret. It kinda freaked me out when I thought about it too.
I think this is why Knit Picks always has me drooling. It's nice yarn at good prices, but I never put aside the $30 I need (for that damn free shipping) to buy it all at once. I have "yarn money" set aside and I use it for local yarn. I will order from Knit Picks, but don't know when. The funny part is, for my swap things, I go out and buy nicer yarn, but for me, no.
So for now I leave you with this deep, dark secret. It kinda freaked me out when I thought about it too.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Halter/Bolero Set
I finally finished a few minutes ago and Elena was more than happy to model it for me (better than going up to bed).
The halter pattern is from Jackie (Girly Girl pattern) done in size 5 because the 6 was a bit too big for Elena. The bolero is an adult pattern from Donna that I changed to a childs size. I probably could have made it a bit smaller, but I needed the right amount for the stitch pattern and I forgot to account that Elena doesn't have boobs, which the adult one is kinda sized for boobies. She loves them both though and I'm going to make another halter in the variegated purples tomorrow. This was done in, of course, Cotton-Ease Sugar Plum-and used up to the last ounce.
WIP Wednesday
Well, I am almost finished Elena's bolero. I decided to do a trim around the whole thing, although the original pattern didn't have any. I also had to do some tweaking, but all in all it came out beautifully. I'm planning to make a matching "Girly Girl Halter" to go with it. I also have some Lang cotton blend in variegated purples I may pull out and make a different top with, hence she'll have two tops to wear with it.
I also decided to make each of my three aunts shawls for Christmas with the Rainbow Boucle. I'll make one from the Groovy Crochet site, one from Vicki's pattern and one will be more of a rectangle wrap, perhaps one from Dot's Site. My one aunt is only 4"11", the other is about 5'6" and the other is about 5'11" (where I think Elena gets her height). I also plan to make a shawl for Mike's fathers wife. I guess I better get hooking and stop talking about it.
I ordered more silverplate to make some more stitch markers. I have hoops, earwires, but really, really like using the lever back markers I was RAOK'd some time ago. I ordered some lever backs and hopefully they will be in soon. I like using silverplated findings cause they are very, very heavy and sturdy, plus are so bright. I know it costs more, but I love the brightness of them. Beading will have to be done once school starts though, cause once Elena sees the beads, she's in my face to "help".
I also won the "Your Name in Filet" crochet leaflet off of eBay for $2.25. I want to do Elena's name. I've never done filet crochet, but Marvie and Regina say it's pretty easy.
Other than that, Elena has some major bruising on one leg from the dual shots there. She also complained (a lot) of muscle pain on that leg. Poor baby. She's still in bed, which is good, hopefully she can rest up from yesterday. My guilt from it all is overwhelming, but she is so forgiving and sweet. The PMS monster is bad, really bad this month. I am so crampy, tired and miserable from it. I wish I knew what to do to stop it, but I can't.
Well, off to finish the bolero!
I also decided to make each of my three aunts shawls for Christmas with the Rainbow Boucle. I'll make one from the Groovy Crochet site, one from Vicki's pattern and one will be more of a rectangle wrap, perhaps one from Dot's Site. My one aunt is only 4"11", the other is about 5'6" and the other is about 5'11" (where I think Elena gets her height). I also plan to make a shawl for Mike's fathers wife. I guess I better get hooking and stop talking about it.
I ordered more silverplate to make some more stitch markers. I have hoops, earwires, but really, really like using the lever back markers I was RAOK'd some time ago. I ordered some lever backs and hopefully they will be in soon. I like using silverplated findings cause they are very, very heavy and sturdy, plus are so bright. I know it costs more, but I love the brightness of them. Beading will have to be done once school starts though, cause once Elena sees the beads, she's in my face to "help".
I also won the "Your Name in Filet" crochet leaflet off of eBay for $2.25. I want to do Elena's name. I've never done filet crochet, but Marvie and Regina say it's pretty easy.
Other than that, Elena has some major bruising on one leg from the dual shots there. She also complained (a lot) of muscle pain on that leg. Poor baby. She's still in bed, which is good, hopefully she can rest up from yesterday. My guilt from it all is overwhelming, but she is so forgiving and sweet. The PMS monster is bad, really bad this month. I am so crampy, tired and miserable from it. I wish I knew what to do to stop it, but I can't.
Well, off to finish the bolero!
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
The Shots-The Aftermath
If it sounds like a saga, it's because it was one. Elena was a bit anxious about an hour before we left and I was a lot anxious. I left with plenty of time and my anxious daughter was hoping the rash she had would prevent the shots. Well, Wendy, you were so right. She has Fifth Disease and it's on it's wind down now. Rash is lacy like and itchiness seems to be gone. I don't know if I ever had it and, with the autoimmune drugs and problems I have, hope I don't get it. It's too late now cause the incubation period is 4-14 days and then the rash.
She got all 3 shots and shrieked throughout. She screamed at the nurse before the last shot "To get away from her and never touch her again". I felt so badly I thought I was going to vomit right there. The poor kids in the waiting room freaked out too! But, she did hug the nurse and told her she understood why she needed them. She also received ten stickers, a "stick" and something else from the receptionist. We stopped for a Happy meal on the way home and all is well, although the one stick bled like hell and she's freaked about it. It's kinda swollen too. I'll probably put ice on it later if it bothers her. The doctor told her she wouldn't have to get shots again until she was 11 years old. She is so happy about that. She's also in the 90th percentile for height, which means she's taller than 90% of girls the same age as her. I'm only 5'3" and my husband is 5'10", so go figure. I do have some tall women on my mother's side though.
Anyway, we survived-it's done-thank goodness!
She got all 3 shots and shrieked throughout. She screamed at the nurse before the last shot "To get away from her and never touch her again". I felt so badly I thought I was going to vomit right there. The poor kids in the waiting room freaked out too! But, she did hug the nurse and told her she understood why she needed them. She also received ten stickers, a "stick" and something else from the receptionist. We stopped for a Happy meal on the way home and all is well, although the one stick bled like hell and she's freaked about it. It's kinda swollen too. I'll probably put ice on it later if it bothers her. The doctor told her she wouldn't have to get shots again until she was 11 years old. She is so happy about that. She's also in the 90th percentile for height, which means she's taller than 90% of girls the same age as her. I'm only 5'3" and my husband is 5'10", so go figure. I do have some tall women on my mother's side though.
Anyway, we survived-it's done-thank goodness!
Too much sleep Tuesday
Okay, last night I fell asleep around 8:30 on the couch, woke up at 10 to go up to bed. Tossed and turned all night, a fitful sleep and woke up feeling like I slept too much. Stiff and sore all over, groggy as hell. At least Monday was better than the weekend, now how often can you say that????????
I am working on the "Ella" bolero for Elena in CE Sugarplum. Lavender is now her fav color of the moment. I have so many patterns I am dying to get to, not enough darn time!
Elena is getting her three vaccinations today. The horrible mom that I am postponed them, so now 3 at once. She's been asking me every ten minutes or so if her appointment is still on. She's anxious and so am I. I know how much I dread my flu shot, lab work, etc., so........Her rash is 98% gone too. I don't know what the hell it was, but she's back to being "herself" again. You know, on the sleep she had the other night, last night she stayed up til 10 and I had to practically tie her to her bed. This new school schedule is going to rock her and me both. I am so bad at the schedule thing. You see, I was an extremely anxious child, stuttered, etc. My mother was a bit of a taskmaster (I'm being kind) and I was that way because of how things were at home. I swore I would not be that way with Elena. I'm not, but yet she's still a high strung kid-genetics I guess....damn! Elena is a flapper-when she's excited she flaps her arms. She gotten better, catches herself and claps her hands together. She is just full of energy and high strung. I discussed hyperness with her doctor, but he said she's just that way.....too smart for her own good too. She thinks things through and mulls over stuff. Normally a 5 year old wouldn't do that (according to him). She is precocious for sure.
Anyway, I am still bitchy...PMS is in full swing and Aunt Flo is looming over me. My skin looks a mess, my sleep is messed up and I feel so crampy and bitchy.
Oh, I did finish the Caney Lady Shrug for Elena. It was about 3 sizes too small (argh) and I followed exact directions. Anyway, I RAOK'd it to someone who has a 2 year old daughter.
Well, the appointment isn't til 2:30, but I have stuff to do here. I need more coffee too!
I am working on the "Ella" bolero for Elena in CE Sugarplum. Lavender is now her fav color of the moment. I have so many patterns I am dying to get to, not enough darn time!
Elena is getting her three vaccinations today. The horrible mom that I am postponed them, so now 3 at once. She's been asking me every ten minutes or so if her appointment is still on. She's anxious and so am I. I know how much I dread my flu shot, lab work, etc., so........Her rash is 98% gone too. I don't know what the hell it was, but she's back to being "herself" again. You know, on the sleep she had the other night, last night she stayed up til 10 and I had to practically tie her to her bed. This new school schedule is going to rock her and me both. I am so bad at the schedule thing. You see, I was an extremely anxious child, stuttered, etc. My mother was a bit of a taskmaster (I'm being kind) and I was that way because of how things were at home. I swore I would not be that way with Elena. I'm not, but yet she's still a high strung kid-genetics I guess....damn! Elena is a flapper-when she's excited she flaps her arms. She gotten better, catches herself and claps her hands together. She is just full of energy and high strung. I discussed hyperness with her doctor, but he said she's just that way.....too smart for her own good too. She thinks things through and mulls over stuff. Normally a 5 year old wouldn't do that (according to him). She is precocious for sure.
Anyway, I am still bitchy...PMS is in full swing and Aunt Flo is looming over me. My skin looks a mess, my sleep is messed up and I feel so crampy and bitchy.
Oh, I did finish the Caney Lady Shrug for Elena. It was about 3 sizes too small (argh) and I followed exact directions. Anyway, I RAOK'd it to someone who has a 2 year old daughter.
Well, the appointment isn't til 2:30, but I have stuff to do here. I need more coffee too!
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Weekend Woes
What an absolutely shitty weekend, seriously. First, we did go to the 4-H Fair Friday. Rides always open at 12 noon. We get there 11:30, walk through the rabbit/small critter tent. Ooh and aah the Angora's and then head to the horses/sheep/pigs/fowl etc. Now, it's about 96 degrees with 85% humidity and I am already sweating my ass off. Elena is complaining that it smells like "horse pucky" and is hot and really stinky. Oh, I could already tell it was gonna be a fab day. We quickly go through the stables (no, no one was with the sheep, I didn't get to ask about the fleece). Anyway, we get to the ticket booth and there's a sign, "Rides open at 1:00 PM. WTF, now I gotta kill 45 minutes in this hell hole. Anyway, we look at some of the ribbon winners, which was in a hot ass building and thrilled Elena beyond words (sarcasm here), saw some model trains, which she liked and kept her occupied for about 20 minutes. By now, I am so hot, my clothes are soaking wet (gross huh) and stretched all funky. Mike, who took a day off of work for this, was less thrilled than I. He has no patience for this stuff and hates doing it. I do it for my daughter, she loves it and looks forward to it every year, so what's a bit of discomfort for her. Anyway, Mike is whining incessantly and I cannot wait for the rides to open so we can get the hell out of there. We have now killed about 30 minutes and head over for something to drink. Elena is nagging me constantly about the heat. Her cheeks are bright red (she doesn't sweat well, gets all red on her legs, etc. Doc says something about sweatglands immature). I wet three paper towels and ties them around her neck. We head to the rides. I kid you fucking not, they changed the sign to 2:00 PM ride opening. Mike is freaking out and wants to leave, I am so hot, I think I have lost 5 lbs just standing there and Elena is not budging from the fair til she rides the rides. We have another hour to kill--I see two girls twirling batons and beg them to practice in front of Elena. That entertained her for about 10 minutes-50 minutes to go. I don't even know what we did other than sit and sweat, honestly. The rides opened and we bought the $12 wristband. I walk her over to the giant slide and, I can't help her cause I didn't buy a wrist band. Now there are 6 freaking rides, two are baby rides and I have to buy a wristband to help a 5 year old go down a ginormous slide. Well, screw that. Okay, head to the ferris wheel, she loved it last year. She refuses and starts to cry she doesn't like any of this years rides. Oh farts, I think. She announces she needs a pony ride, which of course, are not covered by the wristband. I walk her over, pay $4 a ride and let her go, twice. She would have gone on again, but the kid running it decided to brush the sweat off her pony and hit a "sore spot" and the damn thing started to buck. Elena's not strapped on, but the look on her face is pure fear. I'm ready to go over the fence, but her calms down, Elena finishes the ride and doesn't ask for any more. She then announces, "I'm now ready for the rides". We get on the ferris wheel. She is freaking out, screaming, etc. The guy calls up to us about stopping the ride and she is screaming "Yes, yes, get me off this crazy thing". We get off, she rides some car thingy twice and she's done. So yes, I waiting 2 1/2 hours for 10 minutes of rides to make my daughter happy.
We headed home and stripped naked in the living room and basked in the air conditioning.
Later we ran to Target (Ink cartridges), Jo-Ann (used my coupon for the red boucle and bought the green online with that coupon). I need, want and hope to get soon the plum one. They were out at mine and don't have it on line.
Now I notice Elena's cheeks are still pretty red, especially the right one. I put some Hydrocortisone on it and figure it's just an irritation.
Saturday AM-Elena now has a rash on her chest and chin area. It's itchy, red raised bumps. I put some anti-itch allergy stuff on it. She's due for her last three shots for school (which I put off for two years) and I know if this rash sticks around, they will postpone them. Damn.
We all swim in the pool, happy family day. Suddenly I get a stomach cramp and from that time on (2:00 PM til 12:30 AM, am in and out of the bathroom at least hourly. I am so sick, I cannot fathom doing anything.
Sunday-My brother's birthday is Friday, but he's going away, so we plan a brunch for him. I verify it through him twice. Now, I have to tell you, they are always late. I let them pick the time and then, in my head, added 1/2 hour to it.
Elena woke up with the rash worse, so I send Mike for some Benadryl. Mistake one. Mike gets back, I give her two of the pills and we start cooking. Scrambled eggs with chorico, peppers and onions, homemade belgian waffles, raspberry fruit compote, hashbrown casserole, rashers of bacon and breakfast sausage. My mom comes over around 10:00 AM.
Elena is playing with my mother and is in such an agitated state, I am stunned. I knew the damn antihistamines screwed with her, but not this much. She is in a tizzy screaming how she will never, ever take that medicine again cause "it's freaking her out". By now 11:00 AM has rolled around. We know they are always late, so we figure 11:30. 12:00 noon, I call their house (which is about a 30 minute drive to mine), no answer, all three of their cell phones, no answer. Mike, who finds the little lateness rude enough is pissed. He put this meal together and they're an hour late and don't call or anything. 12:30, they call from one of the cell phones claiming to be running a bit late. 30 minutes later they call and say they are in Mays Landing, the next town over, 12 minutes away. 30 minutes later Mike announces he is no longer cooking the big holiday dinners for these ingrates and how rude they always are. They finally show up, only a mere 2 1/2 hours later for breakfast. Mike leaves the house the minute they come in. My SIL, who is high maintenance, is annoying me by discussing the traffic jams-right. We sit to eat and she asks for Mike and I tell her he's a bit upset about them being so late and not having the courtesy to even call til they saw my phone number on their caller ID. She gives some smart ass answer, to which my brother starts a fight with her about. Suddenly Elena is like the girl on the Exorcist with her screaming, rolling eyes, just plain creepy. BTW, the bacon was burnt, the sausage dried out, the waffles too chewy from being in a low heat oven for 2 hours.
My brother was embarassed, but he could have called or at least apologized, but no. All I know is my SIL couldn't get out of bed to get to the house on time, then refused to call and was very arrogant about the whole thing. Finally I gave her shit, my mother did, my brother did, meant nothing. She then flippantly told me as they were leaving, "Mike'll get over it soon, no no biggie". Well she doesn't know Mike-he will not forget, trust me.
They leave and it's my mom, Mike, Elena and Myself and my mom says she's leaving (it's kinda a weirded out moment). She leaved and proceeds to drive across our lawn instead of backing out of the driveway. Well, Mike's lawn. He is livid and I am so stressed at this point. He rants about that for 10 minutes and then just decides to take out demon child for a swim. Finally the Benadryl has worn off and she is more like herself. We all swim for about an hour and Elena walks in the house, takes off her suit and literally passes out on the couch for 2 1/2 hours. Shit!!!! She'll never get to sleep tonight, but ya know what, she went up at 10:00, so fingers crossed she sleeps all night.
Anyway, I'm sitting here now putting it all into perspective and not really making any headway on what the hell really happened to the weekend.
Oh, the rash is still there and the color ink cartridge for my printer I bought isn't working-WTF. Now I have to make a return--rat fink Lexmark bastards.
I did crochet a few bookmarks this weekend and am working on a short shrug for Elena from CaneyLady's Creations pattern.
Night all, hope your weekend was better than mine. Silver lining, Elena told me she had the best time at the fair with me, as usual. She loved swimming in the pool too and she really had a great weekend, except for the Benadryl part and the rude part of Aunt Angela......so see, it wasn't that bad!
We headed home and stripped naked in the living room and basked in the air conditioning.
Later we ran to Target (Ink cartridges), Jo-Ann (used my coupon for the red boucle and bought the green online with that coupon). I need, want and hope to get soon the plum one. They were out at mine and don't have it on line.
Now I notice Elena's cheeks are still pretty red, especially the right one. I put some Hydrocortisone on it and figure it's just an irritation.
Saturday AM-Elena now has a rash on her chest and chin area. It's itchy, red raised bumps. I put some anti-itch allergy stuff on it. She's due for her last three shots for school (which I put off for two years) and I know if this rash sticks around, they will postpone them. Damn.
We all swim in the pool, happy family day. Suddenly I get a stomach cramp and from that time on (2:00 PM til 12:30 AM, am in and out of the bathroom at least hourly. I am so sick, I cannot fathom doing anything.
Sunday-My brother's birthday is Friday, but he's going away, so we plan a brunch for him. I verify it through him twice. Now, I have to tell you, they are always late. I let them pick the time and then, in my head, added 1/2 hour to it.
Elena woke up with the rash worse, so I send Mike for some Benadryl. Mistake one. Mike gets back, I give her two of the pills and we start cooking. Scrambled eggs with chorico, peppers and onions, homemade belgian waffles, raspberry fruit compote, hashbrown casserole, rashers of bacon and breakfast sausage. My mom comes over around 10:00 AM.
Elena is playing with my mother and is in such an agitated state, I am stunned. I knew the damn antihistamines screwed with her, but not this much. She is in a tizzy screaming how she will never, ever take that medicine again cause "it's freaking her out". By now 11:00 AM has rolled around. We know they are always late, so we figure 11:30. 12:00 noon, I call their house (which is about a 30 minute drive to mine), no answer, all three of their cell phones, no answer. Mike, who finds the little lateness rude enough is pissed. He put this meal together and they're an hour late and don't call or anything. 12:30, they call from one of the cell phones claiming to be running a bit late. 30 minutes later they call and say they are in Mays Landing, the next town over, 12 minutes away. 30 minutes later Mike announces he is no longer cooking the big holiday dinners for these ingrates and how rude they always are. They finally show up, only a mere 2 1/2 hours later for breakfast. Mike leaves the house the minute they come in. My SIL, who is high maintenance, is annoying me by discussing the traffic jams-right. We sit to eat and she asks for Mike and I tell her he's a bit upset about them being so late and not having the courtesy to even call til they saw my phone number on their caller ID. She gives some smart ass answer, to which my brother starts a fight with her about. Suddenly Elena is like the girl on the Exorcist with her screaming, rolling eyes, just plain creepy. BTW, the bacon was burnt, the sausage dried out, the waffles too chewy from being in a low heat oven for 2 hours.
My brother was embarassed, but he could have called or at least apologized, but no. All I know is my SIL couldn't get out of bed to get to the house on time, then refused to call and was very arrogant about the whole thing. Finally I gave her shit, my mother did, my brother did, meant nothing. She then flippantly told me as they were leaving, "Mike'll get over it soon, no no biggie". Well she doesn't know Mike-he will not forget, trust me.
They leave and it's my mom, Mike, Elena and Myself and my mom says she's leaving (it's kinda a weirded out moment). She leaved and proceeds to drive across our lawn instead of backing out of the driveway. Well, Mike's lawn. He is livid and I am so stressed at this point. He rants about that for 10 minutes and then just decides to take out demon child for a swim. Finally the Benadryl has worn off and she is more like herself. We all swim for about an hour and Elena walks in the house, takes off her suit and literally passes out on the couch for 2 1/2 hours. Shit!!!! She'll never get to sleep tonight, but ya know what, she went up at 10:00, so fingers crossed she sleeps all night.
Anyway, I'm sitting here now putting it all into perspective and not really making any headway on what the hell really happened to the weekend.
Oh, the rash is still there and the color ink cartridge for my printer I bought isn't working-WTF. Now I have to make a return--rat fink Lexmark bastards.
I did crochet a few bookmarks this weekend and am working on a short shrug for Elena from CaneyLady's Creations pattern.
Night all, hope your weekend was better than mine. Silver lining, Elena told me she had the best time at the fair with me, as usual. She loved swimming in the pool too and she really had a great weekend, except for the Benadryl part and the rude part of Aunt Angela......so see, it wasn't that bad!
New Poll
Feeling left out by not having one, ta da-a poll on the left here on my side bar. Humor me please.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
"Bianca" Shrug Pattern
For all those interested, I tested the pattern for Donna. She sells the patterns on eBay. This one is for the bolero, as well as a long sleeved cardigan also. Her patterns are easy to take from adult size to childs, just with a few measurements, just a smaller starting chain. If you are interested in the pattern, just go to her blog and comment about it, she will get back to you!
Friday, August 12, 2005
"Bianca" Shrug/Bolero
I just finished testing Donna's "Bianca" Shrug/Bolero. It came out cute, but how I despise Red Heart yarn for clothing! I picked the color for Elena cause it looked so cheery, Bikini! It just doesn't cut it for clothing. Afghans yes, clothing no! It looks cute on her, but she complained the yarn felt "itchy"-of course.
Also, I was in Target tonight and saw a bunch of kids crocheted shrugs. I showed one to Elena and she begged for it. Of course, I flipped out and said, "I can make you one any time". She harrumphed me. I've mentioned before she loves me making her stuff, but then won't wear it to school because the teachers "fuss" over her about it. This is so frustrating!
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Thursdays Thoughts
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this AM. I want to do some cleaning, my house is a literal pig pen, although I think the pigs would reject living here now. I do want to mop all the hard floors, do laundry (my own private fetish), clean the pool from all the thunderstorm crap, have to go to Target and the drug store, which I think I will do tonight. Target tomorrow night after the 4-H Fair. I don't feel like dragging Elena cause she is at that "Let's get out of here" stage in all stores and frankly, I'm not in the mood. Mike actually took off tomorrow to go with us. Not the most patient man in the world, we'll see how that goes. Also, my bestest friend in the world, Julie called two days ago. She moved away from me (boo-hoo!) for a man, who she later married, who then passed away and stayed. We have been friends for 15 years, but recently the demands of life and my bad phone skills have prevented us from really talking or seeing each other for a year-I do suck!
Anyway, she called, she came down to the shore to see her sister and is here til Friday, did I want to get together? I finally called her back, no answer, no voice mail. Man, I hate that. I mean I finally get up off my ass and call and no credit! Anyway, maybe she'll come over today, she doesn't mind my messiness, she's worse.
Now crochet stuff, I am working on the Bianca Bolero and for some reason, it's driving me nuts. Stitches are simple, etc, it's the joining parts that I am confused about. My crochet pursuits went well over the weekend and Monday, but from Tuesday on, nothing and I mean nothing has worked out. I must have started ten things and not one of them made it through. Damn, I hate when my brain won't function crochet-wise. It's not the pattern's fault, not the yarn's fault, it's my brain-blah!
Anyway, some good stuff. I am calling on Sedie, Twink, Natalie, Jessi, Cordelia, Donna, Kari, Marla,Dawn, Jessica, Amanda, Jessica Kusine, Elizabeth, Vicki, Marvie, Regina and anyone I missed (please forgive me, I can only link so much and then I implode) to think about a pattern to submit to the 2007 Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar. What do you get? Well, not money, BUT, you will get a copy of the calendar when it comes out, Page credit and website contact info (Monster Crochet, Sherwood/One small thing!, Three Olive Designs, Nina Kate) and you will retain all rights to the design and pattern, which you can publish again.
Likewise, if you have a crochet pattern which has appeared in another venue, but for which you own the rights, you are free to submit that.
Just think about it. I did it last year (haven't seen the new calendar, but am told it is out) and my Bubbles Blanket was accepted for 2007. For now, you just have to send in basic info (all is listed on the submission form). I did link the pics from my blog and Annie Modesitt (the Knitting Heretic herself) contacted me and wanted higher res pics and an "action" pic. Since I don't have a crib, baby, stroller etc, I had to use a doll baby and I hope it's all right cause the blanket is going to someone this weekend. I could always make another if the pics aren't right. If you don't have a good digital camera, she will take a scanned pic or even, if it's a really great project, Accord Publishing will send a photographer out to photograph it.
I'm doing it for fun. I am terrible at writing patterns and do a lot of winging. This is the one time my simple ass pattern can be published. It's for my own "shits and giggles". I know some of you sell your patterns, but you could create one for the calendar and then have your site linked for selling your patterns. It's a free marketing tool! Think about it, it could be fun!
Okay, I'm done plugging it, just wanted to mention it--
Off to clean--
Anyway, she called, she came down to the shore to see her sister and is here til Friday, did I want to get together? I finally called her back, no answer, no voice mail. Man, I hate that. I mean I finally get up off my ass and call and no credit! Anyway, maybe she'll come over today, she doesn't mind my messiness, she's worse.
Now crochet stuff, I am working on the Bianca Bolero and for some reason, it's driving me nuts. Stitches are simple, etc, it's the joining parts that I am confused about. My crochet pursuits went well over the weekend and Monday, but from Tuesday on, nothing and I mean nothing has worked out. I must have started ten things and not one of them made it through. Damn, I hate when my brain won't function crochet-wise. It's not the pattern's fault, not the yarn's fault, it's my brain-blah!
Anyway, some good stuff. I am calling on Sedie, Twink, Natalie, Jessi, Cordelia, Donna, Kari, Marla,Dawn, Jessica, Amanda, Jessica Kusine, Elizabeth, Vicki, Marvie, Regina and anyone I missed (please forgive me, I can only link so much and then I implode) to think about a pattern to submit to the 2007 Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar. What do you get? Well, not money, BUT, you will get a copy of the calendar when it comes out, Page credit and website contact info (Monster Crochet, Sherwood/One small thing!, Three Olive Designs, Nina Kate) and you will retain all rights to the design and pattern, which you can publish again.
Likewise, if you have a crochet pattern which has appeared in another venue, but for which you own the rights, you are free to submit that.
Just think about it. I did it last year (haven't seen the new calendar, but am told it is out) and my Bubbles Blanket was accepted for 2007. For now, you just have to send in basic info (all is listed on the submission form). I did link the pics from my blog and Annie Modesitt (the Knitting Heretic herself) contacted me and wanted higher res pics and an "action" pic. Since I don't have a crib, baby, stroller etc, I had to use a doll baby and I hope it's all right cause the blanket is going to someone this weekend. I could always make another if the pics aren't right. If you don't have a good digital camera, she will take a scanned pic or even, if it's a really great project, Accord Publishing will send a photographer out to photograph it.
I'm doing it for fun. I am terrible at writing patterns and do a lot of winging. This is the one time my simple ass pattern can be published. It's for my own "shits and giggles". I know some of you sell your patterns, but you could create one for the calendar and then have your site linked for selling your patterns. It's a free marketing tool! Think about it, it could be fun!
Okay, I'm done plugging it, just wanted to mention it--
Off to clean--
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
My day...update
We went to the Dragon Storyteller this morning, but then they announced story time/craft time would still be at 12:30, soooo we went home at 11:30, scarfed down lunch and went back for more stories and a decoupage craft. We didn't get back til 2:30, it's hot and cloudy now. Elena is in a tired, overstimulated (read bitchy) mood. I hate when my day feels all harried and disjointed. However, I did take out three crochet books at the library, as well as three other books being held for me. Why is it I request a book that has a long line of people waiting for it and then they all come in the exact same time????? I have 5 "must reads" here and one is already overdue and I haven't looked at it. I used to read alot, but now it's replaced with crochet/blog/crochet; you get the picture!
In response to Wendy, we do sort the toys to donate to a local daycare. Elena is good about it, but she is attached to everything and sometimes it makes it much harder to just "do it". She thinks she's helping, but you know how that goes. Also, her feelings get hurt, like I am taking her stuff away from her and to be honest, I can't deal with it. We do some stuff for donations, but the bulk I do when I can do it behind her back.
In response to Wendy, we do sort the toys to donate to a local daycare. Elena is good about it, but she is attached to everything and sometimes it makes it much harder to just "do it". She thinks she's helping, but you know how that goes. Also, her feelings get hurt, like I am taking her stuff away from her and to be honest, I can't deal with it. We do some stuff for donations, but the bulk I do when I can do it behind her back.
WIP Wednesday
Hey all! I am working on a bolero/shrug for Elena (Bianca pattern) from Donna . I had to frog some last night because of sizing issues, it's an adult pattern and I scaling way down. Cross your fingers for me please!
Question to all you Google AdSense people (Regina, Kari, Sedie, etc).........how much DOES it really pay? I may add the ads sort of like Sedie has them, just links on the sidebar. I am debating this.
My internet was down all last night, I could just get email. Juno claims it was my end, so I had to rename some files and download some access numbers. It works now, still don't know what is going on. Apparently, some phone lines were hit by lightening in the area yesterday, maybe that was the problem, who knows. I don't like when that crap happens.
Jessi and Elizabeth, I read your blogs all the time, just posting can be slow. Just answer the meme!
The sun is finally out here after two days of thunderstorms and rain! Perhaps we shall swim today, but I have to go to some "Dragon show" at the library this AM and pick up prescriptions at the drugstore (emergency card-if they only sold yarn!). As you can read, I have a day of excitement planned! I know this sounds awful, but I cannot wait for school to start. I love Elena more than anything, but boy do I need a teensy bit of quiet time. The girl can talk and is definitely high maintenance! Besides, I want to clean out a bunch of toys and can't do it with her around can I?
Mitzi, thanks for dropping by. It just made me miss ya more!
I got a post card from my Secret Sistah, obviously written with her opposite writing hand. Silly chick!
Also, I dropped out of the RAOK ring because, frankly, they all knitted and I didn't know what the hell they were talking about anyway. They were sooo nice, just not enough time to read everything. Of course, I lost about 20 or so subscribers after that.............real ego stomper I must say!
Gotta run!
Question to all you Google AdSense people (Regina, Kari, Sedie, etc).........how much DOES it really pay? I may add the ads sort of like Sedie has them, just links on the sidebar. I am debating this.
My internet was down all last night, I could just get email. Juno claims it was my end, so I had to rename some files and download some access numbers. It works now, still don't know what is going on. Apparently, some phone lines were hit by lightening in the area yesterday, maybe that was the problem, who knows. I don't like when that crap happens.
Jessi and Elizabeth, I read your blogs all the time, just posting can be slow. Just answer the meme!
The sun is finally out here after two days of thunderstorms and rain! Perhaps we shall swim today, but I have to go to some "Dragon show" at the library this AM and pick up prescriptions at the drugstore (emergency card-if they only sold yarn!). As you can read, I have a day of excitement planned! I know this sounds awful, but I cannot wait for school to start. I love Elena more than anything, but boy do I need a teensy bit of quiet time. The girl can talk and is definitely high maintenance! Besides, I want to clean out a bunch of toys and can't do it with her around can I?
Mitzi, thanks for dropping by. It just made me miss ya more!
I got a post card from my Secret Sistah, obviously written with her opposite writing hand. Silly chick!
Also, I dropped out of the RAOK ring because, frankly, they all knitted and I didn't know what the hell they were talking about anyway. They were sooo nice, just not enough time to read everything. Of course, I lost about 20 or so subscribers after that.............real ego stomper I must say!
Gotta run!
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Idiosyncrasy Meme
id•i•o•syn•cra•sy - a structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. Write down 5 of your own idiosyncrasies, then if you wish, tag 5 people.
1) I have to take a bath every night before bed or I cannot sleep.
2) I have a "tail"-my tailbone curves out and sticks out. I thought everyones did, but my husband tells me no.
3) I will not let my daughter wear anything with one stain/spot on it. Even for play.
4) If I go away for more than 5 days, I have to do laundry on vacation. I do not like coming home to a suitcase full of laundry.
5) When I say a "form" prayer (Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary), I have to do each individual prayer twice, no matter how many prayers I say.
I am tagging, Kari, Goldi, Joy, Dawn. and Sedie.
Have fun!
1) I have to take a bath every night before bed or I cannot sleep.
2) I have a "tail"-my tailbone curves out and sticks out. I thought everyones did, but my husband tells me no.
3) I will not let my daughter wear anything with one stain/spot on it. Even for play.
4) If I go away for more than 5 days, I have to do laundry on vacation. I do not like coming home to a suitcase full of laundry.
5) When I say a "form" prayer (Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary), I have to do each individual prayer twice, no matter how many prayers I say.
I am tagging, Kari, Goldi, Joy, Dawn. and Sedie.
Have fun!
I've been tagged, twice
I've been tagged!
So the oh so kind Sedie of Yarn Obsession decided that she would like me to participate in this meme. I have no choice but to comply, after all, she was so nice about it. But before I start on mine, I want to pass it along to a few of my friends, Elizabeth, Jewels and Jessi
5 Things I Miss from Childhood
If you want to participate the chain-letter part works like this: remove the blo at #1 from the following list and bump every one up one place; add your blog's name in the #5 spot; just check to make sure the links are still attached if you copy n' paste.
1) hkknitter
2) Kimberli New York
3) Yea, I knit...
4) Yarn Obsession
5) Yarns and Musings
1) The Mister Softee (and I don't mean the Viagra deprived guy) truck coming through the neighborhood every night and racing with my quarter to get something.
2) Endless days of swimming in the lake, bike riding, walking to Ben's (corner store) for Swedish Fish.
3) Sleepovers with girlfriends
4) Catching lightening bugs and tadpoles for hours on end.
5) Just having someone take care of everything for you--never thinking about where and when something was getting done. Being young!
So the oh so kind Sedie of Yarn Obsession decided that she would like me to participate in this meme. I have no choice but to comply, after all, she was so nice about it. But before I start on mine, I want to pass it along to a few of my friends, Elizabeth, Jewels and Jessi
5 Things I Miss from Childhood
If you want to participate the chain-letter part works like this: remove the blo at #1 from the following list and bump every one up one place; add your blog's name in the #5 spot; just check to make sure the links are still attached if you copy n' paste.
1) hkknitter
2) Kimberli New York
3) Yea, I knit...
4) Yarn Obsession
5) Yarns and Musings
1) The Mister Softee (and I don't mean the Viagra deprived guy) truck coming through the neighborhood every night and racing with my quarter to get something.
2) Endless days of swimming in the lake, bike riding, walking to Ben's (corner store) for Swedish Fish.
3) Sleepovers with girlfriends
4) Catching lightening bugs and tadpoles for hours on end.
5) Just having someone take care of everything for you--never thinking about where and when something was getting done. Being young!
Gawd, do I miss Mitzi!
I miss Mitzi....it's been on my mind for days. She's rarely on Crochetville, I miss her blogs, her ramblings, her humor........Mitzi, I do miss you!
My First Doily!
Monday, August 08, 2005
Ribbon Scarf
Faith was my Sea of Yarn swap partner and she sent me two balls of Caron Pizazz in sunset, which were beautiful! I had to play with it today and decided to make this. It's a scarf and it only used one of the balls, so now to a belt!
The pattern is from Knit Pixie and you have to sign up on their list to get the free pattern, Alpaca Weave Scarf. It called for bulky alpaca, but since this was a bulky yarn, it worked out well.
Weekend Wrap Up
Eegads, it's been two days since I posted (the pattern doesn't count). As you can see, I was a little busy this weekend. I finished and wrote up the Bubbles Baby Blanket pattern. I also tried my hand at some thread crochet (#10 cotton/#6 hook) and made two of the star flower bookmarks. The link goes to the bigger one. I was so proud of myself, since thread and little hooks truly mystify me.
Anyway, the weekend was okay, nothing great. The yard sales weren't so great at all. First of all, it was hot, about 90 with high humidity, a break from 98, but still. Elena was whining about 20 minutes into it and I felt her pain. I did find a bunch of Cross Stitch magazines, which I listed on eBay, no other craft items though. The woman who usually sells the kids clothes was no where to be seen and I wonder if she moved-darn it! I did pick up an old copy of Charlottes Web on video for Elena. I also found a Gap Skirt for me for a quarter, as well as a really nice 3/4 sleeve fuschia colored fine knit sweater with embroidery on it for a quarter. Perfect for the cruise. So that was cool, but otherwise "blah". There haven't been many yard sales around here lately and this one was disappointing. I think the weather has a lot of people holding off because rain some weekends and just plain hot others. Another heat wave is coming this way. Supposedly by Thursday, but it is awful humid out there today.
Also, yesterday I got my hair cut and then we came home. It was raining and just generally icky. I went upstairs to strip the sheets on the beds and somehow ended up falling asleep. Of course, Elena, who never wants to nap, came upstairs and thought it looked like a good idea and crawled in with me. Three hours later, we were both blinking our eyes trying to figure out what the hell happened. Needless to say, at 11:30 last night, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed. She went to sleep about midnight and then a really loud thunderstorm hit here around 6:00 AM and scared the crap out of her. She was awake since then and frankly, it was too jarring a beginning for my Monday......
Also, you people and you know who you are, who told me yarn is considered emergency shopping, please contact my hubby and let him know (LOL). We had paid off a credit card and apparently I was only supposed to use it for emergencies, prescriptions, etc. Well, apparently I had a lot of little emergencies last month cause $150 was on it (some was prescriptions, etc). Mike had a fit. Since a lot of it was postage, he just shook his head and wanted to know "what I was thinking?". I told him not to worry, Christmas in July was almost over. He also didn't know you could buy prescriptions and other emergency items at Jo-Ann, Michaels or AC Moore. Damn, they should change their billing names to something like "Emergency Plumbing", "Prescriptions are Us" or something of that nature. Then things would be simpler.........He got over it, he always does. The problem we have is I am horrible with money and he is, well being a certified financial planner, pretty good with it. I think this is one aspect of me that annoys him. I know, hard to believe anything about me would annoy him-but alas, it's true. Yes, I was that way when he married me, but still I'm maturing now right??????
Crappy weather today, don't know what we'll do. I'm tired from the weird sleep pattern from yesterday, have a ton of laundry to do and have 1000 patterns printed out, but don't know what I feel like doing. I should read a bit. I have overdue books I must read.........Oh what to do.....
Anyway, the weekend was okay, nothing great. The yard sales weren't so great at all. First of all, it was hot, about 90 with high humidity, a break from 98, but still. Elena was whining about 20 minutes into it and I felt her pain. I did find a bunch of Cross Stitch magazines, which I listed on eBay, no other craft items though. The woman who usually sells the kids clothes was no where to be seen and I wonder if she moved-darn it! I did pick up an old copy of Charlottes Web on video for Elena. I also found a Gap Skirt for me for a quarter, as well as a really nice 3/4 sleeve fuschia colored fine knit sweater with embroidery on it for a quarter. Perfect for the cruise. So that was cool, but otherwise "blah". There haven't been many yard sales around here lately and this one was disappointing. I think the weather has a lot of people holding off because rain some weekends and just plain hot others. Another heat wave is coming this way. Supposedly by Thursday, but it is awful humid out there today.
Also, yesterday I got my hair cut and then we came home. It was raining and just generally icky. I went upstairs to strip the sheets on the beds and somehow ended up falling asleep. Of course, Elena, who never wants to nap, came upstairs and thought it looked like a good idea and crawled in with me. Three hours later, we were both blinking our eyes trying to figure out what the hell happened. Needless to say, at 11:30 last night, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed. She went to sleep about midnight and then a really loud thunderstorm hit here around 6:00 AM and scared the crap out of her. She was awake since then and frankly, it was too jarring a beginning for my Monday......
Also, you people and you know who you are, who told me yarn is considered emergency shopping, please contact my hubby and let him know (LOL). We had paid off a credit card and apparently I was only supposed to use it for emergencies, prescriptions, etc. Well, apparently I had a lot of little emergencies last month cause $150 was on it (some was prescriptions, etc). Mike had a fit. Since a lot of it was postage, he just shook his head and wanted to know "what I was thinking?". I told him not to worry, Christmas in July was almost over. He also didn't know you could buy prescriptions and other emergency items at Jo-Ann, Michaels or AC Moore. Damn, they should change their billing names to something like "Emergency Plumbing", "Prescriptions are Us" or something of that nature. Then things would be simpler.........He got over it, he always does. The problem we have is I am horrible with money and he is, well being a certified financial planner, pretty good with it. I think this is one aspect of me that annoys him. I know, hard to believe anything about me would annoy him-but alas, it's true. Yes, I was that way when he married me, but still I'm maturing now right??????
Crappy weather today, don't know what we'll do. I'm tired from the weird sleep pattern from yesterday, have a ton of laundry to do and have 1000 patterns printed out, but don't know what I feel like doing. I should read a bit. I have overdue books I must read.........Oh what to do.....
Bubbles Baby Blanket-Pattern and Pics
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Bubbles Baby Blanket
This is the perfect blanket to make when you need a fast gift. It's soft, puffy and warm. Perfect for the car, stroller or whatever. This is great because you can make it however big or small you want, just by changing the starting chain. Works up very quickly, about 3 hours from start to finish. You can use any yarn, hook, etc.
Materials (for this blanket) (29 x 32)
14 ounces worsted weight yarn (I used 7 ounces yellow and 7 ounces white-Pound of Love)
N hook (9.0 mm)
Blunt needle for weaving in edges.
Pattern stitch: sc-2 dc in same stitch
I used two strands of worsted weight yarn held together throughout.
Make chain any length in multiples of 3 plus 2 (Explanation of multiples can be found here)
Row 1:
Chain 61, sc and 2 dc in second chain from hook. *Skip two chains and continue sc/2 dc* across. For last stitch skip two chains and just sc in last stitch, ch 2 and turn
Row 2: 2 dc in sc from last row (first stitch). Do sc, dc, dc in each sc from previous row (so it's basically skip two stitches and sc, dc, dc in next across). End with one sc in top of turning chain and repeat to desired size.
This lays flat, doesn't curl and doesn't need any edging put around it. It does work up beautifully.
This pattern and all its contents are ©copyrighted 2005 to Deneen St Amour and may not be copied,reproduced in any way, or used for profit in any way. Pattern is for your personal use only. You may sell the finished item. Any questions, comments or corrections: Email me at yarnsandmusings@gmail.com
Friday, August 05, 2005
Andrea the Amazing Hooker*
Andrea sent me this amazing pair of socks she made for me! Aren't they awesome. She even said I had skinny feet, I thought she meant narrow, but she meant flat as pancakes! This is what having a kid five years ago does to your feet-I don't know if they'll ever get back to their prebaby shape again :P
See all the Barbie crapola and kids stuff out, this is a constant in my house. Cordelia appreciates the mess though!
*I had to change the title cause Andrea informed me that they were crocheted (DOH!) and not knitted.
Semi-creative Juices Flowing
I finished the cover up from Crochet Me! I did it in black Micro Spun. I also did a button and tie closure because it fit better that way. I can't get a good picture of it to save my life, but perhaps I will model it (shocking) and Mike can get a pic this weekend. As usual, I think I made it a little bit in the waist, hence the tie.
I am also currently working on my first baby blanket pattern. I needed something fast for a gift my mother needs. I have to tell you, it's beautiful (IMHO). I should have it finished tonight and fully written up over the weekend. What's nice about this one, is it is easily adaptable to any size you want using any yarn you want, any hook you want, etc. I'm using a stitch kinda made up by someone on Crochetville. Is it still an original pattern? I mean we use stitches that someone at one time made up every day, right?????
Today is supposed to be the last ungodly humid day, then it'll drop to a cool 88 degrees (whatever a cool 88 degrees means). My pool is a mess with leaves and needs to be vacuumed out, but there is a prediction for lots of thunderstorms this afternoon and I have to run a few errands this AM. Tomorrow is the City Wide Yard Sale in the next town over. I've gone before and sometimes it's great and sometimes it's not. I think the problem is they have two a year, so things tend to thin out and also, some people feel their items are worth way more than they actually are and tend to overcharge. Of course, at the end of the sale, they still have to haul the crap back in their house or garage and then they drag it out for the next sale, same prices. I actually know which places to avoid. One woman, and I hope she still lives there, sells her daughter's clothing for about a quarter to $1 each. Her daughter is a year or two older than Elena and most of the stuff still has the tags on it. Don't say "Ewwwww...yard sale clothes". The stuff is clean, new and a true bargain! Anyway, I look for craft stuff, videos, clothing items and stuff for eBay. Wish me some luck, cause thunderstorms are predicted for sometime tomorrow. I need to get some money from eBay too to feed my bead/yarn addictions.
Lori, I am having a problem understanding your weather. It's 93, but feels like 90-what the hell is that? I have never had that here. It's funny, cause in January I was wishing for summer and now, I'm wishing for winter. Not really winter, fall-winter is stinky too! I love the change of seasons, but do wish it was only about 65-70 year round. Any place like that? I thought not.
Well, errands need to be run. Lots of stuff needs to be done here too, but there's always next week.
I am also currently working on my first baby blanket pattern. I needed something fast for a gift my mother needs. I have to tell you, it's beautiful (IMHO). I should have it finished tonight and fully written up over the weekend. What's nice about this one, is it is easily adaptable to any size you want using any yarn you want, any hook you want, etc. I'm using a stitch kinda made up by someone on Crochetville. Is it still an original pattern? I mean we use stitches that someone at one time made up every day, right?????
Today is supposed to be the last ungodly humid day, then it'll drop to a cool 88 degrees (whatever a cool 88 degrees means). My pool is a mess with leaves and needs to be vacuumed out, but there is a prediction for lots of thunderstorms this afternoon and I have to run a few errands this AM. Tomorrow is the City Wide Yard Sale in the next town over. I've gone before and sometimes it's great and sometimes it's not. I think the problem is they have two a year, so things tend to thin out and also, some people feel their items are worth way more than they actually are and tend to overcharge. Of course, at the end of the sale, they still have to haul the crap back in their house or garage and then they drag it out for the next sale, same prices. I actually know which places to avoid. One woman, and I hope she still lives there, sells her daughter's clothing for about a quarter to $1 each. Her daughter is a year or two older than Elena and most of the stuff still has the tags on it. Don't say "Ewwwww...yard sale clothes". The stuff is clean, new and a true bargain! Anyway, I look for craft stuff, videos, clothing items and stuff for eBay. Wish me some luck, cause thunderstorms are predicted for sometime tomorrow. I need to get some money from eBay too to feed my bead/yarn addictions.
Lori, I am having a problem understanding your weather. It's 93, but feels like 90-what the hell is that? I have never had that here. It's funny, cause in January I was wishing for summer and now, I'm wishing for winter. Not really winter, fall-winter is stinky too! I love the change of seasons, but do wish it was only about 65-70 year round. Any place like that? I thought not.
Well, errands need to be run. Lots of stuff needs to be done here too, but there's always next week.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
BLINGO Button Added
If you look on my sidebar, I added a BLINGO button. It's a new search engine, powered by Google that will randomly chose you while you are searching to win prizes and such. Check it out--
Goodies from the postlady!
I received a postcard today from Florida....I love Florida and wish I were there, it's just as hot here, so why not have the palm trees, palmettos, lizards, white beaches.........
I also received a Christmas in July Package from the ever talented Fiona. She made her own cards, complete with wire embellishments, made sheep ornaments, and, now get this, Regina will appreciate this, sent me two bottles of hot sauce, each in it's own outfit. One was a bandito, made with the ever popular Mexicana yarn and the other was a sheriff complete with badge and lasso. Wicked awesome is all I can say. There was also a chocolate bar, completely melted (thank God Hershey's has the sealed bars now and not the wrapped) which is cooling down in the fridge and a chocolate quiz that did figure out my age, etc. That freaks me out because 1) I suck at math and 2) I really suck at math!
Also yesterday, I received a book from an elf "The Art of Seed Beading" with a section on crocheting.
How cool! Thank you all!
I also received a Christmas in July Package from the ever talented Fiona. She made her own cards, complete with wire embellishments, made sheep ornaments, and, now get this, Regina will appreciate this, sent me two bottles of hot sauce, each in it's own outfit. One was a bandito, made with the ever popular Mexicana yarn and the other was a sheriff complete with badge and lasso. Wicked awesome is all I can say. There was also a chocolate bar, completely melted (thank God Hershey's has the sealed bars now and not the wrapped) which is cooling down in the fridge and a chocolate quiz that did figure out my age, etc. That freaks me out because 1) I suck at math and 2) I really suck at math!
Also yesterday, I received a book from an elf "The Art of Seed Beading" with a section on crocheting.
How cool! Thank you all!
Is it too hot for ya???
I am so happy to hear Lori is happy for hot weather. She is debating whether to put the A/C unit in---OMG I say!
The temp is supposed to be 97 here with high, high, high (did I make myself clear) humidity. Heat index over 105. It's too sticky and icky. The pool is back up to 90 and it feels like a lukewarm bath. I wanted to get some stuff at Wal-Mart or Target, but am actually debating whether to go because the car never cools down enough and is like a steam bath in these temps. Besides, I have a few things I want to work on. One is a "secret project" and the other is a mermaid doll. Yes, I am going to try a doll. The wrap from Crochet Me! is almost done, just finishing up some edging and then the buttons. It took me forever cause I didn't get to just sit down and do it-a little here, a little there. I also must work on a baby blanket for my mother to give as a gift. I hate when she bugs me about a freebie.
Stacey, you wanted to know how I found out about the "40 year old little tits". If you go over to my stat counter, you will see the company is www.statcounter.com. I did use Bravenet, but their stats weren't as good. You load their counter and then you can go back and check your stats. I was reading everyone elses stats and had to try. There is a thing you click called "keyword searches" or something like that. The tit thing is what came up. All the others were "magnolia tree" from a long ago post and barefoot sandals from the "Cordelia Post". It really is a cool site and sign up is free and you can either have the counter showing or hidden. Interesting, geeky stuff no?
Anyway, I have a day of crocheting, laundry, kids television, swimming and sweatiness planned. What I would really like to do is curl up in bed with a good book, A/C blasting, snuggled under the covers for some reading/napping. Oh, do I have fantasies or what?
Keep cool (except for Lori, sweat it up girl)
The temp is supposed to be 97 here with high, high, high (did I make myself clear) humidity. Heat index over 105. It's too sticky and icky. The pool is back up to 90 and it feels like a lukewarm bath. I wanted to get some stuff at Wal-Mart or Target, but am actually debating whether to go because the car never cools down enough and is like a steam bath in these temps. Besides, I have a few things I want to work on. One is a "secret project" and the other is a mermaid doll. Yes, I am going to try a doll. The wrap from Crochet Me! is almost done, just finishing up some edging and then the buttons. It took me forever cause I didn't get to just sit down and do it-a little here, a little there. I also must work on a baby blanket for my mother to give as a gift. I hate when she bugs me about a freebie.
Stacey, you wanted to know how I found out about the "40 year old little tits". If you go over to my stat counter, you will see the company is www.statcounter.com. I did use Bravenet, but their stats weren't as good. You load their counter and then you can go back and check your stats. I was reading everyone elses stats and had to try. There is a thing you click called "keyword searches" or something like that. The tit thing is what came up. All the others were "magnolia tree" from a long ago post and barefoot sandals from the "Cordelia Post". It really is a cool site and sign up is free and you can either have the counter showing or hidden. Interesting, geeky stuff no?
Anyway, I have a day of crocheting, laundry, kids television, swimming and sweatiness planned. What I would really like to do is curl up in bed with a good book, A/C blasting, snuggled under the covers for some reading/napping. Oh, do I have fantasies or what?
Keep cool (except for Lori, sweat it up girl)
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
40 Year old Little Tits
Apparently, this is what someone searched for on Yahoo and got my blog as a hit-I know I never talked about my boobs, but how the hell did Yahoo know they were little???????? There are freaking spies everywhere I tell ya!
WIP Wednesday and tumultuous Tuesday
Argh......I seem to be using that a lot lately.
Yesterday, I didn't post (so rare for me) because it was the day from heck! I dare not say hell, cause it wasn't that bad, but started off bad enough.
6:00 AM-Mike is shaking me awake telling me "I had a headache, it's bad and behind my eye, what should I do?". Being the good wife, I told him to take something and I would rub his head (the one on his shoulders) and try to "whisk the tension away". Ten minutes later he's anxious as hell and really freaking out. I made an ice pack for him, I made coffee (caffeine), sat with him, stared at him, you get the picture. Finally, he announces he's going back upstairs to bed and would I please "check on him".
I go on the computer, am not on five minutes when I hear him vomiting his brains out upstairs. Elena is screaming from her bedroom "Help, what is all that noise?, is somebody puking?". Now I am torn--do I go into see Mike or Elena. Okay, the puking grossed me out so I called into him and went to see Elena.
Now, we also had a dentist appointment, yes all of us. I needed a cleaning and check up, as did Elena and Mike, well he needed to pick up his x-rays to have a tooth pulled (our doctor doesn't do it).
Anyway, Mike cancelled his appointment and Elena and I went. I told the dentist to take Elena first, but no, he knows best (my ass). He cleaned my teeth in front of Elena, which freaked her out completely. She had her teeth cleaned six months ago and was fine, but obviously after seeing me, she decided it sucked. She let him check her teeth, but no cleaning. She was too busy crying and holding her mouth closed for that. Great, she used to like the dentist-schmuck!
So, then we go to the post office and the drugstore and head home. Mike is up and about, feeling a bit better. He decided to go to work and wanted us to go in with him for a few hours. Now, Mike works about 1 1/4 hours away, so I packed up a few things and off we went. Well, you know at home I have dial-up, well at work Mike has some super speed that you blink and it's up and running. Elena played Nick.com games, she loved it. I surfed the net like never before and am cursing Mike for not getting this at home. Anyway, back to the subject.
Mike works with someone who is super talented, does fab artwork. She has done a bunch of the art designs for the Arizona Tea Stress formula's, she does gorgeous jewelry designs, paints, etc. She also does fantastic origami. She brought some paper in and showed Elena how to fold. Elena fell in love with her. She told me she was "in love with Linda". Elena adored being with Mike at the office, I thought I would go insane. Obviously, I am not as easily entertained as Elena. We left the office at 5:30 and Mike actually took us shopping. First, he took us to a Michaels, which didn't have anything new, but the thought was nice. Next Ross, where I actually found a pair of Levis (clearance, of course), linen tank top for the trip and new Skechers, which, Mike bought me!! Woo-hoo. Then off to Cracker Barrel for a truly crappy meal. I never had a bad one there, but ick, it sucked. We didn't get home til 9:30, Elena needed a bath, I needed a soak, etc. 11:30 we all went to bed including Elena. No crocheting done, no blogging, no nothing. Arghhhh.......
WIP Wednesday, still doing the bathing suit cover up skirt. Slow, but steady. I did pick up another skein of Microspun to finish it-not the same lot number, but hopefully it won't show too much in plain ebony.
Also, my pain is much improved. Like an jackass, I decided not to take the Mobic (arthritis med). It's been months since I took it. I believe "less is better". I am not crazy about all the hit doctors keep trying to shovel in me. Anyway, after weeks of pain and finally just a crappy weekend where I could barely walk, I grabbed the Mobic bottle and took one. The next day, I took another, damn if I don't feel 99% better. Now I am kicking myself in the ass for not taking it and being so stubborn. I actually slept better too. Sometimes my own stubbornness bites me in the ass!
Yesterday, I didn't post (so rare for me) because it was the day from heck! I dare not say hell, cause it wasn't that bad, but started off bad enough.
6:00 AM-Mike is shaking me awake telling me "I had a headache, it's bad and behind my eye, what should I do?". Being the good wife, I told him to take something and I would rub his head (the one on his shoulders) and try to "whisk the tension away". Ten minutes later he's anxious as hell and really freaking out. I made an ice pack for him, I made coffee (caffeine), sat with him, stared at him, you get the picture. Finally, he announces he's going back upstairs to bed and would I please "check on him".
I go on the computer, am not on five minutes when I hear him vomiting his brains out upstairs. Elena is screaming from her bedroom "Help, what is all that noise?, is somebody puking?". Now I am torn--do I go into see Mike or Elena. Okay, the puking grossed me out so I called into him and went to see Elena.
Now, we also had a dentist appointment, yes all of us. I needed a cleaning and check up, as did Elena and Mike, well he needed to pick up his x-rays to have a tooth pulled (our doctor doesn't do it).
Anyway, Mike cancelled his appointment and Elena and I went. I told the dentist to take Elena first, but no, he knows best (my ass). He cleaned my teeth in front of Elena, which freaked her out completely. She had her teeth cleaned six months ago and was fine, but obviously after seeing me, she decided it sucked. She let him check her teeth, but no cleaning. She was too busy crying and holding her mouth closed for that. Great, she used to like the dentist-schmuck!
So, then we go to the post office and the drugstore and head home. Mike is up and about, feeling a bit better. He decided to go to work and wanted us to go in with him for a few hours. Now, Mike works about 1 1/4 hours away, so I packed up a few things and off we went. Well, you know at home I have dial-up, well at work Mike has some super speed that you blink and it's up and running. Elena played Nick.com games, she loved it. I surfed the net like never before and am cursing Mike for not getting this at home. Anyway, back to the subject.
Mike works with someone who is super talented, does fab artwork. She has done a bunch of the art designs for the Arizona Tea Stress formula's, she does gorgeous jewelry designs, paints, etc. She also does fantastic origami. She brought some paper in and showed Elena how to fold. Elena fell in love with her. She told me she was "in love with Linda". Elena adored being with Mike at the office, I thought I would go insane. Obviously, I am not as easily entertained as Elena. We left the office at 5:30 and Mike actually took us shopping. First, he took us to a Michaels, which didn't have anything new, but the thought was nice. Next Ross, where I actually found a pair of Levis (clearance, of course), linen tank top for the trip and new Skechers, which, Mike bought me!! Woo-hoo. Then off to Cracker Barrel for a truly crappy meal. I never had a bad one there, but ick, it sucked. We didn't get home til 9:30, Elena needed a bath, I needed a soak, etc. 11:30 we all went to bed including Elena. No crocheting done, no blogging, no nothing. Arghhhh.......
WIP Wednesday, still doing the bathing suit cover up skirt. Slow, but steady. I did pick up another skein of Microspun to finish it-not the same lot number, but hopefully it won't show too much in plain ebony.
Also, my pain is much improved. Like an jackass, I decided not to take the Mobic (arthritis med). It's been months since I took it. I believe "less is better". I am not crazy about all the hit doctors keep trying to shovel in me. Anyway, after weeks of pain and finally just a crappy weekend where I could barely walk, I grabbed the Mobic bottle and took one. The next day, I took another, damn if I don't feel 99% better. Now I am kicking myself in the ass for not taking it and being so stubborn. I actually slept better too. Sometimes my own stubbornness bites me in the ass!
Monday, August 01, 2005
Christmas in July Goodies
Today, I was gifted by two wonderful elves:
First, a Christmas Wrapped present, which threw Elena into overdrive. She asked if it was from the "Summer in July thing at Crochetville", see she does have an ear on me at all times.
Anyway, we received 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Brites in Cool Mint, a cotton wash cloth, a soap saver bag with two bath fizzies, two kinds of wire for stitchmarkers and wire crochet (copper and purple), some findings for making stitch markers and a crocheted book mark. Elena received a Make N Bake charm bracelet/necklace set, some bath fizzies and a soap saver bag, and three of the most adorable flower shaped cotton face cloths (she loved them and now I must have the pattern-hint-hint!)
We also received, from an anonymous elf, some gorgeous glass beads, two of the prettiest appliques, two squares for my ever growing square collection, a pattern booklet for Light N Lofty (believe it or not, I had a skein of wine in my hand from my stash an hour before the mail came and I was trying to figure out what to make--the beret pattern on the cover!). Elena also received a beautiful thread crochet dress for a bookmark, but from the picture, you will see it fit her Kelly doll, so now she has a "gown".
Thank you both so much for thinking of me and for including Elena!
First, a Christmas Wrapped present, which threw Elena into overdrive. She asked if it was from the "Summer in July thing at Crochetville", see she does have an ear on me at all times.
Anyway, we received 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Brites in Cool Mint, a cotton wash cloth, a soap saver bag with two bath fizzies, two kinds of wire for stitchmarkers and wire crochet (copper and purple), some findings for making stitch markers and a crocheted book mark. Elena received a Make N Bake charm bracelet/necklace set, some bath fizzies and a soap saver bag, and three of the most adorable flower shaped cotton face cloths (she loved them and now I must have the pattern-hint-hint!)
We also received, from an anonymous elf, some gorgeous glass beads, two of the prettiest appliques, two squares for my ever growing square collection, a pattern booklet for Light N Lofty (believe it or not, I had a skein of wine in my hand from my stash an hour before the mail came and I was trying to figure out what to make--the beret pattern on the cover!). Elena also received a beautiful thread crochet dress for a bookmark, but from the picture, you will see it fit her Kelly doll, so now she has a "gown".
Thank you both so much for thinking of me and for including Elena!
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