Just another boring blog entry (he he)

I don't have anything to say that would generate lots of debate and comments. I don't really think about politics most of the time. What do I think about? Knitting, knitting, with a little crochet thrown in. I am not sure if this makes me really cool or a geek, and I don't think that I care because I really found something that gets my creative juices flowing.

I have been working on knitting 2 socks at one time on 2 circular needles. It is working out well, except that since I only had one ball of yarn, I had to work from the inside and the outside ends. This means that the yarn keeps getting twisted on itself. Once I finish, I am going to start knitting a pair of black cotton blend socks. I got the yarn in Texas, and I think I am going to try a little cable or lace pattern. To date all of the socks I've made have been simple ribs.

I am still working on the cabled cardigan. I have half a sleeve and the collar to finish. It has been difficult to work on because it is a heavy winter cardigan, and it is Spring. ah well...

I am also taking a class on designing and making a sweater from the top down. This is really exciting because I'm learning all about using stitch patterns in design and shaping.

I signed up for a crochet bag for June. It is really cute, and there is a picture of it on this website:

http://www.interweavecrochet.com/

I really like to have 3-4 projects going on at a time, so that if I get stuck on something, then I can work on something else until I can figure out my problem or get help as the case may be. On the other hand, if I start more projects, then I start getting this feeling like I must finish something. Knitting just seems to make me more zen.

Phony Sheep :-)

Isn't this cool? I found this picture through a knitting forum.

Weight Milestone

I weighed myself this morning and I am now back below my prepregnancy weight with C. My belt is on its last notch so I may have to buy new pants if I loose anymore weight, which I will!!

I have been in research mode, and I read something last week about how anti-depressants can effect your weight. They either slow down your metabolism or they make you feel hungrier. I must say that I am learning to feel a little bit hungry. In fact, I don't remember feeling hunger like I do now with the exception of breastfeeding C. I felt like I was tired and starving all the time when C was breastfeeding. It felt like he drained me dry. In other ways, he can still do that now, although he is just the cutest, most cuddliest little boy who is the first to ask me if I feel okay. I have been so impressed with how compassionate both G and C can be. I guess there is something to be learned from a mom who doesn't feel well from time to time.

My next milestone is my prepregnancy weight with G; that's another 7 pounds.

Wooly Bullies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZcUjYpjKZs

This mockumentary is in the same taste as the movie about the dog shows. I think that this runs right up the H sense of humor, so let me know if I am way off.

Can't Wait For SPRING!!!

I just needed a bouquet of tulips so after MOPS had this floral design class, I went out and bought 2 bunches of tulips and this round bowl. I think it turned out rather well, and I am enjoying my lovely tulips.