Work

Well it won't be knit and blog today. I am off to work in about 45 minutes and not looking forward to it. I am a nurse in a long term care facility for mmrdd pediatrics and they are remodeling. They just opened a new floor and moved Pod H to it and closed Pods C and D (Pods are what we call the floors right now--names are to change when remodeling is done)The new floor is called Sienna Woods. Oh the adjustment to change. I am not good at it. They are moving the C and D kids to 3 other pods. My Pod will go from 25 kids to 30 kids and just one nurse. Ah well I am sure I will get through the night. Just a matter of adjustment right? Attitude and otherwise.) I am working on the gussett of the second sock. Also did about 5 rows on crocheted baby sweater--if I would just sit down and work on the blamed thing I could finish it, but I can't get away from those addictive socks. I'll bet you can guess what everyone is getting for Christmas!!! We are doing a car show tomorrow if the weather is good--my husbands addiction--and of course a lawn chair and some kind of needlework will go with me!!! Well I hope that everyone has a nice weekend.

Blog and Knit

I think I really need to get a life. Blog and knit--knit and blog--that seems to be all I am doing this days. I am about half done with my second sock. so far I haven't suffered from SSS ( Second Sock Syndrome) But once I finish the first sock, it seems I have to get the second one done so I can start the next pair. Is that a form of "SSS"? The weather is really hot and muggy--has been for the past 2 days. Over 90 at our place both days. Best thing to do is to sit in front of the fan and knit, knit, knit. I didn't iron yesterday because it was so hot--but did get it done today. And I really need to get going on that baby sweater and hat--I did get it started and have a pretty good jump on it, but can't seem to stay too long away from the socks. Help--I'm knitting and I can't stop!!! By the way--I have so far refrained from buying more sock yarn. My husband is out in the garage working on his addiction--his cars of course. He is inventorying new parts he just bought. Someday I will post pictures of his bigger than our house garage. Well that is about it for todayl You all have a great one.

Happy Birthday

Today is my Mom's Birthday. Happy Birthday to the greatest Mom in the whole world. We got to take her out to dinner last night and had a great time. She's the best.

Sock Finished

Well I finished the sock yesterday evening. Hope to start the second sock today.

more socks

This is a picture of the socks that I have on the needles. This is the first sock but it is almost done. I used the 56 st 56 row pattern which is on my side bar for your pleasure. I however did 36 rows of k1 p1 ribbing for the cuff and used the pattern for the heel, turning the heel, gussett and toe--40 rows of st st for the foot--fits a small foot. #2 double pointed needles and sock wt. (fingering) yarn. I cast on to #4 needles. I decided I wanted a shorter cuff for a change. I think I am going to try a patterned stitch on my next pair--maybe a cable or something. I am finally starting to feel pretty confident knitting socks. It will be a year in Nov. since I started. This is my 12th pair.

Sock Yarn Stash

This is my sock yarn stash, enough to make 45 pairs of socks. The sad thing is getting out this yarn and taking pictures of it makes me want to buy more--but I will refrain!!! That does not count my stash of wool blend worsted wt. to make around the house socks, afghan yarn, sweater yarn, baby yarn, felting yarn, etc. I have tons and tons of yarn. Probably more tha I will ever make up in a lifetime--consequently my girls tend to reap the benefit of that. Now I have been addicted to buying yarn for years and years and years. It was the one thing I bought even when I didn't have the money to buy it. I guess we all need a compulsion. But whenever I want to make something I do not have to go shopping, which is a good thing, because there are no yarn or craft shops close to where I live. Heck, there is not even a grocery store close to where I live. If I forget something at the grocery store I just pray the little store over town has it, and I pay the price.

Welcome To My World

Another day in my world. Nothing exciting. A little grocery shopping, a little ironing, a little laundry. You know--the usual. I did about 5 rows on the crocheted baby sweater I am making and 10 rows on my socks. Actually 30 rows and my first sock of this new pair will be done. I need to take a pic and post it. I will post pics of the baby stuff after the shower--don't want my daughter to see it prior.

Well Here is a funny story, I think. Last week a good friend of ours invited us to their house for 15 bean soup. She made it with polish sausage. It was absolutely delicious--I loved it--unfortunately I found out about 5 hours later that it didn't love me. And it didn't love me for about the next 8 hours. I think my husband wanted to move that night. I told my friend I would love to come to her house for lunch again, but please no bean soup. She laughed--apparently she had never made it before because she said it did the same thing to her. Oh well I probably shared way more info than any of you wanted. So you all have a great day.

Feeling Old

This is what I feel like tonight. I went back to prn(as needed)from full time last Dec. I had gone back to work full time to pay off some major debt--did it in a year. Sooooooooooo proud of myself. Anyhooooooo after working 3 of the last 4 days I feel like I am working full time again. My old body just is not used to that. At least I don't have to work again until Sat. And I will be on vacation from Sept. 15 to Oct. 8. Hope to get some serious knitting done then. Have to grocery shop tomorrow but maybe will be able to knit and read some. Until next time--God what a boring blog I have.

labor day

This is how my knitting has been this weekend. Kinda haven't done much of it. Am working today--after working Friday and Saturday. After all somebody has to do it and it is time and a half today. Besides that, as a PRN nurse I have to pick up one holiday a year and haven't done it yet and didn't want to get stuck with Thanksgiving or Christmas. Wanted to work on a baby sweater I am making my daughter last night, but crashed on the counch at 9:30. Never woke up till 8:30 this morning. Ah well must have needed it. The weather has been great all weekend. Mid 70's to low 80's with no humidity and lots of sunshine. Can't get any better than that. My husband got the pool closed Saturday. Luckily the neighbors were home Saturday to help him put the cover on. Well hope everyone has a great day.

My Three Daughters

These are my three girls in my youngest daughter's wedding almost 4 years ago. How time does fly. She is expecting her baby at the end of Oct. The youngest daughter that is. She had 3 other children prior to this marriage. We are all very excited for her. Aren't my girls beautiful? Will be working again today. Had a decent night last night at work--hope it continues. I will be working again Monday. If it stays decent I will get through it. Haven't worked 3 out of 4 days in forever. Gotta run and fix lunch. You all have a great day unless you've made other plans.