Weekly Update

Well, I'm only a week or so behind with my weekly update, but who's counting? We've had a lot of upheaval lately but the dust seems to be settling. Just to add an extra challenge to our lives, we're going to host a small party at our apartment after work. My husband invited 35 people. I would guess that our apartment could comfortably fit 10. Maybe 12. I guess we'll be cosy!

Some things I'm knitting this week:
I finished my socks, which I love. When M saw them, she asked me for a pair for herself. I've been working on those when I have a few moments, but they're few and far in between. I'm sticking with my challenge of knitting every day...however, sometimes I'm picking up the needles at 1 am. That still counts though, right?

On the horizon, the cowl that I started a while ago. I love the pattern (created by yours truly) but need to size up the needles. I'm going to rip it back and start over, writing down the instructions this time.

I also just bought a lovely skein of Malabrigo Sock in Violeta Africana, a beautiful variegated purple. I'm going to make a little knit dress for my new niece (the very first one, after four nephews!) who will be born sometime in March. Hopefully I will finish this project before my niece turns 8.

Some things I'm loving this week:
This blog makes me laugh all the time. You know when you need a good laugh? Go check this out. I think I can relate to 99% of what she writes about. The only reason it's not 100% is because her kids are slightly older than mine. That's it.
http://crappypictures.com/

Posts I can especially relate to:
http://crappypictures.com/2011/05/what-it-is-like-to-change-diapers-illustrated-with-crappy-pictures.html

and this:
http://crappypictures.com/2011/07/my-cat-before-after-kidsillustrated-with-crappy-pictures.html

Making soap...I'll post more info soon.

Some things I'm working on this week:
Hanging on for dear life. While party planning.

Off to go wake up the kids from their nap. Just kidding! M has been crashing around in their room the entire 'nap' time and is now alternately yelling "MAMA!" and playing a trumpet.