Who really cares. It contained entirely too much snow. Sweetums was not happy. I was ready to shoot him and put him out of my misery. I haven’t seen my children since Christmas. Every time I make plans, there’s snow. I do not like snow. It is very difficult for me to get around. My son lives in a row house on a narrow side street. There isn’t any room for piling snow. I really need to see him. He has a mortgage now and panics just like his Father. He wants my help with his taxes. I just hope he finds a calm wife before I turn senile. He’s going to need someone. For now, barring any snow, I’m going on Wednesday. The only time that I can remember snow in April was my fifth birthday party. And I am older than dirt, don’t you know.
Posts Tagged ‘daughter’
March. Where Did It Go?
March 31, 2014Christmas Yarn
February 9, 2013Normally, the thought of getting yarn for Christmas from a non-knitter is downright scary, but my daughter asked what I wanted. Many years ago I bought an ounce of qiviuk yarn at a fair. I made a close-fitting wimple to wear on cold winter days. I could not believe how warm and soft on my skin it was. It helped me make it through many cold windy days while waiting for the bus or train. I do not miss those days. So I showed her the website and different options that would make me happy. She cringed a little. We don’t go crazy with Christmas presents, but we do try to get something special and are not ashamed to ask for suggestions. I told her to get her brother to go in with her. He’s usually clueless as to what to get anyway. I think I saw her breathe easier. Needless to say, on Christmas morning, I was a happy camper.
I made this beautiful shawl with three ounces of Qiviuk and Mulberry Silk from Windy Valley Muskox. The pattern is called Bigfoot Shawl from Wrapped In Comfort, Knitted Lace Shawls. The main pattern is only a four row repeat and was quick to knit on a size eight circular needle. I bound off on a wrong side row and had about one yard left.
On Making Mittens
March 29, 2012Why do I have to make this so difficult? It’s only a pair of mittens. But they’re for my daughter. And, she’s—well–great! No one could ask for a better daughter. What did I do to deserve her? So, they have to be special. Getting them ‘just right’ hasn’t been easy, but I think I finally did. The purple is so rich and the two glitzy yarns all needed to stand out.
I Was Away
August 17, 2009It was only there for three days and I had my laptop. So. Why didn’t I blog? Hmm. Well. I don’t know. Well. No. That’s not it. I could have blogged. Really. I turned my laptop on. I went to my blog and stared at it blankly a few times. And then, I turned it off. I just didn’t feel like it.
Monday, I went to Reisetrstown to see how the house looked and see my son. Sometimes, children ( even adult children) need to hear, “that’s all right. I still love you”. We had some cooking lessons, what to throw out lessons and what to chop down lessons, like the iron bench is completed covered by forsthysia bushes.
The house really looks good. I want to thank my daughter for finding good people to do the job. The pompom tree on the side yard is very overgrown, but it completely hides the idiot’s porch next door. I’m afraid I’m going to have to call the county on him again. The hydrangea on that side don’t look very good. They aren’t getting much sun. I think I’ll have them moved to the front this fall. It’s looking a little bare since I had the big holly tree removed.
I was standing on the front porch when I saw a small pile of tiny black pellets by one of the shutters. I slowly pulled it back and there was the bat. I slowly closed it and got my camera. See? He’s smiling just for me. I think we’ve always had bats in our attic. For a few weeks in the fall and spring, they’d be coming in as I was leaving for work. I liked to watch them trying to get into the tiny slot. I missed the train more than once. Bats are so cool! Whenever we go to the DC zoo, I always go to the bat house.
Is that enough for today? I hope so.
The Tea Towels are Finished
April 14, 2009I am very happy with the way they turned out. And they didn’t cost much more than a card. Well, they did take time to make, but it was time well spent.
My daughter called this evening. She asked me tot take her to Hopkins on Thursday. She’s having out-patient surgery so I’ll be leaving here sometime Wednesday. I hope to work on the handbag tomorrow so I can give it to her.
I’m 63 Today
April 8, 2008 She also has great hair.
Nice Day for a Drive
March 30, 2008My son and I went out later and got burgers and talked for a while. His new kitty is very sweet. She will get in your lap and purr. She loves to scratched and she loves her kitten chow. She likes to drink out of the bathtub and squeeze into small places. Win seems so happy with her.
While we were out, we wandered through a book store. I didn’t but anything, but I got some ideas.
Word-filled Wednesday
March 27, 2008I picked out the fabrics for my quilt and I didn’t buy anything new.
Now I have to find scraps of light and dark fabric to go with it.
We Had Fun
March 15, 2008Jenn, Kevin and I had a wonderful time last night. When I get back, I’ll have about 60 pictures. There is one of Kevin this is out of this world. It’s scary.
My son and I went to animal shelters this morning. I didn’t have any luck, but he did. He fell in love with this little black and white female. Her fur is medium long and very silky. She is about six months old and very friendly. She’s not sure about being held, but she loves to be petted and rub all over everything. She’s a sweetie. Doug would love her, but she doesn’t have an aggressive enough personality to get along with Zip. Maude can get along with him because she acts like she weighs thirty pounds.