Purse Progress

I’ve missed knitting. Since making PooWee’s winter sweater, I haven’t made anything. It’s hard to knit with a little one bouncing around. He doesn’t understand, “let Mommy finish this row”, he’d rather pull the needles from my hands. I think it all has to do with my attention being elsewhere. He use to sit on my lap, so nicely and watch the needles. Those days are looooooong gone.

Decided to show off the progress on my purse. It’s coming along quite fast. Just have to knit up the strap and then the knitting part is done. Well, except for piecing it all together. I’m thinking crazy and planning on running an I-cord around to put it together. OH I don’t like knittng I-cords! But, I think it will work well with the cables.

Then it’s to the sewing machine for the liner. Got the plans for the liner stuck in my head. The fun part will be putting it into reality. I have to go shopping for some funky material yet.

Here’s the front of the purse, a flap that will cover the front section, with the back attached. I also made a little pocket just for my cell phone. I am so sick of losing it in my purse.  

 

A closer look at the cable design on the front flap.

I started the strap, though I think I’m going to take this apart and make a different cable. I’m thinking of opening the cable up some, making a more chain link looking cable. The strap will run from the bottom, and then up the sides.

This is a view of the front, an open pocket for the back and the strap that I have started.  The pocket I’m sure will come in handy for all of the little items from rocks to toys that the boys think I need to hold on to for them. 

I ran out of pins to finish basting these pieces because I can’t find my other ones. BECAUSE my knitting stuff is such a mess from changing around shelves with Elijah and now all of my stuff is a complete mess. As you can tell by the photos.

 

The pic on the top shows the two shelves I took out of Eli’s room. Got me some Rasta colors in my room now! :) All my baskets are just thrown on them right now. Each plastic bag contains an unfinished item. The top of my dresser is also covered with stuff. (Even got some clothes peeking out. HA!

The bottom picture shows my shelf with all my patterns, which now need re-organizing. Good ol’ Bob Marley covers up one of my many yarn stash holders.

OH YEAH, I’ve got work ahead of me. Elijah’s room looks nice though!

Well, instead of blogging about my knitting, I do believe I should figure out my strap.

Happy knitting!

Ahhhh Summer

We are having the time of our lives…just enjoying summer. I love summer, I love being outside and I find my boys are the same.

Andrew just returned from a biking (pedal) trip with his dad and stepmom. (He whined and whined about going. I told him he could stay home with the boys and I would go.) They went to Michigan and biked about 35 miles a day and then camped for the night. Overall he pedalled 250 miles. He still says it was boring, but he’s enjoying his tan legs. I passed down my wonderful genes of being either white or red. I DO NOT tan. Now he knows the secret to being tan…bike all day for a week.

Elijah had his sports camp and loved it. He earned a medal at the track meet. His favorite part was sneeking out of his dorm room at night to knock on his friends’ doors and was all excited that he didn’t get caught. Next year he plans on doing it BOTH nights. Oh, why does he tell me this stuff.

He learnt how to flip someone as he was taught some Judo. So far nobody has volunteered to let him show us. ANYONE…SOMEONE…PLEASE - I’d really like to see him do it! (Obviously, I haven’t volunteered either.)

We only have this week left to goof around and then he’s off to his two week camp in Janesville. I take him down on Sunday. The theme is Fairy Tale, Fantasy and Medieval Times. Should be fun. They may even make it to the Renaissance Fair.

PooWee LOVES being outside. He throws a fit whenever we need to go in the house or in the car. He’s learning his boundaries. I should say HE KNOWS his boundaries and LOVES to test me. He walks right up to the neighbor’s yard and watches me, if I turn he’s takes a mad dash for their cool pond with a waterfall.

He is so into balls. I think he has 100 of them. Andrew is turning him into a lacrosse player. PooWee walks around constantly with a lacrosse stick in his hand.

Swimming is pretty cool to him too. We’ve spend many days at the pool. He’s made new friends. His favorite is to stand out of the pool and throw his balls in the water. Then other kids will retrieve them for him and he gets to throw them in again.

Me…I haven’t used the dryer once since the weather has been nice. I love hanging clothes out. Especially bedding, ahhh that fresh air smell as I fall off to dreamland.

I enjoy cutting the grass as well. Infact, the girl downstairs wants me to give her a chance to mow. HA HA HA I’m home more than she is and I get at it first. Although I ran our of gas yesterday and the front yard is only half done.

I’ve been knitting a new purse for myself. My current purse is getting quite rugged looking. I’ll have to take a few pics and post it. I think it’s going to nice. I don’t get too many chances to work on it, but it is coming along. I usually get the most work time during tubby time. PooWee plays and I knit. HHHMMMM-wonder how many baths I can get him to take in one day?

Well, Elijah is harassing me to get ready for swimming. He’s got some friends meeting him at the pool at 1:00. I better go, I’ve got so much to get ready yet.

 

 

So Much to Talk About!

PooWee’s Birthday Party

We had a great time! PooWee showed off his walking skills for everybody, they were all amazed. He was so excited to have so many people over.

I was going to get a Cookie Monster cake, but Elijah wanted to make one. He picked a strawberry cake with his favorite cream cheese frosting. Then he decorated it beautifully.

Elijah taught him how to unwrap his presents, he caught on quickly. He seems to really enjoy everything he got. Plus, we get to put some money into his savings account.

I ended up very much enjoying my evening. Elijah had a friend over, they were playing in his room, PooWee was playing with all his new toys and Andrew was at work. I actually had atleast an hour of uninterrupted knitting/alone time. It was AWESOME. I wondered for a moment if I was in my own home.

Tomorrow is PooWee’s “real” 1st birthday. We will celebrate just the four of us and a couple of gifts. WOW my PooWee is a year old. I swear he was just born yesterday! What an amazing year. He brought more than he will ever know to this family.

WE LOVE YOU POOWEE!

   

Elijah’s Hip

Back to the doctor yesterday for Elijah’s hip “issues”. Well, Dr. B felt 2 small bumps. She had me feel one, it was about the size of a pea. They were painful. Poor guy.

I forgot the term Dr. B thought they were, but she did say they were common in older people and not typical for kids to get. Plus, she added that they don’t hurt for such a long time, usually only a couple of days. So, she’s sending us to an Ortho. (bone) doctor next Tues.

Elijah’s response was “Why do I always get what old people get?” In the last year he has encounter 3 medical conditions that he was told older people commonly get. His question is so real to me too…WHY? Why, does all this happen to him. Why is it so hard for us to find help in our area for his visual condition? Every doctor we encounter says, they can’t help him because they only deal with older people? Why does my 9 year old son have to go through all this. Yet, I talked to him about how fortunate he is compared to some health problems other children have, such as cancer.

And for me, I do live currently in the fear that these pumps are NOT what Dr. B thinks they are. I fear they are the BIG C word. This happened with his eyes. What if…OMG I can’t even begin to imagine what parents go through.

Dear God, please take care of my E-man. Please say these pumps aren’t anything too serious.

Adoptee’s Right to Their History

Last night I made a connection with adoptees and their right to know their past. I STRONGLY believe they should have every right to their past and history. They should know what types of medical history they may be carrying with them. THEY HAVE EVERY RIGHT!!!!

How do I relate to this? Well, we know close to nothing about Elijah’s father’s family history.

When Elijah was going through all these tests for his vision, we were constantly asked about family history. I tried getting history from his father, JW. I called JW’s probation officer, who said she would relay the info to JW. I called his work asking them to have him get in-touch with me or Eli’s doctor. I left 3 messages with JW’s mother, begging her for info. I get ZIPPO response from all my attempts.

I can’t comprehend NOT wanting to help my own son with his medical condition! JW may have chosen to stay out of Eli’s life, but for crumb sakes, help him with his health issues.

I do recall JW’s mother having “issues” with her eyes, though I believe she has glaucoma. I also recall her having several medical problems. Including mental issues, such as multiple personalities and anxiety disorders. Elijah, MAY be carrying some of this with him. 

Where is Eli’s right to his medical history. Why can’t JW be forced to inform Elijah of what he may be having to deal with? Why must he continually be faced with a questionable future? Elijah’s children have a right to know!

We WANT This…

Elijah and I have made our final decision. I don’t necessarily like the term ”want”, but I decided, yes I WANT this for my son. The Strix portable CCTV . We feel having a portable one will be SO MUCH MORE convenient for him.

Only question is how to pay for it! I have yet to hear back from the Lions Foundation on some money towards it. I should probably check with them soon. Elijah suggested a rummage sale. I’ll see what kind of tax return I get too.

But, for now, this is on our wish list. I will find a way to get it for him.

Knitting

I’ve gotten alot of knitting done lately. I just have to show it all off!

 

I completed a scarf, hat and mitten set for PooWee’s coat. Coco-I have a present for the bean! His Santa hat is 99% complete, just have to sew the seam and make the pom-pom for the top. And then Eli’s new Santa hat is on the hooks! Should get that done today. I’m hoping to get at the washcloths for my sitter too.

Next, I really NEED a new purse. My current one is showing it’s age. Thinking of making a much bigger one, maybe some cables, who knows, I design something!

Helping Others

Coco is doing such amazing work helping others this season. She has pledged to 25 Days to Make a Difference. I am NOT even close to what she has accomplished, but I’ll letcha all know what we have done.

1-Elijah’s school was doing a food drive. We donated a bag full of can goods. In-fact, Elijah’s class won for the most donations! They were rewarded with homemade chocolate chip cookies. MMMMMM!

2-We have some presents ready to send out to Jacey. Jacey-tell me where to send them!! I’ll be getting in-touch with you via email hopefully today! I decided as much as I would LOVE to swap for some yarn, I will just give what we have for her.

3-Coco made this comment on a recent post of mine. I decided I would take NO money for a Santa hat for Bean. Bean is helping SO MANY others that he DESERVES a treat too. Plus, Coco has been soooo kind to me how could I charge for a Santa hat. (Does this one count?)

4-Elijah and I REALLY want to volunteer on Christmas Day for a dinner that a local church has for those that have no place to go. I STILL haven’t gotten official word from PooWee’s father if he will take him. I’m coming pretty close to asking G-ma to watch him if his father won’t. BUT, G-ma shouldn’t have to babysit on Christmas! BUT, Elijah and I REALLY WANT to do this!! Andrew will be by his father’s for the day or he would be doing it with us too.

5-Elijah thought we could give some pet food to our local animal shelter. He’s a big time animal freak!! He’s thinking about being a Vet. Tomorrow when we go grocery shopping we will pick up some items.

6-I’ve been pondering an idea…I so much want to help out more at Eli’s school, however, I can’t because I have PooWee. I can’t afford to pay for daycare for him, while I do this. And I don’t think I should ask my mom to help me out EVEN MORE! My thought is that their may be others in the same predicament as me. What do you think of a babysitting club, so a parent can volunteer at school? I don’t know, it’s a thought.

The End

Wow-long post today. If you read this far-Thanx for sticking with me!

Can Anyone Help…

As I run through my blogroll this morning I began reading Jacey’s blog. She an AWESOME spinner. Her yarns are unique and just so beautiful. I haven’t had the privilege of using them though, do to my financial situation. Someday, when I come across extra money FOR ME and not the kiddos I intend to buy some from her. Eli sure would love one of her monster hats! PooWee would look pretty cool in one too!

Well, she’s looking for some help with Christmas presents for her family. She’ll trade! I so wish I had a way to help her out.

Me-I skipped paying my heat bill to buy presents. SHHH!! I’ll catch up! The boys aren’t getting much, but they will be way cool with what they are getting.

I was thinking maybe I could make the mittens for her, but my knitting list is so big itself. I have to make a new Santa hat for Eli, he likes PooWee’s better than his. I want to knit up some wash cloths for the boys’ sitter, Brenda-’cuz she is just totally AWESOME! I’m headed Christmas shopping with a friend today. She’s dragging me out for her shopping, I have nothing to get, but maybe I’ll come across something I can dig into my budget for.

Check out her blog, Insuborknit, and see if you can make their Christmas even brighter.

Winter Sweater, Santa Hat, and 3 Nice Things

The sweater is DONE! What a feeling!! Two sweaters in one, I thought I was never going to finish it. I LOVE it! It’s so soft and sure will be warm for PooWee. He’ll be toasty in the 10 below zero weather.

     

PooWee wasn’t all too cooperative for pictures. I’m lucky I got the one I did. He was too busy playing with Elijah and I was interrupting his time.

Now, I suppose I should do Coco asked.

Three nice things about me…..

1-I’m a pretty good single momma. I seem to be able to manage everything fairly well. My older boys are respectful to others and are turning out to be very talented young men. I can only hope for the same for PooWee.

2-I love our mother earth. I pick up litter. And yes, I hug trees.

3-I love to give. Especially if it’s something I have made. I have been known to talk money given to me for my birthday or Christmas, and find something for someone else. I love to surprise people with a treat.

There, now I did and now as Coco said it’s your turn!

Life Without my Computer

My wonderful computer decided to go down on Mon. and didn’t come back up until late this afternoon. It seems to go straight into sleep mode and refuses to “wake up”. No matter how many times we turned it on and off. FINALLY this afternoon she came back on.

However, as they say….”Everything happens for a reason”. Because of the sleeping computer I got ALOT of much needed knitting done. PooWee is now flaunting a Santa hat. And his sweater is on it final touches. He’s been wearing the liner for a few weeks now. I’m at sewing the liner and outer piece together. He’s gonna be one toasty lil guy this winter. I’ll try to post some pictures tomorrow.

The weather is getting colder by the minute! YUCK–I CAN NOT STAND WINTER! Yes, if you will be reading my blog this winter, I will be whining! WHINING ALL WINTER!!! I don’t whine during summer, not even about the humidity, but I whine in winter. It snowed on Tues. just a teeny tiny bit, but I wanted to cry! It’s snowing now, and I pray its not much. Oh, why do I have to live where it snows? I don’t want to shovel in the freezing cold. My driveway can take well over an hour. I just wanna cry. I don’t want winter to come!

GUESS WHAT!!! The Poo-miester is walking! We made today is official walking day. He’s took about 3-4 steps this morning and then again later in the afternoon. And of course he had to show his stuff off to his big brothers this evening. Andrew and Elijah were both so excited! Elijah started jumping on the couch with excitement. Andrew showed his excitement by clapping with PooWee and giving him a great big hug. I know PooWee started walking because I got him a walking toy for his birthday! Lil guy had to show me he could do it all by himself.

Went to the good ol dollar store with my mom the other day and got stuff for PooWee’s party. We went with a Sesame Street theme. I gave him a few choices and he liked these the best. I have to write out the invitations and get them out yet though. Man, it’s less than 2 weeks away. Oh, where does the time go!

Speaking of time I probably should get my butt to bed! Tomorrow, I will try to get pictures of PooWee walking with his new sweater and Santa hat on. Maybe I’ll even get a lil video of him. Think I’ll be that lucky? Plus after reading Coco’s post, I feel obligated to post three nice things about myself. (Thanx, Coco!) I’m definitely going to have to sleep on that one!

Dragon Hat DONE!

Thought I’d post agian today-Hey keeps me away from the cleaning.

I finished the dragon hat for my friend on Sat. evening. Sure, hope her lil guy enjoys it as much as Eli did when he was younger.

I tried to get PooWee to model it, but this child will not keep it on his head! 

  

Reminiscing

I don’t think the School Forest has changed abit since I was last there in 6th grade.  As soon as we walked into the main lodge I could smell the deer they dissected way back then. I remember the day, I sat way in back with my head buried in my arms. My teacher tapped on my shoulder numerous of times telling me to pay attention. I didn’t want to. I didn’t want to know what a deer’s heart, liver, kidney, or intestines looked like. I only wanted to see them running through the fields, playing, or eating the green grass. And oh that smell, that smell came back to me as I entered the lodge.

Then off to the basement, here is the museum. A museum filled with animals stuffed with foam or in jars. Nothing has moved, I don’t think any new ones have been added either. And there sat the eight legged deer. The School Forest’s pride and joy. I looked at it once again. It is believed the fawn died at birth. There’s legs coming out all over. And then I decided - yeah, it’s just kinda creepy looking at an eight legged deer in a jar.

The cabins still had that musty smell. looked the same, though now they have an intercom system.

The toboggan run was still in working condition. The run goes over the lake at the bottom of the hill.  I remember the one ride that took my 2 friends and I to the wet, melting ice. We were soaked, drenched with freezing water. The counselors ran us up to the cabins and tore off our clothes to get us warm. Then the run was shut down for the rest of our stay.

And there was the repelling wall, one of those experiences where you are scared to death and then when you are done, you wanna go back for more. The thing is still standing, and in 3 years Poops will be able to hike up the stairs and jump  the edge, as Andorable did 5 yrs ago and I too many years ago.

It was a nice Family Field Trip night. Poops excitement grew for his time at the School Forest. And I got to reminisce my childhood abit. PooWee enjoyed the experience as well. There were lots of little girls that thought he was the cutest thing in the world. So of course PooWee flirted like crazy and fell fast asleep on the bus ride home.

Good news! Poops finally got to take the addition test in large print format. He did all 100 problems in 6 minutes and 47 seconds! AND had them all right!! He is still abit upset that it was his fourth time though. I explained that his teacher will take in consideration that he couldn’t see the other test very well and I’m sure they won’t really count them. I guess he is the first one in the class to finish all 100 correct and under the 10 min limit. That’s my boy!

Andorable went to homecoming this past weekend with his new girlfriend. I have yet to meet her, but say a picture. She’s beautiful. I’m begging him for a copy, so I can post it here to show him off. He’s not too cooperative though. He treats his girlfriend, so well. I like to encourage him to tell them how nice they look, open the doors for them and all that stuff that make us women melt. He’s very respectful and I’m so proud of him as well.

Kinda crazy to think that at his age I was pregnant with him. I was a wild child and didn’t care much about anything but myself. I snuck out of the house, skipped school, even ran away to California. (I live in Wisconsin.) Andorable, he’s the opposite. Hates missing school, only because then he has more homework, has awesome grades, and is on the right track. He plans on going to college, though is still not sure what he wants to do. He’s got time yet, I tell him, but it frustrates him.

I’ve always say that getting pregnant with Andorable saved my life. I changed my life around, I now had a life to take care of. I did end up dropping out of school and getting a factory job, but, I supported my son and I 100%. He has learnt from my mistakes. He ROCKS!

I sewed the zipper onto my baby sweater. Just as I was about to remove my basting stitches and pins I did a test “run”. Only to find out I HAD THE WRONG TYPE OF ZIPPER! The zipper I put on has a stopper at the end, I need one that will open. I then experienced one of my moments where I wanted to scream, shout, curse and throw a BIG fit. However, I choose to simple toss the sweater on my pile of UFOs (unfinished objects) and simple laugh.

                                                    

So, the sweater will wait awhile longer. Until I decide to carefully, take out my sewing stitches, and  pray I don’t accidently cut any knitted stiches. Oh, how much I love to knit!

Their done!

PooWee’s Jester Booties are done! Cute-aren’t they? They are still big on him, but he loves them. Next are the Surf boots.

      

Hey look at that - I just noticed Poops put the couch cushions on backwards after practicing his head stands last night! Ha!

The baby sweater for my friend will get it’s zipper put on today. I work with her this weekend so I really want to get it to her.

Powee’s Donkey sweater is ready for the liner sleeves, hopefully I will get a start on those today as well.

And I started a Dragon hat for a Pharmisist friend at work. She gave me some organic baby food, that her son refused to eat anymore. He’s a big guy now and eats what Mommy and Daddy eat! She refused to take money for it, so I promised a new knitted hat. Poops had this hat when he was younger and wore it for years. It was his all time favorite! Gonna try to complete that by this weekend too.

http://www.amazon.com/Little-Badger-Knitwear-Projects-Toddlers/dp/1561584142

Sure looks like I have alot of knitting to do. Who wants to do dishes when ya could knit! Figure, I’m stuck home today anyways, so why not just sit around and knit! Andorable took the car to school. His cross cuntry practice is out at 9 mile park, this way I don’t have to run him all the way out there and then go back to get him when practice is done. 9 mile is out a ways. Good ol’ G-ma took Poops to school and will pick him up for me.

PooWee had a ruff night last night. He didn’t wanna nurse he just wanted to rock. So I spend alot of time “sleeping” in the rocking chair. I am fortunate he only had maybe 4-5 nights like this. Though, they somewhat suck, I treasure them too. What better feeling than having your child all snuggled up on your chest, signing to him, rocking him, and comforting him in time of need. I love having his head on my shoulder with his arm on the other. We hug each other and he falls fast to sleep. When I did get him in his crib I just had to snap this pic. He is just too darn cute for words.

  AAAWWW-I just love him sooo much. - As all my boys!

Tomorrow evening I have 2 meetings to goto, both for Poop’s school, both at the same time, but different locations.

The one I am NOT going to goto is at his school, concerning their reading program. The kids read for a certain time each night and after so many they get prizes, leading up to a T-shirt at the end. Poops earnd the T-shirt last year, even though he was there for only 1/2 the year. I guess some kids that were there didn’t even get 1/2 that far. It’s only 15 min. a night, why don’t parents encourage this? Poops goal is to be the first one to complete the program. He’s upset I’m not going to this meeting, but I’ll get info from school on it.

The meeting I am going to is a district wide meeting for parents who have children in the Gifted and Talented program. Poops earned his way into the program last year. I’m curious to know how they are going to “challenge” him. Seeing last year I was upset, he wasn’t being challenged enough. Most of the stuff they were covering in math and other areas we had already covered in homeschool. I kinda feel like the end of his school year was a waste.

This year has somewhat upset me already. Do to his visual impairment, he does need some specialized equipment, papers, maybe even treatment. For example, they are taking an additions test with 100 problems, they have 10 min. to do it. Well, all 100 problems are on 1 page and small font for him. Mind you he needs things to be magnified 7 times the actual size. Well, the first time he was upset he only got 84 of them done. All were right too! He said they were hard for him to see. He needs to strain his eyes and sfocus more than the norm. His Special Needs papers specifically say he additional time on timed tests. HHMMMM why didn’t he. His Visual Impaired (VI) teacher came to visit and Poops discussed this test with her. She did see the need for change and talked with Poop’s teacher about 1 giving him an additional 7 min. or enlarging the font for him. Cool! Well, the 2nd time he took the test -no change! I took it upon myself to copy the test in larger font and send it to school. 3rd time test was taken and STILL NO CHANGE!!! I EVEN MADE A TEST FOR THEM!!! GGRRRR!! 

Then they do reading groups. They get to sit anywhere in the class room and read together. Well, Poop’s group as yet to sit by his CCTV. Poop’s doesn’t say anything because he doesn’t want to upset his teacher. But HE NEEDS TO BE BY HIS CCTV. It’s VERY dificult for him to read the font in books. He reads very slowly and strains his eye. Ya would think the teacher would know this after much discussion already on his visual needs.

Then there’s how I was told the school needed to provide EVERYTHING he needed outside the norm for his educational needs. This including special paper and erasable pens instead of pencils. Well, if I hadn’t gone about it myself to purchase these items for school, I’m not sure he’d have them yet.

His mobility specialist is going to bring him a minocular. (Like Binoculars, but for only one eye) This is for watching movies and seeing assemblies-n- such. Well, here we are on the fourth week of school and he just found out he will be getting this NEXT month. So, he needs to watch, or should I say basically just listen to videos, and miss the viewing of assemblies for 2 months.

The school told me last year that everything will be in place for this year. I’m upset because they don’t seem to be. But, when do I say something. I don’t want to sound like a whining parent. Not sure when or even how to voice my concerns. And then to who? His classroom teacher, the VI teacher, Special Ed. teacher, or the principle? I’m thinking about emailing his teacher today. Sigh! - I just want him to get what he needs.

Andorable’s dad is buying him a car. Will be nice not to have to “share” mine. Though we are “fighting” over who gets the garage. I GET IT!-Right! I did my time scrapping snow off my cars when I didn’t have a garage. He thinks he should get it, because his car will be older and will need to stay as “warm” as possible in the winter for it to start. He’s good isn’t he! I told him whoever needs to leave the house first parks outside because then we don’t need to play switch-a-roo with the vehicles in the mornings. (Good point-right!) Well, he came back with that wasn’t fair because he leaves earlie than I do most days! SOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Mom wins - side with me here! PLEAS!!!!! I HATE scrapping my car in the early winter below 0 weather! Actually, I HATE WINTER!!!!!

Well, PooWee is need of some playtime. He thinks he can help me type. I think NOT!!!

My knitting world

Time to write abit about my obsession with knitting. I actually learned to crochet first, at the age of 4. Throughout childhood I’d do a project here and there. I always wanted to knit. Watching my mother and loving the sound of the needles ticking together. Though, she never taught me, I decided to pick up needles myself when I was about 18. Mom was an awesome resource. We are now true knitting buddies. She even ASKS ME for advice. She tends to stick right to a pattern and I like to venture off and do my own thing.

I adore natural yarns, but they don’t fit into my budget. If there is extra funds I most definately buy the best. However, majority of the time it’s only “partially” natural, but still made with LOVE.

Currently I am finishing up a baby sweater for a girl at work. Her baby boy is almost 4 months old already! All I need to do yet is sew on the zipper. If only I knew where that darn zipper went, I would have tackled it yesturday!

I’m also working on a pair of Jester booties for PoWee. These are actually my first attempt at felting. Almost done, just working on the i-cord s around the top. I don’t like i-cords, they are tedious and boring, but sure are cute on these booties. Can’t wait to finish them up and then felt them. I know I’ll be soooo scared that all my work will, in the end up on a teddy bear instead of Powee’s toes. When I get to the felting part, please, all cross your fingers for me! Here’s the link to these adorable booties http://www.interweaveknits.com/freepatterns/children.asp I’m making mine in a purple and green.  If these turn out I’d like to make the other two pair as well. Gotta keep these lil toes warm.

There’s also a winter coat in the works for Powee. http://www.debbieblissonline.com/books/bk/index.htm The Donkey Jacket. He’s going to look so adorable. I am working on the inside, counting down the 55 rows on the hood. Then the sleeves and then off to the outer layer. I have a beautiful brown for the outer. Not too sure if I’m going to make the ears. I know their cute, but thinking about going basic instead of cutsie. As the cooler weather approaches, I’m feeling the pressure of this project.

Knitting keeps me sane. Yet, at times I feel it is making me INSANE. I can’t comprehend sitting and watching a movie with nothing else to do.  The wait at the doctor’s office, to me it goes by too quickly, I never accomplish as much knitting as I was hoping to. I have a list of “want to makes” that could probably reach across the country.

I hope someday to learn to spin. As I grew up my grandmother had a spinning wheel on display in her living room. Though I never saw it in action, I played with it and dreamed of someday using it. Well, that wheel now sits in my sister’s home, only to be used as a display there as well. I will someday, however find my own wheel to be used for it’s intent. I have to admit, it annoys me to death that the beautiful wheel just sits there. If only I had it……. Been saving my cat’s fur for years now. I am determined to spin it up and make a cozy sweater. I will continue to save until the day I learn to spin. How wonderful my Teddy Bear and Moose will feel on a cold winter day. Here’s a pic of my kitties all snuggled by Powee.

For those of you concerned-No Powee’s is not left unattended on a bed. I had been nursing him (laying down), my cat’s are always right there. When Powee’s was done nursing he rolled to this position and since the camera was right there, how could I not snap a pic.

Teddy Bear is the orange and white one and Moose is the black and white one. WE LOVE OUR KITTY - KITTIES!!

Well, with only a few hours left before the big guys get home from school, I better get things done around here. And hopefully get some knitting done!