Okay, I hope there won't be a rant here - I can't promise, but I can try. I don't really think I have much to say, but we'll see...
I took my son to the dentist yesterday - lucky kid that he is, has inherited my family dental traits. Soft teeth, thin enamel. So we go to a pediatric dental specialist. Can I say something? I LOVE HER! Her whole team is fantastic! They calm the kids down, and in our case, let my son listen to his MP3 player while in the chair - kept him calm and reasonably happy. The only issue? Kid's programming on the TV in the waiting room. But my knitting took care of that - I was happy.
The boy also had his first basketball practice with the new team last night. It looks like a good one, and I like the coach, so we're looking forward to a fun season.
Kauni - I meant to have a picture here. I've finished the body, and will put the bottom live stitches on a thread tonight before starting the sleeves. I decided on a folded hem, rather than ribbing, and did the hem in a 2x2 colour block. What I can't understand about fair isle knitting is this? Why did it seem to take longer to knit the hem facing (straight stockinette stitch, no colour changes), than the entire sweater? (Okay, slight exaggeration). But really, 2 colour fair isle knitting just seems to grow at an exponential rate compared to regular knitting. Strange.
Socks - very close to finishing the alpaca socks, as well as the dyed by Eliza socks. I will need to get some more on the needles, and Christmas knitting is starting to go into overdrive. But the next sock yarn I want to use, I don't want to give away. Helga gave it to me, and I'm keeping it for ME! Which means, I can't knit with it next if I want to knit gifts.
I need to figure out who is on my Christmas list, and what I want to give them, soon. I know it's only September, but I'd like to have the "potential gift" box at least started.
I need to find my camera - I thought I knew where it was, but I was wrong. Now I think I REALLY know where it is, ans will look tonight.
For someone who says she doesn't watch a lot of reality shows, I'm ridiculously addicted to Dancing with the Stars, Survivor and the Amazing Race. All of which are starting this week.
At least I don't watch reality dating shows, or celebrity family shows. (Although, I will admit to watching Gene Simmons Family Jewels at times.)
Criminal Minds starts tonight - I love that show, although a touch less now that Mandy Patinkin is gone.
I'm secretly hoping that I need knee surgery that will lay me up for a while, so I can watch some shows on DVD that I have never seen (I'm thinking Lost and Heroes)
We've had a shuffle at work - my boss (great guy) has left - family issues, and he's relocating to Vancouver to rebuild his marriage. While I applaud his reasons, I wish he hadn't left - I liked working for him. My new boss is good too, but there will be a learning curve as we adjust to the other changes here. My job is safe for the foreseeable future, so on a selfish note, I'm happy.
For someone who didn't have a lot to say, I've actually said a fair bit. Maybe next I will get some pictures up.
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I love Dancing with the Stars, too. I find it fascinating to watch people - famous people - with such diverse backgrounds learn a new skill and perfect it.
I try to have my holiday gifts started well before now. Maybe that means that I won't give any hand knitted gifts this year...
Back on the note about kids - I also agree that they should become the first priority at least for the first 20 years or so. You don't get to restart kids, but you may have a chance to go back and do other things later. Like dinner and a movie. You have to balance that with not taking things or people for granted. So enjoy the heck out of your family
I never thought I'd enjoy Dancing with the Stars, but I'm thoroughly hooked! Since our cable company doesn't play nicely with TiVo, recording DWTS while DH watches Monday Night Football is a challenge - it's just like the old days with the idiot VCRs. Gotta get a dish.
One of my holiday gifts is done and the other is 3/4 done. Then I have to think about who else I want to treat to hand-knitted goodies.
I hope your new boss works out well. DH has one, and it's a bit scary, since the old one was there 20 years.
Glad to hear your job is safe.
As for holiday gift knits, I've decided that I just have to plan ahead and give myself a few years to complete them.
I just can't make myself watch reality shows, with the exception of American Idol, which I have only watched to keep my kids company - it's the theme of putting kids first, right?
And I am having surgery next week, and expect to be laid up for a few weeks, and, in a very weird way, I can't wait... legitimate sitting-on-my-ass time... so I totally get your thinking...
good luck with the new boss - my fingers are crossed for a minimal learning curve for you...
My only must see show is Project Runway - I love how they mess with the contestants - put unexpected obstacles in their way and then how brilliantly some designers overcome them.
BTW re your observation on my blog the other day...good eye!
All I can say is, next year, when Bret Michaels is looking for another hoochie mama, I'll be tuned in for every filthy delicious minute.
Matthew Grey Gubler is the man.
Matthew Grey Gubler is the man.
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