Do you have those frustrating days or weeks when one or two things seemingly wreck an otherwise good week? I've kind of had one of those. I've had so many intentions, but computer woes are getting the better of me. Oh well- it leaves more time for knitting (and playing Words with Friends which I just discovered), which is great because I'm totally addicted to one of the holiday colors that we've dyed up in the Poste Yarn line. The lime/emerald/pink colorway is the one I'm knitting up now and I adore it. For those of you who are interested in snagging one or more of the new colors, I hope to release the first batch of the new colors the last week of November and while those might sell quickly, we will continue to dye them up through the end of the year. I really appreciate your e-mails of interest, and if I don't get back with you immediately, just know that I'll do my best. My computer woes are causing e-mail delays.
Something else I've been getting questions about is our next holiday kit. We get a great response for all the kits we put out (the Halloween one went SUPER quickly!) and I really appreciate how much you like them! I do have an awesome kit coming up with a special bag, yarn and goodies, and I hope to share more info with you about that this coming week, but again the computer woes, they are keeping me from sharing photos of things to come.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and e-mails about my attempts at getting a proper photo for our Christmas card. I was hoping for a nice, smiling photo, but the squigly, goofy ones will have to do! I agree, the third one is super cute with Henry's finger aside his nose. And on another note...
James just turned to me and asked "How do you spell poop? Oh, P-O-O-P." Apparently he knows how to spell that.
Then, "Oh, man, I put a M at the end. I'll just make it Poop Mama. HAHAHAHAHAHAH!"
This is my life. I'm off to feed my 18 pound 4-month old. Again.
The end.
I had to laugh! Take it from someone who is also the mother of two boys; you will have to get used to "poop humor". Mine are 19 and 22 and would probably also laugh hysterically at "Poop Mama". In spite of the the frustrating and unproductive week, please enjoy your boys, knitting with the lovely Poste yarn, playing Words with Friends, and know that it does get better, but passes all too quickly!
Posted by: bonny | November 15, 2012 at 07:40 PM
He will love the book "Everyone Poops" It is hilarious and a favorite read of my girls when they were small :) Can't wait to see the holiday kit! Good luck with the computer woes too!
Posted by: April | November 15, 2012 at 07:52 PM
Anxiously awaiting the new Postes Yarn colors and the Holiday kit. Kids say the darnedest things. Lol
Posted by: Patricia | November 15, 2012 at 07:53 PM
Speaking as one who has been there with all aspects of your missive --- I got a good laugh about James knowing how to spell Poop. My very grown-up son would probably laugh at that also! Sorry about the computer woes - it's the pits when they act up. But, I'm glad that you have a bit more time to knit and enjoy those boys! Before you know it, you'll be back to putting up pictures of new yarn and all of the other myriad tasks that are done with a computer and will wonder did you really have time to knit?
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | November 15, 2012 at 07:56 PM
I see April beat me to the punch recommendting "Everybody Poops". My grands thought it was hysterical. And this is your first taste of being a mom to boys (I had only girls but have 2 grandsons). An I just got a message on FB from one of my girls: "Mom, I really want this" with a photo of a Kristin Rendgren design from the Twist Collective that just came out (today I think - I haven't had a chance to look at it yet).
One of old friends from high school is married to Kristin & he posted the photo to his FB page - bragging about her. I don't know; It's an oversized sweater with a gigantic cowl neckline. I can see it taking me a year to knit - especially what with having to replace socks that my old washer & dryer messed up in their dying gasps. And a new baby due in the spring & I really do need a hat & sscarf & mittens.
Posted by: Donna | November 15, 2012 at 11:16 PM
This too shall pass Allison! Hahaha! Thought I would continue on with the poop theme!!! :). Don't worry about the small things- everything will get fixed. Enjoy time for yourself and have fun with the boys!
Posted by: Lisa Soderman | November 16, 2012 at 02:59 PM
18 lb. at 4 mths! What are you feeding that boy? My 3 kids were all tiny- didn't make it to 18 lbs. til they were a year and a half. I can't imagine carrying around 18 lbs. You have my sympathies.Just enjoy it goes so fast!
Posted by: Robin F. | November 16, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Robin, I know, right?! He's a freaking tank! I spend much of my day nursing him- Which is why I get little else done around here! I love that he's healthy, but JEEZ. He's not easy to lug around.
Posted by: Allison | November 19, 2012 at 10:20 AM
My 6 month old granddaughter weighs 20 pounds and I thought she is A chunk,compared to her (my Texas grandson) 11 month old, 18 pounder.Hank is the tank!
Posted by: Elizabeth De Long | November 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM