The past months have brought a lot of good, yet hectic, change in my life and the life of my family. So much change that I haven't had much time for knitting. Here and there I've found a few minutes, but not much more than that. But two nights ago I started a pair of socks and haven't looked back.
I LOVE THIS. (If it shows as sold out, we will continue to dye more so check back.) It has reminded me of what I love about knitting. It gives my mind the chance to stop thinking about our big move and about James' starting third grade. Or how Henry just keeps growing and growing and I no longer have a baby.
Instead I think about tiny stitches and how this one looks a bit green, but the next one has flecks of amber. And I get to think about how I can't wait til I finish this row and the colors changes from purple to saffron. Or how I dropped a stitch a few rows back but it's easily fixable, unlike most of the problems we encounter in our life. Thank goodness knitting is there for me. Every room in my home may be full of boxes. Every item I need in the kitchen may be packed away. But I have sticks and string to help me meditate on what's important.
And I have a house that's brimming with love and smiles. And a bit too much talk about disgusting boy things. But you'll have that.
I cannot believe how tall James is. Wow. I missed the part about moving. You are not going "away" are you. I am worried!
Posted by: Nancy DeMere | August 18, 2016 at 03:56 PM
Not going away, just moving from "the country" to "the city." Raising kids has proved to be very difficult logistically where we live and moving back to the city will allow more school offerings, extracurricular activities and just and easier life. Can't wait for the move to be done with and our new routine to start!
Posted by: Allison | August 18, 2016 at 04:14 PM
Good luck with your move. I was lucky enough to have 2 girls but I also have 2 grandsons so I know what you mean about boy stuff. We are trying to get rid of stuff so we can get the house ready to be sold. It's a lot harder to do at our ages than it was 30 years ago when we moved in. And both of us have a lot of books (he more so) &, of course, CDs, DVDs, vinyl (he more so), &, of course, enough yarn to start a LYS. I just came across several Pokemon patterns which I may try to make for the kids for Christmas if I can manage (I have 2 Wonderful Wallabies & a ear flap hat followed by 2 cabled vests (for partner & self). And partner just said my Simply Socks package is here which musty mean the first installment of the club. Gotta go open it.
Posted by: Donna | August 18, 2016 at 08:09 PM
I love the colors in the yarn!
Posted by: Lynn | August 18, 2016 at 08:40 PM
THIRD grade??? So crazy! Also so you are moving into town? If you live anyplace near the shop then we could playdate sometime (since you know I live near the shop. haha)
Posted by: Lauren | August 18, 2016 at 10:57 PM
Good luck with the mood. I find knitting to be my relaxing and reset mind time of day too
Posted by: Anne | August 19, 2016 at 01:40 PM
Oh, I can certainly see how being closer to the store and having the boys in town would make the logistics sooooo much easier. Good luck with your move--I know it is no fun!
Posted by: Nancy DeMere | August 19, 2016 at 02:48 PM
Moving is the pits but worth it in the end for the quality-of-life improvements. Best of luck! I used my box of yarn as "nest" for some fragile items when packing. Worked like a charm!
Posted by: Anne R. | August 20, 2016 at 08:43 AM