I’m not doing it on purpose. I’m not trying to wield power or torment anyone. I just don’t have all my ducks in a row yet to post the Esther hat pattern. However, I’m getting closer. Veronica took 2 dozen pictures of me in it this morning, and I think that one of them will work out. It is going to look similar to the hat picture she took last time, in that my hands are strategically placed under my chin to hide the extra flesh that’s there.

Why mess with a good thing? It worked the first time.

I still need to knit up a gauge swatch. The swatch will just be stockinette, but it will give you an idea of the gauge the pattern was written for. Maybe I’ll do that at my niece’s birthday party today.

Yesterday went well. I didn’t crash hard until dinner time. The curtains were washed, ironed, and re-hung. All except for one panel that was hiding on my bed and didn’t make it into the washing machine. Dangit.

The family room and portions of the living room were completely disassembled and dusted. It feels SO good to have that done.

I have a list of things that need to be done, spread out over the rest of the week to have my house ship-shape and semi-Christmas-y by Saturday night for the party. Tomorrow, we’re making pressed butter cookies. Mmmmm. Friday, we’re making gingerbread cookies again. I’ll have the girls do it while I’m cleaning something. They’re on half-days for the rest of the week.

Nate found a yummy looking peppermint brittle recipe in the latest Martha Stewart Everyday Food magazine,

so we’re going to try that out. Again, mmmmmm.

Yeah, now we know why I have to hide my ample chin with my hands in hat pictures. But at least I enjoy myself.

Other than the stuffed mushrooms and wassail which will be homemade, I think the rest of the food will come from Costco. Mini-quiche, yogurt covered berries, etc.

I plan to drag out the glittering garlands Friday, the wreaths from the school fundraiser are coming in on Thursday, my Christmas Music i-pod lists are all set…. It’ll be a good time.

I love the holidays.