Wed May 20, 2009

Mommy sock

Yesterday afternoon, Clark asked if I would “make a mommy sock?”

“What?”, I said.

“Can you make a mommy sock?” Then he walks over and points to the leftover yarn from his most recent pair sitting on an end table. “A blue and green mommy sock?” and he flashes me a beautiful smile.

Awww. The boy wants mommy to have a pair of socks that match his. How sweet is that?

Well, mommy isn’t getting a blue and green sock, but she’s started another sock for Clark. I can hardly resist. They’re so easy, and fast, and he LOVES them, and I have boy-appropriate yarn that’s been in my stash for I don’t know how long, acquired from I don’t know where. (Sorry if you gifted this to me. I forgot. Feel free to remind me if you’d like).

And when he saw me working on it last night he let out a little gasp and asked, “is that a sock?” Then he climbed onto the couch and laid his foot in my lap to try it on.

Liv had an orchestra concert last night. We sat right in front, so I couldn’t see her at all during the performance, but I got some cute before and after shots.

We’re trying to decide whether or not to continue band and orchestra next year. Our school district is cutting budget like mad, so I’ve heard the price is going to nearly triple for next year. Times that by two students, instrument rentals, lack of practicing on their part, etc., etc., and we just don’t know. I’d like to continue, and they really want to.

So, today’s my birthday. It’s incredibly dark and wet outside. Dreary is a fitting word. I’m going to need to find a way to bring sunshine into the day that doesn’t involve painting my entire house yellow.

11 Responses to “Mommy sock”

  1. Kirstin Says:

    Happy Birthday, La!!!! I hope the sun comes out for you!

  2. Sara Says:

    Happy birthday! I hope you had a great day!

  3. Amy Jo Says:

    Happy Birthday – have a great day! How can you help knitting Clark more pairs of socks when he is so charming?

  4. JudithNYC Says:

    Happy Birthday, Laura. Clark is so charming! I wish I had someone so appreciative.

  5. Julie Says:

    Happy Birthday, Laura! I hope your day turns out great!
    You have got one cute little boy there! : )

  6. Kerry Says:

    Happy, happy birthday Laura! May all your hopes, dreams, and wishes come true this year!

  7. marti Says:

    Happy birthday! I hope your day was full of pleasant surprises!

  8. Katie - The Knitting Mama Says:

    Happy Birthday, Laura!!!

  9. Anna Says:

    Happy belated birthday!!! I hope you had a grand day and that the nausea held off for a little while. Clark’s socks are adorable! That’s so sweet that he loves them so much.

  10. Reader Says:

    How terribly sad that there is any fee associated with band practice. That certain weeds out the less fortunate kids. The fees associated with hockey are the reason I would not let my son join. I could afford them, but others could not. He loved hockey, so grew up playing pond hockey, and still plays hockey with the men who were his childhood friends. Sometimes, we should give our kids a chance to experience something, but then let THEM choose whether to persist with tthe activity.

  11. Luba Says:

    Happy belated birthday! Wishing you good health!

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