I worked some of the gusset in argyle,
and I’ve decided that my readers knew better than I what would look best. I had to see for myself I guess. I’m going to rip out the few rows I’ve done and redo the gusset and bottom of the foot in light blue, and continue the argyle on the top of the foot.
Thanksgiving went well. We’ve been enjoying leftovers for a few days. They’re going quicker than I expected, but they’re SO yummy, I might offer to host the event again next year. Or, maybe I’ll just cook turkey more often.
Clark is going through a difficult stage. If I put him down, he screams. He never wants to stop nursing, even in his sleep. The pacifier isn’t cool anymore, and his appetite is insatiable, whether he’s eating food or nursing. When I am holding him, he’s scratching, clawing, pulling my hair, and pinching the back of my upper arm. But he doesn’t want to be put down. He isn’t sleeping well at night, so neither am I. I’m exhausted.
I don’t know how I’m going to find time to knit. Or do anything else for that matter.
Quick Health Group update-
Health Group isn’t getting its own entry this week. I didn’t do as well on my sugar free Halloween to Thanksgiving as I’d hoped, but it did help. I ate much better than I would have. I wonder if it was more difficult because I’m nursing? In any case, I’m feeling very discouraged. Mainly, it’s a matter of time or lack of it. With Clark being the way he is, and the demands of family, I can’t find the time and energy to exercise daily. I’m not giving up completely, but I’m taking a more relaxed attitude. I’m going to try to do what I can, but I’m tired of letting myself down. I’ll do what I can, no pressure. I’ll eat as well as I can, no pressure. I’ll weigh 300 pounds by January.
Just kidding.
I know I sound depressed, and I’m really not. Just mellow. Peaceful. And somewhat resigned, legitimately.
So to end on a happy note, look what we found at Fred Meyer while looking for an ornament I bought at the end of last year and broke on Friday before it got to the tree. (They didn’t have it, but eBay did)!
I didn’t understand the fascination with “sheep” things as a knitter, but as a spinner, I totally get it.
$5, and it makes me smile.
Between Friday and Saturday, we (mostly me) shattered three Christmas ornaments and one tea cup on our hardwood floors. I think I’m going to pick up an additional sheep, just in case.
November 27th, 2006 at 10:34 am
That’s a really cute ornament.
And I’m glad to hear you had a good Thanksgiving. I was hoping all of the cooking, etc would go smoothly for you.
Oh, Heidi had her C-section today. Baby boy, no name yet.
November 27th, 2006 at 5:48 pm
Ooo, it looks wonderful Laura!
I’ve finished my second stocking, and I’ll cast on my third and final one tonight.
Thanks for being such a faithful comment-er on my blog. Truly. . .you’re the only one who reads it! Hope you’re staying warm!
November 28th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
I hope Clarke settles for you soon. Are you sure that his not teething yet, it sounds as though he might be. Maybe buy him a teething ring which you pop into the fridge to keep cold, and let him suck on it. I love your argyle stocking too, so adorable, and I absolutely love that sheep ornament. I would definately buy another just because they are so cute.
November 29th, 2006 at 8:16 am
Laura, stocking looks fabulous, glad your thnksgiving went well. Clark may be reacting to the different diet of thanksgiving-when i worked on maternity, we hated the stuffing with sage because it caused much gastric upset for the breastfed newborns. Some mylicon drops may help, until his digestive system can settle down.