I put a gate up today. It’s kind of jimmy-rigged at the top of the stairs because for some reason, that’s the only place Clark wants to go. Once I put the gate up, he still hung out there for another 20 minutes, looking at the stairs. I’m going to need to go shopping for gates. I could use two that will span 49 inches, and one for the top of the stairs that will cover 80 inches. Do such gates exist?
I spun and plied the rest of the 4 oz of baby alpaca from Madrona a few days ago.
It’s thicker than I wanted it to be, and I only got about 100 yards out of it, but it’s soft, and pretty, and I’m sure I’ve learned something from the process, like, I need to keep practicing alpaca. It’s tough.
I survived yesterday. It wasn’t fun, but nice in its own, understated way. Nate was sick, I was tired beyond all reason. I managed to knit on the Silk Stole for an hour. I cleaned much of the house. And Clark slept for a little over 12 hours last night, hallelujah.
I’m not 100%, but I am certainly functioning.
Today I may spin for my new clogs, or I might knit some more on the Stole, or I might go shopping for baby gates and filter media for my fish tank. Did I tell you I got some new fish?
Zuko
Cecily
Zuko & Cecily
and Frank
Frank has been banished to a large vase on the counter until I can get back to the pet store, because he is a big jerk, and I don’t like him. Of course, he’s by far the most beautiful fish of the three. It’s always the way, isn’t it?
We had them named within an hour of having them home. It’s so odd how that works. It took 5 months to name Bridget, and a few weeks to name Ilsa Dear (or, Ilsa Darling, depending on the day). But these three, boom. Under an hour. And they’re perfect.
Well, except for butthead who has to go back to the store. Frank, I mean.
February 15th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Zuko from Avatar? I love that cartoon.
February 15th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Someone recently mentioned they make great dog fences for wide spaces and that might work. A lab and a baby must have the same desire and body weight to push down a fence.
February 15th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Yup.
February 15th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Your home always looks lovely. Someday, when you are feeling artistic, maybe you will do a photo tour for us.
Clark sure is growing fast!
February 15th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I second the dog gates. Foster & Smith (online) have a slew of them, including some custom sorts for larger spaces. I think they include a variety of heights, lengths, and of course, costs. I suspect they are more durable but I would make sure the slats are narrow enough to prevent the temptation to stick his head through!
It is amazing how fast he is growing–such a cutie. Right now, I am cooking up my first (she and I are already past the half way point). I am already at a loss of all the steps to baby proof a house. Good thing she won’t come out ready to walk!
February 16th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Oh, he’s crawling? Awesome, hee! I can’t wait to see that, crawling Clark. Also, I’m glad that the kids and Nate and you are feeling better and that you were able to get some sleep!
February 19th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Your fish are so great!! I’m sorry that Frank is such a twit, but the vase that you’re quarantining him in is beautiful!! 🙂
And Clark, as always, is adorable. We readers have such the better end of the deal — cute pictures as opposed to adventurousness and no sleep!
October 6th, 2008 at 10:06 am
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