Splishy Splashy

I was in the check-out lane yesterday and took a quick call from SK.  I told Tuck that I thought Daddy was on a Mom's Day Gift Mission.  The clerk then told me that "all those gifts don't mean squat in the end."  No kidding, but really?  Does anything matter in the end?

I don't care what she said, I am having a lovely Mother's Day.  My favorite one happened a couple years ago.  SK took Gus to visit his mom & left the house to me.  God it was perfect.  But today is coming in close second.  I got to sleep in.   My MIL came over to watch the boys so SK & I could also celebrate our anniversary.  Hummus, yum.  And we're dropping the boys off at a friend's house so we can see the new Star Trek movie.  I haven't gotten this much Boy-Free time since I was in the hospital having Tuck.  That's a pretty good Mother's Day if you ask me.

My last post, I was wondering if I could finish an 18 month sweater in a week.  Well, I didn't.  I finished a 24 month sweater in three days.  I started Manda Ruth almost immediately after I purchased the pattern.  I figured I had enough Kraemer's Tatamy Tweed Worsted in Merlot, but I figured for the smaller size.  Which means I ran out during the hood.  I tried everything to come up with an option to use only what I had.  All of the collars looked silly because of the seed stitch and I bought the pattern because of the hood.  I had to do it!  I tracked down another ball from Knitter's Mercantile & finished it before I hopped on the plane.

It really is an adorable kid knit.  Get to her store & buy one.  I was a little worried about the increases but Jane answered my email quickly.  After helping me get past my own nuttiness it was very easy & pretty quick, but aren't all baby knits?  I have one more to make.  Same size.  Different color.  I may wait though.  I'm thinking about starting a project that is going to involve some designing.  I'll post later about that one because I'm going to need some help.  It involves two sweaters, more tweed, & a pinch of humiliation for my kids during their teenage years.

Mother's, whether you celebrate it or not, enjoy your day!  Because in the end, it doesn't mean squat.  If it don't mean squat, you might as well have had a good day.

L

Comments

[Ava]

Rubber ducky, you're the one. You make bath time lots of fun. Can't wait! Happy anniversary!

[mamie]

your kid is damn cute. and so is the sweater. and a happy mama day to you. :)

[tricia weatherston]

yeah, it is the everyday things that don't necessarily happen every day that count for a whole lot more in my books. Although the little gift bag of chocolates that a new neighbour delivered to all the new to her moms yesterday was pretty sweet. pardon the pun.

Great sweater.

[regina]

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