Seperation

I know it's been over a month since I last posted. Hope to get back into the habit soon. I separated with my husband at the beginning of July and things have been all over the show emotion wise. The split is very amicable though so that is one blessing.

So I am now back to being a single Mum, which even if I do say myself, I am good at! The children and I are fine and happy. All I need now is my financial situation remedied and then I have no worries.

Knitting wise I have been knitting Luke a hooded sweater. I have just finished the front so just the sleeves and hood to go now. I dislike sleeves they just seem to go on forever. I will get on with it though as Luke helped choose the pattern and wool so it would be nice if he gets to wear it before he gets to big for it.

Hoping to sort out some pictures for you later tonight if I get the time. I found Luke sat in the tumble dryer yesterday LOL The dryer is in the shed and I was about to load it up and realised he was sat in there cross legged * shakes head with wonder and smiles* So just like any other mother *coughs* I told him to wait there and took a photo before telling him to get out ;o)

Another thing that happened last Sunday was our 2 male guinea pigs produced 3 baby guinea pigs. We bought a new male friend for our male pig 3 months ago as one of ours had died. I looked out last Sunday and was a little shocked. Within minutes I was laughing and actually know my best friend wanted some guinea pigs so problem solved. Luke is keeping one and my friend is having the other 2.

Ten on Tuesday

'10 Favorite Sports to Play/Watch'

Play

1. knitting, sure it's a sport the yarnharlot has an olympic event and so does the tour de force right!
2. Bowls, DH plays this and after a game or 2 and watching many matches I am eager to start this more regualy.
3. Been years now but I used to really enjoy playing basketball
4. Ice skating
5. bowling
6. swimming

Watch

7. DH got me interested in watching the cricket
8. Ice skating, Those events on TV really amaze me watching what a person can do on ice on a pair of blades.
9. Kids playing, I know it's not a sport but set a bunch of kids in a space with a ball etc and watch the imagination run riot, it's wonderful
10. Bowls, been known to ohh aah and tut along watching this.


I'm still working slowly on my simple ribbed socks. Got about 4 inches left to do. I just seem to be on a go slow atm. I am enjoying the process but easily distracted. Should hopefully finish them today and then start on a new project or 2.

Need to work out gauge for Luke's socks he wants. He chose a rather neon coloured striped ball of regia yarn for these socks, fortunately I bought new sunglasses the other week LOL

I seem addicted to these quizzes ;o)

Your results:
You are Green Lantern

Green Lantern 75% Spider-Man 75% Superman 70% Robin 67% Wonder Woman 57% Supergirl 52% Iron Man 45% Batman 40% Catwoman 30% The Flash 25% Hulk 20%

Hot-headed. You have strong will power and a good imagination.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test

Friday fill ins

A little late but thought I would give it a go

1. Birthdays are amazing with children.

2. spring is my favorite season because everything comes back to life. ( I also love Autumn with all the colours etc)

3. I feel my best when surrounded by family.

4. Mango is my favorite food!

5. First impressions are usually right in my case .

6. The best piece of advice I ever received was from my mother about men.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to sleeping! tomorrow my plans include cooking with the children and Sunday, I want to enjoy a leisurly family BBQ !

EZ inspiration

Look what arrived via the post today. There is so much to want to do in this wonderful book. EZ really amazes me with the way she thought these things out. Can't wait to dive in and knit lots of cool things. Had a quick read through and don't know where to start. The beginning maybe??

I do know I want to knit a couple of ribwarmers for my Mum and Great Aunt so that may be a good start once I find the right yarn :o)

Doctors visit went fine. I do indeed have the dreaded virus going around at the moment. Apparently it's a bit of a harsh one which is why I keep falling asleep everywhere. I knitted while waiting for my appointment and as Gary told me the doctor was calling my name and not to drop a stitch I of course dropped and stitch and went into her office mumbling about picking it up before I was with her LOL

The school has a Bingo night now and again to raise funds for the school. Went along with my friend and even though I never won any bingo prizes I did win a magnum of champagne in the the raffle :o) I'm saving it to toast my daughters 18th birthday on the 9th July. Where oh where did the years go???

Blue?

You Are Royal Blue

People find you difficult to understand. In fact, you often find it hard to understand yourself. You think so much that sometimes you get lost in your own thoughts!

What Color Blue Are You?


Interesting this is as it kind of hits home. Things here are moving slowly along lately and I really need a kick up the rear end to get going again. I am in a bored phase and need something to throw myself into to keep me out of trouble if that is at all possible LOL.

Been a bit sickly since Saturday and I guess with it being Wednesday I really ought to go and see a DR. tomorrow. I know it's a virus as a lot of kids are off school with it atm. Not a lot the DR. can do but better safe than sorry to be checked at least.

Knitting wise I am working on a pair of purple/blue socks and need to get a few other projects finished and out the way. DH has the knitting bug well and truly lately and has finished 2 hats for Luke in a fortnight. I'm really impressed with him and his hats :o)

Blue pirates!

I started this 4 eveneings ago and finished it just before midnight last night. Skull Isle hat from the SnB book for mens crochet and knit patterns. I have lost count how many times Luke tried to try this on while on dpns and I had to pick up stitches more times than I can remember.

I think my problem is going to be stopping him from wearing this in our English summer time. Had a problem getting him to pose for photos at first until I told him his Nanny wanted to see him and his new hat, and that I would email them to her which I did :o) Then he was more than helpful :o)

Finished mt birthday socks and will take pictures after I've washed them again. They fit so well I've been wearing them a lot :o)