I feel like we have been under that ash cloud even though we are far away. A1 was supposed to travel to France over spring break, like so many others, but her trip was derailed. This, in turn, forced the rest of the family to abandon our plans to join G for a work/ break in D.C. So, I've been busy trying to help everyone through their disappointment. A job that does not come naturally to me, as I am prone to throwing whining baby fits myself. As a matter of fact, I had to throw mine privately this week, so as not to add to the children's distress. I guess I really am growing up!
I have channeled some of my disappointment into projects and another trip to the yarn store. I am halfway through a baby sweater, I bet you can all guess what pattern by now, for one of A3's teachers. A3 requested a long list of baby gifts, then told me next week was her teacher's last week at school. It pains me not to be able to deliver, given my love of making baby things. I'm glad she asked though. I think that is one of the most amazing parts of being able to make things, the kids never asking to buy things for gift-giving occasions anymore. Their first question is always, "What should we make?" Unfortunately, The best I can do on such short notice is the sweater and hat set. I can practically knit those while I sleep.
I am almost done with the body of my new spring sweater. I hope I can successfully start the sleeves. That seems to be where I "lose" the sweater to The Closet, sometimes for years! Wish me luck.
I have also finished some new (a)rt blocks. Cupcakes 2.0. I like these much better and have the urge to make thousands, leaving one wherever I go.
I'm going to try and stay in my "happy sparkly cupcake" place for the rest of break!
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