Summary

Where to start...where to start...hmmm. Well, first of all, I can no longer write about the lives and drama of those that work for McD's. Hubby and I decided that we no longer needed the extra $7.25 an hour that I was making seeing's how he triples that amount with OT. He can do in 5 hrs what I did in 15. So, no more who's sleeping with whom. In a way, I'm sad about leaving. It was a great job with little responsibility and I worked hard enough to make a difference. I had fun and met some quirky people so I'll miss having that outlet. Yet, the drama was weighing heavily on me. I found myself getting mired into the muck and caring too much about something that was detrimental to my mental and spiritual health.

Speaking of, as I digress, there is entirely too much lethargy and unconcern for spiritual wellbeing. I admit, as one who struggles on a daily basis with the idea of faith and God, it is difficult to maintain the kind of behavior necessary to glorify Him. I found myself eroding and I didn't like it. I figure I have a hard enough time as it is - I don't need the added temptation to stray. Any time we would get into a conversation about God it wouldn't turn out well. I had a girl flat out tell me that she no longer believed in God and nothing I could say would change her mind. Granted she had some serious issues that contributed to her lack of faith. Still, I felt sad for her and I still pray for her.

Back to the summary, next on the list is LD. He's doing great. He's growing like a weed and is as busy as a beaver. How's that for a metaphor! He's fun and exasperating all at the same time. I expect it's normal for nearly two years old! I love that kid more than I ever thought possible. He's been reveling in the outdoors. Now that all that nasty snow is gone, we've been outside nearly every day. He loves it. We've built a fenced in area for him right outside the back door. Once we move his sandbox and get him a play set he'll be ready to go! And, I won't have to traipse all over chasing his backside! (Good exercise, though!)

On the sticks, or just off: My sister's fantine sweater is finally finished and it looks terrific! I just have to sew the antique French button on and wrap it up for her. I can't wait to see it on her. I hope she likes it. I bought enough skeins of Lamb's Pride worsted to make myself a long 3 season coat with moss stitch lapels. I'm planning on casting on sometime soon. I've found that my current project is my priority - I've finished the first sock and have cast on for the second one! I LOVE doing socks. Turning the heel and picking up the side stitches were so much easier than I ever thought. I just followed the directions and with only one hiccup I managed to do just fine. I still have the baby blanket in my bag, though there isn't much going on with it right now. I'm also going to do a quick project here in this coming week - I need to knit and felt a case for our new portable GPS system. We are loaning it to my Dad and sister for their week long drive back down to Atlanta. Also, my MIL just came back from Ireland with a brick of gray heather yarn (12 skeins) and two huge hanks of aran off white yarn for me. JACKPOT!!! I still have the felted tote bag floating around in my mind to do, too.

Sad note, Dad had to put his dog down several weeks ago. Poor guy had cancer and was really sick. We had no idea what was wrong with him. He was tested for everything and it all came back negative. So the vet did exploratory surgery on him and found the cancerous cells. When the results came back as positive she was quick to call my dad and tell him that he did the right thing in putting Jordan down. There was nothing they could've done for him. Very very sad. My little dog was really attached to him and has been trying to find his place now without another dog around.

My new car is a dream to drive. She is a wonderful, dependable, skippy little car with quite an attitude. Still have no idea what to name her, though!

Word of caution to all you glasses wearers *PLEASE* remember to take your glasses off and place them in their proper place BEFORE trying to have sex with your husband! Yeah, I rolled over mine and snapped them right in half. Talk about putting a damper on the mood! So I visited my old childhood eye doc and for $20 he set me up with a new prescription. New spectacles will adorn my face by tomorrow eve!

What else, what else.... Oh, I'm sure I've forgotten something! But I need to sign off and go get my little BooBoo. Sounds like he's waking up from his nap!

Anyway, I'll remember what I've forgotten as soon as I post this, I'm sure! Happy Knitting!