knit knit purl

a couple of years ago i decided i wanted to learn how to knit. i had learned how to crochet in the past, but didn't practice and was not very good at it.

between a couple of lessons from my mom and a book from my mother in law, i learned the basics of knitting and became addicted.

i have actually become pretty proficient with my knitting, making pants, slippers, sweaters and more.

these are just a few of my favorite projects.

the adorable baby in the basket is my nephew and that picture is a bit out of date...but still remains one of my favorite knitting projects. (and he is so darn cute.)

i've found a creative outlet in knitting and it feeds my artistic soul to create tangible things...to make garments from string just amazes me. i know it sounds corny, and it is...but it's also true.

in addition to the satisfaction i get from creating, i have found that knitting also helps me manage my anxiety by keeping my mind and hands busy.

luckily the weather is cooling it off, making knitting thick wool/winter garments sound more appealing.

i'm always thankful for my family, but in this particular post i'm thankful for my mom and her teaching me to knit, my mother in law for buying a fab book, and my nephew for modeling my knit creations. ;)

on a completely unrelated note - i totally hate when i am watching a show that is recorded on the dvr and i get through several minutes of commercials before realizing the i could have fast forwarded.

tomorrow is hump day! half way through the week. hooray!

case of the mondaze

i'm coming off of a roller coaster weekend...

friday i found out that one of my best friend's fathers hit and killed a crossing guard. my friend's dad is a very kind and responsible person, and he feels horrible. i feel so bad for my friend and her family.

then another friend found out on friday that she has breast cancer.

35 years old

11 month old daughter

husband

we don't know much other than it's on one side and she sees a surgeon this week. it scares the shit out of me...this is the first friend i've had with an illness as scary as cancer.

on the opposite side of the fence...

my nephew's birthday party was perfect. including a visit from a police officer. it's not a good party until the cops come. :)

apparently someone at the local gas station thought that my brother in law stole gas...but no evidence, no cameras, not to mention my brother in law had his 1 year old son and brother in the car...some biznatches actually followed him to my parent's house.

really...do you have nothing better to do with your time?

regardless, it was a fun, the food was great, and little sea bass was so cute!

so thoughts and prayers to all my loved ones...sending good vibes.

baby mama drama

i didn't think it would ever happen, but my biological clock is not just ticking...it's out of control!

i bought an ovulation kit, as i'm not known for my patience...why leave it up purely to mother nature when you can help her along?

anyhoo...using an ovulation kit requires peeing in a cup every morning and testing one's urine...the kit comes with test strips and a cup...to pee in.

one cup.

that you're supposed to reuse.

did i mention it's like a 2 oz portion cup that restaurants use for ranch dressing with your to go order? no? well, it does.

fortunately i have a back stock of small bathroom cups and have chosen the "new cup everyday"route.

well...as if my morning's aren't difficult enough, i get the pleasure of peeing in a cup (and on myself) each morning until we get the big O. (and i ain't talking the fun one) ovulation, people

because i press snooze too many times, my bladder gets even more full. when i finally realize i've overslept again, i get out of bed and do the truffle shuffle to the bathroom trying not to wet my pants.

it's hard enough to pee in a cup on a good day, let alone first thing in the morning when you have explosive pee spray...so i've been starting each morning with a little bit of a golden shower.

hot mess.

if conceiving this baby takes too long, i'm going to be pissed.

pun intended.

and now we rest.

aside from my weeklong obsession with "weeds" via netflix streaming, the hubs and i have had a busy few months and are gearing up for an even busier next few months. fortunately this weekend will be low key...netflix (not weeds), dinner together, college football, crockpot meals, and my sweet nephew's first birthday party.

definitely looking forward to it!

last weekend we went to good friend, heather's birthday dinner on friday...saturday we had a wedding (and the hawks disgusting loss)...it was definitely a unique wedding but very fun. unique in the fact that there was a wrestling match on the dance floor...i swear.

the photo booth was fun and we got to spend time with the hub's friends which is nice, as i don't know any of them very well.

here are a couple cute pics...guess which one is pre-drinks and which one is post-drinks.

Happy birthday!

Love,
Aunt nat

i need a net-ervention

my hiatus is due to my new addiction.

::cue music from the show "intervention"::

NETFLIX

not just netflix...but netflix streaming...i'm through 3 seasons of weeds in 5 days.

hot mess.

i need an intervention.

if i can tear myself away from season 4, i'll give you some fun updates. including a wedding with a wrestling match.

thankful...i guess

well...an unwelcomed visitor came to make her monthly appearance. i'm trying to look at it in a positive light:
a) another month to lose some weight on weight watchers (can't do the program when expecting)
b) if we conceive next month i'll be able to take almost all of the summer off in 2012.
c) i'll "get" to use the ovulation kit i paid twenty bucks for. (which should inspire some funny posts, as i'll be trying to pee into a 2 oz cup every morning to test my hormone levels...i'm guessing i'll be peeing on myself. :-/
d) i ate tcby...a lot of it...and didn't even feel guilty.

what can i say? i feed my feelings. :)

despite my disappointment, i know there is a grand plan for my life. i'm just impatient and ready to be a mommy.