I'm not dead.
Just feeling... quiet. Very, very quiet. Been seriously nesting, although not knitting much. By the time this kid is born, the house will have never been cleaner or more organized.
Anyway, I finished this cool, slinky summer scarf for Kristen about a month ago (started over a year ago -- sigh) before I went to see her for a belated birthday visit, never got around to blogging it before now. Tech details on Ravelry. The yarn (5% ceramic...!!) was a pain to work with -- despite being very slick, it had a tendency to get caught on stuff, or to want to be a bit splitty (even on my Addis), I think because of the chained construction -- I can see why it was discontinued. Still, it was worth it, because I think the coral red colour is very becoming on her. (She's camera shy though, and preferred I not show her face.)
OK, some random updates, in no particular order:
- The baby bump is really starting to show. Feeling good, aside from frequent massive heartburn (apparently the kid is going to be born with a headful of hair), associated insomnia (good training, I figure), and occasional low back pain (chiropractor has been helpful). Been feeling the baby move for a while now, and I think I'm gaining an appropriate amount of weight. Still, I need to reorganize my closet and clothes drawers into two categories: things I can still wear, and things that must be put away for later. Pictures to follow, eventually, promise. Next ultrasound is in a week (rather late, at 24 weeks instead of the standard 20), but I've decided not to find out the sex, and Derek is in agreement; I've always liked surprises. Christmas due date, if I haven't mentioned it here before now. Promise the kid won't be named Joseph, Mary, Holly, Rudolph, Nick, etc.
- Work is going to be unbelievably busy and stressful this fall, as one of my colleagues just gave notice today. Argh.
- We are about *this* close to starting to get walls prepped and painted in the bedrooms upstairs, including the nursery, if my boss will let me have a few days off in September in light of the above news. The new Behr Premium Plus Ultra colour palette is GORGEOUS, plus low VOC... yay! I think Derek and I might have done more interior painting by now if these colours had been available earlier. I do intend to blog the transformations when they occur...
- Spent a long weekend with Kristen attending the Montreal Canadian Bead Oasis Show a couple weeks back, taking three classes, and enjoying Montreal's fabulous restaurants and shopping. Next time I do this (whenever that might be, what with impending motherhood and all), I am wearing more sensible shoes. I looked good enough to pass for a Montrealer, I think, but DANG did my feet and shins hurt. Life is too short for hobbling around in unsupportive or painful shoes. Anyway, I will post pics of my finished projects from the classes at some point as well, including -- surprise -- a CROCHETED beaded bracelet! (M-F, could you please email me a picture of your birthday bracelet that you would be OK with me posting here? I forgot to photograph it for posterity before giving it to you... Thanks!)
- Bought a labelmaker yesterday. I LURVE my new toy. Yes, I am a geek.
Seriously, though, I will try to update the blog/Twitter/Facebook/Flickr a little more often. Sorry for the recent radio silence.
Anyway, I finished this cool, slinky summer scarf for Kristen about a month ago (started over a year ago -- sigh) before I went to see her for a belated birthday visit, never got around to blogging it before now. Tech details on Ravelry. The yarn (5% ceramic...!!) was a pain to work with -- despite being very slick, it had a tendency to get caught on stuff, or to want to be a bit splitty (even on my Addis), I think because of the chained construction -- I can see why it was discontinued. Still, it was worth it, because I think the coral red colour is very becoming on her. (She's camera shy though, and preferred I not show her face.)
OK, some random updates, in no particular order:
- The baby bump is really starting to show. Feeling good, aside from frequent massive heartburn (apparently the kid is going to be born with a headful of hair), associated insomnia (good training, I figure), and occasional low back pain (chiropractor has been helpful). Been feeling the baby move for a while now, and I think I'm gaining an appropriate amount of weight. Still, I need to reorganize my closet and clothes drawers into two categories: things I can still wear, and things that must be put away for later. Pictures to follow, eventually, promise. Next ultrasound is in a week (rather late, at 24 weeks instead of the standard 20), but I've decided not to find out the sex, and Derek is in agreement; I've always liked surprises. Christmas due date, if I haven't mentioned it here before now. Promise the kid won't be named Joseph, Mary, Holly, Rudolph, Nick, etc.
- Work is going to be unbelievably busy and stressful this fall, as one of my colleagues just gave notice today. Argh.
- We are about *this* close to starting to get walls prepped and painted in the bedrooms upstairs, including the nursery, if my boss will let me have a few days off in September in light of the above news. The new Behr Premium Plus Ultra colour palette is GORGEOUS, plus low VOC... yay! I think Derek and I might have done more interior painting by now if these colours had been available earlier. I do intend to blog the transformations when they occur...
- Spent a long weekend with Kristen attending the Montreal Canadian Bead Oasis Show a couple weeks back, taking three classes, and enjoying Montreal's fabulous restaurants and shopping. Next time I do this (whenever that might be, what with impending motherhood and all), I am wearing more sensible shoes. I looked good enough to pass for a Montrealer, I think, but DANG did my feet and shins hurt. Life is too short for hobbling around in unsupportive or painful shoes. Anyway, I will post pics of my finished projects from the classes at some point as well, including -- surprise -- a CROCHETED beaded bracelet! (M-F, could you please email me a picture of your birthday bracelet that you would be OK with me posting here? I forgot to photograph it for posterity before giving it to you... Thanks!)
- Bought a labelmaker yesterday. I LURVE my new toy. Yes, I am a geek.
Seriously, though, I will try to update the blog/Twitter/Facebook/Flickr a little more often. Sorry for the recent radio silence.
1 Comments:
Glad to hear that you are feeling good, hon! Tell the baby hi from me. :D
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