Tuesday Musings

 

 

It's a cold Tuesday here! Negative 7 on the way to work, without wind chill. My poor Jeep did NOT want to warm up at all! I warmed my rice bag up and sat on it all the way in! Hee hee... It is up to 3 above now, but still chilly....Brrrr! I want to be home with my cocoa, fuzzy slippers and cozy blankie reading on my couch. Just seems a day to hibernate. We got some snow last night too (no more than 2 inches) so it finally looks like winter here. I suppose the rest of the season will alternate cold - snow - cold - snow...welcome to winter in Wisconsin. I am just so thankful it didn't truly begin until after the new year. There have been many years winter weather comes in November and doesn't leave until May. This year we will have a much shorter winter!

I know I am supposed to be working, but it is quiet again here today, with all the workers out or catching up from the holidays so I can fly through my to-do pile and then maybe jump into the new book I grabbed off the shelf. Today it is Labyrinth by Kate Mosse. It's been on my shelf for a bit and I am looking forward to diving in. I am guaranteed a book full of "modern conspiracy and medieval passion", according to the back cover. Sounds like my kind of book! :)

So Cookie Monster let me know last night that his rental application for the house in town has been accept and he will officially be moving out. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Part of my wants to scream "Wait! You aren't ready! There is still so much to teach you!" The other part of me knows that it is his time and that he needs to learn some lessons on his own. Sigh...the ups and downs of parenting.  How do you just cut the ties and let them go? Prayer...that is the only answer I have!

Tonight I need to take down the Christmas tree and lights. Yesterday was Twelfthnight, officially ending the 12 days of Christmas and the holiday season. While I am glad it is over, I do miss the magic and wonder it brings.

I am also working on some new knitting projects. I am so excited about this mug holder. It is knit in a fair isle pattern and it is the first time I have ever worked a 2 color pattern! Next step...socks! :)

Saturday Contentment

Hello my dear sweet friends.  I'm relaxing on the couch after a very uneventful day.  I am a content Mama with Princess Pea home from her Daddy's house, puppies feeling better after an injury a month ago, time with my beautiful new niece and now relaxing on the couch watching football with my knitting. 

Tomorrow Pea and I, along with our new pastor and his wife and the entire confirmation class will be travelling to a different church so the kids can see how others worship.  I'm so excited about this.  I think that it is good for kids to see the differences and then learn to express their own faith to others.  Our new pastor, Pastor Jim is bringing in a new fresh new perspective and lots of wonderful ideas!  I'm so excited for the changes to come!

 

Princess Pea and I went to Eric and Val's to see the new baby.  What a sweetie... Pea fell completely in love with her. She got to hold her and feed her and she was so excited. 

 

I'm also excited that Miss Emma is finally better.  She ran into a horseshoe pole and caused an internal injury that continued to bleed. She had a softball size abscess on her shoulder.  After 3 visits to the vet and three weeks of bandages, draining and hobbling her, she is finally well enough to run and play with Luna!  Luna is overjoyed to have get playmate back.

 

Work has been very slow.  To the point that I have read three books at work because I have nothing to do.  The latest one was called The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley.  It was such better book than I expected.  I opened it expecting a typical historical romance but was pleasantly surprised by a number of plot twists that left me turning pages without stopping. 

The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley

Well my oldest brother and my godson just stopped in to watch the game and have cookies.  I'm also popping a tater tot casserole into the oven for dinner.  Wishing you all God's Blessing on this beautiful Saturday evening. 

Knitting Therapy



Princess Pea's new hat

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes, you just have to knit. I taught myself to knit (with a few pointers from those more experienced) and I love it. There is something about the yarn moving through my hands, the repetitious motion, and the counting that soothes me.

Trying a new pattern

After a long day staring at a computer screen, endless household chores, and kids that keep me hopping, it is a relaxing way to wind down before bed.

 

 

My faithful knitting companion
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I get the right pattern, I can nearly knit in my sleep now. Knit one, purl one, knit one, purl one…just have to count the rows. Very therapeutic…

 



Finished Product

 

 

I love to know that I am creating something warm and cozy for someone I love. It warms my heart knowing that the hat I am working on will keep a little’s ears warm this winter, or that the cowl will be amazing with the jacket my niece wears. I have plans for many Christmas gifts this year, for family and friends, all homemade (not necessarily all knit though…) I am so excited…I can’t wait to see their faces!

 



On to the next one....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knitting is also the time I find myself thinking on God. I can sit in silence and hear His voice, listen for His instructions, and thank Him for His grace and mercy. It is my God Girl time and I treasure every second.

 

 

 

Another trial for Princess to wear...Boot Cuffs

 

 

 

 

 

“Be still and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10

“Let my words fall on you like rain.” Deuteronomy 32:2

“He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23