Milestones and Rights of Passage

My basement “stuff” isn’t finished yet.  I’m quite frustrated.  I’ve had all those pieces of equipment running non-stop since October 4th.  Surely, stuff must be dry by now?  I keep thinking of how big my hydro bill will be.

I went out and got a new washer and dryer.   I can’t have them delivered until they rip out the wooden base where they will reside.  I can’t wait to be able to wash my own undies.  I’m tired of having to bring my laundry into town – it’s such a pain!  Oh well, I guess I can’t complain if everything’s covered by the insurance.

Anyway, aside from working like a mad-woman, I have a few exciting things to report:

Firstly, Jacob turned 16 last weekend.  My baby is 16-years-old.  I can hardly believe it.  I’m not old enough for him to be 16.  Well, I am… I just don’t feel it – or look it I guess.  One of the advantages of being a young mother:  eventually, your kids look like your siblings.

Secondly, Jacob got his learner’s.  I let him drive all the time.  He really loves me for it.  He’s pretty good at it.  He only gave me one scare.

Guess what this means?  I get to knit while he drives!!!!!

My sister had a birthday 3 days after Jacob.  I was going to take her out for lunch but she wanted to go climbing instead. So, we (her, my nephew Bodhi and I) headed to Lake Placid.

We had a fantastic time.  I tried to climb but I’m a wimp.  I like climbing indoors at her gym (Cornwall Climbing Centre).  I can do that.

She drove and I worked on my Clapotis.

Then I put Clapotis aside to make “Tuques for Troops”.  One of the ladies at work is making 30 boxes to send our soldiers in Afghanistan who don’t have families.  I thought it would be nice to knit them all tuques.  And, yes, it’s cold there too.  If you don’t believe me, here’s where I found my info: Afghanistan climate.  They have extreme weather like we do.  So, a couple of hand-knit tuques should help them out when it’s -25°C.

I should be outside cutting my grass but… I’m pooped from the last two weeks.  I’m getting tones of shifts at work (which is super-good for my bank account but not so good for sleep and housework).  I might watch a few spinning videos instead and cut my grass later this week.  It’s not going anywhere after all right?