The countdown.

It’s December 22nd.  I can’t believe Christmas manages to sneak up on me every time.

I’ve been knitting like a madwoman trying to get things done on time.  I’m doing pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

Actually, I didn’t knit a lot of my gifts this year.  It’s tough when you question whether people appreciate it. 

Either way, here are a few pics.  I’m really behind on what’s been going on.

Pardon the quality.  D’Arcy took this pic with my phone.  It’s not too bad.  Anyway, that’s my Wurm and the shorter Wurm that I made for Sharon at work.

I had some leftover yarn so, I’m currently making this scarf to match her Wurm.  It’s not for Christmas though.  It’s just in my purse for when I’m waiting.

I finished these in a few days for my sister Mel.  They turned out nice.

I’m doing really well on France’s February Lady.  I worked on it for about four hours last night while I watched movies with Jacob.

I almost bought this hat at Adirondack Yarns last weekend in Lake Placid but, I couldn’t bring myself to pay $25 for it.  PLUS, it’s made in China.  Not even made by someone’s hands.  I was shocked ’cause it was for sale in a yarn shop.  You would think…  Anyway, I took some pics of it and I fully intend to figure it out… in a couple of months.

I also saw this hat at the yarn shop and thought it was really cool.  It’s reversible.

I thought it was pretty cool.  I was thinking of making one for Scott but… then decided against it.  His son wears the socks and the clogs I made him.  Maybe I should make Grant one!  At least he would wear it!  Hahah.

I forgot to take pictures of Sharon’s Felted Clogs.  Bummer.  Now, I have to wait for her to send me some.

I also still don’t have any pics of our Lake Placid weekend. 

I’ve just worked five nights shifts.  I came home yesterday morning, slept ’till a little past noon ’cause I had a lot of things to do around the house.  I didn’t do any of them.  Went into town and did some shopping, groceries and had a poutine!  It’s been a while since I’ve had one of those.  What a treat!

Jacob and I watched two movies, which is why I got a lot done on France’s sweater.

This morning, I slept ’till noon for the first time in about 10 years!    I wanted to hit my usual class at the gym but… guess what? I missed it.  This night shift stuff is for the birds!  Mind you, five in a row is not really the norm.  I’m not used to it anymore.  My body will adjust I suppose.

Scott’s visiting his parents in Toronto.  I’m off, he’s gone.  Figures!  I suppose it will give me a chance to catch up on some housework.  I can’t remember the last time I washed my floors.  Kinda gross I guess but, I’m not that dirty.  Not that many people live in this house.  I’m more concerned about the three weeks’ of laundry I still haven’t put away.  That’s my project for the day.  And, while I’m doing that, I’ll be cleaning out my closet.  There are items in there that I haven’t worn in a few years.  They’re taking up hangers for nothing.

I’m off tomorrow too.  Wooohooo!