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?