Longest blog break ever!  And it was a knitting break, too.  All I produced this whole summer were these two socks for Lisa Lloyd's patterns, Corduroy Sock in cranberry and Fence Row in blues, both samples which are now photographed on the patterns.  The patterns are a joy to work up, especially in Barb Parry's gorgeous new line of sock yarn at Foxfire Fibers.  After I sent these off, I started a new pair of Corduroy socks in some Trekking I had laying around.

This summer was chock full of activity.  I ran our a local team of 65 swimmers.  We went to Aruba with my sister's family.  We have been hosting German visitors for 2 weeks.  I was away a couple times with my daughter at her swim meets.  And I negotiated and accepted a new full time job which starts in a couple weeks.

I have been trying to set up support systems for myself to ensure that I can handle the job without losing my mind!  Cleaning services, help with driving kids around from a high school senior we know, and grocery delivery should help.  I am also going with a friend to one of these meal preparation places where you assemble meals, bring home and freeze for later use.

Hopefully, there will be time for knitting.  I've come to accept the fact that the next few years may be lean knitting years with my kids at the stages they are in and me working.  I'm going to just keep plugging away with this quiet little blog, though.  It calms me down to know it's still here.

 

Comments

[Annie]

Picture me sitting here with a shocked look on my face when I saw "My Knitting Life" highlighted on my blog reads. Glad to see a post!

Sounds like you've got a great plan in place. The kids are also at an age where they can do more around the house to help you out as well.
Good luck!

[Kim]

Good to see you again! You are probably right about the knitting time, but it will be waiting there for you when you do have time. About 5 years ago, I was were you are at now and about the only thing I did was sit and spin when the morning and evening news was on...LOL. Enjoy these years with your kids, they go by fast!

[Kim]

Good to see you again! You are probably right about the knitting time, but it will be waiting there for you when you do have time. About 5 years ago, I was were you are at now and about the only thing I did was sit and spin when the morning and evening news was on......I didn't have to think when I spun....LOL. Enjoy these years with your kids, they go by fast!

[Donna]

I'm glad you're posting, however infrequent. As a member of the "post once a month" club myself, it still seems fun to me to knit even if progress is slow. Please keep us posted - I love your knitting.

[jill]

So nice to read your blog today. Swim team is a huge committment from a participation standpoint. To be incharge ... I cannot imagine. It's no wonder you haven't had much time for blog updates or knitting. Whenever - whatever, I always enjoy your knitting wisdom and calm voice.

[monica]

Glad you had a nice summer! Congrats on your new job. You're very smart to think of support groups.

[kathleen]

Congrats on the job. Change is hard but also good. I hope you all adapt very quickly. And enjoy the knitting time when you have it.

[Julia]

Yay, you're back! I've missed you but figured you were having a very busy summer of fun with the fam. Hey, I've tried those meals you prepare and take home, here they're called Super Suppers. I have been fairly impressed with them. As much as I prefer to cook and all, sometimes there just is no time to do it right at the end of a busy work day. The socks are gorgeous - I knew you'd have something to show. Good luck with the new gig.

[Suzanne]

Hello, it was nice to read your post. Wow, your life has really gotten busy (as if it wasn't already :) ). Good luck to you with the new job.

I am finding that with the kids getting older, I actually seem to have less time for knitting and spinning during certain times of the year than I did before, too. It goes in waves. As long as you always have an easy sock on the needles or something like that, you won't lose it. It will be there for you when you have more time again.

[Ruth]

It so lovely to read one of your posts again. I missed you.

Regardless, it sounds as though you are so extremely well despite being very busy. Now that is quite the accomplishment.

Your Corduroy and Fence Row socks look so comfy.

Keep well. I look forward to reading your blog posts no matter how infrequent.

[Julia]

Hellow in there! Just wanted to tag you and see how you are doing. Miss you.

[cynthia]

Hi Girly,
I love these socks you made one day i need to get that yarn so you can make me that pair you were gonna make some time back.
I love to see all the neat stuff you make.
I love ya girl.
Love Cynthia