I knew that not having my laptop would hinder my ability to get on a computer and check my favorite blogs. However, I didn't realize just how busy I would be with my job also that would keep me away so long.
My son continues to work on my computer and may have it fixed. We have already decided to start shopping to get one AFTER Windows 7 comes out if he can't fix my old one. I've been knitting away and just when I finally get my own camera and learn how to put on pics, I don't have my laptop. So...once again, I have a broken promise with regards to knitting pics. I am making it my priority once I get up and running again on a routine basis.
I've been knitting for my grandson. I made a hat and mittens for him to wear in December and probably through the winter. I have two sweaters finished and a hat and two pair of booties. I crocheted a blanket in the colors of the nursery. Right now I am knitting mittens for my daughter. She was happy with the ones for "Ryan" but then told me she didn't have any of her own....so, I led her to the stash bin and she picked out a wool and that's what I am working on now.
That is...when I don't fall asleep from exhaustion!
I am still hitting the gym most mornings before school at 5:20AM. I love it actually except I do tend to take Friday mornings off. The problem is by 8:00 I am wiped. I love it though. My clothes fit better and I feel physically better than before.
I still have my mom in her own home so that is a lot more work. But, I want to keep her there as long as possible. She is starting to do weird things though so I don't know how long that will be. She insists on filling every grape juice jug up with water and putting it in her fridge now after she finishes the juice. When I told her I had to empty some (there were 10 last week) she was not happy. I told her that if I didn't empty any then I couldn't buy her more juice!
School this year is so busy. There are just so many more very needy kids. I am trying to reinvent lessons to try and get kids motivated and it is taking so much time. They still look at me like I am crazy. I want them to learn what they need to and I really put my heart and soul into teaching. Every year though it seems more and more kids come in and could care less. Their parents don't care either. There is NO motivation anymore just to do well.
Well......I am not going to be doom and gloom on a Friday. Hooray for Friday and Chinese food for supper. After taking mom to bowl and returning her home for the evening, I may just get a chance to knit before my eyes shut!