And now my number 2 is safely ensconced in his dorm room 24 tiny miles away from home, but may as well be light years. I have been a hands on mom for nearly 22 years. #1 turning 21 was bad enough, but this is my baby. He's always been more independent, while #1 was always more responsible, almost biddable! I was a wreck on move-in day. I made it all the way up until it was time to leave him there... (DAMMIT!! Who's cutting onions in here?!?!?!) No, no, I'm fine. Really... I know he'll be home nearly every weekend, but, now he'll be visiting. I don't know how to let go. I've never been precisely good at it. And there is this stupid commercial with dad pulling "memories" out of the car as he cleans it for his daughter to drive off to college... I'm so glad I get this buffer period before that happens to me! See, he's getting an associates in Business here at our local community college, and then he's moving away to college where it's too far for him to come home on weekends. (oh! I think something at dinner might have been a little off...) No really... I'm fine! IpromiseIthinkprobably.... Did I mention I'm not a real big fan of changes?
Anyway, the really complicated shawl, has become a less complicated, not as pretty, but still acceptable shawl. I have overreached again. The socks, are complicated. I have a few ideas to try on them. I have discovered that I really don't like making cuff down socks. I really, really, really dislike the look of the heel on them. I'm glad I discovered this when making ankle length socks instead of knee highs! I have very nearly finished a baby set for a preggers friend... Sweater, pants, small and larger booties, small and larger bib, burpy blanket, and lined bonnet. I still have 2 sweaters, and a pile of hats, mittens, and scarves to go!
Well! That was a wall of text!!! Thanks for sticking with me! And as usual...
Thanks for Noticing me!
