Things have been crazy busy here since the summer. There has been knitting, but not a lot.
Knitting - Still working on Vonica. Picked it up yesterday for the first time in months. Before that I made a pair of mitts for Emma, some dishcloths to replace our old ones, etc.
Teaching - I started teaching beginner knitting at my LYS last fall and I'm still going. I've had a lot of fun meeting all my students. Fortunately, my guitar teaching is done for the semestser. I love all the funny things the kids say but I will enjoy not having class on Fridays during December.
Reading - House Rules by Jodi Picoult and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I have to admit that I read the ending in House Rules. The suspense was getting to me. I can enjoy the book much more when I'm not worrying about what's going to happen to people. My book club's selection for January is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. The unofficial December book for those who can read it is Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie. I'd love to read this but doubt I'll have time.
Family - We're deep in the robotics season now. Combine that with Emma trying to finish up PE for school, making an appointment for her driver's license, going on school visits and filling out college applications, etc. and things are kind of hectic. This fall, Emma was involved in a musical (The Pajama Game). I helped with costumes and was the Board Liaison (volunteer coordinator plus other duties). It was a great show but I was so glad for it to end. (Bonus points for me: I said no to having these same duties for the spring show!)
Church - This Sunday there is an orchestra concert at our church and we're hosting a cookie reception afterward. The last two years we have gone through almost 30 dozen cookies. When I checked the freezer on Sunday, there were four bags of cookies. So I started baking: Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut, Peppermint Patty Brownies, and Chocolate Covered Pretzels. I'm hoping to make a few more kinds before Saturday. Then there is the Christmas Pageant reception the week after, etc.
So...I will start knitting more in January. What's keeping you busy right now?
you have been busy - all good stuff, though! enjoy these hectic times (next year is going to seem weirdly quiet!)
Posted by: Mary | December 07, 2011 at 06:11 AM
Wow, you really have been busy! Have you read Rebecca before? It's on of my favorites.
Posted by: Carole | December 07, 2011 at 08:15 AM
wow, glad you came up for air-right now our new puppy is keeping me busy-such a cuddle bug!
Posted by: lydia | December 07, 2011 at 01:36 PM
welcome back! busy here, too, probably too much so. i'm guessing my two dozen i have for you aren't going to make much of a dent! :)
Posted by: vanessa | December 07, 2011 at 08:59 PM
My daughter introduced me to Jodi Picoult. I haven't read many but so far my fave is Plain Truth. And, Rebecca is one of my faves too.
Posted by: erin | December 08, 2011 at 07:42 AM
It's a relief to know I'm not the only one with too much to do. I've been working part time at two different jobs and looking for full-time work, and we did the annual Pedal for Paws charity bike ride for the shelter before I resigned. Now we're getting ready for Christmas...though I do some knitting, I'm not making huge progress on any one thing.
Posted by: Debby | December 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM