The Times (and my blog) they are a changing...

Hi everyone. I say this like I have a lot of readers...LOL On the off chance that I do have people reading this other than myself and the people that I talk to enough to just tell them...I'm combining this blog with my craft blog. I had originally planned to get rid of this one and leave a link to the other blog and start posting there about my life and crafting, but I'm not sure how I want to handle it now. I seem to have more readers here, but I'm not positive; I only have site meter on this blog, not my craft one for some reason...LOL

I guess I'll do a little more research and decide which method is best. Maybe it would be just as easy to delete the other blog and combine everything here. Any opinions? Does anyone care? LOL :)

****Edited to add...***

Okay, I've got a sort of trial solution: For the next few months, I'm going to move the blogs to wordpress (I want to see if I like it) and combine them into one. I would love it if you would check it out and let me know which format you like better; which look etc. I will be keeping both of my blogs here on blogger as well, and may very well end up coming back.

Just wanted to make sure that everyone knew where to find me if they wanted to. So here's my new blog's address so you can all keep up on my fascinating life and all my scintillating knitting projects. :)

Kalamazoo Mommy Knits

Hope to see you there.

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Feeling so much better...

Wow, my last post was depressing, wasn't it? I'm feeling much better now. Turns out that I needed to tweak my meds; not how much or what kind, just when I take them. Crazy huh? I'm taking the Zoloft in the evening rather than right before bed. I'm also taking my pain meds earlier in the morning, so I wake up raring to go now, rather than having the lag in the morning when I can get around, but it's a little slower. It's making me happier, Jacob happier, TJ happier and things all around better.
I'm still having trouble sleeping and feeling a lack of energy much of the time, though. Dr. M has referred me for a sleep study on July 2nd. I'm kind of nervous about it. The thought of being watched and monitored while I sleep is a little freaky to me. It's at the Radisson Hotel downtown, so I'm trying to think of it as a little vacation instead of a medical test. They want me there at 8 pm and I stay until 7 then next morning. They asked me what time I go to bed, usually. There's a tricky question; doesn't seem like it should be, does it? It depends on Jacob, my mood, whether or not I can actually fall asleep etc.; anywhere from 11pm to 2am. What will I do there, I wonder? Clearly I'm not going to go to sleep at 8 or 9 pm. I'm hoping I can bring my I-Pod and spend some time knitting and listening to a good book at the same time. We'll see. I'm doubting I'm going to be allowed to take my sleeping pills, which I've been taking less lately anyway to see if that changes how tired I am during the day; so far it hasn't, btw.
I've been knitting a lot lately, but even more than that, I've been spinning. Sort of. I've spun my first singles ever on Tuesday night. The people who say it's addictive and it's relaxing are so right. Who would have ever imagined that I'd be taking the wool shorn off a sheep, or alpaca, or wherever the hell mohair comes from (LOL) and turning it into yarn. I'm such a knitting/spinning God, NOT!!! This is definitely something I think I'm going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE and I've already asked for my first spinning wheel for my birthday. Although, I'm thinking of selling one of my newer Coach bags on E-bay to "earn" the money myself.
Speaking of E-Bay and selling, I'm in the middle of my first experience with that right now. It's "the bag that started it all": The Carly Bag! Once I finally got it, I decided that I didn't like it. It was too big. Apparently it was the regular Carly bag that I wanted, not the Large one. So I put it up for sale about a week ago. Only a few hours to go and one bid, but lots of watchers. We'll see how it goes. Now I'm caught in looking at the new Coach shoes on ebay. I'm obsessed with Coach shoes (even more than bags, I think; you don't have to move a bunch of crap when you want to change shoes, LOL). The original plan for me was to buy some of the amazing ArtYarns yarn that I would never spend "real" money on. I want me some Silk Raphsody so badly, not to mention Regal Silk, Beaded silk, cashmere (2 or 5), silk ribbon...hell, any of Iris's yarns, that woman rocks my world!!
Okay, time to go. My boys are going to be home from Up North in about a half hour; I came back last night and they stayed the extra day; and I want everything ready to get Jake to bed at a decent hour (wish me luck with that...LOL)
Night Y'all.

One of those days

I'm having one of those days when I ask myself why I have children; and why in God's name I'm trying to have another one. Jacob is pushing every button I have and some I didn't even know existed. I'm not feeling well today, I have an infection in my mouth that's killing me and Jake is like a shark that smells blood in the water. He seems to know I'm less "together" than usual and is taking full advantage of it. He refused to take his nap today, he consistantly does everything I tell him not to do and then smiles at me triumphantly. Right now I'm feeling like I shouldn't even be a parent. Clearly I have no clue how to handle this behavior. All I've done is get mad and scream at him and spank him, neither of which are things that work. He's driving me crazy and right now I just want to pack everything up and leave; just go somewhere and be alone for a year or two. I know this will pass and I'll feell more human when I'm feeling better (I think my period is also coming) , but right now I really just want to curl up in a ball and cry my eyes out. I just want to GO AWAY!!!

More Memes

Brooke made me do this one...:)

You Are 40% Pure

You're not so innocent... in fact, you're quite unpure. You have seen and experienced a lot. And you're no worse for the wear!

The 100 Question Purity Test

Am I vain? Aren't we all?

You Are 55% Vain

You're a little vain, but more than anything you have a healthy amount of confidence. Thinking the world of yourself is great. Just don't think less of those who aren't as pretty as you!

How Vain Are You?

I passed 8th grad science. YAY. I feel good about myself. I'm as smart as a 13 year old. Cool.

You Passed 8th Grade Science

Congratulations, you got 7/8 correct!

Could You Pass 8th Grade Science?

Believe it or not, I also passed the 8th grade math meme, but I closed the window. I got 8/10 on it and I swear I'll find it and take it again to prove it...LOL

Gotta run. Several new knitting projects calling my name. :)
Night Y'all.

Knitting Meme

Got this from Chez knit.

Mark with bold the things you have knit at least once,
with italics the ones you plan to do sometime, and leave the rest.

Afghan
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting (modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street) - sounds interesting (My note: it does, but it's not something that I think I'd really ever do, so I feel like italicizing it would be akin to cheating)
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money
Button holes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dyeing with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cozies…)
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars
Olympic knitting - next year for sure
Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
Knitting with DPNs
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dyeing yarn
Steeks - ?I'm going to leave it italic, b/c I really want to try this, but to be honest it scares the shit out of me.
Knitting art
Knitting two socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching - should do more of this
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self-patterning/self-striping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mitts/arm warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories
Knitting in public

Happy Mother's Day

First and foremost, Happy Mother's Day to all of you mommies out there. I hope that you had a wonderful day!!  I did.  Spent the morning in Texas with my girlfriend Brooke and my surrogate father, "Papa Wynne".  Jake has been asking for "Aunt Brooke" and "Papa Wynne" all afternoon. I just found out that they lost their dog, Shadow, tonight, so kind and loving thoughts sent their way are always much appreciated!!  Prayers, if that's what you do, are great as well.

After leaving Mineral Wells, we headed out to Oklahoma City to visit the Memorial b/c I wanted to; yes, that's how I chose to spend Mother's Day.  It was one of the most moving places that I've ever been to. It was also, and I didn't expect this, one of the most peaceful and the most serene places that I've been as well as one of the saddest.  It's like both peace and deep sadness are almost palpable there.  I was awed.  I would like to go back and spend some time there when it isn't so hot (I burned my back on the 9:01 wall trying to get a clear picture of 9:03) and when the museum is open and there is more time.  I would have liked to have more time in the city, it seems quite beautiful, but we still had 3 hours back to Kansas and Jacob was so good and we knew he couldn't be good for much longer.  So off we went.  

We stopped for a bite to eat and drove straight through, getting back around 10 or so.  Now the boys are sleeping and I'm still awake.  I think I'll probably knit for a little while and then listen to a knitting podcast (my newest discovery - aren't I an exciting person?!?!) while I drift off to sleep.  

Again, I hope that everyone had a great weekend and a great mother's day to all you Mamas out there.  

Night, y'all.   

 

Technorati tags: Oklahoma City, Memorial, Mother's Day

Saturday Six - 161

I usually don't get to look at this before the middle of the week, but here I am in a hotel room in Mineral Wells, TX, Brookie just left and TJ and Jake a sound asleep. So here I am just doing a quick "weekender" and going to bed.


Here we go....

1. How often do you dream while you’re sleeping?
Lately, at least once a night and it's been like a soap opera with the storyline seeming to follow or be similar from one night to the next; something to do with someone I know who looks like Sean Stewart but isn't...strange, huh? Guess I overdid it with that Sons of Hollywood marathon when they canceled the show...LOL

2. What percentage of dreams do you actually remember details from the next morning?
I'd guess about 60% or so...the details fade, though, if I don't spend a little time thinking about the dream as soon as I wake up.

3. What is the strangest location you have ever had a dream set in?
I honestly couldn't tell you right now. Too late and too tired. I'll think of something, though, and eventually update this, or post a new post to answer it. It's going to bug me now...

4. Take the quiz: What do your dreams mean?

What Your Dreams Mean...

Your dreams seem to show that you're a very well adjusted and happy person. Overall, you are very content in your life. Your dreams tend to reflect your insecurities. You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.

What Do Your Dreams Mean?

5. Have you ever solved a real-life problem through something that happened in a dream?
I don't think so.

6. Have you ever looked up elements of a dream you have had in a dream dictionary, and if so, did the definition make sense to your life at that time?
Never for a specific dream. I've looked at the dictionaries and thought, "hey, I've dreamed something like that" but I can never remember when I dreamed it so I don't know if it was relevant or not.


There you go. Noting very exciting in my answers, but that's it. I'm probably going to spend a lot of time obsessing over my dreams now...GREAT...LOL Especially now that I'm trying to get pregnant, I'll relate everything to that. Fun, fun, fun.
Night, y'all.