I’m not doing it on purpose. I’m not trying to wield power or torment anyone. I just don’t have all my ducks in a row yet to post the Esther hat pattern. However, I’m getting closer. Veronica took 2 dozen pictures of me in it this morning, and I think that one of them will work out. It is going to look similar to the hat picture she took last time, in that my hands are strategically placed under my chin to hide the extra flesh that’s there.
Why mess with a good thing? It worked the first time.
I still need to knit up a gauge swatch. The swatch will just be stockinette, but it will give you an idea of the gauge the pattern was written for. Maybe I’ll do that at my niece’s birthday party today.
Yesterday went well. I didn’t crash hard until dinner time. The curtains were washed, ironed, and re-hung. All except for one panel that was hiding on my bed and didn’t make it into the washing machine. Dangit.
The family room and portions of the living room were completely disassembled and dusted. It feels SO good to have that done.
I have a list of things that need to be done, spread out over the rest of the week to have my house ship-shape and semi-Christmas-y by Saturday night for the party. Tomorrow, we’re making pressed butter cookies. Mmmmm. Friday, we’re making gingerbread cookies again. I’ll have the girls do it while I’m cleaning something. They’re on half-days for the rest of the week.
Nate found a yummy looking peppermint brittle recipe in the latest Martha Stewart Everyday Food magazine,
so we’re going to try that out. Again, mmmmmm.
Yeah, now we know why I have to hide my ample chin with my hands in hat pictures. But at least I enjoy myself.
Other than the stuffed mushrooms and wassail which will be homemade, I think the rest of the food will come from Costco. Mini-quiche, yogurt covered berries, etc.
I plan to drag out the glittering garlands Friday, the wreaths from the school fundraiser are coming in on Thursday, my Christmas Music i-pod lists are all set…. It’ll be a good time.
I love the holidays.
November 16th, 2005 at 3:44 am
Oh Laura, we are Northwest twins. Your feelings and excitement about the holidays are exactly how I am feeling. My little boy is finally old enough to understand what Christmas is and he likes to tell people, “We are getting ready for Christmas at our house.” He is big on decorating and baking with me. What fun we’ll have with our familes!
I really love reading your blog and checking in with your family!
November 16th, 2005 at 6:53 am
I am totally ready for the christmas cookie extravaganza that is my annual holiday thing. Speaking of Martha–have you seen her holiday cookie magazine? She may be annoying but she makes a tasty looking set of cookies…
Are you planning another hat knit along for your new pattern?
November 16th, 2005 at 12:11 pm
You’ve been busy! It doesn’t even seem lik the holidays should be here! It’s so weird. It’s been so warm here. Not even Fallish. Summerish is more like it. It’s just now getting cold. Ugh, everything is so weird, it gives me anxiety! LoL. anyways, have fun cleaning and cooking! Everything looks yummy!
November 17th, 2005 at 1:04 am
Hi-
I read your blog every day! I thought I would tag you with “20 Things about Me”!
Lynn
November 17th, 2005 at 6:56 am
I’ve always held out till Dec. 1st to put out the christmas decorations and they always come back down the week after Christmas. But I’m thinking of breaking it all out after thanksgiving….at least it’s not as soon as all the stores are.
Fred Meyers was moving the Christmas stuff to the shelves the Halloween stuff was on Halloween night!
November 17th, 2005 at 7:42 am
Mmmm…peppermint brittle…does life get any better than this?
November 21st, 2005 at 3:35 pm
Peppermint brittle sounds yummy – now I’m even more grumpy about missing your party. And why can’t I find the recipe on that website? Is it called something else?
December 24th, 2005 at 1:27 am
looking for Martha’s peppermint brittle recipe please?