Part 2

Well, it happened. It’s finished. I plead, beg, and pray that there won’t be anymore cursed BIRTHDAY PARTIES for many, many months. If I make one more doll for someone other than Olivia or Veronica, I’ll be denounced as a BIG, FAT LIAR and subsequently disowned.

On a lighter note, here’s how I spent two days of last week.

First, there was a sweater.

Then the sweater discovered love. (Well, a hastily cross-stitched heart anyway).

They had twins.

Then came the eyes (which I’m not completely happy with, but I was racing the clock at this point).

They all fit together and lived happily ever after. The End.

Abby was so funny at the party. After Megan opened the gift and expressed warm appreciation, Abigail gave me a big hug and gushed. “She LOVED it mom! You’re the best knitter in the whole world! My mom made that. I love you mom!” Yes, my daughter was proud of me. She was exctatic. It felt good.

SO, onward and upward. I was struck by fear and nausea the other day when I realized that September 1st is rapidly approaching, and the girls’ school backpacks aren’t done yet. Abby’s isn’t even started. The whole strap issue is holding me up. I really like Yvette’s suggestion from many weeks ago about canvas tape and D rings, but I haven’t gone and done anything about it yet. Why do I do this to myself? I could have spent half the money, a fraction of the time, and not the tiniest bit of stress and worry by just going out and purchasing backpacks! As it is, I’m toying with the idea of buying one for Abby and just finishing up Olivia’s. Think about it, I would have all that glorious Lamb’s Pride to myself! (Actually, I’d probably make her a sweater with it). I’m not sure if the girl or the husband will go for it. I’ll keep you posted.

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