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1. I lost my hearing in my left ear at the age of 8. I have only 90% hearing in my right and 10% in my left. I can’t wear a hearing aid because the loss it nerve damage. The reason for the loss has never been diagnosed except for the fact it happened right after a two week stay in the hospital because I had croup.

2. I’m a closet adult thumb sucker. It’s really embarassing and I think a lot of people know this about me but don’t talk about it (I know at least 2 other adults who still suck their thumbs). I really only do it at night but sometimes I catch myself thumb in mouth when I’m really tired or stressed. I guess I’m not in the closet about it so much anymore.

3. I eat the thing I dislike the most on my plate first and work my way to my favorite part of the meal last.

4. I hate raisins, but only if they are baked in something. If they are chewy and dried up I like them fine but if they are plump and juicy I will actually gag if I bite into one.

5. I amost always brush my teeth before I leave the house. Even if it means it’s the 5th time that day that I brush them. When I worked in an office I used to brush my teeth at lunch time. I hate the thought of having bad breath.

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This is my latest project. It seems like I always know of at least one pregnant woman. This is the first time I’ve knit anything with lace in it which is strange considering I’ve been knitting for 20-odd years. I love how the piece develops and the pattern is easy to remember. I can just look at the row and know which pattern I need to follow. I was worried about screwing the thing up and having to rip it out a million times.

I’m going away for the weekend for a much needed holiday. When I return next week I will be posting the pattern for the winter set I made for the girls. It’s about time I added a new pattern to my list. I just need to recall the pattern for the hat and type it out.

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Nothing new to report in my life right now. Mostly the same old same old. We’ve moved a computer onto the main floor which means I have easy access to the internet while keeping an eye on the toddlers. I feel like I have a lot more freedom because of it. I can even update my blog from that computer – well as long as my DH can figure why it keeps turning off and re-starting.

I got this great accessory case from my Mom at Christmas. I’m sure it has a hundred and one uses but it’s great for a knitting accessory case. The little monkeys can not open it.
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I was laughing at myself the other day as an experienced knitter that I was struggling to knit some face cloths for the children. For the life of me I couldn’t remember how to do it. It took 4 cloths and an internet search to reveal how it’s done. Here’s the best and last one I created:

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And here at last are the tube socks I’ve been working on. Only the toe needs to be knit. I’m sure I can whip that off this evening. This pattern has been super simple and lots of fun. It came from Better Home and Gardens “Hip Knits”.

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After an evening of fidgeting because I couldn’t knit and due to server connection issues I couldn’t play WoW I thought I’d go crazy. However my sanity is was saved when I found my dpn hiding deep under the couch and the server connect is back to normal. Ah my inner peace has been restored.

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I had this pattern for tube socks and I really wanted a simple project to do after all the work on the bag. I am using yarn from my stash as I promised to do until September. I love making socks for myself because I have pretty big feet and I customize the length so they fit me. The pattern has smaller sizes for children so I think I’ll make a few pairs for the girls too.

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I honestly have nothing on needles right now. Absolutely nothing. I haven’t made a pair of socks in over a year. I think I’m due.

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Here’s the new closure which I think is at least prettier then the old one. It’s also a bigger opening.

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Here’s a view looking in.

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A few more views.

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I took a few pictures of the girls today that I wanted to share. Also the cats, aka the brothers, showed me how a shawl makes for a nice bed.

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Little A

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Little G

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The Brothers

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I can’t believe I haven’t posted for so long. I’ve been busy as usual. Busy or not I’ve been knitting lots. The potty seat bag was finished but I decided I didn’t care for the top and the way it closed and ripped it out today. It actually wasn’t difficult to pull out a double hemmed piece like I thought it might be.

I love this stitch marker – one of 4 that spell F-R-O-G that my aunt Sadie Says gave me for Christmas.

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Old top that would have closed using a drawstring i-cord

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The start of the new top after ripping out the top stitches

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I think my favorite part of the bag is the bottom (well second to the diamond pattern I used in the main part).

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I hope to finish off the top by the weekend.

I am still adjusting to the fact that a new little boy started in my daycare this week. That’s 3 little boys and my 2 girls that I care for. It works out well because I never have more then 4 children in the house at one time.

I’m exhausted more from staying up too late play WoW. Yes I’m still playing and I can’t believe how addicted an adult woman can get to these things. Although I am addicted to knitting so addiction is in the blood.