Early

I woke up early this morning after two rough nights.  Determined to get my ride in. I can't see when it rains on my ride and I think this bothers me much more then it should.  While I am enjoying another day of nestled up inside, I have plenty of knitting, sewing and study's to get done.  I don't think the kids feel the same.  Soccer has been canceled, they are so sad and I am too, it is a lot of fun watching them play together.  I am thankful for kids who really do play well together, who love each other so much they can often be found on the field holding hands.  I hope this is a life time bond we are creating here. 

What are you working on Wednesdays!

     I haven't been able to knit much this week.  We have started soccer and CBS last week so I felt like we were so busy.  Trying to prepare and get everything together is a task!   I did manage to get some knitting done on Fishers vest.  I am hoping to make it to the store this week to get the buttons for this one and Huck's soon.  That has been the hardest transition for me as I became a mother of three children, a quick run into a store for a small errand just doesn't exist.  Everything takes so much longer.  Turtle pace for the Dows and sometimes there is peace in it, I just have to keep reminding myself of that.

     Please join Ginny and the other lovely ladies over at yarn along today.

Fishing

     We have a favorite local spot that we like to take the kids fishing.   It is a real treat for us, so when Huck woke up this morning and said "I have a idea... LETS GO FISHING!!!" we made it happen!  This summer has been so busy, so we haven't made it out to fish all that much.  Most of my time was spent chasing Fisher around but the olders and Alex got a lot of fishing in and kept bringing in a lot of fish.  They do catch and release so Huck was convinced that it was the same fish each time.   "I caught my friend AGAIN!"
     There was another group of dads with young kids there fishing too, and every time they would catch a fish, Huck would run over to check it out and cheer them on.  He then would sprint back and give us all the details.  They were fishing with minnows and catching pretty good sized bass while we were fishing with worms and catching little blue gill fish.  On the way home however,  Huck began telling these great stories of him catching the huge fish and the other group only catching the little ones.  So you become a fisherman with fisherman like stories at three.  It starts young. 

Simple Saturday

I love seeing other mamas taking good care of their young in nature.  For some reason I find it encouraging.  She was a good mama, standing between us, daring us to cross the fence. 

Long one

After a very hard, long day the littlest things are the sweetest reminders.  

What are you working on Wednesday!!!

     Well, I have finished the body and sleeves of my Bulle.  I must say that this was a true joy to knit.  Just when you got bored with a section something changed to keep it interesting.  It also knit up super fast! Which is a huge plus for me.  I just have the pockets and to choose the buttons left and I am done with time to spare for Harper's Birthday, which never happens .  The only reason it is not fully done is because I have seemed to of lost my size 5 dpns which it calls for, so I will have to go get some more.  This move has been unkind to my knitting stuff.  I really like this pattern and can't wait to knit myself one of these.  If Harper want another one, I wouldn't hesitate for even a minute to make one. 
     I also started another pebble vest for Fisher.  I am hoping that it will fit this time.  It looks a little small.  Last time I thought it looked just right and it ended up being so big Huck got to keep it.  Maybe I am right on the money this time!  I love this pattern and may or may not have the pattern memorized because I have knitted it so much!
    I think it must be the weather but I have been so excited about knitting again.  I love this simple craft so much.  It is truly my therapy, even though most people think I am crazy for saying so.
Please join the lovely Ginny and the other awesome ladies for yarn along today.  While you are at it send her a encouraging note.  She is have some significant pain with two months of pregnancy still to go!  I know this situation all to well, little notes do help.   Even if they are from a complete stranger!  

End of summer

Usually I go kicking and screaming at the end of summer.  I love summer time. However, after a long weekend in the sun, I must confess that I am thankful for a early sunset.  The kids are in bed just a tad earlier and I am looking forward to a season of just a tad more rest.