Month: June 2010
Mining Done
I just finished ‘mining’ this blog for entries in M and B’s portfolios for the superintendent (actually, B’s is mostly a place to put his essays and drawings, I’ll turn in his standardized test). I didn’t make as many notes Continue reading Mining Done
Surely There’s a Way…
This morning at breakfast, the boys and I were comparing and contrasting knit and crochet, machine knitting and hand knitting ( I taught them the chain stitch yesterday, and this morning M made one that was as tall as he Continue reading Surely There’s a Way…
That’s My In-Laws!
Kings Point Spotlight – Cookie Cafe Part 1 of interview with Daddad Dr. Gene Guest ’66 – P2
Following M, or trying to
The next Swallows and Amazons book has not come in at the library yet: so M and I have been reading shorter books, and magazines. When he chooses books, they tend to be non-fiction. We’ve been on a hippo jag, Continue reading Following M, or trying to
Waterguns are VERY important to M. Memorial Day
He even used his allowance to buy one for B, so he’d have someone armed to splash with. Of course, hotdogs are also important to M. K thought the Hawaian Delight cake turned out just fine.
Pattern progress
I’m so happy with the way the pattern chart is turning out for the Ivy Vine Mittens – I’d love to post it here and show it to you, but that’s what I’ll be charging money for in who in Continue reading Pattern progress
Daddad’s lawn tractor
It’s fun to ride with Daddad when you are little Ride and steer when you are 7, But they give you the wheel when you are 12, and it’s cool, even when they threaten to put you to work.
Cat’s are too dignified.
Even when they are stuck. Kiki walked along the top of the fence to DH, who lifted him down, claws grasping the fence. Dignity must be maintained.
Crayons
What is this Bird?
We saw it in Valley Cottage on Someone’s lawn, on Stockton Road.
How do you like your Knitting Patterns?
I think I’m coming un-stuck from the how to do this Ivy Vine Mittens Pattern block I’ve had. When I decided to write it up in 5 sizes, I realized that not only the width would be different for each Continue reading How do you like your Knitting Patterns?