Half-Term Happiness

So, what’s happened since I last blogged?  I always think “not a lot” but then when I cast my mind back I suddenly remember things.  Life is hectic in our house at the moment – large amounts of revision for AS levels going on (although not as much as there could be )  Frantic searching of the UCAS site to find a University that will actually take him and copious amounts of prospectuses clogging up the living room (I think our postman has developed a hernia!)  It’s all so complicated and not something I’ve ever done before so fairly stressful too!

In amongst all this joy Thomas passed his driving test – a cause for celebration at the time but now a cause of much worry and irritation as my car is never on the drive when I want it ….. Grrrr!  I used to worry when he was out late on foot – it’s ten times worse now.  My nerves are frazzled!!

OH and I have just come back from two days away in Stratford Upon Avon … ALONE!  Shock horror!  I’d forgotten what it was like to have an adult conversation and be able to enjoy a glass of wine (or beer ) at lunchtime with nothing else to do.  We left Joe with my parents and Tom at home on his own.  This in itself was a cue for Simon to threaten violence if there was any evidence whatsoever that a party or general frivolity had taken  place in the house – fortunately he is a sensible lad and the house was as we left it when we got back!  Anyway, Stratford was lovely and the weather was lovely so everything was fine!

Obviously I took my knitting – quarter of a pair of socks was knit in the car (note to self: go farther afield in future for more car knitting time.)  I am having a bit of a shawl fest at the moment – I  seem to be in the mood for lace knitting.  I have finished Spriteling – which I love.  The yarn is so soft and the edging is so pretty.

Picture is, as usual, rubbish – I really must get out my camera and stop using my ‘phone.  I’ve also just knit my first ‘Ishbel’  everyone seems to have done this pattern except me so I’ve made a small one with some Gold Sparkly Fyberspates Sheila’s Sock.  I’m pleased with the results and I think I shall make a large one.

I finished Tom’s socks – no photo, he’s wearing them !  Oh, and I may have accidentally bought this

So,actually, quite a lot has happened since my last blog – anyway more news on the Kromski next time – I’ve just noticed the time and I have to get Joe to the barbers!