Purls in the Park

Icky All Around

We're just getting over the flu.  And now we're teething - at least three new molars!  And yes, we're all teething because when Young One is teething, we all feel it.  And hear it. 

Knitting Update

Its been awhile since I wrote about knitting.  When a child comes into the picture I've seen a lot of blogs change focus, and this one is no exception. 

Young One has been sick the last few days with a fever over 104 degrees, Eek.  Poor little guy has been lying around or sleeping most of the day, with little bursts of energy after his dose of Tylenol kicks in.  I haven't done much for the last few days other than keep the apartment and us going, and comforting Young One.  I was able to squeeze in a little knitting after he went to sleep for the night.

Here's the back of the Central Park Hoodie.  I'm pretty pleased with myself.  The pattern is very straight forward which is good for my lack of attention span these days.  The color is waaaaay off - the yarn is a light green Cascade 220 Heathers color 9207.  Its part of my obsession with all things lime that emerged about a year ago.  Can't explain it at all.  On the upper left is about half of the Left Front of the cardigan.  While I wish I had used a different color - a jewel toned blue or wine color - I still feel a little jazzed about this sweater which will hopefully carry me through the Right front, the two arms and the finishing.  Having a little momentum is important for me to keep an item out of the UFO pile.  I think I have at least 10 UFOs, some from a few years ago. 

Over Christmas I finished this little number out of necessity, since I've lost my hats.

Yes, I look like turtle lady supreme, but I did take this photo myself, during one of the few moments that Young One did not require my undivided attention.  I used Cascade Alpaca Bulky which is oh so warm and soft.   The pattern is a simple K3, P1.  Mindless knitting. 

Here's a parting shot of Young One.  His latest trick is that he has learned how to clasp his hands.

Post-Christmas Mulch

Sunday 8 a.m.   Get dressed and head off to the Park Slope Food Coop for milk, other baby supplies and some nosh for the week.  Drive up Berkeley Place between 6th and 7th Avenues to an oddly surreal sight.  Both sides of the street are lined with parked cars, as usual.  But fifteen, count em, fifteen cars had ex-Christmas trees tied to their roofs. 

I understand why trees migrate from living rooms to the curb, but why to the tops of cars?

This is why.

NYC Recycles!