Pretty, no? First time stringing twinkly Christmas lights in the garden. Kids will really bring out that Christmas magic in a person, you know what I mean? I love my kids so much I really think my heart is going to explode. They inspire me to make the world a more sparkly place. And a Chirstmas-lighty place. You know what I mean?
I love Christmas lights. I love my kids. I love this little area of our yard. Especially since all the millions of leaves are temporarily cleaned up.
Now. Let's talk knit:
I woke up in a panic last night because it seems, once again, I set the bar too high. This time, the "bar" is making Christmas gifts. Knitting them, mostly. I'm not a good knitter, but after a year of doing it, I'm ok. I have tenacity. And I persevere.
At 6:46 a.m. this morning I finished....(drum roll please)...The Big Lace Scarf! (modeled by daughter.)
Then I finished the Hurricane Hat! Modeled begrudgingly by my dad. He's from the Bronx. Got it? He really doesn't have time for crap like modeling a imperfectly knitted hat that makes him "look homeless." My dad doesn't mince words. (I fully received that gene. It rocks.)
Both gifts turned out on the rough side. I know you'll say..."commme onnn....they look grrreat!" But, photography can also make my skin look perfect. So. Cut it out right now. If you saw the top of the Hurricane hat, you would think quietly to yourself..."Man, Hurricane Katrina was less devistating!"
So, you'll understand that I was hesitant to give the gifts away because they weren't "perfect." But, give them away to the "giftees" I did, so they could be worn now, when cold weather is here (because you can be SURE I'm not re-knitting them AGAIN. Hell. No.)
Two down. And more imperfect knitted gifts to come! How lucky for the receivers!
I wonder if my knitted gifts are those that get shoved in the back of the closet once unwrapped and fakely oogled over. Hmm. That's a very sad thought. I want to cry. Guess I'll have to go knit to make myself feel better. Try, try again! I love to knit. I really do. Sniff.
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