I do enjoy a long weekend, but it also makes it hard to keep track of what day it is, particularly when you throw travel into the mix. We had a really nice weekend with the extended family, even if it was really cold and I am now feeling like a total slug because I haven't exercised for three days. We are all off today for MLK Jr. day, and I'm hoping to get more or less back to my usual routine before we're all back to work and school tomorrow.
As predicted, I did minimal knitting while we were away. Most of the knitting was done on the airplane, in fact. It's been a while since I knit a patterned sock, in large part because the need to look at the sock slows me down. I know it'll be worth it in the end, but it does annoy me just a bit because I'm used to speeding through. When I put the sock away as we were landing yesterday, I'd gotten through the heel flap and turn.
We got home a little after 6 last night, so after dinner (we picked up from the CAVA that just opened up near us), unpacking, throwing some laundry in, and taking a shower, the Mister and I sat down to watch last week's episode of The Pitt and I pulled out another triple-stranded fingering weight scrap hat to work on:
Today I'm going to try to go for a run (though it's likely to be a slow one, as it's snowing lightly), finish up the laundry, and make some edits to a pattern that I just got back from my tech editor. Ruthie will be dropped off later this morning and will need a bath. The Mister is going grocery shopping and Molly has homework to finish up. And later I'm going to wind some yarn and get started on my sweater. It'll likely be a quiet, fairly boring day, but that's what I need right now!
It sounds like a pleasant re-entry. I know Ruthie will be glad to see you (and vice versa). I have a bunch of fingering weight leftovers that I've been wondering what to do with; a nice three-stranded hat might be just the thing. Your sock and hat are looking good!
ReplyDeleteNice to have the extra day off to reset slowly.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're safely home, Sarah, and can take your time getting all re-situated before "real life" shows up again tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have a day off before returning to work! It still sounds like a lot to me but I'm glad it feels quiet for you. I hope the upcoming week is a pleasant one!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are all home safely! Your sock looks lovely! I like the yarn and the pattern! The heel flap and gusset are my favorite sock bits... one really feels quite smart to knit along and suddenly a tube of knitting has a heel! I hope Ruthie's reentry was easy as well!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. I imagine a quiet boring day (although it doesn't sound boring to me) is just the ticket after a fun filled weekend. Now you have a pretty sock and a bright cheery hat to work on. I hope the sweater gets on the needles. I know you've been looking forward to it.
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