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Friday, December 19, 2025

Ready to Relax

I'm not quite on vacation (as in I'm not out of town just yet), but I'm officially on vacation from work until January 5, and that goes a long way toward helping me unwind! Ruthie is being picked up by the dog sitter later this morning, and Molly is done with school at noon, so this afternoon will be all about cleaning the house (so I don't have to do it when I come home) and packing. I plan to drop the handmade gifts off at my brother's later on, and this evening we're getting together with the Mister's brother and his family to do our gift exchange. Tomorrow we'll be up at what I'm now referring to as "OMG o'clock" to get the airport for our 6:45 a.m. flight. It's supposed to be sunny with a high of 81ºF in Naples tomorrow!

I have to share one gift I received from the Mister for Chanukah that I think you will all appreciate:


This can sit on my bookshelf and I can update the number as I finish books. It felt pretty fun to be able to start with a big number, but of course it'll all reset come January 1.

My knitting for vacation is mostly set, though I'll have to wind a lot of yarn today. I'm taking supplies for two design projects (both colorwork cowls, one using mini skeins), a hat for me, and a pair of socks for my mother. I figure if I finish all of that, I'll go to the local Michaels and get some kitchen cotton for dishcloths.

And that's where I'm going to leave things for now, because I've got a lot of things to get done today and I need to go to bed early! I hope you have a great weekend, and I'll be back on Monday with a full wrapup of the holiday knitting and perhaps some shots of sunny Florida.
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11 comments:

  1. Katie6:38 AM

    Happy Vacation! Everything is quickly coming together and you'll be in FL in no time :) Here's to some rest, relaxation, and lots of reading time!

    And I love your gift - it is so perfect for you!

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  2. AsKatKnits7:41 AM

    Have a fantastic vacation, Sarah! I also think your gift is awesome! That is a brilliant gift (what a very smart husband you have!!)

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  3. Bonny7:55 AM

    Wishing you safe travels and a wonderful, relaxing vacation! That is a lovely gift and proof that your husband is paying attention!

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  4. Kym8:07 AM

    Enjoy your vacation, Sarah. And I wish you smooth sailing with your preparations today. XO

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  5. Dee10:08 AM

    Have a great vacation. Safe travels and happy knitting.

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  6. Pam11:18 AM

    Enjoy your vacation! I hate the early early flights, but especially flying east, it's the only way to get anywhere at a sane hour for arrival. Happy knitting (and designing).

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  7. Vera3:09 PM

    Happy Vacation Sarah!! And safest travels to you and your family. C&M&I all arrived home last night safely from Aruba...before the high winds and torrential rains (luckily). I was thankful not to be going over to feed Talbot this morning. Love the gift the Mister gave you - perfect!

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  8. Vera3:10 PM

    And...you will have to post progress pics of your "books read" in the new year!

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  9. Jane7:48 PM

    Enjoy sunny warm Florida. Safe travels to all of you. Those early flights are the bunk, that is until you get where you are going. What a great gift for you as a reader.

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  10. Anonymous8:36 AM

    As I'm reading this you are up in the air! (What a wild concept, am I right?) I hope you enjoy a wonderful and relaxing vacation in the warm climate. And I love that book counter, could you share where he got it?

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  11. Vicki Knitorious10:13 AM

    Have a wonderful, relaxing, WARM vacation!

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