This past week has been something, hasn't it? Molly's had a really hard week at school, it's been raining off and on since Monday, and, well, you all know about what's been going on in the world (and if you don't, trust me, you don't want to). So I thought I'd round out the week by focusing on some good things that have happened this week.
Good Thing 1:
Last week I had a breast MRI. This is the third time I've had one in addition to my annual mammogram because of a family history and dense tissue. I was getting a bit concerned that I hadn't gotten my results at the end of the week (my appointment was midday on Thursday) because I usually get them the same day as my appointment or the next. But I got the results first thing Monday morning: all normal!
Good Thing 2:
Thanks to the warmer temperatures we've had and to the rain, the last pile of snow in our backyard has finally melted. Hurrah!
Good Thing 3:
After taking almost two months to finish the first one, I've finished the second sock of the pair for my mother and they're just what I hoped! You'll have to forgive the crummy photo (it's been gloomy all week). Obviously they're blocking and still wet, but I'm hopeful the sun will make an appearance sometime this weekend and I can take some better photos for an official FO post.
Good Thing 4:
I completely forgot to mention it on Monday, but our dryer is fixed! For those of you wondering how a dryer could leak (I know I was), the issue was that the exhaust tube had somehow fallen out of its socket, so all the hot moist air that would normally be shunted outside was instead hitting the dryer, condensing, and pooling out. Our handyman was able to get it reconnected and secured it better than it was originally, and we've been doing laundry all week with no issues.
Good Thing 5:
I've found another sweater to knit now that I've decided not to continue with Shakespeare in Love, and I have some handspun that should be perfect for it, so I will be swatching soon.
Good Thing 6:
My birthday is on Monday, and for the first time I can remember, it won't be cold and/or snowy. In fact, it's supposed to be sunny and near 70ºF! Of course, it is a Monday and I still have to work, but it'll be nice taking Ruthie for walks without having to be all bundled up.
We got plans for a birthday dinner out with my mother (my father will be away) and my in-laws on Saturday evening, but otherwise I'm planning a quiet weekend. With the time change, Ruthie will likely sleep in on Sunday, but we're losing an hour of sleep, so I'm not sure it'll matter. At least there will be more daylight!
I hope you've got some good things happening in your life right now and that you are able to take a nap on Sunday afternoon if you need it!
A post with a plethora of good things is something to celebrate, Sarah! Thank you for sharing so much goodness with us all! I am happy that your results were good, that those socks are done (and they are gorgeous!) and that your dryer had an easy-ish fix! Happy Early Birthday, my friend! May this be your best year yet!
ReplyDeleteSo much good stuff, Sarah. Thanks for sharing your good news. (And . . . we March birthday folks never really know what we're going to get for birthday weather. . . )
ReplyDeleteSo many good things! It has been a hard week, so it's wonderful to also acknowledge and cheer for the good things that are also happening. A normal mammogram and MRI are wonderful and I'm really looking forward to seeing the new sweater you've chosen. Happy Weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing about your new sweater. I am itching to cast on a sweater but nothing in my library is tempting me right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all your good things! The clear MRI is always a relief -- I too was on that screening plan for a long time. I hope your birthday celebration is especially fun!
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