tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:51:33 +0000hanging on by my fingernailshttp://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/momwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)Blogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4503746154359666382Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:39:00 +00002010-01-04T09:54:23.713-05:00mindful workAJcrochetOh, how I wanted to start this year off right. I wanted to get up early, get showered, make the coffee, and be ready to greet my children with a smile. But you know what they say about the best laid plans, the road to hell, etc. My good intentions were not enough, and I barely dragged myself out of bed before the children were hopping around like jumping beans, my son trying to fling himself downhttp://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2010/01/first-fo-of-new-year.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-6546138105178836574Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:35:00 +00002010-01-01T14:46:28.429-05:00crochetAh, silence. Baby is napping, Daughter and Hubs went out on some adventure involving tacos, the merry-go-round at the mall, and possibly snowman building if the snow keeps up.I've washed, ironed, mended, bathed (self and children), cleaned up the kitchen, and am settling down with some needlework for the New Year.Isn't that just about the happiest photo? I love, love, love it. Such pretty little http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2010/01/01-01-10.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-578179042729321782Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:24:00 +00002009-12-31T13:45:54.652-05:00mindful worketsy knitscrochetknitting for my babeschristmas knitsWell, my completed sewing for 2009 was pretty pathetic...one sundress for Daughter and one quilt completed that sat around since 2004.At least the knitting was more impressive (to me, anyway). Here's the breakdown:2 pair wooly pants/longies for AJ16 soakers (both personal and sold through Etsy)9 pair socks (5 adult, 4 kid)5 sweaters (4 baby, 1 kid)3 vests (1 baby, 2 kid)3 Christmas stockings3 http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/12/2009-knits-in-review.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-5204175256541143411Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:18:00 +00002009-12-28T16:41:14.430-05:00mindful workcrochetseeking serenityAh, Christmas. The whole season and holiday seems to whiz by faster and faster each year. Feels like we just put up the tree, yet it was over 3 weeks ago. It's starting to look dry and drop lots of needles now. Time to pack up and return to regular time. Boo. I like the magic and wish it could last a little longer. There's something about soft white twinkle lights that makes everything seem http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/12/mindlessmindful.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4282733951073727834Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:38:00 +00002009-12-22T16:48:41.637-05:00christmas knitsI don't know about you, but I feel like I've been running around like a headless chicken these past few weeks.Got a few more things done:Knitted vest for Daughter. Free pattern from coats & clark website! (Too rushed to edit out the carpet in the pic, sorry.)Knitted dolly sweater to match Daughter's vest.Knitted dolly dress (from Handknit Holidays...a horrible, very poorly written/edited book, http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-dont-know-about-you-but-i-feel-like.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-2369047080032655002Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:07:00 +00002009-12-10T10:11:28.044-05:00christmas knitsMustkeepknittingfor Christmas!http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/12/no-time-to-blog.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4753709458517072134Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +00002009-11-30T13:41:13.871-05:00DaughtermotheringAJUgh, we are sick AGAIN. Head colds for me & the kids this time around. If this keeps happening it's gonna be a loooooong winter.Time to watch Tinkerbell for the seventy-hundredth time and try to catch a cat nap while the kids are otherwise occupied!http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/bleh.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-5475397400590530079Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-25T08:00:06.496-05:00AJbabyknitting for my babesI am so excited about this.SO CUTE!SO PREPPY!My son will be sporting this wee vest for the Thanksgiving holiday. I love it, love it, love it.Size 18 months, Patons Classic Merino in dark gray mix and cognac heather, US 7 needles. The pattern called for some kind of weird ribbing pattern, so I modified it to regular 2X2.Did I mention that I love it??http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-vest.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-7299881409137639560Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-24T08:00:04.602-05:00DaughterYesterday I sat down with Daughter, while she peacefully played with play doh, to try and gently explain "the reason for the season." As I started talking about going to church and celebrating baby Jesus' birth, she interrupted me.So here is the Nativity Story, as told to me by Daughter, age 4.5:"MOM, mom, mom, I know this story. Mary and Joseph looked for a place to stay. They went to the place http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/nativity-story.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-1628856417353951515Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:14:00 +00002009-11-23T13:30:57.909-05:00kidsetsy knitsmotheringAJnew housebabyIt's amazing how bad a day can be, and then how equally good another can turn out.Today I am basking in the glow of watching Daughter at her last swimming lesson, and being told by the teacher that she can move up to the next level after the holidays.My to-do list got mostly accomplished over the weekend, and my family actually thanked me for scrubbing the bathroom.Two nice, respectful, efficienthttp://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-what-i-needed.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-5120104632654618477Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:55:00 +00002009-11-21T14:15:23.306-05:00cooking and bakingetsy knitsnew houseseeking serenitychristmas knitsAll on-line Christmas shoppingAny Christmas shopping that cannot be accomplished on-line (hopefully none)Clean crusty bathroomsChange burnt-out bulb in funky hanging hard-to-reach light fixture in bathroomFinish washing sheets and remake bedsFinish AJ's Thanksgiving vestDress kids in Christmas outfits and take photo (do I trim AJ's hair before or after the photo attempt?)Order Christmas http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/to-do.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-2420116517671154301Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:00 +00002009-11-19T15:45:43.708-05:00AJSo far we have had a pretty nice day. Some friends came by for a quick playdate this morning, then mom stopped by after lunch so we could give her a little birthday present (she is 60 today! wow!), and now Daughter is painting while I scurry around tidying up.But dammit, if my son's feeding tubes come apart in his crib ONE MORE TIME, you will hear me screaming wherever you are.http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-smells-like-vanilla-barf.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-1605735328315543205Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:00 +00002009-11-18T17:17:38.383-05:00motheringseeking serenityknitting for my babesThanks for all the kind words yesterday and today.I guess what I am looking for in my life is some serenity. These other moms I read about in blogville seem to have the market cornered on serenity. That's really the best word I can think of to describe the feeling I get from these inspirational women...they and their children just appear to be so...serene.I'll likely have a little more to say on http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/seeking-peace-oh-and-fo.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-497308247027501389Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:00 +00002009-11-17T17:37:31.432-05:00I'm in the middle of a Bad Day.I think it started when Daughter burst out of bed with even more than her usual verve...oh wait, no, it actually started when AJ found Daughter's little guitar leaning up against the couch where she left it last night, and then did a face plant when he tried to use it for a walking support. I had my back turned (OF COURSE) so I did not see the actual fall, just the http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/bad-mommy.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-8462406975923241427Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +00002009-11-16T15:09:36.791-05:00Oh boy. I've got a teething, mobile, wild man on my hands. You guys. AJ has, in the last week, gained the ability to CLIMB THE ENTIRE FLIGHT OF STAIRS.Yes, that's right. My poor, weak, low-tone baby, who one year ago could not lift his head from the mattress, can now scramble up the entire flight of stairs to our second floor without batting an eye. One day his big sister was sitting a few steps http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-i-am-not-able-to-blog-very-much.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-7874226280215409627Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-11-11T09:09:02.579-05:00DaughterAJknitting for my babeschristmas knitsWow, I have written lots of dorky blog titles in 4 years of blogging, but that one is a real groaner.So here's the deal: I have sweaty kids. In the summer my poor son has near constant sweaty wet head, and I change his clothes at least once a day, especially when he is on the move. Daughter prefers to be barefoot all the time, and it is all I can do to get her to at least wear an undershirt when http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/investment.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-3020042483807420529Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-11-10T17:23:28.304-05:00handknits in the wildAJknitting for my babesI've been having a difficult few days...or maybe more like a week by now. Sometimes it just comes over me and I simply have to give in for awhile. It's really stressful having a child who doesn't eat (much). So many issues surround eating, and the pressure is kind of all on me...to figure out what I can try to feed him, to shop, to cook, to puree to just the right consistency...it sounds so http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/one-goal-accomplished.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-12341971772005001Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +00002009-11-05T14:50:51.469-05:00AJI've been writing crafty posts lately, but I need to interject a personal one.Today my son ate almost 200 calories BY MOUTH at lunchtime. Then he made the sign for "all done." And I wept with happiness over both.That doesn't sound like a big deal, probably, but when you consider that each of his 4 tube feedings per day is 237 calories, it is HUGE.It means we can safely cut out several ounces of http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/big-step.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-6684411962267552315Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:09:00 +00002009-11-04T22:26:20.379-05:00etsy knitsknitting for my babeschristmas knitsThey go by many names in our house: "those underpants" (my dad), "those soakers you have to knit for the ladies who order them" (Daughter), "those thingys" (Hubs), and of course, their actual name, "wool soakers."Over the past several weeks I've made about 6 or 8 of them, mostly for custom orders through Etsy. (The gray and red one is still up for sale over there.) Interestingly, they have all http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/so-many-soakers.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4712823001426662001Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +00002009-11-03T17:08:40.808-05:00handknits for sale3 a.m. knittingI'm not positive, but I think these might be the cutest, sweetest things I've ever made.Two wee pumpkins for our entry table in the front hall. The dark orange is Knitpicks palette, the lighter gold is Knitpicks merino style (both old leftovers). The stems are a bit of green Knitpicks sock yarn, quite old, which I haven't even used to knit socks yet, so I guess it can't be called a leftover.I http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/lil-punkins.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4930945204616235340Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-11-02T10:07:14.165-05:00Happy Blogiversary to me! I can't believe I started writing here 4 years ago! November 2005...amazing. Daughter was 6 months old, I was lonely and bored out of my mind. I loved reading blogs and finally thought, hey, it might be fun to try this out. 4 years later and I have shared more than I ever dreamed I would. I have made wonderful friends. This medium is really incredible.We are finally http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/4-years.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-5204301267115242483Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-10-26T09:32:33.497-04:00We are sick. Sooooooo sick. Mega super-duper sick.Friday my wee baby woke at the crack of dawn coughing and heaving, and would have thrown up if he were physically capable of it. He was lethargic all day long. He did not play, he just wanted to be held.That night I gave both kids a bath because they desperately needed to be cleansed, and while in the tub, poor AJ...well, he can't throw up, so http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/10/dispatch-from-sick-house.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-2358006599880311199Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:24:00 +00002009-10-22T17:03:52.144-04:00*MORE STUFF ADDED!!! SCROLL DOWN!!!*Ok, not everything, exactly. But lots and lots of fabric must go.(sorry for crappy quality...trying to use natural light in Buffalo in fall is futile at best)I want to unload a bunch of my quilting fabric (100% cotton), and I thought I would offer it here to you sewists and crafters who will give it a good home under your presser foot. It is just languishing http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/10/fabric-stash-sale-everything-must-go.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-4331395987559314901Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:52:00 +00002009-10-16T15:21:22.871-04:00christmas knitsDear This Week,Please slow down so I can catch my breath. Thanks!Love,Me***Wow, whoa, hang on there! It's Friday already? I feel like I'm spinning in circles. Things got better after my wee breakdown the other morning, and the week was actually pretty fun. I didn't yell at my kids too much, the house is in relatively good condition even though I feel like I've done nothing, and I even had a http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/10/start-of-holiday-knitting.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479627.post-5368211237937788713Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:47:00 +00002009-10-13T10:55:27.443-04:00motheringAJOn Sunday we went grocery/general needs shopping as a family unit (never happens), so we could get something like 5 stops accomplished more quickly. If I go alone I can go fast, but then the kids are stuck watching TV all afternoon and AJ sits in the pack 'n play forever and ever. So we all went! Whee!At the grocery store, the nice deli lady gestured to my two children and asked, "a slice of http://buffaloknitter.blogspot.com/2009/10/things-that-get-to-me.htmlmomwhoknits@yahoo.com (kate)2