Weekends
Good morning! How was your weekend? How was the time change?
I have a rough time with the time change no matter which time change it is. I am tired and hungry at the usual times that are now changed. This morning, both pets were confused with the morning routines. As I sit and type this up in the kitchen, the sun is shining! It's supposed to be partly-cloudy, but the sun didn't get the forecast yet. Let's hope the sun stays for a while.
This weekend I gnomed myself out. I worked on them, inching closer to my goal of seven total. I finished number five yesterday and cast on number six. I have more to knitting projects for after the gnomes are completed for the holidays and gosh, I'm starting to dream of knitting for myself.
I also painted a birthday card for my mother in law who loves my artwork. She is a talented artist herself but has advanced macular degeneration and cannot see well enough to watercolor. With her vision aid, she can enjoy my handmade cards.
Over the weekend, I started writing THE LISTS for Thanksgiving. I am confident that a list will solve the most challenging hosting tasks. That is, of course, if I remember to write everything done.
Karen I love your watercolor card! You are so talented and the colors you choose are always perfect. I love making lists myself. At this age, they get me thru the day! I also struggle with both time changes. Have a great week..can't wait to see gnome #6.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your watercolor painting again! The Fall back time change never seems to bother me...just the Spring forward. But honestly, I with they'd just pick one or the other and stich with it! My weekend was great - I got together with both Dee and Bonny!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you took a break from gnome knitting to paint that lovely birthday card! Your MiL is sure to love it. Enjoy the sun and keep going on those gnomes!
ReplyDeleteI, likewise, am happy to see you painting again! (and Gnome Knitting is so delightful!) Happy Sunny Monday!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya when it comes to the time change. I always have mixed feelings about it this time of year...not so much in the spring. This time of year, I enjoy the fact that the sun and daylight peeps through the blinds earlier because I am basically a morning person. I'm not as much of a fan of it getting dark so early at first, but the longer it goes the more I enjoy the coziness of it.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor card for your mother in law is beautiful. I know she will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Our oldest granddaughter has such artistic talent and I am the recipent of her work. They are treasures for me.
I'm also a list person! If I didn't make a list I doubt that I would be able to function! lol
Your water colored card is beautiful. Happy birthday to your mother-in-law.
ReplyDeleteI love when the clocks turn back. I don't see that it changes much in my life. Giroux reacts by our cues. I haven't noticed him asking for food earlier or waking up earlier.
Such a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have daylight saving here, but I used to be off for days after the time changes. Now I only have to deal with or six hour jet lags...
I am a big list writer when I host a holiday. It will just be my husband and MIL this year. I never have a problem with the time changes. I don't like the early afternoon darkness though. Your card is beautiful. Enjoy your knitting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely weekend ... we're still in the talking phase of Thanksgiving (no lists yet!) ... but I'm thinking about EIGHT weeks left in the year and what do I want to fill those weeks with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card for your MIL. I'm glad she can enjoy your work. I'm confident your Thanksgiving holiday will be a smashing success. Taking a break from gnomes sounds like a good idea. Gosh it got dark early today. I will miss the light in the evenings.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! Our weekend was relaxing after a pretty busy one. We are still trying to get used to the time change also; it's so dark now at 5 pm, and rainy, too.! Happy knitting!
ReplyDeleteMy mother has macular degeneration + she gets injections in her eye every month. Her older sister had it, too. Since i turned 40, my vision has gotten worse and I read that it's genetic. That's such a pretty photo of the watercolor trays on your table, makes me want to sit down and paint!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolour card is so sweet! I’m dreaming of getting back to my paints. Seeing watercolour pans like that always makes me sigh in admiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, 5 gnomes done already? Impressive! Your card is so sweet. I am sure your MIL will be thrilled to receive it.
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