Weekends

 


How was your weekend?

Mine was so great that I only have one photo. The best news of the day is that I can knit and my hands are healed. I know, you are wondering if I learned my lesson. Yes I have. I will not marathon knit gnomes while having an arthritis flare up. Over the weekend I was able to knit and enjoy my knitting. I started a Christmas stocking for my house for our grandson. I'd like to knit one for our granddaughter but I am taking the knitting slow and easy.

I've been reading mostly if I'm not knitting. My current read is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano which is so good I cannot stop reading. I will be sad when this book is finished. 

The rest of the weekend was socializing with my family, doing the laundry and weekly cleaning like I always do. I have a lofty goal of being 'done done' with the holiday shopping by the end of the week. I need to start wrapping gifts soon.

Comments

  1. DiannaDecember 11, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    Our weekend was quiet...just the ordinary things (and I'm not complaining!:)) I did laundry, he cut firewood, and we ate dinner out on Saturday. Yesterday was church, a quick trip to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions and a few groceries before the forecasted bad weather started.

    Happy knitting! Glad your flare is over and you are able to enjoy it again!

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  2. BonnyDecember 11, 2023 at 7:58 AM

    All things in moderation, especially knitting!

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  3. connieDecember 11, 2023 at 8:01 AM

    I'm so glad you can knit without pain....yea! I'm going to check out your book recommendation. Our weekend was filled with family and Christmasy things...

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  4. JuliannDecember 11, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    Good news about your hands!

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  5. AsKatKnitsDecember 11, 2023 at 8:57 AM

    That is the best news, Karen! Happy Monday!

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  6. DeeDecember 11, 2023 at 9:43 AM

    Sounds like a very good weekend. Happy knitting! No more gnomes!
    LOL

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  7. VeraDecember 11, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    Great news about your hands!! Whew! Sounds like a perfect weekend.

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  8. Judy S.December 12, 2023 at 11:54 AM

    So glad your hands are better! Enjoy your projects, especially that Christmas stocking. I will definitely check out your book. Thanks!

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  9. janeDecember 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM

    Some knitting lessons I need to learn more than once. I am glad your hands are feeling better. I hope your shopping is well in hand.

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