Holiday Lull

 

Hello! How are you? How have you been? 

I've been knee deep in knitting and enjoying the quiet after some busy days celebrating Christmas. On Christmas Eve, we went to my sister and brother in law's house for dinner and celebrated with her family. After dinner we attended Christmas Eve Mass. Christmas Day was by ourselves with lots and lots of phone calls to the kids, his mother and my dad. 

I casted on a new hat before Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. The striped hat below was the first hat started. I haven't snapped a photo of the second one. Apparently I am in a hat-knitting frame of mind. 

My son and his family arrive tomorrow for an entire week. So you know what that means....I will be posting irregularly until they leave. So if I am not posting, it's because I am having fun with little ones who take all my attention (and my energy!). 


Comments

  1. Juliann in WADecember 27, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    Enjoy that family time.

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  2. BonnyDecember 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM

    Enjoy the lull and rest up for your visitors!

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  3. JaneDecember 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM

    Have the best time with your family.

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  4. MELODY JACOBDecember 28, 2024 at 6:34 AM

    It sounds like you’ve had a wonderful and restful holiday season so far, with some cozy knitting to balance out the busy celebrations! Enjoy your time with your son and his family—those little ones will surely keep you busy, but in the best way. Wishing you lots of joy and energy for the week ahead! I invite you to read my new blog post: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/12/the-dark-side-of-tipping-culture-when-entitlement-turns-deadly.html.

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  5. AsKatKnitsDecember 28, 2024 at 8:49 AM

    Have a fantastic time with your family!

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  6. Mary KirklandDecember 28, 2024 at 4:29 PM

    Have a good time. Happy New Year.

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  7. ConnieDecember 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM

    Love all of the hats. I hope you have a wonderful time with the kids and grands..pace yourself. LOL

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  8. VeraDecember 30, 2024 at 11:46 AM

    You are in the midst of family time!! Have fun and enjoy.

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