Monthly Archives: October 2014

Oct 14

The Messy Blanket All Finished

Last month during the city-wide yard sale, I was on a yarn hunt. I was looking for all colors and types, as long as it was a good deal.

I was in luck and found some yarn at a few different sales. I spent an evening untangling and rolling all of the yarn into balls. There were little bits, and not quite enough for just one project. I decided to combine them all together, and make a messy blanket for the downstairs.

I ran through all of the thrifted yarn quickly. I added in a few odds and ends from my stash on the craft table.

I picked up a few skeins of yarn to add to the blanket too.

I’ve kept the blanket downstairs and worked on it whenever I had a few minutes.

This weekend I got it finished.

This blanket was extra quick to make, and fun to crochet too. All of the different types of yarn came together beautifully, and I already have plans to make a second one for upstairs.

The blanket ended up being the length of the couch, and it is warm, and oh so cozy.

The messy blanket is perfect for these cold KS nights.

Now that this one is done, I really need to get back to making that final Christmas blanket… Better get to it.

Oct 13

Home Today

Agnes was home today from preschool. She wasn’t too happy about it at all. She fought with me early in the morning, but with the cough and fever she had, she was home for the day. The boys (luckily) haven’t caught the first cold of the season, and I hope Agnes is over it soon.

James was off work too, so we winterized the house a bit. The weather was cold and rainy all day. I think it is supposed to be chilly all this week. Maybe, just maybe Kansas is officially done with Summer. I know that I am.

I tried to keep Agnes quiet and resting throughout the day, she got pretty bored of that fast. She is still pretty mad at me this evening, but the fever has broken. She is back to singing, and bouncing around the house. I hope she is ready to go back to school on Wednesday.

I worked on a few crochet projects over the weekend. I’m making a few more cushions for the daybed, and I am making another blanket too. With the temps dropping, all I want to do is make blankets, drink coffee, and take naps.

I hope that everyone sleeps tonight, and the little gal is better tomorrow. I really hope that everyone stays healthy too…

 

Oct 11

October check-in

While I was looking at my calendar filled with post-its, and school papers, I realized that I haven’t gotten too much accomplished on my October to-do list…

  • Clean out the boys room, closet, dresser (again): Still not done
  • Clean out Agnes’ closet and toy bins (much needed): Well the toy bins have been cleaned out and re-organized. The closet still needs a lot of work.
  • Decorate indoors and outdoors. The new den could use some Halloween decor, and the front porch needs a little work to welcome Autumn.
    Well, this one might get scrapped…
  • Plan Agnes’ 5th birthday party, and get to shopping: REALLY NEEDS DONE!!!
  • Figure out what to get James for his birthday and our anniversary too…: Yep, no idea
  • I’m helping out with pre-school duties again, I can’t wait!: I’m scheduled to help two times again next week…
  • I actually finished one of the crocheted Christmas gifts, and I have just one left to make. I went a different route, but I liked the finished product even more.
  • The kids have a lot of time off in October, maybe a little road trip is in order.: Hmmm, looks like the last week (when they have days off) is already a little busy
  • Finalize Halloween costumes. Agnes has hers, Dylan has an idea, Thade’s costume had to be scrapped ($$$$$), so he is thinking on it.

The Halloween costumes are done, and ready to go trick-or-treating! I also picked up the boys some new shoes. They’ve both changed sizes again.

  • A few indoor plants need to be re-potted, I picked up a great pot at the flea market yesterday for the task.

Oh yeah, this one is done!

  • Clean out and reorganize the kitchen shelves, get rid of a few cluttered items: Still needs to be accomplished…
  • I also had an impromptu item added. I cleaned out my closet, and took all of the unused clothes to be donated. I also rearranged my out of season purses too. My closet is a little bit cleaner now.

Today it is cold and rainy, and it looks like we are going to be in for the weekend. Maybe I can get some of these tasks done. I had better get to it, the month is getting away from me.

Oct 10

Rainy Day

It is raining and pouring, and it really feels like Autumn outdoors. It is the perfect day to catch up on a much needed nap or two. I should probably finish up a few chores, but I would rather snuggle up a bit on the couch and crochet the day away.

The house is quiet with everyone busy at school. I hope the rain sticks around for a bit. How I love rainy days. What about you… Are you a fan of rainy days too?