Warmer weather is coming to Florida, and with it my aches and pains seem to lessen. They aren’t gone completely, but they have not been as bad lately. Perhaps it’s just that I haven’t been at the computer for more than quick email checks lately.
Today, I updated my wordpress installation, and have been trying to make sure all of the plugins are updated so that the site runs smoothly. If you notice any problems, please let me know. I’ve also updated my feeds to run through feedburner. If your feeds give you problems, you might want to resubscribe through the new links. Sorry for any inconveniences this causes.
So, what have I been doing with my time in the last couple of weeks? We took off to St. Augustine one weekend to see the Castillo de San Marcos and to meet up with some blogger friends from South Florida. Meeting Elliot from 21st Century Dad and Renee from 21st Century Parenting was fun! We wandered the historic district, poking through shops with them…and their Twilli is just adorable. From the pictures I’d seen, I knew she had beautiful eyes, but they were really captivating in person. And she (and her parents) even let me hold her for a bit!
Other than that one trip out of town, I’ve stuck around the house a fair amount. Last week was J’s spring break, so we did get out and do some things – if only to keep the two rugrats from driving me into insanity. We met up with friends at the park and at the zoo, and we did some shopping.
The big things that have been occupying my time are knitting and crocheting. More crocheting than knitting actually. I have finished one blanket of granny squares and I’m nearly done with another blanket (not granny squares). I’m also working on a felted belt for each of my kids, and coasters for my living room. My first attempt at a coaster has resulted in a hot pad for my kitchen instead…it was a little too big! Maybe the kids will use it for their doll house, as a rug. We’ll see. Live and learn, right?
In any case, for any crafters out there, here are some pics and specs on the blanket I finished:
It was made with about 2.5 lbs. of Peaches & Cream cotton yarn in Peppercorn Ombre. I made 80 granny squares, attached them all with slip stitches, and then put 3 rows of single crochet along the edge. I really like this blanket and have learned a lot about crocheting by making it. It is destined for another household, much to my children’s disappointment.
Both kids are now clamoring for blankets of their own. First, I have another blanket to finish (another gift) and in the meantime, they are getting other odds and ends I put together.
In addition to the knitting and crocheting, I’m planning some sewing projects. The first I’d like to do is a needle bag, to hold my growing collection of knitting needles and crochet hooks and assorted other supplies I use frequently. Xavier wants me to make him a pair of pants with some Spiderman fabric I picked up. And Jillian always wants lessons in sewing, crocheting and cooking…I wish I were a better teacher.
Next week, look for my review of The Fiction Class by Susan Breen. You can find more information and links to other reviewers of this book at Blog Stop Book Tours.
Hopefully, I’ll have more posts between now and then. I stole Toph’s computer chair in order to get comfortable enough to work on the computer…I can only do that while he’s at work, though! 
I need to get one of my own, is what I need to do!
