Cleaning, Sewing, and Knitting

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds that ended with snow and wind last night. The high got 8C and dropped to -4C at 9 pm. This morning it is windy and -2C (windchill -9C). Today is going to be cloudy with flurries with a high of 2C.

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I cleaned the floor at the front closet, down the stairs, the front door landing and then down the stairs to the basement. It was a big job as it was dirty and a lot of salt on the floors. The tile floor at the front door had to be scrubbed twice to get all the salt off it. When done, I stood and admired how clean it looked. 

I made lasagna also in the morning. I made it with fresh sheet lasagna and I really like it. I got enough for 4 meals and they will be gone quickly. I had one for dinner and it was a nice meal - not too spicy but well seasoned. 

I had to go out last night and pick up grandson. He stayed with me for the night as daughter-in-law tripped on the central vac hose and took a bad fall hurting her knee. She was waiting for an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Son was with her and waiting also. I haven't heard from them as they had a long wait before she could be transported to the hospital. The ambulances were busy last night. 

Sewing

I worked on the doll's dress yesterday and got it put together. It is such a cute pattern. I just have to hem the skirt when I ran out of time. 

The straps look crooked but they aren't. I just need to adjust the bodice. I put 2 snaps on the back rather than velcro. 

I looked in the doll's clothes and found the sweater I wanted for this dress. I had made it a few years ago as a test garment and loved it. So perfect for this dress. 

A perfect outfit for Easter if it ever warms up. 

Knitting

I sewed the shoulder seam on the vest and it is ready for me to pick up the 118 stitches for the ribbing. 

Thoughts

    The weather is certainly being unpredictable at the moment. It can't decide what it wants to do so is keeping us on our toes. The snow last night was a surprise as it was to come earlier and then be windy. We got both the snow and the wind. 

    I did a lot of stretching yesterday. Doing the stairs is one good stretch and then I did some stretching while making the lasagna. These stretches have been targeting the sore spot in my left hip area. It is a knotted muscle from scraping and chipping ice last month. It is slowly stretching out and can be very painful. Hopefully osteopathy can do some magic on it on Tuesday. 

    My medication is really kicking in and I am feeling so much better. As I was washing the entry way, I wanted to pain one wall and do a bit of work in that space. I will do it next week as it is a small job I can handle. I do notice I still get tired by late afternoon which is so much better than two to three hours after I get up. The brain fog is gone and I am planning on what I can do each day. 

    I am so grateful that I can help family when they need me. It was just over a year ago that I had to look after grandson when they had Covid. This time, he will be home this afternoon as he is on spring break and can help out some during the day. I will also be checking in on them to see if they need me to do things for them. Even getting groceries will be a help. 

Today

I have to take grandson to the city for 2 hours of soccer. We will be leaving in 90 minutes. Once I bring him home, I will probably do a bit of sewing and rest. I am tired from all the excitement and not sleeping as well as I could have. I was worried about daughter-in-law as she was in a lot of pain last night. 

Until the next time........................................................