Project Progress

 Yesterday was a mix of sun, clouds, and a couple of small showers. The high got to 23C (humidex 27C). This morning it is cloudy and 18C. Today is supposed to be cloudy with a high of 25C (humidex 31C). 

Lifestyle

It was off to New Minas yesterday morning with daughter-in-law. We stopped at the car dealership as she needs one of the panels looked at. That happens on Wednesday. Then it was off to the pool place. The pool is great and needs its usual chemicals. The hot tub needs to be emptied, cleaned, and refilled. We will be doing that next week. 

Our last stop was at Walmart to get groceries. Once done, we headed home. I got home around 11 am and was exhausted. I put things away and sat down trying to figure out why I am tired. I wanted to nap but couldn't. 

I took grandson to his dental appointment. I left at 2:30 pm and due to road construction in the area, I was at their house 10 or so minutes later. Not bad considering it is a 3 minute drive. We spent some time trying to figure out how to get to the dentist and decided to scoot down the road a few houses and take the back road in. We got there early which was fine. He was done an hour later and we took the main way home and sat for a bit waiting for our turn to go at the road construction site. The good thing -- they had moved the flag person from beyond family's house to the back road we took. 

Sewing

I finished watching the video on how to make the pyjama bottoms. Some good information. I forced myself down to sew them. Once I got going, I was able to finish them before leaving to pick up grandson. 

I did follow some of the tricks the presenter said to do and they did help with the sewing. I am pleased with the end result. 

I was a bit worried about the size of the rabbit. When I measured her waist, it was the same size as the presenter's mouse (which is the same body). 

I am now ready to watch how to make the top. It has raglan sleeves and a cross over front. There is bias binding on the sleeves and around the outer edge of the top. A lot of work but I am looking forward to the challenge. 

Knitting

I knit 24 rounds on sock #1 last night. I am half done the leg. 

They are going to be interesting as I think the black is going to spiral around down to the heel flap. 

Once done the sock knitting, I knit on the doll's coat and finished the first sleeve. 

I will probably knit the 2nd sleeve from the opposite end of the ball so it will be light. I do not want a dark sleeve. 

Thoughts

    I did not sleep well again last night. I think the house is too warm and my brain is being over active. I am working on a balance of being busy and having quiet time each day. I also think part of my tiredness is from the air being full of pollen which I am allergic to. With a cool wet spring, the trees and flowers are prolific with blooms. 

    I had a lot of pain yesterday due to the barometric pressure falling. It is still falling today which means I could have more pain today. I am pushing through it as I know it will get better when the barometric pressure start to go up again. 

    I took action on the tiny black ants that love to visit homes in the summer. I have been keeping everything clean. I looked in the compost bag yesterday and it was full of those tiny ants. I took it out to the compost bin, grabbed the Ant Out spray and proceeded to spray the back door and deck where I know they are coming in. Hopefully they won't come in again but I will have to spray after it rains. 

Today

I will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen today as I have to make a large potato salad for dinner tomorrow night. I also have to make sure the kitchen is clean and tidy as I do have a bit of a mess. If I have time, I will be sewing this afternoon and I hope to knit tonight. I am hoping for a quiet day today. 

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