Second Attempt At the Doll's Shirt

 Yesterday was basically sunny with a high of 8C. This morning it is cloudy and 3C. Today is supposed to be cloudy with rain later this afternoon. The high is supposed to be 7C. 

Lifestyle

I did my exercises first thing with one small crack. When I did them later on, there was another small crack. My SI joint was a bit tight and my muscles were sore from osteopathy but I dealt with it. I now need to add about 4 exercises to help keep the SI joint from "freezing". 

I took the chicken I had bought and stripped the meat off the bones. I cooked the carcass to make broth for soup. I have a tubs of white and dark meat and 3 tubs of broth. My next batch of soup will be cheddar broccoli soup. With the weather being cool (normal) I am wanting soup for lunch.

I started to clean the kitchen cupboards. I thought I would get them done in one morning. It did not happen. They were dirtier than I had thought. I started on the bottom cupboards and cleaned them carefully after removing the handles. I did the inside and outside at least twice to make sure all dirt and grease was removed. The drawers were emptied and cleaned really well. I got about half of the bottom cupboards and under the top cupboards above them done before noon. 

My other job of the day was to take out the garbage to the curb for pick up this morning. There was a lot to go as I had old brooms, a big halloween skeleton and a bag of garbage from the house and garage. It was nice to walk outside in the sunshine while doing the job. 

Sewing

I cut out the doll's shirt again in the right size pattern. I had enough of the original fabric for the shirt. 

I have the front band pinned onto the front of the shirt. I went to sew it and realized I needed another spool of thread. I headed up to the quilt shop and got it, buttons for the vest, and a couple of other things I needed. I am now ready to sew the shirt. 

I have been worried about not getting April's to do list done. Besides the shirt, I have 2 doll blankets and piping to make. The blankets will get done but I am not sure about the piping. It could get done but I am not worried about it as it will not be sent until later this summer. 

Knitting

I sat and knit on the scarf last night. I now have 230 rows done and almost 30" long. I will do one more ball of yarn before I cast it off. The pattern does not say how long to make it. 

At the rate I am knitting, I will not get this done before the end of the month. At the moment, it is basically half done. 

Thoughts

    I am trying to figure out why my SI joint is tight and I think it may be from all the muscles being very tight. I started to massage the ones I can reach and they were sore. I now need to do the yoga exercises that stretch them so they don't become tight. I'm trying to figure all this out with hopes of having the muscles relax.

    I ate carefully again yesterday and will continue on trying to loose weight. I haven't weighed myself but will on Sunday. My focus on portion control and no snacking is challenging but I am being successful. Last night I wanted a snack but I didn't give in. 

    As I cleaned the cupboards I wondered what they are made from. The boxes look like they have some wood grain finish applied to particle board. The doors are wood and they are in need of a refresh. I was told to get a stain and refresh them that way. It would be a warm weather job so I can open up the house to get rid of the smell. 

Today

I am going to make a pot of cheddar broccoli soup and continue on cleaning cupboards. This afternoon I will sew on the doll's shirt and tonight I will knit. I do have to make dinner which is planned. 

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