Starting A New Doll's Blouse

 Yesterday was cloudy and dark with rain. The high got to 15C. This morning it is raining and 7C. Today is supposed to be rainy with a high of 10C. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I made the fish cakes. They turned out okay but I probably won't make them again for a while. I did put 5 bags of mashed potatoes into the freezer for a friend. I don't eat a lot of potatoes and when I do they are usually baked or roasted. I did clean up the kitchen afterwards. 

Laundry was done but it isn't folded. I wandered around wanting to get stuff out to the garage but couldn't as I wasn't willing to park the car outside. I need to park the car outside as I know the insurance will pay if the rats do chew on the wiring. No one on our side of the street has had rat problems so I need to park this silliness. 

Sewing

I cut out a blouse for the Gotz dolls and started to sew it. The pieces are small and it is like putting together a puzzle. The instructions are clear and I worked through the steps. Do what was required and pin the pattern piece back on. I now have the front of the blouse done and will start on the back. 

This blouse is to go with a pair of overalls I made years ago. It is also goes with a skirt and vest pattern that I don't have but plan on buying. 

Knitting

I knit a bit before dinner and then again after dinner. I got quite a bit done on the vest. 

The cables are interesting as you only hold the stitches to the front when you make them. 

Thoughts

    Though the wet days are making me feel like I want to sleep, I am not complaining. We need it to get the water table high and wells full. After last summer's drought, everyone is hoping we have a wetter spring this year. The prediction is for another hot summer. At the moment, it is wet as I am emptying the dehumidifier every few days. 

    We have quite the chat exchange here about everything so you have to monitor what you hear and what you want to ignore. Everyone talks about the deer which have moved into our area. We exchange ideas of which none work. The rat issue is being discussed and most people do keep their yards clear so they won't move in. From what I see and hear, it is only one house that has attracted the rats. The problem is that people want someone else to report it to the municipality. Eyes on me as I reported the chickens in my yard. I'm not doing it as I haven't seen any rats since moving here and my yard is pretty much a place they won't come to. I will if I see them but not until then. I said it is those who are affected that should report it. 

    I forced myself to do things yesterday though I wanted to sit and do nothing. I have to do that or I will hibernate. It was good to get up and activate my body and brain. It also helps reduce the stress I have had. 

    My stress levels are going down. I can feel it overall. I have parked the stress that grandson caused and am feeling disappointed with his actions. Daughter is in a better place in their mediation as what she sent in was well presented. The person she hired to help her is great. I know she feels overwhelmed but is trying to do a bit each day and is happier to know she can do it on her iPad rather than her computer. 

Today

I am going to turn on all the lights and brighten up the house and then do some cleaning. I have laundry to fold and I am going to try to get a few items out into the garage. I want to sew this afternoon and knit tonight. 

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