Three Procrastination Jobs Completed

 Yesterday it snowed for 2 hours and then was sunny and windy. The high got to 4C. This morning it is cloudy and 1C. Today is supposed to be a mix of snow and rain with a high of 7C. 

Lifestyle

I looked out the window to see why there were flashing lights and fog. The flashing lights were on a truck putting out signs and the fog was snow falling. It snowed for 2 hours. The signs were put out as a company was pruning/removing a tree from a yard a few houses down from me. 

I was out the door to make sandwiches. I started out making sandwiches, then cut sandwiches, and then made sandwiches. I don't mind any of the jobs I do. We did laugh and have fun. I teased people about eating my cookies which they love. 

Once home, I had a drink and then went through my list of things I needed to do. It was my "procrastination" list. My first procrastination job was to hang pictures in my bedroom. I needed a laser level but I wasn't buying one. With a pencil and a small level, I worked on getting the first picture up. I read the instructions on how to do the Command claw hangers and, after reading it twice and watching a video I got the first picture hung. 

It looks lonely on that wall but I am thinking of hanging some plates to fill the space. This picture is as old as I am. My mom's youngest sister embroidered it as a baby gift for me. It is on a flour sack and I have cherished for many years. 

The second picture was easier to hang. I used the Command velcro strips on it. I did remove the wire hanger before attaching the strips. 

This picture I cross-stitched olmost 30 years ago. It was one of two pictures I did before having to put it away due to being a busy mom. 

With that job done, I then started on procrastination job number 2. I grabbed a cloth and some bleach cleaner and headed downstairs. I sprayed bleach on the windows where there was black mould. I wiped the bottom of the windows and sprayed them again. I left them and will clean it all today. I did check late in the afternoon and the mould was gone. 

My last job of the morning was to mop the entry way. It was a job I needed to do and got it done quickly. It took me longer to get the cleaning items out than it took to mop the floor. I had made a decision I wasn't going to procrastinate and do it a week or two later. 

Sewing

I worked on the doll's jacket yesterday afternoon. I was able to get it done to the cuffs and snaps. I did put it on the doll and found it fits nicely and looks good. 

I do know that an Acadian lady who lived in the early 1700's would have only worn this outfit for church or a holiday event (if they had them). 

I am thinking of making a 2nd stomacher in the jacket fabric and adding the tab to it for the scarf. I have a scarf that goes with the hat I put on the doll. 

The designer of the pattern has made some changes to the pattern which I think is mainly in the pleats at the back. 

Knitting

I did finish the socks last night and they will be put into a bag and sent to daughter. 

Then it was on to procrastination job #3. I had knit myself some socks to wear on the plane to Montevideo. I wore them over another pair of socks but they were too big to wear in my boots or shoes. I took them apart very carefully and will knit myself a pair that will fit me. 

Though this yarn is not to be knit until May, I will be knitting them in April after I make a hat. I may even knit a doll's sweater in April as I have one project on the list. 

Thoughts

    I was in a bit of a bad mood yesterday. It has been creeping back in again and I had to stop it. I did some thinking and self talk and realized I am missing the Spousal Unit a lot as my birthday gets closer. I will get over this now that I know why I am feeling like I am. 

    I was a bit stressed last night as daughter got me caught up on her situation. It hasn't been pleasant for her and she needs to take some action. I can only suggest and not be the interfering parent. 

    It has started to snow while I type this and it is depressing to think we are having snow fall near the end of March most years. I am sad to think that there will be no daffodils blooming in the yard across the street for Easter. I bet they are barely up. I am thinking of buying tulips or daffodils for Easter as I love them. 

Today

I have to grocery shop this morning and then I will clean the basement windows. I would like to finish the doll's jacket and maybe even start on the skirt. I also need to get out the needles and yarn so I can start knitting another hat tonight. I also need to cook myself dinner as I am out of meals. 

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