Yesterday started out cloudy, then was sunny, and then cloudy in the late afternoon. There was no rain and the high got to 6C at 7 pm. This morning it is cloudy, damp, and 2C (1C at 11 pm). Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 7C.
Lifestyle
I was somewhat sore yesterday and really had to keep stretching all day. Exercise was done in the morning and afternoon with other stretching done as I did my daily thing.
After putting a load of laundry on, I tackled the kitchen once again. I pulled out the stove and cleaned it. It wasn't that dirty but it needed doing. I even scrubbed the inside of the oven door. I wiped down the cabinet sides, vacuumed the floor, and mopped it. I put the stove back in and shone it up. I also cleaned the microwave and the cupboard above it. I got one more cupboard completely done and the lazy Susan is ready to have the doors washed.
While doing the bit of cupboard cleaning, I made a pot of cheddar and broccoli soup. As it has milk in it, I had to watch it carefully. It was delicious when I had a bowl for lunch. After lunch I washed the dishes and put 2 containers of soup in the fridge.
Sewing
I started to sew on the doll's shirt. I worked slowly and steadily on it and got quite a bit done. When I stopped, I sewed the buttons onto the red knit vest.
One thing I did differently on the shirt was to do the burrito method when sewing the yoke. I love how it makes the front should seam so nice and flat. I did have to google on how to do it as I haven't done this technique in years.
I downloaded the Edwardian bicycle hat and the booklet on focal point for free. I missed out on the proportion booklet as I didn't think they were going to do them. I now need to decide what pattern I want for free. I haven't downloaded any patterns this year as I haven't had a need for them. I do this month as I want to make something for the Gotz dolls.
Knitting
I knit on the scarf until I ran out of yarn. I stopped for the night. I didn't measure it but I have closet o 300 rows knit.
Thoughts
I was sore yesterday due to a weather system going through. This morning only my piriformis is sore. I am sure that is because it is protecting my SI joint. It is a real balance act knowing how much stretching to do. Yesterday was where I stretched while cleaning the kitchen. Today it may be doing a bunch of exercises or a lot of walking.
I ate well again yesterday and didn't snack. I really wanted to snack last night but knew I couldn't. I know the reason - not knitting for a while. I am still doing portion control and am keeping trigger foods out of the house. I think I am loosing weight and will know when I step on the scale Sunday. Losing the weight will help my joints a lot.
The robins are back and busy as can be. There have been some sightings of hummingbirds in our province but I won't see any for a while. I do hear chickadees and saw a grosbeak in my tree. Other birds will arrive once it is a bit warmer.
Today
I am going to continue cleaning the kitchen this morning and fold the laundry I did yesterday. This afternoon I want to sew on the doll's shirt. Tonight I will knit. I also want to throw in some exercises this morning for good measure.
Until the next time................................................................
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