psychomotor agitation

evidence:



He is so rarely still. I have a very fast shutter speed. It's kind of impressive.
I have the week off of work, so I have been very productive with the crafting. I finished this sweater last night (Mosaic Moon, BFL Dragon's Lair). The kids are both sick with what can only be described as the Cold of Doom. Finally, in awesome news, THUNDERSNOW has been predicted weather-wise tomorrow. My excitement is difficult to contain. (For the record, I am also very rarely still. I tend to be multitasking to the n-th degree, and when I am sitting I tend to fidget if I am not knitting. Genetics are awesome.)

Here is a picture that I am fairly sure I will get roasted alive for showing the public. I cannot resist. It is cracking me up.

new hat

I finally got around to knitting James' winter hat. He selected this yarn, it's Mosaic Moon targhee (LOVE!), the colorway is lughnasadh. He is thrilled, and eagerly awaiting the matching mittens.

feathered family

I haven't posted pictures of our other household companions in a while.
Here is Abby, aged 8

Penelope, aged 9

and our houseguest, Sylvester, aged 20-something (some of you will recognize Sylvester, he has been in my family his whole life)

Maddie (4) looking a bit peevish at me ("Must you photograph me AGAIN? Oh, what I endure")

And Gabe (nearly 14), blind in one eye, nearly deaf, and sweet as can be

snow day

and no, his face is never clean. sorry, mom.



James wearing his baby in his mei-tei. Suddenly both boys are very into baby care. This is a good thing.

2 little monkeys, teasing Mr. crocodile

merry men

not in focus because they were moving too fast for my camera settings. sigh.

and here is one of J as a "bat". he is fairly convincing. I was afraid.

"Spell! Spell!"

(that is, he is casting one, not requiring the recitation of lexemes)


and yes, I totally realize he looks like draco malfoy.