Peasy by Heidi Kirrmaier
Rowan Felted Tweed in Water, 6 balls
Size 4 Needles
Raveled
I just adore this. I started it back in December and finally got around to plowing through the mindless stockingette portion thanks to the untold number of hours I've been hooked up to my pump. I used to hate pumping, now I kind of love it because it's 20 minutes that I get to knit un-interrupted. Especially the 6am session, it's cool and quiet and it's just me and the knitting. Ok off topic, back to the sweater.
I added an extra button hole for coverage, and about 3 inches in body length. SWOOOOON. Love.
So as the 2nd part of my title indicates, I have made the leap from working woman to SAHM. That is actually why I've been so silent around here, I'm back at work part-time training my successor, AND caring for the kid full-time (taking him to the office has been QUITE an adventure.)
I am not exaggerating when I say this was the hardest decision I've ever made in my life. Luckily DH has been doing great at work so we can afford it, but giving up my career was not a decision taken lightly. I mean, I used to think "I didn't go out and get my Masters Degree so I can stay home chasing a kid, doing laundry, and other domestic things." I've been in my industry for almost 10 years, and finally had built my skill set to a level that would allow me some upward mobility. But hey, that kid comes along and it's AMAZING how your priorities change, right? All of a sudden I got caught up in this emotion that I just couldn't leave him in the care of someone else. Just couldn't. And while my income allowed us to do lots of fun things, none of them were worth it when compared to spending my days with Dom.
So I've been spread a little thin right now, but October 1 is my last day and then I'm officially a SAHM. It's still weird to say it. Expect to hear a lot more about my domestic endeavors, since sitting down to blog is actually something I can now fit into the day. And I may even have more time to knit, too ;).
Update on Dom, 12 weeks.
Hanging out in Fish Camp
Mom got me this awesome onesie:
Hand is GOOD. Nom Nom Nom...
Going for a ride in the swing (sorry it's sideways!!)
4 comments:
That sweater is gorgeous!
Congrats on the big transition! I am so thankful that I get to spend my kids childhood with them. We have so much fun!
What great news! I'm so happy that you are able to stay home with your son. He's such a cutie and getting so big!
I would have trouble leaving my daughter in daycare to go to work too. I'm lucky that I get to work from home but being a WAHM has it's own set of (exhausting!) challenges =) I'm super thrilled for you!
Pretty sweater by the way.
KnittygrittyKeri
The sweater is gorgeous!! It looks amazing on you, too. Don't worry about choosing to be a SAHM- that's what feminism was meant to do, give women a choice. You are doing what feels right for you!!
You will not regret staying home with Dom, what a cutie he is! Just think, YOU, not daycare, not a nanny, but YOU will be the one to see him roll over, crawl, stand, and walk, and you will get to hear his first word!!! It is hard, it is the world's hardest job, but definitely the most rewarding. I have stayed home for 10 years now and wouldn't change it for the world. Have fun!!!
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