1.27.2010

Longest Overdue FO EVER

So I probably finished AND blocked this back in November. Then I hung it up in my closet and forget about it until this morning.



Do you all even remember me starting this? Because I don't. Ravelry tells me it was back in July, and here it is, 7 months later, and it finally made it out of the house. That being said, I freaking love this pattern.



This is the 2nd time I've made this (the first was Traveling Bandit), and I'm already planning on a 3rd. This version was in wool and had an extra leaf repeat which I though I would like more than I do. It makes it quite a bit bigger, and therefore creates extra bulk around the neck. However it is super warm, and can now double as a wrap.



Pattern: Springtime Bandit
Materials: Cascade 220 Wool, size 8 needles
Ravelry



On an unrelated note, I picked up a lost dog that was wandering around in the street last night on my way home from work. This dog, which can't weigh more than 8 pounds, actually charged my giant SUV and then hid underneath it after I stopped, barking at me when I came close. Luckily, I had some fresh baked sourdough from my stop at the grocery store (it MIGHT have been sitting in the front seat and I MIGHT have been eating it straight from the loaf), so with a bit of that I had him in the car with me in no time.



He is beyond adorable. We put up signs all over the neighborhood last night and no one has called. He and Katy seem to get along, although when we woke up this morning and the dog (Little Man, as we've been calling him) was still there, Katy seemed less than entertained.

He's definitely less than a year old; he doesn't seem to be housebroken (ASK ME HOW WE KNOW) and he is biting at everything.

Someone please remind me I am having a baby in less than 5 months and we don't need a puppy. Please.

1.26.2010

1.25.2010

20 Weeks

Hello, belly!

How far along?
20 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 1 lb (+9) since pre-pregnancy (and I swear, all of it is going straight to the belly!)

Maternity Clothes? Maternity pants are becoming a MUST. Unfortunately I only have 3 pairs and 2 of them are jeans, so I really need to do some shopping.

Stretch Marks? Nope. Body butter application to 3 times a day.

Sleep? Sleeping great, actually. However, I'd really, REALLY like an extra 3 hours every morning.

Best Moment This Week: Reaching the mid-point of pregnancy; finding out gender!

Movement: Strong and consistent. I'm feeling kicks and not just flutters now.

Food Cravings: Pickled Radishes (if you have a lead on where I can buy these in bulk, I will be forever indebted to you!). French Fries. Frozen Yogurt.

Gender: It's a BOY!!!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button - In or Out? In

What I miss: Raw sushi. I would give anything for a slab of ahi right now. And wine. Not alcohol, but the taste of real wine, not the alcohol-free stuff. I don't forsee either of these changing in the next 5 months, but I've had a couple sips of wine to feed the craving.

What I am looking forward to: Putting together the nursery.

Weekly Wisdom: Maternity yoga is god-sent.

Milestones: 1/2 way mark!

I said last time I'd return to knitting content, and I'm about 90% there. Photographed some FO's and cleaned up Ravelry, so I'm hoping to blog them tomorrow!

1.12.2010

17 Weeks

Note: I swear there will be knitting content on this blog again. I've actually been cranking out the FO's like crazy, I just haven't gotten around to photographing and such. Very soon, I hope.

How far along?
17 Weeks (I'm actually 18w2d today, but we'll count this as last week)

Total Weight Gain: 3 lb (+8) since pre-pregnancy (oops! I blame the Holidays. Or the French Fries from my favorite lunch joint that I just cannot get enough of!)

Maternity Clothes? Yes and no. I wear the Maternity jeans when I am going to be moving around a lot, otherwise my normal pants work with the band. Still a mix of flowy pre-preg tops and maternity tops.

Stretch Marks? Nope. But my skin is starting to itch so I've upped the body butter application to 3 times a day.

Sleep? Sleeping great, actually. However, I'd really, REALLY like an extra 3 hours every morning.

Best Moment This Week: Feeling the Bean's consistent movement everyday!

Movement: See previous. Matt has finally gotten a chance to feel it too. It was so strong it actually woke me up last night.

Food Cravings: Pickled Radishes (if you have a lead on where I can buy these in bulk, I will be forever indebted to you!). French Fries. Frozen Yogurt.

Gender: Not sure anymore. Gender ultrasound tomorrow!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button - In or Out? In

What I miss: Raw sushi. I would give anything for a slab of ahi right now. And wine. Not alcohol, but the taste of real wine, not the alcohol-free stuff. I don't forsee either of these changing in the next 5 months, but I've had a couple sips of wine to feed the craving.

What I am looking forward to: Finding out gender

Weekly Wisdom: Baby's R Us still scares the crap out of me.

Milestones: Mastered sleeping with the body pillow.

1.04.2010

2009 At A Glance

January: Celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary, albeit alone because DH was away at a work conference.

February: We spent 10 glorious, wonderful, exciting, perfect days in Italy. I got to meet my Italian family and see the village we are from.

March: I turned 29! Forever 29!

April: Hmmm... what the heck happened in April.... PASS.

May: I paid someone to cut my hair for the first time in 5 years. Yes you read that right.

June: My Brother-In-Law got engaged, setting off a massive wave of engagements and consequently weddings in 2010.

July: Got to attend a wedding at THE Los Angeles County Club. It was very nice.

August: Vacationed in Monterey, Yosemite.

September: Baked my first EVER loaf of bread.

October: FOUND OUT WE WERE GOING TO BE PARENTS! AND, my little sissy got engaged 1 week later.

November: Hosted Thanksgiving for the second time, but made it exciting this year by doing it 11 weeks pregnant with wicked morning sickness.

December: My mom stayed the night at OUR house on Christmas for the first time, instead of the other way around.

2009 was a great year, but OH BOY 2010 has a lot in store for us. 4 close friends having babies, all three of our siblings are getting married, and oh yeah, we will be PARENTS in June.

Happy New Year!