Way Behind, But I Am Catching Up

It seems like 'ages' since I have posted but calendar-wise it hasn't been that long. My problem is I think I should be able to start something today and finish it in two days; and while there are some people who are nimble knitters and capable of knitting much faster than I, I have to accept that I am not superwoman.

I was finally able to finish the hat and scarf set for my friend Steve who lives in Arizona. He walks his dog Riley in the wee hours of the morning and for those who don't know, the desert can reach uncomfortably cold temperatures before the sun rises, especially in the fall and winter.

I was also sent photos of little Ruth wearing a hat and scarf I knitted for her this winter. She looks adorable and she is a natural for the camera. You can judge for yourself...

Here is Ruth, modeling her hat and scarf. She is 2 and a half years old and quite the fashionista! She loves clothes already.... Today's little ones are quite different from the 'old days.'

Here is Ruth with her brand new baby brother Andrew. I knitted a car seat blanket, sweater, hat and socks for Andrew as well; but he wasn't in the mood to model when this picture was taken. He just felt like relaxing and living the kingly life....

Here is the scarf and hat for Steve. I used Brown Sheep's wool and mohair blend.

I do have two pairs of adult socks, a shawl, another scarf and a vest on my knitting list, but I am not "feeling it" right now. Do you ever feel that you need to take a vacation from the usual things you do and turn your attentions elsewhere?? That is where I am right now. I have tons of reading I need to do. I've ordered three books and have only read about 20 pages so far. So to obtain more of a balance in my creative energy, I have already "pulled back" from the everyday 'picking up the needles.' I have drifted into 'casual mode.' It's time for me to languor and relax; to spend time looking at who I am and who I want to become over the next few years. It's time to nourish and nurture myself and spend a lot more time on me..... It's something we all need to do from time to time so that we won't get burned out.