Christmas is finished the decorations are still lingering and I need to pull my finger out to dismantle it all for another year. I'm a contradiction in that it's my favourite time of the year, Christmas that is and really I don't want to let go but on the other hand having clear surfaces and less around the house is very appealing. The true reason I suspect that I'm holding off is that tomorrow the clock begins to tick for us again and I'm resisting the back to school, back to work routine which inevitably brings out the worst in me.
New Years resolutions. Not really. Last year I hoped to knit more and by Jove I did! So much so that I've begun this year a jumper. Just hope I can last the course and actually finish it. This year I hope to eat more simply and clean. I do not want to diet or try any fads but I want to feel healthier and happier so maybe I will look at my food intake and excercise use this year BUT these are not resolutions you understand.
This year though I want to make memories with my family and friends and try and 'live' more in the moment and laugh and be less stressed. I hope this is possible. To all of you I wish nothing but happiness and good health in this year ahead...
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| Pattern chosen for my husbands 50th surprise present |
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| Colours chosen for the jumper |
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| So far so good, 20 rows is about 4480 stitches |
♥ Happy crafting year to you all ♥
A very Happy New Year to you Selma. Usually I'm ready to take down the decorations straight after new year but I was a little reluctant this time. It has been a topsy turvy few weeks but I did enjoy our quiet Christmas in our home. I hope you soon feel more positive about the return to routine. January is always a bit of a come down after the light and happiness that Christmas brings. The jumper looks gorgeous. At first I thought it was your husband in the photograph! I'm sure he will love it. I assume he doesn't read your blog if it is to be a surprise. X
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too Jules. I can't begin to imagine what sort of a few weeks you've had. Thoughts with you. No, he doesn't read the blog, he's hpung me with it behind the scenes but he doesn't read it. I don't think??!?!? Yikes
DeleteThe clock is ticking for me to go back to work after only four days off, and school t=returns on Tuesday, oh well on with life. That sweater is going to be a beauty.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Happy New Year,
Meredith
Hugs back to you too Meredith. It's so strange how the ticking of the click makes such a difference. Hope it was not too difficult after a short break to go back and the kids ease in ok too
DeleteI don't take the decorations down until twelfth night, but I am finding it difficult not to take them down as the house is in chaos after all the family visits. It really does need a good clean from top to bottom. Love the sweater, such a thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo with you about the house needing a good clean. I made a great start today but it takes sooooo long doesn't it
DeleteWhat a lovely sweater. I finished something very similar for my son On Christmas Eve! My tree and decorations came down yesterday ready for a fresh start to the year.
ReplyDeleteOoh Gina, did he like it? Chrustmas eve to finish bet you were a bit nervous. Well done you though
DeleteHappy New Year. Good luck with the jumper. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. Happy new year to you. I'll need the luck, this is a huge project for me
DeleteNo resolutions here either, except I hope to continue purging clutter in my home. Your new sweater plans are gorgeous ... lucky husband! I've dismantled the tree today and all decorations are ready for someone(?!) to return to the crawlspace. I think getting into the crawlspace is the worst part of the beginning and ending of Christmas for me.
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Crawl space , what a great word Wendy. That's exactly what we have as our bedrooms are mostly in the roof so any loft space we have us tiny. Actually just enough for the Christmas decs and no more
DeleteI love the colours you have chosen for your husbands jumper..it will look great. I am lingering on with my tree too but it has to GO tomorrow. Have started spring cleaning the kitchen and that feels good. Wishing all good things for you in this new year. Barbara x
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen was the first thing I tackled too Barbara. It did feel good I agree. Hoping he likes the colours, design and everything. Fingers crossed x
DeleteWhat a great new knit it is going to be! Your husband is a lucky fellow. Happy New Year! xx
ReplyDeleteAnd the same to you too Amy. Hope it's a great one for you. I think he is a lucky fellow in more ways than one ;)
DeleteThe yarn is SO pretty! Way to go! It looks complicated. I hope you have a holiday of some sort to look forward to. When I was teaching teenagers, I very much looked forward to a smattering of days off. I prayed for snow, too!
ReplyDeleteYes!! I pray for snow days too! I hope, don't think the jumper will be complicated but only time will tell...
DeleteBeautiful sweater you are knitting - the colors are so scrumptious! I have been slow to transition into the new year, too, but finally have all the decorations put to rest for another year. It's always fun to put them out, but not so fun to put them away! I have made a resolve to do more crocheting this year (I don't know how to knit), and to eat more responsibly,too, although the Christmas candy is still hanging around tempting me. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year with lots of time for knitting! xo Karen
ReplyDeleteHope the candy is now gone Karen. Even if you've eaten it at least it's away and you can start afresh. Well, that's what I tell myself!
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