Personal: December 2007 Archives
I've enjoyed reading the posts of people who have been doing this meme that involves posting the first sentence the first post on their blog from each month. I was surprised at how many of them did really sum up a lot of what was going on in the life of the blogger posting the meme. So I thought I would try it out myself.
January:
Sometimes Christmas brings with it more surprises than I expect.
This is in reference to the beautiful rocking chair that my dad made for me.
February:
Okay. It is now officially cold here in Chicago. Really cold.
Cold weather in Chicago and heavy weight socks for John. What would winter knitting be without socks?
March:
I find myself at a place where my energy is low and I don't have a lot to say.
Spring ennui, anyone?
April:
As I started to think about my path to pregnancy, I realized that the story actually starts quite some time ago.
The back story to the baby and a retelling of my miscarriage stories.
May:
Believe it or not, this picture took me about 4 hours to create.
The stack n' whack quilt for Ms. Z begins.
June:
What is it about small things that makes them so magickal?
The Keyboard Biologists discovers the joy of knitting small things.
July:
It was nice to hear so many stories and supportive voices for my post on Friday.
In reference to getting put on bedrest. Which seemed like an eternity but ended without warning.
August:
On my last couple of days of bed rest (when I was thinking that they were just in the middle of my bed rest period) I decided that I wanted to start something special just for myself.
In which I decide that that lace knitting and a newborn are compatible activities. NOT.
September:
If I ever had any doubt about what a good thing grandparents are, they were all set aside this weekend.
This needs no subtext for any new parent with supportive new grandparents.
October:
As September begins to wind down (where did another month go?) I'm also getting close to the finish line with May.
Ah, yes, I do remember how to knit sweaters.
November:
Both Z and I would like to say thank you for all your good wishes for my dad.
My father has his heart surgery. He does remarkably well. My mom and I struggle a little bit.
December:
Finally, at long last, I have a significant finished object to post about.
I'm ending the year with a hand knit item that is likely to become a special heirloom in my collection.
All in all, these things really do seem to sum up my year. A year that started with a beautiful gift from my father, progressed into a happy pregnancy, learning to quilt, and giving birth to my sweet baby daughter. My attempts to create a little time for crafting in the midst of an enormous life change. My father's heart surgery, which took us all by surprise. And, finally, the realization that I can knit a little and enjoy my hobbies while being a new mom and going back to work. I can't do it at the same level as I did before the small one, but I can accept that. In life there is always change. The secret, I think, is never to get too attached to rituals or schedules, but to enjoy the things that matter to you when you can.
January:
Sometimes Christmas brings with it more surprises than I expect.
This is in reference to the beautiful rocking chair that my dad made for me.
February:
Okay. It is now officially cold here in Chicago. Really cold.
Cold weather in Chicago and heavy weight socks for John. What would winter knitting be without socks?
March:
I find myself at a place where my energy is low and I don't have a lot to say.
Spring ennui, anyone?
April:
As I started to think about my path to pregnancy, I realized that the story actually starts quite some time ago.
The back story to the baby and a retelling of my miscarriage stories.
May:
Believe it or not, this picture took me about 4 hours to create.
The stack n' whack quilt for Ms. Z begins.
June:
What is it about small things that makes them so magickal?
The Keyboard Biologists discovers the joy of knitting small things.
July:
It was nice to hear so many stories and supportive voices for my post on Friday.
In reference to getting put on bedrest. Which seemed like an eternity but ended without warning.
August:
On my last couple of days of bed rest (when I was thinking that they were just in the middle of my bed rest period) I decided that I wanted to start something special just for myself.
In which I decide that that lace knitting and a newborn are compatible activities. NOT.
September:
If I ever had any doubt about what a good thing grandparents are, they were all set aside this weekend.
This needs no subtext for any new parent with supportive new grandparents.
October:
As September begins to wind down (where did another month go?) I'm also getting close to the finish line with May.
Ah, yes, I do remember how to knit sweaters.
November:
Both Z and I would like to say thank you for all your good wishes for my dad.
My father has his heart surgery. He does remarkably well. My mom and I struggle a little bit.
December:
Finally, at long last, I have a significant finished object to post about.
I'm ending the year with a hand knit item that is likely to become a special heirloom in my collection.
All in all, these things really do seem to sum up my year. A year that started with a beautiful gift from my father, progressed into a happy pregnancy, learning to quilt, and giving birth to my sweet baby daughter. My attempts to create a little time for crafting in the midst of an enormous life change. My father's heart surgery, which took us all by surprise. And, finally, the realization that I can knit a little and enjoy my hobbies while being a new mom and going back to work. I can't do it at the same level as I did before the small one, but I can accept that. In life there is always change. The secret, I think, is never to get too attached to rituals or schedules, but to enjoy the things that matter to you when you can.
