Home Again....

 ...for a few days and then I'll head back to the Grands for another couple of days of kiddie sitting. In my down time I started yet another sock because while I was sitting last week, the big Grand took an interest in a striped sock I was knitting during little Grand's nap time. He spent a good half hour "helping" me by pulling out the colors and then watching me knit them. On my way home I stopped and picked up a couple of balls of Kroy so we can work on a pair of socks of his very own.

 After getting caught up on chores I managed to get some spinning done. This is a lovely nubby silk/Merino blend that is like a dream to spin. It's about all I had energy for. Grand sitting is certainly not for the faint of heart or body.

I also had to do tons of laundry. The seasons switched while I was away and now it's time to pull out the warm things. In the wash they all go to get rid of all the summer dust. My allergies are always terrible this time of year so anything that adds to them has to be reckoned with.

Speaking of chilly, while I was away I spied this gorgeous Cynthia Rowley sweatshirt at Marshall's and had to have it. I feel horribly guilty about it because it was not cheap and I already have tons of handknit sweaters that hardly ever get an outing. I wish I looked like the photo when I have it on. I don't but I feel like I do so it had to come home with me, right?

Finally, even though he wouldn't be caught dead reading this blog, I want to wish SIL a happy Veterans Day. He served more than his fair share in Iraq with the Marines but the battles I am most grateful for are the ones he concedes to Daughter. She's a handful at times and he's a great guy. Ooh-rah....!