Summer vacation is over. Over. We had a great summer, we did some fun things and Miles & Mia made some new friends. We got a lot of outside time in and I have no complaints of what our summer brought to us, except you know .. the usual. That it was over in a blink of an eye and now I’m having a hard time dealing with the fact that I have a kid going into 5th grade and turning 10 all in one week and that my baby, my partner in crime during the day - is going to pre-school! GULP!

I thought I was ok, I thought I was ready to spread my wings and be alone for a while during the day, come to find out, I’m a little nervous. A little panicky.

Thankfully I have a great support group. My hubby ofcourse who thinks it’s time for me to be on my own and do something productive without a 3year old in tow, my parents who have always been supportive of what challenge might come my way, my friends near & far - who have faith in me that I am strong enough to be without mini-me for two and a half hours, 5 days a week.

But, even with all the support - tomorrow, at 9:15am… life is going to hit me like a ton of bricks.

here we are … back to Monday! and almost at August. this month just flew by and this summer is just a blur. That isn’t supposed to happen. We need to get some family adventures in before these kiddies start school. M has been in tennis everyday so that leaves out adventures during the week .. and the weekends.. oh the weekends! Every weekend since school got out, we’ve had something going on. I’m not complaining - but the days after, we are all exhausted and just want to relax and do our own thing. Popularity is ROUGH. I kid. I kid.

In the meantime, between all this goings on. I have picked up the needles to pass the time.
This is the SLAVE TO THE PLURK sock. I wasn’t going to plurk. I ignored the invite. But my peeps convinced me, and yes, it is a lot of fun, and we are all really funny .. so it’s nice to have these little rants with each other during the day and sometimes, hysterical laughter. So, why not knit the Plurk socks to kill some MORE time.

I don’t have any sewing projects on the horizon and the Ravelympics are right around the corner. Team BAMFK .. and I’m tackling quite the little baby project for a good friend of mine. Here’s hoping the pressure of signing up and challenging myself will do the trick to get it done.

Today, I HAVE to start back at the gym. I took a whole week off to sort through my spinning head. You know those days where you just can’t get the chatter to settle down and something has to give. Well, that was my week last week and I think the voices would, if I had been running or hitting that core class like normal. So, I’m back to the my regular scheduled workouts and we’ll see if this helps me sleep at night.

Have a great week!

I haven’t blogged all week! What is UP with that. Well, mainly - I haven’t had a lot going on. It’s just one of those things, I guess.
A lot of annoying little tidbits that eat at my brain…. I guess I could rant, but I won’t. It’s really just that dumb, not worth my time to type it, and I don’t want you to not come back! So.. onward.

I am all set for the upcoming Ravelympics. I have picked my event and my team is all set. BAMFK IN DA HIZZLE! So, it was SUPPOSED to be a great big surprise, but I let the cat out of the bag today.. I am SO bad at keeping prezzie secrets. Actually, she knows it’s a blankie, but she doesn’t know what it looks like.. but I’m sure I’ll be posting.. I am the worst surprise gift giver EVER!

OH.. and I’ve been plurking.

After tennis yesterday, Danielle invited us to swim, and did we EVAH. My kiddies, and her kiddies and we did too, swam to our little hearts content, since it was crazy hot out. Ofcourse, my camera went with …

and.. I got one of Danielle’s daughter… is she not the cutest thing!!

I am ecstatic that Project Runway is back.. I am sewing a little dress for the princess…. and I hope to show you by the end of the weekend 2! finished sewing projects… so, watch our SUEDE, I’m gonna run you right over! I have a fun party to attend over the weekend (sans children!), so I am very happy about that. There you have it! BORING as EVER! I am knitting on my CPH stilll.. but working with wool in this heat, ummm no thank you. Thats why I am playing with the Mr. Singer these days.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Today we woke up to a cloudy day and a cool breeze. It feels so nice, and it was a beautiful weekend. No AC, just open windows, sitting outside, knitting, a cocktail or 2, plurking …most excellent. But, yet - I am waking up feeling groggy and not getting enough sleep. If I don’t fall asleep right away, I am waking up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep. Now, before you suggest I take something - believe you me, I would, except if it knocks me out.. then that will the night that Miles sleepwalks again and leaves the house for realz this time, and that’ll be the night that Mia throws up all over the place and no one will be able to awake the beast! So, alas - I will not sleep .. I will suffer through it, until it passes… then catch up in one big chunk.

So, I am still working on CPH..the left front panel. It’s coming along, slowly but surely. Im about half way through it, and that’s ALL I’m working on, since I am representin’ team BAMFK in a certain event for the Ravelympics. SNORT.. saying it out loud.. too funny. Knitting Nerd! Except, I am going to try and keep it on the DL.

Over the weekend, we went for a nice little hike with the M’s.

It was really nice and I thought we were going to wear them down to exhaustion. It kind of worked, but Mia is the worst sleeper ever - and she was up off/on through the night, and not up, just not sleeping well and crying a lot in her sleep, which in turn - keeps us all awake. Hence, the groggy feeling this morning.

Let’s see? Anything else? M has tennis, and we’re heading to the gym.. where I plan on getting my arse kicked in the core class. It’s a new teacher today, which makes me a bit a nervous - she just might really have it out for everyone. Time to get the crew ready and myself to look presentable to head out into the world.

Happy Monday!

It’s birthday time… I have boxes sitting in my house STARING at me - taunting me. But I have a husband who insists I wait until my birthday proper to open them all up. FINE! My birthday week has been grand! I had some time to myself yesterday - like 4hours worth! My kids were taken on a fun day outing with their grandfather and to lunch, and in turn that meant ME TIME. I went for a run, which was spectacular going by myself - and I got ready, without any little fingers sneaking under the bathroom door and screaming asking MOM. ARE YOU IN THERE!? CAN I COME IN!? It was too quiet. But, I’m not complaining. I went to Starbucks. I went to Barnes & Noble. I went to Target. ALONE. It was sweet. Then, he brought them home. Reality hit me like a ton of bricks and I was able to escape again for knit night with the BAMFK and beers. NICE!
Now, if only I had knitting to show you. I’ve started the front panel to my CPH. I just can’t grasp the pattern, even though I did the back panel easy breezy. Go figs.

So.. this birthday girl is off for a day of fun with her hubby and her kiddies. Peace out.

It’s Friday … already? Where did this week go? Last week draaaaaaaaaaaaggggggged……………. and this week flew! If every week goes like this - I will be SO annoyed.

It’s been nonstop around here… we need a break. Me and my hubby are at our max, but you know - we don’t see an end in sight. Maybe in 2021 when Mia graduates highschool. WTF! 2021! NO SHIT. That just gave me a serious aneurysm.

Saturday officially starts my birthday week celebrations. Yes. I start a week early..so what! I’m excited to see my Mia’s Godmother - who is my husbands Aunt and is younger than me (funny, huh!?) she’s a west coaster now, back for a quick visit. She means the world to me & Mr K. and my kids just think she’s sooooooo cool. Which she is. Even if I only get her for a couple of hours , it’ll be worth it. Not only is she family - she’s one of my dearest and sometimes emails and phone calls just don’t cut it. You know?

Sunday, my knitting posse and I will unite as one and go forth and drink. knit. and watch baseball (maybe) if the weather holds out, and it better. But, regardless — there will be food, beer & knitting. So, I should have some good pics and hopefully good stories to post. Since soccer & swimming ended, I got nothing. I haven’t been to the gym since school got out, instead I’m putting Mia in the jogger and taking the boy with and we hit the road. I’m trying to wear them out, I really am.

All this excitement and a smidge of car trouble (CURSES!) the week is over and done with. I’m looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend - here’s hoping.

Happy Weekend Yo.

It’s Monday. Already. But on summer vacation, every day is the weekend. Well, not really - but a little bit. So, the weekend flew by like usual, but it was a pretty great weekend. Saturday, as part of a group on FLICKR, I documented my day around the theme of green. In my past life, I played tennis. I was on my high school tennis team and everything. I haven’t played in so long and on Friday - I bought my kids both their own racquet and we’ve been going. The minute I hit the first ball, I remembered how much I loved it. Miles is going to start tennis in a couple of weeks through out the summer, I hope he finds it as much fun as I do, so far - he’s doing pretty good. That started my day off on Saturday, the I took Miss Mia to see Kungfu Panda, and tall as she is, she has a hard time holding the movie theater seat down and I’d look over and she’d be almost completely folded in half. It was quite humorous. Saturday came and went pretty quick - but I was able to finish the back (finally) before bedtime.

now, for the two front panels, which should be a bit quicker, since it’s half of the back..you know? but not really - since I have to do two. but I’m loving it so far, and by fall, it should be done for me to sport around and show off at my local Starbucks.

Sunday was a fun day for me. I ran another 5k. I am finding I like this whole running thing. This was right here in town and we were home right after. Before the thunderstorms.

Thats about it… my weekend in a little nutshell. We are in the midst of huge thunder and lightning storms and pouring rain. Looks like an inside kind of day.

as in the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Kind of bitter sweet. I mean, my boy is going to be in the 5th grade. 5! I remember the day I dropped him off at pre-k and he was so excited, and so ready. Every year, he just goes - and leaves me - never had an separation issue - just went. Year after year after year. I mean, I guess that’s a good thing, but I’m the one who drives home, in tears that my baby boy needs his mom a little less every day. A little bit, a teeny tiny bit, but a bit none the less. So today, it’s all fun and games, they’ve cleared out their desk and his class with have a pizza party and POOF, the day will be over and let summer officially begin!

my boy on his first day of school, 1 day before he turned 9. and this morning - when he was on his way out the door. a little bit taller, a little bit heavier, much more smarter and ready for summer!

:::sniff sniff:::

Last night, I got to go with my fine friend Danielle to see Sex & the City. Have you seen it? It was good, it was what it was. It was an extended version of the show in all it’s drama. I went in with NO expectations, that way when I knew they weren’t going to be met, I wouldn’t be disappointed. So, it was a fun movie to watch, and I’m glad I got to see it before DVD. Really, who doesn’t like just getting out of the house and being freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Let’s see, what else? Oh it’s a big weekend here at Chez Knitpho! It’s the last Friday of the school year. WOOOOOT! Tomorrow, is the last soccer game! Sunday is Fathers Day. Busy busy, as usual. I look forward to the lazy days of summer, Wednesday can’t come soon enough!

With that said, I’d like to wish a Happy Fathers Day to all the cool dads out there who do what you do. I ofcourse have two in particular that I am quite fond of. Ofcourse my dear husband who gets up at the crack of dawn to catch the train (queue music: My baby take the mornin’ train …) who works long hours to make a wonderful life for his 3 M’s at home. Who had a spectacular year and has accomplished so much. Who is so tired at the end of the day, but makes time to hear about the kids and all their goings on and to maybe even play a mean game of Memory with the little lady.

And ofcourse, to my daddy. I am the epitomy of Daddy’s little girl. Look it up on wikipedia, there is a picture of me and my dad!

For realz! He’s given me a lifetime of knowledge. From baiting a hook, to driving a stick shift, skiing, riding a bike, even a motorcycle and even giving me a gas credit card when I was in highschool!

So to all the super dads like the ones in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day. You rock.

Have a great weekend everyone. I can’t wait to show the backside of CPH on Monday, if not sooner!

well.. this weekend is over! it was busy, but it was good. You know - one of those. I even got knitting time in, whilst watching Red Sox games and Celtics games.!! There was a little time for everything. The biggest thing that happened this weekend.. well one major thing anyway - to me -

yup. the long hair boy got his hair cut. as you can see - we didn’t go the subtle route. He opted for the Beckham fauxhawk and I must say myself, as much as I dig Becks.. my boy rocks this haircut pretty hard core. So..after about 7″ of hair whacked - he was quite pleased with himself.

Then.. on Sunday, Mr Knitpho, my Sis in law that you all know as Sarah and her hubby all ran the Worcester Firefighter Memorial 6k. It was about 95 out with a ton of humidity. They all did really great and it was just a nice day. My back is sunburnt because I forgot to put sunscreen on it, and my kids LOVED the fire hydrant.

So, my post is all pics. I have nothing else to say.. I know I know your all shocked. But by the end of the day, I hope to have a little FO to show you guys.

Enjoy your Monday!!!