14 November 2013

-:- updates and news


It has been quite awhile since we last met in this space - thank you for sticking around despite my absence! Here are a few updates, in numbers.

# of cavities filled:
Four. Since I've never had a cavity filled before in my life, that was altogether an intriguing and terrifying experience. You can bet I have regular dentist appointments back on my calendar.

# of rocks found for a border in our front yard:
500 million. A few weeks back, we gave our yard some much-needed TLC in the form of some newspaper, mulch, a trip to our city's compost site, and rocks that we used to make a border between a bed in our front yard and the yard itself. Our neighbor liked our rocks so much that she asked if she could copy us! Everything is looking so much better and now we are prepped for some wonderful gardening next year.

# of garlic bulbs planted:
63. Or something like that. We got together with a few fellow community gardeners to plant some garlic off-site. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait until next year when we get to eat all of it up. It also eventually led to Mr. becoming part of the garden steering committee for next year! He's leading his first meeting next week and where I would be a bundle of nerves, he is as cool as a cucumber.

# of visitors:
Two. We had my parents here for two weekends in a row, which was such a wonderful treat. I don't have any pictures of our visit, but I do have a skein of yarn that I purchased while they were here - I think it's destined to become a pair of souvenir house socks.

# of knitting projects completed:
Two. Both hats, one for me, one for a dear friend's cat. Several other projects have been started, but up until recently, progress has been slow.

# of books read:
Zero. I don't think I've ever gone this long without finishing a book, but I'm remedying that now. I picked up an Agatha Christie book at the library last weekend, without knowing much about the author or her work, and have discovered my perfect mystery book - complete with gorgeous pre-war British language. Love.

# of good reasons I have for not knitting, reading, or blogging in the last few months:
One. And it's such a special, exciting excuse to have. We are thrilled.




xox

16 comments:

  1. Wow, congratulations!!! So very exciting for you.

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  2. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I think that is a heck of a good excuse :) :)

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  3. congratulations!!!!!!! I was wondering about you and now you've posted your secret. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and baby :)

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    1. Thanks, Karen! Yah, sleeping was just a higher priority than taking pictures or writing! :)

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  4. So THAT's why I've not been able to get you out of my head, and why I've had this BURNING desire to talk to you. Congrats, my sweet friend. So very excited for you and Mr. I know how much you've been wanting this. I hope it's been wonderful so far. Let's chat soon. So much to say. Love to you. <3

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    1. How funny! Yes, that had to be it! Let's definitely talk soon - love to you and yours!

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  5. Congratulations. That s awesome. Enjoy the ride, it's a sweet one! Your picture looks like the Christmas card we sent out 3 years ago.

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  6. congratulations!! I bet you have tons of sweet knitting projects lined up for the little one :)

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  7. Congratulations!!! I am soooo excited!! I have always said you would be an amazing mom. Can't wait to meet the newest addition to the family!! :)))

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    1. You are the sweetest - thank you so much! :)

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  8. Love this and love you! And don't forget to floss!

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  9. Thanks to all of your for your well wishes! You each made our day - you're the best. :)

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  10. oh, Tess! This is the best news ever!!!!!! Happy happy baby-ing!!!

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