Comments on: Awkwardness, Social and Otherwise

By: Jools

Jools — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:35:00 +0000

My sister and I agree that when you have a just-walking baby, it’s impossible to have good posture, so all that slumping inviting the preggie question. It’s happened to both of us a lot of times.

I posted something very much like this post a year or so ago… I’m still overweight (but less so), but haven’t had the preggie question since I got the youngest off my hip most of the time!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:41:00 +0000

I cannot believe a woman asked you that question. I have told my husband and my children that you NEVER EVER EVER ask a woman when she is due. NEVER EVER EVER.

By: ruth

ruth — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:58:00 +0000

Dark chocolate is medicinal: it has flavonoids, is high in fiber (no kidding; read a label from a dark choc. bar). It might even have
protein.

REad this: http://busycooks.about.com/od/holidaycelebrations/a/chocolatenutrit.htm

By: SwissKnits!

SwissKnits! — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:13:00 +0000

May I ask what color-way is your stockinette sock? Is it your own creation?

Also is the short row heel your favorite? And do you find that it wears well?

I'm a new sock knitter, so I'm full or questions... sorry...

Thanks

By: SwissKnits!

SwissKnits! — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:10:00 +0000

Shelly, you are refreshingly honest…
I too have my coping foods… SweetTarts… which are HORRIBLE for me I know… I think that Mothering is incredibly draining… I wouldn’t trade my three kids for anything.. but I am drained by 7pm…
Your socks look great. I am gearing up to begin lace type socks… though I am apprehensive… maybe once summer is over and the house is quiet.. LOL I have few brain cells lately.

By: Debra

Debra — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:02:00 +0000

I believed you– I did!

Don’t you think it’s a bit rude to ask if someone’s pregnant– when they really might not be? (I didn’t think you looked pregnant AT ALL last night!)

How large is the blanket going to get? Do you have an end-point– or are you just going to keep going and going?

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:08:00 +0000

I forgot – I had wanted to ask you a question about dying wool. I have a preschooler and a toddler that I am thinking of entertaining with this activity. (chuckling) Or maybe I just want to see what we can make with color and a handful of mud. Has your daughter shown any interest in helping you dye yarn? And what is your experience with using kool aid dyes- can the mess be contained? (I know that in one of your posts you mentioned that you were using walton food dyes as well.)

Thank you!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:01:00 +0000

I really enjoyed your post today. Its true – pregnancy, c section, coping with a preschooler, toddler and an infant – you just don’t snap back to your ‘normal’ pre mom form. For me its those lattes and bites of dark chocolate – and there is no way I am giving those up anytime soon.

I too have to work at the whole social thing. And I always feel like I came across a bit like a dork, but my husband has assured me its all in my mind. I think thats true for most people – you just think about the event more – and pick it apart. Oh wait thats what I do. My hubby doesn’t relive his past mentally, maybe thats the norm!
Wonderful socks – and I love the weekly posts of your blankie. It is going to be quite the heirloom – your girls will find something new to spy in that blanket for years!
Happy Knitting!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:03:00 +0000

I do the little treats thing too. My toddler has hit a whiney period and sometimes chocolate is just necessary.

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:05:00 +0000

Never mind, I’m screwing up your comments! Sorry! Go ahead and delete me!