Over and done...for 2012

Wow. This Christmas season seemed crazier than usual -sick baby, work stress, changing plans, trying to fit it all in, sick me - it was not the relaxing respite I remember it being before I had all of this grown up responsibility. And now I'm more tired than I was before.

But I still made another pair of mittens. They're great! I got the yarn for Christmas from my mom and they knitted up so quickly. Super soft bulky yarn is my new favorite thing. From start to the last palm decrease was one movie (that's how I measure the time it takes for me to knit things, movie lengths). The thumbs of both and the sewing in ends was another movie. Super fast. Super sweet. For comparison my other mittens took me many many movies, I think I'd put it in the range of six, maybe more.

I can't believe 2012 is over. It feels like just yesterday it began. All of those plans and undone things are now done and history...well maybe not so done, just history. All I want for this year is to hold steady on the same course and keep all of the people I care about with me on the journey.

...And maybe lose a few pounds. ;)