The second week of school is over, and it was exhausting.  After The Boy got lost three times at school, he was reassigned to a new teacher.  I love her.  She is amazing, and perfect for my Boy. So I spent the first few weeks of school running around like a crazy person, getting stuff […]

I’ve been really tired in the evenings lately, and that means less time spent sewing and more time sitting on the couch and knitting.  I’m feeling a little burned out on socks right now, and who wants to knit with wool when it’s so hot outside?  So I decided to start a fall sweater for […]

Please bear with me as I clear my head.  These thoughts have been weighing on my heart for a while now. Things at The Monkey House have been crazy the last six weeks.  Lots of sickness, teething, and overtime hours at work for the Daddy Monkey.  It’s enough to give any mama the feeling of […]

I cannot believe I got this done so fast.  I know some people can whip up a pair of socks in a few days, but I am not one of them.  Some day maybe. I used Alyson Johnson’s Just Yer Basic Sport Sock pattern.  It took me a while to find a basic, simple sock […]

Every bit of free time I have had in the last month has been spent organizing my sewing supplies.  Obviously I would love to have a whole room for my sewing, but for now I don’t mind being in the living room where I can be a part of the family action.  I have a […]

I am so proud of my sock and it’s not even done yet.  It’s kind of hard to see in the photo, but I turned a heel! I was making real progress and then after a rough day I was rushing through dinner preparations and I nearly cut the tip of my left pinkie off.  […]

The Monkey family and I were at the library on Sunday, and I stole away to the second floor to find a book for myself for a change.  Usually trips to the library involve bribing The Girl with germ-laden library toys while I read books with The Boy, then chasing the toddling Girl around while […]

What is is about the cold weather that makes people around the globe reach for two sticks and a ball of yarn?  There is really nothing better than cozying up on the couch under a warm quilt with some knitting and a cup of hot tea.  And I’m sure this is where I’ll be tonight […]