The Slow Down


We are all just hanging out and relaxing, enjoying our time with one another.  Yesterday went by so fast and in between the opening of presents and the forever cooking in the kitchen (and the cleaning), I managed to sit and knit and just BE.  It felt good and I felt so happy.

 
I am tolerating the mess on the coffee table brilliantly.  Even Frodo looks like he is stunned by it.  It just wouldn't be Christmas without that big old pile of mess.


Some yarns that have been knitted with and that blue is going to be a wurm hat eventually.  Haven't started it yet but I love looking at it.


While cooking I managed to ball up two more skeins for my sweater that has been idle on the needles.  Every day my forearm feels better and I think it was more arthritis symptoms than abuse.  Let's just say I like to think it isn't from over knitting-tsk tsk tsk-that is like swearing.  Seriously I am happy with the amount that I can knit comfortably.


How was your Christmas??

Comments

  1. Lady CordeliaDecember 26, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Good for you for slowing down.
    I'm trying to do that too, I'm horrible at it. I did manage to lie still in bed and read for a half an hour this morning. That was a real wonder for me.

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  2. EileenDecember 26, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    So glad you are able to slow down. So are we today, I'm not even dressed yet ;) going to see Lincoln this afternoon then home for left overs..........better go shower now.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    It seems you has a wonderful Christmas and a turkey dinner, hmmmm - looks yummy..Have a nice time ahead...

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  4. debbyDecember 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    It all looks so lovely and homely and cosy. The turkey looks perfect. Glad you relaxed and enjoyed it. Ours was a good one too.

    Enjoy more happy days,
    Debx

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  5. MandaBurms FarmStay for Cats.December 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Sounds like a perfect Christmas Day, Our table wouldn't be safe like that - I am very impressed with your dog just looking and not touching.
    Love leanne New Zealand

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  6. stephDecember 26, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    looks like Santa was very very good to you all!!! (Is that a grey furry something I spotted??? for Frodo??? Freddy just barely sneaked onto the 'nice' list and scored a few toys that are just about history already!)

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  7. DonnaDecember 26, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Merry Christmas! It looks like you had a wonderful day. I can relate to the mess on the table. When I return home from work today I will have to tackle the same mess. Enjoy the next few relaxing days!

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  8. Erin @ Wild WhispersDecember 26, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Merry Christmas, Karen. I'm so glad that your holiday was yarn filled and peaceful. I wish our days had been more like that!

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  9. flyingjenDecember 26, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Sounds like you had a good day! I wish we could have had a day to just sit and be and watch C play with her new baby. We still had a great holiday. It was just BUSY!

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  10. ShannonDecember 26, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Looks like a lovely holiday for you, very relaxing

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  11. Debbie JonesDecember 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Looks like a really nice Christmas! I'll be posting about ours in a day or two. Relax and enjoy the rest of the week.

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  12. JacquiDecember 27, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Fab time - enjoying the slow days here. Just been reading somewhere that it is bad luck to knit for others from Christmas Day to 12th Night - it's fine to knit for yourself though xxx

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  13. TannaDecember 27, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Looks like a perfect Christmas, Karen... just makes me smile to see all the yarn... the knitting book... the beautiful knits... Yours is a home that delights my soul. We enjoyed the chaos of grands! And, what a joy it was! Wishing you and yours all the best 2013 has to offer ~ tanna

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  14. Annie CholewaDecember 27, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    That's great news, that your arm isn't cramping your knitting style. And you look to have had a lovely Christmas. Even the handsome Frodo looks rested and relaxed :D

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  15. ~koDecember 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Looks like your Christmas was wonderfully sweet! I'm finally back and checking in on all my favorite blogs :) I loved the picture of Frodo :) He does look stunned! Haha!

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  16. Kim December 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Looks like a lovely holiday. Sounds like you enjoyed every minute of it.

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