Weekends

 

Good morning! How are you?

My family left yesterday morning and yes, they did find a house that is 12 minutes away for us. They are so excited to be moving to the area and we are happy as well. We will get to see the grandchildren more often.

My weekend and my past week was busy with grandchildren. We played lots, did sidewalk chalk and took little walks down the street. My grandson is 3 years old and my granddaughter is 19 months old. 

Currently I am loving the silence! Yesterday I put away all the toys and baby stuff, cleaned the bedrooms and bathrooms and did a ton of laundry.

I did not knit the entire week, however last night I added more inches to the second sleeve. 

How was your weekend?

(those beautiful daffodils from my front yard got zapped by the extreme cold, I hope the warm weather revives them!)


I hope to be catching up with all of you soon!

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMarch 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM

    That is the best news, Karen! How fantastic for them and YOU! Happy Monday!

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  2. VeraMarch 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM

    How wonderful is that? C&M are roughly 20 minutes away from us and we love having them so close. Sounds like you got all your chores taken care of - hoping you can relax and knit and read today.

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  3. BonnyMarch 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM

    Finding a house is wonderful news and 12 minutes away is great! Enjoy the quiet and knitting.

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  4. Mary KirklandMarch 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM

    That's such good news.

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  5. MonicaMarch 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    It's so awesome to be close to the grands! I'm 1 mile from mine. The quiet is always nice after a long visit. Enjoy your week!

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  6. Deb J. in UtahMarch 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM

    That is so wonderful that you will be so close to your grandchildren! What a blessing! I hope you have a great week! See you again soon!.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM

    What wonderful news. I hope the daffodils pop back up - they are pretty resilient, much like knitters and grandmothers.

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  8. DiannaMarch 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM

    I'm so delighted to hear that your son and daughter-in-law found a house! Wow! And only 12 minutes from you! Such a blessing.

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  9. JuliannMarch 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM

    It will be so fun to have those little people close to home. And that sweater will be ready to wear before you know it.

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  10. My Creative LifeMarch 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM

    That's fantastic news Karen. I hope your daffodils pick up again. Enjoy your knitting.

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