In typical spring in Massachusetts fashion, I’ve alternated driving to and from work this week with heated seats, open windows, and air conditioning. Lather, rinse, repeat.
My crocuses are clearly loving the warmer weather, though. As am I.
I also love the weekend and I hope you all have a great one. See you Monday!
This week I’ve got a random list of 3 things I’m thinking about.
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I finished the Pink Socks last week. I started these with the intention to give them to Hannah but Jessica was over really admired them and it’s been a long while since she got hand knit socks and now they are hers.
I didn’t do my usual picot edge this time, I did a more traditional couple of inches of ribbing.
I honestly don’t know what the yarn is. At first I thought Knitterly Things but it might actually be Ball and Skein. I didn’t make note of my starting point on the first sock so when I went to knit the second I had to literally knit and knit for a few inches until I found the matching section and then I ripped them out and started over at that point. My love for matching socks knows no end.
And now they are done and they will make Jessica happy and that’s enough for me.
When there’s nothing to write about . . . write about what you’re doing. That’s my fall back position, anyway, so here’s a post about all sorts of stuff.
Reading: Shuggie Bain. It’s not an easy one for me given the alcoholic mother, but I’m forcing my way through it because it’s really quite good.
Watching: We just finished The Morning Show on AppleTV+ and it’s excellent. With a cast that includes Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carrell how could it be anything but?
Knitting: this headband. I’m sort of between projects at the moment and it’s a good palate cleanser.
Anticipating: Dale’s second Moderna shot on Saturday and my second Pfizer shot on April 5th.
Planning: a mini getaway to celebrate our immunity!
Hearing: spring peepers, one of my most favorite signs of spring.
Seeing: red winged blackbirds. Another favorite sign of spring and they also spark great memories of my Nana as she was the one who first introduced me to bird identification.
Writing: Lists of blog post ideas. Clearly they are for future posts since I didn’t use one of them today.
Riding: The Peloton. Even on days when I’ve worked and then gone to a meeting and it’s 7:30 by the time I get home. I’m looking at you, Mondays.
Enjoying: A decidedly spring like feel to the weather. I know it won’t last, it’s March in Massachusetts, but I’m loving it.
Teaching: Jackie about flowers. He now identifies crocus wherever he goes and it’s adorable.
I haven’t written a weekend wrap up post in ages, probably because, like many of you, my weekends are all pretty much the same … I stay home. This weekend, though, felt different. Maybe it was the glorious weather, maybe it was knowing more and more of my friends are getting vaccinated, or maybe I’m just getting used to this lifestyle. Whatever the reason, here’s what we did.
I declared Friday, the last day of winter, an unofficial pajama day. And by pajamas I mean flannel pants and a long sleeved t-shirt. Jackie was over in the afternoon and we watched movies and snuggled on the couch. He shared our Friday Night Snacks (the kid loves cheese and crackers and salami!) and then went home with him parents. Dale and I caught up over cocktails and music and watched some television.
On Saturday we officially hit the campaign trail for my reelection as town selectman. Things are way less stressful for me as I’m unopposed on the ballot but I still want to make the effort to get my name out there and let people know I appreciate their support. Dale and I drove around town for 3 hours setting up campaign signs. It was a gorgeous day and we had a lot of laughs which made it not feel like work at all. We hit the local butcher shop on the way home for steaks and also picked up some burgers and fish for future dinners.
We had cocktails outside and a socially distanced visit with Dale’s dad. He’s fully vaccinated now but Dale and I aren’t so we are still being careful around him. Once it got chilly we headed in for music and dinner prep and some dancing in the kitchen. It was a pretty perfect evening, I must say.
Sunday was another glorious day and we had brunch on the deck for the first time this year. We read and relaxed and then spent the afternoon doing some yard work and puttering around. We did the same cocktails on the deck routine only this time dinner was burgers on the grill, hopefully the first of many this season.
Now that we can be outside again I am so looking forward to being with friends … just a few more weeks now!
How was your weekend?