quiet

You know what's weird.  There have been a few quiet weekends this term, where we have no particular plans, no papers to grade or lectures to write.  I'm not saying there isn't stuff to do, but there occasionally, is less press.  Not just work, but at home too.  The kids are playing together, maybe for a few hours, and I'm just home, they don't really want/need me to play with them, and I'm don't want to interrupt their time together, getting along.  It feels so delicate, and wonderful to hear them working out problems with eachother and enjoying, even relishing their time together... without me orchestrating... I hope it's not delicate, but right now it still is, so I do not want to interfere.

I've already vacuumed, cleaned up the kitchen, done the laundry, the basics.  We have a few activities (ballet, church) that have kept us from taking any real road trips, we have play-dates... but it's weird... not bad weird... just weird.  I don't think I have figured it out yet; is this just this moment in time, or is it a glimpse of the future?  I have not yet figured out what to do with myself.  I guiltily sneak a coffee, cookie and a read a magazine... maybe even a whole magazine; I hunt for things to do, a closet to tackle, or I pull out my sewing machine or make plans for my next batch of soap, and though nice... and man do I sometimes need to exercise my creative outlets, it doesn't feel quite right.  To add to this, when the quiet does eventually break ( and it does indeed break), I shatter... my resilience is diminished.

It's a subtle transition we are going through, and I am not sure what to call-it other than pleasantly unsettling.

further adventures in knits: comfy knit dress {lbg studio}

This one was pretty fun.  There is a great tutorial, and it really fits the bill.  I had to go with the 4-5 sizing suggestions and lengthened the tiers (Hmm, I'd have to remeasure, but I think I went with 9 and 12") because G. prefers her dresses long.  

 and spinny, long and spinny.  I'm sort of excited that she has worn this one already a few times.  I made another one last night, and she wouldn't wear it today... but it was cold, so we'll see.  I'll put some pics up if I can get her to try it on.