Farewell Maryland

Life has been very chaotic since the last post. Like many of American families these days, ours has been particularly hit hard by the lagging economy. C was laid off from his job in early February, and with that comes all the stress of looking for employment in a down market and paying two mortgages.

Fortunately, C's former boss offered him a job back in Chicagoland. We still own the house in IL and our renters moved out in March. So we're heading back to the Midwest. Actually C went back in the beginning of May and I have been managing things here. Trying to sell a home and showing the house to perspective sellers is really stressful. I like to have the house showroom perfect and that's not always easy when you're alone with two kids and two dogs!

I'm really going to miss the MD/D.C. area and the wonderful friends I have made here (the Columbia Sip 'N Knit folks are amazing and I will miss you all). I'm an East Coast girl at heart and I'm sad to be going further away from Boston and my family again. However, there's a lot to be thankful for in IL- a nice home, a good job, great schools and having our family back together. The kids have really missed C...Rooney has been the worst and in a deep depression since Daddy left. I found a few groups in the Chicagoland area on Ravelry that meet up each week and the gals seem lovely. I look forward to attending a knit night with them soon.

I've been getting ready for the move this weekend for weeks and L is finishing up school. I put the end-of-the-year gifts together the other day. I made some gift boxes and necklaces (bought the pendants, added a jump ring and put them on black cords) for L's teachers and therapists. I also made some boxes for his bus drivers and will fill them with sweets. Here are a few pics...


Knitting wise, I just sent off two 10X10 squares to autumnbriars. She graciously offered to sew all the collected 10X10 squares from our Three Irish Girls (3IG) group participants. The blanket is intended for another 3IG member's husband. Ohm's husband is deploying soon and our group wanted to make a blanket and some socks for this special friend. Ohm has not been well and we're all trying to lift her spirits and show her our support.

I am working on my Blue Gable (Green Gable pattern form Zephyr Style) and I love this pattern. I'm using Brooks Farm Solo and it is dreamy soft and wonderful to knit with.



Still working on my Murphy Socks in 3IG Kells Sport yarn. One down, one to go...


My next post won't be until I get settled in IL...that could be a while! Is it sad that I am really worried about my yarn making it to IL okay? ;)