Five Things

Ugh, so I’ve been sick for weeks! I have very little to show for this week, but I am optimistic that I’m on the mend! Any day now I’m going to wake up feeling normal again.

In other news that requires a giant UGH… Canada Post! This is the 3rd or 4th time that we’ve had to deal with a postal strike since I started TFA and I am so tired of it. It’s brutal for small business’ but more than that it just feels cruel this time of year when so many families are relying on the ability to feel close and connected by sending something special through the mail.

As far as TFA is concerned it is business as usual and we just hope and pray that delays aren’t too significant. International packages shouldn’t be affected and so far I haven’t experienced anything too dramatic domestically. There really is no other option, couriers and other other shipping services like Fedex and UPS are prohibitively expensive for the small packages that I mail.

I’m trying to stay positive! It’s snowy and freezing (actually, very much below freezing) and it’s the perfect type of weekend to stay in, knit and start making some serious holiday plans with my family. Stay warm!

Scrappy ombré socks and a chubby baby hand. This photo was taken before I had to rip and re-knit because I realized that it was coming out way too big. I’ve restarted and am back at about this same spot now. Loving it.

Scrappy ombré socks and a chubby baby hand. This photo was taken before I had to rip and re-knit because I realized that it was coming out way too big. I’ve restarted and am back at about this same spot now. Loving it.

Sweater plans! Hoping to start this project over the weekend.

Sweater plans! Hoping to start this project over the weekend.

I’m knitting a Roku hat in the most beautiful OOAK skein of blue/black.

I’m knitting a Roku hat in the most beautiful OOAK skein of blue/black.

Marled Flax. Is there anything better?

Marled Flax. Is there anything better?

Micah’s art work (with a little help from Chris). So thrilled that Micah is finally getting into making art!!!

Micah’s art work (with a little help from Chris). So thrilled that Micah is finally getting into making art!!!