daffodils and artistic chaos

and, just what have we been doing around here?

okay, months later, (with no explanation forthcoming), here is an update:

snow. just when we thought that winter was winding down for good, another snow, and then another little bit, then a few flakes here and there coming down despite the sunny blue sky. who would have guessed? i'm happy for the snowpack in the mountains, and of course for those of you who ski and enjoy other winter sports, but as for me, i had to cheer myself with daffodils. so far, the only ones blooming that i have seen are in the grocery stores and then on my counter.

the small resident artist in our home has been busily decorating. and since she discovered the new tape dispenser, we have had all sorts of scotch-taped masterpieces, but my favorite was the pens-on-the-french-doors display. luna the cat has enjoyed makeshift "cages" and there have been carloads of vacationers... in amira's room off and on. it's fun. except when it is time to clean up due to imminent bedtime or other such parental nonsense, then it isn't as much fun.

we recently acquired a new computer, complete with flat screen monitor. this has been very distressing to luna kitty, whose favorite warm spot was formerly the (very hairy) top of the monitor. she still looks longingly at the spot behind the new monitor before choosing another resting place. the computer was a great decision, much more efficient, less waiting around on our part. amira was relieved that this computer also has "PBS kids".

knitting wise, i have been fairly busy off and on, and completed some baby gifts, assorted felted bags, some socks, and my first stuffed animal. this hedgehog was named "top bone" by amira, who is sure it is a girl hedgehog, and quite certain that the name chosen for her was the right one. i have not a clue why she chose the name, the name seems a little odd to me, coming from a little girl who named her teddy bear harfisheem. (actual spelling unknown)

we have our house on the market again, (or still, depending upon when you last heard) and last week had a "broker's open" open house for the realtors, with a great turnout and lots of favorable comments. so, i have been attempting to keep it in a showable state, just in case one of said realtors decides to bring somebody to look. cross your fingers, it's a tough market and we're expecting miracles. however, we do believe in miracles, so hold that thought with us...