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First Post-baby FO
2006 @ 9:34 pm
That’s right, I finished my Jaywalkers… and this is how much Socks that Rock that remains:
About 4 inches on the sock and a bit left over from sock #1 that I found in my notions pouch after I finished seaming.
If I hadn’t backed out a couple of foot rows, I wouldn’t have had enough!
Finishing this sock only took me four months (yes, that’s sarcasm). I can’t exactly remember when I cast them on, but I know I was only a couple of inches in when I was knitting on them pre-baby in the hospital. Three months later, they are complete! I haven’t tried them on yet though because the heat is UNBEARABLE. Go ahead and leave me nasty comments on my parenting, but the kid is sleeping diaper-only in light air conditioning right now. It took me about an hour to convince her that she could go to sleep, but really I think she was just miserably overheated. Stripping her and putting her down did the trick. No rocking for me tonight mommy, please don’t touch me!
It also occurred to me today–over late lunch/early dinner at red bamboo brooklyn–with some familiar faces and some new ones (hey, guys, leave me comments so I know your blogs and can link to you!)–that I tried on the first sock with fat pregnant ankles. Dude, they better fit after all of this. Oh, that sounds like I was frustrated doesn’t it? Not at all! This pattern is perfection and looks fantastic. Truth is, I am not a sock person. I think I’ve mentioned that I was leaning that way before, but now I am sure of it. The thing I like most about socks? Kitchner at the toe. How sadistic is that?!
So, how did I finally come to finish a project? Behold, a major milestone in an infant’s life has recently occurred:
To the untrained eye, this may appear as no big deal. Baby in bouncy seat–big whoop. However, I am sure you baby savvy peeps out there recognize that MJ is actually LOOKING at toys. And people, she is talking to them. This means that she is capable of entertaining herself for short periods of time. So far I have used this time for:
1. extended stay in the wc
2. kitchnering toe of sock
3. making an actual meal, like, with the stove
4. well, it’s only been a couple of days…
She’s also started to get to bed at a reasonable hour (shift from 11:30 pm to 9 pm so far)… and stay asleep for 7-8 hours at a time! That’s happened for three of the last seven days. I know has nothing to do with knitting, but these are the exciting things in my life at the moment. The fact that I am blogging uninterrupted right now is a milestone in itself. I am giddy! Try not to get too excited, who knows when this will actually be consistent 
Comments
I’m so glad that the Socks that Rock held out for you at the end… I wish mine had! And yay for MJ becoming a little more self-sufficient every day. That earns you a giant pat on the back and well-deserved extended stay in the w.c. 
Thanks for hosting us at RBBK this afternoon - good times! We’ll definitely have to do it again soon!
aw, she’s just so cute when she talks to her toys. i love it! the sock looks great and though i know that you’re not a sock person, it’s nice to have those portable projects to work on. maybe you can make hats or gloves or tiny baby clothes for a while! it was great hanging at the boo. we’ll definitely have to do it again.
Yea! You are blogging! Horray!
MJ is adorable and congrats on the major baby milestones!
Yay for jaywalkers! They look really nice, much nicer than mine (which were never really completed). Maya’s attentiveness is a major leap in development, and definitely worth noting. Yay for more mommy-time!
Whoohoo! Knitting and cooking and trips to the loo ~ everything a mom could want.
:-) Kidding. With that little cutie babbling away, I’m sure it’s great background knitting noise.
Lovely work on the socks. But I’m not much of a sock person either. I’ve still only finished single socks, so you’re way ahead of me. And that was sure cutting it close with the yarn!
As requested, this is me! I’m trying to be better about updating (aren’t we all?). I had a great time on Saturday and the restaurant was lovely. I hope to come back soon. Enjoy your milestones with the little one!
i’m so glad that she’s sleeping more and you’re knitting more! i hope to see you tomorrow or soon.
Hooray for blogging! So glad you’re getting some me-time in–and some knitting time!
It was good to see you today–I’m always up for a little RBBK.