I saw a quote yesterday on someone's blog to the affect of 'children spell love t-i-m-e,' so when I saw that mine were getting antsy today, I found some things in the closet that had belonged to dear Marie, or g.g., as they called her. (Great-grandma.) Because I know, summer can seem boring while you're in it, and so fleeting later. I taught them Chinese Checkers; I hate to tell you that I won but no one would listen to my strategy recommendations! Then they taught me Pirate Code. And then two looked through all the wonderful marbles while two of us had a nap.
I haven't posted a lot of knitting on here in the last few years. Not much to say about it but I still knit. I knit because I love to create. I knit because I love sweaters. I knit because I grew up with a mom who is artistic beyond the acknowledgement she receives, and it's in my blood to do something creative. I knit because I love the good things God grows, like sheep and wool and muskox and cotton. I knit because I love colors. I knit because my boys wear what I knit. I knit because I like the rhythm. I knit because it has a beginning and an end, and they are achievable. I knit because when my hands are busy, my mouth slows down, and it gives my brain a chance to make better decisions. I knit because I'm really, really good at it, and it's one of the few things that others acknowledge, and we all need that. I knit because I love to knit. I'm working on a colorful shawl in alpaca.
We played this game at my grandmother's house often. You do take beautiful photos Karen.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with your kids- that time is fleeting too- though when they are young it does not feel like it.
Warmest regards,
Anna
Sounds like a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWe used to play Chinese Checkers :) Glad they had fun playing! That was a lovely post about your grandmother!
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