Jumpers of 1sts

I have finally finished Khyra's jumpers. I will not say that they are 2 months late.

Jumper 1.
Boat neck jumper

Pattern: ~ Design 12
Book: ~ Patons Book 796 - Kids, Kids, Kids
Yarn: ~ Target Aztec, 100% Acrylic, Mohair effect
Needles: ~ 10's & 8's (3.25mm & 4mm)

1st jumper knitted in the round back and front
1st knitted sleeves in the round

Didn't modify for sewing sts as I wanted the extra width.


Jumper 2
Hooded Jumper

Pattern: Bernat Hooded Sweatshirt
Yarn: ~ Unknown
Needles: ~ 4mm & 5mm

1st I- Cord
1st Tassel
1st Hoodie

My apologise to Lynne for no Textured knitting this month

A Chronic Illness

After many weeks of battering tests, hospital stays, x rays, scans etc. I finally know what has been bugging me for the past 6 -12 mths.

I have been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. You can read more about it here.

I have been knitting for about 1/2hr / day. So not much is getting very far. Some days I can't knit at all. Some time even getting out of bed is too much. My boys have been fantastic and so understanding especially Damien. Steve has been the best husband anyone could want. I have been overwhelmed by the understanding, caring, the don't worry about it attitude he has given me. I knew I had found my soul mate, but I have seen another side of the man I love, and I will forever be gracious.

During the course of the next few months; my Doctor will be trying different things, ie medications, techniques etc. So once again I may be off the air for quite a while.

What caused my CFS? We cannot exactly pinpoint it, but in about Sept 2008, I become quite ill with a viral infection. I didn't shake it; The GP, Specialist and I, have come to the conclusion that it may have been a combination of the infection, stress, and depression.

I DO NOT want your sympathy, just the understanding that I may not blog for a while, or the blogs will be short, or photo filled.

To leave you on a happy note. This photo is of Tinkerbell, next doors cat who has adopted us when they are not home.

Mikey being curious and wondering how Tinkerbell is going to get down.

Mind you these two are great friends, and seek the drains out together. Where ever one is the other one is not too far behind.

We nearly did float away in the floods a while back. This is our backyard at 1pm. By 3 pm it was lapping at the concrete patio. Thank goodness Steve arrived home and took a few fence palings off and it dissapated.

Until when ever.
Rell

Qld Teachers Strike

Public school teachers in Qld decided to go out on a workers strike today, fighting for an increase in wages.

I do agree that they (like nurses) they are worth every penny we give to them.

Monday - Friday; 8.30am - 3pm they teach, care, and protect my cherub. This does not include the time they spend before and after school on extra activities.

Now I praise them for what they do for my cherub. They then have to deal with the imps!

I volunteer in the school canteen 1 day / week, so I see what they are up against.

Bring back the Stick!

Never hurt me!