…overheard while the “kids” were eating lunch yesterday. I don’t even know.what.this.means. There didn’t appear to be any malice behind the statement, and it was followed by laughter…. I don’t even know…
They continue to amuse me, those kids 
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Knitting? Oh yes, I still do. In fact, I don’t really finish many projects lately, but I do start them. Yesterday I was torturing myself, wanting to cast on for a new shawl with my Moab yarn, but really wanting to work on and finish my Twist sweater so I can wear it this winter.
But, I’m feeling the cable knitting at the moment… so, of course, I cast on for the shawl. I have no self control.
Okay… I have to stop and interject here, again. Overhearing the girls upstairs, waiting for their ride to COLLEGE, mind you:
D #1: These are seriously the most stretchable sleeves I own
D#2: Let me see! Can I stretch them? (said quite enthusiastically)
D#1: Well, Okay, but just don’t use your Incredible Hulk strength and get all out of control, because I don’t want you to ruin it.
…hee, I didn’t even know one of them had Incredible Hulk strength. And, I don’t remember the last time I checked my sleeves for stretchability… is this important? I have seriously weird children.
Back to the knitting….. have you seen this? Seriously great stuff. This works so much better for me than my much-loved KnitPicks magnetic chart tracker thingy…. because I can fold up my pattern for on-the-go, stuff-it-in-a-sack knitting…. like yesterday at the DMV. (Yes, the DMV again… don’t ask, and, yes, we have to go back AGAIN! Third time’s a charm, right….? Yeah… no.)
Oh, sorry, I got side tracked. Anyway, this Highlighter tape has some serious coolness factor… love it. Get some, especially if your like me and easily lose your place while doing ALL of your knitting lately during marathon sessions of my new favorite show of all time – 24. (and, yes, I may be in love with Jack Bauer, and we’re only on Season Two).
aaaaaand, because this blog can always use a Layla picture… here’s your fix. SheIS an adorable tough chick who knows how to rock a bow :o)
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The Pleasures of God, John Piper
Your kids crack me up! Thanks for the tip about the highlighter tape!
Thanks for the link to the highlighter tape…not into big charts, but I’m sure I’ll find good use for it.
I have no idea what that means either . . . but probably my sister and I sound like that when we’re together.
Anway, don’t ignore Twist – winter around here is short enough!
Let us know when you get a translation! Your shawl looks gorgeous so far and I’m sure your sweater will knit up quick.
Oh my soul that purple color for your twist sweater is fantastic! Hurry hurry though, I heard San Diegan winters don’t last long…..
I know the “dome” usually means “head”, and since they were having lunch, I presume there was a burrito somewhere in the room. Regardless, most of the time I have no clue what teenagers are talking about.
I giggled when I’d seen you cast on for the shawl. It’s exactly something I would have also done. Good luck with finishing up Twist and thanks for the highlighter tape info. It’s even better than the “Pattern Tamers” I’m currently using.
Love the kid speak! They’re a hoot!
My teen son translated it – “Somebody threw a burritto and it almost hit me in the head.”
Love the Twist & the shawl – casting on is the best part of knitting. I love it too. I always have a good giggle when I eavesdropped on my girls.
I love overhearing the kids, they really crack me up.
You’re kids are weird. ;op But then, mine’s pretty weird, too, hehe
I love Twist…you need to work on Twist…a sweater will keep you warmer than a shawl…just sayin. ;o)
That is the BEST idea for chart reading I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing the link. Dang, that is a good idea.
Oh I like the burrito comment and the translation provided by your friend! I am a friend of Beatriz, by the way. I like your blog and it is posted on the sidebar of mine
My husband wishes I would ride bikes with him in Moab too…I like your highlighter tape. Maybe THAT would make me like charts more.
Hilarious! I love the one about the hulk-strength. I am sure my sisters and I have weird sisterese- I’ll be you and yours do too!