How do knitters with families and jobs do it?! I've been really busy in the evening after work lately, and it really cuts into my knitting time. This week I went to see the new Harry Potter, had an extra tea ceremony practice, did a bunch of last minute Christmas shopping, and then last night went to my school's end of the year party where I had too much beer, sake and scotch (nice combination) to handle seaming when I got home. I haven't actually made any progress on the hourglass neckline since my last post and discovery of that great natural light photo spot. So instead of showing you a different view of the same thing, I thought it would be better to see how the sweater looks in my brand new, life-changing tote bag. Is it not the greatest thing you've ever seen?*

It was actually kind of scary when I found it because how much I love it is just proof that the line between my mom's** personality and interests and my own has become blurred. When did that happen? I almost felt guilty buying it because there was only one and I couldn't get one for her too.

Even though I haven't been doing much knitting of my own, I did receive some beautiful swap socks in the mail from Supergirl. Aren't they perfect?

I know that I can knit cables too, but the thought of knitting them in socks intimidates me. These look so nice though, that I just might have to try. They will be keeping my tootsies warm this weekend when I can finally enjoy some time to lay on my couch, finish up some knits and dive into tapes of the second half of this last Survivor and a whole lot of ER that just came this week.

*Some friends tease me because they say I always speak in hyperbole. But I NEVER speak in hyperbole.
**YAY! Now that everyone I know doesn't read this, I can link to my mom's blog all I want without worrying about spoiling things for her. Have I mentioned how much I am loving this?