Le Sigh

Just when I thought Little Hawk was feeling better.....
He had a relatively good morning today, and even felt well enough to drink some coffee. The next thing I know, he starts throwing up and then got dizzy and fell off the couch.  Twice.
 Ensuing conversation:
Little Hawk: Honey! Call 911, I think I broke something!
Little Bird: What? What did you break? Where does it hurt?
Little Hawk: I don't know, but every time I move I hear something crunching!
Little Bird: Dear, you fell on a bag of corn chips.

Luckily, the corn chips did not need an ambulance.

I got him back up on the couch, with a rolled up blanket under the cushions so he couldn't fall off again. (yay for nurse skills!) I email my teacher that I may be late for class, and go to the kitchen to wash some dishes while I wait for his doctor to call. Now, remember that Post Concussive Disorder causes short term memory loss, so it's basically like having stage three Alzheimer's.  Naturally, Little Hawk dozed off, woke up, wondered why he was on the couch, and popped up into his chair again. Have I mentioned he's a paraplegic?
He rolls into the kitchen, scaring the liver out of me, and asks for some Sprite and a cold compress I put him back on the couch with orders NOT TO MOVE and then, finally, his doctor calls. While I am busy talking to his doctor, he sneaks off the couch again, only to have another dizzy spell and crack his forehead on the coffee table. I cut things short with the doctor, turn him on his side while he dry heaves, then put him to bed. Another email off to the teacher, and an emergency appointment with the local clinic.  Then, while I was on the phone with the clinic, he got up AGAIN.
I love him so much. I'm just terrified that he's going to fall and die.
No time to cry, I have a doctor's appointment to go to.

Happy Birthday Nanou

I read the blogs of some wonderful, creative and beautiful crafters, who decided to celebrate the birthday of one of their close friends by making a little blog about her creations.
It is the most beautiful celebration of someone's creativity, love, and giving heart that I have ever seen, and it has truly inspired me. Happy birthday, Nanou, and continue to spread your magic across the world.

Rug-weaver, Not ... ... Ok, I Can't Make That Joke Here.

I had a fun time tonight twining a braided rug out of a climbing rope. It was super fun and I am looking for similar patterns that I can translate into woven mats and such made of yarn.

Also, Bunny was super sweet and gave me some special shinies for my magpie stash.
Last but not least, here is the Beauty Queen, begging for a belly rub.

Better Than Christmas

This weekend was a little rough. Someone I know died this week, I was behind on my homework, and Little Hawk was not feeling well at all, so I couldn't go work on it. Then something happened that brightened my mood. 

As I mentioned before, I had the luck to win a givaway hosted by Umelucky. I got her package this weekend and it was full of wonderful things!

Every little carefully wrapped package tied with jute! It was all so carefully and thoughtfully put together!

A beautiful card made from homemade paper

Tiny stamped tags

Little wormy bravely sunning himself on the cat's patio. Fear not, he is now safe on my desk!

More gift tags and a pretty pretty clothespin

A bonus- a BEAUTIFUL lavender sachet made from a soft, quilted cotton. I love it dearly and it is in my workroom.

Even MORE tiny tags! 

The softest cowl you have ever seen, with another heart. My husband claimed this one as soon as he saw it and hung it in his office. :D I love my silly Little Hawk. 

Pictures cannot do this cowl justice. It is SO SOFT and COLORFUL and SPARKLY. I ADORE IT!!

Thank you so much, Umelucky. You made a rough weekend so much better. :D As soon as my paycheck is deposited, I will mail you something special.

Best. Morning. Ever.

Is there a better way to start off the day than to take a drive with your best friend?
Wait, there's also free lattes and scones?
Best way to start off the day EVER.
My spindle finally arrived from Knit Picks. Spinning is SO MUCH FUN. I have already spun up every scrap of available fiber.
I have been eagerly awaiting a package of wonderful, handmade-with-love goodies from the talented umelecky. I was lucky enough to win her awesome givaway. Yay!
Also, I have been working on a lot of projects. Since Bunny and Kitten are here doing crafts a lot, but they don't seem to have their work-baskets put together, I am doing it for them. It's the least I can do, after all the support I have gotten. I started with two handled boxes that are covered in Liberty prints. I got them from Target, but can't find them in the online catalog so no links for you. Anyway, I then went to the store and grabbed a couple of round Singer tape measures. I followed the idea from Tiny Apartment's Owl Measuring Tape, but made a bunny and a kitty instead. There will  be pictures at some point.
I want to make a set for another friend, but I'm not sure if she wants to join our group or not. Also I haven't come up with a nickname for her.
In other news, I finished Kitten's cup cozy, and it was SO EASY. Super fun. Awesome instructions.
Also, Little Hawk is doing better, which is good because one cannot be happy when their significant other is suffering.

The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Cables

Or not, as it would seem. I started a quick easy knit cup cozy for Kitten, as her socks will not be done in time. Curse you, top down socks! I had to rip the first sock out because it was too small.
I have been frustrated a lot about school, the huge pile of homework looming over me, and Little Hawk. He fell down a flight of stairs at a local business a week ago and had a pretty bad concussion, and has not been improving at all.
It is actually terrifying me, although I try to keep a happy face for him. His memory is terrible, he has been having splitting headaches and horrible nightmares. we are in constant contact with his neurologist and local doctor, trying to get him onto cognitive therapy.
On the bright side, Code Enforcement has determined that the building does not comply with the ADA, so it is the building's fault and the owner and business have to pay for any medical issues.

Cats and the Attack of the Hair

I finished up my pink stripey socks, and am almost done with a pair for Kitten's birthday this weekend. These socks are a nice plush acrylic, to prevent accidental felting, in a black basket weave check.

 I love my new socks so much. 

Also, because the sun has been so lovely, I made a little spot for the cats to chill and watch the passersby. Since I haven't filled the bird feeder in a while, it's not as exciting as it could be, but between the warm sun and the heating vent below, the cats are pretty happy about it. 

As you can see, our windowsill is too small for them to sleep on, so I pushed the couch closer to it and put a piece of Foamcore over the gap, with a comfy blanket. 

Mew approves. 

So does Coraline. She is currently sporting a snazzy sweater I made her out of an old sock. Coraline is not pleased about this, and has already started shredding my curtains in revenge. 

Last, but not least, here is a picture of me. 

*yawn*