Alone

It's Friday night! Anyone have fun plans? I have to live vicariously through you since I don't leave the house. EVER. Not true of course, but sometimes it feels like it!

The girls are sleeping (HOORAY! Miracle, you have no idea), the hubby is out with friends and I am hanging out at home. Alone.

It's nice! Yes, I have a million projects to do, but I am also going to relax, watch some Doctor Who, knit, and enjoy the peace and quiet. Today was loud and stressful so it's a great way to end!

Oh, yeah. And I need to clean. ASAP. I'll share a pic tomorrow (because I'm feeling lazy now) of just how bad my kitchen is right now. I didn't wash any dishes today, and now the sink (and beside it) are piled ridiculously high. There are no clean forks, spoons or knives in the drawer. I did dishes yesterday!!! What's the deal??? I'm convinced I have an evil imp who comes out when I'm not looking to dirty dishes.

Speaking of evil imps, we have a chipmunk living in our walls. He climbed in through the hole around the outdoor AC unit and is making himself quite at home. Every once and a while he makes his presence known by scurrying through the walls and making THIS sound. FREAKS ME OUT!!!

Just played that video, and the walls are now echoing me. EEEEEKKKKK!!!!!!!!

Freakiest part of having a chipmunk? Took a bubble bath earlier in the week. My back is killing me this week and I thought the hot water would relax me. HA! Well, it did. Until, Mr. Chipmunk (Haven't named him yet, ideas? Alvin and Theodore were just too obvious) ran through the wall behind the bath tub, and then went under the bath tub. AND BUMPED UNDER MY BACKSIDE. I jumped a mile. Screamed. Threw my back out too. Now I'm paranoid about taking another bath. Sad, because I have a new book and a new bath salt to try out.

Anyone know the best way to rid a house of a chipmunk you can't get to?

Hi!

Hi there!

Remember me? The crazy knitting baker lady? Yep...I'm back. Sorta. Did you miss me? I missed you!

Since we've last chatted (which is what I pretend actually happens when I blog instead of me rambling on and on over cyberspace. It sounds better) many many things have happened. So this will either be a really long rambly post, or I'll be too overwhelmed and leave all of it out and go find myself a drink instead. It is after 5 in Ireland, don't you know.

So here is a list of the stuff that's gone on... Slightly less rambly and stressful for you, my reader. But I will probably stress looking at the list later. Oh well. I'll call it a cardio workout and be done with it.

1. Agreed to do two craft fairs within 1 week of each other. Yes, I am indeed crazy. And stressed. I even found a white hair this morning. EEEK! Actually, that's fine. I don't care about going white. But the fairs are nightmarish to plan for. Will be fun when it happens, but for now...someone bring me chocolate.

2. Discovered I have a gluten intolerance. This is painful. No more easy baking. No bread. =( But I can still eat potatoes and rice. I love potatoes and rice. And they are healthier!

3. Lost 4 lbs after cutting wheat from my diet. YAY!

4. Seriously potty training my almost 3 year old. I have mopped up more puddles these last couple weeks than I thought was humanely possible to produce. But we're getting there! Apparently if you reward with chocolate chips (my girl!) and Disney princess underwear potty training is easier and more exciting. At least this is what my daughter has communicated.

5. Discovered Doctor Who. I'd put off starting it because I knew I'd love it and obsess over it. And guess what? I was right! Currently on the 10th Doctor. =) It gives me something to knit to.

6. Celebrated my mother's 50th birthday. Shh...don't tell her I told you.

7. Went shopping for Fall clothing. I love Fall. Fall is awesome. I cannot wait for the weather to stay cool enough to wear my new clothes!!!

8. Suffering a relapse of heart related issues...cut back on caffeine. Except for today. Today I'm wired. And jumpy. Tempe whispered hi and I freaked out. I need help.

9. Had a migraine that lasted for 10 whole days! Isn't that exciting? :-/

That's enough for now. My fingers need to get back to knitting. =)