That's better.

Last week was a touch over the line into the area known as, "crazy busy." But it is over and I survived. I survived quite well actually and I'd have to put the week down in the "good" category.

Friday and Saturday were the performances of Mini-Me's school play, in which she had a minor role. (There are no small roles, only small actors.) This meant that every night last week she had rehearsals from 5pm-9pm. She normally gets off the bus at around 4:15pm so this meant in order to give her any time for dinner and a sanity break from school I needed to pick her up from school and take her back at 5:00 and then return to pick her up at 9:00. Mixed in there were a few after-school activities for her sister and a few things I needed to attend to as well. But other than the miles added to my car, we aren't any worse for wear.

My parents also came out from Michigan to see the play and to visit. So that meant that I did have a little housekeeping to get done to prepare for houseguests again, but this time it wasn't stressful. I really enjoy it when my folks visit. I relax and enjoy our time together and get caught up on all the family and hometown news (read: gossip). My sister and her kids even came out Saturday night to see the play and have dinner with us. Even though we only live an hour away from each other, we don't get together often enough.

The kitten is growing like the wild man that he is and is getting cuter everyday. He stands his own against the Milk Brothers and the dogs. He is getting more and more adventurous and has figured out the stairs and the big litter box. He is also blissfully cuddly. He has a wonderful knack for finding my lap right as I'm getting ready to get up and go get something done or have to leave for somewhere.

In crafting news:
I'm about 75% done with the Millennium Argyle Vest. I've had to rip back a few times with the front because of operator error, but overall it is coming along very nicely. Last night I got passed the armhole shaping and started the neck shaping. It should only be a matter of one more knitting session to get the front finished. Then it is just a matter of blocking, seaming and finishing.

I also got my sewing machine back from the repair shop for the second time last week. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I see that there is a sample swatch under the presser foot so I guess that means he tried it out before sending it home with me. I have two blouses for Mini-me on the front of the pile to make next. Plus a knitting friend asked for a sock bag out of a cute print I had a little pouch made out of a few weeks ago. Then there are the appliquéd wool coin purses I started last month. (I intended to work these up as a pattern to put up before the holidays...time is ticking away on that one!)