time gets away from you

I know it has been a while since I updated you and I apologize.  First I hope everyone had a good Easter.  Second I hope you have been stitching, unlike me.  I just have had so much going on that stitching has taken a step back.  I will pick it up again here shortly.  I have some time off coming and I will work on it.
I had Friday off and got to spend some time with Emily.  I can't believe she is a year old and very mobile.  We played and played.  Then I went to the doctor's and had a weight check up, down a couple of more.  I am sitting trying to think of everything that has been happening and my head is just spinning.  We were trying to make some wedding plans, graduation plans, and father in law plans(he is moving in).  Even with Friday off the weekend flew by.  It's now Wednesday and things just keep coming.  For once I'm not stressed about work.  I actually almost prefer being at work so I don't have to think of all the other stuff. Happy stitching for now. 

frustration

Sorry I did not update you sooner.  I really have been very busy.  No, we haven't been planning a wedding yet and no that's not why I am frustrated.  I'm frustrated because when you deal with people and things that can truly effect their lives you really need to keep to what you say.  I deal with this everyday.  I try very hard to treat our patients like I want a doctor's office to treat me.  Even if I don't have answer I try to call when I say I am and just update the patient.  It's not hard it is (wait for it) GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.  OMG!  I know we don't have that anymore, but yet we all want it. I am current dealing with a doctor's office and spoon feeding them the information they need to give my insurance company.  I guess it's a good thing I know insurance.  Sorry for the rant on to more important things.
I have been stitching.  I am almost done with my March stitching. I am going to have some time off in a few weeks and I think I will start a new larger project then.  I'm not quite sure what so stash digging this weekend and kitting up projects.  Speaking of digging through stash  ... I have a friend at work who's mother knits and crochets.  The mother is older and can't get around much so I packed up some nice yarn I had and was never going to use and gave it to her.  I figure it is my way of keeping  these arts going.  Have you passed along any of your stash?

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Exciting Weekend

My daughter got engaged this weekend!!!  We are all very happy.  We love her boyfriend and his family.  They make a great couple. 
Compared to that news the rest of my weekend was boring.  My hubby and I had a celebration dinner for our anniversary, 26 years.  We went to the Melting Pot.  We enjoy going it going there, the food is good, the atmosphere is quiet and the service is personal, of course all this means is pricey.  We only go maybe once a year.

I did not get much stitching done on Saturday.  I did however get some done yesterday.  I even finished BB Wild Clover and started CC March.  I hope to stay on my track this month.  I am not too worried because even if I don't I will get caught up soon.  I am sticking to my goals this year.  I am way ahead of last years finishes so I am happy with that.  Of course now I am thinking of working a on a wedding  piece which I should start soon and then leave the dates open for when they decide on "the day". 

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February stitching finished

Hello!

Last night I finally finished the stitching I had planned for February.  It was a rough month for me and stitching.  I started my March stitching so I am hoping to get caught up and be right on track.  I do have quite a few things going on this month so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The other goals I set in January are also coming right along.  I am eating healthier and felling the effects a few pounds are gone with more to follow.  I am still writing list of things I need to get done and checking them off when they are done.  I have been positive about life and my self with the help of my hubby, daughter and son.  I have begun to notice that maybe I did raise two good people.  My children are not babies anymore and I think they are becoming good adults.  At least this week :).
That's all I know or at least all I am telling for now!

Have a great day!

Tired on Monday

My hubby and daughter went with me on a road trip this weekend.  We had great fun with some relaxing moments.  I started this trip kinda as a joke thinking my hubby would not go for it but I am so glad he did.  I really wanted to attend the In Stitches Nashville Sunday.  I'm glad I did too!  We went to the cute town of Occoquan VA, where we had lunch and shopped a little. We checked in to the hotel and took a breath. But we had more shopping to do so off to Potomic Mills Mall.  Did you know that mall is a mile long and when you get to the end you have to turn around and go back the way you came to get to your car.  If you go where your walking shoes, you will need them.  We also stopped at the Truimph dealer so that hubby would be very happy too.  My daughter loved the mall.  I am so happy we got to spend time with her.  She is so busy most days I think she doesn't even sleep.  I am sad her boyfriend had to work and could not go with us, as well as my son and his girlfriend.  But someone had to watch the dogs.  And I appreciate them for that.
I have not finished all of my February projects and have not even started my March ones.  I think I need a hermit weekend.  I am going to work really hard the week to finish up February projects.  Wish me luck.


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New Stash on the way!!! :)

I was so tempted this weekend with the Nashville Market releases I couldn't take anymore so today at lunch I called my favorite shop and placed an order.  I ordered the new Shepherds Bush things of course, I just can't help myself.  Besides I love talking to all the ladies there they are so nice and helpful!  So on the stitching front I planed to finish up my February stitching this past weekend.  I was not as successful as I would have liked.  I did however finish one stocking by Blackbird.  I started the second one.  But last night I was so tired I could hardly hold my eyes open long enough to have dinner.  So today at lunch I did work on it a little bit.  So maybe the carry over will just be one stocking.  I will finish it before I start CC March cottage.  I will just have to more diligent in March. 
Sorry no pictures today.  On the next post I will show February finishes:)
How are your goals going?

Hang in there!

Check comments for what I bought, I just couldn't stop myself :)

Amazing!

It is amazing what a few drugs(antibiotics) can do for you.  I feel so much better today.  Except I will not meet my February stitching goal.  So I am a little down about that.  I did read an inspiring blog this morning so hopefully I can shake it off quickly.  I am going to try very hard to stay home and stitch this weekend.  I need some stitching time.  Nothing I can't stand more than having the stitching mojo working and feel so bad you don't stitch. I have nothing new finished, nothing new started but I did get my CC March cottage in the mail.  So I am ready to go on that one.  I also have a couple of other projects sitting in the wings hoping to see the light of day soon.  My house has been pretty boring.  What about yours?

I do want to say Congratulations to Sheryl For being 3 years cancer free.  She is a wonderful kind hearted person and deserves so much goodness to be showered on her!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I love all the comments, they help alot!