Short recap
The past couple of weeks have just flown by! In between work and the kids, a few other things have occurred which are worth mentioning.
- I am sick. AGAIN. Darn, germy kindergartners. The upside is that all this coughing is giving my abs one heck of a workout! The downside is that I have no creative energy at the moment, which means you get this: a bulleted list of the marginally interesting things that happened since my last post.
- My nephew Tyson turned 1 year old last week! We went to his birthday party last weekend, and hoped to get a photo of him with cake all over his face. However, he just daintily dipped his fingertips into the frosting, keeping very clean and tidy, so I finally told my brother to push the piece of cake in Ty's face. Which he actually did! After a moment of stunned silence, Ty thought it was fun and began smiling through the layers of blue frosting covering his cheeks and mouth. Photos were taken all around.
- I received notice of new budget cuts coming to our school district next year. Proposed cuts include 105 teaching positions (in Elementary Ed), P.E. for elementary students, the elimination of class-size reduction in all elementary classes, custodial services, etc. The list goes on and on until $35 million is cut from the budget. *sigh* Looks like it's going to be another summer of uncertainty for me.
And, to end on a high note, I finally finished my Rosamund's Cardigan! I got the pattern from Interweave Knits' Fall 2009 issue and used worsted weight yarn purchased from Knit Picks online. There are a few problem areas in the finished sweater (which probably would be eliminated if I blocked it), but overall, I'm happy with the results! Now, on to my next project (whatever that will be...).
Get better!! Love the photo of Tyson, and the sweater. Not so much the germy kids.
What a great sweater! I want your knitting talent!
And as the mother of a kindergartener, the idea of no elementary school PE is atrocious! My kid needs to run, and not just at recess! Not to mention all the other cuts, including you dear teachers! What will that do to class size? Noah's class is 25, and I think that's too big! Good luck!
The sweater is lovely. That bit of cabling down the front makes it a standout. Don't understand all these short-sleeved sweaters being shown, tho. Don't people's arms get cold anymore? :)
Such a great sweater...but WHAT are they THINKING???
No pe? No janitors? Increased class sizes?
I know Kate. It boggles the mind. Did I mention the 10% pay cut they want to give us too?