Either Or, Neither More

I’m not exactly sure what is worse…waiting for someone to die or having someone die so unexpectedly that you don’t feel like you got a chance to let them know how much you loved them.

I’m going through both this week.

Mike’s grandfather married us on our wedding day. He has always been so soft spoken, wise, and loving. His actions have never been anything but kind and caring (at least in the years I’ve known him). It’s almost hard to believe he was in the military where he had to be agressive. He started having issues with Dementia roughly 6 months ago. About a month ago he was found outside the house, lying in the street. He had broken bones and many bruises. It’s unknown what happened other than he left the house and cannot remember a darn thing.

Since then he has been progressing fast through the stages and is now in a hospice bed being given meds to keep him calm and pain free till he dies. He’s not even awake besides the occational mumble. Mike’s dad has been with his mom for the past week be we’ve opted to stay home till he passes away. It wont be long and honestly, what would we do besides stare at him and wish he could get better or end the misery? So sad to wish someone could pass on so that the pain for both himself and family could subside.

While all of this is going on my Uncle Ken passed away suddenly Tuesday. He was acting funny so they took him to the hospital on Sunday. Monday they diagnosed him with Leukemia. Tuesday morning he died. Just that quick it was over. No notice or time to think about it. Shock to the whole family. My aunt is in bed and wont move. She didn’t get a chance to tell him how she loved him. How she wished he wouldn’t go. She feel guilty.

I don’t know which is worse but as far as I’m concerned it’s a huge lesson in telling the ones you love how much you do before they’re gone (mentally or completely). Both are taxing on the family and friends. Both are hard to live through. Both take time to get over.

It’s been a rough week.

Poison Apple Red

Not sure why but this color red makes me think about snow white or little red riding hood. I finished one glove tonight and paln on doing the other tomorrow. I think I know what everyone is getting for Christmas! Well, at least most everyone...

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Can't post - can't leave comments - can't stand the person answering the questions on the help page.

Ugh!

Hot off the Hook: Fingerless Gloves

I've been dying to try some projects that are not baby oriented but it's hard when I have the shop that is mainly baby items and so many of my friends are having little ones. I went to my favorite yarn store and bought some new Borrocco Flicker in grey. It's a baby alpaca and acrylic mix with a beautiful silver flec. I saw it and HAD to have it. But, what to do with it???

I pulled out a pattern I had yet to try and was very happy with how easily it worked up. The yarn was perfect for the pattern too!

Fingerless gloves have recently made a huge comeback. I was not impressed until I started seeing the handmade ones on Etsy. They just looked super soft and warm. I purchased a pattern from someone new. http://www.etsy.com/shop/JaybirdDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more She has a lot of super cute designs for my fellow crochet addicts to check out.


They're not listed in the store yet, but if you are interested send me a conversation at www.jessmiloo.etsy.com and we can work out pricing depending on the type of yarn you are looking for :) Hopefully I'll get them listed soon, but first I need to get some better photographs.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!

Mommy's Time Out on Facebook

I have been thinking of launching a fan page on Facebook for my Etsy site for many moons. Finally tonight I got it off the ground. I still have a lot to do like uploading photos from other photographers, adding promotional codes, and trying to promote it beyond my friend networks.

It is finals week after all, so I'm going to go back to concentrating on that for a minute ;)

That being said...here's the link. "Like" it, K?

Mommy's Time Out on Facebook

Thanks!

Hot Off The Hook: Ribbed Newborn Sized Baby Beanie and Diaper Cover

Hot off the hook! I've been working this weekend on a new quick and easy pattern which has amazing results! This ribbed pattern was from one of my favorite Etsy Pattern sellers Hectanooga. Her patterns are easy to follow and produce awesome results. If you are a fellow hooker, I highly recommend her store.

Anyways, back to the new listing...they're SUPER CUTE and reasonably priced. Only $10 for the beanies and $17.50 for the hat and diaper cover set.

Made with a super soft baby acrylic yarn it will not irritate baby skin. This is sure to please either your mother to be as a shower gift or as a photo prop for all my photographer friends. It is simple so it will make for a great photograph without taking away from the little bundle of joy :)




Also available in listings for the hat only. I can make it in the following sizes and colors:

Sizes
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months

Colors:
Yellow
Pink
Light Baby Blue
Little Boy Blue
Light Purple
Bright Green
White
Cream

If you don't see a size or color you want or need let me know and I can work to fill your request.

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Jessica