aaaahhhhhhhh. finally. finished. taxes. that's right - all done! yep, i am a little obsessive about getting it done, but at least i'm not stressing at the last minute. a satisfying finish to a busy day. now i can cross 'do taxes' off my list and move on. i just got adella off to sleep a few minutes ago , and stig is at his class, so i have the night to myself... i think i'll do something crazy like sit on the couch and knit and fall asleep watching TV. speaking of knitting, (and for those of you with no interest in knitting, scroll down a bit...) here's a picture of the 'family of hats'. i actually finished these before christmas, but never got around to showing them off: i'm now in the midst of a baby bonnet and bootie set for a friend at work who is having a baby soon. there are actually two pregnant girls at work, and as soon as the other finds out if she is having a boy or girl, i'll start in with round 2. my friend amy just told me about the 'knitting olympics' that she signed up for. the rules are simple: you must cast on during the opening ceremonies you must cast off by the closing ceremonies plus, it has to be something somewhat challenging, but not something that will push you over the edge either. i don't think there is an actual prize. i'm thinking of entering, but i have no good project ideas. yet. on to adella news... she's great. a budding artist if i ever saw one. here are a few pics from today. adella looks so cute in her little shirt/smock. once i can remember to buy some stamps, some of you lucky readers might be the recipients of one of adella's pieces. oh - a new contest idea just came to me! if you respond to this post i will send you your very own refrigerator picture. now that's incentive. and i'm not buying the whole "terrible two's" thing. "terrific two's," i remind myself. it's all in the way you look at it. and it is terrific. adella is learning so much and doing so many new things, it is truly amazing. we are so lucky to have such a smart, sweet little girl. but there are times when i have to try just a bit harder to remember... terrific, not terrible. terrific, not terrible. with the learning and trying comes much frustration and much testing, and testing, and testing the limits... and she has been a bit touchy lately. touchy like a sensitive, delicate flower, or touchy like a live grenade about to blow. you just ever know these days. in other news, does everyone know that lauren and rob are getting married...? IN SCOTLAND!? the other fun part (i know, what could be more fun?) is that they are going to see the rolling stones in london while on their honeymoon/wedding! as much as i wanted to see adella in a little flower girl dress, this plan is so much cooler. congratulations lauren and rob, and don't forget to send pictures! okay folks, nighty-night.