Hello there! I hope all of you are well, and that there are things that are making you happy. I've been pretty MIA, and for many reasons. A lot of them are not my story to tell, but what is my story to tell is that our wi-fi was having serious issues. We called more than once about it, and finally a guy came to the house and said, "Oh your router is completely shot. I guess that has been the issue." YA THINK? Anyway, he got everything going again and here I am. I tried to post a few times, but things would just stop working in the middle of a post, and then the info would be gone. So frankly, I just gave up.
Onward, right?
I've been spending a lot of time with these goobers, which is always a good thing because they are the important things in my life.
Things are still in the early stages, as far as everyone getting along. They are all doing better, but it's still not really good. We have hired a behavioral trainer who will come at the beginning of May to help us out, and I'm really hoping that will make a big difference
I'd like to say that in the interim time that I've not been here, I have been knitting up a storm. But to be honest, my knitting mojo has been pretty non-existent for a long time, which was frustrating. Part of it was that I had some yarn that in the end, I just did't like, but kept trying to use for something. Then I just put it down and walked away. I finally realized that I should let it just sit for a while, and if in another month or so I still just don't want to deal with it, I'll destash it.
But the good news is that I'm starting to get back to it. I started a new sock on this past Saturday, with the assistance of my knitting buddy.
When I started, I thought if it didn't feel like it was working, I'd just put it back down until it was time to try again. The good news is that it was enjoyable again and I want to keep going, so I think/hope that means I'm back on track! 😊
I have been reading, so it's not like I've just been in a funk. And I have been planning and thinking and organizing in other ways for other projects and activities.
And like nearly everyone else in the world, trying to keep going everyday in spite of the horrors and stupidity that make up our lives these days.
So that's it for today, I hope you are knitting, reading, doing whatever things make you feel good and make your life worthwhile. I'll be back sooner rather than later - at least that's the plan! In the meantime, thanks to those of you still here and reading.
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As someone who has adopted numerous cats and dogs, I can definitely affirm that it can take a while for some animals to get comfortable in their environment. I think so many dogs come from horrific situations that we'll never know the full extent of, and even though it is hard we try to give them all the grace we can--I know you both do that too! Love and consistency (and some training help!) (and drugs if necessary) will save the day!
Router problems are so . . . irritating. I'm glad you've got your wi-fi issues sorted. (Fun Fact: When wi-fi first became A Thing - back in the dark ages - Tom called it "whiffy." The kids - and me - have never let him forget it.) Anyway. Good for you for calling in a behavioral expert to help you and your pets figure out the getting-along-together thing. I'll bet everyone is fast friends (or at least civil) soon. It looks like Angus is settling right in. And breaks in knitting are a good thing now and then! XO
Hope all is going better for you and your family and friends. It's tough to keep one's spirits up these days but it's important to keep hoping and working for better days. Hang in there!
Time seems to go by so quickly.....I am glad to see you back. I was worried about you. Happy to know that you are doing fine. Good luck with the 'kids' behavioral specialist. Happy Spring.
I am glad there is a bit of going along with all your wee beasties! Their faces all look so angelic... I mean, could any one of them ever be not perfect? I have been mulling over that gorgeous sunny yellow yarn... but nothing is speaking to me.. yet. I am still listening though! I read Theo of Golden and have not stopped thinking about the story. I'd like to stay in Theo's world... it is much kinder and gentler! (and I am so glad your internet is back... so glad!)
Everybody needs a knitting buddy.
Life has a way of doing that especially when you've got a new family member to adjust to. He looks pretty comfy snuggled down with your knitting. Here's hoping the trainer will make the transition easier for you all.
That's a good looking crew you got there! We are still have intermittent issues with Furby's integration - mostly between Furby and Lemmy. I've got some pheromone diffusers coming and I hope they will do the trick. They are good about 90% of the time, but that other 10% - boy can they scrap!
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