The now

I'm almost done with a sweater for Nelson. It's a simple raglan pullover knit out of Lambs Pride Worsted. The sleeves are all that's left and I think I can crank out one a night after the kids are in bed. I think. But maybe not because my kids are sleeping so horribly (Nels is fighting bed time and Claire is waking up at 4:30 -- I'm sure this will get smoothed out when they've adjusted to daylight savings). Yesterday I held the sweater up to Nels to get a feel for its fit and he declared he won't be wearing it because it's too fuzzy. I hope I can change his mind. Maybe I can bribe him with Tootsie Pops?

Once this sweater is done, I have to get back to my sister's very belated birthday socks. I've completed one sock, but I think I'm going to rip it out and start over because I'm not happy with it. I like tight-tight stitches for socks and even though I got gauge, the knit feels a bit loose and sloppy to me. I was using the Interweave Rib and Cables pattern from the Fall 2005 issue of Interweave Knits, but I think I'm going to bag it and knit a simple toe-up sock instead.

So in lieu of photos, which I had hoped to post, I decided to link to things I'm loving right now.

This collaborative blog that focuses on (anti)consumption and green living.

Shari's recent post featuring some really amazing polaroids.

These recipes as I plan next week's meal plan.

This tea, which I'm enjoying as an afternoon pick-me-up.

This blog. Such pretty pictures!

I'm trying to cut back my internet time, so if you e-mail me and I don't get back to you quickly, you'll know why.

Happy Tuesday!