Bron's Blog II

Only 8 1/2 Days To Go

...in this school year.

But really, who's counting?

My stomach is definitely feeling better - I guess I just needed to take it easy for a day or two. Here's my sweater progress - I'm finished with the cables:

I had a very productive meeting over the weekend with a woman who's already had a semester of the alternative licensure program. (Her daughter & I were in the same creative writing class.) She's already taken the NM basic skills test and gave her daughter and me pointers as to what to expect & what subjects are covered. I'm not truly worried - it's supposed to be a GED level test but some say it's actually middle school level - but it never hurts to be prepare. :) After all, the ACT and SAT were :::cough:::: 30 years ago :::cough:::

That test is one of the reasons I can't go to California with Doug & the kids. It's only offered on June 7th this summer and I HAVE to take it. They are flying back on June 8th. Plus I have class every Mon & Wed. - missing just isn't an option in this program.

The NMTA in my content area DOES concern me. Since leaving college (heck, even IN college) I've concentrated on Medieval history with just a smattering of other subjects thrown in. (Like the Civil War.) I know next to nothing about NM history which I know will be at least 1/4 of the history test. It's taught in 7th grade at all the middle schools here. It's ironic that even though I won't be teaching history, I need to get my license  with it.

Unless I manage to pick up another 6 hours of English credits somewhere. Hmmmmm....

Have a great Monday!

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's a sight to make this mother feel old. My "baby" Colin dressed up last Friday for his 8th grade dance:

He said he had the best time ever and we were happy to hear that. He's a little freaked that there are only 8 more days until middle schools ends. There's always a bit of melancholy over big endings in life.

I've managed to be a bit ill this weekend with a stomach problem of some sort. We went out to a buffet-type restaurant yesterday for an early Mother's Day and I'm afraid that didn't help. So I'll just kick back today, putter and knit. I've finished lengthening the sweater and am finished with the cabled portion. I'll post a pic of my project tomorrow.

I hope all the mothers out there have a great day!

KAL Progress

Jillian and I named our KAL "Boatneck for Two" (it has a nice ring, don't you think?) although I'm sure if anyone out there is knitting knitting the same pattern there would be room for more. :)

I've decided to add a couple of inches to the length, so I'll knit 8" before starting the waist decreases:

Although I haven't measured, I'm pretty sure this is going to be on the loose side, like my Gathered Pullover but that's OK. I wore the heck out of that sweater last winter & I want another that is easy to throw on. :)

Whether I'll need to modify the boat neck remains to be seen...