Wednesday, April 19, 2006

movin' on up

Poor little Spherey. He was just born yesterday and already, he seems to be in way over his head here at Bits of Knits. Besides cramming for finals ( he's quite the prodigy, less than 24 hours old and already in grad school!), Mom's been cracking the whip to get him to write her 40 page paper for her. Ever the obedient scholar, he obliges, always with a smile on his face. Between school projects, he even tends to the children of the manor, who mysteriously morph into demented Kikaida monsters, a.k.a. BossiER and StinkiER, during the countdown to finals week. He knows that their sweet smiles are actually their ultra deception/distraction superpower and remains unfazed by their attempts to infiltrate as he reigns them in with his twisted charm. When not occupied with his superhero duties, he attempts to conjure up recipes for boiled eggs that don't involve mayonnaise or dry mustard, but is all too easily distracted by the sweet siren song of shortbread cookies and tea, much like his mom. In spite of his foibles, Spherey's quite a cultured fellow who appreciates fine craftsmanship, like this beautiful postcard from his mom's Project Spectrum Postcard Swap partner, Stephanie. He wistfully admires the beautifully embossed flowers and vibrant colors (Thank you so much, Steph- I love it!) and daydreams of a better life. "It's funny," he muses, "It's like I'm trapped in a box." And then reality rudely awakens him as he remembers that he IS, indeed, in a box, in the midst of the packing job from hell! He sighs with the realization that even superheroes need to know when to cry uncle, and so he does, ever so quietly, in a shroud of packing peanuts. As much as he dreams of sitting at the computer connecting with his intergalactic fiberly roots, he is deterred by the merciless packing gods.

Yes, friends, the Bits of Knits household is embarking on a new chapter in our lives... in two weeks, we'll be moving to a new home! Not to worry, this has nothing to do with the dirgeful post of several weeks back. This has been in the works for quite a while, and while we're all really excited about the move, the prospect of packing and moving during finals is a little daunting. I know I invoke the "blogger hiatus" clause more than is reasonably prudent, so what's one more infraction right? ;-) I hate to do it again, but I think I'm going to need to take a one month break from posting and commenting while we ride out finals and settle into the new place. While I still love blogreading, lurking may become the order of the day until we're all settled in. I'm so sorry- I feel terrible that I've gotten so behind on reading and commenting. I'll miss you guys, but I'm looking forward to seeing you again in a month. Take care, everyone and please send poor Spherey good packing peanut vibes! :-)

66 comments:

Jo said...

Chris,

No problemo - I understand this completely :) We haven't found our home yet, but I hope it is quick. Willow loves Spherey! Where did you find the pattern (forgive me if it is already in your post... it's early).

take care and good luck!

Jo

amylovie said...

We completely understand that you need a break Chris. You need to take care of what is important.

Spherey really gets around doesn't he? He is quite the social butterfly.

Amy

AmyArtisan said...

Spherey it too cute! (And quite the busy body.)

Good luck with all that is on your plate in the next couple of weeks - packing & finals & moving, oh my! :)

Take care Chris!

Jenn said...

Spherey looks great - I hope he proves his worth during the move! Good luck during finals and the move - we will miss your sweet words (and we'll miss Bossy and Stinky!). Can't wait to see your new digs! Take care Chris! :)

Mamma said...

Spherey is just as cute as can be. I hope your move is smooth with nothing broken. We always break ALL of our lamps when we move. We'll miss you, but we'll be here when your life settles down. Good luck with your finals.

Karen said...

Spherey is so very cute . . . . but my goodness that little guy has far to much to deal with!!! I wonder how he remains so cheerful. The only criticism I have it that I think he has vastly misjudged Bossy and Stinky - those sweet little faces could never morph into Kikaia monsters!!! Best of luck on your finals, the HUGE paper . . . and most importantly, THE BIG MOVE!!! I am so excited for you all! I'll miss you and be thinking of you (and sending super packing and unpacking vibes), but you know we'll all still be here when you get back. Big hugs to everyone!

Alison said...

Spherey is too cute! I'll miss your posts and comments, but I understand the need for it. Having moved several times (once with a 6-week-old who was born by c-section and 2-1/2-year-old), I sympathize, but I don't envy! Thank goodness the hubby's new job didn't involve another move.

Bear Knits said...

Spherey is so cute! He does get around, doesn't he? Good Luck on the finals and the move!

Jenn said...

Spherey is adorable! Wouldn't it be nice if he really COULD write a paper?

Between 2003 and 2005, we moved 3 times, so I feel your pain. The boxes, the packing tape, the moving truck, the sore muscles... And you try to be so organized, but at the end, there's always a bunch of stuff that you don't know what to do with, so you just jam it all in a box and label it "Misc." I wish I could help you out somehow.

Good luck with the big move and finals! I hope everything goes smoothly!

Terby said...

Oh Chris, I TOTALLY understand! Good luck with the move and the finals and the kids and all the rest. I really admire how you sound so positive!

Take good care of yourself, and come back when you're ready. (I hope there's a little vacation for you after this big push.)

Sonya said...

Spherey is so cute! I think I'll knit one to deal with library personnel issues. I'll be sending good vibes your way. I had no kids and no moves during grad school and I still felt lucky to get through finals. Take care of yourself!

Scoutj said...

He is so CUTE! Good luck with moving too!

Anna said...

Spherey is so darling!!! I want one!! Where'd you get the pattern??

Don't worry about not being able to be around for a while. Life happens. Do what you need to take care of you and your family. Good luck with the move and finals! We'll still be here when you get back. ((hugs))

Lynda said...

Spherey is too cute- but those pictures of Bossier and Stinkier ;), WAY too cute! I'm going to miss those faces, and you terribly while you tend to business, but I have a feeling you'll ace both your finals and the move with flying colors. You are the Queen of multitasking. Come back soon, all rested (ha!), moved and even more learned!

Chris said...

Spherey is very cute - glad you have someone to help you out with the kids, finals, and packing! ;)

Not to worry - we will miss you! But definitely understand. Hope all goes well with everything that's going on. Take care, Chris!

Anonymous said...

Very good vibes coming your way, for the move, for the finals, and the paper, and for Spherey!!

Hurry back!

Jennifer said...

I am sending you the best moving vibe that I can. May your move be smooth and uneventful!

I love spherey! What a cute little orange ball of cuteness.

Anonymous said...

Finals AND moving- aya! Well, as someone who has just recently moved myself, I wish you all the best. Packing and moving - NOT fun- but then you get to UNpack and get settled in your new place. I'm in that stage now, and although it's a work in progress, it's a good feeling. I'll be thinking of you, and sending all the good ju ju I can! Good thing you have Spherey to help! :) Take care.

msubulldog said...

Spherey is so freakin' cute! :) Good luck with the big move and the big finals. We'll be thinking about you.
--Amanda

Kim said...

Good luck with the move and finals--you are brave! Spherey looks cute! Hang in there!

carrie said...

oh my -- moving and finals? my heart goes out to you! but you are such a superwoman that i'm sure you'll survive intact.

spherey is adorable. very round, which might be an odd thing to say, but mine ended up a little pointy. such a cutie!

Olga said...

Good luck, sweet Chris! Just keep thinking about June, and how all of this will be behind you. You WILL get through it (with aplomb, knowing you). Will miss you, and look forward to your return!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with your finals and the move-whoa you have a mouth full there! We'll be waiting for you when you've conquered the hurdle!

Anonymous said...

Like everyone else, I love Spherey! Wow, moving and finals and you managed to color eggs too.

Good luck with the move. I don't know it it's even possible for us to move out of our house at this point, there wouldn't be enough boxes on the island!

Take care Chris, and have a hectic-free, stress-less break!!

Knittypants said...

Sending out some good packing peanut vibes! You have a lot on your plate! See you when life calms down again :-)

Jen said...

Spherey is way too cute, and I hope that he is able to be a productive member of the family giving the kids something to do so you can focus on school and every now and then geting a box stuffed with some stuff.

Best of luck in your moving and I will miss seeing you around blog land. Come back and tell us how everything went! Take care Chris!

*hugs*

WandaWoman said...

Spherey is extra cute. Moving is a big deal, esp. in the midst of finals. Just get through your stuff and get settled in your new house! Enjoy the new house and hopefully finals aren't too stressful (yeah, right!). We'll see you when you come back.

Catherine Kerth said...

take care of your first! Alwasy ;) we will be right here when you get back...((hugs)))

Laura said...

Holy cow, Spherey has one busy mom! Good luck with the finals and the big move, and we'll see you when you're back! :)

::hugs::

jennifer said...

oh, chris! spherey is way way cute (as are bossy & stinky, of course). best of luck with school and the big move - looking forward to your return! i' love to send a housewarming goody package (need the address, if it's not top secret). take care!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with finals and the move! What a combination of events! Spherey and the kids are adorable - I can see how they'd all be distracting you. Too much to do, too little time!

Leslie

Peevish said...

Good luck Spherey!

Birth Express said...

He is a cutie! Is there a pattern for him? I am sure my boys would LOVE one

Anonymous said...

Best wishes on the finals and hope you have a smooth move. Will wait patiently for your return, take care. And do you know my husband has those same glasses from way back? Cute guy, your spherey, I mean:)

KnitPastis said...

Spherey is one of the most adorable knitted toys I have seen. Seeing how much your kids love Spherey is priceless! Take care and we are all here when you get back to posting.

Anonymous said...

Good moving and finals vibes!!
Judy

Lynette said...

I hope Spherey survives finals and packing! Perhaps in your absence he could also be your ghost blog writer? Take care, good luck with everything and looking forward to when you are back in blogland.

Debi said...

Spherey is mighty cute with a good head on his um, legs....maybe he can help with finals or at least babysit the kidlettes?

Chris, you've been missed and you will be missed even more but take your time, breathe deep, do nice things for you inbetween the stressful moments and know that we'll be thinking of you and wishing you success in ALL your undetakings! And I'm still a mere email away if you need me! Hey I wonder if free night and weekends includes Hawaii? :)

Allison said...

Good luck to you and all the cute, round, orange members of your household. And the other ones, too. Isn't finals week the pits? You can do it!! :)

Cat said...

Spherey is adorable! Moving to a new houseand finals at the same time.. Phew... I´ll be thinking of you! I really hate to move - I´ve done it to much. But at the sam time it´s really fun to have a new place to take care of.

TAKE CARE!

Bron said...

Hey I love Spherey!
So cute!
Is he one of Jess Hutch's patterns?
I have just finished her bunny - the patterns are great
Good luck with the move =)

Anonymous said...

Spherey is too cute. Good luck with the paper, finals and the move. I don't know how you can do it all at once!
Karen
http://nothingbutknit.blog-city.com/

Jillio said...

wow! a house!?!?! that's quite an accomplishment! congratulations, chris! spherey is just adorable. so for whom was spherey intended, or will spherey have a companion soon? :)
i hope your move goes smoothly and everything falls into place for you! take care, chris :)

Cathy said...

Chris,
Spherey is adorable! Bossy and Stinky are definately cutER than ever ;) Good luck with your move and finals, I have no doubt that you will handle it all with grace as you seem to do with just about everything.
I'll miss you, and will look forward to your return - sending positive thoughts your way!
Take care of yourself Chris!

SAM said...

You will look back on this time in your life and wonder how you did it all! On the front end, just take one moment and one task at a time and all will get done as it should - and those things that don't get done, didn't really need to be done anyway. As much as is possible, enjoy the process and the fruits of your labors will be evident to all. Much love you, Sheryl

lexa said...

Good luck with the finals and the move! I hate moving - hopefully won't ever move again unless I win The Big One and can have my dream home. I doubt that will ever happen, but you never know. One of my friends won $2million about 5-6 years ago. She had a rough life, father died when we were in grade 5, mother died of Alzheimers, she never had much. Her, hubby, and baby were living with her sister... Anyhoo, looking forward to your return!

Mimi said...

Oh you are moving, how exciting! The process is tiring but when you are in your new house, things are fresh and neat.
We'll be waiting for your return! ;) Take easy though!

Dina said...

Busy woman! I know the feeling ... so much to do and the Stress Meter is pegged in the red.

I'll miss you, but know that you'll be back!

Ragan said...

Oh my, that little spherey is so darn cute! I enjoy reading your blog so very much. I wish you the best on your paper and on your finals!!!

Anonymous said...

Spherey is so cute!!

Wow you have a lot on your plate at the moment dont you? Good luck with it all! Dont get too stressed out! Hope it all ends well for you.

Katt

stricken madchen said...

He is too cute! Good luck with the move & finals!

Anonymous said...

happy moving...and i absolutely love the photo of your daughter. so sweet with those eyelashes! and good luck with the finals.

Agnes said...

Hey Chris,
How are you getting on with your finals and the new home? The day I read this Bloggers didn't let me leave comment, so I just read and left. I hope everything is going well. Take care.

Unknown said...

HAppy new home!! Can't wait to hear about it...

Jo said...

I miss you, Chris - come back soon...

Jo

Chris said...

Hope your move went well and that you're all settled in. Looking forward to hearing all about it soon!

Ragan said...

Hoping all went well, and can't wait for you to post.
:)

Sonya said...

Hey, hope you're doing well and everything is going smoothly. We miss you!

Cat said...

Hope your move and the finals went well and that you're all settled in. Looking forward to hearing all about it soon! Miss you! Take care!

Jo said...

Chris,

It's been 2 months... come back!

Jo

Olga said...

been thinking about you, babe! you all moved in?

WandaWoman said...

I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing? Hope the move went ok. Post/email when you can.

Bitterknitter said...

Miss you Chris! Hope all is well!

-Lisa

Debi said...

Please come back Chris! I miss you! If you don't want to blog, drop me an email so I know how you're doing,k?

Angela Catirina said...

CUTE little creation!!

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Rima said...

This is so very cute and so very adorable!

Rima
www.yarnydays.com