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Dear Miles,
11 years ago I became a mom for the first time. We didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl. All we had was a name. (only a boy name that we loved, the girl name, thank GOD we didnt have a girl first) After I delivered all natural to this 9lb 2oz beast of a boy, I fell madly truly deeply in love. The heavens opened and life and love poured into my soul.
I stare into your crystal blue eyes (if only for seconds) at least once a day and soak you in. I try to convey (as hard as some days might be) to you how amazing you are. Without embarassing you. You are a gentle soul, an amazing big brother, a super grandson, a smart student, a fantastic reader and a good friend. You still love legos, (those damn legos) Star Wars, drawing and find a new love for sports. Your coming up on some hard years ahead, i hope together we can kick some ass and I pray for smooth sailing. (It’s Mia who’s planning on giving me a run for my money)
Happy Birthday Bubby.
Thank you for coming into our lives, and being a party of our perfect little family of 4.
Love,
Mom
Today, I thank God for sending Miles our way..
As you may or may not have heard, when I went to Colorado for summer vacation, it was not only to bask in the cool mountain air and visit with parents. I had my 20th high school reunion. 20 years, where did that time go? Wasn’t it just yesterday I was getting perms, wearing all black, dying to get a new pair of Guess jeans? I loved my Vans, and I loved me some 80′s hair metal. Flash Forward 20 years and I’m back. The get togethers started earlier in the week, and it was so great to start catching up with classmates earlier on, before the main festivities began. I was friends with most of these people since elementary school, and it was good to see them and meet their kids and catch up on their lives. Even though we have Facebook these days, it doesn’t even put a dent on having a nice sit down conversation with someone.
It’s time for the big Friday night shindig .. and I will admit, I was nervous, I walked into that room and I thought to myself. “self, you have come a long way since DHS, lets have some fun” I wasn’t there to hash up old grudges,which there were some… I take pics, I hate getting my pic taken – I look like a dork.. all the time! ..and I didn’t talk to people that I didn’t talk to in HS, what would be the point? Really? I went to enjoy the company of old friends and meet their spouses and hear about their kids. I drank some good beer. I was told I hadn’t changed at all, but really.. I have. In highschool, I was insecure.. awkward.. and heartbroken. Please tell me, I”VE CHANGED! Now, I think of myself as secure with who I am, still awkward but I accept it and madly in love. I have 2 gorgeous kids and have been successful in my life, love and marriage. I have traveled. I have lived in big cities. I have made some fantastic friends on my journey from there to here. I realized that even though you were an idiot in HS, and you might still be an idiot today, you don’t effect my life one way or the other, so hey.. be an idiot.. if that works for you.. GREAT. I also realized that high school maybe wasn’t as tragic as I had it made up in my head. It wasn’t the best time in my life, but it certainly molded me in the person I am today. So for that DHS.. I thank you! Thanks to the bullys, your words hurt then, but guess who didn’t show to the reunion? Cowards! The weekend was over before we knew it, my stomach was sore from laughing, my face hurt from smiling and if you have a reunion coming up, I highly suggest you go and take it all with a grain of salt. These are memories you cannot buy… anywhere!
I said I was done, that I had seen enough.. no more reunions for me. But now that I’m home, have had time to reflect … Im looking forward to number 30. My son will be 21 then, he’ll get to go have beers with his mom!! Nevermind. Im in no rush to the 30year!
Well summer is almost over and what fantastic amazing summer it has been. The kids and I had a super amazing trip to Durango and we were sad to leave. But we were ready to come home and see the man of the house and the dogs.. and it is oh so glorious to sleep in your own bed!
So after a VERY long trip from Durango to Albuquerque then a wicked long lay over in Chicago only to have my bags be waiting for me when we got off the plane.. the ONLY 4 bags on the carousel .. was just the best. I mean, what are the chances? All 3 bags plus the car seat, just waiting for us, that NEVER happens.
We were thrown right back into New England summer… HOT HUMID and HAZY. my hair.. oh my hair!
so, since we’ve been back my Mr. Knitpho completed the TIMBERMAN 70.3 IRONMAN race in Gilford, NH. How amazing is that. The kids & I went to NH to support him and cheer him on. It is SO motivating to see these athletes – all shapes and sizes.
So, now we’re back to a normal schedule and then school starts next week. Both my kids will be in school this year … this will allow me a lot of time to a)nap b)clean c)knit d)exercise e)all of the above . We shall see.
Hopefully now that I’m back home – I’ll be able to focus more on the blog and catching up on what everyone else has to say too! I have knitting to show you!
More Durango photos here if you missed the link on Facebook …
Signed,
Rocky Mountain Girl
Well hello there everyone.. as most of you know I’m on vacation in the great state of Colorado. I’m home. This is where I grew up, and this is just the most beautiful place on earth. If you haven’t been to Colorado.. I highly suggest you get here.. quick. We are with my parents .. just me and my M’s while Mr Knitpho stays behind to watch over things and train for his upcoming half IRONMAN … so that’s kind of a big deal we’re looking forward too.
We arrived after a long trip last Wednesday into Albuquerque with a hellacious drive to Durango and exhausted as we were.. we were stoked to be here
Since we’ve arrived, we’ve walked by the river, I’ve ran at 6500 ft elevation and sucked wind but felt great.. my hair at this altitude is AMAZING, I can’t even begin to tell you how full of body it is and every hair just falls into place. I’ve got some nice sun and I’ve read a book and started a knitting project. My little babies are enjoying time with my mom & dad. Sadly it’s been over over 1yr..almost a year and a half actually since we’ve seen them and they are young and spry as ever. They amaze me. Miles has been going for bike rides every day and Mia is learning to ride her bike with training wheels, she’s loving the freedom.
Just today, the adrenaline rush seemed to pass and they are both getting a little tired. We have a big day tomorrow as we’ll be riding the Narrow Gauge train from Durango to Silverton. I’ve done this trip COUNTLESS times, as I grew up riding it, then working on it .. but it’s the most beautiful scenery and Im excited too!
This weekend.. my peeps roll into town for DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 89 Reunion. We are all very excited about this, and we’ll hit Durango old school style, 80′s style. Should be a fantastic time.
I wish I could show you the knitting project I am doing, but it’s TOP SECRET and the recipient won’t see it til Christmas…Yes indeedy it’s those Christmas mittens.
Sending out big hellos and hugs to all my girls back in the Woo and we’ll do Mezcal upon my return!! Miss you guys!!
Big love to my husband too who I’m sure is loving the peace & quiet.
There is a woman I know, who had a crazy cool idea. She says to us, us being all the knittah’s in our groupy group.. she says.. “hey ladies, you wanna do a mitten swap for Christmas?” We all jumped up and down and shouted YES! YES WE DO! .. So she pressed on and said she’d mix us all up and we’d all get a name and we’d knit mittens for that knitter… but I can’t tell you who I got, because it’s a secret. UNTIL FREAKING CHRISTMAS!
So, we all gathered around and she handed us our secret person whom we will be creating beautiful mittens for. Not only did she think of, organize a google doc for all our faves, colors, yarns, etc.. she made us all project bags with top secret envelopes and goodies inside. I know what your thinking. How could we be so lucky to have an awesome gal like this in our group. Well, we just are. She’s ALL OURS! Mwawaahhhahhahha.
So, because I am getting ready to head for the hills.. I mean ROCKY MOUNTAINS in just a few short days, so I wouldn’t get sidetracked with mitten knittin’.. it took me a good long while to decide on what I would knit my recipient, and WHAT I would knit it with. Once decided, I had the yarn sent to Colorado and will start my project there.. in the backyard at my parents.. while the cool mountain breeze blowing through my locks and the warm Colorado sun browning my skin, while my daddy mixes Mojitos.
Oh and while Im there, I’ll see my BFF Holly and all my other friends from DHS Class of 89 for my (gasp) 20 year high school reunion. HOLY SHIT.. 20 years.
If you know me at all, you know that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my birthday. I like to reflect about what I’ve done in all my years and where I’ve been and what I have accomplished and what I may have even failed at.
This year, my 38th year of life.. I have to say was quite rewarding and I don’t have one day that I can remember anyway, that I’d like to take back and do it all over again. I’m sure there are plenty, but they must not rate that high on the remember scale.
The 2008-2009 year has given me a husband marathoner turned triathlete, when I close my eyes and see Mr Knitpho running into the lake for his first ever open water swim, I get a little choked up with amazing pride. A son who is maturing a little (a teeny tiny bit) bit each day and when I least expect my heart explodes with just how proud he makes us and what an amazing boy we’re molding. The daughter who started preschool and is more than ready for Kindergarten in the fall, who makes me crazy because it’s like walking around with a tinier version of myself but then again, it’s not all that bad. She has big things ahead of her, I can see it.
Outside my little family of 4, I have created a new family of insane friends. I have lived here for 10 years and have been craving friendships like this since I left Tucson. I thrive on friendships, I always have. But I just took my time and found just what I was looking for. These women inspire me everyday as a woman, a mom, a wife, a friend and most recently an Auntie. These ladies make me laugh to the point of tears and we can rally when needed. Not forgetting my long distance friends, my best friends who are not close to me, who know more about me than anyone ever should, who have been with me since before I could drink (legally). Damn, what is better than having and overflow of love in friendships like this.. lucky lucky me.
So, as my 38th birthday nears.. I’ll keep on keepin’ on. Set new goals, strive to be better at anything and everything. Soak up as much as love as I can from my kids who fill my heart & soul … be amazed by my husband who is conquering goals right and left and laugh my ass off at least once a week, usually a Wednesday 
Happy weekend, Happy 4th of July, AND Happy 5th of July.
It was another kick ass weekend for Mrs Knitpho. I can’t tell you how lucky I am and how grateful I am as well. Friday night couldn’t have came quick enough, I was exhausted from a busy day of chauffeuring my beloved M’s around… I was the lucky mom who got to a an end of the year preschool party and was sadly depressed when I walked in the doors and realized that EEPS… NO BOOZE. ::sigh:: I managed to keep myself in check for over 3hours with 4 & 5 year olds and other moms and inside no less because of the rain… major drag. Finally, thankful for GPS finder mappy thing on my phone I found my way home otherwise I’d still be out there.. seriously. Then a nice dinner and sending the husbeast off to train (he’s a triathlete you know!) and thankful for raspberry vodka & limeade – always thankful for that.
Saturday.. a “quick” run and then watching it rain like a bitch all day long. I mean RAIN… sheets,buckets,downpour kind of rain. Then me & my peeps were off to a party at my friend Erins house, good food, good beer, good friends – and the husband stayed behind with the kiddies .. what more could a girl ask for? Girl time, it’s what ever mom needs to make it through …. life.
Today.. I went to lunch with a dear friend to celebrate our birthdays and have girl talk. We go to lunch at a local yummy Italian restaurant and WTF.. no lunch menu on Sundays? $20 for a hunk of lasagna? $12 for Bruschetta… we sat down, and stared at the dinner prices and dinner menu for a 1p lunch.. we were so rebellious, we got up and left. I’m so sure, we’re all about good food and lovely atmosphere, but serving dinner only on a Sunday VIA? Your STOOOOPID!
So, we found another yummy restaurant and had LUNCH at LUNCHTIME and then of course hit Starbucks.
Mr Knitpho got a great ride in and avoided the rain and I watched a bunch of gross but funny boys practically kill each other. Hula hooped,jumped rope, colored with sidewalk chalk and laughed til I cried with my Mia.
As Sunday comes to end, and True Blood is about to come on, the wine is about to be poured and the kids will be put to bed.
I am thankful for a fantastic family, amazing friends and a great first weekend of summer.
So, after my love affair with Twilight and yummy Edward Cullen I took a reading break and knitted. I can’t do both, I have to use “that time” to take turns. Anyway! Mr Knitpho started reading the True Blood series, even before Season 1 came out, and then so I started them too… along with my gaggle of gal pals. They all flew through these Sookie Stackhouse books and well, me? Not so much, I’m still stuck on #5 out 9 in the series. Now Season 2 is on and well, if there is a such a thing.. maybe just a wee bit too much vampire going on. So, Sookie and I will have to take a break for a while and see where the wind blows us.
Today my little chicks and I went to the library to see what we could find. I love the library. I love borrowing these books and wonder a bit who might have read them before me and what they thought of the book. Especially Miles & Mia, and I ask them if they think the kids before them enjoy them they way they are? They roll their eyes at me.
I didn’t plan on getting any books today, since I still have to finish Dead as a Doornail .. but then I found these and leaped for them before anyone else could get them. MINE!
I’m Perfect, You’re Doomed and my little red book
Neither of these are ‘deep reads’ but what they will allow me is some downtime reading and quite funny indeed. So, what’s on your summer reading list ??? I’d love to hear all about it, and if you’ve read either of these… please let me know what you thought!
HAPPY SUMMER READING!
hello there! I know it’s been too long and I want reaally do want to brighten up the digs around here, but thats what I hire my husband to do, and since he’s a triathlete now .. my poor little blog gets pushed down on the list of things to do. It still works, so I thought I’d show you a couple of finished objects that I’ve done in the meantime.
First up, some of my awesome girlfriends and I, we all have daughters and decided to do a Knit A Long of a little sweater. Our girls are all range in age from wee little baby (we just welcomed her into the world on Saturday!), then there is an almost 2year old, almost 3 year old and Mia… going on 5. So, we all took a field trip to buy the same yarn and all casted on for the Watermelon Sweater!
Now, because Mia is sooooooooooooooooooo long & skinny (i’d kill to have this problem) I had to knit & measure and try on through the whole process. I wanted to make sure it fit her for a while and with her long torso & arms, the measurements on the pattern just weren’t going to work.
So, I was quite pleased with how it turned out and I do have to redo the seeds, I used embroidery thread and decided that a thicker yarn would work better. But, it will be a perfect little summer sweater to wear on those cool Colorado nights…
and for my dear friend who just had a beautiful baby girl… I made this little hat. It was the most gorgeous color purple and well, I think it looks more like an eggplant than a berry, but still supah cute!
So, there you have it.. stuff I’ve been doing. I have lots of other stuff to share with you blogworld.. even though you might have heard my goings on on Facebook, but you’ll just have to read about it again!
Happy Wednesday!
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