Sanity on Two Needles

hob·by

¹  /ˈhɒbi/ 

–noun, plural -bies.

1.

an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.

In my case the above sentence should read "Her hobbies include knitting and swimming."

In fact I would go further and say that my hobbies keep me from going insane, so they are much more than a mere relaxation technique and much better for my health than Valium or alcohol.

For me knitting has provided a constructive distraction, an escape, and an outlet for my creativity.  I find it an oversimplification to call knitting a hobby since it is so much more to me.  I do a lot of thinking while knitting and a fair amount of praying too. Knitting has also provided me a way to keep my hands busy so that I am not chewing on my fingernails, a habit I've fought most of my life. 

Every mom who loves her children and her husband needs a good hobby in order to "get away," relax and be creative. Moms need times of refreshment on a regular basis so that they can handle the trials of childrearing and family life with more grace and less pent up tension. Everyone needs a break. Even God rested on the 7th day of creation.

 

Pink Phooey

When I found out my oldest daughter is going to have a girl, I had visions of knitting soft pink baby sweaters, booties and hats. But alas, tis not to be. If my daughter has her way my new granddaughter will not be wearing any dreaded pink. For me this is the first step in honoring my daughter's wishes concerning her child. So I am knitting the first of several sweaters none of which will be pink. Green, yes, and maybe lavender, and probably a frilly teal one...even though teal is a lot like blue which we all know means boy.