Mixed bag Wednesday.....

Wow it has been such a change around here....so quite. Poor Bert(that's our dog) is moping around wondering where the boys have gone. For me I have busied myself by working overtime. I worked yesterday and I am going to go and do overtime tonight. Then there is always cleaning...when I got home yesterday from work I started cleaning and organizing....and....hold your breath....."IRONING"....yes ironing....there I was ironing my pillow cases and duvet cover....dear god someone help me. Then if that wasn't enough....after cooking dinner and cleaning up....I decided I wanted to start knitting. Yup knitting. I'm not very good at it but I like to give it a try.

I have this pattern that was given to me years ago for a scarf. It's kind of cool..it's one of those that you increase your stitches as you go along...then you knit parts where you have three needles, which end up making a hole for the other part of the scarf to come through...it's kinda of neat....I will show you when I am done. I should have finished it last night...but at 2345hrs. when I was on my 3rd time of taking off a row of stitches, I knew it was time to put the needles down and go to bed. I'll try it again today.

I have been trying to catch up on all of your blogs. Gosh you all have been so busy. Isn't summer fun...all the great outdoor things we get to do. I was reading at Lisa's blog that she was just recently in my neck of the woods....checking out my stomps ....it's great to hear how others see your home town.....sounds like she had a really good time....wish I could have met her for coffee....maybe next time.

Then I was reading at Beckie's about her daughter and the amazing things her young daughter is able to do. This then brought to mind my amazing husband. Ok...I know I talk about him, but just bear with me...just when you think you know everything about your spouse you find something new, and so was the case today. When I was over at Beckie's place leaving a comment I had mentioned about "genius" Well, it appears I live with one. I mean I always knew my hubby was a very bright man. But you know he is one of those guys that you would never think..."wow that guys a genius".....and yet on an almost daily basis in his very casual nonchalant way he demonstrates his intelligence. Here is what I found out about him today. My hubby was a high school drop out. He tells me he found school so boring. I roll my eyes and say...yeah typical teenage attitude. But in his case it might have been true. When he was in grade 7 he was told he had the comprehension of 2nd year university student and a vocabulary of a 1st year university . The board of education had him review books for their curriculum. Hmmmmmmmmmm......and here I am not even able to spell some of the simplest of words. He is my walking and talking dictionary....let me tell you it is very common around here whilst I am typing on my blog to be asking....."hey honey....how do you spell....." and without hesitation he can tell me. Gosh I am so jealous. I have known that he is a very talented man...I have seen him at work on many projects.....intructions...what are those.....this is a man who can take a boat engine apart and rebuild it....this is a man who loves to dismantle computers and rebuild them....his spatial capabilities are amazing. I don't mean to go on about it...but it really just blows my mind some days. It's like taking something for granted.....it's always been....so it will always be...until one day you stop and you think....wow...that or he in this case is one smart cookie.

I am sure you have all met or know of someone like this.....their an interesting breed that is for sure.....and just so I don't make him sound so perfect.....he just was reading this over my shoulder and he told me to mention that it is a rare breed that is not only intelligent but good looking......dear god what have I got myself into......I think this is where I should post a picture of him doing something completely idiotic.......

Have a grand day all!!!