the dash for the stash

i have now 22 days to get my xmas knitting done. this is what i have outstanding:

1. MM's shawl that never ends

2. mom's mock croc sock #2

3. dad's cable sock #2

4. hat for BIL

5. knitted votive candle holders for MIL, GMs and SIL

6. xmas dishclothes for the above mentioned

7. ???? for GM

at first i thought i was almost through, but just looking at this list makes me want to weep. and i didn't even include the entrelac pillow i was going to make for MIL. i also was going to knit socks for the head start tree at church but at this point i might as well grab a few pairs at wallyworld and call it a day. i'll get my knitting done though. lord help me, i'll get it all done.

so much for knitting teacher bookmarks for the boy's teacher and aids. they don't accept gifts and suggested food donations for charity. they won't go to waste - now i have his sunday school teacher's gift all ready, and i can put the lace bookmark i was making her on hold.

i finished the heel part of my magic loop socks and now started the leg part. it took me **45** minutes to do **one heel**. they both turned out great! i can't wait to finish the socks but they'll have to be put on hold until i get my other stuff done.

i need to clean up my stash. i have new yarn to put away and i just want to sort all my little sweater pouches with their proper colors. anal retentive i am.

i got a boatload of xmas gifts wrapped yesterday, including the ones for the boy from the big jolly guy. they're hidden in plain sight under the tree (way under the tree) that he can't possibly get them. i remembered i had 2 of hubby's shirts to wrap, and FIL's t-shirt just came in the mail today. they'll get wrapped eventually.

i have about half of my cards signed and sealed but not ready for delivery. i have to get stamps tomorrow. i hope the good ones (the religious holy family ones i always get) aren't gone.

i'll shaddap now.