We are having a gloriously lazy week this week - 8.30am and half the household is still in bed (the short half). Believe me, especially from the child who always wanted to begin his day at 5.30am, this is most welcome. Though it does mean that he wants to share the sofa with me long into the evening...
Things are never really static in family life, are they? I am trying to make the transition between 'everyone in bed at 7.30, because evenings are grown up time' to 'please remember to put the lights out when you go to bed, because I'm turning in now'. We're not quite there yet, but I can see it on the horizon. It takes a little re-adjustment in my mindset.
Especially when it comes to knitting. My grown up evenings are always when I used to knit - on the sofa, after supper knowing that the kids were tucked up in bed, or at least in the other room having quiet reading time. Knowing I would not be called to help with something in the middle of a row or have someone pop in and casually change all the numbers on my stitch counter, whilst sitting on my ball of wool. The joys of family life.
So it is slightly miraculous that I have managed to finish the Polly Pullover. Although it has to be said, it is about a simple a sweater pattern as it is humanly possible to knit. And in fab super bulky Spud and Chloe Outer wool, it grows fast.
Last night's sofa sharing involved an episode of Gok's Fashion Fix. Slightly odd viewing for a 10 year old boy, I thought. It turns out he really likes the little pugs who go everywhere with one of the stylists. But he's clearly absorbing much more, which led to the following exchange in the bathroom as I was photographing my sweater.
Me: 'Do you like it?'
Him: 'Yes, it's got very good waist shaping - makes you into an hourglass.'
Me: speechless
It's amazing how much they take in isn't it?
I am now at the stage of leaving the teens to it and retreating to me bed. Still feels strange though.
Posted by: Kristy | 23 February 2011 at 10:48
I don't know what I like more... the sweater (fits you beautifully) or the conversation (gotta love that child!)
When I was a nanny in the States the then 4 yrs old said to me "is that how you make sweaters in Italy?" I said yes and he replied "oh. We buy them".
I was left speechless too.
Posted by: Monica | 23 February 2011 at 10:49
I dread to think what he's make of my clothes -no waist shaping at all and makes me into a sack of potatoes.
Bedtime. Our teenagers are allowed to stay up until ten but they're not allowed in the sitting room after nine. That way we get some peace and quiet.
Posted by: Sue | 23 February 2011 at 10:54
Lol! So funny - you'll have to send him out shopping for you soon. I'm always amused at how hip Soulemama's children are. They make me feel like I have the fashion sense of an 80 year old!
Love the colour of the jumper. It certainly suits you. x
Posted by: PinkCat | 23 February 2011 at 11:32
Looks great, and yes, your ten-year old is spot on....hourglass!
Love the look of that wool/cotton mix, but gulp, it's expensive....
Posted by: Pebbledash | 23 February 2011 at 11:42
Kids have such an innocent way with words.
I for one think it looks fab.
Happy 'half way there' half term holidays.
Nina x
Posted by: nina - tabiboo | 23 February 2011 at 12:24
that is so funny!
I love the new sweater..oh I wish I could knit more than scarves!
Posted by: lazylol | 23 February 2011 at 12:38
Do you think you could train him to say that to me? I would pay.
Posted by: Alice C | 23 February 2011 at 13:11
What a classic!!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | 23 February 2011 at 13:18
Very pretty sweater, it looks nice and cozy.
Posted by: Jennifer | 23 February 2011 at 14:07
Well, he's certainly right - the fit looks very flattering! Catching up with parenting transitions is never ending I find. My two start school at 8am, so I'm still hanging on to bed by 7:30pm, although it's more like 8pm these days!
Posted by: lina | 23 February 2011 at 14:22
ha!
Posted by: kirsten | 23 February 2011 at 14:33
Ha, ha, ha, bless his heart! Lovely sweater (and super waist shaping too) Laura x
Posted by: nimblefingersandsteadyeyebrows | 23 February 2011 at 15:00
Hilarious. loved this. :)
Posted by: stephanie | 23 February 2011 at 15:31
Oh he's right, it looks wonderful on you! The ladies at Mrs Moon are going to want it for their display. And boy are you speedy! Now you see you should have bought the Bloom wool as well :)
K x
Posted by: kristina | 23 February 2011 at 15:37
Thats just fantastic - dont you just wish you could frame these moments!
Posted by: claire | 23 February 2011 at 16:27
I noticed the waist shaping too, not much surprising about that really, but it is a very nice detail. It's a lovely lttle jumper I'm glad you found time to finish it
Posted by: Catherine | 23 February 2011 at 18:05
Haha -- your little fashion arteest in the making! Lovely sweater!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 23 February 2011 at 18:19
Ha ha! Actually made me laugh out loud. Clever you for making it!
Posted by: domestikate | 23 February 2011 at 19:37
My 11 year old has turned into a teenager who wants to stay up late then sleep in till 11am. It is odd and I miss the 'grown up time' justa bit of peace and quiet before I nodd off, often before I've even gone to bed!
Obviously a young man with a good eye for clothes.x
Posted by: French Knots | 23 February 2011 at 19:46
Singing All things bright and beautiful in church one morning my little boy thought the words had say 'Lorna made it all' maybe a sign that mum makes to many things!!
Love this jumper must look for somewhere that posts this pattern to the uk.
My oldest has just turned 8 and during holiday periods is up a wee bit later at night took me a while to get used to the lack of 'space' not sure how we'll manage when they are around all evening.
Posted by: Lorna | 23 February 2011 at 19:53
That's hilarious lol
Posted by: periwinkle | 23 February 2011 at 20:23
You've got a lady's man on your hands. If he keeps talking like that, (and he has style too) the girls will be following him for sure. :)
Posted by: Gina | 23 February 2011 at 20:57
I have an almost-12-year old, and he's up until eleven on weekends. We make him go upstairs at 10:30, but I'm usually out like a light by 10:45, so not much quality mom/dad time is left! Of course, there's loads of time in the morning while he's sleeping in ... if only his younger brother would, too!
xofrances
Posted by: frances | 23 February 2011 at 21:16
the sweater is lovely! and your son.....Gok better watch out! hehe
Posted by: Bev | 24 February 2011 at 12:29
We watched Gok at the in-laws this week. Not tempted to criss-cross some slivers of lace across your bust and go out for the evening?
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 24 February 2011 at 15:00
That is priceless!
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | 24 February 2011 at 16:11
He's right! It looks great.
Posted by: Katherine | 24 February 2011 at 19:30
My two 11 years olds watch Gok too! Glad they aren't the only ones!
G
x
Posted by: Gill | 24 February 2011 at 19:37
Would type more but busy laughing out loud.
Posted by: trash | 25 February 2011 at 08:29
Oh how funny! Lucy xx
Posted by: lucylocket | 25 February 2011 at 10:06
oh, that's such a brilliant comment, and it is a really lovely jumper, well done you. I am in awe of anyone who can knit something - I can manage a simple garter stitch, in a square but that's about as much as I can do.
Posted by: bohomumma | 25 February 2011 at 14:44
Priceless! And a gorgeous jumper too!
Posted by: Pen at Oliver Boliver | 27 February 2011 at 07:29
I love this - how funny!
Posted by: Lizzy | 22 March 2011 at 13:21
That's so funny and sweet, and he's right too! Also, strange as I've just been given that pattern by a friend whose Polly I admired. I love top down, bottom up, whatever patterns that involve circulars and no seaming. The seaming part is when I get to ruin all my hard work.
Posted by: Charlotte | 29 March 2011 at 22:33
Thanks so much for making me laugh out loud! Wonderful way to start my day :)
Posted by: Jean K | 05 April 2011 at 17:14