Yarning away my stay

Whoa, once again more than a month

has elapsed since my last post.

In my defense, we've had a lot going on --

preparations for and a trip to Scotland,

 sending the oldest boy off to college and,

now, getting the younger ones ready for school.

Before our vacation overseas,

I spent a week in a hotel suite as the chaperone

for a gaggle of boys at band camp.

Perfect for indulging in my new favorite pastime,

spinning wool, and my old standby, crocheting.

I did both in the room, by the pool and basically

anywhere I needed to be to keep an eye on my charges.

Even with needing to supervise their high-energy fun,

I had time to spin three skeins of yarn

And get a start on a granny square baby afghan.

Can't wait to volunteer again next year.
It was rough. :-)