Harry Potter & babysitting

Not at the same time of course!

My MIL and I went to see Harry Potter: The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry yesterday. The exhibit was amazing and it took us a little over an hour to go through it. We both are readers at museums to every plaque, plate, and posting was read. I loved seeing the details of the costumes up close. I loved Professor Trelawney's sweater and, of course, was staring at it trying to figure it out - looks like garter stitch to just below the armpit area being the only different part of the stitches. I've added it to the someday list. My MIL is a seamstress so she was looking at how the costumes were made as well. Camera's were not allowed in the exhibit and so was not worth the risk of trying w my phone but I was able to get a shot of the flying car which was out in the main museum. THAT made me wish I had brought a camera, a regular one, but being able to see it and get a cellphone pic worked just enough.

P & I babysat Turnip, who I am retiring that nickname. So-Big is one of her more so used one so I think I'll stick w that one for awhile. When I got back from the museum she was already there. Luckily she is a happy baby so not too much fussing. I don't think it is possible NEVER to get a no fuss what so ever day with any baby. Luckily she loves mirrors so the few times she fretted it was straight to the bathroom and moments later I had a giggling baby with me.

Today I'm pretty worn out so it's been knitting and laundry. I am "watching" the Bears game, watching Grey's season premiere (OMG) - both parts, and drinking Tazo Awake tea. I am out of Almond Butter and so hoping for Trader Joe's run where I plan to get two jars. I didn't last time and I should have esp since that has become a staple.

Another staple due to the garden has been tomatoes. I've been adding them to almost everything. Today I brought in four more from the yard. It'll be sad when the weather gets cold and I can't just go out into the garden. Next year I plan to have as much produce be from our garden rather than the store. It just need to plan out what to plant and how much room it all will need. I am debating a bench or to repaint one of the plastic deck chairs left when we got the house in that area as well.

Dear Summer,

Beach from dunes
Originally uploaded by mustbuymoreyarn

Please come back.

I walked through a pile of leaves on the way home today. While I know it should not be a big deal since it IS nearing the end of September, but it is still weird. We didn't get out hiking but with the leaves changing color I think it's motivation to get out there. I can't help it but love the cliche leaves turning colors photos. They end up too too beautiful in the right light.

In saying that I walked home today, I don't mean from the general bus stop. That I do daily and while it is a short distance, it's still nice esp after sitting on the bus. The bus i was on didn't do the full loop. While I know this varies, I had hoped to not be on one - not knowing since the schedules don't specify. Next time I'll just play Frogger to get across the one semi busy street. Nonetheless the walk felt good and I know it will help me sleep well, that is, if the dog doesn't make a ruckus again today.

My knitting has gone on hiatus for a bit since life in general has been hectic and tired eyes + knitting can lead to a migraine which I don't need. I've been keeping an eye on not eating too much extremely salty/processed foods in an attempt to see if they were triggering them. I know that nitrates are supposed to do that as well so why not chemicals I can't pronounce. So far so good.