Welcomed the New Year in with my husband's family. Didn't get too drunk, just had a few glasses of bubbly. Also played poker, betting was with 5 and 10 cent pieces, not gambling as the money belonged to the host. I won several hands and may have even bluffed a few of those, don't think I've played since I was a kid.
Slept in this morning, then had an epsom salt bath to help detox from last night.
This afternoon I went to visit my sister, we didn't see each other over Christmas so I took over their gifts today. For my two nieces, aged 11 and 8 I chose not to buy toys. I bought one a craft book, plus some items for the projects inside. There was a wide range of projects including knitted items, so I added a ball of yarn plus a set of knitting needles. While I was talking to my sister my niece asked if I could show her how to knit, my sister warned me she was left handed. Wondered what I had gotten myself into but soon discovered that it was pretty easy. Showed her the first row then held her hands guiding her for the second, the third row I let her do on her own. I just needed to remind her a few things but she got it pretty well. By the time I left she had over 5 cms done, the beginning of was loose, then the tension improved until it was perfect. She proudly showed her Dad who told her that he would like a jumper.
The 8 year old liked her gift too, it was a recipe book, a tupperware bowl. spatula, pot mitts and a teatowel. She mixed up imaginary icing and proceeded to ice everyone with chocolate icing, very cute. I pointed out a Jam Tart recipe in the book, hinting she should make it for me because they are my favourite sweet.
What a perfect way to start the New Year.
My new years resolution is to declutter, especially in my craft room. I made a start today, have several things put aside to pass on to others.
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