knit knit knit

Well folks, the excitement over learning to knit has abated.

It didn't take long... Don't get me wrong, I am not giving up. But the progress is slow.
I took to crochet in no time and it was so satisfying I just ran with it. But knitting has not proved to be so natural for me, and no thanks to the kids who keep interrupting me with all their valid excuses and such... who needs food anyway? Not when something as exciting as learning to knit is taking place!
And diapers? psh.

I have had to "frog" my so called scarf project 3 times. argy bargy.
This is as far as I have gotten: 

 It is only the knit stitch and quite imperfect still, but I am hoping I have it down enough that I won't (crossing fingers) have to take it out again. I have a long way to go though. Knitting takes me 20 times longer than crochet, so this will be a multi day process for this durnd scarf.

On another note, we had an almost 2 hr power outage the other night and here is what we did...
Sit in the dark feeding children,

 

 (Notice the candle and headlamp. My version of being prepared...)

And let them play on the only thing left that had battery power: the ipad.

 It felt really odd to not know what to do without all of our electronics! Sad really. Trying to stay entertained in the dark, 20 below outside, with a toddler and a baby is challenging. It made me think of all the people that go through major storms and have no power for DAYS! That would make life more than hard. Our water is from a well run off electricity, all our appliances are electric, our heater is electric etc. We would be in some deep poo if we lost electricity for days with no generator during the winter.
I guess these small events are good for knowing in what ways we are not prepared for a big problem and how we need to get with the safety program!
Now I know.
Especially with two small kids. Being prepared is essential.
But now we are working and playing in the light and I will do what I can to remind myself not to take it for granted.