A Slice of Life

I woke yesterday and showered and dressed for work and began the task of dragging the rest of the family out of the bed to start their day.  My allergies were affecting me and I decided I had to lie down, skirt and all.  The molds have been high forever and I can't shake this constant congestion.  I woke sometime near 10am.  At some point I suppose Tom took Abby to school since neither was home when I got up.  I emailed in sick to work and proceeded to get comfortable and shed the skirt for comfy jeans and tee.  I checked email, read blogs, laid around and knit.  I never turned on the TV.  I just became obsessed with finishing this one impromptu project.  I found the pattern at Jen's site.  I have no idea why I felt compelled to knit this.  It is completely out of character for me to knit anything that is not useful or wearable.  I just don't waste my time or yarn on such things.  I don't even like cherry pie!  I can only say that when I saw it, I thought it would make me happy to have one to look at.  It was very easy, finished it late last night, so all done in a day, very cheap - Red Heart acrylic.  and you know what?  It does make me happy to look at it.  It's funny and clever and silly and unexpected and I think that's just what I needed on a sick day.  Tom was completely perplexed and believes fully that I have now gone round the bend.  Abby was amused when she found it on the table at breakfast this morning.

Now I have to go make amends for my frivolity and knit up a slew of these Swiffer Covers (ever so useful and thrifty) that I saw over at Rete's.  The only thing I'm worried about is that I am starting to think that there needs to be some cake to go with the pie.  I'm thinking chocolate with buttercream frosting and maybe some jimmies on top or a candle.  I think I can pull this off.  Hmmm, hmm, hmm, hmmm.

Have some pie.

Comments

[chris]

That Jen is very clever, no? She's a sweetie, too (Jen, I hope you're reading this!). I think the pie is adorrrrable!

And that swiffer cover thing? Genius! I go through soooo many of those disposable thingies . . . I may just have to knit a "permanent" one!

[Vicki]

My eldest made cherry pie ala mode out of clay in school -- she even had the little puddle of cherry juice that collects on the plate next to the slice. I'll have to show her the knitted version -- so cute!

I cannot wait to knit a Swiffer cover -- that is FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for the link.

Finally! Three days to Harlot for me!! ; )

Glad you're feeling better.

[Vera]

That's awesome as well as tasty looking.

[Jennifer]

Aw, so glad you like the pie! Yours looks fabulous and that is so cool it helped a little on a down day. :-D
And that swiffer pattern is just smart! I've held off getting one as I hate the idea of more waste, now there's a solution!

[Mary Beth]

What a chuckle I got from your post! Hope those allergies stay at bay!

[Kandis]

Where do I place my order for a Swiffer cover?

[janna]

I love the pie (and I even like cherry pie)! I might need to make some knitted desserts, to sit on the cake stands I collect.... And my allergies have been bad, too - I spent this morning at home, knitting and napping.

[S t a c i]

Great. Now I'm hungry. :)

What's with Texas and allergies? I've never met so many people with allergies anywhere in the world. We should all buy stock in Kleenex.

Hope you're feeling better!

[Tom]

Yes, I did take Abby to school. She came to me at my desk that morning, acting surprisingly idle for one about to leave. I asked her did she need a hug and kiss? She said "no," and then said "I think Mom is pooped." We both looked and yes indeedy, Mom looked pooped alright! So, we tip toed out and left. :-)

[Christine]

I think I need to loan you my "One Skein" book so you can make some cupcakes to go with it. The pie is *so* cute! I adore it.

[Christine]

I couldn't help but think of you when I spotted these donuts that you could knit - http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/2006/08/not-quite-bakers-dozen.html Or the "DoKnit" as they are called on the pattern! Hahaha!

[high-strung]

great looking pie. what a great way to spend a sick-day. does your boss read this??

[Susan]

I've had my eye on that pie too. I'm glad you knit it! Maybe Abby would like a cupcake hat for "winter." That's a fun food knit.

[crazy knitting lady]

Hi Julia

Mmm, knitted pie! Let me put that one on my to-do list!

Thanks so much for your Ivy comment. I wanted to stop by and say hello and thanks in "person" so to speak.