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I picked up the Meadow Flowers shawl last night, the one that has been languishing in my yarn basket for months. I was getting into it again, knitting away. I did one full pattern repeat, started the second and *bam* I hit a knot in the yarn. OMGosh. I am stumped. What does one do with a knot in lace weight yarn on a very open texture lace shawl? Can one weave in ends in lace? I have no idea. I've put an email through to knitlist asking for help. Darn it. I was finally working on that shawl again and enjoying it!

Since Luis was at the ice arena with us yesterday, he took care of Vincent and I got to skate! I haven't skated in 7 years, the winter before I was pregnant with Abigail. It was so much fun. I can't wait to go again. The figure skates in my size at the arena were worn out and had almost no ankle support. I have loose ligaments in my ankles, and it was a very bad combination. After 15 minutes, it was extremely painful. Luis went to see if they had any hockey skates in my size, and I changed into them. I've never worn hockey skates before, and I couldn't believe how comfortable they were. They had so much more support than the figure skates I always wore. I skated until the end in those, and was completely comfortable the entire time.

Abigail was doing so well yesterday. She used the little ice walker for about 15 minutes, then started going solo. She fell a lot, but didn't mind. She was skating very well, even trying to do some turns. Isabella skated pretty well too. She got on and off the ice a few times all by herself (a big improvement) and let go of her walker thing a few times.

No date today after all. Amy had plans to head to Madison. We checked with my friend Lisa with whom I swap babysitting, but they have B&B guests this weekend. Maybe next week.