tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post1592021547932676215..comments2023-12-14T01:55:24.702-08:00Comments on Never Not Knitting: A Difficult DayNeverNotKnittinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04064917379495246757noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-34817119492048472132011-09-19T08:10:01.264-07:002011-09-19T08:10:01.264-07:00My oldest baby just started Kindergarten this year...My oldest baby just started Kindergarten this year as well! It was a teary first day for me. My daughter is loving it! The apple is such a cute idea!Awlobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008175624938921649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-32684126761373244992011-09-13T17:55:12.283-07:002011-09-13T17:55:12.283-07:00Does anyone want to know if the Kindergarten teach...Does anyone want to know if the Kindergarten teacher liked the apple or not? Well....I am that Kindergarten Teacher and I love the apple!!! I just assumed that it was purchased in some adorable store! Today I held up the apple because we were learning the word...the....which always names something so I said the classroom, the pencil, the students, and the apple. One of the adorable little students told me all about how her mom knits all kinds of things and that she is learning to knit also. Amazing! I looked at the apple again and the detail is amazing. I couldn't believe that is was made special just for me. So I talked to mom at the end of the day and she told me all about her business. I LOVE the "Difficult Day" story. My kids are older and I remember the first day of Kindergarten for each of them. Far worse, is the first day of college. Imagine dropping your child off and knowing that you will not see her again until Thanksgiving! Heartbreaking. But the youngest one is now in her final year of college and all is well! I have been given many different kinds of apples over the years...real apples, wood apples, playdough apples, and now a knit apple that I adore and treasure! Retirement for this K teacher is just a few years away! I think I need to take up knitting to make little hats for the grandbabies that I someday hope to have. Thanks Alana and family!Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01077119636257287875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-27203776523906009302011-09-12T15:43:54.302-07:002011-09-12T15:43:54.302-07:00I came on to your blog from Susan B. Anderson'...I came on to your blog from Susan B. Anderson's blog. As a former Kindergarten teacher, I can tell you that I would have LOVED that gift! I may have to make it when my son goes to Kindergarten. :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593198546662574727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-22850274762914739112011-09-12T14:47:38.015-07:002011-09-12T14:47:38.015-07:00Love this post! My wee one started Kindergarten l...Love this post! My wee one started Kindergarten last week too...it was all I could do to NOT cry when she chose to ride the bus with the neighborhood kiddos that are older...just happy she had a great first day, the first of hundreds/thousands to follow!<br /><br />Love your blog!KCinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792381385702858857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-19103299607143792012011-09-08T17:09:59.621-07:002011-09-08T17:09:59.621-07:00Cuando llegue a esa etapa con mi princesita Cloe c...Cuando llegue a esa etapa con mi princesita Cloe creo que muero......<br />Fuerza y pensá que ella va a ser muy feliz conociendo muchas nenas!!!<br />Cariños...Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834508156010332609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-22368242592812520032011-09-08T05:57:26.827-07:002011-09-08T05:57:26.827-07:00My only child - also a daughter will go to K next ...My only child - also a daughter will go to K next year. Your post/photos brought tears to my eyes as I can't believe we're only a year away. It happens too fast! I'm thankful you're having another child so you can enjoy time with another little one at home! Thanks for sharing! Stephaniestephigordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058143308036543798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-47844812140578801712011-09-07T07:58:30.045-07:002011-09-07T07:58:30.045-07:00For me, leaving my daughter at college was much ha...For me, leaving my daughter at college was much harder to do than sending her off to Kindergarten. She is pretty far away (and managing wonderfully on her own) so I don't se her often enough. I miss her a lot.Jo Anne W-Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088347516806090549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-82947996658579182822011-09-06T18:33:03.387-07:002011-09-06T18:33:03.387-07:00Alana,
Ohhh what a sweet post.I have not been able...Alana,<br />Ohhh what a sweet post.I have not been able to get on and check your website for the past few weeks due to the fact that as a Kindergarten teacher I have been EXHAUSTED!!!! I really enjoyed reading about your emotions as a mother sending her first child off to school. You are in good company (I had a few crying parents on the first week of school too!) As always your work is amazing and I LOVED the apple. I think I will knit one up for my desk. Thanks again!!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04379185674144997417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-59181492064522523862011-09-05T09:24:30.714-07:002011-09-05T09:24:30.714-07:00I teared up reading this and looking at the beauti...I teared up reading this and looking at the beautiful photos of your daughter. It's so hard to watch them grow up! My baby girl just turned 16 and that is just mind-blowing for both my husband and me. The time just goes so fast! Cherish these milestones and all the days - even the difficult ones. So glad your daughter had a great day!!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613373121358857558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-44086033358134861672011-09-01T18:41:43.985-07:002011-09-01T18:41:43.985-07:00They do grow up too quickly. She's adorable! ...They do grow up too quickly. She's adorable! What a lucky teacher. Bet that apple made her day! My two boys each welcomed children of their own this year - first a little boy and this week a little girl. Seems like yesterday.........Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411608982136742177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-40886045980821077402011-08-29T03:34:17.596-07:002011-08-29T03:34:17.596-07:00I always reserved the right to make a fool of myse...I always reserved the right to make a fool of myself the first day of school. Boo Hoo...how my babies are all grown up, it happens so fast. Enjoy every momenet that you can.Alaska Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582813915596609424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-68348278054125102552011-08-28T19:36:24.051-07:002011-08-28T19:36:24.051-07:00They do grow up so fast. My "baby" got ...They do grow up so fast. My "baby" got married this summer. I'm excited that our family now has a new daughter!dogmisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443408333205149246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-10530229530740755152011-08-28T18:49:14.552-07:002011-08-28T18:49:14.552-07:00Oh what a gorgeous baby! And what a gorgeous littl...Oh what a gorgeous baby! And what a gorgeous little girl!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663830624627056451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-35439006528977559212011-08-27T23:07:59.672-07:002011-08-27T23:07:59.672-07:00I remember those first kindergarten days for my ki...I remember those first kindergarten days for my kids very vividly. Don't feel bad: I actually had convinced myself that my kids would never get that old-seriously. It's very embarrassing, but true. But they seemed to adjust instantly and just adored kindergarten. Your daughter is just cute as a bug's ear! Hope the year goes wonderfully. And your new pattern collection is absolutely gorgeous. :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838513787780887676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-79462124122392648132011-08-27T22:53:05.913-07:002011-08-27T22:53:05.913-07:00Cute little girl & she was cute as a baby too....Cute little girl & she was cute as a baby too. I know how you feel. I remember my oldest girl starting school. Now she's just left compulsory education at the age of 16 (she's staying on to do A-levels though) and it feels like 5 mins ago she was just starting school.<br /><br />Enjoy these school years. they go far too quick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-71921281140848957392011-08-27T12:38:23.356-07:002011-08-27T12:38:23.356-07:00Dear Alana, please forgive me being a copy-cat and...Dear Alana, please forgive me being a copy-cat and accept my Apple<br />- http://www.ravelry.com/projects/iris68/tomato-2! Thank you very much for the idea! It was a very quick & fun project.My One and Onlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05700711978794092858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-72729780311791918572011-08-26T20:33:36.742-07:002011-08-26T20:33:36.742-07:00What a lovely apple! Brilliant indeed! Your post...What a lovely apple! Brilliant indeed! Your post made me laugh and I'm moved at the same time... I'm sure that you will be amazed at the interaction you will get with your daughter now that she will evolve in her new surronding!Marysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150165052713846615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-46088316568690356862011-08-26T16:56:18.011-07:002011-08-26T16:56:18.011-07:00You poor baby!You poor baby!Bloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471869823664986199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-13946341756791718292011-08-26T15:48:43.681-07:002011-08-26T15:48:43.681-07:00Oh! You reminded me of my first (and second) daugh...Oh! You reminded me of my first (and second) daughters' first days of preschool. All the mothers were out in the playground sobbing after the dropoffs. The hard part is knowing that after a few minutes, they seem to be doing just fine!<br /><br />I understand. I wish they would all just pop back to being infants for a few minutes, for a snuggle every so often. It's nice to know that every time your daughter sees the apple, she'll think of you!Moondancer5https://www.blogger.com/profile/04899334947989221687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-91648966561413550952011-08-26T14:04:46.339-07:002011-08-26T14:04:46.339-07:00It's hard having all the mixed emotions that c...It's hard having all the mixed emotions that come with being a mother! I was OK when my two started Kindergarten, and even when my daughter went off to college, but....when my son (my baby) decided to attended college in Fairfax, VA, and we lived in MI, I cried practically all the way home when we left him! It's so exciting for your daughter to start this chapter of her life, and being happy and well adjusted about it means you have been an excellent Mommy in preparing her for life and all that lies ahead. Good job!! :-)Judi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09618310997994024137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-28681106694846924122011-08-26T08:20:36.253-07:002011-08-26T08:20:36.253-07:00What a fabulous idea and I know exactly how you fe...What a fabulous idea and I know exactly how you feel. I had a few tears of my own the start of this school year because I have a senior in college, a senior in high school and a 2nd grader. The school years go by just as quickly! Your little girl is a beauty! Tell her good luck in the big "K".knitgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556235894005233734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-56367188318848694342011-08-26T07:19:22.697-07:002011-08-26T07:19:22.697-07:00You are so sweet to make an apple for the teacher!...You are so sweet to make an apple for the teacher! My little blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby girl starts school on Monday. I'm right there with you.Stephanie Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697080498473551941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-12870661849697991582011-08-26T06:16:09.504-07:002011-08-26T06:16:09.504-07:00I'm ready to cry, too! The apple is a great id...I'm ready to cry, too! The apple is a great idea.Vee https://www.blogger.com/profile/13126010415389881553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-67648312299555403282011-08-25T21:43:43.576-07:002011-08-25T21:43:43.576-07:00Speaking as a teacher, I can tell you that the app...Speaking as a teacher, I can tell you that the apple will be loved, appreciated, and treasured! What a thoughtful gift!<br /><br />My little girl will be starting kindergarten after Labor Day...and my big boy is a third grader. I don't know how it happened.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570826875121421559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-21453526784726092842011-08-25T19:07:53.744-07:002011-08-25T19:07:53.744-07:00What a lovely gift for the teacher. Your sweet mos...What a lovely gift for the teacher. Your sweet most made me remember (as the beginning of the school year always does) my last child's first day of school. Her dad was serving in Desert Storm and I was solo. She'd been so excited to go to school but when the day came to get her on the bus (she was so cute in her red plaid kilt and white blouse) she started screaming that she didn't want to go. My friend was videotaping the whole thing for posterity. It took the bus driver and the two of us to get her on the bus. Screaming horribly. Oh it was awful. I sat on the curb when the bus pulled away and sobbed. SOBBED. When I met the bus that afternoon with a balloon in hand, she was all smiles at having had such a fabulous day. I send you hugs as you make your transition to having such a Big Girl. May you find joys and sunshine along your new path!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900438434583832194noreply@blogger.com