Sore is good, right?

Well, it turns out that the first weekend of autumn was basically the nicest weekend all summer! It was gorgeous and warm (over 80!), and we got a lot done outside. We picked the apples from our own ancient tree, and now have to figure out what to do with them, besides the few batches of sweetened dried apples we've made. Our path is officially finished now, as is the garage painting. I wrestled a trowel to dig in the hard clay (I'm lousy at digging in even normal dirt) around our vernal pond, which is currently the ugliest part of our yard, being a dirt hole. Eventually it will be a pretty stream/ small water garden filled with things that like the constant spring wetness that drains from our gutters.

I finished my noro stripe scarf today, except for blocking & weaving in the ends, which I will do tomorrow. I also started hats for 2 of my nephews' Christmas gifts, though I think I won't knit anymore today because my forearms are sore! I just started a gymnastics class, which is going to be really fun, and help me get back in shape. I should also start going to yoga regularly just to work out the kinks from gymnastics!

I subbed half a day of science this morning (I wore my new sweater), and then I have half a day of Spanish on Friday, before we begin our super-crazy-busy weekend. It will be really good to see everyone again. My Mom said my Bro & his wife are coming & bringing the new baby, but I won't count on it. They've been frustrating me a lot lately because I feel they are taking horrible advantage of Mom and being really unfair, as well as basically cutting us out of their lives (except, of course, when they need money). Brothers, what can you do with them?