Hayden: On the way to Homer, Alaska.

I feel as though I have accomplished something grand.....
Despite the fact that I have STARTED many-a-knitting-project, I am happy to announce that I have actually FINISHED the largest project of all:

A 36" x 48" Baby blanket!

Oh, yes!
You see, I haven't found any blankets in the store that compliment my nursery decor the way I had hoped. This is quite a task when the main baby room decorating rule this time is:

NO pink allowed!

(in the DECOR, anyway...clothes and blankets are okay.)

Picture it, though: Soft butter yellow, rich chocolate brown, crisp pure white and textured green gingham.....doesn't that sound like a dreamy nursery?

Disappointed with this season's selection, I set-out to create my own masterpiece. Oh boy, what an ordeal. I've realized that knitting stresses me out, when I've been TOLD it's supposed to be therapeutic.

Whatever.

I struggled and strained. I stayed up until the wee-hours of the morning. I disappeared from off the face of the earth. BUT, I am now able to say that "I have finished it!"

There was one loss, though (as expected with most of my crafty projects):
I lost the little rubber thingie that goes on the tip of my knitting needle. Do you know what I'm talking about? The tiny piece that is supposed to keep your project on the needle when it isn't in your hands. That way if smaller hands find the project you've been slaving over, then they won't be able to slip the needle out and drag the yarn all over the room.

Of course, Hayden has always been fascinated with this little green piece of rubber: He thinks it looks like a rocket ship. In fact, he has become more interested in playing with the rocket ship than the light-saber-esque kitting needle. (*sigh of relief*) Since I have finished the blanket, though, the rocket ship has been M.I.A.

...Until yesterday.
When Hayden ran to me as I was folding laundry.


Hayden: Mommy, mommy! I found your green rocket ship! It was under the couch!

Me: Oh good! (Enthusiastic AND relieved)

Hayden: Well...you know me mom...when you're missing something, I'LL find it for you! (Pointing to himself with one hand and confidently perching his other hand on his hip.)



Question: Does Hayden already realize that not being able to find what I'm looking for is one of my biggest pet-peeves? Oh well, at least now (once again) I can sleep better tonight, knowing that Hayden is watching-out for me.