SweetPea Castle

2/18 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list:

1. Complete Josiah's matching booties (coffee with extra cream) and i-cords - STILL in process
2. Knit soaker(s)/longies for the littles... as I get other stuff done.
3. Basement cleanout
4. Sewing room reorganization
5. MPB Local Tax reporting.
6. Update MPB QuickBooks file and personal Quicken file(s) in preparation for tax time.
7. Existing custom list (NOT necessarily in order)
   1. Shelley (my end of the trade)
   2. Sara D.
   3. Marie (MPB 2/15 Stocking); awaiting invoice payment... prepping embroidery files.
   4. Britton (MPB 2/15 Stocking - waiting on response)
   5. Jenn H. (fitteds)
8. MPB Stocking 2/29
   • Instock Plain/Fabric-covered AIOs??
   • 2 custom slots... one regular and one lottery... 3 items max per slot. ??
   • soaker/booster sets
9. Collage
   • Update babymoon listing.
   • 2/25 semi-custom item
10. Website Update?? - need to select a website developer to work on this.
11. Supply orders
    • Woven Labels (redesign and order) - re-design first.  Order probably in May?
    • Freebies? - waiting for vendor to restock items.
    • polymailers
    • USPS Priority boxes
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

2/11 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list:

1. Complete Josiah's matching booties (coffee with extra cream) and i-cords - STILL in process
2. Knit soaker(s)/longies for the littles... as I get other stuff done.
3. MPB Local Tax reporting.
4. Update MPB QuickBooks file and personal Quicken file(s) in preparation for tax time. - almost finished.  Need to upgrade QuickBooks.  On sale at Costco next week.
5. Begin work on existing custom list (contact and get specifics)
   1. Shelley (my end of the trade)
   2. Michele - switched to prefolds and wool.
   3. Sara D.
6. MPB Stocking 2/15
   • 2 custom slots... one regular and one lottery... 3 items max per slot.
   • soaker/booster sets
7. Collage
   • Update babymoon listing.
   • Late February special item.
8. Website Update?? - need to select a website developer to work on this.
9. Upgrade Flickr account(s)
10. Supply orders
    • Woven Labels (redesign and order) - re-design first.  Order probably in May?
    • Freebies? - waiting on an email back from a specific vendor.
    • polymailers
    • USPS Priority boxes
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

2/4 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list:

1. Knit longies for Josiah (coffee with extra cream) - completed 2/4 pm.  Still need to finish i-cord, lanolize and block.
2. Knit matching booties and hat - started hat 2/4 pm.
3. Knit soaker(s)/longies for the littles... as I get other stuff done.
4. MPB Local Tax reporting.
5. Update MPB QuickBooks file and personal Quicken file(s) in preparation for tax time. - in process
6. Plan next stocking at MPB ... mid February??
7. Collage
   • Update babymoon listing.
   • Plan February listing
8. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
9. Website Update??
10. Upgrade Flickr account(s)
11. Supply orders
    • Woven Labels (redesign and order)
    • Freebies?
    • polymailers
    • USPS Priority boxes
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

1/28 To-Do List

I'm trying to get back into a "groove" and a to-do list is sorta my starting point.  I'm itching to get sewing again, but there isn't going to be much of that for another two weeks, I think.

So.... here is this weeks list:

1. Knit longies for Josiah (coffee with extra cream) - in process... about halfway done with both legs
2. Knit matching booties and hat
3. Knit soaker(s)/longies for the littles... as I get other stuff done.
4. MPB Local Tax reporting.
5. Update MPB QuickBooks file and personal Quicken file(s) in preparation for tax time. - in process
6. Plan next stocking at MPB ... mid February??
7. Collage
   • Update babymoon listing.
   • Plan February listing
8. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
9. Website Update??
10. Supply orders
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

12/10 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (updated 12/16 10:22am):

1. Knit prayer shawl - in process... 52+ rows... looks really nice and soft
2. Knit baby hat(s) - one down... but I think it's too big.  Gonna look for another pattern to play with
3. Knit soaker(s)/longies for the littles
4. Pack hospital bag(s) and fax pre-registration forms to the hospital. - in process
5. MPB Local Tax reporting.
6. Update MPB QuickBooks file in preparation for tax time. - in process
7. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
8. Complete UFO and stock at MPB this month.  Stocking 12/13 for the last time before the baby is born.
9. Collage
   • Put up a message about preparing for our newest little one and stocking in the new year.
   • Plan anything for January/February
10. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
11. Supply orders
    • Elastic - it finally arrived after paypal refunded my money.  need to call paypal on 12/17 to see about returning the refund... since I DID get the elastic ;-).
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

12/2 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (Updated 12/7 8:08pm):

1. Knit afghan for the expected new little guy.  - Up to the 215+ row.  I'll post updated pics as I'm able.  I'm almost finished... expect to finish this Saturday :-).
2. Knit i-cords for the three pairs of longies that I've finished. - Finished one and started on the second.  I cheated... mom finished the second and third i-cords for me.  Thanks MOM!
3. Christianbook.com order placed
4. Costco Trip
5. Friday endocrinologist and OB appointments
6. Pack hospital bag(s) and fax pre-registration forms to the hospital. - in process
7. MPB Local Tax reporting.
8. Update MPB QuickBooks file in preparation for tax time.
9. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
10. Complete UFO and stock at MPB this month.  Plan upcoming stockings.
    • Unfinished works first - in process
    • Listings for the month as able.
11. Collage stocking.
    • December 2nd Grand Opening - 2 large AIOs completed and listed
    • Plan anything for January/February
12. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
13. Supply orders
    • Elastic - ordered 10/30... still haven't heard anything back on this.  Submitted Paypal issue.  Escalated to a claim... waiting on paypal decision.
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL

11/26 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (updated 11/29 1:29pm):

1. Knit afghan for the expected new little guy.  - Cast on and up to the 140+ row.  I'll post updated pics as I'm able.  I think I'm just about 1/2 of the way done?
2. Knit i-cords for the three pairs of longies that I've finished. - Finished one and started on the second.  It's a tedious, time consuming task.
3. Have Jason schedule full physical with Dr. Duck.
4. Pack hospital bag(s) and fax pre-registration forms to the hospital. - in process
5. Check in with the endocrinologist office on Tuesday or Wednesday.
6. MPB Local Tax reporting.
7. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
8. Complete UFO and stock at MPB this month.  Plan upcoming stockings.
   • Unfinished works first - in process
   • Listings for the month as able.
9. Plan Collage stocking. - in process... embroidery finished.
10. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
11. Supply orders
    • Elastic - ordered 10/30... still haven't heard anything back on this.  Submitted Paypal issue.  Escalated to a claim.
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL  Checking into co-op

11/12 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (updated as of 11/17 9:54am):

1. Knit afghan for the expected new little guy.  - Cast on and up to the 50-somethingeth row.  I'll post updated pics as I'm able.  I'm trying to fix a problem in one of the chevrons right now.
2. Knit i-cords for the three pairs of longies that I've finished. - Starting over.  I'm not happy with the tension so far on the first one.  It's a tedious, time consuming task.
3. Endo Visit on Friday.
4. Have Jason schedule full physical with Dr. Duck.
5. Plan housecleaning for Thanksgiving - in procss... waiting for a return call from Judi of Maid 4 Today... she doesn't have any openings at the moment, but is still waiting for return calls.
6. Church leadership dinner in Manassas on Friday.
7. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
8. Take care of bills.
9. MiddayFaire November Stocking(s) Prep
   • 11/13 stocking
   • Work on listings for Black Friday Stocking - in process
   • Listings for the month as able.
10. Complete UFO and stock at MPB this month.  Plan December stocking. - in process... stocked some small AIOs Monday
11. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
12. Supply orders
    • Elastic - ordered 10/30... still haven't heard anything back on this.
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL  Checking into co-op

11/5 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (updated 11/10 at 9:49am):

1. Knit longies for Eliana - Merfolk (VERY beautiful!) colorway on Targhee by Mosaic Moon. - finished knitting!  Just need to finish the i-cord, lanolize and block them.
2. Report blood glucose numbers to nurse at Endo office and ask questions. - so far, so good.  I don't have to check in with them again until my appt. next Friday unless I have issues.
3. Make sure Jason is scheduled with the cardiologist lab for his followup.
4. Schedule full physical for Jason with Dr. Duck.
5. Plan housecleaning for Thanksgiving
6. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
7. Take care of bills. - in process
8. MiddayFaire November Stocking(s) Prep
   • Order embroidery designs and prep listings for 11/13 stocking - embroidery ordered and sample finished.  Thanks mom!
   • Work on listings for Black Friday Stocking - in process
   • Listings for the month as able.
9. Complete UFO and stock at MPB this month.  Plan December stocking. - in process
10. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
11. Supply orders
    • Elastic - ordered 10/30
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL  Checking into co-op

10/29 To-Do List

Here is this weeks list (updated 11/3 1:48pm):

1. Knit longies for Eliana - Merfolk (VERY beautiful!) colorway on Targhee by Mosaic Moon.  Ribbed waist is finished... halfway through the main body.
2. Dispute credit report issues. - dealing with this now in preparation for house sale/hunting in the new year.  Need this resolved right away
3. Take care of bills. - in process
4. MDF Order #1492 (Marie) - due 11/9 - shipped 11/2!
5. MDF Order #1496 (Cheryl) - due 11/9 - shipped 11/2!
6. MDF Order #1497 & 1498 (Melissa) - due 11/9 - shipped 11/2!
7. MDF Order #1502 (Shelly - RM) - due 11/9 - shipped 11/2!
8. MDF Order #1504 (Margaux) - due 11/9 - shipped 11/2!
9. MiddayFaire November Stocking(s) Prep
   • Listings for the month as able.
10. Update fabric options on the website.  In process
11. Supply orders
    • Elastic - ordered 10/30
    • Aplix
    • Snaps?
    • PUL  Checking into co-op