My Eyes Are Old

Yes, I am feeling my age. 

Oh there are the normal things that everyone experiences, the aches and pains, the lack of being able to do things that I've always been able to do. But recently, it has hit me full force as in it has slapped me in the face and laughed.

It all started at the beginning of the month. I was able to get Noelle to pick out a stocking to match the rest of the family's stockings that hang by the fireplace:

 Ah it's a beauty! Counted cross stitch no problem, I've done many a needlework like this before. When it arrived a week later, I was excited and couldn't wait to get started! However, within the first two hours, I couldn't see where to put my stitches, nor could I see well enough to read the chart. My eyes ached, my head ached, my fingers hurt, I was a mess! I explained my problem to a friend who told me I need to get a magnify glass that hangs from my neck. Bought it and after almost 30 hours of work, this is what I have: 

 Ah Noelle, I don't think I'll get it finish in time for Christmas.......

And now the sons are having fun reminding me that I have to use an "old lady's" tool in order to sew. It will be beautiful WHEN I get it finish, whenever that might be.....

Thought I'd share a picture of Daisy who, since Duke isn't here anymore, has found that she likes the bottom of the bed best. It just happens to have been Duke's favorite place too:

Ah blogging with a dog who happens to be running in her sleep.

Lovely!