the cardigan, at last!

Here is Aidan's cardigan, finished at last! The sweater is deliberately a bit too big, because this boy grows at supersonic rates. He loves the sweater, despite saying it's itchy (hardly!), and was very keen to wear it the very day I finished it. Phew!

Next to him is Douglas wearing a cardi I made a couple years ago. Yes, it's a hand-me-down from his big brother, but that's the benefit of having two boys. The sweaters have two lifetimes this way!

The Christmas cake is in the oven, courtesy of Delia Smith and two enthusiastic sous-chefs (alias Aidan and Douglas). Yes, the cake is about three weeks late, but better late than never!

Later today...the Christmas tree. The holiday is fast upon us!