Back to Routine, Back to Crochet

I went back to work this week. I really hated seeing that one coming. However, I've been really fortunate. I've only had mild-moderate pain twice this week and I haven't had to take any more pain pills. I'm back to sleeping through the entire night. I guess being back into your daily routine really does help get your body functioning normally again. I've just been so exhausted this week! I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to sleep late Saturday and have a long weekend. Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King Jr!
While I was all laid up the past week or so with kidney stones I didn't really feel like crocheting all that much. I did manage to crochet a flower brooch...something fairly fast and super simple. Also, I managed to complete a fingerless glove but despite adding stitches and adding stitches it still felt too tight. I guess that may get tossed and as time allows maybe I'll start over with a larger hook. It's such a shame too because the glove turned out really pretty. I think I used 5 different colors...purple, green, brown, beige, and blue...which is very unBrandy like. Ah, oh well, hopefully one day I'll get back to it.
The plan now is do the Football Fever afghan for my husband. He's wanting it all specialized so I've had to do all kind of crazy graphs. This is one project that is probably going to take FOR-EVER because it requires my complete, undivided attention, which means it won't be a take along project. If you want to check out the afghan I'm talking about you can check it out on Ravelry. Here is a picture of someones finished afghan.
Then, the second massive undertaking I want to do is the Babette Blanket. It's an afghan comprised of 100 or more different sized granny squares and about 17 different colors. You can check it out on Ravelry too. (I would provide links but for some reason my computer is acting WHONKY!) Here's a picture of the Babette.
(I love that name! That's what we used to call my husbands aunt Annette before she passed away) That way I'll have an at home project and a carry along project. Also, I'll have an afghan for my husband and for myself. I don't plan on using those particular colors on the Babette though. I hope to use several shades of green, golds, and browns, or possibly fall colors. I haven't exactly decided yet. I'm still collecting yarn for the project and that will probably take awhile because, unfortunately, I can't afford to drop $70+ on yarn right now :-(
Oh well, just thought I would post my intentions on my blog sort of as a motivator. Afghans take a long time and I have a short attention span. Wish me luck!