We're getting in the Christmas Spirit around here. The outside of the house is decorated, and we've been to see the light show. I'm still knitting away at the WIP list. Rabbitch's hat went out today, and I have a few things to mail for the preemie project. I won't have time to make mittens, but I do have a pair of store bought gloves for Lynne's mitten collection. There are so many groups that need hats, scarves, and blankets; I wish I had time to knit for all of them.
I know what you mean about wanting to be able to knit for everyone. This summer I started knitting hats, but it still wasn't enough to go around. So next year, I'm going to set a goal of knitting one hat/set of mittens/scarf per week.
Yeah, two sleeves. It's always an accomplishment. I often get stalled on #2 of anything.