Pushing the envelope

Mr. Man is fussing downstairs and I'm starting to feel a let-down so this must be short...

John and Michael both have the flu. This far I seem to have escaped it (fingers-crossed).
Alexander is done his growth-spurt, thank God for small favors.
I've managed to do two pattern repeats on my toe-up Monkey Sock (yay me!).
I've been invided to participate in a sock-knitting pentathalon on ravelry in honor of the upcoming olympics. I definitely have to think on it.

Must dash - breakfast must be eaten and babe needs to be fed! TTFN!