Brianna's Hat, Valentine's Day and Addiction to ADD Knitting

OK, so I had three projects going for the holidays (as usual).  Matt's Christmas stocking was one (I will post the pattern, passed down by Grandma Millie next November or so).  I did manage to finish that one (and by Xmas Eve no less!).  The other two projects are for my kids.  I can't say what they are because Samantha sometimes reads my blog.  So when I didn't finish them for Christmas, I thought they could be New Year's presents.  They have now been put off to Valentine's gifts (and that is looking less and less likely).  

So, in the meantime, I was at my grandmother's house on Christmas day and I happened to have a skein of Knit Picks Felici (Coney Island) in my bag with a #3 Harmony circular needle.  (OK, so it wasn't accidental that they were in my bag, I just feel better about this if I pretend it wasn't premeditated).  So I started a hat for my niece who is due to arrive in May.  

Why do I do this?  When I know I already have multiple deadline-oriented projects in the works, why do I start something totally random?  It's kind of like being on the phone.  I can't talk on the phone unless I am doing something else.  My husband paces around the house when he's on the phone (drives me CRAZY!!!).  I, on the other hand, have to be on the computer (simultaneously checking email and surfing Facebook) or doing dishes or something.  Ironically, I can't knit when I am on the phone because if I am doing low key knitting, I have to be watching TV.

I understand all of the arguments for focusing on one thing from a mental health/better focus standpoint.  I just can't seem to make myself do it.  Oh well, I'd better run.  I am still on the phone and I have to shut down Facebook before I go pick up the kids.......