Stuck with sock pattern

OK, I’m working with Cat Bordhi’s “Socks Soar on Circular Needles” book, trying to make my first sock ever, and working on the Simple Sock pattern.
Done so far:
Leg: CHECK
Heel Flap : CHECK
Turning Heel: CHECK
Picking up Gusset Stitches: Um, I think?
This is where I’m getting stuck. If I read this correctly, after I finished [...]

cold, cold night

it is a whopping -35 outside- if you include the windchill. and i have two sick kids, and of course, mom is sick. so one would think that i have been knitting up a storm. or spinning. or something.
no. but- i have got my second hot lava about 2/3 of [...]