Dropped stitches

Ooooops - there I go again, dropping stitches here, there and everywhere.
I fumbled about trying to pick them up - why is it so difficult? (A few choice words may have escaped my mouth).
I wonder whether anyone will notice. It's in the cowl neck, so maybe not. I don't think any of my immediate family or my friends are knitters, so there's a good chance I'll get away with it.
Then why do I feel so guilty? Because I couldn't be arsed to unravel about 3 - 4 rows - now that's just laziness on my part.
Perhaps I'll post a photo of the jumper I'm currently knitting for Mini-Me when it's finished (www.sirdar.co.uk/designs/children/sweatersChildren/2233) - conveniently positioned so all my mistakes can't be seen obviously!
I'm loving the colour of the wool I'm using - Deep Purple (Sirdar Country Style DK 100g - SH529)