almost time

We are mere minutes away from mom and dad arriving. Can't wait. I hope to spend lots of time with them but know they have a lot of people to see here, so we'll see if they can spare a minute or two. They boys are SO excited! I think Sterling's words this morning were, "I am assuming that amma and baba will be picking us up. hmmmm. Yes my darling boy - they will be there. It is going to be hard to not give up some of our usual routines but they are here for two weeks so we are bound and determined to stick with it. Kaedo has told me that he is NOT going to TKD tonight. I guess we'll do three in a row. So much for being determined.
Craig is working late tonight and doesn't expect to get in until about 11pm. Sterling starts basketball tomorrow night - Kelly, I know you are loving that!
they are here....see ya

Random Riddle

Hi All - happy Saturday. Only two more sleeps until the babysitters are here!

Here's a riddle for you:

You can draw me, fire me, or fill me...
what am I?

The first person to correctly answer will get some fun mail from me.

s

hijacked - for real - I'm not just sayin' that!

It's celebrity blog day at Kaeling's World and today's wonderful celebrity is none other than Emma Lavigne. (applause) This weekend I took my parents to Edmonton and we stayed in the Fantasyland Hotel. Mommy thought it was pretty shabby, especially for the price but I thought it was great. My bed was the bottom bunk of a firetruck with red lights on the cab. The best part was that I could turn that light on and off. Even at 4 in the morning. Mommy didn't think it was very funny. Daddy just slept through it. Go figure! We went to the Waterpark one day and they only tried to drown me twice. I don't know if they realize I am only 2. It was a fun day though. We also went to the Sea Life Caverns where I saw penguins and sharks and fish and snakes and stingrays and a bunch of other stuff. My daddy was really scared of the snakes but they didn't bug me at all. In fact, when they did a presentation with a snake, mommy had to keep holding me because I wanted to say hi to the 6 foot boa. I don't see what the problem was. We also went to a sea lion show. At the end we had our picture taken. It was awesome. I went on all the rides I could at Galaxyland then had a meltdown when we left. Mommy said something about needing a drink. We left on Tuesday and I had a good sleep in my carseat all the way to Three Hills. That's where Daddy stays for work. When we got to the motorhome I played with all my toys that we keep there and watched Treehouse. When it was bedtime Mommy decided to put me into their bed to fall asleep and move me later. Dumb move Mommy. I turned on her reading light and refused to go to sleep. Finally Daddy unscrewed the bulb in the reading lamp so I couldn't turn it on anymore. That didn't last long. I'm smarter than they think. About 10 minutes later I had it working again. That's about it for now. I'll hijack the blog again sometime.

Love Emma

EQAO

Hi All -
Happy Thursday!
So, yesterday Sterling brought home his EQAO (provincial testing) marks and he did AWESOME!! We were so thrilled. With all the upheaval last year with his idiot teacher and no practice we weren't sure how he would do. Well, he kicked it. His math mark was a little down, but it is his poorest subject, so we were happy. He was thrilled.
I'm so happy we don't have to worry about his current teacher getting pregnant - unless there has been a huge breakthrough in technology that I don't know about.

Kaed has TKD tonight. 3 nights in a row. It is the most convenient for us and the backyardigans and it is my turn to drive. Sterling is thrilled! He loves getting to go to B'ville and "hang out" with mom. I better take advantage as who knows how long it will last!

Had a great time as usual last night. My friend is so funny. She talks non stop so I get a chance to listen and don't have to think of anything to say. Got home at 10:30.
Working today - although you wouldn't know it since I am doing this.

Fact of the Day
Did you know...
...that the plastic things on the ends of shoelaces are called AGLETS?

Ok - that's all!
s

OH YA - the new look for the blog is for mom and dad and their trip to the Maritimes. Hope you like it. Actually - if you don't, too bad.

Fall is in the Air

Hi All -
how is everyone on this beautiful October morning? All is well here. It is sweater weather but that is so nice. It isn't cold but you get to be bundled up. Just working today so I thought I would do a little update. Not too much to tell you. The boys are well, the dog is clean (thanks Craig) and the night isn't too full. TKD and then homework. We can totally handle that.
This weekend we will spend some time on our activities and Craig will finish sanding the kitchen wall where the bar once stood. I just love it! I was using the bar as a junk collector not as a bar. HAD I been using it as a bar I would have kept it, but alas - the junk counter is gone.
Tonight is my weekly night out. We don't go out until 8:15 so the boys are pretty much ready for bed. It is lots of fun and I always look forward to it. Now if only I could convince her that the movies are good for you!
What else? I have more but will save some for later in the week.
Seriously people, I am running out of things to tell you. Please let me know if you like this mindless drivel or if you would like me to start a fact of the day or something.

s

is it monday?

Sure feels like it. Back to the work week and we have lots going on as usual. TKD tonight and tomorrow night, my regular Wednesday night out, a meeting on Thursday, tennis on Friday, Bowling and TKD on Saturday and bowling and swimming on Sunday. Fewf! The boys are just loving it! Sterling is starting Spanish at school in a couple of weeks, so he is thrilled about that. We are slowly getting away from TV at home and my goal is for the boys not to watch any TV during the week. They are averaging about 30 - 45 mins a night right now. Craig is a TV a holic so there is no saving him. I actually sat down and watched three shows we had taped last night. It was good but I think I've filled my quota for the next couple of weeks. Reading a good book right now and feeling very creative so I would rather be doing that. The boys are doing good and had a great weekend. We were busy but had fun and the boys were in bed at 7:30 last night. Notice how I didn't say asleep? Everyone was tired this morning. I got up at my regular time - 8:15 and got my shower and dressed. I woke the boys at 8:30 and they finally slugged there way downstairs at 8:40. We have to leave for school at 8:55, so it is a good thing they are morning people and aren't dally-ers. That is why I am so obsessed about getting everything ready at night. There is no fighting, stressing, attitude in the morning and everything runs smoothly.

Mom and dad are arriving on Monday for 2 weeks. So looking forward to seeing them. Will be working but will also get a chance to spend time with them. Craig is looking forward to the home cooked meals - although in my defense I have been cooking at least five nights a week. On the 30th Jessica will be arriving with the Dictator and the boys are looking forward to playing with that little munchkin. I have already booked Ketch into the doggie hotel.

Well, I guess that is it. Hope you have a good Tuesday. Wish me luck with my taxi service. Did I mention that I'm having a meter installed in the truck this afternoon?

Later,
s

Quiz of the Week

Hi All - it is 7:13am and I am up already! Ugh! Stayed up until midnight with the boys watching Suite Life with Zach and Cody. Nuts.

Thought of this last night while visiting with Sterling, hope you enjoy it.

10 Things You'd Like to Do in the Next Year:
here are mine:

1. Learn to flip poker chips like the villian in the latest James Bond movie
2. Rip out the carpet in the house
3. Go to Alberta at least once
4. Replace all the flooring on the main floor
5. Lose 80lbs
6. Win the lottery
7. Get a van
8. Pay off all my bills *this will work in conjunction with #6*
9. Take the boys on an actual holiday
10. Find a babysitter!

None of this sappy - "oh, I'd like to see my children fulfill all their dreams blah blah blah"

Happy Thanksgiving
s