LOL

Saw this recently and it made me laugh. Thought I would share it with you.

Sterling is up bright and early practicing for his driver's written exam, which he is hoping to take tomorrow. Coffee is already being consumed in great quantities. We have our fingers crossed for him. Just a little more studying needed to ensure a pass.

A special Happy Birthday to our sweet nephew C. We hope he has a wonderful day and loves his presents (which we bought and mailed first, Shirley - LOL)!

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!

A text from my son....

Sterling sent me a text and this is what followed:

Sterling: I have an 80% in math. OMFG so exited

Me: Yay! So proud of you! Ms C.... called me this morning and I told her you would appreciate the news more coming from her. You rock babe!!!

Sterling: Thanks you do too

Me: Can't wait to see you. Missed you today. Love you.

Sterling: I miss you every day and can't wait to see you


Can we all say aaaahhhhh?
What a kid. Can't get enough of him. He's so sweet and kind. Love him to pieces. And to think, in less than 48 hours he'll be 16. I am truly not old enough to have a 16 year old. Definitely not! He's the best almost 16 hear old around.

please note: all typos are that of the almost 16 year old, not his mother

Week 7

Week 7 - not too bad for in the dark! Back to school for the boys today and a nice day off for Craig. Too bad there isn't football on all day. He'd be in heaven! Just kidding. We will get the opportunity to spend some time together and get some things done around the house. I am debating a major haircut but the only taker I could get was Sterling. He was willing to give me pig shave. Not sure what that says, but there you go.

Big week around here this week, with our first born turning 16. The first major milestone birthday. He is studying like mad for his driver's test but we aren't allowing him to take it unless he can pass with flying colors.  He's a little pissed off and a lot motivated to get it done. We'll see what happens. I found out today, 16 years ago that I would be having him on the 14th. Funny the things you remember.

Anyway, wishing you the happiest of days and Happy Remembrance Day. Buy a Poppy, and thank a Veteran while you're at it, it's not too late.

This week's Quotes

Thought I would post some more great quotes. I love them all but would love to hear what your favorite is. Here goes:

Invest in yourself. You can afford it. Trust me. - Rashon Carraway

It's ok to be happy with a calm life. - unknown

It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice. - unknown

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. - E.E. Cummings

You never know who needs you. Good energy is contagious. - unknown

This is the beginning of anything you want. - unknown

Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.                                      - Coco Chanel

I don't care what you think about me. I don't think of you at all. - Coco Chanel

I'm not a bitch. It just pisses you off that I can see through your bullshit and lies. - unknown

Be with someone who brings out the BEST in you not the STRESS in you. - unknown

And I'll leave you with a quote from my first born. The best quote ever!

You're not above the law. And mom's the law. - smart ass kid (he's right, but he's a smart ass)


Happy Saturday all!

One Day Down

I was dreading today. I really was. Kaedo was gone to Take.Your.Kids.To.Work Day with Craig, Sterling was in school, mom and dad were gone and I was alone without Ketchup. I must admit, it was quiet around here and I found myself talking aloud as I have done for years, only this time there was no dog listening to me. Maybe I am crazy. ha.

But once I got my head wrapped around it, and had a little cry, I was good to go. I spent a few hours working in the house, getting stuff done, then got to spend some one on one time with Sterling.

In the end I realized that all will be well. This is the Circle of Life.

A special thank you to my M-I-L Shirley, for the sweet and kind text this morning. You brought me out of my sadness. Thank you.

Now if only I could train the boys to bark when the doorbell rings.

week 6

What a weekend! Friday night found us at Swiss.Chalet having our own version of a wake for Ketchup. We told funny stories of him, laughed, toasted and ate good food.

Saturday the boys had the amazing opportunity to go to the new aquarium in T.O. with Amma and Baba. Kaedo took over 400 pictures and Sterling took as many as he could until his phone died. Sunday the four of them headed to Yorkdale.Mall for an afternoon of gawking at the fabulous stores and fancy people. They loved it!

Today mom and I had pedicures - hers to get her feet beautiful for the next leg of their journey, mine just to get my feet presentable! Sterling had his best bud over this aft to build a new computer and they had a great time. Kaedo and dad spent some Baba/Kaedo time together at D.Q. over ice cream and a trip to Bulk.Barn. So fun.

Tonight we are having mom's magical lasagna. Apparently once you eat this you will never eat any other. Looking forward to it. To be honest, I'm starving right now!

Tomorrow mom and dad are off and it will be extra quiet here with no Ketchup and no mom and dad. You get used to it, I suppose. We also have an old school friend here tomorrow morning having breakfast with us before he catches the bus.

Busy time and many other things to write. Will do so in the coming days.

RIP

Taken October 31, 2013

Today our beautiful dog, Ketchup, was put to sleep. After almost 9 wonderful years together, our wonderful friend and companion was just too sick to remain alive. The sadness in our house is palpable, and the boys, Craig and I, are crushed.

Ketchup brought untold joy to our family. He was a kind and gentle soul, who loved to wrestle, play, and have fun. He loved pizza crust and popcorn and in the last few days of his life he ate a lot of both.

Having never anticipated having a dog, it was through the sheer generosity and kindness of a good friend, that the gift of Ketchup came to us. He flew across the country and into our hearts in December 2004. From the first moment we held him in our arms, we knew he had made our family complete.

As sad as we are to lose him, we are so happy that his decline was quick and that he died with the dignity everyone deserves. It is with a heavy heart and much tears that I write about this tremendous loss, for no words can express the sadness we feel right now.

Special thanks to my mom and dad for being here. I don't know what I would have done without you these last few days. Your support for us all has been something we have held on to, knowing you would do anything necessary to make this heartbreaking situation better. Thank you for being here for the boys, for us, for Ketchup, as we know you love him too.

The next few days will be tough ones as we put away his things and get used to the quiet in the house. I for one do not look forward to Wednesday when I am by myself again and my beautiful pal is not laying beside me.

Thank you my friend, for many years of loyalty, love and affection. For never chewing up my shoes, eating wrappers left on the floor or running away. Thank you for your kindness, your patience and your undying love.

You will be missed but never forgotten.

All my love,
s