I woke up last night from a dead sleep thinking "oh no, I didn't post on the blog". So I hauled my fat ass out of bed, came down here and was so incoherent, I couldn't put two sentences together. And it had been going so well.
Ah well, that's the breaks!
This morning I had my MRI, which was fine. Man is it noisy, though! The worst was taking out my nose stud. Hurt like hell. I got a chance to follow that up with Aquafit, some errands and then I rushed home to make myself presentable so I could go to Kaedo's new school with the paperwork all ready. They tell me he will be registered early next week!
Tonight Sterling is going to Teen Night with a nice new friend and Kaedo is going swimming at his buddy Ts house. I love that kid - he's such a bugger but I have a sweet spot for him. I'm sure he drives his mom and dad crazy!
Who knows what us old folks will do. I did just get a message from Craig telling me he's on his way! 2 hours early! Love that.
Happy Friday Everyone!
Friday 31 May 2013
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Day 28 - What A Day!
Everyone who visits here knows how passionate Kaedo is about food and making food. In the next community from us, there is a high school that offers a High Skills Major Culinary Arts/Hospitality program.
This school is out of our jurisdiction, however after some prompting by my aunt and some discussions with Craig, we decided to see what it would entail to possibly get Kaedo into the school.
After learning that I would have to fill out an Out-Of-Boundaries Form and getting some excellent advice from a friend, I went to the school, filled out the form and took a leap of faith. Everyone had told me how hard it was to get into the school. Once that was done, I called the principal and requested a face-to-face meeting so I could rave about this amazing child. I was told I would only have one shot in front of him, so I better make it good.
Kaedo knew nothing about this. Craig and I decided to keep it between us until we knew the outcome (which we learned today was to be Friday or so). This morning at 10am we met with the principal. I was so glad that Craig was working from home today - a united front is a good indicator of the family, I think.
I had a whole page of qualities I wanted to cover about Kaedo (honestly, a whole page - which I left with the principal so it was staring at him while he made his decision), from him growing his hair for donation to his almost 80 hours of volunteering. We even took a bunch of pictures that Craig had loaded on to his playbook, showing his haircut for charity and some of the meals he has done. We spoke about his love of cooking, his cooking lessons, his aspirations, everything. The principal said he would speak with Kaedo's current school and they would get back to us by the end of the week, either way.
I imagine you know what happened, but I've put the video here so you can see for yourself. If you can't tell, he was so shocked he burst into tears, then dear old mom did.
This school is out of our jurisdiction, however after some prompting by my aunt and some discussions with Craig, we decided to see what it would entail to possibly get Kaedo into the school.
After learning that I would have to fill out an Out-Of-Boundaries Form and getting some excellent advice from a friend, I went to the school, filled out the form and took a leap of faith. Everyone had told me how hard it was to get into the school. Once that was done, I called the principal and requested a face-to-face meeting so I could rave about this amazing child. I was told I would only have one shot in front of him, so I better make it good.
Kaedo knew nothing about this. Craig and I decided to keep it between us until we knew the outcome (which we learned today was to be Friday or so). This morning at 10am we met with the principal. I was so glad that Craig was working from home today - a united front is a good indicator of the family, I think.
I had a whole page of qualities I wanted to cover about Kaedo (honestly, a whole page - which I left with the principal so it was staring at him while he made his decision), from him growing his hair for donation to his almost 80 hours of volunteering. We even took a bunch of pictures that Craig had loaded on to his playbook, showing his haircut for charity and some of the meals he has done. We spoke about his love of cooking, his cooking lessons, his aspirations, everything. The principal said he would speak with Kaedo's current school and they would get back to us by the end of the week, either way.
I imagine you know what happened, but I've put the video here so you can see for yourself. If you can't tell, he was so shocked he burst into tears, then dear old mom did.
I got a call at 1:30pm this afternoon advising me he had been accepted.
Today has been a very good AMAZING day!
If you have time, those of you who text him, I'm sure he'd love to here from you.
Sadly he never reads the blog or the comments. lol
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Day 27
Went with the fam to the gym tonight. Kaedo decided to do Aquafit with me. I was thrilled but wondered why he would do such an "old lady" class (which it's not) with me. When I asked him he said, "Because I just like being with you mom". Man, I really heart that kid!
It's 9pm and has been a long day so that's all you get. Does it count as one of my days???
More tomorrow.
It's 9pm and has been a long day so that's all you get. Does it count as one of my days???
More tomorrow.
Monday 27 May 2013
Day 26 - Hijacked by Sterling
So happy to have my boy hijacking the blog today -
Had a great day today - let me tell you how it was:
Woke up at 6:50am and had an English muffin with jam getting ready for the day. Made my lunch and walked to the bus stop (yay bus pass!). Got to school and talked to my friends for 10 minutes when the bell rang I went down to gym class, where I had a test on drugs and alcohol (I was not ON drugs - at least not illegal ones - that's what the test was about). Super happy I had a test and didn't have to go outside and run around like a loser.
After that I went to my second period class only to have to write a page and a half long note (not complaining). At the end of class we watched Avatar as it relates to both History and Geography. History because it is like when the Europeans came and colonized the first nations. Geography because of how diverse the ecology is in the different areas in the movie.
After that went down to tech room only to find out the teacher is gone til Thursday. Sad Face. So I went to the complex to have lunch with my friends. At 11:27am we walked back to school to go to third period.
Went back to tech room for third period to meet my supply teacher, then went down to room 138 (computer room) only to do a test on computers from the 90's (yay (sarcastic). After i finished the easiest test ever I played around in Photoshop.
Fourth period finally. When I went down to fourth period I was hoping to do work but instead we had a supply teacher and we watched Back To The Future 2 (Good Movie).
Finally I walked down to the bus stop (yay bus pass!) and came home to be greeted by my awesome mom <3 .="" p="">
Had a great day today - let me tell you how it was:
Woke up at 6:50am and had an English muffin with jam getting ready for the day. Made my lunch and walked to the bus stop (yay bus pass!). Got to school and talked to my friends for 10 minutes when the bell rang I went down to gym class, where I had a test on drugs and alcohol (I was not ON drugs - at least not illegal ones - that's what the test was about). Super happy I had a test and didn't have to go outside and run around like a loser.
After that I went to my second period class only to have to write a page and a half long note (not complaining). At the end of class we watched Avatar as it relates to both History and Geography. History because it is like when the Europeans came and colonized the first nations. Geography because of how diverse the ecology is in the different areas in the movie.
After that went down to tech room only to find out the teacher is gone til Thursday. Sad Face. So I went to the complex to have lunch with my friends. At 11:27am we walked back to school to go to third period.
Went back to tech room for third period to meet my supply teacher, then went down to room 138 (computer room) only to do a test on computers from the 90's (yay (sarcastic). After i finished the easiest test ever I played around in Photoshop.
Fourth period finally. When I went down to fourth period I was hoping to do work but instead we had a supply teacher and we watched Back To The Future 2 (Good Movie).
Finally I walked down to the bus stop (yay bus pass!) and came home to be greeted by my awesome mom <3 .="" p="">
Sunday 26 May 2013
Day 25
Day 25 and Week 35. Both amaze me. The boys are once again in the Man-cave. Today with a different friend. Boy is it quiet in here. AND freezing. It is so cold in this house but Craig keeps turning the heat off. He's not going to like it too much tonight when I put my cold feet on his backside just as he falls asleep. TMI?
A full week this week. I am going to a mass tomorrow night that is being said for my great-uncle that passed away recently. He was a Catholic priest and my aunt is having it said in his honor. Kaedo is back to school after almost a week off, Sterling is getting his courses winding down and Craig will be busy as always. I'll be attending Aquafit 3 times as well as Weight.Watchers and we will go as a family at least three times to the gym. Kaedo has agreed to do Aquafit with me so I am thrilled. Friday I have an MRI scheduled and I have to take out my nose stud - yikes! - I really don't want to do that! The kids have Teen Night on Friday should they choose to go and the weekend we are hoping to getting into the theater and see a movie (or two if I have my way!).
This every day posting is still going strong and I have some ideas for the week and some pictures I have taken already. It's better with pictures, isn't it????
Have a great rest of your Sunday and I'll be talking to you tomorrow.
Saturday 25 May 2013
Day 24 - The Man-cave
The boys have been begging to turn the office into a Man-cave, ever since I quit working at home. Well, we finally caved and gave them the go-ahead. Who knew something so small would bring so much happiness, not to mention peace to the rest of the house - haha. They moved all the furniture around (I don't want to know what they did with all the stuff on my desk), brought up the jumbo TV from the basement and have spent the day in there with a friend playing games on their computers, watching nothing but Storage.Wars, Undercover.Boss, and South.Beach.Towing. If it means I don't have to sit through that I'm happy to give them the space.
I was informed that it is for 'men' only, and I was not to enter (hence the sign). That went over like a lead balloon. I do have to admit that after getting my pictures I was happy to take my leave as farts and smelly feet in an enclosed space make me gag.
I was informed that it is for 'men' only, and I was not to enter (hence the sign). That went over like a lead balloon. I do have to admit that after getting my pictures I was happy to take my leave as farts and smelly feet in an enclosed space make me gag.
Friday 24 May 2013
Day 23 - Dear Kelly
Dear Kelly,
While I don't often hear from you, your comment to yesterday's blog post made me laugh so much I had to reply. I do recall your one and only tattoo. I remember us taking you and if I am not mistaken, you swore you would never get another. Funny how things change, isn't it? I remember that being a great day.
Ambigram tattoos are great. Craig and I each have one, although mine is not near as manly as the one Craig has down his forearm - which I love!. While I like mine, it is certainly not my favorite. I think that getting ambigrams with J and C's names would be awesome. If you're thinking of each other, sorry, can't help there as we will never do that!
As for me, I am coveting a bouquet of flowers on the top of my shoulder - nothing too risquee - haha. Craig has a dragon and penny idea he is ruminating on. Not sure if he means the coin or Penny from Big.Bang.Theory. I might like the idea more if it's the girl. Can't you see Craig with a pin-up on his bicep? Not sure where the dragon would come in, and to be honest I don't want to know.
This will be the first time that we don't get 'matching' tattoos and it's kind of weird. I tried to convince him but he is completely opposed to getting flowers. Weird. I thought I would get the boy's birth flowers but once I learned they were roses and chrysanthemums I vetoed that idea. Now working on a mix of others.
All I can tell you is NEVER go somewhere you can be a walk-in (trust us). Research your artist. GENERALLY the longer you have to wait, or the more you have to spend, the better the artist. If he/she is drinking Redbull and smoking cigarettes at 9am, you might want to check and see how shaky they are. Lastly - LOVE what you get.
Good luck - can't wait to see what you guys come up with. Oh, and if our guys are any indication, if you can find a really creepy parlour that's playing JackAss over and over, the kids will beg to come with you. True story!
Love Ya,
S
While I don't often hear from you, your comment to yesterday's blog post made me laugh so much I had to reply. I do recall your one and only tattoo. I remember us taking you and if I am not mistaken, you swore you would never get another. Funny how things change, isn't it? I remember that being a great day.
Ambigram tattoos are great. Craig and I each have one, although mine is not near as manly as the one Craig has down his forearm - which I love!. While I like mine, it is certainly not my favorite. I think that getting ambigrams with J and C's names would be awesome. If you're thinking of each other, sorry, can't help there as we will never do that!
As for me, I am coveting a bouquet of flowers on the top of my shoulder - nothing too risquee - haha. Craig has a dragon and penny idea he is ruminating on. Not sure if he means the coin or Penny from Big.Bang.Theory. I might like the idea more if it's the girl. Can't you see Craig with a pin-up on his bicep? Not sure where the dragon would come in, and to be honest I don't want to know.
This will be the first time that we don't get 'matching' tattoos and it's kind of weird. I tried to convince him but he is completely opposed to getting flowers. Weird. I thought I would get the boy's birth flowers but once I learned they were roses and chrysanthemums I vetoed that idea. Now working on a mix of others.
All I can tell you is NEVER go somewhere you can be a walk-in (trust us). Research your artist. GENERALLY the longer you have to wait, or the more you have to spend, the better the artist. If he/she is drinking Redbull and smoking cigarettes at 9am, you might want to check and see how shaky they are. Lastly - LOVE what you get.
Good luck - can't wait to see what you guys come up with. Oh, and if our guys are any indication, if you can find a really creepy parlour that's playing JackAss over and over, the kids will beg to come with you. True story!
Love Ya,
S
Thursday 23 May 2013
Day 22 - A Tattoo
Yes, I know, most of you who visit here hate tattoos. Save your comments, I've heard them before. ;)
HOWever, Craig and I love them. We haven't gotten any in a few years but we are starting to circle around the idea once again. Few problems, of course:
1. Craig hates where I want to get mine
2. I can't stand Craig's idea for his
3. Yikes, are they costly
4. It's the first time since having the boys that we haven't gotten matching/similar tattoos about the boys - that is very weird for us
We have never gotten tattoos that are about each other, nor will we, but we have always been inked with something pertaining to our guys.
I wonder if that is what is stopping us?
One thing I do know is that Jessica promised if I got to my goal weight, she would get the girl's names tattoo'ed on her wrists. If there was ever a good incentive that will be it. I'm holding her to it!
HOWever, Craig and I love them. We haven't gotten any in a few years but we are starting to circle around the idea once again. Few problems, of course:
1. Craig hates where I want to get mine
2. I can't stand Craig's idea for his
3. Yikes, are they costly
4. It's the first time since having the boys that we haven't gotten matching/similar tattoos about the boys - that is very weird for us
We have never gotten tattoos that are about each other, nor will we, but we have always been inked with something pertaining to our guys.
I wonder if that is what is stopping us?
One thing I do know is that Jessica promised if I got to my goal weight, she would get the girl's names tattoo'ed on her wrists. If there was ever a good incentive that will be it. I'm holding her to it!
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Day 21 - Currently...
Currently...
Enjoying these three days I have my baby home with me and all to myself
Loving the weather
Excited at having gotten the front entry cleaned and dumped of all the shoes
Loving the book Sterling gave me for Mother's Day
Mourning the almost end of tulip season. May have to buy myself one more bunch...
Loving that my creative juices are returning and a brilliant project idea came to me today
Shocked that Kaedo will be 14 in just over a month and be graduating from elementary school the same day
At peace about being at home and enjoying this opportunity
Semi-nervous about MRI next week - maybe there really is no brain in there ;)
Hoping to have a movie marathon weekend Chris.Pine and The.Rock - need I say more?
Wishing for all white walls - and since I am a terrible painter I am at Craig's mercy. Which means no white walls. boo
Drinking everything with ice and loving it
Thinking of everyone who reads and thanking you for coming back every day!
Enjoying these three days I have my baby home with me and all to myself
Loving the weather
Excited at having gotten the front entry cleaned and dumped of all the shoes
Loving the book Sterling gave me for Mother's Day
Mourning the almost end of tulip season. May have to buy myself one more bunch...
Loving that my creative juices are returning and a brilliant project idea came to me today
Shocked that Kaedo will be 14 in just over a month and be graduating from elementary school the same day
At peace about being at home and enjoying this opportunity
Semi-nervous about MRI next week - maybe there really is no brain in there ;)
Hoping to have a movie marathon weekend Chris.Pine and The.Rock - need I say more?
Wishing for all white walls - and since I am a terrible painter I am at Craig's mercy. Which means no white walls. boo
Drinking everything with ice and loving it
Thinking of everyone who reads and thanking you for coming back every day!
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Day 20 - what to say
Well, it is 9:43pm and I have been sitting here for about 15 minutes trying to think of what to write.
I have been looking at my list of blog topics and thought I would attack this one - short and sweet:
What are my three worse traits:
1. I think I can do Craig's job better than he can. Not really - he does an awesome job. Sometimes I just think he's too nice and I let him have it with what he should be saying. I sometimes think I can see into his mind where he is telling me to f**k off and let him do his job. lol
2. I am FAT. Obese really, and will still look for any reason to eat. Worse than that, I will convince those around me that they want food too. How horrible is that?
3. I cannot let things go. Usually. Craig and Sterling may say most of the time, but I think I'm only like this when I am passionate about something. You should be passionate, right????
OK - that's enough dirty laundry.
I'll come up with something better for tomorrow. Promise!
I have been looking at my list of blog topics and thought I would attack this one - short and sweet:
What are my three worse traits:
1. I think I can do Craig's job better than he can. Not really - he does an awesome job. Sometimes I just think he's too nice and I let him have it with what he should be saying. I sometimes think I can see into his mind where he is telling me to f**k off and let him do his job. lol
2. I am FAT. Obese really, and will still look for any reason to eat. Worse than that, I will convince those around me that they want food too. How horrible is that?
3. I cannot let things go. Usually. Craig and Sterling may say most of the time, but I think I'm only like this when I am passionate about something. You should be passionate, right????
OK - that's enough dirty laundry.
I'll come up with something better for tomorrow. Promise!
Monday 20 May 2013
Day 19 - Does it Count?
Yesterday evening Craig asked me if the gnome picture had been taken and I realized that it hadn't and I had already posted for the day. The boys and I quickly remedied that situation and I decided to post today. I figure it's a long weekend, right? So today counts. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
The boys are rockin' the AE $5 sunglasses and loving them. Their bright blue eyes do much better with sunglasses on. Love those blue eyes. They get them from their dad.
Funny story - when we were at the gym yesterday, Craig and I were waiting for the boys to finish their ping-pong game and a woman sitting next to us looked up and said, "you'll never have to guess who they belong to". She said Kaedo was the spitting image of his dad and Sterling definitely follows my line. Craig and I had to laugh as we have often talked about how we are built, as in body structure, and which sides of the families we follow, but never facial features. I guess we can't get rid of them now.
Sunday 19 May 2013
Day 18 - What a Laugh!
Happy Sunday to anyone who is checking in here today. 18 days - not too shabby, eh?
Great day today with my guys. We got up early-ish and headed to the Y for our gym orientation and a workout. We got there at 10:15am and left about noon. It was great. Craig and I are entitled to 8 - 30 minutes personal training sessions, so we got the first of those set up for next week. The boys also enjoyed their workout and finished up with a game of ping-pong. It is a wonderful facility and it has much to offer, so I know it will be a great family activity for us. I am contemplating heading out tomorrow for the 8:15am Aquafit as I write this. That seems much earlier on the weekend. I know the guys may want to head over there tomorrow so we'll see.
After our workout we headed to Canadian.Tire and then Cost.co before heading home. Once home we got the solar lights out and put in the garden, our gnomes back out and Kaedo and L spent a few hours playing together.
Sterling got this hilarious app on his phone which is like an electronic charades and the above pictures are of us playing. You put the phone to your forehead and the word/name shows up for everyone else to see. Everyone yells out hints. If you get it right, you lean forward, if you want to pass, you tip it back. Can I just say I kicked ass in the celebrity category. Seriously, no one could beat me. It is really my only talent. lol. It was so fun. We played a whole bunch of rounds and laughed our heads off.
No idea what is on the agenda tonight. I imagine there is hockey on, but Craig is pretty good about wanting to do family stuff at night instead of watching the game. I love that.
Holiday tomorrow, and in our neck of the woods every damn thing is closed. Totally sucks, but what can you do? I hear Star.Trek is good. hmmmm
Happy Sunday all. 'Talk' to you tomorrow.
Saturday 18 May 2013
Day 17 - Our Day
Beautiful day here today. Not that I've been outside. In fact I am still in my pajamas. And I don't mean, have put my pjs back on - I mean I haven't gotten out of them! Yikes. I had the chance to talk to my mom this morning. For 90 minutes - yay me!. I then proceeded to sit at my kitchen table, until about 7:10pm and read THE BEST BOOK EVER!! I loved it. I couldn't stop reading. Wonderful. Craig headed out to football about noon and I've been listening to fireworks go off throughout the day. I don't know how dense you have to be to shoot fireworks in the daytime - uh hello? what's there to see? - but we will listen to them go off at all hours over the next three days.
Caught this picture of Sterling reading on my playbook this aft. Wasn't sure it was him as it was a teenage boy and he was reading. Then he told me he was reading the 'Zombie Survival Guide' and that
answered all my questions.
As you can see, Kaedo had a wonderful day. In fact he is still out there playing in the water with L. Between water balloons, hoses, water guns and sprinkler, it has been awesome. First water pix of the year.
And finally, he invited L in for a drink and just so they would know whose glass is whose, he used a milk bag closure. Very classy. And quite brilliant actually. That's the way he rolls.
Tonight, if we can get Kaedo to come in, we will sit down and watch some of our taped shows. We have a lot to choose from. I know which one I'm voting for!
Have a great rest of your Saturday!
Friday 17 May 2013
Day 16 - Something I Miss
I miss this. One of the best gifts the boys ever got. It got used so much we had to replace the tires! They are so young in these photos. 3 and 4 maybe? I miss them, like this. No computers, iPods, cellphones, just playing on the street, in the park, doing donuts, laughing and having fun. With Sterling starting the process of getting his license this Fall (yuck), these photos bring up great memories. I wish I could just tell him to "get in the damn Jeep and forget about driving our car!"
Thursday 16 May 2013
Day 15 - A story from my childhood
My dad is a wonderful man. A truly patient man, with a wife and two
daughters to run him ragged. Because of
this he really did get the bad end of the deal sometimes. I remember two
instances which shaped my young life, much to my father’s dismay as he was on
the receiving end of my bad behaviour.
To boot, my mom wasn’t much help in these situations.
On this particular occasion my dad was in bed sick in the
middle of the afternoon. My sister and I were bored, having been asked to be
quiet. There was a long hall from the front of the house to my mom and dad’s
room and we decided why not each take one of dad’s slippers and slide up and
down the hall. Do you see where this is going? After numerous trips, we softly
opened the door to their room, quietly made our way to dad’s side of the bed
and in perfect synchronicity tapped him on the nose. The spark was legendary,
the permanent stoppage of his watch family lore, and his yell could be heard all
the way down the street. When my mom ran down the hall to see what had
happened, she found us cowering (to be honest, probably pretending to cower)
while my dad swore with words I had never heard before. My mom confirmed that
in fact, my dad was not having a heart attack, shooed us out the door and to this day, I swear she winked at us.
Sorry dad!
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Day 14
Maybe I can do this... 14 days in a row! Must give Craig credit for Birth-Mother's Day. Thanks Craig!
Today's prompt is 10 things I love - so here goes!
1. Everyone lying in our bed watching TV even though we have a perfectly good TV AND furniture downstairs.
2. Tulips - I just LOVE them! Why oh why can't they last just a little longer. I am dying to go out at 3 in the morning and step into my neighbor's yards and clip their tulips so I can fill every vase, bottle and mason jar I have.
3. Big.Bang.Theory - this show makes me laugh even when I don't think I can. Sheer brilliance.
4. Nora.Roberts books. Can't get enough of them and now that I have read ALL 200+ she has written, I mark the calendar with her new releases!
5. Daily BBMs with my mom - often more than one. Starts my day right.
6. Ketchup - he`s such a cute dog. I am sure he understands everything and really just wants to be with us. He rocks!
7. The wonders of cell phones. While I do not use mine like the boys and Craig do, and I never put it on volume, I love that I am able to access my guys at any time. *Peace Of Mind*
8. The opportunity to be a Stay at Home Mom, even if just for a little while. This works for us, works for the boys, me, Craig.
9. Twitter - Haha! I just LOVE it! Totally hooked. I can`t explain it, but I really love it!
10. My boys - there is nothing in the Universe I love more than them.
Today's prompt is 10 things I love - so here goes!
1. Everyone lying in our bed watching TV even though we have a perfectly good TV AND furniture downstairs.
2. Tulips - I just LOVE them! Why oh why can't they last just a little longer. I am dying to go out at 3 in the morning and step into my neighbor's yards and clip their tulips so I can fill every vase, bottle and mason jar I have.
3. Big.Bang.Theory - this show makes me laugh even when I don't think I can. Sheer brilliance.
4. Nora.Roberts books. Can't get enough of them and now that I have read ALL 200+ she has written, I mark the calendar with her new releases!
5. Daily BBMs with my mom - often more than one. Starts my day right.
6. Ketchup - he`s such a cute dog. I am sure he understands everything and really just wants to be with us. He rocks!
7. The wonders of cell phones. While I do not use mine like the boys and Craig do, and I never put it on volume, I love that I am able to access my guys at any time. *Peace Of Mind*
8. The opportunity to be a Stay at Home Mom, even if just for a little while. This works for us, works for the boys, me, Craig.
9. Twitter - Haha! I just LOVE it! Totally hooked. I can`t explain it, but I really love it!
10. My boys - there is nothing in the Universe I love more than them.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Day 13 - Me in 10 Words or Less
Loving
Protective
Sensitive
Hopeful
Generous
Creative
Solitary
Anxious
Thoughtful
CRAZY!
What about you? Care to play along?
Protective
Sensitive
Hopeful
Generous
Creative
Solitary
Anxious
Thoughtful
CRAZY!
What about you? Care to play along?
Monday 13 May 2013
Day 12 - A Recap!
What a day! It was so awesome! I really couldn't have asked for anything more. We got up in the morning and I decided we would start the day with celebrating my birthday as I had birthdays before I was a mom. I had curlers in my hair so no pictures! I was so blessed with wonderful gifts - a great new camera from my 3 best guys, a Coach watch from mom and dad and Jessica and the girls (I loooovvvee it!), a terrific cheque from Stan and Shirley for my hammock fund (YAY!) and beautiful jewellery from Kelly, Tica and the boys which I promptly put on and wore all day. Even Craig who never notices that stuff said, "that looks really nice, it suits you". So, thank you to everyone. Awesome.
When talking about getting a new camera I had mentioned that I wanted a "pocket camera" that I could keep with me all the time. Here's proof that my wish was granted, as I took this photo at the theater!
We headed out for the 12:00 showing of IronMan 3 and man it was awesome! The theater was full (boo) but there was so much action that people were quiet (yay!). After that we headed out for pizza - a definite family favorite. All these pictures were taken with my new camera!
I think this may very well be my new favorite picture. Too bad Kaedo isn' in it but Sterling and Craig both look gorgeous. Love Sterling's `smile`!
Me and my guys (check out the jewellery)
The boys and I with some fun poses! Love Kaedo's `Zoolander` look.
Back home to celebrate Mother's Day and eat Kaedo`s chocolate cake.
Two books that I really wanted to read from Craig and Sterling.
Lastly, beautiful tulips from my baby. My favorite.
What a great day of celebrating, laughing, being together. We spoke with our families and thanked our mom`s for being so great and I had some wonderful serenades. Thanks everyone who made my day so special.
OK - on another note - weekly gnome picture - here it is!
And last but certainly not least, a very Happy Birthday to our cutie nephew Jacob who turned 7 today!
We'll call you tonight and we love you very much.
Sunday 12 May 2013
Happy Mother's Day and a very Happy Birthday!!!
I know Shannon is doing a month of posts every day so I hope my hijacking the blog won't mess that up. I wanted to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there, especially my lovely wife, as well as the other amazing mothers in my life, my mom, mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law, you truly make the world a better place.
Here is a picture from Mother's Day in 2004 from the archives since Shannon won't let me take or post any new ones.
On another important note, it is also my beautiful wife's birthday today. I know she'll be the first to tell you that it sucks to have her birthday on Mother's Day but we will do our best to celebrate them both as distinct events. Hopefully she will let me post some pictures of her blowing out the candles. If not, you might just get a few shots of the cake Kaedo made. Either way I'm sure it will be a very special day.
Here is a picture from Mother's Day in 2004 from the archives since Shannon won't let me take or post any new ones.
On another important note, it is also my beautiful wife's birthday today. I know she'll be the first to tell you that it sucks to have her birthday on Mother's Day but we will do our best to celebrate them both as distinct events. Hopefully she will let me post some pictures of her blowing out the candles. If not, you might just get a few shots of the cake Kaedo made. Either way I'm sure it will be a very special day.
Saturday 11 May 2013
Day 10 - a most embarrassing moment
God, I hate this one. Truly my most embarrassing. Many years ago when I lived in Calgary, I was working at the store I managed, closing it down for the evening. A very good friend of mine was having a baby and had just called to to tell me she was having a girl. Now at the time, I thought nothing of it, the two women working with me were busy doing their clean up chores and we were having a fun chat. When I got off the phone and told my co-workers that my friend was having a girl, they immediately asked if she knew what she was going to name her. I remember vividly turning to my young co-worker asking if she had any sisters (as I didn't want to offend her since I couldn't stand the name). She said "no", and I went on to say that they were going to name her Meghan. Well, the world stopped spinning their for just a minute as I realized, shit - that was her name! There really is no way to fix a situation like that. I apologized, and the next week she quit. I kid you not.
Even over 10 years later, my face is still red writing this.
Even over 10 years later, my face is still red writing this.
Friday 10 May 2013
Day 9 - a moment in your day
June 28, 2006
Of course you all know, my mom and I live FAR away from each other, so I have to use this picture to talk about my moment in my day. Actually it was 1 hour and 57 moments minutes. I had the chance to talk to my mom this morning and it was so great. I talk to her every week and we BBM every day, but it was just such a nice call. Lots of laughter and the knowledge that we both cherish this "moment" in our day. I can always depend on my mom to give me "the straight goods" and today was no different. I appreciate my mom and respect her all the more for saying it like it is. I know to the bottom of my soul that my mom always has my back and that she will always stand beside me. What I 'appreciate', which is very different from 'know', is that my mom is willing to take the chance that my feelings may be hurt, in order to do what she knows is right. Amazingly enough - because I have thought about this not only with my head, but my heart - I am never hurt by my mom. In fact, I appreciate, cherish and respect her more for what she does for me.
So Mom, you were my "moment" today. And it was the best. Thanks for being you. I love that.
Thursday 9 May 2013
Day 8
So tired today. Such a terrible sleep followed by a crappy day. I know we all have them, but they suck, don't they? I am looking at my house and the little piles of detritus everywhere that I wish I could blame on the boys but must blame myself as well. Thinking of the missed opportunity to have everyone fend for themselves for supper but we have a guest. We will have to talk about our days and trust me, mine is not for company.
Looking outside at the blue sky and hoping we can afford the hammock I so desperately want. Will make it happen. Maybe. Listening to my dog as he growls low in his throat wondering what all these noises are with the windows wide open. Birds chirping, bugs buzzing, cars, kids and motorcycles. Not to mention giggles from badminton games being played in the backyard.
Today's prompt is a piece of advice you have for others - mine is simple: write more letters. I'm not talking email or text or even blogs - I'm talking about spending your coffee money and buying a card. Or buying some nice stationery. Write a note, send it to some one you love telling them how important they are to you. Send them to your nieces and nephews so they know you are thinking of them and have taken time to write to them. In printing - so those new readers can read what you've written. Send thank you cards for an evening spent at friends. Last bust not least - have everyone sign. I love that.
Wishing I could write full time. I have learned it is probably the "thing" that brings me the most happiness. That and bossing the kids around.
Talk to you tomorrow!
Looking outside at the blue sky and hoping we can afford the hammock I so desperately want. Will make it happen. Maybe. Listening to my dog as he growls low in his throat wondering what all these noises are with the windows wide open. Birds chirping, bugs buzzing, cars, kids and motorcycles. Not to mention giggles from badminton games being played in the backyard.
Today's prompt is a piece of advice you have for others - mine is simple: write more letters. I'm not talking email or text or even blogs - I'm talking about spending your coffee money and buying a card. Or buying some nice stationery. Write a note, send it to some one you love telling them how important they are to you. Send them to your nieces and nephews so they know you are thinking of them and have taken time to write to them. In printing - so those new readers can read what you've written. Send thank you cards for an evening spent at friends. Last bust not least - have everyone sign. I love that.
Wishing I could write full time. I have learned it is probably the "thing" that brings me the most happiness. That and bossing the kids around.
Talk to you tomorrow!
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Day 7 - what scares me most!
Hmmm-
Well I guess the number one thing would be the boys learning to drive or driving without us. Sterling was so thrilled on Saturday when he came home and told me that he had driven the car and had done GREAT that I almost cried. Then I beat Craig with a wooden spoon. :) I am petrified that I will never sleep again after they get their licences. Sterling starts the process in November. He has already advised me that he will not be going to school that day as he "must go get his licence". Oh man.
What else scares me? Moths. God I hate those hairy bastards. They have no fear, and they can wait you out like nobody's business. They just love to hang around your screen door waiting for you to make one false move and let them in, where their in-body GPS system will automatically send them to my room and my side of the bed. I can't stand them!
Girls - while I know the boys are getting to the age where they are going to start getting interested in girls (who are we kidding, Kaedo already is), but I'm just waiting for the day when they leave all their brain cells at home all the while following around some ditzy girl who is going to ruin the next year of their life and I am going to have to a) pick up all the pieces and b) learn voodoo so I can put a hex on her.
So ya, I'm sure there a million more, but there are my top 3!
Well I guess the number one thing would be the boys learning to drive or driving without us. Sterling was so thrilled on Saturday when he came home and told me that he had driven the car and had done GREAT that I almost cried. Then I beat Craig with a wooden spoon. :) I am petrified that I will never sleep again after they get their licences. Sterling starts the process in November. He has already advised me that he will not be going to school that day as he "must go get his licence". Oh man.
What else scares me? Moths. God I hate those hairy bastards. They have no fear, and they can wait you out like nobody's business. They just love to hang around your screen door waiting for you to make one false move and let them in, where their in-body GPS system will automatically send them to my room and my side of the bed. I can't stand them!
Girls - while I know the boys are getting to the age where they are going to start getting interested in girls (who are we kidding, Kaedo already is), but I'm just waiting for the day when they leave all their brain cells at home all the while following around some ditzy girl who is going to ruin the next year of their life and I am going to have to a) pick up all the pieces and b) learn voodoo so I can put a hex on her.
So ya, I'm sure there a million more, but there are my top 3!
Tuesday 7 May 2013
Day 6 - What Do I do?
Today's prompt is one I'm sure Craig is anxious to read! lol
As a newly returned "Stay at Home Mom", I find my days very busy. My boys go to school on a different schedule, so while Sterling leaves much earlier, he is home much earlier in the afternoon. You don't have much time when your high schooler is home at 2:40pm. I take my "home mom " job very seriously, and spend one on one time with the boys when they get home, something that I think we all love. That of course makes the day much shorter.
Some of the things on my list are:
- Doing the Laundry (from sorting on the dirty end to sorting on the clean end), putting away mine and Craig's clothes
- Ironing Craig's work shirts
- Taking the kids to all their appointments
- Going to my appointments
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking all the meals and the subsequent clean up
- Shopping for gifts (we have a lot of birthdays in this family) and everything that goes with that (cards, mailing, etc)
- Walking the dog
- Housecleaning - which I HATE
- The blog
- twice a month lunch with my aunt (totally not a chore, but it takes up an afternoon! LOVE it!)
I'm sure there are other things I do but this is the list I can think up for now. I can tell you that I love every minute of it. I love being available to my family. I didn't want to be a Stay at Home Mom when the boys were little but I really enjoy it and them so much more now.
How long will I have this opportunity for? I don't know. But I'm so happy for it now.
Funnier post coming tomorrow.
See you then!
As a newly returned "Stay at Home Mom", I find my days very busy. My boys go to school on a different schedule, so while Sterling leaves much earlier, he is home much earlier in the afternoon. You don't have much time when your high schooler is home at 2:40pm. I take my "home mom " job very seriously, and spend one on one time with the boys when they get home, something that I think we all love. That of course makes the day much shorter.
Some of the things on my list are:
- Doing the Laundry (from sorting on the dirty end to sorting on the clean end), putting away mine and Craig's clothes
- Ironing Craig's work shirts
- Taking the kids to all their appointments
- Going to my appointments
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking all the meals and the subsequent clean up
- Shopping for gifts (we have a lot of birthdays in this family) and everything that goes with that (cards, mailing, etc)
- Walking the dog
- Housecleaning - which I HATE
- The blog
- twice a month lunch with my aunt (totally not a chore, but it takes up an afternoon! LOVE it!)
I'm sure there are other things I do but this is the list I can think up for now. I can tell you that I love every minute of it. I love being available to my family. I didn't want to be a Stay at Home Mom when the boys were little but I really enjoy it and them so much more now.
How long will I have this opportunity for? I don't know. But I'm so happy for it now.
Funnier post coming tomorrow.
See you then!
Monday 6 May 2013
Day 5 - Publicly profess your love for someone
Day 5 - Only 26 more to go! Haha.
You guys know me, usually I would write about my mom here, or Craig, but today I'm twisting things up here.
I'd like to write about Shirley, my sweet, great Mother-In-Law. Shirley has been very kind to me over the almost 19 years, even inviting me into her house way back in the day with sandals on even though it was -30 and I'm sure she thought her son had brought home a crazy person.
From the day I met her, she looked at her son and his happiness, and although she thought I was nuts, she welcomed me into her family.
She has always placed her children and grandchildren first and is always willing to assist us. When I got sick, she took time from her job (where she had no time off as it was a school) to come help Craig while I was in the hospital. She remained a stead-fast confidante for him, a shoulder for the boys and a loving mom and gramma.
When I came out of the hospital and was lucky enough to have her visiting and helping, I was very mean during a conversation we had. Completely my fault and my cruelty has followed me after all these years. Shirley forgave me many ears ago but it is still one of those instances in which I am supremely embarrassed of my behavior. Being sick was and is absolutely no justification.
These days we text and talk on the phone and she sends me many wonderful "thinking of you" cards and quotes and other words of wisdom she clips with me in mind.
She is kind and good and even in those dark days when she could have counselled Craig to walk away, she didn't. For that I will be eternally grateful.
Shirley,
I love you.
You guys know me, usually I would write about my mom here, or Craig, but today I'm twisting things up here.
I'd like to write about Shirley, my sweet, great Mother-In-Law. Shirley has been very kind to me over the almost 19 years, even inviting me into her house way back in the day with sandals on even though it was -30 and I'm sure she thought her son had brought home a crazy person.
From the day I met her, she looked at her son and his happiness, and although she thought I was nuts, she welcomed me into her family.
She has always placed her children and grandchildren first and is always willing to assist us. When I got sick, she took time from her job (where she had no time off as it was a school) to come help Craig while I was in the hospital. She remained a stead-fast confidante for him, a shoulder for the boys and a loving mom and gramma.
When I came out of the hospital and was lucky enough to have her visiting and helping, I was very mean during a conversation we had. Completely my fault and my cruelty has followed me after all these years. Shirley forgave me many ears ago but it is still one of those instances in which I am supremely embarrassed of my behavior. Being sick was and is absolutely no justification.
These days we text and talk on the phone and she sends me many wonderful "thinking of you" cards and quotes and other words of wisdom she clips with me in mind.
She is kind and good and even in those dark days when she could have counselled Craig to walk away, she didn't. For that I will be eternally grateful.
Shirley,
I love you.
Sunday 5 May 2013
Day 4 and a little thing called the gnome picture!
Ok - so, the day 4 challenge is "favorite quote". I can admit that for many years I have copied, bought, saved quotes, but this one is my favorite right now. It is what I am trying to become, so it resonates:
found on Pinterest - the coolest site on the planet
As for the truly handsome men of this family, here is this week's gnome photo:
They are handsome and great and are enjoying the sunshine. Right now they are outside trying to set up their badminton net. Even in the course of a year it is amazing how much better they communicate with each other. It's wonderful. True best friends.
Saturday 4 May 2013
Day 3 - Boo-yah!
Ok - today's prompt is - Things that make you Uncomfortable!
Where do I start? Haha -
Here goes:
1. Little kids in table service restaurants after 7pm
2. Large groups of people - think weddings, etc
3. People who honk at other drivers just because they were too busy to leave 5 minutes earlier
4. Getting a second opinion from a clerk in a clothing store
5. Kids who are rude to their parents
6. Parents who are rude to their kids
I'm sure there are many more - some of you can probably add to this list, but these are the ones that stand out today.
I'm already thinking about tomorrow. *See* you then!
Where do I start? Haha -
Here goes:
1. Little kids in table service restaurants after 7pm
2. Large groups of people - think weddings, etc
3. People who honk at other drivers just because they were too busy to leave 5 minutes earlier
4. Getting a second opinion from a clerk in a clothing store
5. Kids who are rude to their parents
6. Parents who are rude to their kids
I'm sure there are many more - some of you can probably add to this list, but these are the ones that stand out today.
I'm already thinking about tomorrow. *See* you then!
Friday 3 May 2013
Day 2
Ok - for everyone playing along, I'm going to TRY and post everyday this month - NOTE * TRY*.
Today's prompt is to talk about something you know a lot about or are good at. I figure there are three things - scrapbooking, mental illness (not good at, but know a lot about - ha) and raising good kids. I figured most of you don't give a damn about scrapbooking and those of you in my family know probably more than you want to know about mental illness, so I thought I would talk about raising good kids. Please note - I do not do this alone - Craig is a huge influence on the boys, and we are NOT the best parents on the planet. We have however learned a lot about what works for us and our boys.
I read a long time ago that Dr.Phil said that the relationship between the parents has to be number one, then that of the children. I have heard it repeated by others numerous times over the years. I would like to start by saying that Craig and I do not subscribe to this philosophy. Our children are number one and have been since the day they were born. For me, they will remain in that coveted spot until the day I die. No one/nothing will ever change that.
So, here are some things that we believe in and that work for us:
1. Five days a week we have dinner together as a family. Even if it is at 7:30pm, we eat together. We go around the table and replay our day for everyone. Sterling, in fact, is so specific, he even details where every one sat for lunch. I love it. I can tell you that often our supper hours are just that, an hour!
2. Unless we are going out or the kids have homework/volunteering, playing outside with their friends (do 15 year olds play???) is always a yes.
3. I never say no if the kids want to cook with me, even if it takes double the time.
4. Sundays are generally family days, which means a movie or something we all like doing together. Usually the boys will always choose this over their friends, but if not we are ok with that too and never guilt them for choosing another activity.
5. If I have change in my wallet, the kids are welcome to it. Now don't get me wrong - I'm not handing over $20s, but if they want to go to McDonalds for fries and a drink, I always contribute if I can.
6. We choose who they hang out with. I remember someone once saying "I can't choose your friends but I can sure as hell choose who you hang out with" and that too, has stuck with me forever. We practice that with the boys. Just last night we were speaking of one boy in particular and I said - no hanging out with him.
7. NO PARTIES!
8. No dating until 16, and even then it will not be one on one. When Sterling turns 16 later this year, the age will be 17. ha
9. We are NEVER too busy to talk to them. EVER. About anything. I must admit, sometimes YouTube bores me to tears, but if they want to talk about it, we will.
10. While new is nice, sometimes it is not possible. The boys wear second hand jeans and shorts sometimes (who has $50 for a new pair of shorts?), and if they don't want to, they can save their money. We have tried to teach them that we can't have everything - even though we all wish we could - so this is our way of meeting them in the middle.
Lastly, which probably should have been first -
RESPECT - I demand respect from my sons. They are wonderful kids but they need to know how to treat people properly. I used to say they need to know how to treat women, and Craig corrected me and said, "they should treat everyone with respect" and he was totally right. Chivalry is not dead. Whether you are a man or a woman - hold the door open, you don't need to be first, say thank you, have a nice day, smile at people, don't raise your voice unless absolutely necessary (like if you are singing happy birthday), and we will always be their parents. We deserve a level of respect that is second to none. We expect, we demand it and in return we give it. So many people people seem to expect respect from their children but may not reciprocate. I don't quite understand that. How else can they learn than by example?
So you may be reading this thinking I'm a blowhard. I am not trying to be. My kids are brats, but they are good brats. They are teenagers, which in my mind is the BEST age hands down. I LOVE IT - and I am not joking. I was supposed to write about something that I think I know about, and my guys are great, so this is what you get.
Today's prompt is to talk about something you know a lot about or are good at. I figure there are three things - scrapbooking, mental illness (not good at, but know a lot about - ha) and raising good kids. I figured most of you don't give a damn about scrapbooking and those of you in my family know probably more than you want to know about mental illness, so I thought I would talk about raising good kids. Please note - I do not do this alone - Craig is a huge influence on the boys, and we are NOT the best parents on the planet. We have however learned a lot about what works for us and our boys.
I read a long time ago that Dr.Phil said that the relationship between the parents has to be number one, then that of the children. I have heard it repeated by others numerous times over the years. I would like to start by saying that Craig and I do not subscribe to this philosophy. Our children are number one and have been since the day they were born. For me, they will remain in that coveted spot until the day I die. No one/nothing will ever change that.
So, here are some things that we believe in and that work for us:
1. Five days a week we have dinner together as a family. Even if it is at 7:30pm, we eat together. We go around the table and replay our day for everyone. Sterling, in fact, is so specific, he even details where every one sat for lunch. I love it. I can tell you that often our supper hours are just that, an hour!
2. Unless we are going out or the kids have homework/volunteering, playing outside with their friends (do 15 year olds play???) is always a yes.
3. I never say no if the kids want to cook with me, even if it takes double the time.
4. Sundays are generally family days, which means a movie or something we all like doing together. Usually the boys will always choose this over their friends, but if not we are ok with that too and never guilt them for choosing another activity.
5. If I have change in my wallet, the kids are welcome to it. Now don't get me wrong - I'm not handing over $20s, but if they want to go to McDonalds for fries and a drink, I always contribute if I can.
6. We choose who they hang out with. I remember someone once saying "I can't choose your friends but I can sure as hell choose who you hang out with" and that too, has stuck with me forever. We practice that with the boys. Just last night we were speaking of one boy in particular and I said - no hanging out with him.
7. NO PARTIES!
8. No dating until 16, and even then it will not be one on one. When Sterling turns 16 later this year, the age will be 17. ha
9. We are NEVER too busy to talk to them. EVER. About anything. I must admit, sometimes YouTube bores me to tears, but if they want to talk about it, we will.
10. While new is nice, sometimes it is not possible. The boys wear second hand jeans and shorts sometimes (who has $50 for a new pair of shorts?), and if they don't want to, they can save their money. We have tried to teach them that we can't have everything - even though we all wish we could - so this is our way of meeting them in the middle.
Lastly, which probably should have been first -
RESPECT - I demand respect from my sons. They are wonderful kids but they need to know how to treat people properly. I used to say they need to know how to treat women, and Craig corrected me and said, "they should treat everyone with respect" and he was totally right. Chivalry is not dead. Whether you are a man or a woman - hold the door open, you don't need to be first, say thank you, have a nice day, smile at people, don't raise your voice unless absolutely necessary (like if you are singing happy birthday), and we will always be their parents. We deserve a level of respect that is second to none. We expect, we demand it and in return we give it. So many people people seem to expect respect from their children but may not reciprocate. I don't quite understand that. How else can they learn than by example?
So you may be reading this thinking I'm a blowhard. I am not trying to be. My kids are brats, but they are good brats. They are teenagers, which in my mind is the BEST age hands down. I LOVE IT - and I am not joking. I was supposed to write about something that I think I know about, and my guys are great, so this is what you get.
Thursday 2 May 2013
Yikes -
Hello All,
So - in the blogosphere there is currently a challenge going around to see if you can blog every day for the entire month. While I am already behind one day, I thought I would try it and see if I could do it. There are even prompts - which make it so much easier. Sometimes it is VERY hard to think of ideas.
So, here goes: - the story of your life in 250 words or less (eek)
My name is Shannon and I was born on May 12. This year I have the privilege (either that or it sucks) to share my birthday with Mother's Day. I live in Eastern Canada and our family will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary here in September. I can't believe. I have been married to my gorgeous husband for almost 18 years (which is also shocking - are we really that old or were we really that young? I think I'll go with the latter).
We have two gorgeous sons, Sterling and Kaedo (at least that's what I call him) and an adorable if not sometimes barky dog, Ketchup. He has the best name in our family.
We are blessed to have wonderful families who love us and more importantly love our kids, and our dog.
Our children have so many people that love them that they are jetting off to spend the Summer with their grandparents, Antis, Uncle and cousins. sob. We are so lucky they love them so much!
Right now I am a stay-at-home mom. I have the opportunity to be with the boys and find myself increasingly more talking to the dog. The weirdest part is that he understands!
Ok - that's it for today. I already have something planned for tomorrow so I guess I can chalk up two days, right?
So - in the blogosphere there is currently a challenge going around to see if you can blog every day for the entire month. While I am already behind one day, I thought I would try it and see if I could do it. There are even prompts - which make it so much easier. Sometimes it is VERY hard to think of ideas.
So, here goes: - the story of your life in 250 words or less (eek)
My name is Shannon and I was born on May 12. This year I have the privilege (either that or it sucks) to share my birthday with Mother's Day. I live in Eastern Canada and our family will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary here in September. I can't believe. I have been married to my gorgeous husband for almost 18 years (which is also shocking - are we really that old or were we really that young? I think I'll go with the latter).
We have two gorgeous sons, Sterling and Kaedo (at least that's what I call him) and an adorable if not sometimes barky dog, Ketchup. He has the best name in our family.
We are blessed to have wonderful families who love us and more importantly love our kids, and our dog.
Our children have so many people that love them that they are jetting off to spend the Summer with their grandparents, Antis, Uncle and cousins. sob. We are so lucky they love them so much!
Right now I am a stay-at-home mom. I have the opportunity to be with the boys and find myself increasingly more talking to the dog. The weirdest part is that he understands!
Ok - that's it for today. I already have something planned for tomorrow so I guess I can chalk up two days, right?
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