a la Andy Warhol

Quiet day for us today. Physio this morning and then a movie (at home) and work. The boys have gone down to the dollar store because Sterling wants a frame for an Ocelot picture he drew. Thanks mom and dad - he is loving all the information and has been reading everything.
Busy day tomorrow. Physio in the morning, a trip out to Markham, a library program then a visit with GG. Then it is the weekend and March Break is officially over. The boys have had a good week, I think, so that it good. It has been great for me.

see ya -
s

What have we been up to?

Sorry for the delay...
our keyboard and mouse crapped out so we needed to get that remedied before getting this done.
We have had a busy Spring Break, so far. As per my husband's wishes, here are the pictures:

Captain Underpants activity at the Library - they each got to pick out an "underpants" name and participated in a game of "throw the unders" - yes they were clean!

New shoes for the boys. I didn't realize how bad Kaedo's shoes were until he showed me the big holes in them

A lot of time spent playing with their Hot Wheels cars and new track they bought

Bruschetta for lunch - homemade by me - they love it!

All the snow we have. The weather isn't cold but there is a lot of snow. About 8' here in this picture

Car high on our lawn

Car partially buried in the snow - hasn't been driven in weeks - I think we would have to shovel it out! Check out all the snow on the driveway!

Another view - amazing! Perfect for snow forts

Yesterday we ran errands and this morning I had physio. Tomorrow the boys are doing another library program - Spiderwick Activities

Last but not least...

Guess what I'm starting on Tuesday night???

Hope you like the pictures -

s

Spring Break day 3

Hello all -
Sunday and the snow isn't falling. About another foot yesterday. Snow piles are taller than the kids. Crazy. Roads have been plowed.
Our Spring Break has been great so far. I had all these pictures I wanted to share but they all suck. Here's a rundown of what we have been up to:
Thursday night we went out to dinner at Kelsey's. It was fantastic. Craig had received a gift card for there for a job well done, so we had to use it. We hadn't been out to a real dinner in months - can't remember the last time, actually, so we decided Thursday was a good time. (asked Craig and he said it was for his birthday) It's always nice to go out on Thursday nights. If I'm not mistaken, mom and dad used to take us to Queen's Pizza on Thursday nights.
Friday the day was beautiful, so we were up and ready to go early. I had physio and the boys were just great. My appointment took about 90 minutes and they just sat in the waiting room and played on their game systems and stuff. They were awesome. We came home after that and later in the afternoon we headed out again on a quest. I will fill you in soon. Came home, hung out and then Craig got home. Watched another Die Hard movie (gasp) and called it a day.
Yesterday (sat) we got up and Craig shovelled, and then we headed out to bowling. It was dead in there. What normally takes us 2 hours took 40 minutes. There were only two on Sterling's team and one on the other. It was too fast as they are almost always bowling. I think there is a sense of urgency so they rush through. In saying that, he bombed his first game but totally kicked it in his second and third game. He did awesome and enjoyed himself. The four of us went as I was a little nervous about driving with all the snow and the rental.
After bowling, we headed to the grocery store and did our shopping then headed home and stayed put. It was really snowing and blowing and no one wanted to take any chances.
Funny thing happened last night - Craig and I were minding our own business when all of the sudden the smoke alarm goes. No, I wasn't cooking. Craig rushes down the stairs and all you can smell is burning wood. Sterling was using his dremel and was using a bit that was for metal not wood and it was not happy. There was no fire, but obviously the smoke detector down there did not appreciate Sterling's craftsmanship.
Today, who knows. Craig is out shovelling, I'm doing this, Kaedo is on the computer and Sterling is carrying around his PSP learning the songs on it. I have a vague recollection of lying on the floor in my room replaying "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna, 6000 trying to learn the words. As they say - what goes around comes around. You must be smiling now, mom.
That's it -
S

I need therapy

Physical Therapy! - well, the other kind too, but let's not get into that.

Tomorrow morning I start physical therapy. Should be good. Me + two kids + busy waiting room + them on there own for 90mins in said waiting room = stressed mom. Oh well, if I don't want to wait another 10 days I best be getting in there tomorrow. I feel not too bad, actually. My body doesn't feel beat up but my head is just pounding. You can only take so much Tylenol. I thought it might just be a cold or something, as Craig has been sick along with the boys. But no, everyone is on the mend and my head is still blasting.

I got my paperwork from the insurance company. They want to know more about me than I know about me. Yeesh.

We're still driving our, "mom we so have to keep this car" car. They are very concerned about having to pick up our "lame" van. In defense of the "lame" van, the boys were thrilled to get it when we got it. Now they are just being car snobs.

The weather is nice here today. The sun is shining but the snow isn't melting. That's OK. As long as it isn't on the roads I'm OK with it. We are supposed to get a whole bunch more snow tomorrow and Saturday. Hopefully not too much. We have bowling on Saturday and Sterling is working on his perfect attendance badge. Snow, nor sleet, nor freezing rain, shall stop us from getting to the bowling alley!
Kaedo is now officially on break and Sterling will be in 35 minutes. Yahoo!

talk soon

not quite snowday

Wednesday and the weather is sucky. Actually, it isn't too bad, now that the freezing rain, snow, wind, and chill is gone. Let me just say that I am weather oblivious. If someone asks me what the weather is like I always say fine. If there is no snow I have my sandals on. If there is snow, I have socks on with my sandals. It started freezing rain last night and then proceeded to snow about 6" (?). My awesome friend Laura generously offered to bring over her snow blower and do my drive/walk for me. It was so cool to see her coming down the street, snow flying, sunglasses wearing, ass kicking, snowplow driver. She did a great job, allowing me to just do minor shoveling. She then proceeded to do all the sidewalks on the street. She rocks.

Skating day at school today. Sterling wasn't going, as he doesn't have skates (gasp!), but Kaeden was excited to go. I got a call from kaedo at 9:30 telling me it got cancelled because of the weather and could I come pick his stuff up. No problem. Sterling was supposed to come home during his skating time and so I hadn't packed him a lunch. So, I did that, and took it to the school. He was disappointed too, but for a different reason.

TKD tonight. This morning I wasn't sure I would go, as I am very nervous of smashing this car up. Things look good now, though, so I'll be heading out to Bville tonight.

Sterling finished basketball last night and in the end said he really enjoyed it. We'll see if he participates again next year.

Spring Break starts tomorrow at 3:40pm. Ick. It is going to be a long 10 days. Sterling already wants to know what we are going to be doing every day, so I have just replied, "nothing". He's thrilled.

Pile of snow against the garage

"The Car" The boys are in love and would trade me in if it meant they could have this car.
Snow forts built with the Backyardigans

My crushed shrubs. Boo!

Well, have a good day, wherever you are, whatever the weather,

s

baby

Most of you know Baby - see Jan 1 post for information.
I think the time may have come, and I'm really choked up about it.
Last night, Kaedo slept in Sterling's room and guess what? He left Baby on his bed. Sigh. I can't tell you how much this saddens me. It may be an oversight but when I looked in his room this morning and saw Baby lying there, knowing he hadn't slept with Kaedo last night, I was sad.
Yes, I know I am pathetic. So dumb, but it is like he thinks he has the right to grow up. I am so not ready for that. Not ready. Nope. Not at all. What's next? He'll be asking for an after dinner brandy?

and so it begins

Monday again - where did the weekend go?
We had a busy bowling weekend with regular league on Saturday and then a tournament in Cobourg on Sunday. Sterling did really well at both, by far beating his average at the tournament. Saturday afternoon the boys spent with the Backyardigans and Sunday was homework, rooms and putting away laundry. We rented Wild Wild West with Kevin Kline and Will Smith, for Saturday night. It was great. The boys loved it. Craig went out to see a UFC fight and said he enjoyed himself.
Took the van in today for the repairs and got a rental. I am now driving a Dodge Charger. Very nice car. TJ - one of Craig's football friends, owns the shop and so he will let Craig know when to expect it. Hopefully for the end of the week.
Tennis tonight and homework. Tomorrow is the last game for basketball. Yahoo. Sterling is still interested in playing again but I think he would have to choose between that and Spanish. TKD for Kaed Tues, Wed and Thursday. Spanish for Sterling on Thursday then they are on holidays for 10 days.
Well, that's it,
have a great day