Hep B Shots

Today is the day grade 7s get their first Hep B shot. In previous years when Sterling has had a flu shot it was been drama drama drama. He cries and fusses and complains and basically makes life miserable for everyone in his immediate vicinity. Today however, he has to have his Hep B shot with his entire class. Man, would I like to be a fly on the wall today. You can guarantee there will be no fussing, drama or anything else. He did however try to bribe me to let him stay home. Needless to say, he's in school.

Tis the season

Since Christmas seems to be right around the corner, I thought I would start every week posting some pictures from Christmas past. In 2003, our first year in Ontario, we returned to Saskatchewan and Alberta for the holidays. In 2004 we had our first stay at home Christmas. It was the first time in my life I hadn't been with my family. That was the year we started some of our own traditions. Here is a picture from Christmas morning 2004 that I thought was hilarious. The boys would kill me if they knew I posted this. Thankfully they don't read the blog. That year the big gifts were GT SnowRacers and Rescue Heroes. This year it's an XBOX and a laptop. The funny thing is that those gifts probably wont be much more than the piles of little ones I have ended up buying in years past. We're looking forward to having the Klassens here for Christmas and the boys are excited to be playing with their cousins. Will miss my family as I always do, but after a tough year, I am glad Jessica, the girls and mom and dad will all be together.

What's on your agenda?

Today is the first day of my weekend and I am looking forward to spending the day with the fam. Craig was kind enough to take Kaedo to soccer this morning for his 9am game as I was still in bed (there are benefits to working until midnight). We are heading out shortly to see the new Harry Potter movie - love SCENE points! - and then Sterling plays at 4pm. Grey Cup is on this evening so the boys and I will be upstairs watching tv in our room while Craig cheers on his team downstairs.
In other news, my hunky husband's team won his football championship. He also won MVP and another honor. So happy for him. He looks a little worn out today but I know he will be back to playing pick-up ball next Saturday morning. I was thrilled for him and I know he deserves all the honors he got.
I can't believe Christmas is less than a month away. Kaedo has purchased his Secret Santa gift and I have as well. That's about as far as I've gotten. I have lists and lists and hope to make my first large purchase on Thursday night.
Thursday is an exciting day here as Craig was given two tickets to see the Oilers vs. Leafs play in Toronto. He and Kaedo will be joining the 1000's of other people flocking to the arena for a night of fun. Kaedo is super excited and anyone who knows Craig knows he's excited but doesn't show it. Kaedo will be sporting his Leafs Blue and Craig will be decked out in his Oilers gear. I'm thrilled that both of them are getting the chance to go.

Happy Sunday everyone.

A few weeks ago we sat down and played Dominoes. We had a lot of fun. We have a set that gives instructions on how to pay a whole bunch of games but as we are 'instructions challenged' we ended up playing straight Dominoes and Chicken Legs, a game Sterling taught us. I thought I had pictures of Chicken Legs but I guess not. It was a fun game and we enjoyed spending the evening playing games together instead of watching TV. I know Stan and Shirley spend time playing card games with friends and family and have taught Craig and I to play some. Sterling loves to play games and must get that from his grandparents.

15 years

For 15 years we have worn these rings. I love these rings. When we chose them way back in 1995 we knew they were the ones. I love that I have never seen another quite like them. I love that after all these years Craig still wears his and I wear mine. I love to look at my ring and remember our wedding and the vows we made to each other (I remember repeating those vows looking at the justice of the peace - ha). What I know for sure is that I love Craig and the life we have built together. Through our hard times and good times we have stuck together and have made the best of every situation. Thank you Craig, for standing by me throughout these years. I love you.

week 9

Week 9 and the weather calls for ski jackets. While it isn't really cold, the boys wore their ski jackets yesterday. I worked in the centre as I had an event to attend and the boys were adamant that they were not going to take the bus. They hate the bus. So they decided they would walk home. Needless to say they were bundled up in their ski jackets, had their toques and gloves and after school walked home. I got home around 8pm and was able to spend some time with the family before everyone headed to bed. I am so happy not to have to make the drive 5 days a week.

From the Archives

As we spent two hours in our freezing cold arena yesterday watching the boys play soccer I thought it would be fun to post a picture from way back in the day. I believe this was Kaedo's first or second year of soccer. He was only 4 or 5. Funny how things work out, isn't it? After starting both the boys in soccer, and with a few detours into other sports, we are back to soccer and the boys love it. While the arena is cold, it is better than rain and bugs.
Sterling played great yesterday, really getting into the game and making some excellent plays. Kaedo had two assists and really enjoyed himself. He played terrifically (is that a word??).

Ortho for Sterling this morning and off to school for both in the pouring rain. I am sitting in my office listening to the rain pounding down on the skylights, thanking my lucky stars I can hear rain instead of seeing snow.