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Singing Family

I was singing my sentences, as I often do, as I was folding laundry.

Ethan sang, asking if he could help.

I sung that he could help put the clothes away,

but to go clean his room while he was waiting.

Ethan sung no.

Daddy sung 5..4..3..2..

Ethan:

Stop singing already!

I'll clean my room!

Josalind's first day of grade 1

I asked Josalind how her day at school went. She told me that someone had thrown rocks at her. I said, "That's horrible! Did you tell a teacher?" "No, my best friend told that person to stop and they did." I asked her who her best friend is.

She looked at me like I should know this.

"Aleena. She told me I was her best friend today."

And apparently I should have known this.

Conversation on the way home today

We are driving home. A gravel truck is slowing down in front of us.

Lindy: "Pass him, Mom!"

Mom: "I can't. He's turning left. He would smack right into us."

Lindy: "Then we would be flat as a pancake?"

Mom: "Yes, I suppose we would."

Lindy: "Will we still be flat in heaven?"

Mom: "No, we will get new bodies in heaven."

Ethan:

"I want mine blue!"

The unveiling of another masterpiece

You pull out your blank canvas and you think long and hard about what this painting will be. You bring out some colors and start to paint. You add some reds, some blues, you mix some colors together and it magnifies the beauty of your painting. The painting is coming together wonderfully and you are pleased. You stand back and view it for a while. It needs more orange here, a swoosh of green, and a dab of purple. There. It is done. It is another masterpiece! You take it to the art gallery and await the grand unveiling. You are standing next to your work of art, eagerly awaiting the reactions of the people that have come to view your masterpiece. You have put your heart into this creation. You take a deep breath as they all gather around.

And then you hear it. A boo. Your heart breaks. All the effort you've put into the painting is swept away with that one action of disapproval.

And you must do it again tomorrow.


This is suppertime at my house. It's no wonder Lindy is so skinny.

Big Changes for my big kids!

Josalind has been in kindergarten for a week now and she's really enjoying it! She tried out the bus, but really didn't like the 1hr ride to town. She's also been doing piano and ballet!

Ethan starts playschool today! It's so weird to have BOTH my kids in school! Ethan has also been doing really well in piano class!

How smart are you?

I took the test and I have an IQ of 94

The national average is 100. I'm somewhat embarrassed!

Back to School Grocery Shopping

Yesterday, Trevor took the kids for the entire day and I got to have a day off! I walked around Walmart, went into Lots-a-Books, and then got the groceries.

Grocery shopping has never before intimidated me. Josalind starts full-time kindergarten this week, which means she will need lunches. I spent 2 hours in the grocery store, making sure I got everything that she will be needing. I was so stressed out, I almost started crying!!!

I guess it seems sort of silly today.

HE DID IT!!!

Ethan pooped on the toilet!!!


I didn't even ask him to. He was playing toys with Josalind in her room, when all of a sudden I heard someone sit on the toilet. I heard Josalind playing in her room, so I ran to the bathroom. . .
and there was Ethan sitting on the toilet - he had done a poop!

I hope this is the start of him being 100% completely potty-trained.

MY BIG BOY IS GOING TO SCHOOL!!!!

I AM SO SICK OF POTTY TRAINING!!!

How do I get this kid to poop in the toilet?!

Sick Family

Everyone is sick but me! I hope I don't get it so I can help my family get better!

Flashback

Where has the time gone!?!

I have so much to get accomplished and I feel like I'm in crunch time!

I have to finish the scrapbook for my Grandparent's 50th anniversary in 2 weeks! I have to finish the piano song for it as well!

I have get ready for Ladies Time Out at the church. I'm in charge of the kids, and I have so many great ideas, now I have to get cracking to turn them into a reality!

Hmmm. . . it really doesn't seem that impossible when it's in writing right in front of me. I can do this!

Kids Say The Darndest Things

Ethan had to go to the bathroom at the mall yesterday, while we were getting our groceries. So Josalind, Ethan, and I headed towards the bathrooms. We get there and Ethan wants to go in the men's bathroom. I explain to him I can't go in there because I'm a girl and he has to go in the girls bathroom with me.

His response?

"You're not a girl.

You're a Mom!"

Happy Anniversary to Us!

There is only one happiness in life,to love and be loved.

George Sands (1804-1876)

I HATE Wasps!

I got my first (and second) wasp bites of the year. I was cleaning out fallen branches in the bushes, and must have ticked off a couple of wasps. I knew what it was the minute they stung, too. After my traumatizing experience last year, I know far too well what wasp stings feel like. It's like pricking yourself on a prickle bush, but it doesn't stop.

So, to reiterate:

I HATE WASPS!!!

Funny Workplace Comments

Clerk: "You will need to use a primer, or the paint will peel."

Customer: "Well, I don't really care, because I'm selling the house."

Through the eyes of a child

Josalind and I went to Amber's baby shower for her cute, little boy, Jacob. As soon as we got there, she realized there were no toys, so I gave her my camera to keep her occupied. Here are some of the shots she took. I think I've got a budding camera pro!

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Random Updates

I'll make a list:

• Josalind's piano recital is next week. If anyone wants to come, let me know and I'll tell you the time and place.
  
• Josalind's "graduation" is coming up in a few weeks. I can't believe the year went by so quickly!
  
• I signed Lindy up for ballet in September.
  
• Ethan will be going to preschool in September.
  
• I signed Ethan up for piano and he's so excited!
  
• I'm doing census. I saw Tracy. Hi Tracy! I love your place!
  
• It's hot outside. I love my air conditioning!
  
• My parents' basement is looking awesome! (If you don't know what's going on with the basement, ask and I'll tell)
  
• I'm loving facebook!

The Next Phase in my Life

I got my tubes tied yesterday.

It feels like I've moved from one phase of my life, into another.

It's Done! It's Done!

The dog run is up!

5000 Sq. Feet

of fenced in doggy space!

MS Carnations

I will be at Walmart on Saturday from 1-3 , helping out with the MS Carnation Campaign! The campaign will be happening during Friday and Saturday at Walmart. Everyone is not only invited, but encouraged, to come out and support a worthy cause! The money raised from this will go directly to funding MS research and services.

For other MS Carnation Campaign locations, click here!

Spring = Work

I LOVE this time of year! It means I can finally get out into the yard and get to work landscaping. Yesterday I dug up the rest of our walkway, filled it with gravel, and put down the last 8 sidewalk blocks. It feels SO GOOD to have that done! Today I'm hoping to rake out the front yard. We'll see how much time I have after Lindy's piano this afternoon. . .
And this weekend, Trevor and I are FINALLY making a dog run! It's going to be HUGE! I'm so excited! Trevor's been drawing up the plans for the REALLY BIG doghouse he's going to make. Each dog is going to have their own little room! I love how organized he is.

My family is coming home!

Mom, Dad, Tanya, and Lindsay are flying out from Disneyworld tonight!

They'll be back by tomorrow night!

Garage Saling

Lindy and I went out this morning to get in on the first garage sales of the season. There weren't very many, but the experience was sure fun! Josalind was having so much fun. We got a little box of Timbits and we toured around town, looking for the garage sales. We ended up getting a little plastic slide and a new nintendo game. I was very pleased with my purchases. I also got an old friends phone number from Tim Hortons today! I'm gonna give her a call next week!

Road Trip

The kids and I had such a fantastic day today! We packed their backpacks full of toys and went on a fun, little road trip! I wanted to visit a friend in Marwayne and meet her baby boy. When we arrived, I learned she was very pregnant with another. I love the look of pregnant! It just gets me so excited! We spent a couple hours there and then headed on back home. Ethan slept while Lindy and I discussed everything we saw as we travelled. It was so much fun!

It's here!

Trevor called to say he just picked it up, so I raced out to find him and bring the game system home! The kids and I ran out to the van - me in my p.j.'s, lindy in a housecoat and pajamas and ethan, well, he was still wearing his superman shirt (I can't get that thing off of him!)

The kids are playing pac-man. I think I'm gonna try out the original Mario. Gotta go!

Still Waiting...

NEW FC Twin Super Nintendo & Nintendo System NES SNES

I ordered it off Ebay last week, and I'm hoping it will be in soon! I've got 15 or 20 Nintendo games that I can't wait to play!

I blame spring!

I have to apologize for being away so long. I blame it on this beautiful weather we've been having! The kids and I have been out enjoying our days. I'll do a mega update. Here we go:

Trevor got a new job (It's in town!)
He also got himself a dog.
I made cheesecake on Wednesday. (It was really yummy)
I found a Superman shirt at Cheepers for Lindy. (Now she matches her brother)
I have no free space on my digital camera. I have to get my pictures developed!
I've been working on my Mom's parents 50th Anniversary Scrapbook.
Josalind had her birthday on Tuesday. Her party was last Friday.
Trevor's birthday is coming up right away.

Premonition

Don't Bother

Where did my little girl go?

Conversation that just took place between Lindy and me:

"Lindy, why is your music so loud?"

"Because I'm REALLY COOL!"

Motherly Instincts

You know you've seen too much puke when it's as instinctive to grab a puke bucket at the mere look on a child's face as it is to grab a kleenex before they sneeze.

Greatest Movie Line Ever!

Trevor was watching Dodgeball last night, while I was making cookies, and I've come to the conclusion it holds the greatest movie line ever:

If you can dodge a wrench,

you can dodge a ball!

Time Out from our Sick Day

I convinced Lindy to come outside with me and enjoy the warm sunshine. She's been sick since last night, but has luckily kept everything down since this morning. I have yet to convince her to eat anything but at least we got some fresh air. And in the process we made these super cute snowmen!

Updated Blog!

For those of you who haven't visited it lately, my brother has posted a new blog! He has an incredible talent when it comes to writing!

Pooper Scooper Barbie

Now that's disgusting!

Too Much Winter!

There comes a point in every winter where I'm just ready for it to be done! I know I'm not the only one who feels this way! I passed 9 vehicles in the ditch this morning. One was on the outskirts of town, one just past the welcome sign, 4 seemed to have been involved in an accident (don't worry, it looked like no one was hurt!), and the other three were spaced apart randomly.

I WANT SPRING!

You HAVE to see this!

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*Don't click if you will be offended by swearing!

Foreign Telemarketers

I just called about my Visa, which should have arrived by now. The lady on the phone seemed very helpful. . . if only I could understand what she was saying. I guess I was preapproved for a credit card, but it was never sent out. So she asked if I wanted it to be for more money, but I said no. I just want the minimum amount - just to say I have credit. But then she kept talking, and I'm really not sure what happened or what my limit now is. But she will send out a brochure. Then she went on about our bank accounts and how we're paying too much in monthly fees. She said she will fix it and send out a brochure. Then tried to convince me to open up a savings account. I think I might have opened a savings account. . . I'm not sure. But she's sending out a brochure. Then she tried to convince me to get their line of credit. I'm said no, but she's sending out a brochure anyway.


I'm not entirely sure what she signed me up for but apparently I'll found out in appoximately 3 business days.

Yesterday's MRI

After telling Amber how my MRI went yesterday, I realized I should probably blog it. It really was quite funny!

When I first got in for my MRI, there were a couple older men there waiting for theirs. I must have looked absolutely terrified when it was time for the needle, because the kind older man sitting next to me was telling me it's not that bad. The man putting the needle in my arm was reassuring me the entire time. It was the least painful needle I've ever had. I have no idea how he gave me a needle that didn't hurt!

As I was sitting in the waiting room, another older man coming out from the MRI room looked at me and told me "It's not difficult, you'll do fine". At which point I told him I've had them done before but thank you for your kindness. So he wished me "Good luck"

I went in for my MRI and the poor man doing the MRI was probably getting really annoyed with me. It started off fine. He turned on the music, stuck me in the machine, and went off to the side room. The music starts playing, and I'm getting really into it. I start twitching my toes to the music, then my feet start swaying back and forth - then he turns on the speaker "Excuse me ma'am. Could you please keep your legs still." So I was still. Mostly still. Then I got bored again. I started making faces in the machine. I'd go cross eyed, puff up my cheeks, stick my tongue out. It made me giggle a little - then the speaker goes on again "Excuse me, ma'am. Could you stay very still. We're going to have to start over and try again. The last set came out fuzzy." So it was twice as long as it should have been.

With any luck, they won't want me back so soon, next time!

Fun in the City!

Trevor and I are headed out to the city tomorrow afternoon. We'll be there in time for supper, where we're going to meet Krys and Dave. Then we're going to go back to our hotel and enjoy the swimming pool! I'm so excited!

Although, the real reason we're going to the city is for my MRI on Monday. I really hope they don't have to stick me with any needles this time - although that might just be wishful thinking. . . We'll see. . .

I'm so pithed off!

It's so hard to take someone with a lisp seriously. Trevor and I are watching Supernanny and the mom is getting so angry. She looks right at the camera and says the words I'm going to be quoting for a week:
"I'm so pithed off!"

It was too funny!

MY HUSBAND'S COMING HOME!

He'll be driving today and tomorrw and be here tomorrow night!

I can't . . .

I can't do this alone. . .

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Happy Birthday Joanne

Thank you for letting me crash your birthday party! I had such a great time last night! The kids and I stopped by her house last night, after work, to wish her a happy birthday and give her a present and we were invited to join her birthday celebration! It was a great time!

It is a sad, sad day. . .

I just found out that Passions will be cancelled by fall. I've been watching since 2000 and I can't believe NBC is going to end it! I've found a video to leave you with.

Ethan and Theresa Forever

Ode To My Husband

It's been almost two weeks since my husband left and I'm starting to miss him quite terribly. So, here is my ode to him:

My husband is, without a doubt, the most wonderfully amazing man I have ever met. He loves me and my children. He has never failed to provide for us. He always returns my calls. He makes sure all the little things are done - garbage is out, bills are paid, laundry is done and put away. We have never been out of laundry soap, dish detergent or milk. He always kisses me goodbye before he leaves for work. He gives great snuggles and even rubs my feet. He enjoys looking through my scrapbooks and compliments my many craft projects. He prays for us daily.

But, most importantly, I love the man he is. I love his smile, his laugh, the sparkle in his eyes when we're together. I love you, Trevor. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Like mother, like daughter

I just took this picture of Josalind, and it stunned me how much she looks like me, so I thought I would share it with you.



What do you think?

Saddam Hussein Hanged

Saddam Hussein was hanged this morning. I understand that he did horrible things, but I am still saddened by the news. I absolutely DO NOT agree with any form of the death sentence. I think he would have been better punished to be locked up in jail for the rest of his life.

Big Changes Coming

Only one more week until Trevor starts his new job. He'll be gone for a month and he says there may not be celphone service where he's going. I bought LOTS of craft paints to keep me busy, now I just need something to paint. I checked Walmart and the Dollar Store, but there are no unfinished wood projects. Does anyone know where I could find something to paint?

CHRISTMAS: Take 1

Today we are celebrating Christmas at my parents house. This will be my first Christmas that I won't be celebrating with my family, so we are having it a week early. Next week we will be at Trevor's Mom's house. Have a great day! I know I will!

Wow! Amazing!

I've been checking out my Dad's new webpage, and I just wanted to show off the amazing job my Uncle Brian did putting it together! Check it out!

Sorry Tanya

I've realized I mention my brother far more often than my sister. The reason for this is probably because I rarely see her now that I no longer live at home. I see my brother every day I'm at work, so I talk about him often. Therefore, I feel the need to apologize. Tanya, I'm sorry. Now, to everyone reading this, I have a sister. I know she's never been mentioned, so HERE is a link to her myspace. Go check it out.

HILARIOUS!!!

I know it's a really old song, but have you ever been able to understand the words from MmmBop by Hanson? Me neither. But the creators of THIS video seem to have finally figured it out!

My First Publication!

I made up a flyer for Dad's store to be advertised in the paper on Tuesday. I'm very excited! I'm just finishing up the final touches now.