I'll admit it - we are tuning into the Olympics all the time. I don't think we've let the kids watch one of their shows in a week! We are totally hooked and I seriously cry every day, watching clips and seeing the emotion these athletes show. I have never been so tuned in to an Olympic games as I am now. I check the CTV olympics site multiple times a day (sshhh!). We're even watching hockey! I just can't get enough!
The teachers must be talking up the games at school - Ben says that every day, the sport he picks is speed skating. 'Cause Cindy Klassen is a speed skater. :) And he was saying, "Vas-y tous les amis de Canada!" Translated as: "Let's go all of the friends of Canada!" Too cute!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Short and sweet
I just don't want to forget these!
- Ben got his first phone call from a friend tonight. A boy named C from his class. He had actually left a message for Ben after school, so Ben called him back. Now, this boy can really talk, so Ben didn't say a whole lot - they talked about Nintendo DS games mostly. During their first conversation, C had to go, but he called Ben back later, while we were finishing supper. They talked for a bit, and then I had Ben tell him that he had to finish eating and that they would see each other tomorrow. It was just so cute, and I can't believe my baby is almost 6.
- I just went in to check on Ella, and she's laid her babies on the floor, sharing a doll bassinet, and covered up, not with a blanket, but her pink fluffy princess skirt. The one she wears all the time - her favorite. How adorable is that????
- Ben got his first phone call from a friend tonight. A boy named C from his class. He had actually left a message for Ben after school, so Ben called him back. Now, this boy can really talk, so Ben didn't say a whole lot - they talked about Nintendo DS games mostly. During their first conversation, C had to go, but he called Ben back later, while we were finishing supper. They talked for a bit, and then I had Ben tell him that he had to finish eating and that they would see each other tomorrow. It was just so cute, and I can't believe my baby is almost 6.
- I just went in to check on Ella, and she's laid her babies on the floor, sharing a doll bassinet, and covered up, not with a blanket, but her pink fluffy princess skirt. The one she wears all the time - her favorite. How adorable is that????
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Randoms
Just a quick list of the goings-on 'round here lately:
Ella is now jumping on the Star Wars bandwagon - she can be heard humming the Emperor's Theme anywhere the feeling takes over - say, getting dressed for dance class at the community center.
Ben has added a few more songs to his repertoire - a Boba Fett rap, Bananaphone, Peanut Butter Jelly Time (all from YouTube, of course!)
Apparently Ben also has a thing for ACDC. "TNT" came on the radio last week and he exclaimed, "I LOVE this song!" He has some friends at school who introduced him to the song. Who knew ACDC had such a strong 5-year-old fanbase??
We booked a spring break trip to Mexico - specifically, this resort. The kids already know, and Ben is constantly asking if it's March 27th yet! It's going to be a long two months...
The Olympic medals were at the Mint on Saturday, so we went to take a peek. Over two hours later, we finally got that peek! They are very, very nice. The kids weren't blown away or anything, but how often in your life do you get to be that close to them?
Some friends and I did a big batch cook on Sunday - so I came out with 28 meals, for approx. $230. Sweet deal! It was fun - tiring, being on your feet all afternoon - but we enjoyed it. I'm hoping that the kids will actually eat some of them too! ;)
Ella is now jumping on the Star Wars bandwagon - she can be heard humming the Emperor's Theme anywhere the feeling takes over - say, getting dressed for dance class at the community center.
Ben has added a few more songs to his repertoire - a Boba Fett rap, Bananaphone, Peanut Butter Jelly Time (all from YouTube, of course!)
Apparently Ben also has a thing for ACDC. "TNT" came on the radio last week and he exclaimed, "I LOVE this song!" He has some friends at school who introduced him to the song. Who knew ACDC had such a strong 5-year-old fanbase??
We booked a spring break trip to Mexico - specifically, this resort. The kids already know, and Ben is constantly asking if it's March 27th yet! It's going to be a long two months...
The Olympic medals were at the Mint on Saturday, so we went to take a peek. Over two hours later, we finally got that peek! They are very, very nice. The kids weren't blown away or anything, but how often in your life do you get to be that close to them?
Some friends and I did a big batch cook on Sunday - so I came out with 28 meals, for approx. $230. Sweet deal! It was fun - tiring, being on your feet all afternoon - but we enjoyed it. I'm hoping that the kids will actually eat some of them too! ;)
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Obsession: Star Wars
Ben has been just a tad interested in - actually, downright obsessed with - Star Wars since Christmas. We got him this awesome book, and I think that kick-started his obsession. And now? All he "sings" is the Emperor's theme. ALL THE TIME. He thinks it's hilarious when we pretend (or is it "pretend"?) that we are sick of hearing it. Last night, I had him giggling so hard with my reactions, he got a wicked case of hiccups.
Anyways, he sings or hums that song anywhere and everywhere. Home. School. Music class. Bathtub. Car. He's not picky.
It is pretty cute though.
Anyways, he sings or hums that song anywhere and everywhere. Home. School. Music class. Bathtub. Car. He's not picky.
It is pretty cute though.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Munscha Meeya
Today, we took the kids to see "Munscha Meeya" at the Prairie Theatre Exchange. This is becoming an annual treat for us over the winter break - last year was the first year, and I was amazed at how the kids sat so well, intent on the show. Today was no different - Ella's face was so cute, watching the characters act out the stories. Though we were only familiar with one of the stories, they were all very good. Ben & Ella love to read Munsch stories, and we have books on CD as well (read by Robert Munsch himself) that are the most requested in the car.
And as we were leaving the theatre, Gord pointed out a poster for a Robert Munsch reading at the Centennial Concert Hall on June 9th. I bought the tickets when we got home...the kids will be beside themselves to hear him read in person!
And as we were leaving the theatre, Gord pointed out a poster for a Robert Munsch reading at the Centennial Concert Hall on June 9th. I bought the tickets when we got home...the kids will be beside themselves to hear him read in person!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Snow ho ho!
I'm more than a little nervous with the reports for snow coming in the next day...my babies are visiting with Grandma & Grandpa...they MUST be home for Christmas! I have complete faith though that my mom and dad will do whatever it takes to get them home to us...right???? They wouldn't keep them all to themselves, would they????
Thursday, December 17, 2009
How many days left until Christmas????
Not enough, that's for sure.
Things are crazy! Concerts, decorating, shopping, working, baking...who has time to wrap or sleep these days?
I'm hoping that everyone else is staying sane out there!
Things are crazy! Concerts, decorating, shopping, working, baking...who has time to wrap or sleep these days?
I'm hoping that everyone else is staying sane out there!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Gotta write this one down
As we were getting out of the car tonight:
Ben: "Mom, do you know what one of the older kids at the Y said to me? When I was hugging Dominique when she was leaving?"
Me: "What?"
Ben: (in a low voice) "Now let's see some lip action!"
Me: "Oh my!"
Ben: "Yeah, but I don't listen to what the big kids say!"
That's my boy!
Ben: "Mom, do you know what one of the older kids at the Y said to me? When I was hugging Dominique when she was leaving?"
Me: "What?"
Ben: (in a low voice) "Now let's see some lip action!"
Me: "Oh my!"
Ben: "Yeah, but I don't listen to what the big kids say!"
That's my boy!
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Not prepared
This school thing is really not what I bargained for.
I don’t mean the actual schoolwork – Ben’s report card and student conference went very well – his teacher is very impressed with his progress and his interest in French. He loves to tell us all the French words and phrases he knows, sings us all the songs they learn, and quiz us on how much French we know.
It’s the social aspect. The other kids. The kids who are a bit older and wiser. The kids who wrestle and watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The kids who make farting sounds with their mouths. The kids who use words that we don’t use.
I don’t blame Ben. It must be confusing to do stuff at school and then go home to parents who don’t let him do those things.
But what I’m finding hard is how we balance it all to make sure he’s allowed to be a kid, ya know?
I mean, let’s take the farting noise, for example. He farts. Everyone farts. It’s nature. And fart noises can be funny (c’mon, admit it). But when he constantly makes the farting noise with his mouth, say at the dinner table, spreading germs all over the place, yeah, he has to stop.
And though no one’s gotten hurt YET wrestling/TMNT-ing/karate/Star Wars-ing on the playground after school, it’s only a matter of time. (And my kid has the glasses that will get broken. 5 year old with glasses = mucho $$$$)
We’ve just been going through a transition, I guess, and he’s learning about boundaries and expectations. It’s just hard right now, when we’re frustrated, not to take all his privileges away.
Or then there’s the conversation we had on Sunday night that started like this: “T’s brother so-and-so said that the Santa Claus at the Santa Claus parade was fake.”
Yeah, so not prepared.
I don’t mean the actual schoolwork – Ben’s report card and student conference went very well – his teacher is very impressed with his progress and his interest in French. He loves to tell us all the French words and phrases he knows, sings us all the songs they learn, and quiz us on how much French we know.
It’s the social aspect. The other kids. The kids who are a bit older and wiser. The kids who wrestle and watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The kids who make farting sounds with their mouths. The kids who use words that we don’t use.
I don’t blame Ben. It must be confusing to do stuff at school and then go home to parents who don’t let him do those things.
But what I’m finding hard is how we balance it all to make sure he’s allowed to be a kid, ya know?
I mean, let’s take the farting noise, for example. He farts. Everyone farts. It’s nature. And fart noises can be funny (c’mon, admit it). But when he constantly makes the farting noise with his mouth, say at the dinner table, spreading germs all over the place, yeah, he has to stop.
And though no one’s gotten hurt YET wrestling/TMNT-ing/karate/Star Wars-ing on the playground after school, it’s only a matter of time. (And my kid has the glasses that will get broken. 5 year old with glasses = mucho $$$$)
We’ve just been going through a transition, I guess, and he’s learning about boundaries and expectations. It’s just hard right now, when we’re frustrated, not to take all his privileges away.
Or then there’s the conversation we had on Sunday night that started like this: “T’s brother so-and-so said that the Santa Claus at the Santa Claus parade was fake.”
Yeah, so not prepared.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Whoosh!
Did you hear that? That was the last month or so, flying by.
School, dance, swimming, music, music practice (which isn’t as often as it should be!), holidays, work, renos, etc. etc. etc. It feels like days pass whenever I blink. Suddenly, it’s the last half of October and Halloween is coming, and you all know what comes after that…
And I’m totally obsessing over Christmas shopping.
I’m having trouble, as usual, thinking of ideas for Ella. Despite being a girl myself, I just can’t come up with new gifts for her! She likes what her brother likes. Which is fine – I mean, she can name lots of different Transformers – but geez, she needs some stuff of her own! She likes to dress up in one of her princess dresses and begs to play “Sleeping Beauty” – she lies on the couch with her eyes closed, and the “prince” (a.k.a. Mommy) comes along and kisses her, and then they go back to his castle and dance; repeat x infinity. She loves coins and marbles and scattering them all over the house. She also likes to play “restaurant” and take your order. And then add her own special things to your order – she told me I needed a toy and a book too, and then said I could have Jazz (a Transformer) and for a book, Scaredy Squirrel.
So I don’t know if I should maybe get her a doll (though she has a few already) or doll accessories (which she also has, so I guess I’m answering my own questions there). Or something to do with imaginary play? We already have a kitchen…and a shopping cart, and a cash register. Sigh.
Ben is easy – Transformers! No, not really. He has quite a few already, for a 5 year old boy! I have several ideas for him – he is just easier to buy for. I don’t know why, but he is.
Hopefully I’ll be able to keep the number of presents and toys down to a minimum this year. Three, maybe four, things is what I’m aiming for. We’ll see!
School, dance, swimming, music, music practice (which isn’t as often as it should be!), holidays, work, renos, etc. etc. etc. It feels like days pass whenever I blink. Suddenly, it’s the last half of October and Halloween is coming, and you all know what comes after that…
And I’m totally obsessing over Christmas shopping.
I’m having trouble, as usual, thinking of ideas for Ella. Despite being a girl myself, I just can’t come up with new gifts for her! She likes what her brother likes. Which is fine – I mean, she can name lots of different Transformers – but geez, she needs some stuff of her own! She likes to dress up in one of her princess dresses and begs to play “Sleeping Beauty” – she lies on the couch with her eyes closed, and the “prince” (a.k.a. Mommy) comes along and kisses her, and then they go back to his castle and dance; repeat x infinity. She loves coins and marbles and scattering them all over the house. She also likes to play “restaurant” and take your order. And then add her own special things to your order – she told me I needed a toy and a book too, and then said I could have Jazz (a Transformer) and for a book, Scaredy Squirrel.
So I don’t know if I should maybe get her a doll (though she has a few already) or doll accessories (which she also has, so I guess I’m answering my own questions there). Or something to do with imaginary play? We already have a kitchen…and a shopping cart, and a cash register. Sigh.
Ben is easy – Transformers! No, not really. He has quite a few already, for a 5 year old boy! I have several ideas for him – he is just easier to buy for. I don’t know why, but he is.
Hopefully I’ll be able to keep the number of presents and toys down to a minimum this year. Three, maybe four, things is what I’m aiming for. We’ll see!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sweet deal...
I am totally excited about a deal I got last week! I found out that www.clearlycontacts.ca was giving away 500 free pairs of glasses to people in Winnipeg on September 23rd. So I signed up to get the email with the discount code, etc. I got the code, ordered the glasses I wanted, and BAM! They're being delivered today, so www.canadapost.ca tells me! I did upgrade the lenses to a thinner one, and I had to pay shipping & taxes, but the grand total was $34.74. Sweet deal, no?
Monday, September 21, 2009
Graham crackers...done!
I did end up making these yesterday...here are my thoughts:
- I will cut down the molasses to 1 tbsp next time - I don't know if I'm just really sensitive to that particular flavor, but it seemed really strong
- I'm not a good roller...I have some thicker, softer ones, and some thinner, crunchier ones!
- my food processor sucks
- I would divide the dough into two and then roll it out - I tried to do it as one, which probably contributed to the varying thicknesses, and then I split it into two and baked on separate cookie sheets; next time I'll just do two from the start!
- I cut them bigger than 2" x 2", but still ended up with about 30
Both kids gave them a thumbs up though!
- I will cut down the molasses to 1 tbsp next time - I don't know if I'm just really sensitive to that particular flavor, but it seemed really strong
- I'm not a good roller...I have some thicker, softer ones, and some thinner, crunchier ones!
- my food processor sucks
- I would divide the dough into two and then roll it out - I tried to do it as one, which probably contributed to the varying thicknesses, and then I split it into two and baked on separate cookie sheets; next time I'll just do two from the start!
- I cut them bigger than 2" x 2", but still ended up with about 30
Both kids gave them a thumbs up though!
Friday, September 18, 2009
I'm thinking of making these this weekend...
I'll let you know if they turn out!
Homemade Graham Crackers
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a food processor, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 30 seconds or so. Add the honey, molasses, water, and vanilla. Mix until the dough starts to come together in a ball, another 30 seconds. Scrape dough out of the mixer.
Between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper, roll the dough 1/8-inch thick.
Chill for at least 1 hour, until firm (I chilled for several hours).
Preheat oven to 350F. Retrieve dough and roll it a bit more if it is not yet 1/8-inch thick. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 2-inch squares. Arrange the crackers on parchment lined baking sheets. With a toothpick, prick several holes in each cracker.
Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
Yield: 48 crackers
Note: If you cut the dough through but leave the squares together, you can break them up after they’re baked, just like a store-bought graham!
Homemade Graham Crackers
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a food processor, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 30 seconds or so. Add the honey, molasses, water, and vanilla. Mix until the dough starts to come together in a ball, another 30 seconds. Scrape dough out of the mixer.
Between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper, roll the dough 1/8-inch thick.
Chill for at least 1 hour, until firm (I chilled for several hours).
Preheat oven to 350F. Retrieve dough and roll it a bit more if it is not yet 1/8-inch thick. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 2-inch squares. Arrange the crackers on parchment lined baking sheets. With a toothpick, prick several holes in each cracker.
Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.
Yield: 48 crackers
Note: If you cut the dough through but leave the squares together, you can break them up after they’re baked, just like a store-bought graham!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
It's going to be a long school year...
So, not even a week into the school environment (and today is only his 2nd day of kindergarten!) and Ben has a cold. And with the H1N1 on everyone's radar screens, I feel a little guilty for having sent him to school today. But seriously, he has a stuffy nose. He was a little warm yesterday and this morning, but he hasn't had an "official" fever - by that, I mean a fever high enough to make our thermometer beep a warning. I took his temp this morning because he felt warm, and it was 36.8 C.
So yeah, I'm not going to keep him out of school, when he knows he gets to go to kindergarten this afternoon, for a stuffy nose. It's not usually the flu when the symptoms are above your shoulders. He's not achy or tired. He's not feverish. He's not vomiting.
Sigh. And so it begins.
So yeah, I'm not going to keep him out of school, when he knows he gets to go to kindergarten this afternoon, for a stuffy nose. It's not usually the flu when the symptoms are above your shoulders. He's not achy or tired. He's not feverish. He's not vomiting.
Sigh. And so it begins.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
It's official...
Ben is a kindergartener!
We *may* have been a minute or two late, and we *may* have had a miscommunication with the teacher as to where he was supposed to go after dismissal, but all in all, it was a good day. Ben loved it, which is of absolutely no surprise to us at all. I asked what they did, and he said that "Madame __________ read us stories...IN FRENCH!" I asked if he understood the books, and he said, "Nope!" :)
We *may* have been a minute or two late, and we *may* have had a miscommunication with the teacher as to where he was supposed to go after dismissal, but all in all, it was a good day. Ben loved it, which is of absolutely no surprise to us at all. I asked what they did, and he said that "Madame __________ read us stories...IN FRENCH!" I asked if he understood the books, and he said, "Nope!" :)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tomorrow is the big day
Kindergarten. How did we get here so fast? Why can't I slow this train down? What I wouldn't give to have a bit time back, to relive some of the past 5 1/2 years. Or all of them.
I cannot put into words how much that sweet little boy means to me...but I still miss my baby.
I cannot put into words how much that sweet little boy means to me...but I still miss my baby.
Monday, August 03, 2009
A whirlwind weekend
I'm almost glad to be going back to work tomorrow! On second thought...nah.
We had a wedding this past weekend - my cousin Stephen got married and it was a beautiful small wedding. Lots of nice moments, funny moments, and great company.
I don't think I'm the only one who loves to watch the kids dance their little butts off! I have such fond memories of wedding dances as a kid... Ella and Sari honestly danced for an hour straight. They would hold hands and "dance" in a circle. If Ella got distracted or if someone else tried to join in, Sari would have none of it! She, and only she, could dance with Ella. It was so cute to watch her take charge! Ben was being a maniac, flitting from here to there, we could barely keep track of him. It was a very late night, coming to a close near midnight, when Ben spilled his 7-up all over himself and losing his head over it. Oy.
On Sunday we decided that since we were so close to the International Peace Gardens, we would go take a look around. It was really nice - we took the scenic drives around the Canadian loop and the US loop. Just a few minutes into the Canadian drive, we saw a fox lying in a ditch. I was worried that he was hurt, but no, he was just relaxing! He wandered off after a couple of minutes. The kids thought it was pretty cool to see him up close. We checked out the Peace Tower, the 9-11 memorial, the flower clock, and some classic cars that were on display.
After the gardens, we headed to Deloraine for my grandpa's 85th birthday tea. Lots of people showed up, not that the kids cared! They were taking advantage of a beautifully sunny day, playing frisbee and lawn darts, playing with trucks and other random toys, eating cake and drinking lemonade. I think Grandpa was enjoying himself though - everyone was making a fuss over him!
Gord finally got our lawn mowed today...but it was really tense for a while as the lawn mower wouldn't start. We figured out that it was bad gas (that's been a good joke all day..."I've never had bad gas before!" etc., etc.) and he was able to thresh down the knee-high grass. Gord, always looking for the silver lining, announced that at least the lawn is really healthy!
Those are the highlights of our long weekend. I have some pics from the birthday party, but I want to get them shrunk down so that uploading them doesn't take so long!
We had a wedding this past weekend - my cousin Stephen got married and it was a beautiful small wedding. Lots of nice moments, funny moments, and great company.
I don't think I'm the only one who loves to watch the kids dance their little butts off! I have such fond memories of wedding dances as a kid... Ella and Sari honestly danced for an hour straight. They would hold hands and "dance" in a circle. If Ella got distracted or if someone else tried to join in, Sari would have none of it! She, and only she, could dance with Ella. It was so cute to watch her take charge! Ben was being a maniac, flitting from here to there, we could barely keep track of him. It was a very late night, coming to a close near midnight, when Ben spilled his 7-up all over himself and losing his head over it. Oy.
On Sunday we decided that since we were so close to the International Peace Gardens, we would go take a look around. It was really nice - we took the scenic drives around the Canadian loop and the US loop. Just a few minutes into the Canadian drive, we saw a fox lying in a ditch. I was worried that he was hurt, but no, he was just relaxing! He wandered off after a couple of minutes. The kids thought it was pretty cool to see him up close. We checked out the Peace Tower, the 9-11 memorial, the flower clock, and some classic cars that were on display.
After the gardens, we headed to Deloraine for my grandpa's 85th birthday tea. Lots of people showed up, not that the kids cared! They were taking advantage of a beautifully sunny day, playing frisbee and lawn darts, playing with trucks and other random toys, eating cake and drinking lemonade. I think Grandpa was enjoying himself though - everyone was making a fuss over him!
Gord finally got our lawn mowed today...but it was really tense for a while as the lawn mower wouldn't start. We figured out that it was bad gas (that's been a good joke all day..."I've never had bad gas before!" etc., etc.) and he was able to thresh down the knee-high grass. Gord, always looking for the silver lining, announced that at least the lawn is really healthy!
Those are the highlights of our long weekend. I have some pics from the birthday party, but I want to get them shrunk down so that uploading them doesn't take so long!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
A hum-drum Wednesday
We’re still recovering from vacation…suitcases remain mostly packed, except for the essentials. Supper last night was frozen pizza. Tonight will probably be pasta with sauce, maybe peanut sauce, maybe tomato sauce. Depends on what I think the kids will actually eat. I should also do some laundry. And sort out the rest of the stuff we bought at IKEA. And wash our duvet cover because holy heck there’s a lot of cat hair on it!
I’m trying to get myself organized for our weekend – one of my cousins is getting hitched on Saturday, and then on Sunday we’re having a birthday celebration for my grandpa, who is going to be 85 years old. Although, I think I should say 85 years YOUNG because he’s got a repaired ticker and new eyes, so he’s good for another 20 years at least! It will be a lot of fun for the kids to hang out with that side of my family (my mom’s side) - we don’t get to see them all that often! The wedding and birthday party are back in the area where I grew up, so we’ll be driving out there, about 3 hours or so, on Saturday. I’m so glad that Monday is a holiday, so we don’t have to rush back on Sunday.
The kids both need haircuts. I need to find Ben something to wear to the wedding. I did find some shoes for Ella's dress this weekend, but I desperately wanted these instead. Gord will need to figure out what he’s going to wear. I need to call the kennel. I really hope that the finale of the Bachelorette recorded on the Tivo…uh-oh! Now I’m really wondering…
It's a good thing I got an extra shot in my coffee this morning!
I’m trying to get myself organized for our weekend – one of my cousins is getting hitched on Saturday, and then on Sunday we’re having a birthday celebration for my grandpa, who is going to be 85 years old. Although, I think I should say 85 years YOUNG because he’s got a repaired ticker and new eyes, so he’s good for another 20 years at least! It will be a lot of fun for the kids to hang out with that side of my family (my mom’s side) - we don’t get to see them all that often! The wedding and birthday party are back in the area where I grew up, so we’ll be driving out there, about 3 hours or so, on Saturday. I’m so glad that Monday is a holiday, so we don’t have to rush back on Sunday.
The kids both need haircuts. I need to find Ben something to wear to the wedding. I did find some shoes for Ella's dress this weekend, but I desperately wanted these instead. Gord will need to figure out what he’s going to wear. I need to call the kennel. I really hope that the finale of the Bachelorette recorded on the Tivo…uh-oh! Now I’m really wondering…
It's a good thing I got an extra shot in my coffee this morning!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ottawa was…
A wee bit muggy.
A little bit busy.
Quite wet.
Sometimes quiet.
A lot of times loud.
And all fun!
Pics to come (though I did forget the camera a few times...)
A little bit busy.
Quite wet.
Sometimes quiet.
A lot of times loud.
And all fun!
Pics to come (though I did forget the camera a few times...)
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