I thought I would get alot done in the house today, but it never fail - the phones rings. The Hamptons school was in need of a lunch room supervisor for a couple of hours. I'm sure glad I decided not to walk to the school, because by the time I came home around 1:25 there was a blizzard going on. Doesn't take long for the weather to change up on this hill.
I did get lots of paper work done and mostly in my office. I'm still looking for a couple of pieces, but hopefully they'll show up soon.
This afternoon we had to leave the house around 3:15 just in case the roads were impassable again. It was MVP for the son and I and then he had Apex from 5-6:30 and tech from 6:30 til 8:00. I decided to get a few errands done rather that sit around a noisy soccer dome. Met with Caroline for a quick bite and by the time we were finished out meal and chit chatting, it was time to pick up the son's.
I had to get a bunch of paper work done as I start my new job tomorrow. Better get to bed soon.
BODY: Between working at the Hamptons school, and volunteering at the soccer center; and I'm sure walking up and down ever aisle at Rona, I put in over 16,000 steps. Thank goodness I found my pedometer today.
MIND: Louise Hay "There is plenty for everyone and we bless and prosper each other." If the leaders of the countries could follow this, there might not be any wars.
Off to bed ASAP
Night
Stacey
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Day 110- 255 Days to Go
GREY CUP SUNDAY
-somehow it's just not as exciting when there isn't a party and especially when there is no Grey Cup pool to win!!!!!! But the game was on whilst we continued on the with refurbishing of the house. Not new reburbishings but same ole. Got a few more pieces of furniture put back together. Need to run to Rona to pick up some missing pieces.
So I was cheering for Saskatchewan (it's a west thing) Bill and the son were cheering for Montreal. Only the son would put his money up for betting. I was elated after the first half that the Roughriders were ahead and was pretty sure I made an easy $5.00. But with 9 mintues left in the game and Montreal down my more than a touch down, I reminded the son that there was lots of time for Montreal to catch up. Seems I had more faith in the opposing team. Little did I know my positive energy would transfer to the Allouetes. Never in my history of watching football has the number 13 been so relavent.
For example:
There were thirteen participants at the Last Supper.
In Judisiam 13 signifies the age at which a boy matures.
There are 13 players in a rugy league team .
In Formula One, no driver has had the number 13 on his car since 1976.
The number of loaves in a "baker's dozen" .
There are traditionally thirteen steps leading up to a gallows.
In the television series House, Dr. Remy Hadley (Olivia Wilde) is nicknamed Thirteen, the number she was assigned in competition to fill the three vacancies in the title character's diagnostic team in Season 4.
Apollo 13 was the only unsuccessful mission by the United States of America intended to land humans on the moon.
The number 13 is associated with bad luck in some countries, and even has a specifically recognized phobia, Triskaidekaphobia, a word which was coined in 1911.
And you don't have 13 players from one team on the field during a Canadian Football Game.
Ok, easy to make a joke, but I'm certainly glad I'm not the one who didn't get the memo about who should be on the team. And I wouldn't want to be the player who was incorrectly on the field. This is probably not a good time to say "It's just a game!"
BODY: More pushing and moving; bending and leaning; stairs and vacuuming; climbing ladders and not falling off!! I'd say it was a muscle building day, more than a cardio day. Tomorrow I look for my pedometer with great fierce.
MIND: Line dancing practising and Guitar Hero; both of which worked on my mind skills. One with memory and the other with hand, eye coordination. I must admit Guitar Hero on a 60 inch TV is pretty impressive.
Bill's in bed and the son wants the computer. I guess this is good night.
Night
Stacey
The breakfast of champions is not cereal, it's the opposition. ~Nick Seitz
-somehow it's just not as exciting when there isn't a party and especially when there is no Grey Cup pool to win!!!!!! But the game was on whilst we continued on the with refurbishing of the house. Not new reburbishings but same ole. Got a few more pieces of furniture put back together. Need to run to Rona to pick up some missing pieces.
So I was cheering for Saskatchewan (it's a west thing) Bill and the son were cheering for Montreal. Only the son would put his money up for betting. I was elated after the first half that the Roughriders were ahead and was pretty sure I made an easy $5.00. But with 9 mintues left in the game and Montreal down my more than a touch down, I reminded the son that there was lots of time for Montreal to catch up. Seems I had more faith in the opposing team. Little did I know my positive energy would transfer to the Allouetes. Never in my history of watching football has the number 13 been so relavent.
For example:
There were thirteen participants at the Last Supper.
In Judisiam 13 signifies the age at which a boy matures.
There are 13 players in a rugy league team .
In Formula One, no driver has had the number 13 on his car since 1976.
The number of loaves in a "baker's dozen" .
There are traditionally thirteen steps leading up to a gallows.
In the television series House, Dr. Remy Hadley (Olivia Wilde) is nicknamed Thirteen, the number she was assigned in competition to fill the three vacancies in the title character's diagnostic team in Season 4.
Apollo 13 was the only unsuccessful mission by the United States of America intended to land humans on the moon.
The number 13 is associated with bad luck in some countries, and even has a specifically recognized phobia, Triskaidekaphobia, a word which was coined in 1911.
And you don't have 13 players from one team on the field during a Canadian Football Game.
Ok, easy to make a joke, but I'm certainly glad I'm not the one who didn't get the memo about who should be on the team. And I wouldn't want to be the player who was incorrectly on the field. This is probably not a good time to say "It's just a game!"
BODY: More pushing and moving; bending and leaning; stairs and vacuuming; climbing ladders and not falling off!! I'd say it was a muscle building day, more than a cardio day. Tomorrow I look for my pedometer with great fierce.
MIND: Line dancing practising and Guitar Hero; both of which worked on my mind skills. One with memory and the other with hand, eye coordination. I must admit Guitar Hero on a 60 inch TV is pretty impressive.
Bill's in bed and the son wants the computer. I guess this is good night.
Night
Stacey
The breakfast of champions is not cereal, it's the opposition. ~Nick Seitz
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Day 109 - 256 Days to Go
Saturday is usually the day to slow down after a busy week, but today was not that kind of day.
I spent the morning dusting and moving things around. I'm glad we're not in a hurry to get everything back in place; it makes the recovery mode of renovating so much easier and less stressful.
Bill spent the morning visiting and sitting with him Mom. She is in a very fraile state right now. The cancer has spread and it is depriving her of the use of many of her organs. I remember a time when the word "cancer" came up very rarely. Now, in this time, it is too common of a word. And it has taken on a identity of it's own. People no longer just have cancer; they have breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, throat cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, colon cancer and the list goes on. I think of Mom every day and send my energy her way. How she uses that energy is completely up to her.
This afternoon we attended the funeral of a brother of a very dear friend. As I say that, I make it sound like we didn't know Norman; but we did. The gentleman that gave Norman's Euology was a friend of Normans since elementary school. He spoke of his memories of Norman growing up. I too have great memories of Norman. When I met him, he was just a young man in High School. He had a great sense of humor and could spar with his wit with the best of us. I hadn't seen Norm in a very long time, but I'm sure he's moved on to his next adventure.
The son attended with us and although his memory of Norman has faded, his emotion of the Euology was touching. He made us proud by attending and showing his respect.
We had a chance to meet up with old friends and catch up on old and new news. I have made a note to be sure to follow up with our promises of keeping in touch and getting together in the New Year. Thank you Norman for reminding me that time is short and we should use our time wisely.
BODY:
I still haven't located the pedometer. But with all the walking up and down the stairs, climbing ladders and lifting heavy furniture, I'm keeping the heart rate up and the muscles toned.
MIND: Author unknown "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Let's not make funerals the place the catch up with our friends.
Fairly early night 10:00 pm ,but exhausted
Night
Stacey
I spent the morning dusting and moving things around. I'm glad we're not in a hurry to get everything back in place; it makes the recovery mode of renovating so much easier and less stressful.
Bill spent the morning visiting and sitting with him Mom. She is in a very fraile state right now. The cancer has spread and it is depriving her of the use of many of her organs. I remember a time when the word "cancer" came up very rarely. Now, in this time, it is too common of a word. And it has taken on a identity of it's own. People no longer just have cancer; they have breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, throat cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, colon cancer and the list goes on. I think of Mom every day and send my energy her way. How she uses that energy is completely up to her.
This afternoon we attended the funeral of a brother of a very dear friend. As I say that, I make it sound like we didn't know Norman; but we did. The gentleman that gave Norman's Euology was a friend of Normans since elementary school. He spoke of his memories of Norman growing up. I too have great memories of Norman. When I met him, he was just a young man in High School. He had a great sense of humor and could spar with his wit with the best of us. I hadn't seen Norm in a very long time, but I'm sure he's moved on to his next adventure.
The son attended with us and although his memory of Norman has faded, his emotion of the Euology was touching. He made us proud by attending and showing his respect.
We had a chance to meet up with old friends and catch up on old and new news. I have made a note to be sure to follow up with our promises of keeping in touch and getting together in the New Year. Thank you Norman for reminding me that time is short and we should use our time wisely.
BODY:
I still haven't located the pedometer. But with all the walking up and down the stairs, climbing ladders and lifting heavy furniture, I'm keeping the heart rate up and the muscles toned.
MIND: Author unknown "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." Let's not make funerals the place the catch up with our friends.
Fairly early night 10:00 pm ,but exhausted
Night
Stacey
Friday, November 27, 2009
Day 108 - 257 Days to Go
Taa daaa - the floors are finished. Fairly happy with the job done. A couple of fixer uppers, but overall they look great. I left the house around 11:45 this morning and by the time I returned the floor man was gone, floors were done, chinese take out was on the counter.
Worked with Sam this afternoon. Decided to drive as I wasn't sure what time I would be able to leave the house this morning. Probably a good thing, because after I dropped Sam off at home, it had started to snow. Drove to the soccer center to pick up the son and a friend. His other friend Logan was waiting for his Dad. So we headed home the Stony Trail short cute when the son realized he might have left his phone back at the soccer center. Turned onto Crowchild to backtrack back to the soccer dome, and it was then the missing phone was found in the smelly soccer shoe. So we got to drive Justin home via Country Hills Blvd. Question: Who in their right mind would be driving a small, sporty, hot 2 seater BMW in this weather, and what makes him think he could get up Country Hills by the YMCA when bigger vehicles were having trouble. I would have gone to a movie and waited until the traffic cleared and the roads had been sanded. It was a slow drive home, but we made it. Hope everyone else did too.
Spent the better part of the evening dusting and wiping down stuff. Can you guess one of the first things to be set up????????? Yup, the new plasma TV. Maybe we can get the other big one out of the kitchen tomorrow!!!!!!!
BODY: Hasn't happened yet, but I am about to climb into a nice, hot jacuzzi tub and soak with a good book.
MIND: Louise Hay "I am healthy, happy and whole." Can I add a little tired, and sore, but thats only temporay.
NIGHT
Stacey
Worked with Sam this afternoon. Decided to drive as I wasn't sure what time I would be able to leave the house this morning. Probably a good thing, because after I dropped Sam off at home, it had started to snow. Drove to the soccer center to pick up the son and a friend. His other friend Logan was waiting for his Dad. So we headed home the Stony Trail short cute when the son realized he might have left his phone back at the soccer center. Turned onto Crowchild to backtrack back to the soccer dome, and it was then the missing phone was found in the smelly soccer shoe. So we got to drive Justin home via Country Hills Blvd. Question: Who in their right mind would be driving a small, sporty, hot 2 seater BMW in this weather, and what makes him think he could get up Country Hills by the YMCA when bigger vehicles were having trouble. I would have gone to a movie and waited until the traffic cleared and the roads had been sanded. It was a slow drive home, but we made it. Hope everyone else did too.
Spent the better part of the evening dusting and wiping down stuff. Can you guess one of the first things to be set up????????? Yup, the new plasma TV. Maybe we can get the other big one out of the kitchen tomorrow!!!!!!!
BODY: Hasn't happened yet, but I am about to climb into a nice, hot jacuzzi tub and soak with a good book.
MIND: Louise Hay "I am healthy, happy and whole." Can I add a little tired, and sore, but thats only temporay.
NIGHT
Stacey
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Day 107 - 258 Days to Go
Today was an eventful day, once I got out of the house.
Had another interview (sort off) today at the preschool. It was more of a volunteer in the classroom to see my children skills. Had a nice chat with the preschool teacher and she said she would give me a call on Friday to let me know. Well I guess she couldn't wait (good for me) and she called me this afternoon and offered me the job. I knew I just had to win her over. I think I am excited now. There is a lot of potential for this preschool - I start Tuesday.
Spent the afternoon - watching the hardwood man and his friend finish up most of the stairs (and try and drown out the chit chatting) Thank goodness my daughter is far far away.
Dropped the son off at a soccer practice and went over to visit my mother-in-law. I was feeling really bad for not having visited her in a long time. She is not looking good. The doctors have told us, it won't be much longer now - maybe a couple of weeks. She lays in bed and can't really move, so when I sat down beside her I pulled her hand out from under the covers and held and rubbed it. That's when she started talking to me. I love you Mom.....
BODY: Took Maya for a nice walk today - so we could escape the dusty, smelly house. I can't wait to un move things and find my pedometer.
MIND: Louise Hay " My friends are loving and supportive. I give myself permission to be a friend."
Early night (the fumes have gotten to me)
Stacey
Had another interview (sort off) today at the preschool. It was more of a volunteer in the classroom to see my children skills. Had a nice chat with the preschool teacher and she said she would give me a call on Friday to let me know. Well I guess she couldn't wait (good for me) and she called me this afternoon and offered me the job. I knew I just had to win her over. I think I am excited now. There is a lot of potential for this preschool - I start Tuesday.
Spent the afternoon - watching the hardwood man and his friend finish up most of the stairs (and try and drown out the chit chatting) Thank goodness my daughter is far far away.
Dropped the son off at a soccer practice and went over to visit my mother-in-law. I was feeling really bad for not having visited her in a long time. She is not looking good. The doctors have told us, it won't be much longer now - maybe a couple of weeks. She lays in bed and can't really move, so when I sat down beside her I pulled her hand out from under the covers and held and rubbed it. That's when she started talking to me. I love you Mom.....
BODY: Took Maya for a nice walk today - so we could escape the dusty, smelly house. I can't wait to un move things and find my pedometer.
MIND: Louise Hay " My friends are loving and supportive. I give myself permission to be a friend."
Early night (the fumes have gotten to me)
Stacey
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Day 106 - 259 Days to Go
Today is the W in the W T F days of the week.
Spent the day doing pretty much nothing - couldn't really go in the bedroom/bathroom or down stairs.
Bill came home just after lunch then headed to the dump to take a load. (sounds like an entirely different scenerio)
Grabbed 45 minutes to myself as I snuck into the son's room to rest. Then it was off to pick up the son and take him to soccer. Ran some errands for an hour and then picked him up and brought him home.
A quick change and I was off to pick up Robin and head to Janice's for some make-up tips. Tip number one - I really didn't learn anything about eye shadow. Got home from 9:45ish and now it's time to clean up and go to bed (if the smell doesn't knock me out first)
BODY: Tylenol again today for that persitant headache. Now I think it might just be from all the dust and noise in the house. The 45 mintue rest also helped to relax me.
MIND: Louise Hay " I find relaxation, ejoyment and healing in the simplest things in life." Having a nice bed to sleep in would fill this affirmation for me today!!!!!!
NIGHT
STacey
Spent the day doing pretty much nothing - couldn't really go in the bedroom/bathroom or down stairs.
Bill came home just after lunch then headed to the dump to take a load. (sounds like an entirely different scenerio)
Grabbed 45 minutes to myself as I snuck into the son's room to rest. Then it was off to pick up the son and take him to soccer. Ran some errands for an hour and then picked him up and brought him home.
A quick change and I was off to pick up Robin and head to Janice's for some make-up tips. Tip number one - I really didn't learn anything about eye shadow. Got home from 9:45ish and now it's time to clean up and go to bed (if the smell doesn't knock me out first)
BODY: Tylenol again today for that persitant headache. Now I think it might just be from all the dust and noise in the house. The 45 mintue rest also helped to relax me.
MIND: Louise Hay " I find relaxation, ejoyment and healing in the simplest things in life." Having a nice bed to sleep in would fill this affirmation for me today!!!!!!
NIGHT
STacey
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Day 105 - 260 Days to Go
Three quarters of the way done. Well the floor in our bedroom is in; it just needs to be stained. The stairs have been started and then should be in by tomorrow. Looks like there might be an light at the end of the tunnel. Didn't get alot accomplished today. The floor guys were working in the bedroom and on the stairs and making a mess and lots of noise. I did get one of the kitchen drawers cleaned out. But when the noise got too much I had to take Maya and sit in the Zen room to keep her calm. Plus they unplugged my dryer to use the 220 or whatever volt they needed. So shoot I couldn't do any laundry either.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get a little more done.
BODY: The tylenol for my headache helped this morning. And line dancing was a real workout tonight. But I was sure off for the danicing. Usually I anticipate the next move in a dance. Tonight I would miss a step and start thinking about what I did wrong instead of focusing on the remainder of the dance. I better start practising a little more at home or I'm going to be the one that everyone says"I wish she'd practice more so as to not mess us up."
MIND: Louise Hay " My future is glorious." I'm gonna need to think about that one quite a bit.
Early night again tonight.
Stacey
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get a little more done.
BODY: The tylenol for my headache helped this morning. And line dancing was a real workout tonight. But I was sure off for the danicing. Usually I anticipate the next move in a dance. Tonight I would miss a step and start thinking about what I did wrong instead of focusing on the remainder of the dance. I better start practising a little more at home or I'm going to be the one that everyone says"I wish she'd practice more so as to not mess us up."
MIND: Louise Hay " My future is glorious." I'm gonna need to think about that one quite a bit.
Early night again tonight.
Stacey
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day 104 - 261 Days to Go
Monday morning up with a lark, I think I'll take a walk in the park.....NOT
As I posted on Facebook - What's the difference between flu like symptoms and exhaustion? Or maybe I just have exhaustion with flu like symptoms. I certainly have the sore body. My legs hurt so bad, that laying on the bed feels like....well lets just say they hurt. But I don't think the headache is from moving furniture. So I might have a slight case of the flu.
Certainly not hungry(woo hoo)
Dan came and went and during his time here, he got the hardwood put down in our bedroom. I had to leave around 3:00 to pick up the son. We worked the MVP camps and then he had his APEX session. Came home had some fruit and climbed into bed to get warm. Now it feels like the furnace must be on high!!!!
Better take some medicine and climb back into bed.
BODY: Drinking lots of fluids and trying to stay on the slightly side of the flu sypmtoms.
MIND: K, I love Louise Hay, but this morning I received the best daily affirmation and it made me laugh and still makes me laugh. Without texting or blogging, or facebook, this would have never been funny. But the days in the week go Monday Tuesday and W T F!!!!!
K, feeling a little queasy. Off to bed
Night
Stacey;kjaujtpij'jaodngiw;kladfjtoiej
As I posted on Facebook - What's the difference between flu like symptoms and exhaustion? Or maybe I just have exhaustion with flu like symptoms. I certainly have the sore body. My legs hurt so bad, that laying on the bed feels like....well lets just say they hurt. But I don't think the headache is from moving furniture. So I might have a slight case of the flu.
Certainly not hungry(woo hoo)
Dan came and went and during his time here, he got the hardwood put down in our bedroom. I had to leave around 3:00 to pick up the son. We worked the MVP camps and then he had his APEX session. Came home had some fruit and climbed into bed to get warm. Now it feels like the furnace must be on high!!!!
Better take some medicine and climb back into bed.
BODY: Drinking lots of fluids and trying to stay on the slightly side of the flu sypmtoms.
MIND: K, I love Louise Hay, but this morning I received the best daily affirmation and it made me laugh and still makes me laugh. Without texting or blogging, or facebook, this would have never been funny. But the days in the week go Monday Tuesday and W T F!!!!!
K, feeling a little queasy. Off to bed
Night
Stacey;kjaujtpij'jaodngiw;kladfjtoiej
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Day 103- 262 Days to Go
This Sunday went too fast. Had plans to sleep in, but needed to get out of the house around noon, so there were a few things I had to get done in the morning.
Laundry was the biggest one! How do clothes pile up sooo fast. Did I mention they mostly belong to the son!
So after lunch I picked up sister Robin (not the nun kind of sister) and we ran a few errands. Michaels was the first stop. I seen a neat craft when I was in Texas and I wanted to try it out. It involves dominoes, beads and stickers. Will let you know how they eventually turn out. Then we popped into Costco. Lots of people but surprisingly the check-out lines were short and fast.
Then it was a quick stop in Tim Hortons to pick up coffee for our next stop - and that would be Mom's. I thought we would surprise her, but apparently she had called the house looking for me and found out I was on my way over to see her.
Spent the next 30-45 mintues wrapping Mom's Christmas presents. Both Robin and I were a little scared because every time Mom had to write a gift tag for someone with the first initial of A, she would write Ashley - so Alisa was Ashley, Amanda was Ashley, then I think Alisa was Ashley again. I know people lose their memory as they get older, but this time it was too obvious and a little sad...
Took Robin and home and got myself home in time to grab a quick rest on the chair. Thought Bill wouldn't be home until 6:00 but he got home 4:45 so my quick rest was quicker than I thought it would be.
BODY: Had a nice quiet break down on the son's bed. I had a stiff neck earlier in the evening and decided I needed to just veg out and work out the stress!!!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay: "Loving others is eay when I love and accept myself." Based on parts of my day, I must not have been loving myself enough. But that has since change!
Early night tonight because we're sleeping in the Zen room and when Bill goes to bed, the lights and noise have to be off!!!!!!
NIGHT shhhh shhhh
Stacey
Laundry was the biggest one! How do clothes pile up sooo fast. Did I mention they mostly belong to the son!
So after lunch I picked up sister Robin (not the nun kind of sister) and we ran a few errands. Michaels was the first stop. I seen a neat craft when I was in Texas and I wanted to try it out. It involves dominoes, beads and stickers. Will let you know how they eventually turn out. Then we popped into Costco. Lots of people but surprisingly the check-out lines were short and fast.
Then it was a quick stop in Tim Hortons to pick up coffee for our next stop - and that would be Mom's. I thought we would surprise her, but apparently she had called the house looking for me and found out I was on my way over to see her.
Spent the next 30-45 mintues wrapping Mom's Christmas presents. Both Robin and I were a little scared because every time Mom had to write a gift tag for someone with the first initial of A, she would write Ashley - so Alisa was Ashley, Amanda was Ashley, then I think Alisa was Ashley again. I know people lose their memory as they get older, but this time it was too obvious and a little sad...
Took Robin and home and got myself home in time to grab a quick rest on the chair. Thought Bill wouldn't be home until 6:00 but he got home 4:45 so my quick rest was quicker than I thought it would be.
BODY: Had a nice quiet break down on the son's bed. I had a stiff neck earlier in the evening and decided I needed to just veg out and work out the stress!!!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay: "Loving others is eay when I love and accept myself." Based on parts of my day, I must not have been loving myself enough. But that has since change!
Early night tonight because we're sleeping in the Zen room and when Bill goes to bed, the lights and noise have to be off!!!!!!
NIGHT shhhh shhhh
Stacey
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Day 102 - 263 Days to Go
Breathe......take a deep breath.
Hypothetical situation - "the house is in disarae because the flooring is being done; furniture is everywhere; nothing is where it is supposed to be; the dvd remote cannot be found; but the dvd is not set up anywhere; people are panicking; why??????????"
Today was a productful day - for some of us. I've got Ashley's room in the process of being set up - again. How many stuffed horses does she really need? Got the baseboards in her room touched up with black paint - got the staples pulled from the floor in our bedroom - oh yeah throw in the son's soccer game.
Not sure this manager job is all it's cracked up to be. Managing the kids and coach is just fine - but parents - they should have their own manager. Who exactly is the manager supposed to manage?
K, I think I've jumped around the variety of topics enough.
BODY: Had a long relaxing shower this morning - in the spare bathroom - our bathroom has no door right now and I still suffer from the "scary movie" syndrome when I'm in the shower. If my eyes have to be closed, I don't want anyone being able to come in!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "Today my opportunity for success is unlimited." I am going to enter a couple of contests just to keep the opportunities abound!
NIGHT
Stacey
Hypothetical situation - "the house is in disarae because the flooring is being done; furniture is everywhere; nothing is where it is supposed to be; the dvd remote cannot be found; but the dvd is not set up anywhere; people are panicking; why??????????"
Today was a productful day - for some of us. I've got Ashley's room in the process of being set up - again. How many stuffed horses does she really need? Got the baseboards in her room touched up with black paint - got the staples pulled from the floor in our bedroom - oh yeah throw in the son's soccer game.
Not sure this manager job is all it's cracked up to be. Managing the kids and coach is just fine - but parents - they should have their own manager. Who exactly is the manager supposed to manage?
K, I think I've jumped around the variety of topics enough.
BODY: Had a long relaxing shower this morning - in the spare bathroom - our bathroom has no door right now and I still suffer from the "scary movie" syndrome when I'm in the shower. If my eyes have to be closed, I don't want anyone being able to come in!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "Today my opportunity for success is unlimited." I am going to enter a couple of contests just to keep the opportunities abound!
NIGHT
Stacey
Friday, November 20, 2009
Day 101 - 264 Days to Go
Wooo hooo - the basement floor is in. Hopefully this will be the dustiest it will ever be. I took the vacuum over it once, but there is still a layer. No use doing a bang up job just yet because they start on the stairs on Monday, and that will be even most dust. Can't wait to start putting stuff back.
Busy day today - Worked at the Hamptons School all day. I snuck home at lunch time and helped Bill move some of the furniture out of our bedroom. Just discovered that he has more drawer space than I do. No wonder my drawers are packed to the brim. How could he possibly have more under wear and socks than me. He wears the same old underwear from 20 years ago (the new stuff is still in the packages) and although he has numerous new pairs of socks, he keeps wearing the same ones until they are thread bare in the heal. So Santa won't need to bring new stuff, just clean out the drawers and throw away the old stuff - do I dare.
Anyway, I headed back to school until 3:30 - came home, cleaned up and then went to pick up the son from - you guessed it - soccer. We were home in plenty of time, but Bill still didn't get out of the house until 6:15 (he waited for Dan, Dan the hardwood man to finish up). Where was Bill going (and is still at as I type) Seems there was another tequila tasting out at Willow Park Wine and Spirits. Hmmm wonder if I'll be going shopping tomorrow! For Bill's sake I hope not, because he has so much he wants to get done this weekend. I drove him to his function and he is supposed to be taking a cab home!!!!!!
Neat contest I'm going to enter. I bought the Oprah Magaine with Ellen on it and there is a contest where you enter for 12 days (dec 1 to dec 12) . The actual instructions read like this:
Once a day, from Dec 1 through Dec 12, you can enter by logging on to oprah.com/12 days and typing the appropriate code for that day. Each day's entry will increase your chances of winning. 12 readers will receive all 46 items on the 9-page O-List Holdiay Edition. Grand prize winner is two tickets to live tapings of Oprah and Ellen's show. So if you're following my blog, I am going to post the codes each day so you won't have to buy the magazine and find them. We could all be winners. Feel free to share this information with friends and family.
Bill's still not home!!!!
BODY: Maya and I went for a walk after work/school this afternoon. She was so anxious to get out. I think she's feeling couped up with the noise and smell and dust in the house.
MIND: Louise Hay affirmation "Opportunities are everywhere, I have unlimited choices." And I intend on winning something from Oprah.
Night (not waiting up for Bill)
Stacey
Busy day today - Worked at the Hamptons School all day. I snuck home at lunch time and helped Bill move some of the furniture out of our bedroom. Just discovered that he has more drawer space than I do. No wonder my drawers are packed to the brim. How could he possibly have more under wear and socks than me. He wears the same old underwear from 20 years ago (the new stuff is still in the packages) and although he has numerous new pairs of socks, he keeps wearing the same ones until they are thread bare in the heal. So Santa won't need to bring new stuff, just clean out the drawers and throw away the old stuff - do I dare.
Anyway, I headed back to school until 3:30 - came home, cleaned up and then went to pick up the son from - you guessed it - soccer. We were home in plenty of time, but Bill still didn't get out of the house until 6:15 (he waited for Dan, Dan the hardwood man to finish up). Where was Bill going (and is still at as I type) Seems there was another tequila tasting out at Willow Park Wine and Spirits. Hmmm wonder if I'll be going shopping tomorrow! For Bill's sake I hope not, because he has so much he wants to get done this weekend. I drove him to his function and he is supposed to be taking a cab home!!!!!!
Neat contest I'm going to enter. I bought the Oprah Magaine with Ellen on it and there is a contest where you enter for 12 days (dec 1 to dec 12) . The actual instructions read like this:
Once a day, from Dec 1 through Dec 12, you can enter by logging on to oprah.com/12 days and typing the appropriate code for that day. Each day's entry will increase your chances of winning. 12 readers will receive all 46 items on the 9-page O-List Holdiay Edition. Grand prize winner is two tickets to live tapings of Oprah and Ellen's show. So if you're following my blog, I am going to post the codes each day so you won't have to buy the magazine and find them. We could all be winners. Feel free to share this information with friends and family.
Bill's still not home!!!!
BODY: Maya and I went for a walk after work/school this afternoon. She was so anxious to get out. I think she's feeling couped up with the noise and smell and dust in the house.
MIND: Louise Hay affirmation "Opportunities are everywhere, I have unlimited choices." And I intend on winning something from Oprah.
Night (not waiting up for Bill)
Stacey
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 100 - 265 Days to Go
I feel like this is a milestone. 100 days blogging - it does make the time go by fast! When I get a few moments (in this lifetime) I'm going to go back and reread some of the entries. Maybe make it into a journal/book!
Today I was so busy, but really didn't get anything done. My biggest mistake was not getting up when I woke up. I just lazed around and really I could have accomplished so much. Dan, Dan the hardwood man arrived a little before 10:00. He is doing a great job and gets quite a bit done. I think Bill is enjoying helping (if holding the planks counts as helping). Mind you, in between holding the planks, Bill is being superman - he better slow down soon or he'll end up too sick to enjoy all his work.
Miss Caylee joined me again today. She's getting busier and busier. None of this, lets just sit down and do nothing. She's grabbing for everything, so it's time to move objects an extra foot out of her reach. Maya was better at sharing me today, but she still needed her cuddles after Caylee left. Bill stopped and picked up some smokies for lunch, so we all sat down for a nice bbq lunch.
I tried to have a short nap in the afternoon - but with the air compressor and table saw going all the time, it was a little difficult.
Picked the son up around 5:00 from his haircut, and just had enough time to get him home, heat him up some leftovers and drop him off at his 6:00 soccer practise. Made a quick pit stop at Chapters to pick up a couple of Christmas presents before picking up Jane and dropping her off at work. With an entire hour before having to pick up the son, I quickly ran into London Drugs and Safeways to get those long forgot about items that have been on my shopping list for ages!!!!
Oh yeah, I got myself this months Oprah magazine - the one with Ellen on it. I don't usually buy Oprah, but Ellen has been promoting the cover for the past 3 months, and encouraging people to make it the most popular issue - my contribution to a cause.
BODY: - I have one--- and I think my right side is getting stronger than my left. From swinging hammers to holding Caylee. The rest in the afternoon was my deserved body break (old commercial)
MIND: Louise Hay Daily affirmation "Life is an adventure and the universe is always on our side." (unlike Disney Land it doesn't cost any money) I added that part
Off to Bed
Night Alisa
Stacey
Today I was so busy, but really didn't get anything done. My biggest mistake was not getting up when I woke up. I just lazed around and really I could have accomplished so much. Dan, Dan the hardwood man arrived a little before 10:00. He is doing a great job and gets quite a bit done. I think Bill is enjoying helping (if holding the planks counts as helping). Mind you, in between holding the planks, Bill is being superman - he better slow down soon or he'll end up too sick to enjoy all his work.
Miss Caylee joined me again today. She's getting busier and busier. None of this, lets just sit down and do nothing. She's grabbing for everything, so it's time to move objects an extra foot out of her reach. Maya was better at sharing me today, but she still needed her cuddles after Caylee left. Bill stopped and picked up some smokies for lunch, so we all sat down for a nice bbq lunch.
I tried to have a short nap in the afternoon - but with the air compressor and table saw going all the time, it was a little difficult.
Picked the son up around 5:00 from his haircut, and just had enough time to get him home, heat him up some leftovers and drop him off at his 6:00 soccer practise. Made a quick pit stop at Chapters to pick up a couple of Christmas presents before picking up Jane and dropping her off at work. With an entire hour before having to pick up the son, I quickly ran into London Drugs and Safeways to get those long forgot about items that have been on my shopping list for ages!!!!
Oh yeah, I got myself this months Oprah magazine - the one with Ellen on it. I don't usually buy Oprah, but Ellen has been promoting the cover for the past 3 months, and encouraging people to make it the most popular issue - my contribution to a cause.
BODY: - I have one--- and I think my right side is getting stronger than my left. From swinging hammers to holding Caylee. The rest in the afternoon was my deserved body break (old commercial)
MIND: Louise Hay Daily affirmation "Life is an adventure and the universe is always on our side." (unlike Disney Land it doesn't cost any money) I added that part
Off to Bed
Night Alisa
Stacey
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Day 99 - 266 Days to Go
Busy Wednesday (it is wednesday isn't it)
Woke up with a little bit of anxious feeling. It's a feeling like you're lite headed, not really a headache, but this dullness feeling; like if you're not carefull you might be sick. It was a feeling that brings back many a bad memories from about 11 years ago, when I was first sick with chemical imbalance. At the time, I felt I had flu like symptoms. Couldn't eat, lost weight so I was down to 102 (would love that weight again) and of course everyone said to eat so I'd feel better. Now when I feel like that I assume I need to eat to feel better. Well I think I broke that cycle today. I stopped and took notice of how I felt, took my infamous ativan and made myself busy. By 11:00 all those feelings were gone, and I didn't even reach for food to fix them. Yeah!!!
Anyway worked with Sam this afternoon and then went for my 4:00 job interview. Went well It thought, but I'm ok with ever which way it goes. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
BODY: Did not reach for food when I was feeling ugh. Talked to myself and asked if I was actually hungry or just blah. I think that is a major step for me.
MIND: Talked myself through my anxiousness and came away from my interview with a feeling of "what ever will be, will be." Loiuse Hay "Joy and happiness are at the center of my world."
Is there anywhere else it should be.....
Night
Stacey
Woke up with a little bit of anxious feeling. It's a feeling like you're lite headed, not really a headache, but this dullness feeling; like if you're not carefull you might be sick. It was a feeling that brings back many a bad memories from about 11 years ago, when I was first sick with chemical imbalance. At the time, I felt I had flu like symptoms. Couldn't eat, lost weight so I was down to 102 (would love that weight again) and of course everyone said to eat so I'd feel better. Now when I feel like that I assume I need to eat to feel better. Well I think I broke that cycle today. I stopped and took notice of how I felt, took my infamous ativan and made myself busy. By 11:00 all those feelings were gone, and I didn't even reach for food to fix them. Yeah!!!
Anyway worked with Sam this afternoon and then went for my 4:00 job interview. Went well It thought, but I'm ok with ever which way it goes. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
BODY: Did not reach for food when I was feeling ugh. Talked to myself and asked if I was actually hungry or just blah. I think that is a major step for me.
MIND: Talked myself through my anxiousness and came away from my interview with a feeling of "what ever will be, will be." Loiuse Hay "Joy and happiness are at the center of my world."
Is there anywhere else it should be.....
Night
Stacey
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Day 98 - 267 Days to Go
Poor Bill. I have been singing the same song all day. "I'm so exicited, and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it." Who would have thought someone could be so excited about floor renovations. Already one room is done (ashley's) We're on a roll.
BODY: Over 15,000 steps today. Contributions from a walk with Maya, and my line dance class. I really must remember to wear my cowboy boots on days when I'm tired. Your feet must be able to slide.
MIND: I'm so excited-------Feeling great about everything. Many things to be thankful for - except for the little blip that just happened (husband dropped some metal cable thingy on my lovely new table lamp and broke the shade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) It's just a thing that can be replaced!!!!!
Better finish on the computer and focus on some positive energy.
Night
Stacey
BODY: Over 15,000 steps today. Contributions from a walk with Maya, and my line dance class. I really must remember to wear my cowboy boots on days when I'm tired. Your feet must be able to slide.
MIND: I'm so excited-------Feeling great about everything. Many things to be thankful for - except for the little blip that just happened (husband dropped some metal cable thingy on my lovely new table lamp and broke the shade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) It's just a thing that can be replaced!!!!!
Better finish on the computer and focus on some positive energy.
Night
Stacey
Monday, November 16, 2009
Day 97 - 268 days to Go
What a nice Monday to start of the week. The flooring guys were supposed to be here this morning, but it got postponed until Tuesday to to family health reasons. Positve energy going Dan's way.
Didn't have a great sleep last night, and it's getting pretty hard to scuttle around the house when there are very few places to scuttle to. The son is sleeping in the zen room, so not much noise and movement can be made in the kitchen/living room area.
After breakfast I climbed back into bed until about 9:00. That made all the difference in the world. Woke up with energy and an agenda to get some things done.
BODY: Over 12,000 steps today. Did stairs for some cardio this morning. Also made whole wheat pasta for supper. It's difficult staying away from white stuff.
MIND: Daily affirmation by Louise Hay " As I say yes to life, life says yes to me." I made a decision this morning to start eating healthier and working out more (in addition to my steps) Sometimes we just need a little reminder of where our path should be heading.
Early night to get in some reading
Stacey
Didn't have a great sleep last night, and it's getting pretty hard to scuttle around the house when there are very few places to scuttle to. The son is sleeping in the zen room, so not much noise and movement can be made in the kitchen/living room area.
After breakfast I climbed back into bed until about 9:00. That made all the difference in the world. Woke up with energy and an agenda to get some things done.
BODY: Over 12,000 steps today. Did stairs for some cardio this morning. Also made whole wheat pasta for supper. It's difficult staying away from white stuff.
MIND: Daily affirmation by Louise Hay " As I say yes to life, life says yes to me." I made a decision this morning to start eating healthier and working out more (in addition to my steps) Sometimes we just need a little reminder of where our path should be heading.
Early night to get in some reading
Stacey
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Day 96 - 269 Days to Go
Renovating is stressful enough, but throw in a spouse!!!! Mind you, Bill is probably thinking the same thing. It amazes me how two people who have lived in the same house for almost 25 years can expect something as simple as cleaning the bathroom to be done a different way!!!! Only under stress would this seem like a biggy!!! Think positive, think positve, think positive - and I am. Despite the stress of this renovation and the work involved, I am very excited as the prospect of the final product!!!!! Downstairs is ready for the installers.
Taking the son to his soccer game was a much needed interruption. It never hurts to refocus.
BODY: It hurts!!!!! But I did notice my biceps are looking quite firm. The tummy is the next project.
MIND" "Trust Life to hear and respond to your positive words." Louise Hay. That can only explain my excitement for the upcoming transformation of the house!!!!!
Early to bed again
Night
Stacey
Taking the son to his soccer game was a much needed interruption. It never hurts to refocus.
BODY: It hurts!!!!! But I did notice my biceps are looking quite firm. The tummy is the next project.
MIND" "Trust Life to hear and respond to your positive words." Louise Hay. That can only explain my excitement for the upcoming transformation of the house!!!!!
Early to bed again
Night
Stacey
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Day 95 - 270 Days to Go
Another destruction day under our belts.
Won't go into many details, but the stairs are done.
Finished up pulling the last of the staples - sent Bill and the son to Anne and Brian's. I was too tired to wash up and be presentable.
BODY: Lit some candles, climbed into a soaking jacuzzi and soaked.
MIND: Put on some soft music and jest drifted for about 20 minutes.
I know it's only 7:30, but I'm ready for bed.
Night STacey
Won't go into many details, but the stairs are done.
Finished up pulling the last of the staples - sent Bill and the son to Anne and Brian's. I was too tired to wash up and be presentable.
BODY: Lit some candles, climbed into a soaking jacuzzi and soaked.
MIND: Put on some soft music and jest drifted for about 20 minutes.
I know it's only 7:30, but I'm ready for bed.
Night STacey
Friday, November 13, 2009
Day 94 - 271 Days to Go
Hats off to people who put in a 12 hour day! I'm exhausted. Got called in to work at the Hamptons school this morning. If the call had come in 10 minutes later, I would have been back in bed and ignoring the phone. Packed it in at 11:45 and hopped in the car to eat my tuna lunch. Drove to get Sam and we headed off to BVC. Watched the most moving movie I have seen in a long time - Sarah, Plain and Tall. (Glenn Close and Christopher Walken) - had a good cry. Finished up there at 4:00 - dropped Sam at home and headed over to the soccer center to pick up the son. (stopped off to pick up sub's first) On the way home, the son decided his bud was coming over (good thing I got extra sub's) We ate and then moved and 10,000 pound TV from downstairs to upstairs. I think I helped. Finished ripping up the carpet in the basement family room, removed the underlay (I no longer enjoy using glue), scraped off all the glue. Three hours later I'm ready for bed. I don't think I'll need any rocking tonight.
BODY: Didn't you read my blog. I'm pretty sure I got two days worth of exercise in. I'm still sweating.
MIND: I was going to whine and complain when I got home that I was too tired to work in the house, cause I had been up since 7:00 am. Then I remembered Bill had been up since 5:00 and he's put alot more strenuous work in the reno's than me. Again hats off to those who work 12 hour shifts.
Good night
(after a nice daquiri)
Stacey
BODY: Didn't you read my blog. I'm pretty sure I got two days worth of exercise in. I'm still sweating.
MIND: I was going to whine and complain when I got home that I was too tired to work in the house, cause I had been up since 7:00 am. Then I remembered Bill had been up since 5:00 and he's put alot more strenuous work in the reno's than me. Again hats off to those who work 12 hour shifts.
Good night
(after a nice daquiri)
Stacey
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Day 93 - 272 Days to Go
Busy, busy day!!!!!
I really am one of those people who works so much better under pressure.
I knew if I bought my Christmas tree full price it would go on sale, and it did. Thank goodness it was under 10 days so I was able to get the difference - 40 bucks is 40 bucks.
Was going to go and visit my mother-in-law, but woke up with stuffy feeling. Better wait til the weekend.
Spent the better part of the morning running errands and most of the afternoon pulling carpet! I'm going to be so glad when the destruction part is done!!!!
BODY: Over 12,000 steps again! Probably from running up and down the stairs to answer the telephone.
MIND: Told a small white lie - but it was for the good of the basement (and my sanity) Hope Alisa doesn't mind that she was my alibi. I'll make it up to the injured party next week!
Night, cause I'm really tired.
STacey
I really am one of those people who works so much better under pressure.
I knew if I bought my Christmas tree full price it would go on sale, and it did. Thank goodness it was under 10 days so I was able to get the difference - 40 bucks is 40 bucks.
Was going to go and visit my mother-in-law, but woke up with stuffy feeling. Better wait til the weekend.
Spent the better part of the morning running errands and most of the afternoon pulling carpet! I'm going to be so glad when the destruction part is done!!!!
BODY: Over 12,000 steps again! Probably from running up and down the stairs to answer the telephone.
MIND: Told a small white lie - but it was for the good of the basement (and my sanity) Hope Alisa doesn't mind that she was my alibi. I'll make it up to the injured party next week!
Night, cause I'm really tired.
STacey
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Day 92 - 273 Days to Go
Well it has begun. The infamous floor reno. Well actually the destruction has begun. Bill had quite a bit of the rug in the basement torn up and we worked on more of it tonight. My office is ready to new flooring. Tomorrow we hope to tackle one of the two bedrooms.
The morning started off with - what else - soccer. The son had a practise game. We picked up one of his teammates and headed to the soccer dome. The team didn't do well, but the son felt he had not a bad game. Mario, the ref, had the teams and fans stand for a moment of silence to honor our vetrans and current military persons.
Headed out to Costco to pick up some pictures and it was home for lunch and a quick 40 winks. Worked on the laundry and emptying rooms. Man do we have a lot of junk.
After supper, the son headed out for more soccer and Bill and I started to work on the office. Needless to say, I am one tired puppy right now.
BODY: I'm over 12,000 steps so far, and part of that was from walking laps at the soccer dome whilst waiting for the son's practice game to start.
MIND: "Life is easy through eyes filled with gratitude." Lousie Hay.... I send this quote out to many a soccer parent who I had discussions with today and who could use something else to focus on.
Night
Stacey
The morning started off with - what else - soccer. The son had a practise game. We picked up one of his teammates and headed to the soccer dome. The team didn't do well, but the son felt he had not a bad game. Mario, the ref, had the teams and fans stand for a moment of silence to honor our vetrans and current military persons.
Headed out to Costco to pick up some pictures and it was home for lunch and a quick 40 winks. Worked on the laundry and emptying rooms. Man do we have a lot of junk.
After supper, the son headed out for more soccer and Bill and I started to work on the office. Needless to say, I am one tired puppy right now.
BODY: I'm over 12,000 steps so far, and part of that was from walking laps at the soccer dome whilst waiting for the son's practice game to start.
MIND: "Life is easy through eyes filled with gratitude." Lousie Hay.... I send this quote out to many a soccer parent who I had discussions with today and who could use something else to focus on.
Night
Stacey
Day 91 - 274 Days to Go
Well it happened. I forgot to write my blog last night. Didn't postpone it, didn't delay it, just darn well forgot. I was so tired!!!!
It was a long day Tuesday. De lost the coin toss and had to drive me to the airport. She is a very independant, strong, brave, outgoing lady, but throw some freeways her way, and she gets a little flustered. Not sure why though, she did a great job and got me to the airport like a pro. The GPS system wasn't very helpful, although it did give us something to make comments to. So as De is driving she reminds me that she is not one of those people who makes a big fuss (emotionally) when people arrive or leave. But we were both a little teary eyed when it came time for the final hug. What a great friend. The time we spent together this weekend, made it seem like we haven't been apart for very long.
So I'm on the plane and there are maybe 30-40 people total on the entire plane. I'm thinking this is going to be easy to get a nap.!!! Didn't happen, I was cold, forgot to get a pillow and blanket, and the guy next to me kept sneezing and scaring the crap out of me (from the surprise sneeze, not the chance he might have H1N1)
Bill picked me up at the airport and we headed home - to a partially demolished home. Bill had started removing some of the carpet. So after a quick 45 mintues nap and a bite to eat, I joined him. I gave him his birthday present early and boy did it help. I had Todd pick me up these industrial SKIL scissors in Dallas and Bill used them on the carpet removal process - he sure had a smile on his face.
Then it was off to line dance lessons. Thank goodness I practised a little bit before I left. Then on to pick up the son at soccer practice and head home - to bed!!!!
BODY: I haven't been wearing my pedometer since I left, but I'm pretty sure the line dancing and the roaming the airport got me pretty close to 10,000 steps. But the best thing I did for my body was go to bed early and get a great night sleep.
MIND: I think I have been able to function on little sleep these past few days, because I have been so relaxed and spending time with great friends just give you a sense of peace.
Till Wednesday night.
Stacey
It was a long day Tuesday. De lost the coin toss and had to drive me to the airport. She is a very independant, strong, brave, outgoing lady, but throw some freeways her way, and she gets a little flustered. Not sure why though, she did a great job and got me to the airport like a pro. The GPS system wasn't very helpful, although it did give us something to make comments to. So as De is driving she reminds me that she is not one of those people who makes a big fuss (emotionally) when people arrive or leave. But we were both a little teary eyed when it came time for the final hug. What a great friend. The time we spent together this weekend, made it seem like we haven't been apart for very long.
So I'm on the plane and there are maybe 30-40 people total on the entire plane. I'm thinking this is going to be easy to get a nap.!!! Didn't happen, I was cold, forgot to get a pillow and blanket, and the guy next to me kept sneezing and scaring the crap out of me (from the surprise sneeze, not the chance he might have H1N1)
Bill picked me up at the airport and we headed home - to a partially demolished home. Bill had started removing some of the carpet. So after a quick 45 mintues nap and a bite to eat, I joined him. I gave him his birthday present early and boy did it help. I had Todd pick me up these industrial SKIL scissors in Dallas and Bill used them on the carpet removal process - he sure had a smile on his face.
Then it was off to line dance lessons. Thank goodness I practised a little bit before I left. Then on to pick up the son at soccer practice and head home - to bed!!!!
BODY: I haven't been wearing my pedometer since I left, but I'm pretty sure the line dancing and the roaming the airport got me pretty close to 10,000 steps. But the best thing I did for my body was go to bed early and get a great night sleep.
MIND: I think I have been able to function on little sleep these past few days, because I have been so relaxed and spending time with great friends just give you a sense of peace.
Till Wednesday night.
Stacey
Monday, November 9, 2009
Day 90 -275 Days to Go
It's Monday and my visit is just about over. Had a relaxing day today. De took the girls to school, we had breakfast then met Miss Cheryl for coffee. Made a quick pit stop to the Mac Store so De could check out the accessories for her new lap top. Came home, had some munchies, sat out by the pool to catch some rays and then it was time to pick up Cam from school. After everyone was home we took supper and went for a quick visit to Cheryl and Neils. Nice time.
So we're back, it's relax time and then off to bed.
BODY: Had some nice green tea this morning at our coffee visit and drank lots of water.
MIND: Sitting out by the pool, on the comfy chair, just chillin and taking in the atmosphere - so relaxing.
Night and be back home tomorrow.
Stacey
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Day 89 - 276 Days to Go
Well I think I am back on track. It is actually Day 89 - Sunday the 8th.
Belated Happy Birthday to my Mom from the 6th. I didn't actually forget - we took her for dinner on the previous Sunday and I did phone her on the 6th to wish her a happy birthday.
We left the lake house this morning around 9;30ish - but not before we had to take "Marley" home. There was a beautiful dog that followed the ladies after their walk on Saturday morning. This yellow lab was the most gentle, loving, well behaved dog ever. (not comparing to Maya at all) Now normally the dogs that show up at the lake house, spend the day and then head home, not Dakota (the name on the dog tag) She stuck around Saturday night and spent most of the night awake, protecting us from the armadillos. Well if barking loud is considered protecting, thats what she did. So Sunday morning, we thought it was best to take Dakota back home. We hoped into the "mule" along with Dakota and drove to where the ladies thought the dog had joined them on their walk. Not sure if it was actually her home because there was no answer when we knocked on the door, and the phone number on Dakota's tag was disconnected. But after encouraging Dakota to stay and not follow us, she turned and went back into the yard she originally emerged from. I hope that's where she belonged and she's being well taken care of. She would make somebody a great pet.
So De, myself and two other ladies left the lake house, stopped for breakfast at IHOP and continued home. Had my usual sunday nap, went out for supper and then watched a family movie.
BODY: The nap was much needed and my body appreciated it
MIND: I am going to have a lot to be greatful for tonight! I am a very lucky lady
Night
Stacey
Day 88 - 277 Days to Go
Finally, I don't have to keep the secret anymore. This blog is a day late, but with a very good reason. I am in Dallas and have been since 6:30 pm Friday Nov 6. Surprise De. Early Happy Birthday. If this wasn't on my list of things I wanted to do, it should have been and has since been added. I am very lucky to have been able to fly to Dallas and surprise my good friend De for her 40th birthday. Granted she won't be 40 until December, but early is even a better surprise. So let me do a little recap. Arrived in Dallas Friday night; Todd and the girls picked me up at the airport. Went to bed early. So we got up Saturday morning early, and waited for another friend of De's to arrive. Todd and the girls drove up and Elizabeth and myself followed. We headed out to the lake house where De and six girlfriends were having a scrapbooking weekend. When we arrived they had just got back from a long walk. Elizabeth got out first and De was really surprised. Then I come out of the car, with a Halloween mask on. It took De all of 2 minutes to figure out it was me. I am so getting into shape after this weekend. What a way to be recognized. After some introductions, lunch and clean up, we headed down to the lake. Poor Andrea had a little stumble into the ditch, but thankfully she wasn't seriously hurt. It was one of those awkward moments where it seemed funny at first, but not knowing the extent of her injuries made you stop and wonder..... By the end of the evening, it had become humorous. The weather was so warm - how warm you ask - well I believe I got a little sunburn sitting on the dock (of the bay)! Made a quick trip into town to the local fair (played with some puppies, one of which was a chihuahua, enjoyed some gospel music and took in the smells of some great cooking. It was an early night (for some of us). Fajitas, mojitos, and sparkle crafts were the highlight of the evening.
BODY: Sitting on the dock and soaking up the sun was relaxing, and made for some down time.
MIND: Laughing......best thing for the mind. With this group of ladies, there was something keeping us going all the time (and not just the ladies who put stamps on the wrong part of the envelope.)
Although this is a day later than it should be, it was previously recorded manually and just needed to be added when a computer was available.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Day 87 - 278 days to Go
Short Blog tonight. Really tired, somewhat hungry and I didn't get alot accomplished around the house. Promise to give more details tomorrow.
BODY: Not sure if not eaten counts as a good thing or bad thing for the body. But I haven't been hungry so i'd say that was a good thing.
MIND:
Anticipation -"But if we learn to think of it as anticipation, as learning, as growing, if we think of the time we spend waiting for the big things of life as an opportunity instead of a passing of time, what wonderful horizons open out! "
good night
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Day 86 - 279 Days to Go
What a busy day! Trying to get organized for this floor reno. Made a nice pot roast for supper. I love how the meat comes out soo tender after cooking for 5 1/2 hours. Hmmmm. Too bad I didn't get to enjoy the rest of it. After 3:30, I was in zoom mode. Left the house at 4:00 to pick up my niece from the C-Train station. Made a detour to her house first to pick up her soccer bag. Thank you to her sister for having it on the front porch for me. Had a couple of extra minutes to fill up with gas first. Dropped my niece off at soccer, and dropped off the bottles and a quick car wash with some of my bottle money. Ran home, picked up the son, took him to a soccer practise in Varsity. Left to go back to the soccer dome to pick up my niece. Ran her home to change and took her to work. I had hoped to squeeze in a manicure before I had to pick up the son, but the place close by was already closed! So I cleaned out my purse, made a few phone calls, and relaxed while I waited for soccer practice to end.
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today, but I'm pretty sure I got close to 10,000 steps if not over. I did give myself a pedicure when I got home. Feels nice and now time to put on my new comfy slippers.
MIND: Despite my hectic schedule today (I think I accomplish more when I'm under pressure) I managed to keep a level head and positive attend. How was I rewarded? When I went to fill up with gas, someone had left their gas coupon - I'm $1.47 richer than I was when I left the house! Positive energy always wins out.
Good night, and until tomorrow.
Stacey
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today, but I'm pretty sure I got close to 10,000 steps if not over. I did give myself a pedicure when I got home. Feels nice and now time to put on my new comfy slippers.
MIND: Despite my hectic schedule today (I think I accomplish more when I'm under pressure) I managed to keep a level head and positive attend. How was I rewarded? When I went to fill up with gas, someone had left their gas coupon - I'm $1.47 richer than I was when I left the house! Positive energy always wins out.
Good night, and until tomorrow.
Stacey
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Day 85 - 280 days to Go
Got a lot of running around done today.
Picked up my new Christmas tree. Last year Cdn Tire carried fiber obtic trees. We didn't get one for Christmas because we were going away to Dallas. When we went after Christmas to get one they were all sold out. So I have been checking into the store every few days and low and behold they had them today. Now I'm getting excited about Christmas.
Went to visit my mother-in-law afterwards. She looked good but was very tired. Had a lovely visit but then let her get some sleep. Afterwards, met up with a good friend for coffee. Haven't seen Neila in a couple of years. We used to work together at Royal Trust. I went to her wedding, she was supposed to come to mine in April of 1985, but her daughter decided it would be a good time to make an entrance into the world. She wasn't due until the end of July, so needless to say, she was early and small. So Neila and Roosevelt couldn't make our wedding. But I always know how old Michelle is because her birthday is 5 days before our wedding anniversary. She's going to be 25 next year.
Came home and had a quick nap. It wasn't restful though as I couldn't get warm. I hope I'm not coming down with something.
Anyway soccer in the evening, groceries at Co op and a quick visit with my Mom. Now I am ready for bed.
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today (couldn't find it, but it has since turned up)
MIND: Everything happens for a reason - and I am a firm believer in that. But boy, when it has to do with your own child, it's not as easy as it sounds. Just wants you to be able to make everything better.
Night
Stacey
Picked up my new Christmas tree. Last year Cdn Tire carried fiber obtic trees. We didn't get one for Christmas because we were going away to Dallas. When we went after Christmas to get one they were all sold out. So I have been checking into the store every few days and low and behold they had them today. Now I'm getting excited about Christmas.
Went to visit my mother-in-law afterwards. She looked good but was very tired. Had a lovely visit but then let her get some sleep. Afterwards, met up with a good friend for coffee. Haven't seen Neila in a couple of years. We used to work together at Royal Trust. I went to her wedding, she was supposed to come to mine in April of 1985, but her daughter decided it would be a good time to make an entrance into the world. She wasn't due until the end of July, so needless to say, she was early and small. So Neila and Roosevelt couldn't make our wedding. But I always know how old Michelle is because her birthday is 5 days before our wedding anniversary. She's going to be 25 next year.
Came home and had a quick nap. It wasn't restful though as I couldn't get warm. I hope I'm not coming down with something.
Anyway soccer in the evening, groceries at Co op and a quick visit with my Mom. Now I am ready for bed.
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today (couldn't find it, but it has since turned up)
MIND: Everything happens for a reason - and I am a firm believer in that. But boy, when it has to do with your own child, it's not as easy as it sounds. Just wants you to be able to make everything better.
Night
Stacey
Day 84 - 281 Days to Go
Just for the record, I did not forget to write my blog last night. The son had a case of major homework, so I didn't kick him off the computer like I normally do.
Tuesday was a major "get stuff done" day. Unfortunately I was all over the map. From laundry, to recycling kids posters, to moving photo albums and I finally ended up on the kitchen counter, cleaning the top of the cupboard shelves. Don't ask me how I got from point A to point T. Boy was it gross. It's right above the stove. The dust itself would have been just fine, but mix in all that oil residue. Well my 409 cleaner will need a refill soon.
Dropped the son off early to soccer so I could make my line dance class in time. Learned a new dance "The Little Red Book." The is class number 7 and the dances are starting to get a little more complicated. But fun class. Hurried out of there at 7:00 to get back to soccer to pick up the son. The traffic gods were on my side and made it with 10 mintues to spare.
The son is not a happy camper. He living through a life lesson and it's hard to explain to him. He has become quite the achiever (at many things, not just soccer) and he gets frustrated when people don't have the same goals. It breaks my heart to just stand by and not be able to fix things for him. I guess this is also a lesson for me, "mom's aren't super human." He's lucky to have a lot of people in his corner.
Went to bed, didn't sleep great, may got back to bed before I start my day!!!
Later
Stacey
Tuesday was a major "get stuff done" day. Unfortunately I was all over the map. From laundry, to recycling kids posters, to moving photo albums and I finally ended up on the kitchen counter, cleaning the top of the cupboard shelves. Don't ask me how I got from point A to point T. Boy was it gross. It's right above the stove. The dust itself would have been just fine, but mix in all that oil residue. Well my 409 cleaner will need a refill soon.
Dropped the son off early to soccer so I could make my line dance class in time. Learned a new dance "The Little Red Book." The is class number 7 and the dances are starting to get a little more complicated. But fun class. Hurried out of there at 7:00 to get back to soccer to pick up the son. The traffic gods were on my side and made it with 10 mintues to spare.
The son is not a happy camper. He living through a life lesson and it's hard to explain to him. He has become quite the achiever (at many things, not just soccer) and he gets frustrated when people don't have the same goals. It breaks my heart to just stand by and not be able to fix things for him. I guess this is also a lesson for me, "mom's aren't super human." He's lucky to have a lot of people in his corner.
Went to bed, didn't sleep great, may got back to bed before I start my day!!!
Later
Stacey
Monday, November 2, 2009
Day 83 - 282 Days to Go
Didn't get my nap today - and I survived.
I was on a roll all day. Got laundry started (finishing will have to be tomorrow), finished the last of the VHS dubbing tapes. Transferred more "stuff" out of my office, made supper for Bill, got the christmas cards for my mom done....... and that was all before 4:00
Had a great time working with the MVP little tykes. They are soo cute. I think the orange group is finally starting to figure out the process! There were a couple of kids who wouldn't let go of my hand today!!!!
The son had a soccer game after APEX so it was a long hang out at the soccer dome. My friend SE, finally made it to a game and it was nice to see her again! Also ran into a mom whose son used to play on the same team. It was great seeing her again. She is a great lady.
For someone who got alot accomplished today, my blog is pretty short. I'm ready for bed (lack of nap and all)
BODY: Over 12,000 steps (mostly from running with kids at soccer)
MIND: It is very easy to keep a smile on my face these days! Sorry Shaunen, but that's the way it is.....
Night
Stacey
I was on a roll all day. Got laundry started (finishing will have to be tomorrow), finished the last of the VHS dubbing tapes. Transferred more "stuff" out of my office, made supper for Bill, got the christmas cards for my mom done....... and that was all before 4:00
Had a great time working with the MVP little tykes. They are soo cute. I think the orange group is finally starting to figure out the process! There were a couple of kids who wouldn't let go of my hand today!!!!
The son had a soccer game after APEX so it was a long hang out at the soccer dome. My friend SE, finally made it to a game and it was nice to see her again! Also ran into a mom whose son used to play on the same team. It was great seeing her again. She is a great lady.
For someone who got alot accomplished today, my blog is pretty short. I'm ready for bed (lack of nap and all)
BODY: Over 12,000 steps (mostly from running with kids at soccer)
MIND: It is very easy to keep a smile on my face these days! Sorry Shaunen, but that's the way it is.....
Night
Stacey
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Day 82 - 283 Days To Go
It was a much calmer day in the universe of Stacey! I got alot accomplished today. I was pretty proud of myself yesterday for helping Bill change the tires on my car to the snow tires. Today I spent alot of the day hauling things out of my office. Seeing how we are getting floors done soon, we need to put away as much furniture as humanly possible. Good thing I just cleaned out the furnace room not long ago, because that is where a lot of the stuff is going for a bit.
Also finished transferring VHS tapes to DVD's. I probably would have gotten a lot more done if I hadn't stopped to watch now and then. My goodness Ashley and Patrick were cuties.
Bill and I spent some tire raking leaves. Normally this isn't a problem in our yard, but for some reason, all the leaves in the Hamptons decided to rest in our yard. We got 4 bags to take to the compost.
Tonight we picked up the son at Stefan's and then picked up Nana and took her out for supper for an early birthday dinner. Little does she know what's in store for her on Friday!!!!! (many of us don't know)
Well, I think I going to try and get to bed a little early tonight - maybe do some reading!!!!
BODY: Despite the amount of stuff I got done, my pedometer is just over 8000 steps. If it recorded all the bending I did today, I would have 20,000 I'm sure.
MIND: The fresh air, and visit with my mom, some reason has brought a calmness over me today!!!! I think I work better under pressure, and having this house ready for the flooring guys is a big pressure.
Night
Stacey
Also finished transferring VHS tapes to DVD's. I probably would have gotten a lot more done if I hadn't stopped to watch now and then. My goodness Ashley and Patrick were cuties.
Bill and I spent some tire raking leaves. Normally this isn't a problem in our yard, but for some reason, all the leaves in the Hamptons decided to rest in our yard. We got 4 bags to take to the compost.
Tonight we picked up the son at Stefan's and then picked up Nana and took her out for supper for an early birthday dinner. Little does she know what's in store for her on Friday!!!!! (many of us don't know)
Well, I think I going to try and get to bed a little early tonight - maybe do some reading!!!!
BODY: Despite the amount of stuff I got done, my pedometer is just over 8000 steps. If it recorded all the bending I did today, I would have 20,000 I'm sure.
MIND: The fresh air, and visit with my mom, some reason has brought a calmness over me today!!!! I think I work better under pressure, and having this house ready for the flooring guys is a big pressure.
Night
Stacey
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