What started off as a beautiful weather day, has once again ended in snow. But I'm going to stay optimistic and say, spring is just around the corner (under the bridge and over the mountain), but it's coming.
Had a fairly quiet Sunday. Woke up early, so I headed over to my mom's right away. I had promised that I would help her clean out her closet and drawers. Seems her wardrobe is multipling a little too fast for her space allottment. It took us just about two hours. I came home with three bags of clothes - 2 for donations, and one for laundry. Mom had other laundry there, but she was saving it for her granddaughter to do. (She thinks by having laundry ready, she might also get a visit out of it)
Now it can sometimes take me a week to get my laundry done, from beginning to end. So why is it, I had mom's laundry finished before supper time. And then it motivated me to actually get all my laundry done as well.
Ashley got home late Sunday night. It has been a busy 3 or 4 days at work for her. A horse show was going on, and there were quite a few entries. She was so exhausted I don't think she even noticed her new fish. Let me back up at bit. The previous weekend, Ashley and her beau went to the pet store and bought a "beta" fish. Ashley named it Dru (after Despicalbe Me character) Well Dru laster about 5 days. So the boyfriend returned the dearly departed to the pet store and got a replacement. Not sure what the new name is. That reminds me of the first fish Ashley ever got. It was when we were living in Lloydminster. Our friends Neil and Gwen, from Edmonton had visited us for the weekend. We went fish shopping the next day and Ashley (who was age 2) was quite adamant about naming the fish "Neil!"
Today was an exciting day. I got the son's birthday present. He is off to see Taylor Swift in Winnipeg (and of course he is taking his mother) Floor seats, row 3. Patrick's more excited to see Ed Sheeran, but I'll be singing with Miss Taylor. Patrick's birthday isn't until April, so it's a secret. Oh who am I kidding, I couldn't keep something this exciting from him. I called him this evening and told his the good news. Whooo hooo. (I tried Rose, I really tried)
Well I better get my calendar up to date. Lots of activities coming up.
later
Stacey
Monday, February 25, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Day 5 of February
I can honestly say, I haven't felt this tired in a long time.
The past week was a busy, but fun one.
Thursday night a girl friend and I went to Jubilations Dinner Theatre (previously won the radio) It was a take off of NCIS. A job well done. I love bobbing along to the music. Unfortunatley except for my date and myself, I couldn't see any other movements in the people around us. I'm going to give the patrons the benefit of the doubt: either A) they all forgot their hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing; B) The music was too young for them or C) they were having too much of a good time, they were entranced with all around them.
Friday night was another outting. The President of Bill's company had a small social gathering. I was a little leery at first about going. Usually Bill ends up on the phone with work, and not knowing most of the people, makes it a stressful evening. Well, I was pleasantly surprised how friendly the wifes/ladies were. I met some really nice ladies and the evening seemed to end too fast. The format of the night was also different. There was a chef and a wine expert. The wine expert Amy would bring out a type of wine that was to be paired with the course the chef had prepared. I didn't dabble in the wines too much (DD), or the champagne. The food were exotic with different cheeses, fresh made crab cakes, sushi, and even poached quail eggs. It was just before midnight when we left and we were one of the lasts. And this house.......they had just sold it, with some of the furniture still set up. Awesome. If I were going to upsize, this would be a way to go. But like Bill says, we need to downsize the house and up size the garage!!!!!
Saturday morning came way too fast. I can't figure out why I'm the one that never drinks when we're out and yet I always seemed to be the one that feels like they have been drinking? I managed to make a trip into one of my stores, but then it was home to bed for a long nap.
Off to bed now.
Stacey
The past week was a busy, but fun one.
Thursday night a girl friend and I went to Jubilations Dinner Theatre (previously won the radio) It was a take off of NCIS. A job well done. I love bobbing along to the music. Unfortunatley except for my date and myself, I couldn't see any other movements in the people around us. I'm going to give the patrons the benefit of the doubt: either A) they all forgot their hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing; B) The music was too young for them or C) they were having too much of a good time, they were entranced with all around them.
Friday night was another outting. The President of Bill's company had a small social gathering. I was a little leery at first about going. Usually Bill ends up on the phone with work, and not knowing most of the people, makes it a stressful evening. Well, I was pleasantly surprised how friendly the wifes/ladies were. I met some really nice ladies and the evening seemed to end too fast. The format of the night was also different. There was a chef and a wine expert. The wine expert Amy would bring out a type of wine that was to be paired with the course the chef had prepared. I didn't dabble in the wines too much (DD), or the champagne. The food were exotic with different cheeses, fresh made crab cakes, sushi, and even poached quail eggs. It was just before midnight when we left and we were one of the lasts. And this house.......they had just sold it, with some of the furniture still set up. Awesome. If I were going to upsize, this would be a way to go. But like Bill says, we need to downsize the house and up size the garage!!!!!
Saturday morning came way too fast. I can't figure out why I'm the one that never drinks when we're out and yet I always seemed to be the one that feels like they have been drinking? I managed to make a trip into one of my stores, but then it was home to bed for a long nap.
Off to bed now.
Stacey
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Day 4 of February
Happy Valentines Day.
Had a nice dinner with the hubby. I made fried rice (it was supposed to be made Monday, but things kept popping up) and crab legs. Then we enjoyed a nice glass of wine (k, mine was mixed with ginger ale, to enhance the flavor (or mask it). This will be our 34th Valentines Day spent together - 28 or those married. That means we must have been together since I was 17---- oh wait, we have!!!!
It's hard to believe, but it has been 30 years since my Dad passed away. I can't believe it has been that long. I was talking to Mom tonight on the phone, and she couldn't believe it has been that long either. I remember the day, but more importantly, I remember a lot of good memories of my Dad too. One funny story: There was a soap opera on TV at the time. It was a spin off of Another world. There was a father and daughter in this show; a rich oil guy and his spoiled daughter - She called her daddy "Striker" and her name was Rennie (or Renna). For the longest time, dad and I used to refer to each other as these two character. I'm not sure how Dad knew about this soap opera, because he was always at work during the day.... There were times, when in my youth when I would go to work with Dad. He was an electrician, and he'd let me come along on jobs, and I got to pull wire or hand him his tools. : )
I saw an interesting "action" today. I was driving in the S.W. and a car went speeding by me. We eventually met up at a set of lights. Then this truck pulls up beside me, but behind this speeder. For a reason, unbeknownst to me, the driver of the truck gets out of his vehicle, walks up to the driver of the speeding car, takes their picture, then goes behind the car and takes a picture of the license plate. My imagination would have me believe the truck driver, caught the speeder doing something distracting in their car, and was trying to frighten them. I know that would freak me out. Another good reason for not talking or texting (of whatever else could be distracting) and driving.
Off to get some much needed rest.
Night
Stacey
Had a nice dinner with the hubby. I made fried rice (it was supposed to be made Monday, but things kept popping up) and crab legs. Then we enjoyed a nice glass of wine (k, mine was mixed with ginger ale, to enhance the flavor (or mask it). This will be our 34th Valentines Day spent together - 28 or those married. That means we must have been together since I was 17---- oh wait, we have!!!!
It's hard to believe, but it has been 30 years since my Dad passed away. I can't believe it has been that long. I was talking to Mom tonight on the phone, and she couldn't believe it has been that long either. I remember the day, but more importantly, I remember a lot of good memories of my Dad too. One funny story: There was a soap opera on TV at the time. It was a spin off of Another world. There was a father and daughter in this show; a rich oil guy and his spoiled daughter - She called her daddy "Striker" and her name was Rennie (or Renna). For the longest time, dad and I used to refer to each other as these two character. I'm not sure how Dad knew about this soap opera, because he was always at work during the day.... There were times, when in my youth when I would go to work with Dad. He was an electrician, and he'd let me come along on jobs, and I got to pull wire or hand him his tools. : )
I saw an interesting "action" today. I was driving in the S.W. and a car went speeding by me. We eventually met up at a set of lights. Then this truck pulls up beside me, but behind this speeder. For a reason, unbeknownst to me, the driver of the truck gets out of his vehicle, walks up to the driver of the speeding car, takes their picture, then goes behind the car and takes a picture of the license plate. My imagination would have me believe the truck driver, caught the speeder doing something distracting in their car, and was trying to frighten them. I know that would freak me out. Another good reason for not talking or texting (of whatever else could be distracting) and driving.
Off to get some much needed rest.
Night
Stacey
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Day 3 of February
Well it is Wednesday morning and I am reflecting on what I accomplished yesterday and what I learned.
The day had an early start to it. I had to go to one of my stores for an inventory. I finished up there and headed over to another store to get some boxes put out. On the way home I stopped for milk - and as usual milk usually involves 15 to 20 other things. Thankfully I listened to the little voice in my head and got a buggy as I headed into Superstore. $150.00 later I left the store only to discover, I couldn't remember where I parked my car. Again this isn't such an abnormality that I should be concerned. Other times that I have misplaced my car, I eventually found it and it was only one maybe two rows off. This time I was 4 rows off. I could barely hear the squeek of my remote. Which brings me to another point. What did we used to do before we had the remote locks. Maybe the police received more false alarms about stolen cars.
So I loaded the groceries into the house and decided I had better take a look for my cell phone. I was sure I had seen it in the morning. And I was also sure I had put it in my purse. Butduring my entire excursion during the day , I could not locate it. When I got home I grabbed the house phone and proceeded to dial my cell number........ Couldn't hear a thing in the house. Took the house phone into the garage....dialed again and listened....still nothing. I made another trip to the basement and tried dialing again; I figured it must have at least been on vibrate and I could "feel" it. But no, nothing. Well, I guess I could use a new, updated cell phone anyway. I get on the computer and find a number for our cell phone company. After pushing a million buttons, I finally get a human voice, And it was a very nice, and helpful human voice. I said "Sorry to bother you, but I think I've lost my phone, what do you need from me and what do I do?" He must have realized I was a first time lost phone virgin and he carefully walked me through a few questions. Once he determined I was who I said I was, he asked me when I had my phone last. Then he wanted the PIN number. As I am moving papers around on my desk, guess what I found..... Yup. My cell phone. I always tell the kids to move two things before they say they can't find something. I should follow my advice. I quickly apologize to the gentleman on the phone and to my amusement he compliments himself on how good he is. I agree. Now if that, on top of my lost car in the parking lot, doesn't make you smile or at least bring a giggle to your throat, well life must not be going well for some.
I put the groceries away and was just settling on the couch for some Maya snuggle time, (or what I like to call a nap) and I hear the garage door open. Now it's only 2:30 in the afternoon....turns out Ashley had the day off and she popped in, also for some Maya snuggle time (same). Then my daughter presented me with a Valentine's gift (I guess she's going to snuggle elsewhere for the next few days) It was a gift card for a pedicure and nail tips at my favorite salon. By the time we finished chit chatting, I no longer needed a snuggle.
Around 6:00 p.m. I headed out for my date with my brother in law Brian. We were off to see a play "The Kite Runner." As I'm driving to the theatre, I make a quick call to Mom (I don't want her to wonder whats wrong with me if she doesn't hear from me) I had the best conversation with her, and she still had a smile in her voice from our day together the previous Saturday. I had invited Mom to a baby shower for Tucker, and to help celebrate Chinese New Year. Mom's comment to me on my blue tooth was "That was the happiest day in my life." I'm glad we were able to make her day, but I was certain my birth was the happiest day of her life.........
Anyway, I met Brian, we watched the play, and what a play it was. I had never read the book, or seen the movie, but it was a very moving play.
It was an early night and I was home by 10:30.
Well, it's swimming day with the kids, so I better get my swimsuit out of the car. It's probably soo cold.
Later
Stacey
The day had an early start to it. I had to go to one of my stores for an inventory. I finished up there and headed over to another store to get some boxes put out. On the way home I stopped for milk - and as usual milk usually involves 15 to 20 other things. Thankfully I listened to the little voice in my head and got a buggy as I headed into Superstore. $150.00 later I left the store only to discover, I couldn't remember where I parked my car. Again this isn't such an abnormality that I should be concerned. Other times that I have misplaced my car, I eventually found it and it was only one maybe two rows off. This time I was 4 rows off. I could barely hear the squeek of my remote. Which brings me to another point. What did we used to do before we had the remote locks. Maybe the police received more false alarms about stolen cars.
So I loaded the groceries into the house and decided I had better take a look for my cell phone. I was sure I had seen it in the morning. And I was also sure I had put it in my purse. Butduring my entire excursion during the day , I could not locate it. When I got home I grabbed the house phone and proceeded to dial my cell number........ Couldn't hear a thing in the house. Took the house phone into the garage....dialed again and listened....still nothing. I made another trip to the basement and tried dialing again; I figured it must have at least been on vibrate and I could "feel" it. But no, nothing. Well, I guess I could use a new, updated cell phone anyway. I get on the computer and find a number for our cell phone company. After pushing a million buttons, I finally get a human voice, And it was a very nice, and helpful human voice. I said "Sorry to bother you, but I think I've lost my phone, what do you need from me and what do I do?" He must have realized I was a first time lost phone virgin and he carefully walked me through a few questions. Once he determined I was who I said I was, he asked me when I had my phone last. Then he wanted the PIN number. As I am moving papers around on my desk, guess what I found..... Yup. My cell phone. I always tell the kids to move two things before they say they can't find something. I should follow my advice. I quickly apologize to the gentleman on the phone and to my amusement he compliments himself on how good he is. I agree. Now if that, on top of my lost car in the parking lot, doesn't make you smile or at least bring a giggle to your throat, well life must not be going well for some.
I put the groceries away and was just settling on the couch for some Maya snuggle time, (or what I like to call a nap) and I hear the garage door open. Now it's only 2:30 in the afternoon....turns out Ashley had the day off and she popped in, also for some Maya snuggle time (same). Then my daughter presented me with a Valentine's gift (I guess she's going to snuggle elsewhere for the next few days) It was a gift card for a pedicure and nail tips at my favorite salon. By the time we finished chit chatting, I no longer needed a snuggle.
Around 6:00 p.m. I headed out for my date with my brother in law Brian. We were off to see a play "The Kite Runner." As I'm driving to the theatre, I make a quick call to Mom (I don't want her to wonder whats wrong with me if she doesn't hear from me) I had the best conversation with her, and she still had a smile in her voice from our day together the previous Saturday. I had invited Mom to a baby shower for Tucker, and to help celebrate Chinese New Year. Mom's comment to me on my blue tooth was "That was the happiest day in my life." I'm glad we were able to make her day, but I was certain my birth was the happiest day of her life.........
Anyway, I met Brian, we watched the play, and what a play it was. I had never read the book, or seen the movie, but it was a very moving play.
It was an early night and I was home by 10:30.
Well, it's swimming day with the kids, so I better get my swimsuit out of the car. It's probably soo cold.
Later
Stacey
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Day 2 of February
Hope I didn't startle anyone by blogging two days in a row.
It's Wednesday and that means half the work week is over. It has been a long day, only because I left the house around 8:30 am this morning and didn't get back until 3:30 ish. For me, that is a long day.
Had to take a little one for a doctor's appointment this morning, and then took my mom grocery shopping this afternoon. I don't think mom really needed to get too much, but just wanted to get out of her dreary room and get some fresh air.
I bought a few groceries as well (shoot I missed 10% Tuesday at Safeway yesterday). Brought the groceries inside the house, put them on the counter, and then I got a lesson in Salsa. Even if it is in bag, if a large plastic bottle of Salsa falls from the island counter, and hits a hardwood floor, streams and blots and liquid and solids of all sorts will splatter a long, long way. It we want to find a bright side to this story - my kitchen floor got the wash it so rightly deserved; and..... I only lost 1/8 of the salsa.
Bill just took off for a golf meeting that he suddenly remembered; kids are not coming home tonight - ahhh, Maya and I are going to get our PJ's on and go read a good book.
Later
Stacey
It's Wednesday and that means half the work week is over. It has been a long day, only because I left the house around 8:30 am this morning and didn't get back until 3:30 ish. For me, that is a long day.
Had to take a little one for a doctor's appointment this morning, and then took my mom grocery shopping this afternoon. I don't think mom really needed to get too much, but just wanted to get out of her dreary room and get some fresh air.
I bought a few groceries as well (shoot I missed 10% Tuesday at Safeway yesterday). Brought the groceries inside the house, put them on the counter, and then I got a lesson in Salsa. Even if it is in bag, if a large plastic bottle of Salsa falls from the island counter, and hits a hardwood floor, streams and blots and liquid and solids of all sorts will splatter a long, long way. It we want to find a bright side to this story - my kitchen floor got the wash it so rightly deserved; and..... I only lost 1/8 of the salsa.
Bill just took off for a golf meeting that he suddenly remembered; kids are not coming home tonight - ahhh, Maya and I are going to get our PJ's on and go read a good book.
Later
Stacey
Day 1 of February
I must be dreaming, but I thought for sure I had already made a blog for February. I guess not. It may be posted in my mind somewhere. If I find it, I'll put it down.
It's already February 6th. I guess that's not too far into the month.
Have a funny, but "scary" story to share from yesterday. We had taken the three kids for a walk. Along comes this nice young lady and her big light chocolate brown lab. Now even though the lab was big, I'm pretty sure it was still young. She stopped so the kids could see the dog. We inquired if it was ok for the kids to pet "kinny". This was such a friendly dog. The kids were in their glory - even little J.J. who is usually frightened by all four legged creatures. This dog likes to dig, and was eating the snow (we explained that it was ok for dogs to eat snow, but not people), and every now and then the dog would come across a twig, which he also ate. The owner explained that Kinny was a sniffer dog, and last week she was in an off leash area, in a ravine and Kinny was doing was Kinny does best, sniffing and digging. Apparently Kinny came across somebody's stash of "weed" (not weeds) and ate them. The owner had to take poor Kinny to the vet and treat her for drug overdose. I would love to sit in that ravine and wait for the "weed owners" to show up and see their expression when they discover their stash missing.
Finally my pin hole glasses arrived yesterday. It's amazing and mysterious how they work. I can sit at the island in the kitchen and see the clock on the wall, it's blurry, but I can see the time. I put on the glasses and it's no longer blurry. I can also sit at the island and look at the time on the microwave, and I can't actually make out the time. But I put on the pin hole glasses and I can actually see the time. Without going into detail about who, what, where, when and why (that's what google is for), I even got Bill to give them a try while watching TV. We've decided to leave them on the table by the T.V.and try and use them for 10-20 minutes each night (longer if we want). I am so open to trying new things, but to actually get Bill on board is amazing.
I did my recertification last weekend for my CPR and child CPR. I'm good for another three years. Next weekend is also a busy one. 30 day party for baby Tucker and Chinese New Year celebration. I'm a little sad that both my kids won't be around. Patirck of course is busying with mid-terms and Ashley is working all weekend, a small horse show. Guess this is what happens when they grow up..... Sometimes I want my babies back.
Off to look after someone elses' babies.
Stacey
It's already February 6th. I guess that's not too far into the month.
Have a funny, but "scary" story to share from yesterday. We had taken the three kids for a walk. Along comes this nice young lady and her big light chocolate brown lab. Now even though the lab was big, I'm pretty sure it was still young. She stopped so the kids could see the dog. We inquired if it was ok for the kids to pet "kinny". This was such a friendly dog. The kids were in their glory - even little J.J. who is usually frightened by all four legged creatures. This dog likes to dig, and was eating the snow (we explained that it was ok for dogs to eat snow, but not people), and every now and then the dog would come across a twig, which he also ate. The owner explained that Kinny was a sniffer dog, and last week she was in an off leash area, in a ravine and Kinny was doing was Kinny does best, sniffing and digging. Apparently Kinny came across somebody's stash of "weed" (not weeds) and ate them. The owner had to take poor Kinny to the vet and treat her for drug overdose. I would love to sit in that ravine and wait for the "weed owners" to show up and see their expression when they discover their stash missing.
Finally my pin hole glasses arrived yesterday. It's amazing and mysterious how they work. I can sit at the island in the kitchen and see the clock on the wall, it's blurry, but I can see the time. I put on the glasses and it's no longer blurry. I can also sit at the island and look at the time on the microwave, and I can't actually make out the time. But I put on the pin hole glasses and I can actually see the time. Without going into detail about who, what, where, when and why (that's what google is for), I even got Bill to give them a try while watching TV. We've decided to leave them on the table by the T.V.and try and use them for 10-20 minutes each night (longer if we want). I am so open to trying new things, but to actually get Bill on board is amazing.
I did my recertification last weekend for my CPR and child CPR. I'm good for another three years. Next weekend is also a busy one. 30 day party for baby Tucker and Chinese New Year celebration. I'm a little sad that both my kids won't be around. Patirck of course is busying with mid-terms and Ashley is working all weekend, a small horse show. Guess this is what happens when they grow up..... Sometimes I want my babies back.
Off to look after someone elses' babies.
Stacey
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