The snow is almost melted and what do my eyes first set sights on - a dandelion! That is just wrong. I got a lot accomplished today or it at least feels like I got alot accomplished.
The son had his last driving lesson this afternoon. I guess I'll just wait for him to suggest a time to take his test. But boy I think he is going to be in for a big learning lesson. He mentioned the other day if he would drive to school on Monday and Wednesday's so he could go to soccer stuff right after school. Whoa wait a minute. What about me! Apparently I don't do anything on those days, so I really don't need a vehicle. My suggestion - get a job and buy a car.
He also had another "driver moment". I'm still waiting for him to take responsibility on this one. Apparently it was all my fault. I dropped the son off to get his hair cut and then I parked right next door to pick up a few groceries. Well the son finished and met me in the store. We were going through check out and the son said he could carry the bags and then asks me for the key. I gave him the key and stayed to finish paying the cashier. Pretty son I hear a car alarm outside and it sounds very similar to my car. Sure enough I walk out the door and there is my car, with all the bags of groceries sitting on the road behind the CRV. The alarm is going off; then stops; then goes off. So I get to the vehicle, open the door and the alarm goes off again. Now there are two alarm systems; the one that is on the regular key and the attachment one. I have been using just the key alarm for the past month or so as the battery was dead in the other alarm. Bill has since replaced the battery for me. Being the horrible mother that I am, I neglected to tell the son that as he grabbed my keys and headed for the vehicle. How could I have forgotten? All it took to fix was a push of the attachment alarm and it was all fixed. Embarrasing - only for one of us, because I have done that too many times to be freaked out anymore.
BODY: 30 minutes on the treamill; ab workout and 10,000 steps. My goal is to keep up the pace for a week; then we'll see from there.
MIND: Louise Hay "I am gentle with myself, knowing that I am doing the best I can with the knowledge and understanding I have"
Good Night
Stacey
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Day 268 - 97 Days to Go
Did not get a lot of sleep last night - mostly the coughing kept me awake. But when I got up in the morning, I felt 50% better. I thought for sure I'd be sleeping back in my bed by tonight, but don't want to keep Bill awake all night, so will give it one more night on the couch (or the daughter's sandy bed)
Worked this morning, and I could tell by my lack of patience with a couple of kids, that I wasn't feeling 100%. Normally, I try and find other routes to deal with them; today it was do it my way!!!!!
Came home and went right back to bed. By the time I got up, it was time to make supper. Finished some laundry and started on some cupcakes. We are doing a bug theme at school, so I thought I would copy Alisa's cupcake creation she made for Caylee's birthday. Hopefully the kids will forgive me for being so impatient with them.
The son had soccer after supper so he drove us there. Now I have to set up this scenario, and hopefully it was come out as funny as when it happened. I have permission from the son to blog this (well technically I told him I was going to blog it and he didn't object) So the son is getting much more confident with his driving. I've tried to explain he should practice with the radio off to concentrate, but apparently I'm being a prude. That's another story for another time. Anyway, we driving down a road; he needs to turn left at the next set of lights; he signals and gets into turning lane. Now it is a long turning lane for the intersection with the lights. You could actually turn left from this turning lane, one intersection before the lights. The car in front of us puts his signal light on at the first intersection, but with the intention of turning at the second interestion where the lights are. The son so proudly tells me that he didn't put his signal lights on until he approached the intersection with the lights; where he was going to turn. "not like the idiot in front of me" he says in his cocky voice. So the light turns green for a left turn; the "idiot" in front of us turns left; the son turns left and then shouts "OMG, I had the wrong signal light on." I almost wanted him to catch up to the car in front of us and apologize for calling them an idiot. Been there, done that!!!! Hopefully it was a lesson learned.
BODY: Back on schedule with my juice and vitamins today. And lots and lots of water.
MIND: Louise Hay "I joyously give to Life, and Life lovingly gives to me."
Good night
Stacey
Worked this morning, and I could tell by my lack of patience with a couple of kids, that I wasn't feeling 100%. Normally, I try and find other routes to deal with them; today it was do it my way!!!!!
Came home and went right back to bed. By the time I got up, it was time to make supper. Finished some laundry and started on some cupcakes. We are doing a bug theme at school, so I thought I would copy Alisa's cupcake creation she made for Caylee's birthday. Hopefully the kids will forgive me for being so impatient with them.
The son had soccer after supper so he drove us there. Now I have to set up this scenario, and hopefully it was come out as funny as when it happened. I have permission from the son to blog this (well technically I told him I was going to blog it and he didn't object) So the son is getting much more confident with his driving. I've tried to explain he should practice with the radio off to concentrate, but apparently I'm being a prude. That's another story for another time. Anyway, we driving down a road; he needs to turn left at the next set of lights; he signals and gets into turning lane. Now it is a long turning lane for the intersection with the lights. You could actually turn left from this turning lane, one intersection before the lights. The car in front of us puts his signal light on at the first intersection, but with the intention of turning at the second interestion where the lights are. The son so proudly tells me that he didn't put his signal lights on until he approached the intersection with the lights; where he was going to turn. "not like the idiot in front of me" he says in his cocky voice. So the light turns green for a left turn; the "idiot" in front of us turns left; the son turns left and then shouts "OMG, I had the wrong signal light on." I almost wanted him to catch up to the car in front of us and apologize for calling them an idiot. Been there, done that!!!! Hopefully it was a lesson learned.
BODY: Back on schedule with my juice and vitamins today. And lots and lots of water.
MIND: Louise Hay "I joyously give to Life, and Life lovingly gives to me."
Good night
Stacey
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 267 - 98 Days to Go
A nice relaxing Wednesday.
Talked to the daughter today on Facebook. Isn't technology wonderful. It was just after 5:00 here and she said it was Thursday morning around 7:00 am. They were staying in a little vacation house. Spent 8 hours on a boat today watching the dolphins and porpoises. I guess she isn't diving this trip. Apparently she will be doing some disecting though. To think I just have to turn my computer on and see an entry from her and know she is ok. I remember when Bill and I were dating and he was living in Edmonton. I would wait for a letter to arrive in the mail to find out what the plans were going to be for the month. I wouldn't dare call as the long distance charges would have been so expensive. And yes I used to walk to school in 10 foot snow drifts; 2 miles uphill both ways. And we always think we are never going to sound like our parents. I wonder what stores our children will be telling their children in 25 years. "remember when we could only communicate via Facebook and now I can transport you right into my house!!!'
It was a nice and relaxing day; mostly because I made it that way. Started laundry this morning and I believe I have one load left. Made some quiche for supper. But the neatest thing that happened to day was Kijiji. No, I didn't visit some country like the daughter. I went on the website to try and unload a wooden table. I put a picture and description on Kijiji; went and did the same on Facebook, and by the time I got back to my emails, I had already had a response. A lady in a nearby community came and picked it up this afternoon. I'll be going through my things this weekend to dispose of what I can.
BODY: I forgot to put on my pedometer tody. I wore it to bed last night and then when I got up to shower, I totally forgot about reattaching it. So I guess the best thing I did for my body today was the nice facial I had after my shower.
MIND: Louise Hay "My work space is a pleasure to be in. There is mutual respect with my co-workers."
Good Night
Stacey
Talked to the daughter today on Facebook. Isn't technology wonderful. It was just after 5:00 here and she said it was Thursday morning around 7:00 am. They were staying in a little vacation house. Spent 8 hours on a boat today watching the dolphins and porpoises. I guess she isn't diving this trip. Apparently she will be doing some disecting though. To think I just have to turn my computer on and see an entry from her and know she is ok. I remember when Bill and I were dating and he was living in Edmonton. I would wait for a letter to arrive in the mail to find out what the plans were going to be for the month. I wouldn't dare call as the long distance charges would have been so expensive. And yes I used to walk to school in 10 foot snow drifts; 2 miles uphill both ways. And we always think we are never going to sound like our parents. I wonder what stores our children will be telling their children in 25 years. "remember when we could only communicate via Facebook and now I can transport you right into my house!!!'
It was a nice and relaxing day; mostly because I made it that way. Started laundry this morning and I believe I have one load left. Made some quiche for supper. But the neatest thing that happened to day was Kijiji. No, I didn't visit some country like the daughter. I went on the website to try and unload a wooden table. I put a picture and description on Kijiji; went and did the same on Facebook, and by the time I got back to my emails, I had already had a response. A lady in a nearby community came and picked it up this afternoon. I'll be going through my things this weekend to dispose of what I can.
BODY: I forgot to put on my pedometer tody. I wore it to bed last night and then when I got up to shower, I totally forgot about reattaching it. So I guess the best thing I did for my body today was the nice facial I had after my shower.
MIND: Louise Hay "My work space is a pleasure to be in. There is mutual respect with my co-workers."
Good Night
Stacey
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day 266 - 99 Days to Go
I really have trouble with the "illness" issue. I'm still feeling somewhat "croupy/coughing/stuffy. Now I know it would be a very big inconvenience for me to miss work - mostly because with the student adult ratio, a person from upstairs in the church would have to be brought down. I don't feel bad enough that I need to stay home - I'd still run out and do errands. But, spreading the germs is probably not a great idea. Then I get to work, and most of the kids are already sniffing and coughing. Now I could have called the preschool Monday and given the teacher a heads up; but what if I had felt better by Tuesday. Such turmoil!!!!!
I was actually surprised the number of students that did come to school today as the weather was still not very nice. There was a wind warning and it made the temperature seem much colder than it was.
Finished work and did my Safeways shopping. 10% tuesday - 1st Tuesday of each month. Still have a couple of items to get that Safeways didn't have. Superstore or Costco next couple of days.
Then I headed down for hair cut and color. Not a trim; not highlights; but the full meal deal. Well it's short - pixie cut short - and red - auburn red. The lady who did it, just opened her salon. She's from England and is related to soccer people we know (don't need to get into the entire geneology here) I received a gift certificate - and she did an amazing job. Would definetly go back to her (in Heritage Plaza) I told the son he'll have to try there next. She anxious to work on his hair.
So headed home in rush hour (although I think it's always rush hour on Crowchild Trail) Got home in time to help the son make supper. He had started everything I asked, but after cleaning out the freezed discovered there was no meat. He thought I was tricking him. Good thing I picked up chicken.
Did a bit of paper work and now I off to bed - the daughter's bed once again. I really don't want to give this to Bill. He's way to busy at work to be sick, and of course he's not one to take any time off either.
Am thinking of S-H-A-U-N-A-N and hoping she is having a wonderful time on her short trip. Hopefully the weather is much nicer on the west coast.
BODY: Besides my cup of lovely hot tea; the haircut and color perked me up 99.99 %.
MIND: Louise Hay "I release all fears and doubts." How else could I have told the hairdresser to do whatever she wanted (as long as it was short)
Good Night
Stacey
I was actually surprised the number of students that did come to school today as the weather was still not very nice. There was a wind warning and it made the temperature seem much colder than it was.
Finished work and did my Safeways shopping. 10% tuesday - 1st Tuesday of each month. Still have a couple of items to get that Safeways didn't have. Superstore or Costco next couple of days.
Then I headed down for hair cut and color. Not a trim; not highlights; but the full meal deal. Well it's short - pixie cut short - and red - auburn red. The lady who did it, just opened her salon. She's from England and is related to soccer people we know (don't need to get into the entire geneology here) I received a gift certificate - and she did an amazing job. Would definetly go back to her (in Heritage Plaza) I told the son he'll have to try there next. She anxious to work on his hair.
So headed home in rush hour (although I think it's always rush hour on Crowchild Trail) Got home in time to help the son make supper. He had started everything I asked, but after cleaning out the freezed discovered there was no meat. He thought I was tricking him. Good thing I picked up chicken.
Did a bit of paper work and now I off to bed - the daughter's bed once again. I really don't want to give this to Bill. He's way to busy at work to be sick, and of course he's not one to take any time off either.
Am thinking of S-H-A-U-N-A-N and hoping she is having a wonderful time on her short trip. Hopefully the weather is much nicer on the west coast.
BODY: Besides my cup of lovely hot tea; the haircut and color perked me up 99.99 %.
MIND: Louise Hay "I release all fears and doubts." How else could I have told the hairdresser to do whatever she wanted (as long as it was short)
Good Night
Stacey
Monday, May 3, 2010
Day 265 - 100 Days to Go
In hindsight of this cold, there were many things I could (not should) have done that would have helped. I will remember them for next time! (oil of oregano; keeping up with my juice; being more pro-active with my iron) Why do we always forget to take care of ourselves.
Another day wasted in bed. Ok, not wasted, because it felt sooo good. I did get the kitchen cleaned up and soccer duty taken care of.
Enjoying a nice cup of hot tea (from Seattle) whilst typing my blog. cough cough!!!
I think my voice sounds kinda sexy - maybe if I stop singing, it would heal faster.
I tracked the daughter's flight to Hong Kong today. What a long flight. My understanding from her Facebook page last night, is that the flight was quite empty so she probably got a couple of seats to herself. Lucky for the other passengers. I warned her she might be seated next to a talker or a bathroom break person for the entire trip.
BODY: Sleep, hot tea, sleep, tylenol cold, and more sleep. I feel better already
MIND: I've almost finished reading Life after Life - by Raymond Moody. It sure makes you think about experiencing near death experiences.
Good night
Stacey
Another day wasted in bed. Ok, not wasted, because it felt sooo good. I did get the kitchen cleaned up and soccer duty taken care of.
Enjoying a nice cup of hot tea (from Seattle) whilst typing my blog. cough cough!!!
I think my voice sounds kinda sexy - maybe if I stop singing, it would heal faster.
I tracked the daughter's flight to Hong Kong today. What a long flight. My understanding from her Facebook page last night, is that the flight was quite empty so she probably got a couple of seats to herself. Lucky for the other passengers. I warned her she might be seated next to a talker or a bathroom break person for the entire trip.
BODY: Sleep, hot tea, sleep, tylenol cold, and more sleep. I feel better already
MIND: I've almost finished reading Life after Life - by Raymond Moody. It sure makes you think about experiencing near death experiences.
Good night
Stacey
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Day 264 - 101 Days to Go
Where did that come from? Out of no where came this congestion. Well it was more of a sneak up on me kind of thing. Ever since the daughter arrived home with her cough, I've had this little tickle, but nothing really materialized. But last night, after we got home from our Cinco celebration, WHAM. Stuffy, coughing and you don't even want to know what is filling up my lungs. Maybe I should have done some drinking and let the others be D.D. It actually sounds worse than it feels. The only good thing about feeling like this is I can sing some really low songs - with coughing in between lyrics.
I was very impressed will Bill. He handled his celebration quite well. Except for a sore stomach and headache this morning, he wasn't feeling too bad. The real gage is what time he gets to the gym - and it was around 9:30ish. I made a point to remind him about my present. I've decided on Las Vegas and Garth Brooks, and Bill actually wants to come with me. And to think we just about didn't celebrate this year! (not bad for a short notice decision)
So I slept most of the morning and then the son had a soccer game. I thought the team did quite well considering they have only really had one practice. They won 2 to 1. The son thought he had a decent game. I sat in the car and watched so as to not spread my lovely germs around. Snuck out at the end for about 15 minutes to listen to a quick meeting, but tried to avoid contact with people.
Then went home and the son was off to a movie; Bill was at the driving range and the daughter was finishing up her packing. She left for her field course for two weeks. She was pretty excited by the time they left. She'll be fine - I just know it.
Luckily Bill was on his way home from the airport when the son needed a ride home from the movie. So I'm already in my PJ's wearing my new mother's day blanket and ready to take my medicine and sleep in the comfy chair.
BODY: Hot tea and honey sticks all day.
MIND: Louise Hay "Freedom is my divine right."
Good night (hopefully for the entire night)
Stacey
I was very impressed will Bill. He handled his celebration quite well. Except for a sore stomach and headache this morning, he wasn't feeling too bad. The real gage is what time he gets to the gym - and it was around 9:30ish. I made a point to remind him about my present. I've decided on Las Vegas and Garth Brooks, and Bill actually wants to come with me. And to think we just about didn't celebrate this year! (not bad for a short notice decision)
So I slept most of the morning and then the son had a soccer game. I thought the team did quite well considering they have only really had one practice. They won 2 to 1. The son thought he had a decent game. I sat in the car and watched so as to not spread my lovely germs around. Snuck out at the end for about 15 minutes to listen to a quick meeting, but tried to avoid contact with people.
Then went home and the son was off to a movie; Bill was at the driving range and the daughter was finishing up her packing. She left for her field course for two weeks. She was pretty excited by the time they left. She'll be fine - I just know it.
Luckily Bill was on his way home from the airport when the son needed a ride home from the movie. So I'm already in my PJ's wearing my new mother's day blanket and ready to take my medicine and sleep in the comfy chair.
BODY: Hot tea and honey sticks all day.
MIND: Louise Hay "Freedom is my divine right."
Good night (hopefully for the entire night)
Stacey
Day 263 - 102 Days to Go
A little late with the blog tonight, but I did do it as soon as I got home. Tonight was our Cinco de Mayo celebration. May 5 isn't until Wednesday, but this weekend was the only weekend that would work for everyone. This is our 5th year of celebrating with Bruce and Dianne. Tonight we also invited Sandra and Anthony to join us, along with Brucie and Dianne. We tried a new Mexican restaraunt. It's on 17th avenue and has only been open about 6 months. It was great. Our waiter, Fernando was excellent. If he hadn't had to work, he probably would have joined us for the tequila tasting afterwards. I was DD tonight. I need to be on my toes to be able to spar with Brucie. So after dinner we headed back to Bruce and Dianne's. Doug and Linda joined us around 10:00 for the tasting. And it's now 2:07 am so it's evident that the evening was a success. Bill was pretty well behaved. No one got sick in my car; but I think there will be a few sore heads and stomachs by tomorrow. (Author not included) I was hoping for a trip as my present this year, but I might have to go smaller - the bigger the drunk, the bigger the present; and like I said Bill was pretty well behaved.
Got a lovely gift from Sandra and Anthony for being the D.D. What a nice thought. I'm going to try and remember that next time someone is D.D for us. On wait, that's usually me!
BODY: Drank lots of water tonight. Had my one margarita at the restaraunt, and it was water and cranberry juice (not together) for the rest of the evening.
MIND: Louise Hay "I claim my own power, and I lovingly create my own reality."
Good night, and more tomorrow
Stacey
Got a lovely gift from Sandra and Anthony for being the D.D. What a nice thought. I'm going to try and remember that next time someone is D.D for us. On wait, that's usually me!
BODY: Drank lots of water tonight. Had my one margarita at the restaraunt, and it was water and cranberry juice (not together) for the rest of the evening.
MIND: Louise Hay "I claim my own power, and I lovingly create my own reality."
Good night, and more tomorrow
Stacey
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