Day 232 - 133 Days to Go

Already it's hump day, and I haven't really accomplished anything big this week.
I have determined that the comic "Zits" that is in the Calgary Herald is about our family. I'm sure there must be a hidden camera in our house and the cartoonist gets his ideas from my tennager!!!

The son had a dentist appointment today, so I dropped him off and ran a few errands. I was hoping to pick up his birthday present but I couldn't find what I was looking for. I will try tomorrow at Market Mall.

As the son was getting ready for his dentist appointment I noticed that his face was quick dry. I suggested he try this face mask I have and it would help get rid of any flaky skin. Well after much negotiating, I finally convinced him. I told him to come back in 10 minutes and I would help get the mask off. Well he came back and asked what it was exactly that I had put on his face. To my dismay and his, it turns out I had grabbed the wrong "tube" and his face was plastered in hair gel. At least his whiskers never moved!!!!! I couldn't stop laughing and the son found it hard to believe I was really sorry. I had to confess that I have pulled that type of thing on myself numerous times. I will probably never get him to try anything like that again.

The son had his last fitness class so we headed off to that. I was pretty sure that there would be rush hour traffic and construction delays, so we left somewhat early. Well, things never go the way they are planned. We were very early for fitness so we swung around and picked up Mr. Logan.

We started watching a Harry Potter movie, but I realized I had seen it before and thought entering my blog and going to bed sounded much more appealing.

BODY: 8000 steps and my ab ball work out. I could tell the work out worked because when the son was rinsing off his hair gel from his face, my stomach muscles were a little sore when I laughed.

MIND: Louise Hay "Today I don?t have to fit into anyone else's emotional atmosphere." I think this is one of my favorite quotes in a long time.

Good Night

Stacey

Day 231 - 134 Days to Go

The day really does fly by fast when you are having fun; and I was having fun. Sat with Miss Caylee today. OMG, she is such a smart little girl. She is just like a little sponge - absorbing everything. I can't remember, but I hope I was this observant with my own kids. I know having took my Ed. Assistant courses at the U of C has helped me be a better educator, and who better to educate than a little "sponge." Alisa left me notes (k, it's been awhile) and Miss Caylee followed those notes to the T. But poor Molson, he had no notes and I didn't know what he could and couldn't have. He sure is good with Caylee though. They were both at the front door looking out the window. Caylee would turn to pet (the best she knows how) and Molson just sat there. So I'd call Molson over to get away, but he didn't want to leave Caylee. It was too cute!!!
So that's how I spent most of the day. Managed to get there and home without hitting any rush hour traffic on Deerfoot.
Alisa did lend me a book to read. It is about a lady who tried to follow Oprah's advise for an entire year. Will start on that tonight.
Had a quick bite of supper when I got home and rested my eyes. I've had a little twang of a headache the past couple of days, - not enough water I'm sure. Then the son and I watched an episode of Lost. Not going to lie, I was a little lost. It was flashbacks - or forwards of Desmond?
Early night tonight and then hopefully I can finish up the rest of the laundry and sewing tomorrow. (the son and his new pants)

BODY: Drinking lots of water and resting my eyes was a needed source for my body today.

MIND: Louise Hay "Today I claim my power."

Good Night
Stacey

Day 230 - 135 Days to Go

I just hear the most terrible news!!!!! Ricky Martin is gay! It's true. It was right in the herald web page. After reading some of the comments though, I must be the only one in the dark on that one. Such a loss to the heterosexual world!!! Who is next - Enrique?
Thankfully the start of my day didn't start so tramatically. Although Bill did pull the rug out of supper again. I just defrosted the chicken when I got his email that he didn't want a large supper. So I cooked up the chicken dish (for tomorrow) and made quiche for tonight. Well before we left for supper, the son had a bit of quiche and chicken, and after I got home from soccer, Bill had had some quiche and chicken. So not sure what we'll be having for supper tomorrow night. The boys will be on their own, cause I'm visiting Caylee!!!!
The day was basically a usual Monday. Laundry, cooking and Lost!!! (ok except for the Lost) Then it was off to MVP soccer and right after that, soccer tryouts for the son. I made the decision to sit in the car and keep warm. Actually I made the decision earlier in the day, that I would sit in the car. The weather was cold and windy and I was glad to keep my promise. It turned so chilly, the try-outs were cut short. Ahh, the start to out door soccer season. The sleeping bag is officially in my car for the season.

BODY: Ping Pong games, Maya walks, all helped to get my step count over 16,000.00

MIND: Louise Hay "My creativity is always in demand."

Good Night
Stacey

Day 229 - 136 Days to Go

What a nice lazy day! Other than fitness training for the son, I didn't have an agenda today. I did stuff when I felt like it and did nothing when that hit me too.
Ok, so the day wasn't lazy, I was. But it was a relaxing lazy. The son and I must have watched at least 4 episodes of Lost. We were both us early and just lazed on the couch for a couple of hours. Mr. Echo is now dead - for real this time - I think. And pore Sawyer has been beat up yet once again. For someone who has been beaten up so much on the show, he is still looking pretty darn good.
Had a nice visit with parents while waiting for the son at fitness. It was warm out with a wind that was very inconsistant. I like that I no nothing about soccer - and the going ons in all the clubs. It amazes me though how these ladies can remember so much. I have a hard time remembering what I had for breakfast.
Worked out in the garden for a little bit in the afternoon. Just tried to clear all the dead shrubbery and rabbiit poop. By the amounts of the latter, there must be an entire family that parks itself in my flower beds at night. I guess tulips will be out of the questions again this year. I'm still waiting to see a rabbit around the neighbourhood so I can find out how much more of winter we'll have.
Had a call from the daughter today; just to talk. I like those calls. It has been awhile since receiving a phone call from her where there hasn't been a crisis going on. Sounds like she is just about finished classes and getting ready for exams. She wasn't even stressed about her broken computer. It's amazing what time can calm.
Finally finished the Ellen Burstyn book on tape. Out of 10, I would give it a 7. She does seem kind off flakey sometimes, but it could just be her voice and how she presents the story. She does try to get some poignant points across, and she had a couple of recommendations for books I'd like to read. I've got one on hold "Life after Life" by Raymond Moody.

BODY: The ping pong table is up and running and played quite a few games with the son. Most of the exercise I got was from running after the ball after I missed it. You guessed it, he won all the games. But I was getting back towards the end.

MIND: Louise Hay "It's easy to grow and change in an atmosphere of love."

Good Night
Stacey

Day 228 - 137 Days to Go

I can't remember the last time I went shopping at Superstore on a Saturday. Wait, that's not true. I may not remember the exact day, but I remember from the experience thinking, I will never shop at Superstore on a Saturday again. Well, I caved. I had to pick up some items for supper tonight so I wanted to wait and see the Superstore flyer, which we get with the Saturday morning paper. To my surprise and glee, there was a $25.00 coupon with a $250.00 purchase. I figured I wouldn't have trouble getting to that amount seeing how I needed a couple of roasts and salmons. I was there by 8:30 am and to my surprise, it was quite empty. Managed to get in and out and home in less than an hour. Quite a productive and enjoyable shopping experience.
So spent the morning preparing stuff for supper (marinating, washing, cleaning up) Managed to have a quick rest on the bed before cleaning up. I asked Bill if he had taken Maya for a walk yet. Maya went beserk. I'm not when she figured out what W-A-L-K meant, but I will have to be much more careful before speaking the word.
So had a lovely dinner with family tonight. The Traynors from Ireland were visiting. They arrived Friday and were kind enough to join the Wee's for dinner. It's amazing how some people never change. Brian's mom and sister in law, look the same as they did six years ago. Only the kids seem to be getting older. Everyone was gone by 10:00 ish.
Thank you to Auntie Anne for reminding us about Earth Hour. It is surprising how much extra electricity you use and don't even realize it.

BODY: 20,000 steps today. That's not a typing error. 20,000. Did a lot of up and down the stairs in addition to the quick shopping trip.

MIND: Louise Hay "This is a great day, and I rejoice in it!" I couldn't agree more.

Good night
Stacey

Day 227 - 138 Days to Go

I can't believe March is almost over. It came in like a lamb, so no doubt, it will be leaving like a lion! Today was a little cold, but obviously not too cold because the persipitationwas in the form of rain and not snow!!!
I worked at the preschool this morning. I was covering for the other teacher assistant. What a difference in kids. There are a few kids on M/W/F that also come T and Th. but for the most part it's a different dynamic. Of course these are the four year olds, so they are a little bit older, but despite having 16 kids in the class, it was a quiet morning. Betty Ann did say it was a little unusual and a couple of kids were missing. Brought a couple of things home to work on as I am off for the week for spring break.
Had 45 minutes between playschool and working with Sam so I stopped for lunch. Had great intentions to bring my lunch, but of course ran out of time. So I stopped at McD's. I ordered a diet coke. I was doing so well. But I was in dire need of caffine to keep me awake. Didn't work too well, I was still pretty tired in the afternoon. Sam and I finished class in an hour. Sam is ahead of the game, so after the test, we just headed out. That gave me time to grab a quick nap at home and then finishing washing the kitchen floor.
Had an interesting moment downtown with Sam. Actually more of a pleasant surprise. As Sam and I were walking to the car, we stopped at the lights to wait to cross. There was a man in front of us. He was dressed casual, walked with a slight limp, and when he noticed Sam and I were behind him at the lights, he apologized profusely and moved 5 feet away. He was smoking and was being courteous. At first I thought he was being sarcastic, but he turned out to be quite sincere. I was impressed.
Then driving home I had one of those chuckle moments. We were driving through Kensington, and there is a restaraunt with a street sign. I see it every time we drive by, and it always makes me giggle. It's called "Wok and Roll." Now you would think after being immersed in the cuture, that would seem normal to me, but it gets me everytime.
Still feeling lots of positive energy (for the most part) I try to take any negative I receive from people and flip it as soon as I can or at least bounce it off myself.
I am on the last tape of Ellen Burstyn and she talks about a book by Raymond Moody called Life After Life. I've put it on hold at the library. That's my next book to read.

BODY: Over 12,000 steps today. Took the stairs at college - but for the second straight time, I caught my toe on the step and fell up a couple. It's getting embarrasing.

MIND: Louise Hay "I love my body." Today anyway!!!

Good night
Stacey

Day 226 - 139 Days to Go

Once a coincidence, twice is something cosmic.
Number 1 - On March 21 I received a card from one of the students at school. She is from Iran (or some place nearby) Anyway the card was for A Happy Persian New Year (or Happy Spring) I didn't realize that is what people are called who reside from the area. I am currently listening to a book on tape "Ellen Burstyn - biography." I had seen her on a talk year a couple of years ago, and was intrigued by her story. So the last time I was at the library I came across her book on tape. It is 8 disks long and I have been listening to it each morning. Anyway, the day after received this Happy Persian new year card, Ellen is talking about a trip she takes to Iran (and places around there) and some healing she was looking into with the Persians.
Number 2 - Yesterday when I was feeling all the positive energy, I looked up on the internet how to figure out how energy is transferred between people. The website talked about sitting across from a person,etc, etc and then placing your hands up close to the other persons, with focusing and other stuff (not going into all the details) you can start to feel the energy. So today, I'm listening to Ellen's book again, and she talks about using energy to heal and how she went to a lady that used her hands to transfer energy for healing.
Now if that isn't just weird that I'm being introduced to all this misc. information and then the next day having it confirmed in a book (a biography at that.)
So that's the weird part of the day. Then there is a funny part. Although when it happened this morning, it wasn't funny, it was annoying.
During the week, my usual routine in the morning is as follows: Bill gets up, gets ready, comes and kisses me good bye, takes Maya to her box, gives her a treat and leaves for work. I get up, got to the front door, get the paper, put in on the counter and make my breakfast, Maya goes to her bed by the kitchen. Well this morning the routine started out the usual way. Bill got up, he got ready; comes and kisses me goodbye; takes Maya to her box; gives her a treat and leaves for work. However, I look over at the alarm clock and realize it is only 5:20 am. I don't have to get up until 6:30. So I roll over to go back to sleep. Maya comes back into the bedroom and starts to whine; figuring she wants up on the bed, but her eyes haven't adjusted to the light, I switch on the light. She continues to stand by the bed; another whine; so I bend over the bed to pick her up, thinking maybe she's too tired to jump; she runs away. Fine, I roll over and cover my head. She comes back to the bed and whine agains. I look over the bed to see if there is a toy around that she is wanting me to throw for her; nope, no toy. I explain to her (I know she's a dog) that I'm not playing and roll over once again. The whining continues for a couple more minutes. I finally get out of bed thinking one of her toys is behind the door and she can't get it. So I get up and she runs ahead of me; I follow her thinking she wants something in the kitchen; she heads straight for the front door and sits on the rug. This is her usual stance when I get the paper in the morning. I come to realize, I'm not following the routine. She wants me to get the paper so she can go to sleep in her bed by the kitchen. After a stern talking to (again, I know she's a dog) I turn off the kitchen light and head back to bed. Maya follows me, and jumps up on the bed beside me, and cuddles in. I guess I'm going to have to change up my routine a little in the morning.

BODY: 15,000 steps; green tea and no caffine for over a week now. I am really noticing my level of energy is up. Dr. Oz says "caffine contributes to belly fat (somehow)

MIND: Louise Hay "Today I make healthy choices that support and fulfill me." Add that to my dododododo moments and my mind is full of "positive and reflective energy."

Good night
Stacey