I love my job(s).
Worked at playschool this morning. It's official, the flu bug is out there. The morning went by so fast.
Stopped in at Safeways to work on the cards. That went pretty fast too. Still haven't located my missing red binder. I'm pretty sure nobody would steal it.
Then I hit Superstore. Needed just a few items. Thank goodness for all those gas coupons saved up.
I had great intentions of getting laundry done today, but by the time groceries got put away, hamburgers made (for dinner and for freezing) It was time to start supper.
I am still pop and (alcohol) free - both of which are on my list.
The son is still camping and Bill is still hobbling. I guess I could have skipped updated today.
I did get started on Mom's christmas presents. These are the presents from her to all her family.
Better get back to finishing up paper work.
Night
Stacey
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Day 10 of September
It has been 3 days since my last confession - whoops, wrong blog. I have had soo much to say, but not enough time to say it. Thank goodness there is no pressure to write everyday. It has been a crazy week so far.
Monday started off way to early; Bill was still coming down from his drug induced state. I drove him to work; we left at 6:30 am as Patrick had to be to school by 7:00 am. Dropped off Patrick and headed downtown. I knew I was tired, but it was confirmed when, after I dropped Bill off at the office, I turned to head out of downtown, and went down a one way street, the wrong way. Good thing there were no cars coming. The parked cars should have been my first clue. So managed my way out of downtown (can't believe I worked down there for 8 years. I needed to drop off a parcel way out in the N.E. Done: Then I headed over to Mom's place. Had a quick coffee (hot chocolate in my case) and then I dropped the two off at Market Mall to shop for the day. Went to my Chapters store to meet with my boss. Quickly left there at an hour later and ran to meet my good friend Rose for lunch. Linguini kitsalano - my favorite. We had a really nice visit; next stop was back down town to pick Bill up from work early. While I was waiting in the car; the cell phone rings. It's Auntie Shirl. Now I'm supposed to pick them up at 3:00, and it is only 2:30. Seems Mom has run out of air - her tank "sam" that is. What to do. I have 2 more stops before I am supposed to get them. So Bill comes down and we head straight to the mall to pick up the ladies. Drop Bill off at Anne and Brian's - he's borrowing their car - automatic. Then we swing by the school and pick up Patrick - soccer stuff going on. Turn the car around and head back to the manor to drop the tired and air deprived ladies off. Now the son and I continue on to the soccer dome. He's helping coach and I'm helping check in. Once my job is over I head to the car for a 30 minute rest. Out comes the son, and we head to his school. He has a quick bite (take out) and then it's time for a meeting in the gym about the up and coming camping trip for the PE 30 kids. I am home and almost in bed by 8:30 pm. What a day. And that's only Monday!!!! Thank goodness I only have 4 jobs - 5 would take me over the edge.
Tuesday was similar and today a little lighter yet. I can't wait to get back to work tomorrow morning. The kids at preschool are not as tiring as I thought.
Love you Mom!!!!
Stacey
Monday started off way to early; Bill was still coming down from his drug induced state. I drove him to work; we left at 6:30 am as Patrick had to be to school by 7:00 am. Dropped off Patrick and headed downtown. I knew I was tired, but it was confirmed when, after I dropped Bill off at the office, I turned to head out of downtown, and went down a one way street, the wrong way. Good thing there were no cars coming. The parked cars should have been my first clue. So managed my way out of downtown (can't believe I worked down there for 8 years. I needed to drop off a parcel way out in the N.E. Done: Then I headed over to Mom's place. Had a quick coffee (hot chocolate in my case) and then I dropped the two off at Market Mall to shop for the day. Went to my Chapters store to meet with my boss. Quickly left there at an hour later and ran to meet my good friend Rose for lunch. Linguini kitsalano - my favorite. We had a really nice visit; next stop was back down town to pick Bill up from work early. While I was waiting in the car; the cell phone rings. It's Auntie Shirl. Now I'm supposed to pick them up at 3:00, and it is only 2:30. Seems Mom has run out of air - her tank "sam" that is. What to do. I have 2 more stops before I am supposed to get them. So Bill comes down and we head straight to the mall to pick up the ladies. Drop Bill off at Anne and Brian's - he's borrowing their car - automatic. Then we swing by the school and pick up Patrick - soccer stuff going on. Turn the car around and head back to the manor to drop the tired and air deprived ladies off. Now the son and I continue on to the soccer dome. He's helping coach and I'm helping check in. Once my job is over I head to the car for a 30 minute rest. Out comes the son, and we head to his school. He has a quick bite (take out) and then it's time for a meeting in the gym about the up and coming camping trip for the PE 30 kids. I am home and almost in bed by 8:30 pm. What a day. And that's only Monday!!!! Thank goodness I only have 4 jobs - 5 would take me over the edge.
Tuesday was similar and today a little lighter yet. I can't wait to get back to work tomorrow morning. The kids at preschool are not as tiring as I thought.
Love you Mom!!!!
Stacey
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Day 9 of September
What a beautiful fall day. The leaves have changed colors and it just makes the most amazing picture. This is probably the best thing about fall.
Dropped the cousins off at home and Patrick off at soccer practice. Then I headed to the hospital to pick up Dr. House (Bill) The nurses said he had behaved himself and was a very good patient. ........ Will it last at home.
So brought Bill home, made him a quick bite to eat and I was off again. I dropped my car off at Patrick's soccer practice and Janice picked me up. We headed to Boston Pizza where we waited for Mom, Robin and Auntie Shirl. Had a lovely lunch. I ate way to much. And I really really could have used a diet pop or Margarita. I had neither. Stuck to water and boy did it taste good.
Janice bought me this lovely silver bracelet for my birthday; it is also partially magnetic - so health benefits too.
So it was back home after lunch and time for a quick snooze. I had a difficult time keeping my eyes open during lunch. After about the third phone call, I decided I might as well just stay up. Patrick and Stephanie ordered pizza for supper, but I was still full from lunch.
I spent most of the day getting caught up on paper work and straightening up. Tomorrow is another crazy day. (Bill insists on going into work - so I better drive him)
Good night
Stacey
Dropped the cousins off at home and Patrick off at soccer practice. Then I headed to the hospital to pick up Dr. House (Bill) The nurses said he had behaved himself and was a very good patient. ........ Will it last at home.
So brought Bill home, made him a quick bite to eat and I was off again. I dropped my car off at Patrick's soccer practice and Janice picked me up. We headed to Boston Pizza where we waited for Mom, Robin and Auntie Shirl. Had a lovely lunch. I ate way to much. And I really really could have used a diet pop or Margarita. I had neither. Stuck to water and boy did it taste good.
Janice bought me this lovely silver bracelet for my birthday; it is also partially magnetic - so health benefits too.
So it was back home after lunch and time for a quick snooze. I had a difficult time keeping my eyes open during lunch. After about the third phone call, I decided I might as well just stay up. Patrick and Stephanie ordered pizza for supper, but I was still full from lunch.
I spent most of the day getting caught up on paper work and straightening up. Tomorrow is another crazy day. (Bill insists on going into work - so I better drive him)
Good night
Stacey
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Day 8 of September
What an eventful start to the day.
I was awake early to drive Bill to the hospital. Being the good wife that I am, I went into the garage to start the car and warm it up for him. (always the optimistic - he was wearing golf shorts) Pressed the garage button and heard a bang. Looks like we'll be needing some repairs to the garage door. It's seems to just be the wire off kilter - but who knows. So Bill had to hold the door up manually so I could back out. (I was a little nervous that I would be learning to drive the standard a little soon than I had anticipated). Then of course the garage door wouldn't shut all the way. So Bill had to get his keys and lock all his vehicles. But I'm thankful to say, I at least managed to get the door closed when I got home.
Quote: " Getting out of the hospital is a lot like resigning from a book club. You're not out of it until the computer says you're out of it. " Erma Bombeck
Night
Stacey
I was awake early to drive Bill to the hospital. Being the good wife that I am, I went into the garage to start the car and warm it up for him. (always the optimistic - he was wearing golf shorts) Pressed the garage button and heard a bang. Looks like we'll be needing some repairs to the garage door. It's seems to just be the wire off kilter - but who knows. So Bill had to hold the door up manually so I could back out. (I was a little nervous that I would be learning to drive the standard a little soon than I had anticipated). Then of course the garage door wouldn't shut all the way. So Bill had to get his keys and lock all his vehicles. But I'm thankful to say, I at least managed to get the door closed when I got home.
We spent the afternoon in Banff. Patrick drove us there (I think his confidence is what makes me nervous) and I drove home. We went to help celebrate Auntie Ming's 85 birthday. I haven't seen her in over a year (she had come to visit mom a year ago) and she has certainly aged a bit since then, but she did still pretty spry. Had a visit with family and then Patrick, Dad and I headed home. There were no messages from the hospital so I called. Seems everything went well, but the spinal freezing hadn't worn off yet; they want Bill to get some physio before he leaves so they will be keeping him overnight.
Another item off my 50 list. I had wanted to organize all our home videos onto CD's. Well I managed to do that last spring. Thanks to Anne and her fancy, dancy transferring machine. So I believe that is four things off my list - only 46 to go.
The cousins are over doing homework with Patrick, and they are actually doing it. Last time I checked Patrick was cooking up a hot dog stir fry - yum. I'm off to bed.Quote: " Getting out of the hospital is a lot like resigning from a book club. You're not out of it until the computer says you're out of it. " Erma Bombeck
Night
Stacey
Friday, September 24, 2010
Day 7 of September
Quiet day today. I stayed home most of the day. Actually I didn't have a choice. I let the son take the car to school. This is not going to become a habit (I hope)
Bill took the day off, so he headed to the gym and then a doctors appointment at the Rockyview Hospital. Well, he is officially booked for tomorrow morning at 7:00 for surgery. They think the tendon is completely severed. The doctor told him to get his last game of golf in, because he wouldn't be golfing for awhile. Men!!!!!
So while Bill was gone I got a few things done, and I managed to do another item on my 50 list. I read a book a couple of years ago called The Son-Rise Program. It is about healing children with Autisim. Apparently there was a movie made about the book. I've tried looking in stores and libraries but have never been able to locate it. So I'm searching the interest and it turns out I could watch the entire movie (in 10 parts) on You Tube. It is a great story, and if you know of anybody with a child on the austisim spectrum, this book and move give great hope.
I am on my day 5 of no pop/soda. And because I'm doing this, I thought I add another from my list; no alcohol for 2 months. That one shouldn't be a problem now that summer is over. I won't need to sit on the deck to enjoy a nice refreshing girlie drink.
Went into work at Chapters after the son got home and Bill left for golf. Took a little longer than I anticipated, but I enjoy working in the evenings when the store isn't so busy.
Time to get some paper work done.
Quote: "Achilles Heel"Goodbye to the sky, I know I can't fly, but I feel love do you know how I feel? you are my achilles heel. hello to below, I feel love flow like a river flow you and I standing still you are my achilles heel. "
Somehow this just seemed appropriate.
Night
Stacey
Bill took the day off, so he headed to the gym and then a doctors appointment at the Rockyview Hospital. Well, he is officially booked for tomorrow morning at 7:00 for surgery. They think the tendon is completely severed. The doctor told him to get his last game of golf in, because he wouldn't be golfing for awhile. Men!!!!!
So while Bill was gone I got a few things done, and I managed to do another item on my 50 list. I read a book a couple of years ago called The Son-Rise Program. It is about healing children with Autisim. Apparently there was a movie made about the book. I've tried looking in stores and libraries but have never been able to locate it. So I'm searching the interest and it turns out I could watch the entire movie (in 10 parts) on You Tube. It is a great story, and if you know of anybody with a child on the austisim spectrum, this book and move give great hope.
I am on my day 5 of no pop/soda. And because I'm doing this, I thought I add another from my list; no alcohol for 2 months. That one shouldn't be a problem now that summer is over. I won't need to sit on the deck to enjoy a nice refreshing girlie drink.
Went into work at Chapters after the son got home and Bill left for golf. Took a little longer than I anticipated, but I enjoy working in the evenings when the store isn't so busy.
Time to get some paper work done.
Quote: "Achilles Heel"Goodbye to the sky, I know I can't fly, but I feel love do you know how I feel? you are my achilles heel. hello to below, I feel love flow like a river flow you and I standing still you are my achilles heel. "
Somehow this just seemed appropriate.
Night
Stacey
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Day 6 of September
OMG - I don't think I can say that any louder!!!! If you remember I said on Day 4 (my birthday) I was going to start a no soda/pop for a month. Well I'm working on the computer today, turned on Dr. Oz - and guess what he's talking about. It is a 28 day challenge on no pop. Well I'm three days ahead of Dr. Oz. So I'm thinking this is going to be a piece of cake. Dr. Oz has an audience member join him, who drinks more than 5 pop a day. Now I have 3-5 a week. Then as Dr. Oz presents the challenge (which you can see on his website) and how to cut down slowly to avoid side affects. All of sudden, I'm feeling light headed, craving - talk about mind over matter. It was a very interesting show. If you didn't get a chance to see it, try seeing it on-line. He also talked about hot flashes and how to reduce them. 2 tbsp of ground flax seed a day (sprinkled on your food) will cut your hot flashes in half. I have my flax seed in a shaker next to my stove and I sprinkle it on everything. Who would have thought this would have been a learning day.
Well it's Thursday and I'm still in my birthday week celebration. Went out to dinner with Shaunan. We picked Ric's Grill because I got my yearly birthday coupon. Well I must be closer to 50 than I thought, because we forgot to use the coupon. Urgghhh. Had a great visit. The waitress finally gave us the hint that we should leave. Turns out we were in the middle of a Miss Calgary function. There were many contestants there. Alot of short, red dresses, and sashes and crowns.
Went to work this morning at the pre-school. Out of the mouths of babes. There is a little boy who was eating his snack. One of the teachers called him by name. He said "that's not my name, my name is Michael." The teacher said "That's your Dad's name." He said "I'm a man now, so that's my name now. " His theory : When you grow up you get to be your Dad. How cute. Forgot to mention to his Dad, but will try and remember Tuesday.
It is finally beautiful weather. How beautiful. After lunch, I grabbed the sunglasses and sat in the hot tub. I could have almost had a nap while I was in there.
I forgot to mention I made an interesting purchase the other day. It was at Chapters (where I picked up the christmas presents) I found a stapleless stapler. I've seen other ones, but this one really works. Now the plan is to put it someplace I will remember to use it.
Also cross another item off my 50 list. I wanted to find my Dad's gravesite (after many years of not visiting it) And I did, last spring. I actually went again this summer with Ashley, just to give it a clean up.
Well it's Thursday and I'm still in my birthday week celebration. Went out to dinner with Shaunan. We picked Ric's Grill because I got my yearly birthday coupon. Well I must be closer to 50 than I thought, because we forgot to use the coupon. Urgghhh. Had a great visit. The waitress finally gave us the hint that we should leave. Turns out we were in the middle of a Miss Calgary function. There were many contestants there. Alot of short, red dresses, and sashes and crowns.
Went to work this morning at the pre-school. Out of the mouths of babes. There is a little boy who was eating his snack. One of the teachers called him by name. He said "that's not my name, my name is Michael." The teacher said "That's your Dad's name." He said "I'm a man now, so that's my name now. " His theory : When you grow up you get to be your Dad. How cute. Forgot to mention to his Dad, but will try and remember Tuesday.
It is finally beautiful weather. How beautiful. After lunch, I grabbed the sunglasses and sat in the hot tub. I could have almost had a nap while I was in there.
I forgot to mention I made an interesting purchase the other day. It was at Chapters (where I picked up the christmas presents) I found a stapleless stapler. I've seen other ones, but this one really works. Now the plan is to put it someplace I will remember to use it.
Also cross another item off my 50 list. I wanted to find my Dad's gravesite (after many years of not visiting it) And I did, last spring. I actually went again this summer with Ashley, just to give it a clean up.
I think I've pretty much covered the day. Off to bed.
Stacey
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Day 5 of September
Well, the good news is I didn't wake up to rain this morning. The bad news, there was snow on the ground. Not much, but enough to know it had snowed!!!
Well Hawaii 5-0 was everything I thought it was going to be. I didn't watch a lot of the old version, but the characters on this show have a Starsky and Hutch kind of relationship. The 1st show showed how the characters ended up together. Tonight is the Glee Season Prem. Thank goodness I don't have soccer driving duty...
Worked at the pre-school this morning. Seventeen of the eightteen kids were there. A new little boy started; not much english, but he's very smart. He's figuring things out just by observing. I had brought cup-cakes to share with the kids for my birthday. Turns out the church group also made my cupcakes and they all signed a beautiful card. It was very touching - brought a tear to my eye.
I stopped in at Chapters to organize a few things. The back room was packed and I didn't have access to everything - just straightened up out front; so I was in and out in 30 minutes. Will do a good clean up on Friday when I go in. I did pick up 4 Christmas presents. It's getting that time - to keep my eyes open for the "just right gift".
Straightened up when I got home. Patrick was supposed to do his sports med training with the girls soccer team after school. It got cancelled, so I picked him up at school and we headed to Staples to buy him a new calculator. His original one got lost; found one and it broke, so seeing how math season has just started!!!! Well we walked into Staples only to discover that the entire computer system was down. They couldn't take credit card or debit card transactions. I could have run over to the bank to get cash; but we decided to come back another night. It's amazing how much we rely on technology; Even the big stores.
Received a lovely card in the mail today from a girlfriend. At first I thought it was a birthday card - but then realized it was just a "because" card - and when I read the words - it brought a smile to my face. Thanks S.E.
Bill came home early from work so he could get a quick game of golf in. Turns out the course was closed. Too cold - not sure! Too wet - probably. He's scheduled for an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on Friday. He's not sure what they are going to do. According to the xrays, they don't think his achillies tendon is even attached!!! Hmmm.. men.
Quote: Brad Paisley song "Is it raining at your house like it`s raining at mineDo you miss me like I miss you, is it cloudy all the timeDo you tremble when the phone rings and you think I`m on the lineIs it raining at your house like it`s raining at mine."
Off to finish up some paper work.
Night Stacey
Well Hawaii 5-0 was everything I thought it was going to be. I didn't watch a lot of the old version, but the characters on this show have a Starsky and Hutch kind of relationship. The 1st show showed how the characters ended up together. Tonight is the Glee Season Prem. Thank goodness I don't have soccer driving duty...
Worked at the pre-school this morning. Seventeen of the eightteen kids were there. A new little boy started; not much english, but he's very smart. He's figuring things out just by observing. I had brought cup-cakes to share with the kids for my birthday. Turns out the church group also made my cupcakes and they all signed a beautiful card. It was very touching - brought a tear to my eye.
I stopped in at Chapters to organize a few things. The back room was packed and I didn't have access to everything - just straightened up out front; so I was in and out in 30 minutes. Will do a good clean up on Friday when I go in. I did pick up 4 Christmas presents. It's getting that time - to keep my eyes open for the "just right gift".
Straightened up when I got home. Patrick was supposed to do his sports med training with the girls soccer team after school. It got cancelled, so I picked him up at school and we headed to Staples to buy him a new calculator. His original one got lost; found one and it broke, so seeing how math season has just started!!!! Well we walked into Staples only to discover that the entire computer system was down. They couldn't take credit card or debit card transactions. I could have run over to the bank to get cash; but we decided to come back another night. It's amazing how much we rely on technology; Even the big stores.
Received a lovely card in the mail today from a girlfriend. At first I thought it was a birthday card - but then realized it was just a "because" card - and when I read the words - it brought a smile to my face. Thanks S.E.
Bill came home early from work so he could get a quick game of golf in. Turns out the course was closed. Too cold - not sure! Too wet - probably. He's scheduled for an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on Friday. He's not sure what they are going to do. According to the xrays, they don't think his achillies tendon is even attached!!! Hmmm.. men.
Quote: Brad Paisley song "Is it raining at your house like it`s raining at mineDo you miss me like I miss you, is it cloudy all the timeDo you tremble when the phone rings and you think I`m on the lineIs it raining at your house like it`s raining at mine."
Off to finish up some paper work.
Night Stacey
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