It has been a very full day!!!!
Started off with a little Linden sitting. Spend the morning with nephew Linden. Boy how soon we forget how much work someone so cute and small can be. And when I say work - I mean "how fast can one pee"" don't try and take a drink with a moving baby in one hand""change a poopy diaper before being pee'd on""baby puke always smells the same from every baby". It was a fun morning - and very entertaining - not only by Linden, but no sooner had I got in the house, and the cop cars were surrounding my car. At first I thought someone had hit my car - but then Karen have me the play by play. "Drug take-down" - my car wasn't part of it (really) Just one of the usual daily happenings. Almost sounds like Dalhousie and the Hamptons!!!!!!
After Karen returned from being "beautified" I headed out. My first stop was Tim Hortons - did you know "roll up the rim" was back, so I grabbed my hot chocolate and headed to visit Mom Wee. Even though snow had just fell, mom's stone was standing bright and tall. I could tell Dad had been there, because there had been incense residue's.
Left Mom and headed to pick up Patrick from school and headed home to get the rest of my day started. Did I mention the nap first. Patrick headed off to soccer and although I had the opportunity to grab a quick nap, Maya was pretty sure it was time to play.
So supper is on the stove; and I guess everything else will get done sometime tomorrow.
Later people
Stacey
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Day 4 of February
It's still February. I wasn't sure I would get another blog in this month. It has been thirteen days since my last blog - how do I know - I've been reminded. So here's a short recap.
From February 7 to February 20 - "Closed for Repair!". Not the blog, but me. I survived the kidney infection - I survived the flu bug - I'm still surviving the depression. Now when I use the word depression - I use it in a very loose term. I believe it is more like chemical imbalance. But whatever name I give it - it was there; is there. It was only been since yesterday morning that I have actually enjoyed doing anything - Oh I can function and get jobs done; children driven; meals ordered (you thought I was going to say cooked!); but the enjoyment isn't there. I'm not sure how else to explain it; the best way is in a poem I wrote:
Depression is a word, that I don't understand.
But I know when it's hit - it's like endless quick sand
You're falling and sinking without a bottom in sight
And day after day you want to give up the fight.
Each day is a struggle; the nights even worse.
But slowly and surely you start beating this curse.
Then out of know where, there's a glimmer of hope.
You try to convince yourself you can cope.
Then one morning you wake up; your eyes filled with gleam.
Was I making this up? Was it just a bad dream?
How can such changes take place in my brain.
How can such changes be the cause of such pain.
I don't have the answers; who knows if I will.
But I'm thankful for family, for friends, and for Bill!
(I still got it) Might even try some knitting tonight!
Love to everyone!!!
Night
Stacey
From February 7 to February 20 - "Closed for Repair!". Not the blog, but me. I survived the kidney infection - I survived the flu bug - I'm still surviving the depression. Now when I use the word depression - I use it in a very loose term. I believe it is more like chemical imbalance. But whatever name I give it - it was there; is there. It was only been since yesterday morning that I have actually enjoyed doing anything - Oh I can function and get jobs done; children driven; meals ordered (you thought I was going to say cooked!); but the enjoyment isn't there. I'm not sure how else to explain it; the best way is in a poem I wrote:
Depression is a word, that I don't understand.
But I know when it's hit - it's like endless quick sand
You're falling and sinking without a bottom in sight
And day after day you want to give up the fight.
Each day is a struggle; the nights even worse.
But slowly and surely you start beating this curse.
Then out of know where, there's a glimmer of hope.
You try to convince yourself you can cope.
Then one morning you wake up; your eyes filled with gleam.
Was I making this up? Was it just a bad dream?
How can such changes take place in my brain.
How can such changes be the cause of such pain.
I don't have the answers; who knows if I will.
But I'm thankful for family, for friends, and for Bill!
(I still got it) Might even try some knitting tonight!
Love to everyone!!!
Night
Stacey
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 3 of February
My gosh is it still Februrary? I just re-read my last blog and I don't remember writing any of it. I do remember there was a pity party - but the memory stops there. The Goody Bags were pretty pathetic De, so just as well you didn't make it.
It is now monday morning, and the last 3, or 4 or maybe it's 5 - days have been a nightmare and a refresher course. I believe the pity party was on Friday afternoon - well to continue on, the BBQ got made, but I was in no condition to attend any festivities - so Bill and Patrick went on to dinner. I slept most of the time. The real action didn't start until 3:00ish in the morning - I woke up (from sleeping in Ashley's bed) with such horrible chills that I could barely walk up the stairs - I climbed into the shower and stood under the steamy hot water until the tank was empty. My teeth and legs were still chattering and clanking (in that order). So I climbed into my bed and Bill (bless his heart) covered me; dried my hair; held my hand, etc - til I fell asleep. I woke up two different times and had to change my pj's because they were soaked in sweat. Needles to say I couldn't go on like this. So saturday morning, I quickly ran into the clinic; and the dr confirmed I likely had a bladder infection-onset of kidney infection. Got the antibiotics filled and headed home. Now somewhere through out this ordeal, I believe I've gotten a touch of the awful flu bug going around. And it gets better..............or worse, depending on how well one's sense of humor is working. It has been such a long time since I've had a "bad" sickness, i forgot how my depression tends to "rear it's ugly head" at these times. So just when I think I am on the mend, I feel like I have all the symptoms again - or do I - or is it in my head - or am i still sick or, or, or or,.................... I've come to a couple of conclusions - I am not a good sick person; and if I don't catch/or nip it in the bud; that damn depression comes out of the closet and messes up a good illness!!!
K enough my sickness(es) Of wait, that's pretty much all that happened. I am taking today off again from work; so I gave Patrick the car - needless to say I was a little nervous considering the amount of snow that fell last night. But he did call when he got to school. Now to convince myself I can get a couple of things done (or not)
Hopefuly by the next time I blog, I'll have my old self back!
Stacey
It is now monday morning, and the last 3, or 4 or maybe it's 5 - days have been a nightmare and a refresher course. I believe the pity party was on Friday afternoon - well to continue on, the BBQ got made, but I was in no condition to attend any festivities - so Bill and Patrick went on to dinner. I slept most of the time. The real action didn't start until 3:00ish in the morning - I woke up (from sleeping in Ashley's bed) with such horrible chills that I could barely walk up the stairs - I climbed into the shower and stood under the steamy hot water until the tank was empty. My teeth and legs were still chattering and clanking (in that order). So I climbed into my bed and Bill (bless his heart) covered me; dried my hair; held my hand, etc - til I fell asleep. I woke up two different times and had to change my pj's because they were soaked in sweat. Needles to say I couldn't go on like this. So saturday morning, I quickly ran into the clinic; and the dr confirmed I likely had a bladder infection-onset of kidney infection. Got the antibiotics filled and headed home. Now somewhere through out this ordeal, I believe I've gotten a touch of the awful flu bug going around. And it gets better..............or worse, depending on how well one's sense of humor is working. It has been such a long time since I've had a "bad" sickness, i forgot how my depression tends to "rear it's ugly head" at these times. So just when I think I am on the mend, I feel like I have all the symptoms again - or do I - or is it in my head - or am i still sick or, or, or or,.................... I've come to a couple of conclusions - I am not a good sick person; and if I don't catch/or nip it in the bud; that damn depression comes out of the closet and messes up a good illness!!!
K enough my sickness(es) Of wait, that's pretty much all that happened. I am taking today off again from work; so I gave Patrick the car - needless to say I was a little nervous considering the amount of snow that fell last night. But he did call when he got to school. Now to convince myself I can get a couple of things done (or not)
Hopefuly by the next time I blog, I'll have my old self back!
Stacey
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 2 of February
So if you don't feel like partying, this is not the blog to follow today. I am having a pity party!!!! I believe the worst of the kidney infection is over (at least the painful parts) Now I have to remind myself that there is lasting affects and to let them run their course.....but I don't have time for that - I've got places to go; people to see; things to be done...........Urgggh The "residual, or fall out or what I usually refer to as the chemical imbalance" part is the most frustrating. I just want to go to bed and stay there. I even told the son he could take the car to school because I had no energy to run any of my errands. I've got the BBQ cooking in the oven (Chinese New Years - yesterday - dinner tonight), but I can't really sleep because I don't want the stuff to burn. Urrrghhh
As soon as it is done, I'm heading for the shower and I'm going to stand under the hot water until the tank empties; maybe take an ativan or two and go to bed. Hopefully I'll be in better spirits come supper time; or I may just send Bill and Patrick ahead!!!!!! Just need a lonnnnnnngg nap.
K' party's over! Goody bags can be collected at the next party!
S
As soon as it is done, I'm heading for the shower and I'm going to stand under the hot water until the tank empties; maybe take an ativan or two and go to bed. Hopefully I'll be in better spirits come supper time; or I may just send Bill and Patrick ahead!!!!!! Just need a lonnnnnnngg nap.
K' party's over! Goody bags can be collected at the next party!
S
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day 1 of Februrary
The year is 1/12 over - and spring is just around the corner. I can't believe Thursday is already hear. First the good news or the "surprise news." Patrick received from the Blizzard Soccer Club, The Rigel Cole Memorial Trophy. What an amazing honor. This is the fourth year for this trophy. If you get a chance, you can google the young genteman's name. Short story, he was a soccer player for the Blizzards and about 4 or 5 years ago, he was murdered at a house party (stabbed in the neck). Patrick was completely surprised. And it wasn't easy getting him to the soccer dome to get this award. First of all, he had been injured the previous weekend so his hobbyling around on crutches hasn't helped. Then he came to coaching from 4 - 6 and really just worked on homework. His team was then to have a tech session at 8:00-9:30. Well Patrick had originally thought he would go, but after sitting around for the 2 hours during coaching, he decided he just wanted to go home. Great - how was I going to get him to stay or at least get him back there. I looked into my bag of "Mom's magic fibs...) My final answer to him was we had to get to the bank and get some money and repay one of the parents that Patrick had borrowed money from. So Patrick, Stephanie (the girlfriend who was also in on the surprise) and I went to Joey Tomato's. Finally at 7:50 we head back to the soccer center. Tommy stops the tech session and Andy calles Patrick over. The look on Patrick's face was total confusion. But in walking back to the car, he was honored, especially after seeing past recipiants. I was slightly disappointed, except for one player on his team, he didn't get any had shakes of congratulations. I guess that's just a mother's expectation.
So by the time this was all over, I was ready to go home. Let me explain. I discovered yesterday that I believe I have a kidney infection. Yes I self diagnosed, but not without taking into account all the evidence. Both of my sides were sore,like I had pulled muscles - but despite shoveling snow, I hadn't really used a lot of core muscles. Then there was the OMG I have to pee all the time. So that was actually Tuesday night. So I started my healing process. Did a pit of tapping on my kidneys - woke up Wednesday and the pain in my left side was gone, right side was slightly better - a little bit more tapping, a lot of cranberry juice and an lot water and this morning. It is 85 percent better. I called in sick to work last night (to the preschool and the Hamptons) and I think that also contributed to my recovery - just knowing I could take care of me today! It's funny how we as a society react - to everyone I told, there answer was "go see a doctor" a) to make sure and b) get some anti biotics. Now I admit, had it got much worse and lasted really long, that would be have my next option, because I know a kidney infection can be serious. My only problem is getting of the "guilt" of still complaining of my illness, knowing I'm not going the traditional route to fix it!!! Guess I'll just whine to myself. But yeah already feeling 89 percent better.
Off to nap.
Stacey
So by the time this was all over, I was ready to go home. Let me explain. I discovered yesterday that I believe I have a kidney infection. Yes I self diagnosed, but not without taking into account all the evidence. Both of my sides were sore,like I had pulled muscles - but despite shoveling snow, I hadn't really used a lot of core muscles. Then there was the OMG I have to pee all the time. So that was actually Tuesday night. So I started my healing process. Did a pit of tapping on my kidneys - woke up Wednesday and the pain in my left side was gone, right side was slightly better - a little bit more tapping, a lot of cranberry juice and an lot water and this morning. It is 85 percent better. I called in sick to work last night (to the preschool and the Hamptons) and I think that also contributed to my recovery - just knowing I could take care of me today! It's funny how we as a society react - to everyone I told, there answer was "go see a doctor" a) to make sure and b) get some anti biotics. Now I admit, had it got much worse and lasted really long, that would be have my next option, because I know a kidney infection can be serious. My only problem is getting of the "guilt" of still complaining of my illness, knowing I'm not going the traditional route to fix it!!! Guess I'll just whine to myself. But yeah already feeling 89 percent better.
Off to nap.
Stacey
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Day 7 of January
Well these past two days have certainly been filled with a wide gammet of news.
Friday night was "my night." Janice graciously agreed to help me achieve another activity on my 50 list. "To sing Kareokee, in an actual kareokee bar." We went to Ducky's (not the office furniture place) and what a great time. Janice's friend Sam is a regular there, so he was our guide. The place was busy when we got there at 9:00 pm and it was still packed when we left at 1:00 am. So I got the chance to do two songs. A Farmer's Daughter song, and a Brian Whyte song. I was a little nervous, but learned a very valuable lesson. If you really don't want to be heard, pick a popular song, and the entire clientelle sings along. The variety in the place was astounding - from the people -age, gender, degree of drunkenness to the music it's self - country, show tunes, pop, rap; to the quality of singers - and everyone got applause!!!
We took a cab to and from the bar, and thankfully the driver bringing up home had his snow tires on because the amount of snow that had fallen was unbelievable. I did have a little scare after we got home; I went and shut down everything in my office and basement; then I went upstairs and couldn't find Janice. I called a few times; checked the upstairs, and finally I heard Maya bark downstairs; seems Janice had already fallen asleep (or passed out) on the couch.
So Saturday day was a lazy day for me - very non eventful - until I called Mom. She had been worried about me (apparently not enough to call me) because she heard on the news that there had been a home invasion robbery in the Hamptons!!!! Just what I wanted to hear!!!!! Then I get off the phone with Mom and Patrick calls. They won there first game this morning but lost their second game in the afternoon. But I could sense from his voice that there was something else he needed to tell me. (my first clue was when he actually phoned me, cause that never happens at a tournament) Seems he may have dislocated he knee in the second game. I guess he's out of the rest of the tournament. Thankfully he's not in pain and his spirits seem good!!!
In looking at my 50 list, I see that I am a little behind in reporting what has been accomplished.
So in additional to the Kareokee, here are some more to cross off.
Make a cheesecake (it was delicious)
Visit a pshyic (not one of my better readings)
Buy a thumb ring (didn't spend a lot of money - and off course it broke)
Color a velvet Doodle Art (was a favorite pastime when I was kid)
Keegal balls ( use when I do my treadmill)
Organize home videos on CD (I love putting them in the computer to watch)
Visit old house in Westgate (drive by counts)
Learn to Line Dance (went from sept 2009-May 2010)
So that is 17 items off the list - only 33 to go!
So I think It's time I head to bed and pick up a good book.
Night
Stacey
Friday night was "my night." Janice graciously agreed to help me achieve another activity on my 50 list. "To sing Kareokee, in an actual kareokee bar." We went to Ducky's (not the office furniture place) and what a great time. Janice's friend Sam is a regular there, so he was our guide. The place was busy when we got there at 9:00 pm and it was still packed when we left at 1:00 am. So I got the chance to do two songs. A Farmer's Daughter song, and a Brian Whyte song. I was a little nervous, but learned a very valuable lesson. If you really don't want to be heard, pick a popular song, and the entire clientelle sings along. The variety in the place was astounding - from the people -age, gender, degree of drunkenness to the music it's self - country, show tunes, pop, rap; to the quality of singers - and everyone got applause!!!
We took a cab to and from the bar, and thankfully the driver bringing up home had his snow tires on because the amount of snow that had fallen was unbelievable. I did have a little scare after we got home; I went and shut down everything in my office and basement; then I went upstairs and couldn't find Janice. I called a few times; checked the upstairs, and finally I heard Maya bark downstairs; seems Janice had already fallen asleep (or passed out) on the couch.
So Saturday day was a lazy day for me - very non eventful - until I called Mom. She had been worried about me (apparently not enough to call me) because she heard on the news that there had been a home invasion robbery in the Hamptons!!!! Just what I wanted to hear!!!!! Then I get off the phone with Mom and Patrick calls. They won there first game this morning but lost their second game in the afternoon. But I could sense from his voice that there was something else he needed to tell me. (my first clue was when he actually phoned me, cause that never happens at a tournament) Seems he may have dislocated he knee in the second game. I guess he's out of the rest of the tournament. Thankfully he's not in pain and his spirits seem good!!!
In looking at my 50 list, I see that I am a little behind in reporting what has been accomplished.
So in additional to the Kareokee, here are some more to cross off.
Make a cheesecake (it was delicious)
Visit a pshyic (not one of my better readings)
Buy a thumb ring (didn't spend a lot of money - and off course it broke)
Color a velvet Doodle Art (was a favorite pastime when I was kid)
Keegal balls ( use when I do my treadmill)
Organize home videos on CD (I love putting them in the computer to watch)
Visit old house in Westgate (drive by counts)
Learn to Line Dance (went from sept 2009-May 2010)
So that is 17 items off the list - only 33 to go!
So I think It's time I head to bed and pick up a good book.
Night
Stacey
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Day 6 of January
It is a very very small world!!! Just got off the phone with my Mom and she is so excited. She met a new lady at the manor today. This lady just moved up from Lethbridge and a senior's center there. Turns out the lady is from ..... Wait...... Carmangay!!! You can imagine Mom's shock and surprise. Of course after a few inquiries, turns out Mom went to school with this lady's brothers. In all the excitement, mom forgot to ask was her new friend's name was... Now, this might not seem like a big deal, but for those who don't know the significance, Carmanger is a very, very small town. Many people have never heard of it, so when you know someone, who even knows the name, there is a good chance you know the some of the same people. You could hear the joy in Mom's voice as she was telling the story. The even better news, mom and this lady are taking the seniors bus and going to the mall tomorrow!!!!! Mom has lived in this place for three years now, and has taken the bus maybe three times. I am so excited for mom - just to have a connection. (Cindy I know you can appreciate this story) The name of the family is the McLeods - Roy and Wendell were the brothers Mom went to school with and I believe June is the lady mom met)
Doesn't take much to get me happy, but at my age, when my children are content and my Mom is content, then I too am content.
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Bill is off to Florida for a family wedding. Patrick is off to Red Deer for a soccer tournament, and I am going to be getting together with my sister-in-laws to make some dumplings for Chinese New Year!!!!!
Also have another great secret, but can't share it just yet. It should happen within the next two weeks, so will talk about it then. It involves one of the children, and makes me very proud!!!!
Had a great time at the preschool this week. Have a wonderful story to share about a little boy. This little guy turned four in September. His Mom was the volunteer on Tuesday. She told us this story, and it brought tears to my eyes. The son is still reluctant to use the toilet for pooping - for whatever reason. So for the past little while they have been praying to God to help "Son" get over any fears and help him to remember. So that morning, the son wakes up and as usual, goes poop in his pull up. The Mom asks him, "why did you poop in your pull-up!" The son says "Mom I have prayed to God to help me, but he is busy fixing my heart!!!" Next ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer.
Watched an episode of American Idol last night (first time this season) It is still auditions; I think they are in Milwalkee - anyway they had this young 16 year old - and his voice is absolutely amazing - he is a country singer - and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the next American Idol. If you didn't see it, try googling it or waiting for the elimination rounds.
Off to clean up my office
Night!
Stacey
Doesn't take much to get me happy, but at my age, when my children are content and my Mom is content, then I too am content.
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Bill is off to Florida for a family wedding. Patrick is off to Red Deer for a soccer tournament, and I am going to be getting together with my sister-in-laws to make some dumplings for Chinese New Year!!!!!
Also have another great secret, but can't share it just yet. It should happen within the next two weeks, so will talk about it then. It involves one of the children, and makes me very proud!!!!
Had a great time at the preschool this week. Have a wonderful story to share about a little boy. This little guy turned four in September. His Mom was the volunteer on Tuesday. She told us this story, and it brought tears to my eyes. The son is still reluctant to use the toilet for pooping - for whatever reason. So for the past little while they have been praying to God to help "Son" get over any fears and help him to remember. So that morning, the son wakes up and as usual, goes poop in his pull up. The Mom asks him, "why did you poop in your pull-up!" The son says "Mom I have prayed to God to help me, but he is busy fixing my heart!!!" Next ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer.
Watched an episode of American Idol last night (first time this season) It is still auditions; I think they are in Milwalkee - anyway they had this young 16 year old - and his voice is absolutely amazing - he is a country singer - and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the next American Idol. If you didn't see it, try googling it or waiting for the elimination rounds.
Off to clean up my office
Night!
Stacey
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