Donkey on the Edge

Well it must be that time of year! Occassionally I lose my patience and get frustrated.....with EVERYTHING!!!!!
I think I am at that point NOW!!!! LOL Why is it that if I don't NAG the kids and remind the kids all the time about the same things they can't remember?

 As you know we have two cats, Kenny and Harold. We got Kenny from the Humane Society for Kyle and Harold came along out of concern for his life by Brandon! Harold was going to be put down - his Mom kept skanking out and they had too many farm cats! So we took Harold in and saved his little life!  Back to the RANT - I have to remind Kyle EVERY NIGHT to feed the cats!!!!! I have to remind Kyle EVERY 2nd DAY to do the kitty LITTER!!!!! OMG I am going to lose it....Just because you are done school doesn't mean you can stay up 'til 4 AM and sleep all day...messing up the house and not doing chores!!!!!! AARRRGGGHHHH

Same goes for my little Brandina - he came home from the weekend away and was tired. He was home at 10:30 Sunday morning....left the gargage door open, dropped his bag in the hallway and promptly went downstairs to sleep....awww poor baby was sooo tired!  We got home from the lake around 5:30 - unpacked, vacuumed the main floor, sorted AND started laundry, cooked supper, cleaned up and showered and FINALLY fell into BED. Poor little muffin had such a hard day!!!! ARRRGGGHHHHH

Monday rolls around and I advised both boys to "wind their necks in" ( a British saying from my fav Brit peep)  I don't understand why they think that all chores and rules are off just because it is SUMMER!!!! I swear if I took a weekend off the house would be in shambles! Although I have tried to boycot chores to prove a point and it BACK FIRED so badly! I only ended punishing myself! Now the chores that the boys have are pretty substantial! Seriously - Kyle - keep room clean, clean his OWN bathroom, kitty litter every 2nd day, feed cats supper EVERY day! Brandon - recycling when full, garbages - Thursday, keep basement clean,do laundry, along with his OWN bathroom.....I think I should check into child labour laws to ensure I haven't pushed the card to hard...I mean really they are sooo hard done by with ALL THOSE CHORES!!!! NOT!!!!!!!

I remember when Brandon couldn't manage to get his laundry to me in time...I kept threatening to stop doing his laundry. One week I asked him every day to bring me his laundry. He FAILED to, so I don't do his laundry anymore...A bit ago he said that he was so PROUD of me for following through! Doesn't that say something? I guess I should stop being a softie and follow through more...After some thought - Look out KIDS, I am a DONKEY on the EDGE and plan on following THROUGH!!!!

So for now, I will keep trying to be strong and sticking to my GUNS. I will try to stand tall and not give in!
Happy Hump Day everyone!!!!

Interviews, Summer Solstice, and Jack Daniels

Our youngest whom I speak about like he is 5 is actually 17! He had a job interview last week, and it was really neat to see how he handled the resume, references and himself. The night before the interview he decided it was time for a hair cut and perhaps a new outfit! Who says girls are the only ones who fuss!!!! LOL  So we went out and found a nice crisp casual/collar shirt with short sleeves and nice pair of dress shorts!  While we were doing a bit of shopping we saw some fun t- shirts...you know the ones that are boarderline inapporpriate! Well they sometimes make me laugh out loud and there happened to be 2 there. Obviously I picked one up for Kyle and Brandon - couldn't resist!!!!! So fingers crossed Kyle gets a job, because then he will be able to drive his car!!!!!

Summer Solstice was on Tuesday June 21- we have been patiently waiting for nice weather.....I guess we are still waiting.....The weather this year has been so wet and cool!  We went out to the Lake this past weekend, and even out there, it was highs of 15 and lows of 8 or less....I can't remember a time when it has been so cool for so long.  With the long weekend coming up I am hoping for some nice weather so we can finally feel the sun on our bodies!

As I said, we had gone out to the lake this past weekend...Well it WAS one of THOSE weekends when you cut a little too loose and have a little too much fun....LOL  Friday night it was pouring - we found and umbrella and sang under it in the rain...sooo much fun! Saturday night was my Hubbies night to cut loose. You MUST understand he is a quiet man, well....after many Jack Daniels on ice, he got the giggles and was soo much fun...Walking him home carefully,helping him get ready for bed, and letting him sleep 'til noon. His most priceless moment....."Scottie you're my bestest friend".....we LOVE that he was able to cut loose a little bit and have some fun....

Looking forward to a long weekend - coming up....I wonder what Shinanigans will happen this weekend.......

Birthday Mania 2 with a side order of Graduation

It's that time of year again, when we have birthday mania! It seems 4 times a year it's crazy birthday times! Our families birthdays come in clumps! April, June, September and November....there are also ones in March and May.

Today my Mom turns 70! I am proud to be her daughter. She is a strong, loving, beautiful and wise woman! I can only hope that one day I too will be as wise as she is! Here's to you Mom!!!!!

Father's Day is also aproaching on Sunday! I love to spoil my Father and my Husband! My Dad is the best thing since sliced bread...seriously! He is the smartest person I know. My Dad is always the first to tear up - which always makes me tear....awww He is simply the best! As for my Hubbie - I ADORE him, he is the best Father who loves his family like no other.... He would "walk the line" for us and he would "die for us". I love watching you with the boys....it is soooo awesome and a little bit sexy....

Brandon turns 19 on Monday.... He was born the Saturday just before Father's Day...you can't get a better Father's Day present than a Son who will carry your name!!!! (Not bad timing on my part...lol) So my oldest Son will soon be another year older and hopefully another year wiser!?!?!?! I can hardly believe how grown up he is becoming! I of course still remember like it was yesterday, the first time I held him.....Now he is 6"2 and towers over me.....I wish him all the happiness and success he deserves! He has brought so much to my life - words cannot express....."I love you forever, I like you for always...my baby you'll be".......

So with all these events, I have to throw one more in..... Our Nephew Jared has Graduated from High School and the family is having a shin dig in his honor this weekend..... I am so very, very proud of each Nephew who has graduated! I am always tearing up with pride! I hope they know how very, very proud we are of you! So Jared, venture on into the big ol' world - I wish you more success than you can imagine! You are a dear Nephew whom we hold dear to our hearts!

So I figure that is enough mushy gushy emotional stuff for a Friday afternoon.... Let it be known there will be tears of pride and joy this weekend as we celebrate Jared's Grad; Mom's 70th ; Father's Day; and Brandon's 19th!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!

Lake, Rigs and Coffee

I can't believe it is already June!!!! Seriously where does the time go??????

We have been able to get out  to the lake a fair bit...soo exciting!  This past weekend, we were fortunate enough to zoom out as a FAMILY - the 4 of us went in 1 vehicle! That NEVER happens...usually a friend comes along or Brandon takes his car...It was so much fun to travel together.

At the lake my Cousin and her Husband were out, along with their friend - it was awesome - they took the boys for a doon buggy ride and dirt biking....My Cous and I sat around and caught up on life's events! It was fantastic - not to mention the 28degree weather we had! So again, all in all a FAB weekend at the lake - counting the days 'til we go again!!!!

Brandon - our oldest is restless - he is trying to find his niche in life.  He is figuring he wants to go out to the "rigs" - he has a LOT of debt for his young age so he figures go to the "rigs" and get ahead all the while deciding what path his life will take. This is great for him - not so much for his MOM!!!!! I am having separation anxiety and he hasn't even gone yet! I will keep you posted on the events.....

Kyle was so adorable this morning, keeping in mind he IS 17!!! I know I speak of him like is 8 but he is my BABY and always will be.....For the first time in EVER - he was up BEFORE us on a week day!!!! I seriously was concerned..that NEVER happens....So he comes into our room with 2 coffee's, cream and sugar on the side!! OMG how great and THOUGHTFUL was that!?!?!?!?!?! What a terrific way to start the day....

Stay tuned as we will have a busy couple weekends - we will be celebrating Nephews Grad party; Grandma's 70th birthday; Brandon's 19th birthday; Father's Day; and a quick trip down South to pick up some stuff......will keep you posted.....

Happy Monday!!!!!!