Where does the time go?!?
I have calmed down since the last time I blogged - which is a good thing! The family has pulled up their socks and everyone is a team player again! WHEWF!!!! LOL
My oldest is trying to find his niche in life, and he has decided "rigs" is a good place to start to make some money and work hard! He is definately not afraid of hard work and he will definately appreciate the money. He has a champagne taste! He had a small rig adventure - he zoomed out to Olds Alberta and did a couple days with a rig. It was very sudden and very confusing and emotional to be scooted off so quickly - NOT EVEN 24 hours notice!!!!! While up in Olds there was a MAJOR hail storm - which happened to TOTAL off his baby - Audi A4!! The windshield is a total mess...hail hit so hard it broke the glass!!!! So now he is looking for a truck - more appropriate for rig work. But let's be reminded that he will need a co-signer and we WILL NOT be co-signing for a $42,000.00 TRUCK!!!! OMFG!!!!!! He seriously thought it would be ok if we signed for something like that...My Hubbie and I don't even drive vehicles that expensive..... So after much debate and heartache - he understands that perhaps a less expensive truck first to get himself established is a much better idea!!!!!
My youngest has just started his part time job working at a pet store...I have always called him an animal whisperer....he has an unbeliveable calm around animals! So he has been riding his bicycle down the hill and back in order to get to work. He doesn't quite have enough money to get started driving his car!!!! After his first pay cheque he definately will have the money!!!! I can't wait for him to drive his car.....He is also rocking this new job. He is sooo excited about it and does so well! I am extremely proud that he has found something to be passionate about! So kudo's to you my love! I am very proud of you!!!!
Holidays are around the corner, I CAN"T WAIT.....my Hubbie and I are SOOOO ready for our holidays this year.....But it will be the first time that we holiday without kids! I believe that either boy will be able to make it out to the Lake this year....It will be sooo wonderful to have 2 full weeks with my Hubbie OR it could be one of those holidays that you don't know what to do! I remember when our oldest stopped coming out due to work, and it was so hard...Then our youngest slowly stopped coming out too..... But usually we will have one or the other with us. This summer - looks like none of my boys will be able to make it due to work schedules! I feel a tear coming on as I think we have reached that point in our lives where they are busy doing their own thing. It may be a tear of joy or sadness....This I am unsure of...lol...I will let you know AFTER our holidays...It should be a VERY relaxing one if anything......
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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!!!!
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!!!!
Monday, June 27, 2011
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.......
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.......
Friday, June 17, 2011
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!
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!
Monday, June 6, 2011
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!!!!!!
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!!!!!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Never Get Excited Over Mops
May long is always a great weekend, it defines the beginning of Summer in a camping sort of way....
This year we decided that we would stay home. Kyle house sat, Brandon and Claire went to the lake to camp on crown land and I did Spring cleaning.
Saturday I felt ripped off - I wanted so badly to sleep in but to no avail, I ended up rising and starting the day off with a bang!( at 7 AM for those that care!!!) It felt so good to finish all those little nit picky chores that you always wish you have time for. Like organizing your closet lightest to darkest; shortest to longest, it's the best when my closet and drawers are like that....( a little anal retentive lol). I worked like a slave and secretly ENJOYED IT!!!! I get great satisfaction out of a clean/organized home!!!!
Sunday was awesome - Rob took me out for BREAKFAST!!!!! Can you believe it?! I didn't even prompt him or anything! WOO HOOO We had a great day puttering around the house together - remember NO KIDS were home all WEEKEND LONG!!!!!! We even had a few friends over for a little shin dig!
Monday I finished up the ironing and 2 days of laundry, while Rob puttered around the house doing Boy chores! He scooted out for a few groceries and came back with a mop that I had been looking to buy but it was always out! I was sooo excited....NOTE TO THE WISE - NEVER GET EXCITED OVER MOPS....I was truly soooo excited but realized that I should NOT be....its a MOP that means that I HAVE to clean the floors ALL the time now.....But secretly I am super stoked about trying it out...
Monday night everyone came home and life was back to its usual chaotic self....Brandon and Claire came by for supper which was nice, as they are still house sitting. Kyle came home from house sitting so, as a Mom - I felt content that all my babies were safely home and my house was clean and organized.
All in All it was one of the BEST MAY LONG's in LONG time.....
This year we decided that we would stay home. Kyle house sat, Brandon and Claire went to the lake to camp on crown land and I did Spring cleaning.
Saturday I felt ripped off - I wanted so badly to sleep in but to no avail, I ended up rising and starting the day off with a bang!( at 7 AM for those that care!!!) It felt so good to finish all those little nit picky chores that you always wish you have time for. Like organizing your closet lightest to darkest; shortest to longest, it's the best when my closet and drawers are like that....( a little anal retentive lol). I worked like a slave and secretly ENJOYED IT!!!! I get great satisfaction out of a clean/organized home!!!!
Sunday was awesome - Rob took me out for BREAKFAST!!!!! Can you believe it?! I didn't even prompt him or anything! WOO HOOO We had a great day puttering around the house together - remember NO KIDS were home all WEEKEND LONG!!!!!! We even had a few friends over for a little shin dig!
Monday I finished up the ironing and 2 days of laundry, while Rob puttered around the house doing Boy chores! He scooted out for a few groceries and came back with a mop that I had been looking to buy but it was always out! I was sooo excited....NOTE TO THE WISE - NEVER GET EXCITED OVER MOPS....I was truly soooo excited but realized that I should NOT be....its a MOP that means that I HAVE to clean the floors ALL the time now.....But secretly I am super stoked about trying it out...
Monday night everyone came home and life was back to its usual chaotic self....Brandon and Claire came by for supper which was nice, as they are still house sitting. Kyle came home from house sitting so, as a Mom - I felt content that all my babies were safely home and my house was clean and organized.
All in All it was one of the BEST MAY LONG's in LONG time.....
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Nurried and Grunchy
Last weekend we zoomed out to the lake for a little R & R! This time was exceptionally fun as we car pooled with our besties!!!!! It was a lot of fun, we loaded up and started off. Of course you know I had to do the when are we there, how much longer bit! As we were getting closer to our spot my Hubbie and I were being silly and goofing around in the back seat.....he went to play punch me and I said the he was making me "nurried"...this turned into quite the giggle fest!!!! Nurried has become the new "Suism" - it is a cross between worried and nervous! My other fav word is "grunchy" - that is a cross between crouchy and grumpy!
It was a fabulous weekend with great weather, super fun and adventurous quad rides and TONS of giggles. We met a neat young couple that moved in next to my besties lot - BIG trailer - 40 ft with 3 slides...OMG it even has 2 ceiling fans and a fireplace! I look forward to having a season full of laughs and sun, and relaxation!
To my besties - thanks for a FANTASTIC FUN weekend, I adore and respect each of you so very much! Again I raise my glass to the 2 of you whom I hold close to my heart!
It was a fabulous weekend with great weather, super fun and adventurous quad rides and TONS of giggles. We met a neat young couple that moved in next to my besties lot - BIG trailer - 40 ft with 3 slides...OMG it even has 2 ceiling fans and a fireplace! I look forward to having a season full of laughs and sun, and relaxation!
To my besties - thanks for a FANTASTIC FUN weekend, I adore and respect each of you so very much! Again I raise my glass to the 2 of you whom I hold close to my heart!
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