We got snow here...hurray!!! Being from Ontario and living out West, it is such a treat for me to see snow on the ground. The boys had a blast playing Starwars with their lightsabers at the beach yesterday. Such simple pleasures, and they loved it.
C went to birthday party on saturday at the local climbing wall. He had never done that before, and he did really well. All I have to do now is lower my body weight so that I can do it with him. It looked very difficult...for an adult. A 45lb 7 year old is a different story...
M and I had an Indian meal on Friday night. Wow, it was amazing. It just reminded me of living in the UK, as it is such a popular take away there. We had samosas, butter chicken, potato/cauliflower, and pilau rice. Only problem is I was too full by the end of it. I have a great Indian cookbook...M is away this week in Toronto, perhaps I will pull it out and try to make something for him when he returns. I think Indian cooking just takes lots of ingredients, lots of marinating time, but it is basically straightforward.
Wish me luck
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Faves....
here goes my list for 2007...
My favorite....
drink - lager and lime or strongbow cider
meal - Alaskan king crab legs. had them over chirstmas and forgot how much I loved them
jeans - tough one.. the ones I feel best in at the moment are Joe jeans from Superstore.,,they are very cheap but slimming.
hair product - Preference by Loreal hair colour...I would be lost without it
body product - ANYTHING by Morton Brown
book - anything by Ian Rankin. I just finished his very last Rebus novel a couple days ago.
comfort shoe - gotta be my Blundstones - "best #^^$&%$ boot in the world" an Australian once told me....
outerwear - anything MEC
bakery - Richlea
Coffee - Melita International for home, Tim hortons for out and about
Store - Superstore
Car - Audi TT - but I will never own one. Or maybe an Alfa Ramero. We used to have one in the UK and I loved it. don't think they sell them here...
TV - I love 24 for some strange reason
Move - Long Way Round - fantastic movie / autobiography about Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman travelling on motorbikes around the world. Hilarious, inspiring, absolutely fabulous!!!
My favorite....
drink - lager and lime or strongbow cider
meal - Alaskan king crab legs. had them over chirstmas and forgot how much I loved them
jeans - tough one.. the ones I feel best in at the moment are Joe jeans from Superstore.,,they are very cheap but slimming.
hair product - Preference by Loreal hair colour...I would be lost without it
body product - ANYTHING by Morton Brown
book - anything by Ian Rankin. I just finished his very last Rebus novel a couple days ago.
comfort shoe - gotta be my Blundstones - "best #^^$&%$ boot in the world" an Australian once told me....
outerwear - anything MEC
bakery - Richlea
Coffee - Melita International for home, Tim hortons for out and about
Store - Superstore
Car - Audi TT - but I will never own one. Or maybe an Alfa Ramero. We used to have one in the UK and I loved it. don't think they sell them here...
TV - I love 24 for some strange reason
Move - Long Way Round - fantastic movie / autobiography about Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman travelling on motorbikes around the world. Hilarious, inspiring, absolutely fabulous!!!
Friday, December 21, 2007
AHHHHHH...
OK, I just experienced my first christmas concert for my son. I could tell that I was viewed by all as the novice parent, as I arrived only 15 minutes before the performance. Everyone else arrived at least 30 minutes early. Needless to say, there were not seats left and very little standing room...I will know better next year. My son was the second class to perform, and boy, the emotion just swelled up in my heart. I cried. Yes, I had tears streaming down my face. I just felt so....I cannot even put it into words. I love every second of it. I even had a lump in my throat for ALL the other classes. They were just so amazing.
I am not mushy, overly emotional in most things in life....but these things just GET me everytime....
1. weddings
2. singing / hearing the national anthem
3. Rememberance day
4. any stepping stone that my children reach....christmas concert was definately one of them.
So, I am still glowing. What a way to get into the christmas spirit.
So Merry christmas to anyone who reads this!!!!!!
I am not mushy, overly emotional in most things in life....but these things just GET me everytime....
1. weddings
2. singing / hearing the national anthem
3. Rememberance day
4. any stepping stone that my children reach....christmas concert was definately one of them.
So, I am still glowing. What a way to get into the christmas spirit.
So Merry christmas to anyone who reads this!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
ahhhhh
Ahhhh, no school today. My eldest has had a five day weekend, but I honestly think that he needed a wee break. Heck, we all needed a break. The boys are upstairs, engrossed in a Harry Potter DVD, so I thought I would seize the moment. By the way, I cannot wait for the new Harry Potter to come out on DVD next week. I am telling my husband that we are buying it for the kids for xmas, but who am I kidding...it is for me.
Our company is coming from the UK on saturday and I cannot wait. Nothing like a full house at Christmas to lift your spirits. Both my boys are still "believers" in Santa, so that makes it all the more special. M is off work between xmas and new year, I have stocked the freezer with Presients Choice nibblies to have with bubbly, the house is somewhat clean...I am feeling good. Speaking of President's Choice, does anyone love it as much as I do. I only go there about once every 6 weeks, but I love it. Their seafood filo appetizer selection is amazing. It is great to have a stash in the freezer for when unexpected company drop by...which I am hoping will happen often over the next few weeks.
Enjoy the run up to Christmas everyone!!!
Our company is coming from the UK on saturday and I cannot wait. Nothing like a full house at Christmas to lift your spirits. Both my boys are still "believers" in Santa, so that makes it all the more special. M is off work between xmas and new year, I have stocked the freezer with Presients Choice nibblies to have with bubbly, the house is somewhat clean...I am feeling good. Speaking of President's Choice, does anyone love it as much as I do. I only go there about once every 6 weeks, but I love it. Their seafood filo appetizer selection is amazing. It is great to have a stash in the freezer for when unexpected company drop by...which I am hoping will happen often over the next few weeks.
Enjoy the run up to Christmas everyone!!!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
I'm still here....and top 5
Top 5 dead celebrities...
1. Pierre Trudeau
2. Julia Child
3. Steven Irwin
4. Princess Diana
5. Dr. Seuss (sp? you know, cat in the hat ..)
Cereals that Rox
1. honey nut cheerios
2. Special K
3. Rice Crispies
4. Shreddies
5. Oatmeal, made from scratch...i qualify that as a cereal...
5 easy steps to impress me on a date
1. open the door for me
2. be on time to meet me or pick me up (very important!!!!)
3. have polished shoes on ( I always judge a man by his shoes)
4. bring me flowers
5. same as Sal, treat me like I am the only female on the planet for the night...
5 reasons not to blog
1. two young boys who seem to sense when I sit down at the computer
2. two young boys who want to play computer games on the family computer
3. two young boys who (thankfully) want to play with ME
4. Lack of topics in my brain when I sit in this chair
5. my life may be a bit mundane to others...but not to me.
1. Pierre Trudeau
2. Julia Child
3. Steven Irwin
4. Princess Diana
5. Dr. Seuss (sp? you know, cat in the hat ..)
Cereals that Rox
1. honey nut cheerios
2. Special K
3. Rice Crispies
4. Shreddies
5. Oatmeal, made from scratch...i qualify that as a cereal...
5 easy steps to impress me on a date
1. open the door for me
2. be on time to meet me or pick me up (very important!!!!)
3. have polished shoes on ( I always judge a man by his shoes)
4. bring me flowers
5. same as Sal, treat me like I am the only female on the planet for the night...
5 reasons not to blog
1. two young boys who seem to sense when I sit down at the computer
2. two young boys who want to play computer games on the family computer
3. two young boys who (thankfully) want to play with ME
4. Lack of topics in my brain when I sit in this chair
5. my life may be a bit mundane to others...but not to me.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Too soon...
About three months ago, we asked my mother to come out here to live. She currently is in Ontario, but since my father died 6 years ago, she has been very lonely and not terribly happy. My only other sibling lives in the UK, I am on the west coast, and my mom is in between. I have been a bit stressed about the the whole move as, strangely enough, since I have had my boys my mother and I have not gotten along that well. We used to be sooooo close, but now....
Anyway, we knew this was the right thing to do and I was feeling better about it. Keeping in mind that I have not lived in the same city as any of my family since I was in highschool, I am used to the independence. I am used to see family a couple times a year and that is it. I am awful for saying this, I know.
I got a phone call two days ago from my mother's friend saying that she is not well (she is 79). She has been so excited to move out here at the end of Sept, apparently, that she has not told the doctor about her poor health in case he told her that she cannot travel. I feel like shit. I feel like a terrible daughter and I am not ready for my mother to reach this stage of her life yet. Am I going to be able to look after her, give her everything that she needs, in addition to looking after my family and 3 and 6 year old sons? My older sister is in denial, and being 6000 miles away, and single with not children, I do not think she appreciates my fears. I feel like am being pulled in all directions and my mothers survival is dependent on ME now.
Can you tell I am stressed?????
I am not ready for this. My mother has never been ill. Well, she has been quite ill for 6 months now, but did not want to tell anyone. She said she did not want to worry me. I tell you, getting a phone call from her friend to inform me how sick she was, that was far worse.
I am a terrible daugher....
Anyway, we knew this was the right thing to do and I was feeling better about it. Keeping in mind that I have not lived in the same city as any of my family since I was in highschool, I am used to the independence. I am used to see family a couple times a year and that is it. I am awful for saying this, I know.
I got a phone call two days ago from my mother's friend saying that she is not well (she is 79). She has been so excited to move out here at the end of Sept, apparently, that she has not told the doctor about her poor health in case he told her that she cannot travel. I feel like shit. I feel like a terrible daughter and I am not ready for my mother to reach this stage of her life yet. Am I going to be able to look after her, give her everything that she needs, in addition to looking after my family and 3 and 6 year old sons? My older sister is in denial, and being 6000 miles away, and single with not children, I do not think she appreciates my fears. I feel like am being pulled in all directions and my mothers survival is dependent on ME now.
Can you tell I am stressed?????
I am not ready for this. My mother has never been ill. Well, she has been quite ill for 6 months now, but did not want to tell anyone. She said she did not want to worry me. I tell you, getting a phone call from her friend to inform me how sick she was, that was far worse.
I am a terrible daugher....
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