Survived Another Busy Holiday!

Well another Christmas has come and gone! PHEW!!!! I don't know about anyone else but I was happy to see it come and even happier to see it go! Every year I say the same thing "I'm not going to drive myself crazy" and every year I do..guess I'm a slow learner haha

We had a great time Christmas Eve and my son and daughter in law's house. Her family and mine all stayed over night! We were 11 people in all..it was a tad crazy on Christmas morning especially with my 18 month old grandson running around not knowing where to turn or what to do haha..he was hillarious!

Christmas Eve was a beautiful night weather wise so I thought I would surprise and treat everyone to a little something special...a limo ride around town to look at the pretty lights! I have a friend who owns a limo company and they very graciously offered to take all of us. It was a truly magical evening! Everyone really enjoyed it.

My sister and nephew joined the fun on Christmas Day. As some of you know I haven't spent much time or talked to my sister since my Mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago. I was a bit apprehensive about her being there but in the end it turned out great! She seemed genuinely happy to be included and everyone had a great time...so I will take that and hope for the best :)

Boxing Day it was off to Fredericton with my best friend for her family's Boxing Day Extravaganza...had a great time with my second family. My friend and I stayed over night in Fredericton and went shopping the next day! Are we nuts! It was crazy and all I bought was Kraft Dinner on sale at Wal-Mart haha...the drive home was a bit hairy...we ran into every type of possible bad weather there is! Snow, freezing rain, ice pellets, rain..it was awful. I was very happy to be home!

Sunday I was totally exhausted and not feeling that great..thought it was cause I was so tired...sadly I came down with the wonderful stomach flu that is making its way thru our office! Still not feeling all that great and have been home from work the last 2 days. Hopefully I will feel up to going in tomorrow

I have a few other things on my mind but will save those for another time...kind of feeling lost and alone lately..not sure why..maybe its just the holiday let down..

I wish all of you a very Happy New Year and good health, love, peace and happiness in the new year!

Yup I'm Still Here!!!!

It has been way to long since I last posted anything. I really don't know where the time goes or how it gets away from me some days but it does. I have great intentions of getting things done but then something else occupies my thoughts and off I go. Can you say "scatter brain"?! haha

sooooooooooo is anyone else as behind as I am in getting ready for the holidays? I can't believe one week from today is Christmas Eve!! How in the world did that happen?!!!!! I still have shopping to finish, I have to wrap the gifts, I have to get groceries and I have to bake and get stuff ready to bring for Christmas dinner (I'm not allowed to show up unless I have my veggie casserole, squash, cranberries and butter tarts). I did take next Monday off so I will have a long weekend to get my butt in gear...I just need to get motivated :(

And of course just to make things interesting my stupid car is sick and is now at the mechanics while I am waiting to see what the damage will be to my wallet! I am really hoping whatever it is will be covered by my warranty...and I really really really hope I get it back by Friday so I can go do the 10 million errands I have to do! Just one more thing to add to this wonderful time of the year!

I am looking forward to seeing my grandson open his presents this year. He is 18 months old now so will be a lot of fun to watch...and to spoil with presents of course! I plan on buying at least one really loud, noisy, obnoxious gift....it is after all my duty as a grandmother to do that! haha...not sure my son and daughter in law will agree but whatever....I get to go home after haha

I'm trying to think of what has happened or is new since I last posted but honestly my mind is such an empty place these days I can't think of one thing! I did get to cross stitch with my "fairy" friends a few weeks ago. We had a delicous pot luck lunch and stitched all day! It was absolutly fabulous and just what I needed.

I have reconnected with some friends that I hadn't been in touch with in a while (all for different various reasons which I won't bore you with). I'm very happy about that. I've also been speaking with my sister again after 2 years (we haven't spoken since mom passed away...again for reasons I won't bore you with). She still gets on my nerves and can be very negative which can be very exhausting but I'm trying to put that aside and not say anything to harsh...but let me tell you my tongue is bleeding sometimes after I hang up the phone! but I am trying to stay calm and not let it get to me but sometimes I hang up the phone and want to scream! I know patience is a virtue but really....those who know me know I'm not the virtuous type haha

Well I'm off to do one of the 10 million things I have to do...if I was smart I would at least wrap the gifts I have bought already....but no one has ever called me smart before! haha

Happy Holidays!

Long Time No Write!

Well its been forever since I have done any blogging. Apparently I am not as deligent in keeping this up as I had hoped to be! Oh well....guess I will strive for progress and not perfection haha

So much has happened since I last blogged I can't even think where to begin. I said good bye to an old friend last week. She passed away from pancreatic cancer. It was very sad and so hard on the family. I will say it never ceases to amaze me the will of the human spirit! The doctors said she would have less then a week...she lasted over 3 weeks...she was not ready to go and fought it with everything she had..unfortunately she had a very painful exit from this life...I pray she is now at peace and her family can start healing....

I went to Fredericton on Thanksgiving weekend with my best friend and her family. Her sister was celebrating her 25th wedding anniversary...complete with renewal ceremony, dance, meal..the whole thing! I have to say it was one of the most heart touching ceromonies I have ever heard! Not a dry eye in the place! It was truely beautiful. All the family was there too..her parents from NS, brother and his wife from BC her sister fro Lithuania...it was wonderful...UNTIL...............after the ceremony and dance the food was getting ready to be brought out and the dancing going to start when someone behind said "did you hear a lady fell down the back steps".........oh yeah! It was their poor mom! Ambulance was called and we spent the remainder of the evening (until 3am) at the hospital...a broken left ankle and 3 broken bones on her right foot! Now get this...They put her broken ankle in a cast wrapped the other foot and said have a safe trip home get in touch with your doctor! Can you believe that! There was no way she could get home in their van....her husbans is in a wheelchair and the back of van is equipped to accomodate that...so they ended up having to pay $2400 out of their own pocket for an ambulance to come from NS to get her and bring her home! And less then a week later her own doctor determined she actually needs surgery to repair the ankle! I was furious! They are like my own parents to me! That is just plain inexcusable...not sure what will come of that but I will keep you posted...

My family celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend..a week late but still fun. Of course we all ate way to much and then all wanted a nap haha...it is always fun when the families get together. I am very blessed that my daughter in law's family includes me and my youngest son in everything..we celebrate all the holidays together, have family fun days...its great! You hear so many stories about "outlaws" and such..I'm happy to say that is not the case with us!

Now...I do have some exciting news to share but unfortunately I have been temporarily sworn to secrecy....so stay tuned! haha

I'll be back! haha

I'm Still Here! :)

Ok its been so long since I blogged that I forgot my login information! I really need to be more consistent with this it seems.

Not really much new...work has been so busy I haven't had much time to do anything else. I get home, have supper do the dishes and go for my walk and then its time for bed it seems. I need to factor in some "fun time" I think.

I've been in a definite "funk" lately. I know I'm in it and just can't for the life of me seem to shake it. I want to go out and do something but when it comes time to actualy get up and go I would just as soon stay hom...so thats what I do. I know its not good for me and I wish I could figure out why I'm feeling this way....it would certainly make it easier to fix the problem if I knew what the problem is...so in the meantime I am going to plug away and keep one foot moving in front of the other and hopefully this will pass.

I've started a computer course for the next 6 weeks. I have one week down and 5 more to go...the only problem is that it is on a Wednesday and that seems to be the night that I could take advantage and get out with friends..I would feel guilty missing a night to go out with friends I think..but I would probably spend the night in class thinking about all my friends out having supper and then going to the movie....guess I will just play that one by ear for now...man I hate being a responsible adult! It really sucks! haha

I spent a bit of time with my grandson this weekend. I can't believe how he is growing so fast! Almost 16 months old already! He is just the light in my eye I tell ya! He is just so funny and knows how to use his sense of humour to make you laugh at his antics...definetly has me wrapped around his finger already thats for sure...he had a runny nose and a bit of fever yesterday when I was over and you could tell he wasn't feeling good but he still liked to get us laughing. My son and his wife took him to the doctor today and they are sending him for an X-ray tomorrow to make sure he doesn't have pneumonia! Poor boogaloo (thats my name for him haha). Keep your fingers crossed he doesn't have pneumonia :(

I noticed when I was out yesterday the trees are already starting to change color! Its a bit early for that as far as I'm concerned...I hoping we still get out Indian Summer...but its not looking good I don't think. I do love this time of year..all the fall colors and the crisp air. It sure is great for sleeping! If only I could sleep thru the night without waking up 10000000 times! Not sure whats going on there either...maybe its part of my "funk" mood...

Well thats enough for now. Tonight is a good night for TV for me! The season premier of CSI Miami is on and Dancing with the Stars begins too...Then Survivor starts on Thursday and the Amazing Race on Sunday! I am in an Amazing Race pool at work...we'll see how that goes! haha

thats it thats all for now!

Tired!

I don't know if its the weather or what but man I am exhausted all the time lately!!!! I'm sure it has nothing to do with age however haha

I'm still trying to get the hang of this blog thing....slow and steady I guess I will figure it out. I'm never sure what I want to write but then I get going and crazy nonsense flows haha

I am looking forward to catching up with my stitching friends this weekend at our monthly stitchy get together. I was really disappointed I missed the BBQ but it was one of those unexpected things that really couldn't be helped.

I am in sort of a blah mood tonight. Reflecting on different things and people in my life. I sometimes thing life would be so much easier if I didnt feel anything! My feelings are hurt over a couple of things that have happened with a couple of friends lately (2 separate things, 2 separate friends). I don't know what to do really...So I will do what my mom always told me to....nothing until I have looked at things from both sides of the coin...sometimes when my feelings get hurt it can throw things out of poportion for sure...I'll write more about this eventually I'm sure but for now I will keep things closed.

I am looking forward to going to my son and wife's place Friday night for supper and games night! My youngest son and his gf are coming, my daughter in law's mom and of course my grandson will be there! Nothing puts a smile on my face like spending a bit of time with him...he is growing like a weed and is doing all these funny things..he makes me feel both young and old at the same time haha

well not much to say tonight really..just rambling on about nothing haha..so I will sign off for now and wish you all a good nights sleep..and I'll keep one for me too!

Another Day!

I don't know about you guys but I always find these short weeks to be terribly long! I am very happy its Friday tomorrow tho!

I have a very busy weekend ahead but one I am really looking forward to. Saturday I will be celebrating a good friend's birthday with a BBQ/gathering and then on Sunday I am getting together for anther BBQ with some great stitching friends! I'm am really looking forward to both events...I need some friendship time in a big way! I'm hoping the weather is going to remain nice for the weekend..although the weatherman is not being very hopeful. But we all know how reliable weather reports are right! haha

Not alot to write about at this point. I am going for a walk tonight. I have joined a walking group thru my work and tonight is "homework" night...which means a 3k walk. I don't mind going with other people. The time goes so fast since I like to talk and walk at the same time haha Hopefully the mosquitoes will be taking a break tonight. Not sure how far I will be able to walk tonight..I have a horrible pain in my heel...I've been told it could be "plantar fasciaitis"..not sure I spelled that right haha...I'm really hoping walking will work it out and not make it worse. When I got up this morning and put my foot on the floor I almost screamed in pain. Its been lessening as the day goes on so I'm hoping it is working its way out...

Gee I sure am hoping for a lot of things aren't I haha...nice weather this weekend, no mosquitoes on my walk, getting through my walk...well you know what they say....you should always have hope! So here's another...hope you all have a wonderful evening!

cheers!

Monday Blahs

Well first let me tell you I survived by aunt's 90th birthday party with my relatives haha....It was nice seeing some of the family that I usually only see at funnerals (which was mentioned more then once I might add). I was standing outside with my youngest son and nephew and we were looking around at all the other people outside in their little groups. I must say I can know totally understand the meaning of the term "feeling like a fish out of water". It was such an uncomfortable feeling. I really don't know the cousins that well and they certainly have their little "cliques". We pretty much sat by ourselves except for my nephew who joined us and my sister a few times as well. While we were standing outside I spoke my thoughts out loud "I feel totally out of place". My son and nephew both said they felt the same way and my nephew mentioned my sister had said something similar too. Its hard to look at people who are your family and really feel so disconected from them. In all honesty I have friends I am much closer to and feel more like a family with. Needless to say we made an early exit. On the plus side my aunt seemed to really enjoy herself. She looked so surprised that so many people were there! She is a lovely women and that was the reason we went...for her...and for my mom who would have loved to have been there. I was told there will be another party in November for my uncle who is turning 80...I'm not very close to him and really don't think I will put myself thru that awkwardness again. But I'll see when the time comes.

Now...what the heck is up with the weather! I am having a very lazy day thats for sure. I'm supposed to go walking tonight with the group from work....I don't think I'll be going to that in this weather.

I've started reading a really good book and am intrigued with the story line. Its by Nora Roberts called Blood Brothers...the first book in a trilogy..its very interesting and am having a hard time putting it down. I keep thinking I should get my stitching out too since I haven't done any in AGES!!! Maybe I will get some done later on.

Well thats it for now...have a great day everyone and stay dry! haha

Today's The Day

So today is the day I go celebrate my aunt's 90th Birthday. I only hope I have half the energy that lady does when I hit 90...actually I would like to have it now! :)
Maybe its the thought of spending time with my mom's family, but I am feeling very meloncholy today. I know Mom would love to be here....this kind of event was always her thing...she just loved being with people. It reminds me of the last family gathering I had with her....she was in the hospital and we had been told she wouldn't be coming home again. It was her wish that she have one last party with her family. So we made it happen! Everyone gathered, brough food and guitars (my mom could listen to her neices and nephews play guitar and sing for hours!) and had a wonderful day. It made her so happy which in turn made us happy. It was the last time my mom was with us. The party was on Saturday and by Sunday night she deteriorated very quickly and was gone by Thursday morning. I find some comfort in knowing we made her final wish come true for her but still can't help wishing she was here today. I know she will be there in spirit and that is some comfort at least.
There are cousins coming that I have never met and am looking forward to that. And some I haven't seen in a long time so there is some happy things to look forward to for sure. Everyone is quite excited to see my grandson...they haven't seen him since he was about a month old..he is know 15 months old..I have no doubt he will charm everyone..he usually does haha (not that I'm biased or anything haha). Some of the family have never even met my son Andrew's wife either so they are looking forward to that as well.
All in all I am looking forward to the evening...and the good news is when I've had enough I can make my escape! haha

chow for now! I'm sure I will have lots to share tomorrow!

BLAH!!!!

I don't know about anyone else but I am so sick of this crappy weather! I will be happy to see the sunshine..someday haha
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Tomorrow we are celebrating my aunt's 90th birthday. She is my mom's sister. There will be cousins there I have never even met! I have very mixed emotions about going. Since Mom passed away 2 years ago I really don't have much to do with that part of the family. I feel like an outsider when I'm with them and its not a very comfortable feeling. I really don't have anything in common with them....they are very different....and I'll leave it at that! haha...My son, his wife and my grandson are going as well as my other son and his girlfriends so it will be nice to have them there for sure.
Some of you that know me know I haven't spoken to my sister since shortly after mom passed away and she will be there tomorrow. I have very mixed emotions about that. On one hand I am curious to see her and on the other I'm a ball of nerves...especially if she is drinking. Should prove to be an interesting day and I'm sure I will have lots to share on Sunday.
I came home early from work today as I wasn't feeling that great. It just hit me after lunch like a ton of bricks. I'm still not feeling that great. Hopefully a good nights sleep will fix that. I'm hoping my crazy cat Billy will sleep tonight. I don't know what is up with him lately but he like to keep me awake and then fall asleep just before the alarm goes off for me to go to work! At least I can sleep in a bit tomorrow! I love to sleep in! hah
I've changed my background to penguins because I LOVE PENGUINS!! There is just something about them that makes me smile..and between the weather, tomorrow's party and not sleeping I could use something to make me smile :)
Well thats it for now. I'll be sure to have all kinds to share on Sunday!
take care everyone!

First Time Bloggin!

well thought I would get with the times and start blogging! I have friends that I keep track of their lives with their blogs and thought I should extend the same courtesy! :)

Hopefuly I can keep it up and figure things out as I go. I would welcome any tips anyone would like to share thats for sure!

I just spent the last 2 hours trying to get my computer back up and running. Frustrating doesn't even begin to discribe how I was feeling!!!!!!!! Hopefully the problems are now all fixed!

I will find more things to say as I go along I'm sure...in the meantime wish me luck as I venture into this new territory of blogging! haha