So it seems like it was the International Day of Happiness this past weekend and y'all know I like to celebrate as many fake holidays as I can, so it seems like the perfect time to list those little things that make my life happy. I mean it goes without saying that Michael and those girls of ours are dead centre of the things that make me happiest, but what about the zillion little things?
Things like.....
Coffee dates with Auntie KK.
Oh and double date night with Auntie KK.
Lazy summer wine and cheese nights with JB.
Evenings spent with friends playing cards.
Board games.
A really good burger.
Netflix.
Running.
Sharing a good book.
Volunteer projects.
Jammies.
Iced coffee.
Green tea.
Hot coffee.
Cheese.
KitKats.
What makes you happy?
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
we're streaming
Have you heard the exciting news? That we recently had our bandwidth cap raised from an archaic 20 gigs, to a more reasonable 100 gigs? It's like we won the internet lottery! Of course the first thing we had to do was sign up for Netflix! So exciting to finally be one of the cool kids! It's kind of a lot of pressure though, what should I watch first. There is so much to get caught up on. Things you unlimited internet users take for granted. So after much thought and consideration I started thusly....
1. Suits! Because of course I did. That whole show could just be Harvey Spector walking around in those suits and I would be happy.... but not really because my true love is actually Donna!
2. Once Upon a Time. Pre-Netflix we'd borrow seasons of shows from the library, but if the show was popular then the wait list was long and by the time you got your hands on the next season there had likely been some sort of spoiler alert breakdown because your jerky friends assumed you'd already seen that episode. The girls and I are actually watching this together. I love that we can start an episode at our leisure. Another library issue, you need to wrap up a whole season in a week or prepare to be fined 25 cents per day it's late.
3. The Battered Bastards of Baseball. Mike is a bit of a documentary junkie. Don't get me wrong I love a good documentary too and this one about an incredibly interesting baseball team hits all the right notes.
4. House of Cards. Getting caught up on season three. Oh boy do I love Kevin Spacey even though he scares the life out of me.
5. Derek! Oh my, I don't think I made it through an episode without weeping. What an incredibly sweet series. What an incredibly sweet portrayal of Derek, by Ricky Gervais. Loved it!
What are your NetFlix favourites?
1. Suits! Because of course I did. That whole show could just be Harvey Spector walking around in those suits and I would be happy.... but not really because my true love is actually Donna!
2. Once Upon a Time. Pre-Netflix we'd borrow seasons of shows from the library, but if the show was popular then the wait list was long and by the time you got your hands on the next season there had likely been some sort of spoiler alert breakdown because your jerky friends assumed you'd already seen that episode. The girls and I are actually watching this together. I love that we can start an episode at our leisure. Another library issue, you need to wrap up a whole season in a week or prepare to be fined 25 cents per day it's late.
3. The Battered Bastards of Baseball. Mike is a bit of a documentary junkie. Don't get me wrong I love a good documentary too and this one about an incredibly interesting baseball team hits all the right notes.
4. House of Cards. Getting caught up on season three. Oh boy do I love Kevin Spacey even though he scares the life out of me.
5. Derek! Oh my, I don't think I made it through an episode without weeping. What an incredibly sweet series. What an incredibly sweet portrayal of Derek, by Ricky Gervais. Loved it!
What are your NetFlix favourites?
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
randomly
I liked my sister-in-law's status today because she's cute and funny and I generally like what she has to say. This time there was work attached to my like.... which is a good life lesson for all you kids out there.... always read the fine print!! So the deal is she gives me a number and then I have to tell all of you six random facts about myself, which is kinda hard because I'm not all that interesting plus I've been telling you almost everything here for the past six years or so. There's probably not much I have left to say, but I'll give it a go...
1. I cannot. Cannot. Stand the feel of a wet sweater coming out of the washing machine. Ugh, just typing that gave me a hardcore case of the willies. I can't even think about it.
2. I have the same thing for breakfast every day unless we have plans for brunch or we're out of eggs, english muffins and/or cheese.
3. I covet a FitBit One very very much. Hope Santa is listening.
4. Folger's coffee gives me crazy heartburn.
5. My brother and I watch Survivor together every week via text message. Unless he ditches me for the World's Cutest Nephew.
6. I cannot sleep with my socks on.
1. I cannot. Cannot. Stand the feel of a wet sweater coming out of the washing machine. Ugh, just typing that gave me a hardcore case of the willies. I can't even think about it.
2. I have the same thing for breakfast every day unless we have plans for brunch or we're out of eggs, english muffins and/or cheese.
3. I covet a FitBit One very very much. Hope Santa is listening.
4. Folger's coffee gives me crazy heartburn.
5. My brother and I watch Survivor together every week via text message. Unless he ditches me for the World's Cutest Nephew.
6. I cannot sleep with my socks on.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
sms
Well it's happening... I can't stop it. I feel like I'm standing on the high diving board with my toes over the edge and the water.... well it's really really really far down there.
In a handful of months Abby will be turning eleven. She's growing up and it makes me nervous. It also has me figuring out this motherhood thing all over again. I've never been the Mom to a tween before, but I have been a tween girl, so at least I have some outdated experience. This past week we let her download a texting app for her ipod and she's signed for a social media type account (not facebook).
So far she's only been texting with family, but I realize that will not last for long. She's so excited that she can actually text people that she shows me everyone she sends and receives, but again I realize that won't last for long either. I'm keeping an eye on the social media account, what she's posting, what people are posting to her. Trying to find that balance. How to be present, but not muddy the waters too much for her. So far it's been fun, she and her little friends are adorable in that "oh look they're growing up" kind of a way, but I worry. I worry about bullying and peer pressure and how do I manage to raise them to successfully navigate all of that?
In a handful of months Abby will be turning eleven. She's growing up and it makes me nervous. It also has me figuring out this motherhood thing all over again. I've never been the Mom to a tween before, but I have been a tween girl, so at least I have some outdated experience. This past week we let her download a texting app for her ipod and she's signed for a social media type account (not facebook).
So far she's only been texting with family, but I realize that will not last for long. She's so excited that she can actually text people that she shows me everyone she sends and receives, but again I realize that won't last for long either. I'm keeping an eye on the social media account, what she's posting, what people are posting to her. Trying to find that balance. How to be present, but not muddy the waters too much for her. So far it's been fun, she and her little friends are adorable in that "oh look they're growing up" kind of a way, but I worry. I worry about bullying and peer pressure and how do I manage to raise them to successfully navigate all of that?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
parenting with beads
So I had heard of this a couple of times on the internet and was intrigued and then my friend, the Widney Woman wrote about it on her blog and I knew I had to give it a try.
Parenting by beads.
I realize there are a lot of opinions on chore lists, sticker charts, reward systems, allowance and such. My deal is.... who gotta figure out what works best in your family, for your kids. That's what I'm trying to do.
We have a real imbalance in our house that is quickly becoming a large problem. You see Abby is pretty great when it comes to lending a hand around the house. Maya is decidedly not so. With relatively little grumbling Abby will get up and help clear the table or put her laundry away or whatever. Maya will fling herself on the couch and dramatically declare that she couldn't possibly help because she'd just sprained her head. Yes, that is an actual excuse she used one night.
What happens is Abby ends up doing more than her fair share of the work and Mike and I both tend to ask her to help with things because she puts up less fuss about it. That, in a word, is not fair. It's not fair and yet it continues. I find it incredibly frustrating, my patience has become paper thin and I am spending far too much time angry and all the things that go along with angry like yelling (me) and crying (Maya). I dread those "get things done" hours between dinner and bed.
So when I read about this system I thought it was worth a shot. I knew Abby would be racking up the beads much quicker than Maya and perhaps that was just the visualization she needed.
We've been operating under the new bead system for 24 hours and I already like what I see. As predicted, Abby is already out in the lead, but only by one bead. Just that one bead is driving Maya nuts. Their toyroom was getting a bit out of control so I sent them in to clean it and let them know that the job paid two beads, if they both did the work they would split it, but if one ended up doing more than the other that person got both. The room was clean in record time with Maya actually helping out. It's too early to call this a huge success, but so far things are a lot quieter here. There is less yelling and more co-operation from our littlest member.
Parenting by beads.
I realize there are a lot of opinions on chore lists, sticker charts, reward systems, allowance and such. My deal is.... who gotta figure out what works best in your family, for your kids. That's what I'm trying to do.
We have a real imbalance in our house that is quickly becoming a large problem. You see Abby is pretty great when it comes to lending a hand around the house. Maya is decidedly not so. With relatively little grumbling Abby will get up and help clear the table or put her laundry away or whatever. Maya will fling herself on the couch and dramatically declare that she couldn't possibly help because she'd just sprained her head. Yes, that is an actual excuse she used one night.
What happens is Abby ends up doing more than her fair share of the work and Mike and I both tend to ask her to help with things because she puts up less fuss about it. That, in a word, is not fair. It's not fair and yet it continues. I find it incredibly frustrating, my patience has become paper thin and I am spending far too much time angry and all the things that go along with angry like yelling (me) and crying (Maya). I dread those "get things done" hours between dinner and bed.
So when I read about this system I thought it was worth a shot. I knew Abby would be racking up the beads much quicker than Maya and perhaps that was just the visualization she needed.
We've been operating under the new bead system for 24 hours and I already like what I see. As predicted, Abby is already out in the lead, but only by one bead. Just that one bead is driving Maya nuts. Their toyroom was getting a bit out of control so I sent them in to clean it and let them know that the job paid two beads, if they both did the work they would split it, but if one ended up doing more than the other that person got both. The room was clean in record time with Maya actually helping out. It's too early to call this a huge success, but so far things are a lot quieter here. There is less yelling and more co-operation from our littlest member.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
sign of the times
Tonight, my girls who are four and almost eight years old, by the way, spent tonight texting each other. Yes, I said texting each other. Oh and it gets even better. They were sitting about 10 feet apart at the time.
Maya was in the kitchen with Granny and she wanted to send a message to Daddy. So Granny helped her text ~ Hi Daddy ~ to Mike's phone and that was all very exciting. So much so that Abby wanted to get in on the fun. So she's sitting in the living room with Mike's phone texting very important stuff like ~ You smell! ~ back to Maya. And lather, rinse, repeat for the next 30 minutes.
Thank goodness for unlimited texting plans.
Maya was in the kitchen with Granny and she wanted to send a message to Daddy. So Granny helped her text ~ Hi Daddy ~ to Mike's phone and that was all very exciting. So much so that Abby wanted to get in on the fun. So she's sitting in the living room with Mike's phone texting very important stuff like ~ You smell! ~ back to Maya. And lather, rinse, repeat for the next 30 minutes.
Thank goodness for unlimited texting plans.
Friday, January 22, 2010
it's a throwdown - laundry
So last week The Mommy Project offered up a laundry throwdown. Which was timely because I had been dealing with a broken washing machine that required babysitting so it wouldn't flood the first floor of my house and I had lost my mojo. We were quite literally drowning in dirty clothes. So once the washer was fixed I started throwing things in and ended up with this......
Yes that is a mountain of clean laundry on my coffee table and another mountain on my couch. Luckily Michael Clayton (great movie btw) and I managed to get it looking like this.....
I feel I must tell you that the stack of towels actually starts on the floor! And yes I did put every single bit of it away. Okay, not all of it. The girls can put away their own stuff. Of course with Maya it's a little bit of hide and seek when she's done. Which drawer did she put her shirts in this time? But really that seems a small price to pay not to have to put every single item that gets washed in this house away by myself.
And now I get to do it all again this weekend. Man, do I love laundry.... not!
And hey why not join us for this week's showdown..... backing up all those precious photos you're storing on your computer! You have until next Thursday friends!
Yes that is a mountain of clean laundry on my coffee table and another mountain on my couch. Luckily Michael Clayton (great movie btw) and I managed to get it looking like this.....
I feel I must tell you that the stack of towels actually starts on the floor! And yes I did put every single bit of it away. Okay, not all of it. The girls can put away their own stuff. Of course with Maya it's a little bit of hide and seek when she's done. Which drawer did she put her shirts in this time? But really that seems a small price to pay not to have to put every single item that gets washed in this house away by myself.
And now I get to do it all again this weekend. Man, do I love laundry.... not!
And hey why not join us for this week's showdown..... backing up all those precious photos you're storing on your computer! You have until next Thursday friends!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
today is the day
Yes, I realize that delurking day was actually on the 14th, but what the heck.... I think we can extend it through the weekend at least here at the Blogmother's. In my bloggy life I have amassed a few friendly followers, lovely folks that can be counted on to comment here and on facebook. Holla! to my ladies and a few gents. Thanks so much to all y'all for taking an interest in what I have to say here. I have been continually surprised at the response and feedback I've gotten from my little patch of the interwebs. You guys are truly rockstars.
Here's the deal though, for the comments that I do get, there are many more folks that just pass through with out a peep. Most are popping by for my taco salad recipe and recipes in general, but the taco salad...... that my top search nearly every month. Weird, huh?
So why not speak up today, all my silent visitors? What have you got to lose? I'll even give you a topic... since I'm heading off to decorate MyPie's birthday cake when I'm finished here.....
Which do you prefer - cake or cupcakes?
And this isn't limited to the newbies, the old guard can feel free to weigh in on this too. Thanks guys, for making blogging so awesome!!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
year end
Here's another little meme I like to close the year out with....
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Made time for me to hang with my best girls.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I like to think of it as more of a to do list. I made one last year. I imagine I'll make one again this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
The Mommy Project had Baby Colie!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A gourmet kitchen.
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The whole year was pretty great. I'll hold it close to my heart.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My family.
9. What was your biggest failure?
My first attempt at Maya's birthday cake.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just the kids colds and flus.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm not sure.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The Abster and MyPie. For the most part.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ummm Charlie Sheen?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Groceries, bills and the babysitter.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
All the fun social events we had this year. Jammie movie night of course!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Single Ladies because Abby won't stop singing it.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
same same same.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Family Fun Nights.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Laundry.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With my terrific family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I certainly did.
22. How many one-night stands?
None that I know of.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Modern Family, no question.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
What's the point?
25. What was the best book you read?
The Book of Negroes. I cannot recommend it enough.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Antebellum
27. What did you want and get?
A breadmaker. Thanks girls!!.
28. What did you want and not get?
I have no complaints.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Hangover!
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I had dinner with my Mom, Mike and the kids.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
It was pretty great as is.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Comfort.
33. What kept you sane?
My family, my friends and the internet.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Bradley Cooper.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Environment related issues.
36. Who did you miss?
My Dad, Papa Joyce, Ricky, my grandparents.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Well I don't want to call her out by name because I don't know if she's down with that, but she and her family of course, they are definitely up there. Oh and my Jersey Girls. I realize I've met them all before, but this is the first year we've really done some hardcore hanging out. Thanks for that ladies. Looking forward to more great movies in 2010 .
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Good friends are the best!
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
You know there isn't just one that jumps out at me this year. I blame the demise of Country 95.3. I never listen to the radio anymore. I just keep throwing my Tim McGraw greatest hits in the cd player.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Made time for me to hang with my best girls.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I like to think of it as more of a to do list. I made one last year. I imagine I'll make one again this year.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
The Mommy Project had Baby Colie!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A gourmet kitchen.
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The whole year was pretty great. I'll hold it close to my heart.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My family.
9. What was your biggest failure?
My first attempt at Maya's birthday cake.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just the kids colds and flus.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm not sure.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The Abster and MyPie. For the most part.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ummm Charlie Sheen?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Groceries, bills and the babysitter.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
All the fun social events we had this year. Jammie movie night of course!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Single Ladies because Abby won't stop singing it.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
same same same.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Family Fun Nights.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Laundry.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With my terrific family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I certainly did.
22. How many one-night stands?
None that I know of.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Modern Family, no question.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
What's the point?
25. What was the best book you read?
The Book of Negroes. I cannot recommend it enough.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Antebellum
27. What did you want and get?
A breadmaker. Thanks girls!!.
28. What did you want and not get?
I have no complaints.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Hangover!
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I had dinner with my Mom, Mike and the kids.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
It was pretty great as is.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Comfort.
33. What kept you sane?
My family, my friends and the internet.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Bradley Cooper.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Environment related issues.
36. Who did you miss?
My Dad, Papa Joyce, Ricky, my grandparents.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Well I don't want to call her out by name because I don't know if she's down with that, but she and her family of course, they are definitely up there. Oh and my Jersey Girls. I realize I've met them all before, but this is the first year we've really done some hardcore hanging out. Thanks for that ladies. Looking forward to more great movies in 2010 .
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Good friends are the best!
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
You know there isn't just one that jumps out at me this year. I blame the demise of Country 95.3. I never listen to the radio anymore. I just keep throwing my Tim McGraw greatest hits in the cd player.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
year in review
And it's time to close out another year with my yearly first sentence round up....
From January...
Happy New 2009 to everyone!
From February...
Maya and I are hanging out on our bed.
From March...
Over the past couple of years Abby has received several WebKinz animals as gifts.
From April...
Time again for the monthly interview project I started.
From May...
There was a million reasons to say no on Sunday night when my pal ML called and asked if instead of our regular walk around the neighbourhood, would we rather take our kids and our husbands and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens.
From June...
I apologize for the delay!
From July...
Before I let you dive on into wordless wednesday. I'd like to extend a hearty congratulations to FaithChick - winner of the Always Infinity giveaway.
From August...
About a month or so before school ended Abby's teacher sent a note home asking for a meeting.
From September...
Yeah, it's frosting again this week.
From October...
This past week Abby started ukulele lessons at school.
From November...
So it was nice of me to promise you all a giveaway and then never mention it again.
From December..
Last Saturday night Robin showed up here with this super delicious and super easy appetizer for our first annual holiday potluck
From January...
Happy New 2009 to everyone!
From February...
Maya and I are hanging out on our bed.
From March...
Over the past couple of years Abby has received several WebKinz animals as gifts.
From April...
Time again for the monthly interview project I started.
From May...
There was a million reasons to say no on Sunday night when my pal ML called and asked if instead of our regular walk around the neighbourhood, would we rather take our kids and our husbands and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens.
From June...
I apologize for the delay!
From July...
Before I let you dive on into wordless wednesday. I'd like to extend a hearty congratulations to FaithChick - winner of the Always Infinity giveaway.
From August...
About a month or so before school ended Abby's teacher sent a note home asking for a meeting.
From September...
Yeah, it's frosting again this week.
From October...
This past week Abby started ukulele lessons at school.
From November...
So it was nice of me to promise you all a giveaway and then never mention it again.
From December..
Last Saturday night Robin showed up here with this super delicious and super easy appetizer for our first annual holiday potluck
Thursday, December 24, 2009
what i love
Thanks to Dani for another great posting idea..... the five things I am loving about this Christmas.
Christmas Eve service. I really do enjoy service on Christmas Eve. It's always filled will my favourite thing...... Christmas carols. Hearing a bunch of people singing together is so beautiful. The service got off to a bit of a rocky start, but that was largely to do with Maya's mood. It was not her best one, but since she has the chicken pox, I'm trying to cut her some slack. Yep, despite the vaccination she's still managed to catch a mild case of the pox. It amounts to about a dozen spots, mostly on her face and has put her in the most foul mood for the past few days. They are starting to fade now, so here's hoping the mood thing turns a corner.
That we have simplified and scaled back. This Christmas season (so far) has been one of the most stress free ones we've celebrated. The shopping happened with ease and without the use of credit. I am excited and happy about the gifts we have to share with our friends and family.
That I had the chance to be off and help out at Abby's Christmas lunch at school. It was such a treat. I promise a full post and crappy video of Abby playing the heck outta her uke very soon.
That Abby still believes. She's going to be 8 in 6 months. I know we can't ride the Santa train for much longer.
That I get to share this Christmas and every day with my Michael and our beautiful girls.
Merry Christmas all!
Christmas Eve service. I really do enjoy service on Christmas Eve. It's always filled will my favourite thing...... Christmas carols. Hearing a bunch of people singing together is so beautiful. The service got off to a bit of a rocky start, but that was largely to do with Maya's mood. It was not her best one, but since she has the chicken pox, I'm trying to cut her some slack. Yep, despite the vaccination she's still managed to catch a mild case of the pox. It amounts to about a dozen spots, mostly on her face and has put her in the most foul mood for the past few days. They are starting to fade now, so here's hoping the mood thing turns a corner.
That we have simplified and scaled back. This Christmas season (so far) has been one of the most stress free ones we've celebrated. The shopping happened with ease and without the use of credit. I am excited and happy about the gifts we have to share with our friends and family.
That I had the chance to be off and help out at Abby's Christmas lunch at school. It was such a treat. I promise a full post and crappy video of Abby playing the heck outta her uke very soon.
That Abby still believes. She's going to be 8 in 6 months. I know we can't ride the Santa train for much longer.
That I get to share this Christmas and every day with my Michael and our beautiful girls.
Merry Christmas all!
Friday, October 02, 2009
hourly photo
Andrea over at peek inside the fishbowl had a great idea - an hourly photo project. Since I had to work today, I wasn't planning on participating, but then I got home and said what the heck. I can snap one picture per hour until I drag myself up to bed. So enjoy my hourly photo project, the mini version.
5pm - heart to heart with Abby in our bedroom. Life lessons, ugh.
6pm - organizing to troops, tidy up time in the toy room.
7pm - TV break, Fairly Odd Parents I think.
8pm - Granny's here for her sleepover and she brought her singing bowl (which is very cool) and treasures from her trip to the East Coast.
9pm - Kids are in bed, time for tea.
10pm - Triple D time on the FoodNetwork.
11pm - Input a few more pages of data, before bed.
5pm - heart to heart with Abby in our bedroom. Life lessons, ugh.
6pm - organizing to troops, tidy up time in the toy room.
7pm - TV break, Fairly Odd Parents I think.
8pm - Granny's here for her sleepover and she brought her singing bowl (which is very cool) and treasures from her trip to the East Coast.
9pm - Kids are in bed, time for tea.
10pm - Triple D time on the FoodNetwork.
11pm - Input a few more pages of data, before bed.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
just a little bit left you didn't know
So it's been making the rounds on facebook, the 25 things about me list, and I've been tagged multiple times, but I've already told you 100 things about me. And then I told you a 100 more. What's left to know?
Well.....
Twenty-five more things apparently.
1. While I truly love to knit, I really don't enjoy being a pattern knitter. I could happily knit scarves (to donate) for the rest of my life.
2. I am starting to be more creative in the kitchen. I spend a lot of my online time reading blogs and learning about new baking/decorating techniques. I'd really like to improve my skills in this area. People in my life should be prepared for samples!
3. My favourite thing to drink is water, with lots of ice and a straw.
4. I've only recently started watching Sex and the City. Talk about late to the party huh?
5. HBO Canada is my new favourite channel. Flight of the Conchords and East Bound and Down are my new favourite shows.
6. I watch Diners, Drive Ins and Dives every chance I get. It makes me want to open a diner.
7. I rarely go shopping, but this morning I spent with my Mom wandering around Michaels, Zellers and Costco. It was a real treat.
8. I would love to purchase 95% of the baking aisle at Michaels.
9. If I ever get on Survivor I'm layering for the flight over. I'm talking three pairs of socks, three pairs of undies, two pairs of shorts, leggings, yoga pants, bra, two tank tops two t- shirts and a long sleeved tee and a sweatshirt. I'm not going to end up wearing stilettos and a business suit for 39 days in the jungle. Not this girl. I want options.
10. I have watched every episode of every season of Survivor.
11. Despite an elaborate clothing strategy plan, I have zero interest in actually being on the show.
12. The girls and I often have jammie days.
13. We have more jammie days in the winter than we do in the summer.
14. While our little pool is great and worth every penny we've spent on it, I would love to have an actual pool. One that's more that 30 inches deep.
15. I still laugh at the Cowbell sketch from SNL like it's the first time I've seen it.
16. Everything seems funnier to me if Mike's laughing with me.
17. I love all kinds of chocolate, but there's nothing quite as good as lindor.
18. I prefer milk chocolate chips to semi-sweet.
19. I have completely switched to green tea, no more orange pekoe for me.
20. I prefer deep dark coloured nail polish for my toes. Colours like black, brown, burgandy or blue. Never red.
21. With the kids and then myself being sick the past week I've had almost no online time. I missed blogging. The writing, the reading and the commenting.
22. I love my crocs, both the flipflop and the original style.
23. I wish I could let go and be more outgoing.
24. I do not understand the appeal of a thong.
25. It's true. I enjoy webkinz world and often play when Abby is in bed.
Okay... you may know everything now -- I can't imagine I have any secrets left.
Well.....
Twenty-five more things apparently.
1. While I truly love to knit, I really don't enjoy being a pattern knitter. I could happily knit scarves (to donate) for the rest of my life.
2. I am starting to be more creative in the kitchen. I spend a lot of my online time reading blogs and learning about new baking/decorating techniques. I'd really like to improve my skills in this area. People in my life should be prepared for samples!
3. My favourite thing to drink is water, with lots of ice and a straw.
4. I've only recently started watching Sex and the City. Talk about late to the party huh?
5. HBO Canada is my new favourite channel. Flight of the Conchords and East Bound and Down are my new favourite shows.
6. I watch Diners, Drive Ins and Dives every chance I get. It makes me want to open a diner.
7. I rarely go shopping, but this morning I spent with my Mom wandering around Michaels, Zellers and Costco. It was a real treat.
8. I would love to purchase 95% of the baking aisle at Michaels.
9. If I ever get on Survivor I'm layering for the flight over. I'm talking three pairs of socks, three pairs of undies, two pairs of shorts, leggings, yoga pants, bra, two tank tops two t- shirts and a long sleeved tee and a sweatshirt. I'm not going to end up wearing stilettos and a business suit for 39 days in the jungle. Not this girl. I want options.
10. I have watched every episode of every season of Survivor.
11. Despite an elaborate clothing strategy plan, I have zero interest in actually being on the show.
12. The girls and I often have jammie days.
13. We have more jammie days in the winter than we do in the summer.
14. While our little pool is great and worth every penny we've spent on it, I would love to have an actual pool. One that's more that 30 inches deep.
15. I still laugh at the Cowbell sketch from SNL like it's the first time I've seen it.
16. Everything seems funnier to me if Mike's laughing with me.
17. I love all kinds of chocolate, but there's nothing quite as good as lindor.
18. I prefer milk chocolate chips to semi-sweet.
19. I have completely switched to green tea, no more orange pekoe for me.
20. I prefer deep dark coloured nail polish for my toes. Colours like black, brown, burgandy or blue. Never red.
21. With the kids and then myself being sick the past week I've had almost no online time. I missed blogging. The writing, the reading and the commenting.
22. I love my crocs, both the flipflop and the original style.
23. I wish I could let go and be more outgoing.
24. I do not understand the appeal of a thong.
25. It's true. I enjoy webkinz world and often play when Abby is in bed.
Okay... you may know everything now -- I can't imagine I have any secrets left.
Monday, January 12, 2009
updating you on wii
Well it's been a week of Wii boxing and I am still enjoying myself immensely. Although I didn't make it everyday this past week. Maya had ordered a 2:30 am wake up call for Friday morning. Apparently that was prime time for her and I to hang out. Needless to say by 6:00 I was passed out on the couch.
Here is my meteoric climb up the ranks of Wii boxing. Notice my pint sized cheerleaders. Usually when I box they sit ringside (aka the couch) and cheer me on. Although something seems not so right about Maya sitting and shouting at me to "Get him Mommy!" So it's been a steady climb for me as I knock out virtual opponent after virtual opponent. And then I came across Max. Max is a killer! It's not very often I even manage to land a punch on him. He annilihates me in no time. I have managed to knock him out once and I was so excited about it until the Wii boxing commission wanted me to fight him again. Of course even if I manage to get through two fights with him and win, what do I think is going to happen? That they'll give me someone easier to fight? I'm not thinking so!
I wish I could tell you if there's been a loss of any kind, but I am currently without a scale. Which is fine. I'll clear that problem up when I purchase a Wii Fit. One of these days. In other exciting news I may just have a walking buddy. Well currently I have an offer from a friend. I'll let you know if it actually pans out. (See you Friday ML?)
And finally today is delurking day! So come on out of the wood work and say hello.
Here is my meteoric climb up the ranks of Wii boxing. Notice my pint sized cheerleaders. Usually when I box they sit ringside (aka the couch) and cheer me on. Although something seems not so right about Maya sitting and shouting at me to "Get him Mommy!" So it's been a steady climb for me as I knock out virtual opponent after virtual opponent. And then I came across Max. Max is a killer! It's not very often I even manage to land a punch on him. He annilihates me in no time. I have managed to knock him out once and I was so excited about it until the Wii boxing commission wanted me to fight him again. Of course even if I manage to get through two fights with him and win, what do I think is going to happen? That they'll give me someone easier to fight? I'm not thinking so!
I wish I could tell you if there's been a loss of any kind, but I am currently without a scale. Which is fine. I'll clear that problem up when I purchase a Wii Fit. One of these days. In other exciting news I may just have a walking buddy. Well currently I have an offer from a friend. I'll let you know if it actually pans out. (See you Friday ML?)
And finally today is delurking day! So come on out of the wood work and say hello.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
again with the twilight
So yeah, I have it. Twilight mania. I just finished the series. The fourth one was my favourite, just in case you were out there wondering. And I already want to read them again. Seriously! It's weird. I am so not a 14 year old girl and yet here I am acting like one. Just as I predicted Courtney and I discussed the book at length this weekend when Robin and the crew were over. The fourth book was also her favourite and she's re-reading it for the elventy billionth time. I just don't get it. Is there cocaine on the pages? What makes it so appealing? I mean I read it and I don't get it. I haven't been this invested in characters in a book since my preteen obsession with the Sweet Valley High Series. Oddly enough the Sweet Valley series was criticized for a plot line that had one of the twins falling in love with a vampire and another one that had both of them battling a werewolf.
I haven't seen the movie yet and probably won't until it comes out on dvd because Mike will not go see it with me and Robin's already seen it and that would be it for my list of potential dates. Well I guess I could talk Grandma Linda into going, but she hasn't read the book yet. And it's only speculation at this point that she'd even want to read the book. Even though she does because we're pretty much book soul mates. Whatever she reads I read and vice versa.
All this to say I was damn excited when I popped over to my buddy Julie's blog and saw she had taken a Twilight quiz. What choice did I have, but to take it and find out that...
Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!
Oh my gosh that is so me! Truly!
And which Twilight heroine are you?
Thanks to Twilighters Anonymous for the great quiz!
I haven't seen the movie yet and probably won't until it comes out on dvd because Mike will not go see it with me and Robin's already seen it and that would be it for my list of potential dates. Well I guess I could talk Grandma Linda into going, but she hasn't read the book yet. And it's only speculation at this point that she'd even want to read the book. Even though she does because we're pretty much book soul mates. Whatever she reads I read and vice versa.
All this to say I was damn excited when I popped over to my buddy Julie's blog and saw she had taken a Twilight quiz. What choice did I have, but to take it and find out that...
Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!
You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things.
Oh my gosh that is so me! Truly!
And which Twilight heroine are you?
Thanks to Twilighters Anonymous for the great quiz!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
let's review, shall we
Happy New Year! Time for another yearly wrap up.
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Made enough cookies to sink a ship.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Every year I try to give back a little bit more. Also live a little greener. This year will be more of the same.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not yet, but soon. The countdown to Baby K has begun.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
New living room furniture.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The date of the American Election. A real where were you when moment.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My family.
9. What was your biggest failure?
That chocolate cake I tried to make this Christmas.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I suffered through Mike's surgery.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The Wii, no question.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The girls. It's where I have the most invested.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
George Bush.
14. Where did most of your money go?
To bankroll the fairy tale we're living here.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Dave and Mel coming home!
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
Chicken Fried. We all sing it a lot and when we do Maya yells at us to stop.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
same same same.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Family Fun Nights.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Dusting.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With all kinds of family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I certainly did.
22. How many one-night stands?
Nada.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office, Little Britain USA, Entourage, Dancing With the Stars & The New Adventures of Old Christine.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
What's the point?
25. What was the best book you read?
The Twilight Series.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rodney Atkins
27. What did you want and get?
A mixer.
28. What did you want and not get?
I have no complaints.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
WallE
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had dinner with my Mom? I think. I can't remember.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
High speed internet.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Jammers.
33. What kept you sane?
My family, my friends and the internet.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jeremy Piven & Adrian Grenier. I have to expand my horizons since I'm sharing most of my hawt guy stable with the Mommy Project.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Environment related issues.
36. Who did you miss?
My Dad, Papa Joyce, Ricky, my grandparents.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Normie & Dave!! Okay so we really didn't meet them this year, but it's my space, so my rules .
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Moving on is good.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
It won't be like this for long
one day we'll look back laughing at the week we brought her home
this phase is gonna fly by, so baby just hold on
it won't be like this for long
~it won't be like this for long by Darius Rucker
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Made enough cookies to sink a ship.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Every year I try to give back a little bit more. Also live a little greener. This year will be more of the same.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not yet, but soon. The countdown to Baby K has begun.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
New living room furniture.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The date of the American Election. A real where were you when moment.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My family.
9. What was your biggest failure?
That chocolate cake I tried to make this Christmas.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I suffered through Mike's surgery.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The Wii, no question.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The girls. It's where I have the most invested.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
George Bush.
14. Where did most of your money go?
To bankroll the fairy tale we're living here.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Dave and Mel coming home!
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
Chicken Fried. We all sing it a lot and when we do Maya yells at us to stop.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
same same same.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Family Fun Nights.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Dusting.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With all kinds of family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
I certainly did.
22. How many one-night stands?
Nada.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office, Little Britain USA, Entourage, Dancing With the Stars & The New Adventures of Old Christine.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
What's the point?
25. What was the best book you read?
The Twilight Series.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rodney Atkins
27. What did you want and get?
A mixer.
28. What did you want and not get?
I have no complaints.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
WallE
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had dinner with my Mom? I think. I can't remember.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
High speed internet.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
Jammers.
33. What kept you sane?
My family, my friends and the internet.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jeremy Piven & Adrian Grenier. I have to expand my horizons since I'm sharing most of my hawt guy stable with the Mommy Project.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Environment related issues.
36. Who did you miss?
My Dad, Papa Joyce, Ricky, my grandparents.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Normie & Dave!! Okay so we really didn't meet them this year, but it's my space, so my rules .
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Moving on is good.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
It won't be like this for long
one day we'll look back laughing at the week we brought her home
this phase is gonna fly by, so baby just hold on
it won't be like this for long
~it won't be like this for long by Darius Rucker
Saturday, December 27, 2008
year end
I do promise you a full Christmas wrap up, but until I get the pictures uploaded enjoy this year in review with the first line from the first post of each month last year.
January:
I am once again borrowing this great meme from the wonderful bleeding espresso.
February:
I have always been a big fan of board games.
March:
As if I didn't have enough to do this weekend I thought today would be the perfect time to get reacquainted with my breadmaker.
April:
What's not to love about the new Eat, Shrink and be Merry cookbook?
May:
Well we just have eras ending all over the place.
June:
So Abby had two birthday parties on Saturday.
July:
Well I'm still here trying to find interesting marinades to keep all the chicken we eat from getting boring.
August:
Don't worry I haven't deserted you.
September:
Can you believe the summer is over?
October:
Granny arrived for a visit tonight with what might be the greatest gift Abby's ever received.
November:
As much as I was looking forward Halloween this year I did not have high hopes for the actual day.
December:
Well it looks like Abby is over her latest bout with the stomach bug.
January:
I am once again borrowing this great meme from the wonderful bleeding espresso.
February:
I have always been a big fan of board games.
March:
As if I didn't have enough to do this weekend I thought today would be the perfect time to get reacquainted with my breadmaker.
April:
What's not to love about the new Eat, Shrink and be Merry cookbook?
May:
Well we just have eras ending all over the place.
June:
So Abby had two birthday parties on Saturday.
July:
Well I'm still here trying to find interesting marinades to keep all the chicken we eat from getting boring.
August:
Don't worry I haven't deserted you.
September:
Can you believe the summer is over?
October:
Granny arrived for a visit tonight with what might be the greatest gift Abby's ever received.
November:
As much as I was looking forward Halloween this year I did not have high hopes for the actual day.
December:
Well it looks like Abby is over her latest bout with the stomach bug.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
traditions
Tis the season for Christmas memes. Thanks to Dani for this one.
1. Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
This year we're spending Christmas Eve with Papa and Grandma Linda, so yes. And the girls will have their new jammers from Santa to open when we get home.
2. Donner or Donder?
I wasn't even aware there was an option. He's always been Donner to me.
3. Turkey or ham?
Almost always turkey. My Grandma K would always have turkey and ham. There was a lot of mouths to feed at those dinners. This year I'm thinking roast beef on Boxing Day.
4. Gifts opened all at once, or one at a time?
One at a time, definitely. Why rush a good thing?
5. Christmas tree: live or artificial?
Both actually. I have a fake one beside my desk here, but the real one is the show stopper in the living room.
6. Cards: boxed cards, family photo cards, or e-cards?
Boxed cards. I used to send out a ton, but this year it dwindled right down to a handful. And most of them are hand delivered.
7. Christmas lights: incandescent or LED?
I have both. The LED's are awesome for the environment, but they just don't throw the same kind of warm light like the old school ones do. I have LED's on one tree and incandescent on the other.
8. Re-gift or not?
If I have the opportunity to, sure. And I rarely have the opportunity. The gift givers in my family have terrific taste.
9. Gift wrap or gift bags?
Gift bags just don't quite cut it for Christmas.
10. Best Christmas song?
Abby and Grandma Linda were incredible singing Away in the Manger today.
11. Best Christmas movie?
Polar Express, Elf, Christmas Vacation and the Grinch.
12. Favourite family tradition?
I don't think I could pick just one. The kids are having a blast with Elwood though!
Okay, your turn. Do play along!!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
taking the easy way out
I haven't done a meme in a while, so I thought I'd grab this one from Postcards from the Mothership and call it an easy night. I'm not going to tag anybody, but if you play along let me know.
Favourites Meme
1. Political show The Colbert Report. Don't worry Jon Stewart I still love you too!
Favourites Meme
1. Political show The Colbert Report. Don't worry Jon Stewart I still love you too!
2. Picnic food Potato Caesar Salad..... does that count?
3. Mixed drink Hmmm how to pick just one.... a caesar? a sling? a daquiri?
4. U.S. President Not unlike a lot of the world I am excited for Obama to begin his term.
5. Kind of student to teach I'm not really sure, but I'd sure like Maya to potty train already.
6. Hobby you do or wish you still did The question is how many more hobbies can I take on?
7. Sports commentator Chuck Swirski, gosh I miss hearing him call the Raptors games.
8. Sport to watch on TV Surprisingly I rather enjoy basketball.
9. Animal to have as a pet Zebby the cat is great, but the fighting fish that lives in a vase in our chicken is hands down the easiest pet we've ever owned.
10. Halloween costume you have worn A cow with rubber udders.
11. Kind of dessert Chocolate anything.
12. Comic strip For Better or For Worse, no question. I actually have Lynn Johnston's autograph and a sketch she did of Elly.
13. Style or make of footwear Say what you want, but there is nothing on earth more comfortable than my crocs, the flip flop or the orginal version.
14. Ice cream flavor Kit Kat or anything that combines chocolate and brownie.
15. College or university president Huh? I'm going to take a pass on that one.
16. Internet news source Perez Hilton? TMZ? Oh you mean real news? Canoe.ca
17. Vacation spot Well my brother's basement has been pretty good to us. For the future Ottawa has been discussed. Also, just yesterday Nashville was thrown on the table.
18. Wine The Wild Vines Merlot is pretty tasty.
19. Way to waste time instead of working My beloved internet.
20. Student excuse for late work What the..... another pass.
21. Reality show Survivor and Top Chef.
22. Jewelry on a man Less is best.
23. Pizza topping pepperoni and mushrooms.
24. Children’s movie Finding Nemo
25. Celebrity you wish would retire Lindsay Lohan. Enough already.
Monday, September 01, 2008
summer lovin'
Can you believe the summer is over? How on earth did that happen? There's just enough time left to enter the Summer Lovin' photo printer giveaway or at Temporarily Me with my favourite summer photo of the girls.
Happy Labour Day all!
Happy Labour Day all!
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