Ok- so last night we went to see the movie Fireproof. We met up with Sylvia and Ozzie - she asked me if I brought kleenex as the movie was a tearjerker. Kleenex? I hadn't even thought about that!
Well, I must say that I truly enjoyed the movie - and I did tear up a couple of times. And we laughed! The story was good and the movie was entertaining. The movie challenged us to look at our marriage and our relationship with God.
I would recommend this movie to everyone -- If you get a chance see it - see it!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday - Lunch time
And I am really truly taking a lunch break today. Heated up a bowl of chili and got a cup of tea. So far so good. The phone is quiet and not being demanding today. Of course I am working in the Abbotsford office and the phone here only rings if someone is calling for me directly.
The sun has broken thru the fog that had engulfed the office this morning and it feels good to look out the window and see the great shining orb warming up the earth!
Tonight Phil and I are going to a dessert and movie night at the Church. We are seeing the movie "Fireproof". It looks good - if I remember I will write a review of it when I get home. But I am making no promises.
And now I guess I really should get back to work - write some letters, generate some documents, that sort of thing!
The sun has broken thru the fog that had engulfed the office this morning and it feels good to look out the window and see the great shining orb warming up the earth!
Tonight Phil and I are going to a dessert and movie night at the Church. We are seeing the movie "Fireproof". It looks good - if I remember I will write a review of it when I get home. But I am making no promises.
And now I guess I really should get back to work - write some letters, generate some documents, that sort of thing!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
25 Random Things
OK Tanya - lets see how far I can get
1. American Idol is a hoot!
2. Phil makes good oatmeal cookies
3. I am going to go to Scrapbook Camp
4. this guy is butchering Imagine and i wish he would stop!
5. My fire is burnt out - is it too late to start it up again?
6. Phil can not build a fire for love or money
7. Cathie is hanging out tonight -- such fun!
8. I think Phil has caught Tanya's code
9. Work was very stressful today
10. I have Fridays off starting next week
11. Not sure that I have an 11th thought
12. Brian has a ton of homework and he is not working on it right now (too late)
13. We had Ham for dinner
14. I was very sad to see snow this morning
15. I was very glad to see the rain this afternoon
16. I came home to a driveway full of strangers
17. The basement suite is for rent again
18. The furnace is on its last legs
19. My itrip broke and I need a new one
20. I am getting tired
21. The raison oatmeal cookies are all gone - Phil make more
22. There is laundry to be folder - again!
23. Simon is being mean
24. My house is cold
25. Phil is eating jello with no toast - the world as we know it has ended!
1. American Idol is a hoot!
2. Phil makes good oatmeal cookies
3. I am going to go to Scrapbook Camp
4. this guy is butchering Imagine and i wish he would stop!
5. My fire is burnt out - is it too late to start it up again?
6. Phil can not build a fire for love or money
7. Cathie is hanging out tonight -- such fun!
8. I think Phil has caught Tanya's code
9. Work was very stressful today
10. I have Fridays off starting next week
11. Not sure that I have an 11th thought
12. Brian has a ton of homework and he is not working on it right now (too late)
13. We had Ham for dinner
14. I was very sad to see snow this morning
15. I was very glad to see the rain this afternoon
16. I came home to a driveway full of strangers
17. The basement suite is for rent again
18. The furnace is on its last legs
19. My itrip broke and I need a new one
20. I am getting tired
21. The raison oatmeal cookies are all gone - Phil make more
22. There is laundry to be folder - again!
23. Simon is being mean
24. My house is cold
25. Phil is eating jello with no toast - the world as we know it has ended!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Successful!
It was a good day!
Paper , stamps and Starbucks - fun with Tara
Dress Shopping/Looking - read Tanya's Blog (crackedhelmet.ca) for the hilarious details
New top for Me - the consignment store was a great idea girls!
Lunch at Toyo Sushi - such good food! Thanks for taking me there
Shopping at Toys R Us - mission accomplished!
Hanging at Lara's - thanks for cake - it was great to see you all
Shopping with Lara - I loved the stores
Hanging at the Baron's - Scrabble anyone?
A quiet evening at home - men at my house are still sick, sad to say
Like I said - it was a good day --- thanks kids, you made it awesome!!!
Paper , stamps and Starbucks - fun with Tara
Dress Shopping/Looking - read Tanya's Blog (crackedhelmet.ca) for the hilarious details
New top for Me - the consignment store was a great idea girls!
Lunch at Toyo Sushi - such good food! Thanks for taking me there
Shopping at Toys R Us - mission accomplished!
Hanging at Lara's - thanks for cake - it was great to see you all
Shopping with Lara - I loved the stores
Hanging at the Baron's - Scrabble anyone?
A quiet evening at home - men at my house are still sick, sad to say
Like I said - it was a good day --- thanks kids, you made it awesome!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Children in the workplace
There is a lot of material written about children in the workplace, on site day cares, flexible hours for parents etc.
I have decided that I have the best arrangement for children in the workplace! On Tuesday - as you have read previously, the sick kid spent the day with me - traveling from office to office - and yesterday stayed at home with Dad - who worked from the living room.
Today - once again - the kid has a fever so he is here with me in the office. The wonderful thing about my employers is that they have no problem with kids in the office as long as they are not being disruptive. And seeing as I am the only person in this particular office today - no one would even know. I did call my boss and let her know that I would have him with me again today.
That said - it is now 12:30 and I am having lunch. We have been here since 9:15 and my wonderful child has not interrupted me once. He has been extremely quiet, (a good sign he is not 100%). Playing a game or watching a movie and just in general being a good kid.
I am very thankful for understanding bosses that honour family values and allow me to do two things at once, take care of Brian and work at the same time. And should he still be under the weather tomorrow - maybe I will try to work from home.
Now if we could just get him feeling better and back to school!!!!
I have decided that I have the best arrangement for children in the workplace! On Tuesday - as you have read previously, the sick kid spent the day with me - traveling from office to office - and yesterday stayed at home with Dad - who worked from the living room.
Today - once again - the kid has a fever so he is here with me in the office. The wonderful thing about my employers is that they have no problem with kids in the office as long as they are not being disruptive. And seeing as I am the only person in this particular office today - no one would even know. I did call my boss and let her know that I would have him with me again today.
That said - it is now 12:30 and I am having lunch. We have been here since 9:15 and my wonderful child has not interrupted me once. He has been extremely quiet, (a good sign he is not 100%). Playing a game or watching a movie and just in general being a good kid.
I am very thankful for understanding bosses that honour family values and allow me to do two things at once, take care of Brian and work at the same time. And should he still be under the weather tomorrow - maybe I will try to work from home.
Now if we could just get him feeling better and back to school!!!!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Mom! I think I am going to........
yup - that is what I heard about 2 blocks from the school. And yes the last word of that sentence was puke! Thankfully - he only felt like he might have to - he didn't! (Cause there is nothing worse than puke in a car! trust me I know!)
The next sentence out of his mouth was "Mom can I go to work with you and not go to school?" Now that means the kid is sick!
You see this all started on Monday evening - Brian came to me and said - "I have had a stomach ache for the past few days" So I felt his head and sure enough a low grade fever. So a dose of tylenol and off to bed the kid went.
Tuesday dawned, Phil hit the road at 6:30 am headed to Pemberton and I was headed to Chilliwack for the day. Brian awoke - sick! Stomach ache and low grade fever. So - a dose of gravol and a tylenol later - we packed the car with dvd player, ipod, and a blanket and Brian came to work with me. He slept all the way to Chilliwack, watched a movie in the office and snoozed, slept all the way back to Cloverdale, hung out in the office while I saw clients. Got home at 6 ish and said "I'm Hunrgy!!!!"
We thought the illness had passed ... and then this morning!
I drove right by the school, called them and let them know he was staying home. Dropped Brian off at home and Phil stayed home with him (lucky Phil). Brian went back to bed where he stayed for the entire morning. Cold and sick! Apparently he spent the remainder of the day just taking it easy.
So now we wait to see what happens tomorrow. Again, both Phil and I are out of the local area for work. Fortunately, I can take Brian with me to Abbotsford for the day if needed. He can sleep on the couch, watch a movie or read a book. Hopefully- he will be able to go to school. But in reality - he is not looking so hot, a bit pale and certainly not his usual self.
And then there is the fear that he is just the first one in the family to come down with whatever it is he has. Let's hope it is not!!!
The next sentence out of his mouth was "Mom can I go to work with you and not go to school?" Now that means the kid is sick!
You see this all started on Monday evening - Brian came to me and said - "I have had a stomach ache for the past few days" So I felt his head and sure enough a low grade fever. So a dose of tylenol and off to bed the kid went.
Tuesday dawned, Phil hit the road at 6:30 am headed to Pemberton and I was headed to Chilliwack for the day. Brian awoke - sick! Stomach ache and low grade fever. So - a dose of gravol and a tylenol later - we packed the car with dvd player, ipod, and a blanket and Brian came to work with me. He slept all the way to Chilliwack, watched a movie in the office and snoozed, slept all the way back to Cloverdale, hung out in the office while I saw clients. Got home at 6 ish and said "I'm Hunrgy!!!!"
We thought the illness had passed ... and then this morning!
I drove right by the school, called them and let them know he was staying home. Dropped Brian off at home and Phil stayed home with him (lucky Phil). Brian went back to bed where he stayed for the entire morning. Cold and sick! Apparently he spent the remainder of the day just taking it easy.
So now we wait to see what happens tomorrow. Again, both Phil and I are out of the local area for work. Fortunately, I can take Brian with me to Abbotsford for the day if needed. He can sleep on the couch, watch a movie or read a book. Hopefully- he will be able to go to school. But in reality - he is not looking so hot, a bit pale and certainly not his usual self.
And then there is the fear that he is just the first one in the family to come down with whatever it is he has. Let's hope it is not!!!
It's Wednesday
And we are at the half way point to the weekend. The day commonly known as Hump Day. I always find Wednesdays to be a long day - not sure if that is because it is half way to the weekend or because I have been away from my desk for the first 2 days of the week, working in the other offices.
I know when I get to work this morning there will be at least 10 new messages (read problems) that I will have to deal with right away. I would love to delegate them to other staff members but there really isn't anyone to delegate them to at this time.
I have a ton of Family stuff sitting on my desk that I should have done on Friday but as I was running around all day I didn't get it done.
So I am off to run Brian to school and then hit the bricks running!!! Have a good day and think about this -- when we get to the end of today --- there will only be 2 days of work left until the weekend!!!!
I know when I get to work this morning there will be at least 10 new messages (read problems) that I will have to deal with right away. I would love to delegate them to other staff members but there really isn't anyone to delegate them to at this time.
I have a ton of Family stuff sitting on my desk that I should have done on Friday but as I was running around all day I didn't get it done.
So I am off to run Brian to school and then hit the bricks running!!! Have a good day and think about this -- when we get to the end of today --- there will only be 2 days of work left until the weekend!!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday Morning
I am here at Church and listening to the sermon for the second time. Thought maybe I would blog as I listened.
The sermon this morning is about friends, part of a series. This week it about Foolish Friends.
Parable of the Virgins and the Parable of the Builders. You can hear the sermon yourself - and the others in the series at Calvary.ca - select media and then sermons.
Another cool feature - is the "watch live" - you can watch our church services on the webcast.
Phil and I both work in the media department at the Church - both of us with computers in front of us during the service. So while we listen to the sermon it is not uncommon for us to be doing something else - Like blogging or playing Star Pirates.
Our new schedule for 2009 has us at the helm of the media once a month for me and every 3 weeks for Phil. On those days we are up at 7 and in the drivethru at Tim Hortons by 7:40. We are in our appointed places at 8:00 am - we are here until the end of the second service - about 12:30. Brian is not too happy with this schedule - as he has to be here for the same time. We have started training him on what is done up here in the media room. That way he can feel some sense of purpose for being here (that is my theory at least). He goes to Kids Church during the second service.
Back to the sermon - it is interesting to me that Pastor is preaching on Friends. The past few weeks I have been thinking a lot about Friends. The friends that I have and how I treasure them. The friends that I have had in the past and lost contact with. I have also been thinking about how I need to put my self out there and make new friends.
When I was younger it seemed so easy to make new friends - for some reason I seem to find it difficult now. Maybe I just need to stop looking at myself and just join something where other people are. And then call one of them? I never thought of myself as a shy person - but I seem to behave that way lately.
And this desire to make friends seems to be evolving out of a feeling of loneliness. And where has that come from? I have a close family - closer than many! I have a loving husband - who likes to spend time with me (so he says). But some days I find myself feeling lonely.
So I am looking for any advice you may have - all ideas gratefully accepted.
Now I must go back to my duties - the sermon is starting to wind down and I am sure that the congregation would like to have the words to the song so that they can sing along!
The sermon this morning is about friends, part of a series. This week it about Foolish Friends.
Parable of the Virgins and the Parable of the Builders. You can hear the sermon yourself - and the others in the series at Calvary.ca - select media and then sermons.
Another cool feature - is the "watch live" - you can watch our church services on the webcast.
Phil and I both work in the media department at the Church - both of us with computers in front of us during the service. So while we listen to the sermon it is not uncommon for us to be doing something else - Like blogging or playing Star Pirates.
Our new schedule for 2009 has us at the helm of the media once a month for me and every 3 weeks for Phil. On those days we are up at 7 and in the drivethru at Tim Hortons by 7:40. We are in our appointed places at 8:00 am - we are here until the end of the second service - about 12:30. Brian is not too happy with this schedule - as he has to be here for the same time. We have started training him on what is done up here in the media room. That way he can feel some sense of purpose for being here (that is my theory at least). He goes to Kids Church during the second service.
Back to the sermon - it is interesting to me that Pastor is preaching on Friends. The past few weeks I have been thinking a lot about Friends. The friends that I have and how I treasure them. The friends that I have had in the past and lost contact with. I have also been thinking about how I need to put my self out there and make new friends.
When I was younger it seemed so easy to make new friends - for some reason I seem to find it difficult now. Maybe I just need to stop looking at myself and just join something where other people are. And then call one of them? I never thought of myself as a shy person - but I seem to behave that way lately.
And this desire to make friends seems to be evolving out of a feeling of loneliness. And where has that come from? I have a close family - closer than many! I have a loving husband - who likes to spend time with me (so he says). But some days I find myself feeling lonely.
So I am looking for any advice you may have - all ideas gratefully accepted.
Now I must go back to my duties - the sermon is starting to wind down and I am sure that the congregation would like to have the words to the song so that they can sing along!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Oh Dear what have we done!
I am not sure how many of you are Friends fans - but if you are think back to the show where Ross pulls out his keyboard from college and plays in the coffee shop. His own compositions - the one where he uses all the weird noise functions on the keyboard and makes up a "song". And I use the word song loosely!!!
Well, last night Brian and his friend discovered the mode on his electic piano where every key played a different sound, and then Brian played the theme from Star Wars. It was interesting to say the least!
They then proceeded to make up "songs" -- it was so hard not to say - "turn that noisy thing off!" After about 1/2 hour I did ask them to turn it down just a tad. Which they did right away! (they really are good kids)
I guess - regardless of the actually sound being produced - if he is practicing and playing we have success -- what do you think?
Well, last night Brian and his friend discovered the mode on his electic piano where every key played a different sound, and then Brian played the theme from Star Wars. It was interesting to say the least!
They then proceeded to make up "songs" -- it was so hard not to say - "turn that noisy thing off!" After about 1/2 hour I did ask them to turn it down just a tad. Which they did right away! (they really are good kids)
I guess - regardless of the actually sound being produced - if he is practicing and playing we have success -- what do you think?
Friday, January 16, 2009
Misc stuff - more like an update!
Work is still crazy nuts - never know from one day to the next what is happening - but at least I am still employed.
Brian is awesome! He bought a new electric piano and now plays all his songs in clarinet, or organ, or dog, or one of the other 503 sounds that the machine has. His Piano Teacher says she can already see a difference in his playing - he is practising much more now.
Phil is wonderful - he survived his procedure and seems to finally gotten back into the swing of working - he had almost three weeks off!!
Chris is having birthday on Sunday and we are hosting the party! It will be such fun!
Tara and Chris are getting married - so we have a wedding to look forward to.
Tanya and Andre and Warren are heading to Europe soon.
Phil and I are going to go see the Good Noise Choir
I bought new shoes today (and a top and a pair of pants) so really I bought a new outfit!
And that dear Friends - is a misc update of the Lang household! Love you all!
Brian is awesome! He bought a new electric piano and now plays all his songs in clarinet, or organ, or dog, or one of the other 503 sounds that the machine has. His Piano Teacher says she can already see a difference in his playing - he is practising much more now.
Phil is wonderful - he survived his procedure and seems to finally gotten back into the swing of working - he had almost three weeks off!!
Chris is having birthday on Sunday and we are hosting the party! It will be such fun!
Tara and Chris are getting married - so we have a wedding to look forward to.
Tanya and Andre and Warren are heading to Europe soon.
Phil and I are going to go see the Good Noise Choir
I bought new shoes today (and a top and a pair of pants) so really I bought a new outfit!
And that dear Friends - is a misc update of the Lang household! Love you all!
Monday, January 12, 2009
And now for something completely silly........
"Take the tin can and give it to the guy in the house"
"The meat is on the counter, put it in the frying pan"
"Put the frying pan on the toast"
"That is not where that belongs"
And what do each of these quotes have in common? Well --- these are all random sentences that Brian and I heard the other day.
You see - Phil had a procedure at St Paul's Hospital on Friday. They gave him an anesthesia in order to do the procedure and Brian and I had the "pleasure" of sitting with him for about 2 hours as the drug wore off. There were times when Brian and I were quite bored -- but then Phil would pop up with one of these beauties!! There were more - but Brian and I agree that these were the all time best!!!
When asked, Phil was able to explain each statement. But Brian and I like the randomness of what we heard!!! Imagine it if you can --- a quiet hospital room, Brian and I sitting in peace and quiet when all of a sudden -- Phil says -"Take the tin can and give it to the guy at the house"
And Brian and I are still laughing!!!
Oh and on the medical front -- the procedure went well and we are waiting now for results of the biopsy.
"The meat is on the counter, put it in the frying pan"
"Put the frying pan on the toast"
"That is not where that belongs"
And what do each of these quotes have in common? Well --- these are all random sentences that Brian and I heard the other day.
You see - Phil had a procedure at St Paul's Hospital on Friday. They gave him an anesthesia in order to do the procedure and Brian and I had the "pleasure" of sitting with him for about 2 hours as the drug wore off. There were times when Brian and I were quite bored -- but then Phil would pop up with one of these beauties!! There were more - but Brian and I agree that these were the all time best!!!
When asked, Phil was able to explain each statement. But Brian and I like the randomness of what we heard!!! Imagine it if you can --- a quiet hospital room, Brian and I sitting in peace and quiet when all of a sudden -- Phil says -"Take the tin can and give it to the guy at the house"
And Brian and I are still laughing!!!
Oh and on the medical front -- the procedure went well and we are waiting now for results of the biopsy.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Someday We'll Laugh About This
I thought I would share this email that I sent out to everyone at my Office today.
Apparently this week is “Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week”. How many of you knew that? (well Belinda – as she reads the same online magazine as I do)
I read that and I started to think about some of the things we now laugh about that were not at all funny at the time. Some of my most embarrassing moments, moments when at the time I wanted to just curl up and die, and how now even I find them funny enough to tell the story.
That thought process led me along another path, maybe I need to stop and take a look at all that is happening around me right now and look for the humour – the one part that I will find funny later on. Maybe, just maybe, if I can do that, then the stress that I find myself in now will be relieved a bit.
And then – as my mind continued to wander , I thought maybe I should start a journal, start writing down some of these moments so that I can look back later and laugh. And then – the big revelation came – I ALREADY DO THAT! I have a blog, a blog that Is shared with my family and friends. In my blog, I tend to ramble about events in my life, some of the stressors that I face, the embarrassing moments and my triumphs. Once blogged, and posted, my family and friends read and comment. It is often reading the comments of those close to me that help me see the bigger picture and help work through the stress.
So in keeping with the celebration of SWLATW - I am challenging each and everyone of you to look at the things that are stressing you this week, and see if you can find the one thing that you know you will be laughing about someday – and then laugh about it today! And if you feel so inclined – share it with the rest of us – we would be happy to laugh with you!
Enjoy your day and look for a laugh!
I found this silly joke online and it made me laugh – so I am sharing it with you
What to do if Housework is getting you down.
1. Open a new file on your desktop.
2. Name it "Housework."
3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN
4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN
5. Your computer will ask you, "Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?"
6. Answer calmly, "Yes," and press the mouse button firmly....
7. Feel better?
I hope you got a giggle out of that! Have a great day!
Laura
Apparently this week is “Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week”. How many of you knew that? (well Belinda – as she reads the same online magazine as I do)
I read that and I started to think about some of the things we now laugh about that were not at all funny at the time. Some of my most embarrassing moments, moments when at the time I wanted to just curl up and die, and how now even I find them funny enough to tell the story.
That thought process led me along another path, maybe I need to stop and take a look at all that is happening around me right now and look for the humour – the one part that I will find funny later on. Maybe, just maybe, if I can do that, then the stress that I find myself in now will be relieved a bit.
And then – as my mind continued to wander , I thought maybe I should start a journal, start writing down some of these moments so that I can look back later and laugh. And then – the big revelation came – I ALREADY DO THAT! I have a blog, a blog that Is shared with my family and friends. In my blog, I tend to ramble about events in my life, some of the stressors that I face, the embarrassing moments and my triumphs. Once blogged, and posted, my family and friends read and comment. It is often reading the comments of those close to me that help me see the bigger picture and help work through the stress.
So in keeping with the celebration of SWLATW - I am challenging each and everyone of you to look at the things that are stressing you this week, and see if you can find the one thing that you know you will be laughing about someday – and then laugh about it today! And if you feel so inclined – share it with the rest of us – we would be happy to laugh with you!
Enjoy your day and look for a laugh!
I found this silly joke online and it made me laugh – so I am sharing it with you
What to do if Housework is getting you down.
1. Open a new file on your desktop.
2. Name it "Housework."
3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN
4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN
5. Your computer will ask you, "Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?"
6. Answer calmly, "Yes," and press the mouse button firmly....
7. Feel better?
I hope you got a giggle out of that! Have a great day!
Laura
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Look at that Rain!
Wow - I know we all said we wanted to snow to stop - but really now - did we really ask for all this rain at once?
It seems that the weather patterns of the west coast have really and truly changed over the past couple of years. I think that I will be looking at the end of season sales this year for a few winter items that I have not had for a long time. Here is the list of items I will be shopping for:
Winter boots - snow type - ones that come up to at least mid calf - maybe even higher if this year was any indication of things to come
Winter jacket - it is time for a new one anyways
Snow shovel - one with a longer handle - the one we currently have was designed to be used by a young kid - and if you know my kid at all you know he tuckered out on the shoveling before the whole driveway was done - he did lots and I was very proud of the way he offered to help shovel and sand the walks!!
Snow shovel - a third one - so then we can all shovel together - - look I created a new family activity for the Lang book! Aren't I smart!
Warm inside shoes - ok slippers really - but Brian is too cool to wear slippers so I thought if I called them inside shoes he would wear them!
Afghans - for the cold room, I mean living room, we could use a few new ones - ones that dont look like they have been used by the entire family over and over and over again!!!!
Cord of wood - or maybe two - it is apparent that we will never have heat to the living room - so we need to use the fireplace to heat that part of the house. So a cord of wood would be a great way to do that. Anyone know anyone with a truck load of wood they want to get rid of?
Umbrella - apparently the one that lived in my car has died an untimely death!
Gum Boots - so we can sloxh through the snow that is melting! (those I may go get tonight so I can start wearing them right away!) Ooh - maybe I could find some cool ones - not the black ugly ones but a pair of cute ones. I deserve cute ones!
And while I am at it - I want new furniture for the living room! A coffee table and a storage chest for all the blankets and afghans are my first choice - then new couches and chairs
Wow - looking at this list I think I may need a second job to pay for it all. I guess I will evalute each item and buy the ones that I can afford and leave the others for the time being.
But back to the rain --- I am happy to see it start to wash the snow away -- I hope that it does not cause any flooding for people. Drive carefully on the super wet and slushly slippery roads.
It seems that the weather patterns of the west coast have really and truly changed over the past couple of years. I think that I will be looking at the end of season sales this year for a few winter items that I have not had for a long time. Here is the list of items I will be shopping for:
Winter boots - snow type - ones that come up to at least mid calf - maybe even higher if this year was any indication of things to come
Winter jacket - it is time for a new one anyways
Snow shovel - one with a longer handle - the one we currently have was designed to be used by a young kid - and if you know my kid at all you know he tuckered out on the shoveling before the whole driveway was done - he did lots and I was very proud of the way he offered to help shovel and sand the walks!!
Snow shovel - a third one - so then we can all shovel together - - look I created a new family activity for the Lang book! Aren't I smart!
Warm inside shoes - ok slippers really - but Brian is too cool to wear slippers so I thought if I called them inside shoes he would wear them!
Afghans - for the cold room, I mean living room, we could use a few new ones - ones that dont look like they have been used by the entire family over and over and over again!!!!
Cord of wood - or maybe two - it is apparent that we will never have heat to the living room - so we need to use the fireplace to heat that part of the house. So a cord of wood would be a great way to do that. Anyone know anyone with a truck load of wood they want to get rid of?
Umbrella - apparently the one that lived in my car has died an untimely death!
Gum Boots - so we can sloxh through the snow that is melting! (those I may go get tonight so I can start wearing them right away!) Ooh - maybe I could find some cool ones - not the black ugly ones but a pair of cute ones. I deserve cute ones!
And while I am at it - I want new furniture for the living room! A coffee table and a storage chest for all the blankets and afghans are my first choice - then new couches and chairs
Wow - looking at this list I think I may need a second job to pay for it all. I guess I will evalute each item and buy the ones that I can afford and leave the others for the time being.
But back to the rain --- I am happy to see it start to wash the snow away -- I hope that it does not cause any flooding for people. Drive carefully on the super wet and slushly slippery roads.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009? Really?
Wow - hard to believe that it is 2009 today! Seem such a short time ago we were all wondering what 2008 would bring. It never seems to amaze me how quickly time seems to pass at this point in my life.
I remember when it seemed that the passage of a year was a eon! not a blink of the eye as it seems to be now.
Looking back - 2008 was a year full of interesting events and excitement. Warren was born, Tara and Chris got engaged, we went on a fabulous vacation to Alberta with Brian. And that is just a sampling of the years events!
Looking forward to 2009 - Tara and Chris will get married! A brother or sister for Warren? (hint hint) I will get a new couch, maybe! Brian will turn 11 if you can believe that.
I hope all of you have had a good time today - looking back at 2008 and all of your accomplishments and looking forward to all the 2009 will bring your way.
Happy New Year!
I remember when it seemed that the passage of a year was a eon! not a blink of the eye as it seems to be now.
Looking back - 2008 was a year full of interesting events and excitement. Warren was born, Tara and Chris got engaged, we went on a fabulous vacation to Alberta with Brian. And that is just a sampling of the years events!
Looking forward to 2009 - Tara and Chris will get married! A brother or sister for Warren? (hint hint) I will get a new couch, maybe! Brian will turn 11 if you can believe that.
I hope all of you have had a good time today - looking back at 2008 and all of your accomplishments and looking forward to all the 2009 will bring your way.
Happy New Year!
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