Well, we're packed and ready to go! We have another 1/2 hour before we leave to the airport, and the boys are chomping at the bit. I don't know if I'll get a chance to post while I'm away, but I'll try! Praying for safe travels, healthy, cooperative kids, and a wonderful time of fellowship! Pray for Peter as he has the next 2 weeks without us! We're gonna miss each other, but look forward to when we'll be together again. Thankfully he knows how to get on Facebook, and e-mail, 2 things we didn't have while we were dating. lol
See you all soon!! :)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Less than a week left at home!
Already, it's only 6 days until we head to the north country! I'm getting so excited to see my family again! The boys know now too, and they already have their back packs packed and ready to go! lol I'm thankful that the question "when are we going mom" has not been asked much, as that was the reason we didn't tell them right away. A couple of my kids need to know what's coming so they don't get too overwhelmed, so we couldn't just tell them the day before and be ok. What can I say? Peter's the same way... likes to know what's comin' even when it's not always possible. I think Daniel is most like him for that.
This week is the week of thanksgiving, so I'm hoping Peter will take Thursday afternoon as a family day, and Friday maybe as well. It does so much good when he spends quality time with the kids, and since they won't get that chance for a couple weeks, it'll be a good way to spend a day or 2. The kids all adore their dad and I'm a little nervous how they're going to be after a week or so without him around at all. I'm going to have to make sure to call him during the daytime so the kids can talk to him too. Hopefully that will help. I'm also hoping that they stay busy enough that they don't really have time to think about it too much. No, I don't want them to completely forget about Peter, but the less they think about the fact that he's not around, the less tears to dry. Lucas will probably have the hardest time with that as he already struggles with that at home.
Kimberly is more of a mama's girl, which is kinda nice, but she always has a big smile and kiss for daddy. She's just so affectionate that way. My boys used to be too, until we told them that it wasn't ok to kiss EVERYONE that came over when they left. Even the insurance guy was supposed to get a kiss! They are still really out-going to anyone that comes in the yard, which sometimes concerns me because they talk to anyone and everyone, but thankfully, they're a little more shy when we go shopping or something.
Caleb and Daniel are already planning on helping Grandpa with the chores and playing with Andrew and Melinda. My brother is having surgery while we're there, so those 5 kids will be there too, which will be nice for them to get to know those cousins. One huge downfall of being so far from family is that my kids will not know their cousins the way we did. We were so blessed to have such a close-knit family, even if it was really large.
Well, I best get going... work doesn't do itself and I've nothing more really to write...
This week is the week of thanksgiving, so I'm hoping Peter will take Thursday afternoon as a family day, and Friday maybe as well. It does so much good when he spends quality time with the kids, and since they won't get that chance for a couple weeks, it'll be a good way to spend a day or 2. The kids all adore their dad and I'm a little nervous how they're going to be after a week or so without him around at all. I'm going to have to make sure to call him during the daytime so the kids can talk to him too. Hopefully that will help. I'm also hoping that they stay busy enough that they don't really have time to think about it too much. No, I don't want them to completely forget about Peter, but the less they think about the fact that he's not around, the less tears to dry. Lucas will probably have the hardest time with that as he already struggles with that at home.
Kimberly is more of a mama's girl, which is kinda nice, but she always has a big smile and kiss for daddy. She's just so affectionate that way. My boys used to be too, until we told them that it wasn't ok to kiss EVERYONE that came over when they left. Even the insurance guy was supposed to get a kiss! They are still really out-going to anyone that comes in the yard, which sometimes concerns me because they talk to anyone and everyone, but thankfully, they're a little more shy when we go shopping or something.
Caleb and Daniel are already planning on helping Grandpa with the chores and playing with Andrew and Melinda. My brother is having surgery while we're there, so those 5 kids will be there too, which will be nice for them to get to know those cousins. One huge downfall of being so far from family is that my kids will not know their cousins the way we did. We were so blessed to have such a close-knit family, even if it was really large.
Well, I best get going... work doesn't do itself and I've nothing more really to write...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
YAY GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!
I just got the phone call back from the dr's office with my glucose test results... I PASSED!!!!! I was really not expecting to pass, as I have only passed with Caleb, and even then it was close to failing. I'm SO thankful to not have to deal with the 3 hour test or the finger pricks. :) I'm still doin' the happy dance! lol
Not too terrible much has been going on here this last week. We celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on Sunday, with a night out for supper on Saturday. Peter wasn't feeling so great, so we were home before 10, but it was still nice to get out for a little while and be able to talk with minimal interruptions.We thank God for bringing us together and blessing us so richly these years!
Yesterday, we had my aunt and uncle from BC here for coffee in the afternoon. It was sooo good to visit with them! It's so rare to have anyone from my side of the family down here, it's always to get caught up with them.
That's about all for now... I won't be able to get on here much in the next little bit... gonna get the house in order before I leave for 2 weeks. I managed to get through 3 rooms yesterday morning, but there's still a lot more to do!
Not too terrible much has been going on here this last week. We celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on Sunday, with a night out for supper on Saturday. Peter wasn't feeling so great, so we were home before 10, but it was still nice to get out for a little while and be able to talk with minimal interruptions.We thank God for bringing us together and blessing us so richly these years!
Yesterday, we had my aunt and uncle from BC here for coffee in the afternoon. It was sooo good to visit with them! It's so rare to have anyone from my side of the family down here, it's always to get caught up with them.
That's about all for now... I won't be able to get on here much in the next little bit... gonna get the house in order before I leave for 2 weeks. I managed to get through 3 rooms yesterday morning, but there's still a lot more to do!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Great Dr. Appointment today!!! And other tidbits...
I had an appointment with my new dr today and came away still feeling like I know what I'm talking about! He is VERY pro-natural, and said my birth plan was one of the best he's seen lately! He also did not make me feel like considering a home birth is a stupid thing to do. I was (and still am) encouraged by what he said. :) Although I would still prefer a home birth, the fact that the money isn't there right now, and this dr did not say anything that would make me think that having him catch the baby is a bad idea, I feel OK with this compromise. I am still going to try convince Peter that a home birth is worth the money, but feel better, even if it doesn't work out this time. I feel at peace right now, and that's something that was lacking with the last dude.
We still have not found Skip back, but are not ready to give up yet. We posted a couple ads on craigslist, so hopefully, somebody, somewhere will contact us and give him back. The boys are missing him terribly and keep asking where he is and when he's coming home. It's really hard to not have a definite answer to give them. All we can say is I don't know, and sometimes that's enough, sometimes not. We feel we have done all we can in terms of looking for him, so now we keep putting up posters, and hoping we hear something.
Kimberly is trying more and more to walk on her own. She took her first uncoaxed steps this morning, and it'll be just a little bit yet before she is taking off all the time! I also put little pig tails in her hair, and she looks more like a little girl than a baby. She's talking a blue streak, and learning more words daily it seems! They grow up so fast!
Lucas has made it his job to clear the table after supper and does a great job! He puts leftovers in Tupperware, puts food left on the plate in the garbage and even wipes the table!! I am pretty impressed with my 3 1/2 year old's initiative! I hope he keeps it up and always helps out that willingly! :)
Daniel's new thing is that he can ride a 2 wheeler!!! He took the training wheels off his bike and off he went! No help needed, just took off! He and Caleb are now chasing each other on their bikes "like the Dukes mom" they tell me. However, we have had to take the bikes away because they don't stay off the road and we don't want them getting hit by cars. They were heartbroken, but hopefully they'll learn to obey and stay off the road.
Caleb is showing us that he can learn something quickly. When he talks, he'll try separate some words by the sounds in them and try to figure out what letters make the sounds. If he keeps this up, he'll be reading soon! I am continuously amazed at what he comes up with. I didn't think that he was understanding that different letters make the sounds in a word, as we have not really worked on that, but when he writes his letters I make sure he knows what sound that letter makes, so maybe that's where he's picking up on it? Little minds are like sponges, and they soak up EVERYTHING!
Peter has bit the bullet and made a purchase that he has talked about for a little while... A new work truck! It's a slightly larger truck, but definitely a great deal! He got it on an auction and was pretty pleased with himself when he "won" it for less than his maximum bid! I'm glad that he got such a good deal for something that we knew was coming up, but didn't need immediately. Because his old truck is still doing OK, he's going to take his time and customize the way it's set up so that it's easiest for him to work off of. The boys were pretty excited about it and the neighbor guy was drooling over it Saturday after Peter got it home. :)
That's about all for now... I have a headache and a few loads of laundry to get folded before bedtime, so I better get cracking. Tomorrow I'll have a few more to do and I'd rather do a few at a time than a mountain! :) Unfortunately, a mountain is not too hard to come by around here... Can't wait for the day the kids can learn to do their own laundry! :)
We still have not found Skip back, but are not ready to give up yet. We posted a couple ads on craigslist, so hopefully, somebody, somewhere will contact us and give him back. The boys are missing him terribly and keep asking where he is and when he's coming home. It's really hard to not have a definite answer to give them. All we can say is I don't know, and sometimes that's enough, sometimes not. We feel we have done all we can in terms of looking for him, so now we keep putting up posters, and hoping we hear something.
Kimberly is trying more and more to walk on her own. She took her first uncoaxed steps this morning, and it'll be just a little bit yet before she is taking off all the time! I also put little pig tails in her hair, and she looks more like a little girl than a baby. She's talking a blue streak, and learning more words daily it seems! They grow up so fast!
Lucas has made it his job to clear the table after supper and does a great job! He puts leftovers in Tupperware, puts food left on the plate in the garbage and even wipes the table!! I am pretty impressed with my 3 1/2 year old's initiative! I hope he keeps it up and always helps out that willingly! :)
Daniel's new thing is that he can ride a 2 wheeler!!! He took the training wheels off his bike and off he went! No help needed, just took off! He and Caleb are now chasing each other on their bikes "like the Dukes mom" they tell me. However, we have had to take the bikes away because they don't stay off the road and we don't want them getting hit by cars. They were heartbroken, but hopefully they'll learn to obey and stay off the road.
Caleb is showing us that he can learn something quickly. When he talks, he'll try separate some words by the sounds in them and try to figure out what letters make the sounds. If he keeps this up, he'll be reading soon! I am continuously amazed at what he comes up with. I didn't think that he was understanding that different letters make the sounds in a word, as we have not really worked on that, but when he writes his letters I make sure he knows what sound that letter makes, so maybe that's where he's picking up on it? Little minds are like sponges, and they soak up EVERYTHING!
Peter has bit the bullet and made a purchase that he has talked about for a little while... A new work truck! It's a slightly larger truck, but definitely a great deal! He got it on an auction and was pretty pleased with himself when he "won" it for less than his maximum bid! I'm glad that he got such a good deal for something that we knew was coming up, but didn't need immediately. Because his old truck is still doing OK, he's going to take his time and customize the way it's set up so that it's easiest for him to work off of. The boys were pretty excited about it and the neighbor guy was drooling over it Saturday after Peter got it home. :)
That's about all for now... I have a headache and a few loads of laundry to get folded before bedtime, so I better get cracking. Tomorrow I'll have a few more to do and I'd rather do a few at a time than a mountain! :) Unfortunately, a mountain is not too hard to come by around here... Can't wait for the day the kids can learn to do their own laundry! :)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wow, another post this week!! :)
I'm SOOO EXCITED!!! I have my tickets booked to go to Edmonton!!!!!! I'm kinda sad that Peter can't join us, but so HAPPY to be able to go!!! I have someone from Edmonton to go up with so I have a little help with the kids, and we're thinking my sister will be coming back with me!! It's going to be sooo good to see everyone again!!! :) I'm going to be there for 2 weeks, so that should cut down the busy factor. If anyone wants to see me, they can come to mom and dad's for coffee, just call or facebook me and let me know when! I booked my tickets Saturday night and don't think I slept much because I was soooo giddy with excitement.
Sad news to report though... our dear puppy Skip has been missing since Sunday night. The way it happened, we're thinking someone took him. We keep expecting him to bound up on the deck and look at us with his big brown eyes begging to come in, but so far, that's just not happening. So far, the boys are dealing with it well, but we all miss him of course. It makes me angry a little too, to think about someone possibly deliberately taking our puppy. If he doesn't come home, we will be looking for another one, so if anyone out there has seen this dog, please let me know, or if not, let us know of some free pups. We have called area shelters and they have not seen him as well as ask neighbors, who have not seen him either. So frustrating!! He was finally getting the potty training thing, and now we're possibly going to have to start over again. Not to mention, you finally get used to him and now he's gone. It's so weird waking up in the morning and no little tail wagging a greeting to you.
Sad news to report though... our dear puppy Skip has been missing since Sunday night. The way it happened, we're thinking someone took him. We keep expecting him to bound up on the deck and look at us with his big brown eyes begging to come in, but so far, that's just not happening. So far, the boys are dealing with it well, but we all miss him of course. It makes me angry a little too, to think about someone possibly deliberately taking our puppy. If he doesn't come home, we will be looking for another one, so if anyone out there has seen this dog, please let me know, or if not, let us know of some free pups. We have called area shelters and they have not seen him as well as ask neighbors, who have not seen him either. So frustrating!! He was finally getting the potty training thing, and now we're possibly going to have to start over again. Not to mention, you finally get used to him and now he's gone. It's so weird waking up in the morning and no little tail wagging a greeting to you.
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