P.S I Love You December 31, 2007

Recently went to see this movie and LOVED it. First of all, let me say I have an affinity for any type of Love story. I truly related to quite a few scenes in this movie. The character Holly says to her friends, I was always angry at him for something. How true is that? We all go through our lives making assumptions about life. I think it is easy for Husbands and Wives to get caught in ruts and take each other for granted. What if today was our last day together? Would we have wanted to waste it being angry over silly things? Really a sweet, sad and romantic movie. Doesn’t hurt that Gerard Butler is very appealing;) Oh and Denny from Grey’s Anatomy is sweet in this movie too.

Yikes, I cannot believe that the New Year is almost here. I always love the thought of the clean slate that each new year brings. I think this year I will compile my Life List. This will be the year I start tackling that List. After all, I am not getting any younger. 

Am I Crazy? December 30, 2007

Looks like the kids and I are going to Florida with Scott and Dad W. Scott, Dad W. and Evan will be watching the

    

This has been a very odd trip planning experience. Quite a bit of waffling back and forth, should we all go, etc,etc. After last year, I said I wouldn’t be going this year. We had a really harsh travelling experience last year when we went to Florida. We had a huge wait at the Denver Airport (now known as the Gates of Hell) and lots of nausea/vomit. Taylor was not feeling well and ended up throwing up all over me, just as we were to get on the plane to Orlando. We all ended up feeling sick or throwing up at some point during this trip. Just not the greatest start you want to a vacation. After some time passed, I decided we should all go this year. Then we thought maybe not. Turns out we changed our minds again. Scott booked our Airplane Tickets last night and now we just have to figure out Hotels,etc. I think our plan is to stay at Disney World for part of the trip and also visit Miami or Key West. I am really excited for Evan to watch the Daytona 500 race. He absolutely loves Nascar and loves to watch the races on TV.

Let’s hope that this trip involves much less vomit than our last trip to Florida. Only positive thinking from here on out.

Yikes. December 27, 2007

So today was a weird day.Taylor slept in until 9:30a.m and no pigs were not flying in the sky.Then Scott took the kids downstairs and I woke up at 10a.m!This is nothing short of miraculous.I rarely get to sleep in since the kids usually get up around 6:30a.m.Maybe one day I really will get to sleep past 6a.m.

My Playroom Project was in full swing today.I actually made some progress and purged A LOT of junk.I almost have both closets full of my scrapbooking stuff.I also cleaned out the closet in the room and threw some crap out.More importantly I found some things that I had been missing.Number 1 on that list was my wedding rings.Yes, you may be thinking that finding your wedding rings in a box full of junk is strange.Yes, it is strange and I do strange well.When we sold our last house, we actually had weeks before our new home was finished.We packed up everything and it went into storage.Due to some weight gain I had been unable to wear my wedding rings.I was afraid I was going to lose my rings and packed them away.Then promptly forgot where I packed them.Imagine my delight when I found these rings.Now I can get them resized and wear them again.

I also found the records of my Hospital stay in August 2005.Looking through those papers brings it all back.I can’t help but wonder when that feeling will fade.I must admit the frequency of those feelings are fading and that is a good thing.I think it is just the fact that I greeted my mortality and all that entails.Fear,anxiety,depression.But also a feeling of gratitude.

It is snowing and I love it.Hey, if I have to put up with grey,gloomy weather I better get some snow out of it.But it is yucky West Coast snow, wet and quick to melt.

Now the question arises,should I get back to my project upstairs or continue vegging on the couch?Hmm, I think this requires some further analysis;)

A Christmas Funk? December 27, 2007

I love Christmas time and all the beauty and feeling of the season.Although, Boxing Day always seems to bring the "Christmas Funk". Have you ever felt it? That can’t-believe-it-is-over-so-soon-my-house-now-looks-like-an-exploded-toy-factory-i-need-to-reorganize feeling.Bleh:( We definitely need to reorganize and purge some stuff.My plan is to relocate my scrapbook room and make that room a playroom.Fact of the matter is, that the kids never go into the basement.Can’t say I blame them, it is unfinished and not too welcoming.So hopefully we can move some toys from the main floor to the playroom upstairs and that will keep the house tidier and the kids happier.We shall see.

This time of year also brings about the talk of New Year’s resolutions.I never really put too much stock in the whole New Year’s resolution thing.I have never really stuck to them and they seem like another reason to beat yourself up.This year I have several life goals, to work towards achieving my goals, be healthier, be more focused on enjoying the small moments and stop looking forward so much.

So Christmas is over and a new year is headed our way. I must say, I do love this time of year.So much possibility lies before us all.So many chances for change.One of the things I plan on doing, making a life list.A list of all the things I want to accomplish in my lifetime.I saw someone do this on their blog and it inspired me.I truly believe when we write something down, we are setting our dreams free into the universe.

Strange post, eh? Downbeat mood in the first sentence, more positive last sentence.Strange can be good.

Good One December 27, 2007

Scott and I just finished watching this movie. Loved it. A really sweet, funny movie.One of the few movies I have watched where a mother-to-be’s emotions were portrayed so honestly.Loved the scene after the character delivered her baby, so true and sweet.Also helps that the whole pie thing was great eye candy. Love pies:)

So there it is… December 25, 2007

Another Christmas Day is almost over.It was great to see the kids faces when they saw what Santa brought them.Unfortunately, Taylor just isn’t feeling herself today and that is making everything a struggle.I think tomorrow will be a better day for her.She can relax and play with the new toys.

Now that Christmas Day is almost over we are going to have to have a huge clean up.There are just too many toys in the basement and now too many new toys.My plan is to move my scrapbooking stuff out of my scrapbook room and make that a play room.The cold hard truth is that the kids just never play in the basement.So I thought if they had things set up in a room upstairs, that would be a better set-up.So I think that will be my task in these coming couple of weeks.

Once Christmas is over it is time to think of Evan’s birthday party.He says he wants a party at home,but I am going to make sure he knows what his options are;)

Then once Christmas,New Year’s and Evan’s birthday are over I am eagerly looking forward to Spring. Kind of wrong isn’t it:)

Great Expectations December 22, 2007

The kids and I were in Walmart the other day picking up a few things.Evan and I were discussing his upcoming birthday and what he wanted the theme to be. He said, Cars Movie. I asked him if he was sure since that is what we did last birthday. He was certain he wanted Cars again. So we are walking to the party section and this is what Evan says.

Mom, don’t disappoint me. I don’t want to have to be mad at you and ruin my birthday.

Yup, that is what he said. From what I understand he was worried I would forget to look at the Party section of the store and we would miss buying his party stuff.

Cheeky Monkey.

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas… December 22, 2007

It is snowing in this neck of the woods. Actually it is snowing quite heavily. Well heavily by wimpy B.C standards. It may actually be a great time to get out and get those odds n’ ends done. We feel pretty comfortable driving in the Jimmy in the snow. Maybe the snow will keep the stores empty.

I cannot believe it is almost Christmas. Where does the time go? I have no presents wrapped. Didn’t get the baking done I had hoped to, yet. I guess I still have a couple of days. My big plan was to make my Christmas cards this year. Ya that is a funny one. Maybe those people that come into the store in September and buy their stuff for Christmas cards, aren’t crazy? Oh well. Maybe next year.

Evan is done school for a couple of weeks.It is a good chance for him to get over the trauma of his Christmas concert:) He actually did well during the concert.No lines were said or songs were sung. But in my books, he did well by just standing there nicely. Usually he tends to make his "embarrassed" face, which is kind of funny looking. He survived it. I asked him if he was excited to have some time off and he said yes. I asked him why he was looking forward to it? He said he needed a break from all the songs;)

Taylor is excited to see Ho-Ho Hanta. That is how TayTay says Santa, she says Ho-Ho Hanta. Not to be confused with the Hanta virus. This year is really her first Christmas, last year she was still oblivious. This year at two years old, she is much more able to understand everything.I can’t believe next Christmas she will be in Preschool and three years old. Wow. By the way, Taylor will have no issues with her Christmas concerts. At Evan’s school concert she sat beside me and sang along to most of the songs. Very loudly, I might add and attracted a lot of attention.They showed us a DVD of what is coming up in the next month.During the DVD they had some kids saying the ABC’s up to S. Well Taylor started saying the ABC’s (loudly) with the kids on the DVD. Everyone turned around and had a good giggle. It was a shock for me, I didn’t realize she could say all of those letters.

I think the mutant virus the kids and I have is loosening its grip on us. I took the kids to the clinic and it turn out they needed some antibiotics. Poor little guys. But they are on the mend.

Xbox is popular in this house. Well with everyone but me and Taylor. But I am coming around since I was introduced to Guitar Hero. That is a fun game.Evan can play the game quite well and now Taylor can sing along to some of the songs. It is a fun thing we can all do together and it makes the guys happy:)

Frustration December 18, 2007

Over the past couple of years, I have discovered that this parenting thing is T-O-U-G-H. Simple as that, one of the hardest jobs I will have. What frustrates me most is seeing my children doubting themselves, sad or hurting. I figured with a almost 5 year old and a 2 year old, I was safe from the really tough stuff.

Evan is in a preschool that has a Party Day at the end of each month. During these days, the kids will sing songs that pertain to the theme they are studying. This month there is a Christmas Concert and they will be singing songs and performing a quick play. Evan has never been extremely active in these productions, but they never stressed him out. Last week, Evan’s teachers told me he was stressing this performance. I spoke with Evan and he said he was nervous. I tried to explain that Mommy and Daddy feel nervous at times and when you try your best it will all be OK. As a parent, you just want to snap your fingers and make those negative feelings disappear. It is hard to realize that you simply cannot do that.

So tomorrow is Party Day and Evan is certain he will be watching this performance. He does not want to participate, just watch. I asked him to give it a chance and see how he feels. Although, I refuse to pressure him. These are four years old after all. I really hope that this is a phase. Up until now, Evan loved going to school. He even seemed excited about Party Day.

Wish us luck:)

Mutant Virus December 18, 2007

I am convinced the kids and I have contracted a mutant virus that will only stop once the entire holiday season is over.We have had this "cold" for a couple weeks now. I guess it is time to see the Dr.

No Christmas season is complete without the annual Christmas procrastinating.I have things still left to do, make some cookies, buy a few last minute gifts and send Christmas cards.If I am honest with myself I think I should admit they aren’t being sent. Oh well, maybe I will start a new trend–the Happy New Years card.

Evan is preparing for his December "Party Day" at his preschool.His preschool has a Party Day at the end of each month.The kids perform songs related to that months theme.It is also a time to let the parents know what is going in the next month.I thought it was a harmless enough concept, but Evan doesn’t like performing.Poor little guy.His teachers are giving him a smaller role and this should help.Yes folks this is preschool;)