Monday, June 29, 2009
Celebrating 11 years of marriage
To my high school sweetheart... I love you Babe! Our anniversary is on the 4th of July but we celebrated two other anniversaries at the same time so it was a bit early!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Quiet but not voiceless
Have you ever felt the need to quietly sit and think? A lot of people probably have but if you really knew ME you would know that I am usually the one who ALWAYS has lots to say. There has been lots going on in our crazy home but I have not taken the time to write about it :-S I think that I will commit to getting back to blogging after the summer break … so if I have any readers left at all consider this as the season finale. There is no real cliffhanger here but hopefully you come back to the regularly scheduled broadcasting of raising three head strong and very vocal children when it re-airs in the Fall.
In the meantime I will be trying hard to finish up my work before June 30th and then I will be taking the time needed to rest and play with my children. We are looking into getting Bear a new horse this summer so she and I can go on trail rides together. Bear is also going to the University of PEI this summer for a one week Vet Camp. We have a campsite booked for the month of July so Squeelie and Buba will have lots of fun making new friends and mudpies. We expect to have Aunt Roxy and her family home this summer and I think that my BFF Tera is also coming home. They will be here for the 100th County Fair – it should be a great celebration! Buba got a new four-wheeler for his birthday too so now both little ones have their own and that should provide for lots of interesting tales too… so, needless to say I will have lots of fun tales to tell in the Fall accompanied with tons of photos. I am taking my D80 off Auto and learning the Art of Photography this summer as well and I hope to be able to WOW you with new photos upon my return.
So, have a great summer and don’t forget to MAKE everyday a Great one!!
In the meantime I will be trying hard to finish up my work before June 30th and then I will be taking the time needed to rest and play with my children. We are looking into getting Bear a new horse this summer so she and I can go on trail rides together. Bear is also going to the University of PEI this summer for a one week Vet Camp. We have a campsite booked for the month of July so Squeelie and Buba will have lots of fun making new friends and mudpies. We expect to have Aunt Roxy and her family home this summer and I think that my BFF Tera is also coming home. They will be here for the 100th County Fair – it should be a great celebration! Buba got a new four-wheeler for his birthday too so now both little ones have their own and that should provide for lots of interesting tales too… so, needless to say I will have lots of fun tales to tell in the Fall accompanied with tons of photos. I am taking my D80 off Auto and learning the Art of Photography this summer as well and I hope to be able to WOW you with new photos upon my return.
So, have a great summer and don’t forget to MAKE everyday a Great one!!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Fishful Thinking
Have you heard about this great initiative that Pepperidge Farms (the makers of Goldfish crackers) have come up with? It is is a program intended for parents to "inspire optimism and positive thinking in your child". I think that it is an increadible gift to give your children and clearly they do to! A fellow SITS, Tiffany, was chosen to be on the faculty of the program and to honor that Tiffany is having a giveaway... check it out here! Go over and check it out... you may just win a $100.00 Target gift card!!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
A sweet note
Yesterday my sweet Squeelie wrote my hubbie and I a note and I want to share it with you all:
"Muvthr and Fawthr
I love you mom and dad uivrer I go wun you smil I cep shukling in sid and win you snugl it worms me up
Love Skylar"
Now... the translation:
"Mother and Father
I love you Mom and Dad. Wherever I go when you smile I keep chuckling inside and when you snuggle it warms me up.
Love Skylar"
All I can say is that we must be doing something right!!
Make it a great day!
"Muvthr and Fawthr
I love you mom and dad uivrer I go wun you smil I cep shukling in sid and win you snugl it worms me up
Love Skylar"
Now... the translation:
"Mother and Father
I love you Mom and Dad. Wherever I go when you smile I keep chuckling inside and when you snuggle it warms me up.
Love Skylar"
All I can say is that we must be doing something right!!
Make it a great day!
Monday, March 02, 2009
The best things in life... are free!
When my dd’s friend came to be with us last week (please refer to previous post) I thought that I was prepared, but alas I do not think that anyone could truly prepare themselves to support a young girl who has just tragically lost her mother. When I got home the girls were upstairs in Bear’s room – nothing out of the ordinary… the girls were just being girls.
When T. and Bear came downstairs and I saw her face, I was immediately filled with sorrow. Not because she appeared heartbroken or devastated, actually she appeared to be unscathed. Rather, the reason for my sudden rush of emotion was brought on by the realization that this little girl will no longer feel her mother’s arms around her; she will no longer hear the words, “I love you T.” from a voice that is so familiar and reassuring. The reality that she is too young to be put in the maternal position for her family struck me and all I could do was offer my hug and comfort.
Throughout the night T. would get quiet and would head to the kitchen or the living room and play silently with the two youngest children. Her maternal instincts were ever-present which made the moment even more heartbreaking for me. But the biggest MOMENT for me is when Bear and I were in the kitchen doing the dishes. T. was sitting on the rocking chair conversing with us as we worked. Somehow the topic of traveling came up and T. began to reminisce about a vacation that she had, with her Mom, to Universal Studios in Florida. She was recounting specifics about that trip and the joy on her face was priceless. She told us of her Mom getting sick on one of the rides and how that did not stop her from keeping up with the children. In that moment my eyes filled with tears…
We try, as parents, to do our best for our children with the means that we have earned. We provide what we can; however, it is the things in life that are free that they will keep with them even after we leave. The memories that we make with our children today will keep us with them long after we depart. To hear of that little girl speak of her mother as though she were still with her brought great joy to my ears and warmed my soul. It is the little moments that they will savor and cherish!
As I hugged T. goodbye she explained how sad she was going to be the next day. I told her that she should be – assuring that I did not imply that she should be strong … because a girl at 12 who has just lost her mother should NOT be!
With the gift that T. offered me, the gift of knowledge, I made some serious changes! That house that we were going to build will not be built this spring, as forecasted. We will still build a home however; it will be a bit smaller and cozier. But first, I have booked an Easter vacation for my family at Disney… we are going BACK! Thank you T. for teaching me that our time invested with our children is PRICELESS.
Take care sweet girl!
When T. and Bear came downstairs and I saw her face, I was immediately filled with sorrow. Not because she appeared heartbroken or devastated, actually she appeared to be unscathed. Rather, the reason for my sudden rush of emotion was brought on by the realization that this little girl will no longer feel her mother’s arms around her; she will no longer hear the words, “I love you T.” from a voice that is so familiar and reassuring. The reality that she is too young to be put in the maternal position for her family struck me and all I could do was offer my hug and comfort.
Throughout the night T. would get quiet and would head to the kitchen or the living room and play silently with the two youngest children. Her maternal instincts were ever-present which made the moment even more heartbreaking for me. But the biggest MOMENT for me is when Bear and I were in the kitchen doing the dishes. T. was sitting on the rocking chair conversing with us as we worked. Somehow the topic of traveling came up and T. began to reminisce about a vacation that she had, with her Mom, to Universal Studios in Florida. She was recounting specifics about that trip and the joy on her face was priceless. She told us of her Mom getting sick on one of the rides and how that did not stop her from keeping up with the children. In that moment my eyes filled with tears…
We try, as parents, to do our best for our children with the means that we have earned. We provide what we can; however, it is the things in life that are free that they will keep with them even after we leave. The memories that we make with our children today will keep us with them long after we depart. To hear of that little girl speak of her mother as though she were still with her brought great joy to my ears and warmed my soul. It is the little moments that they will savor and cherish!
As I hugged T. goodbye she explained how sad she was going to be the next day. I told her that she should be – assuring that I did not imply that she should be strong … because a girl at 12 who has just lost her mother should NOT be!
With the gift that T. offered me, the gift of knowledge, I made some serious changes! That house that we were going to build will not be built this spring, as forecasted. We will still build a home however; it will be a bit smaller and cozier. But first, I have booked an Easter vacation for my family at Disney… we are going BACK! Thank you T. for teaching me that our time invested with our children is PRICELESS.
Take care sweet girl!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The value of a Mom
On Monday we had yet another horible winter storm here. It was snowing and blowing up to 90km/hour winds. The visibility on the roads were nil and/or nil in parts. The main road/highway was officially closed in the late morning and there was announcements on the radio for motorists to stay off the road if they were able to. Some people took the chance and headed out despite the announcements and the clear lack of visibility. One lady, in particular, headed to the clinic with her husband driving and would never return home. At the age of 32, with three children at home, how could she possibly be ready to leave/ say goodbye?
Last night my dd, Bear, came home and explained to me that her friend was going to have to move 12 hours away and live with her Grandmother now. She was saddened by the fact that she will not be seeing her friend any longer and asked if she could spend the night with us and our family tonight. Of course I obliged and we will be receiving the girl in our home this evening.
As I prepare emotionally for our visitor I am forced to think of my own life. I wonder how my children would cope in my absence? I wonder if I have told them that I love them enough to have them remember that the rest of their days? I wonder if they would cry and who would hold them like Mommy did? I wonder why I have been so blessed to be given another day to be their Mom and why Bear's friend was not so fortunate. I am heartbroken for the family and I am grateful to have my life, my children, my husband and my family. I hope that Bear's friend will cope well and find comfort in the memories that she has of her Mom... suddenly the value of a Mom becomes clear to me!
Last night my dd, Bear, came home and explained to me that her friend was going to have to move 12 hours away and live with her Grandmother now. She was saddened by the fact that she will not be seeing her friend any longer and asked if she could spend the night with us and our family tonight. Of course I obliged and we will be receiving the girl in our home this evening.
As I prepare emotionally for our visitor I am forced to think of my own life. I wonder how my children would cope in my absence? I wonder if I have told them that I love them enough to have them remember that the rest of their days? I wonder if they would cry and who would hold them like Mommy did? I wonder why I have been so blessed to be given another day to be their Mom and why Bear's friend was not so fortunate. I am heartbroken for the family and I am grateful to have my life, my children, my husband and my family. I hope that Bear's friend will cope well and find comfort in the memories that she has of her Mom... suddenly the value of a Mom becomes clear to me!
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