Thanksgiving

Well Thanksgiving was pretty uneventful for us. Hunter enjoyed playing Mario Kart on the Wii at uncle Steve's. We of course had way too much food to eat. But then when don't you! The day after Thanksgiving I went shopping at 7:00am and bought Hunter a smaller version of the big outdoor trampolines. It even has the netting around it. Then later Hunter joined auntie Amy and I shopping, while Jeff went 4 wheeling. Hunter did pretty well shopping. He even got into it at Steve & Barry's and was taking boys shirts off the rack and holding them up to him, like mom had done, to see if they fit. He would hold it up and say, "No, no fit." or "Ya fit!" depending on what he felt like saying. It was pretty cute.
I am including a picture of Hunter and dad on Thanksgiving morning.

Wed. already?!

Well, well it has been a week! For the last couple of weeks have had a lower back ache and stiffness. So finally went and got a massage on Friday, I think it was. Boy, did he ever find the spot! Was on the mend it felt like. Then Sunday morning went to put things in the car and decided to go out the back door and down the deck with my arms loaded and slippers on. Needless to say the thin layer of frost on the boards and my slippers didn't go well together. *SLIP* I went, luckly there was a chair nearby grabbed for it, but not before wrenching my back and neck apparently. So I went and got another massage today and am hopefully on the mend again.
Mean while on Monday, after the morning fiasco, I lost my wedding band somewhere in the house. I hope. I thought maybe in the garbage, so put on latex gloves and went through the whole bag full of garbage. No luck there. I feel I have looked all over, but evidently not cuz I still haven't found it! I remember having it up to a certain point that evening, but then can remember after that point for sure if I had it or not. I never heard it fall off, so that makes me think that is landed somewhere soft or didn't fall far. I don't know!
Yesterday and today I have been bakin' and bakin'. Made a couple of pies, cuz not sure the first one is good. Made some eggnog bread, and the snacks with the almond bark. Hunter has been having to entertain himself and he is getting bored with it. When I announced the pie was done, he said "Done mommy?" As if to say are you finally done so you can play. Poor boy. There was still the bread to bake.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Just some pictures from the past to enjoy!

Monday, November 24, 08

Today was my day to work. They called to inform me before I left for work that my patient was in the hospital, but was to get out today, so could I please go in and help family with discharge from the hospital. I arrived at the house where I work and they hadn't heard when he would be coming home yet, but should here soon. So I cleaned up the room and put away supplies. Then after being there for an hour they got a call saying that he wouldn't be coming home till tomorrow instead. So I got to go home. Oh bummer. Haha.
On my way home I stopped at a grocery store to get a few things to make a snack for Thanksgiving Day. I planned to make the Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle, tipped in Almond Bark. Anybody out there not know what Almond bark is? Apparently lots of people at the grocery store don't, where they sell the stuff! I asked 2 different people and they both looked at me with confused looks. Granted one of them was a older teen, boy, but then he asked a young lady who didn't know what it was either. Then the other was an older lady. I thought for sure she would know, I was wrong. She called the people in the back who stock. They seemed to know what it was, but had it on a pallet somewhere and had to dig for it and would call the check stand lady back. I waited 5 minutes for them to call back and said forget it. Needless to say I went to a different store to get some. Where they actually had it stocked! What a concept!
After I finally got home from the grocery store Hunter and I took G'ma out for lunch at Applebee's.

Did I read that sign right? TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN In an office: AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD Outside a secondhand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN? Notice in health food shop window: CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS Spotted in a safari park:(I sure hope so) ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR Seen during a conference: FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR Notice in a farmer's field: THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES. Message on a leaflet: IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)

The Wooden Bowl...

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl -

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year
- old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred,
and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly
grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon
onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess,
'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his
spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather
ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had
broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear
in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him
were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood
scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you
and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. ' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless.
Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.
Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to
the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the
family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any
longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a
'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
both hands. You need to be able to throw something back

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly
pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn

Big helper

Last night Hunter and dad put together our new dining table. Hunter had a blast helping take all the packing stuff out of the box. Then he helped tighten the bolts on the legs of the table. After the table was all set up and moved into the kitchen, the boxes served as a hockey rink. Hunter has played around for hours on the box. Between picking at the cardboard and ripping pieces off with a pliers and skating around playing hockey it has served as great entertainment. Unfortunately it takes up the whole living room floor! But hey, that is a sacrifice I am willing to make for hours of wearing out.
Today we went to grapa and grammers house. Hunter had a lot of fun helping grammers bake and then playing around with her toys. While Jeff went 4 wheeling. Enjoy the pictures!

friend

This morning I was putting away some clothes in our bedroom and Hunter was playing by himself in his room just a talkin' away. Then he came into our bedroom and Peanut happen to be laying in her bed on the floor. He went over to her with the stuffed bear in his hands and made the bear pet Peanut and then he proceeded to talk to Peanut for the bear. He asked Peanut, "Hi, Peanut. Friends? Ya, sure. I nice bear." It was so cute, had to take some pictures.

Then he went to grammers (that is what Hunter now calls grandma) house while I went to the dentist. Now he is down for a nap.

LOL

Sorry, I can't respond to any emails today. Something has crashed on my computer.

........and the mouse is missing.

Outdoors

Today Hunter got to spend a little time outside playing in the leaves. I felt bad for him so let him get a little muddy and have fun. This morning we went to 4 different furniture stores looking at dinning tables. In and out, in and out of the truck and not much to do in a furniture store for a little boy. He did good though and one store had popcorn for browsers. Which popcorn is one of Hunter's new favorite foods. Then I took him out to eat for lunch. After we were done with lunch we went to one more furniture store and bought a table that I had looked at yesterday. So we now have a bigger dining table so we can fit Jeff's whole family! It's not set up yet, but we have it.

I am including a couple of picture with this of the rose plant my husband lovingly bought me about a week ago.

Husband Tag

What is his name? Jeff (or Jeffrey)

How long did you date? A year and then were engaged, then almost another whole year till we were married. I think I am remembering that right. It was all long distance, starting with old fashion letters then emails and phone calls on Sundays.

How long have you been married? 9 years, and 3 months

Who eats more sweets? He does.

Who said I love you first? Not sure why it is underlining this answer. I am pretty sure it was him who said it first.

Who is taller? He is by a couple of inches.

Who is a better singer? Hands down I am.

Who is smarter? He is, in most things.

Who does the laundry? I do most of the time. Every once in awhile he will throw a load in, or finish it up.

Who pays the bills? We both do.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Depends on how you are looking at the bed, doesn't it? He does, I guess, if you are laying on it he is to my right.

Who mows the lawn? Mostly I do.

Who cooks dinner? I do the majority of the time, but he will once in awhile.

Who drives? It depends. Usually him.

Who is more stubborn? I better say me, but he can be too.

Who kissed who first? I am pretty sure it was Jeff, although I do remember that I was the one who made the first move and hugged him.

Who asked who out? Well technically I did, but if Jeff would read my blog he would defend himself and say it was him who asked me out. There is a little discrepancy on what the first date was.

Who is more sensitive? That's a good question. I would have to say we both are pretty sensitive, at times.

Who wears the pants? Doesn't the woman always?! The men just think they do.

Monday, November 17, 08

Today Hunter got to hang out with dad while I worked. For supper he ate 1 whole piece of pizza! I am posting a picture of Hunter's new night light with this post.

Sunday, November 16, 08

Today was church and then lunch at Todd and Amy's house. Here is a picture of our "dude" today!

Saturday, November 15, 08

Didn't get on here yesterday. Yesterday Hunter and I went to the gym and then to the eye clinic to pick up my contacts. Then in the evening we went over to Todd and Amy's, since that is what Hunter wanted to do. Todd put his roller blades on Hunter and pushed him around a little bit at their house and then Hunter read books with Auntie Amy. We left their house late and quickly got ready for bed when we got home. But Hunter had another rough night so didn't get to sleep until shortly after midnight. Therefor we slept in till 9 this morning. Had a little breakfast and then had our last swimming lesson. G'ma Lois and Auntie Amy came to watch and Amy took pictures. Hunter went down the water slide twice by himself and had a blast. He wanted to go more, but wasn't time. Then we went shopping for a little while with Auntie Amy, Hunter wanted to. Had a bit of a fit when we had to leave Amy though. Other than that not much else. Hunter is napping, had a little fit before he went to sleep at nap time too. Jeff went four wheeling this afternoon. Sorry I don't have any swimming pictures. Amy took them on her camera so will have to get them from her and then post them.

Thursday, November 13, 08

Well we had a rough bedtime last night, but finally went to sleep some time after 11. This morning we slept in a little, since we went to bed so late. Then we went to story time at the library. After story time we went shopping at the mall. Hunter got a new suit, 2 shirts and some shoes. Then Hunter wanted to go to "HOP" for lunch. That is what he calls IHOP. So we went there and he ate the best he has there. Since he ate so well mom bought him a cookie, a BIG cookie. He was pretty happy about that. Now he is napping and then this evening we have church.

Wednesday, November 12, 08

Not much new around here today. I had a doctors appt. and then Hunter and I met dad after his meeting at work for lunch. I am including 2 pictures of Hunter's favorite past time.

Tuesday, November 11, 08

Today we slept in and then went to the gym. Jeff swam with Steve and I worked out on the equipment while Hunter went to daycare. Then we went out to eat at our new favorite spot, Noodle Express. After that we went to Walmart to get a few groceries. Back home to put away groceries and Hunter down for a nap. I went to a physical therapy appt. and then went to put my checks in the bank, forgot that they are closed. Now am home and Jeff is in the room with Hunter, cuz he woke up crying. He's been in there awhile too. Not sure what he is doing. Anyways, that's about what our day consist of.

Monday, November 10, 08

Today I worked, so not much new to tell. Hunter and daddy had a day together. Tonight we had supper at Tim and Lois's.

Sunday, November 9, 08

Today we went to Steve and Lisa's for lunch. They have three boys. One is Miles and he is 8 years old, I believe. Hunter likes him and can say his name. So Hunter had fun at their house this afternoon. Then we had Tim, Lois, Milton, Todd and Amy over for supper. Hunter enjoyed that!

With this posting I am adding a couple of pictures from last night, Hunter babysitting Coco and Trixie.

Saturday, November 8, 08

Today Hunter and I slept in a little. We went to Todd and Amy's yesterday evening and got home late. Hunter did not want to leave Todd and Amy's so had a bit of a fuss. After we got up and had a little breakfast we went to the gym. I worked out while Hunter went to daycare. Then we had swimming lessons. Todd and Amy came to watch swimming lessons. After swimming lessons Todd, Amy, Hunter and I went out for lunch. We went to Winger's, Hunter ate mostly popcorn, one of his favorites. Now he is taking a nap and I just finished making some mint chocolate bars to bring to Steve and Lisa Pointer's tomorrow for lunch. We actually got 2 invites for lunch tomorrow!

Later this evening Jeff is going to the Chief's hockey game with his dad, mom, Todd and Amy. So Hunter and I are going to babysit Coco and Trixie.

Friday, November 7, 08

Today Hunter and I slept in and then had to go to my work for something. So while we were downtown we went up to the south hill and went to Rockwood Bakery to have a treat. I had my favorite from there, the almond crescent. Hunter had a chocolate mint chip cookie. Of course. My little chocolate funatic! Then we came home and did some crafts. I cut out hearts for him, big and little ones, per his request. Then I showed him how to make a snowflake, he calls them "flake".

He is now napping and I just got done exercising. Later this evening we may go to Todd and Amy's house, Hunter wants to. Will have to see what they are doing though.

Thursday, November 6, 08

Today Hunter and I walked to the library for Storytime, then back home. After we got back home we went out to eat. Hunter picked Conley's. When the waitress came to check on us when we were done eating I asked her for a box. Hunter told me, "No, fine, no box." When the waitress came back with the box he told her,"No, fine." But then proceeded to put his things in the box. He is such a little man!