Oh the weekend is almost here. I'm looking forward to a relaxing time away at Scott's cottage. I'm really looking forward to naps and boat rides! I have been so tired lately and I'm in need of some sort of thrill and since tubing is out, Scott better give me a good boat ride! This week has gone by really well that. Work is picking up for me as our department has a huge project that we just started into and I'll be busy working on that until I leave. I saw Lesya last Friday. That was great. She flies back to BC tomorrow. But it was great seeing her. We took a nice long stroll down her side road and then like two little girls we walked along a little creek in our shoes and stood in it laughing and talking. It was so nice. Then I was welcomed for dinner with the whole family. That was hilarious! Mr. Moore told me that I could possibly at present have both male and female parts. I love how things fascinate them!
Dave and I fostered another kitten over night, that's 2 in the past 2 weeks. Two of my friends wanted kittens for their families, so two little girls got adopted from the farm. What a better life for them! It was fun to have a kitten for a night or two. It really ticked off Hockley and Sunshine though! hehehe
Church league baseball is over for the season now. So our Thursday nights are free for a short while. Not for long I assume! With fall comes Small group and Adventure Club and for Dave more meetings and probably volleyball.
Next weekend is the O'ville fall fair. I probably will be there for it atleast one of the days. Norma is going to be in O'ville all weekend, so we're making plans to see eachother. Then if it all works out, I'll get to see the demolition derby and eat a funnel cake. Mmmmm funnel cakes! They better have them, if not I'm going to East Side Mario's 'cause I really want one!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
wow Where did Summer go?
I'm having a difficult time with this date. Where has summer gone?
This is the baby quilt that we're going with. I love it, isn't it cute? Barnyard animals! Totally suitable I thought! Now the challenge is what colour to paint. I'm sure we'll coming up with some ideas.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Bright Red and Shiney
Yes, our new family vehicle arrived home yesterday. Dave traded in his truck and upgraded to a Dodge Ram Megacab. It's a lovely red colour which I adore, but it's a monster truck! It's huge. I love it. When Baby arrives, I'll need a step ladder to get up there with it! hahaha. We spent months discussing which vehicle to upgrade, and because my car is already baby compatible, we figured the truck was what needed to go. Also my car will have a longer life I think rather than what his truck would have had. I'll be the driver because of the whole save on gas issue, but this won't happen until Dave is comfortable driving standard into work.
This week at work has been difficult. Not because of the amount of work there is, but after spending a relaxing week of naps and early nights, my body got used to that amount of rest and is now protesting against not getting it. My eyes are so heavy at present. But I carry on.
Other exciting news this week is Christa and Steve finally made it public knowledge that they too are expecting. We've known for some time now, but were asked to keep it on the down low until she had her first doctor appointment. She's due March 3. It's so neat because our children will only be 3 months apart. It is always exciting talking baby talk. Even the guys get into it sometimes too.
If I get on the ball, I'll try and post some pictures of the new beast and then some! I feel like I have accomplished nothing lately and there's sooo much on my plate that needs to be organized! What will I ever do?
This week at work has been difficult. Not because of the amount of work there is, but after spending a relaxing week of naps and early nights, my body got used to that amount of rest and is now protesting against not getting it. My eyes are so heavy at present. But I carry on.
Other exciting news this week is Christa and Steve finally made it public knowledge that they too are expecting. We've known for some time now, but were asked to keep it on the down low until she had her first doctor appointment. She's due March 3. It's so neat because our children will only be 3 months apart. It is always exciting talking baby talk. Even the guys get into it sometimes too.
If I get on the ball, I'll try and post some pictures of the new beast and then some! I feel like I have accomplished nothing lately and there's sooo much on my plate that needs to be organized! What will I ever do?
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Week of Peace and Reflection and Food!
We arrived home last night after a full day of driving. I had a great week. It started last Thursday night when we departed Elmira around 11pm. Steve and Christa were driving Dave and I with their truck and utility trailer. Kris and Shannon had rented a mini van and Sharlene and Jason had rented a SUV. Dave and I lasted as far as Barrie when I bailed on their ride and joined Kris and Shannon. We had a very safe drive up and arrived in Agawa Bay roughly around 10:30am. Between the 9 of us we had 2 camp sites. Steve and Christa was on ours. Friday we napped and had a good supper.
Now with camping comes lots of food. Christa and I were terrible as we totally stoocked up on all the junk you could possibly imagine. Chocolate bars, candy, chips, cookies. It was great! I'm totally afraid to step on the scale to see the damage of this past week, as yes the wieght has begun to be put on. As much as 18lbs so far. I am 23 wks along now, in a few more days I'll be 6mths.
Anyway, we had great weather. On Sunday I think I over did myself with a hike and then a long swim, as Monday I was pretty sick. I lost both breakfast and lunch and that is still with taking my medicine! I rested a great deal that day. Then of course after feeling heaps better a sinus cold settled in for the rest of my time there. But despite that all, I enjoyed every second there.
I can't describe how beautiful it is there. The water alone blows me away. I can swim out as far as my arms would take me and still see the bottom, yet it was so very deep. The sunsets are always pretty too.
Spending the week with these friends was awesome too. You do so much bonding and laughing, it's hard to leave. Dave, Shannon and Sharlene are all cousins, but it was like camping with your family it was so fun. Their Aunt and Uncle Lorraine and Maynard was also there this week, in their luxery trailer at the other end of the park, we had lots of fun. Dave was able to do some hiking with Maynard, as I the pregnant one was incapable of keeping up with him. The first hike I did that Sunday was a very short one, along the rocks of the water to see indian pictographs and the steps back up to the parking lot killed me. I was so sad with myself wondering how on earth I let myself get this way. But I was reassured when I was told being pregnant can tire you out more than normal.
The week had some great laughs and memorable times. I think my favourite times was just being with everyone at the camp fires or at the water. I also enjoyed the trip home. I was totally dreading the drive home. But we had a great time. The four of us talked a lot, which made the time go faster. We stopped in Sudbury for awhile and found an East Side Mario's for lunch.
Oh and the cool thing too, was just before heading into Parry Sound, a big black bear ran across the road in front of us. It was so awesome! Dave also had an accident with a pop and candy that made me cry I was laughing so hard.
I'm sad the week is over. Today we will spend it cleaning up our stuff. Then we are going out to test drive some trucks, woohoo! I love doing that. We'll also buy something more for Baby, if not the bedding for the room, perhaps the stroller/car seat.
Now with camping comes lots of food. Christa and I were terrible as we totally stoocked up on all the junk you could possibly imagine. Chocolate bars, candy, chips, cookies. It was great! I'm totally afraid to step on the scale to see the damage of this past week, as yes the wieght has begun to be put on. As much as 18lbs so far. I am 23 wks along now, in a few more days I'll be 6mths.
Anyway, we had great weather. On Sunday I think I over did myself with a hike and then a long swim, as Monday I was pretty sick. I lost both breakfast and lunch and that is still with taking my medicine! I rested a great deal that day. Then of course after feeling heaps better a sinus cold settled in for the rest of my time there. But despite that all, I enjoyed every second there.
I can't describe how beautiful it is there. The water alone blows me away. I can swim out as far as my arms would take me and still see the bottom, yet it was so very deep. The sunsets are always pretty too.
Spending the week with these friends was awesome too. You do so much bonding and laughing, it's hard to leave. Dave, Shannon and Sharlene are all cousins, but it was like camping with your family it was so fun. Their Aunt and Uncle Lorraine and Maynard was also there this week, in their luxery trailer at the other end of the park, we had lots of fun. Dave was able to do some hiking with Maynard, as I the pregnant one was incapable of keeping up with him. The first hike I did that Sunday was a very short one, along the rocks of the water to see indian pictographs and the steps back up to the parking lot killed me. I was so sad with myself wondering how on earth I let myself get this way. But I was reassured when I was told being pregnant can tire you out more than normal.
The week had some great laughs and memorable times. I think my favourite times was just being with everyone at the camp fires or at the water. I also enjoyed the trip home. I was totally dreading the drive home. But we had a great time. The four of us talked a lot, which made the time go faster. We stopped in Sudbury for awhile and found an East Side Mario's for lunch.
Oh and the cool thing too, was just before heading into Parry Sound, a big black bear ran across the road in front of us. It was so awesome! Dave also had an accident with a pop and candy that made me cry I was laughing so hard.
I'm sad the week is over. Today we will spend it cleaning up our stuff. Then we are going out to test drive some trucks, woohoo! I love doing that. We'll also buy something more for Baby, if not the bedding for the room, perhaps the stroller/car seat.
Friday, July 28, 2006
This week
Well this week has gone fast. Every Monday of my full week at work, I tell mysel that it's going to be the longest week ever. Yet I'm here and it's Friday already. That means I only have 4 days of work left until my week away. Out of those 4 days, Monday I have to leave the office for my first OBGYN visit, and Thursday is our Employee Appreciation Day where we only have to work the morning, then we get the afternoon off to hang out at a golf course.
Anyway, to start the week off, our stupid Fire Alarm starting beeping at us, we figured we just needed to replace the battery, but at 1:30 in the morning, to discover we need a 9volt battery sucks! Who made that?! So I bought some batteries the next day and tried to replace it, and it didn't work, it just kept beeping. So Dave turned the breaker off for the darn thing. His parents were over on the Monday night too to put up our new microwave. It's an "above the stove" one. It looks cool. Now we have more counter space.
The next thing exciting that happened was early Thursday morning at around 3:30am. I was startled by the noise so I got up, and here is my Dave laying there killing himself laughing. Laughing like I've never heard him before. It was a combination of giggles and outloud laughing following by deep breaths. I watched for a short while before I rubbed his arm and asked "Dave are you sleeping?" He kind of slowly came too and I asked "What's so funny?" and with his eyes still closed and laughing he blurts out "he crapped his pants, ah hahahaha". So now I'm laughing a bit and asked "what? who did?" and Dave in his laughter says "Mike, we were in the get away car and he filled his pants he was so scared" After he said that he really came too and stopped the laughing. It was the funniest thing ever! In the morning I asked him if he remembered what happened, and he remembered his dream, but he doesn't remember the whole laughing out loud stuff. He doesn't believe me when I tell him what I heard!
I haven't heard from my doctor about my last ultrasound. I called on Wednesday and the report wasn't in my file yet. So the receptionist told me to try today and see if it's there. Plus my doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks, so if the report isn't there today, they told me they would get another doctor to take a look for me. But I still feel baby moving, so that's good.
Anyway, to start the week off, our stupid Fire Alarm starting beeping at us, we figured we just needed to replace the battery, but at 1:30 in the morning, to discover we need a 9volt battery sucks! Who made that?! So I bought some batteries the next day and tried to replace it, and it didn't work, it just kept beeping. So Dave turned the breaker off for the darn thing. His parents were over on the Monday night too to put up our new microwave. It's an "above the stove" one. It looks cool. Now we have more counter space.
The next thing exciting that happened was early Thursday morning at around 3:30am. I was startled by the noise so I got up, and here is my Dave laying there killing himself laughing. Laughing like I've never heard him before. It was a combination of giggles and outloud laughing following by deep breaths. I watched for a short while before I rubbed his arm and asked "Dave are you sleeping?" He kind of slowly came too and I asked "What's so funny?" and with his eyes still closed and laughing he blurts out "he crapped his pants, ah hahahaha". So now I'm laughing a bit and asked "what? who did?" and Dave in his laughter says "Mike, we were in the get away car and he filled his pants he was so scared" After he said that he really came too and stopped the laughing. It was the funniest thing ever! In the morning I asked him if he remembered what happened, and he remembered his dream, but he doesn't remember the whole laughing out loud stuff. He doesn't believe me when I tell him what I heard!
I haven't heard from my doctor about my last ultrasound. I called on Wednesday and the report wasn't in my file yet. So the receptionist told me to try today and see if it's there. Plus my doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks, so if the report isn't there today, they told me they would get another doctor to take a look for me. But I still feel baby moving, so that's good.
Friday, July 21, 2006
anxiousness
I'm anxious this evening. My ultrasound didn't go too well. Baby was sleeping at first, crawled up in a ball. The techinician had a difficult time trying to get the necessary shots the doctor wanted. It was a different lady. And at first she only took me in, and I couldn't see a thing, where as last time Dave came in right with me and was able to watch everything. I think I was in there with her alone for a good 35 mins. She had me get up and go to the bathroom, then lay on my side. She just couldn't get good enough shots. When Dave did come in, he was only in for a few minutes when she said that this time wasn't gonna work and that the doctor will probably call us and have us come again for another. I'm worried.
I know I shouldn't be, and Sally reassured me that things are just fine. Sometimes it's difficult for technicians to get good ultrasounds. So I'm trying to focus on the positive.
Now I'm playing nurse for my husband who is currently suffering with a migraine. He's barfing, and it's not good for me to smell it. YUCK! I may hurl. I think I'm going to find myself a popsicle and watch a bit of tv.
I know I shouldn't be, and Sally reassured me that things are just fine. Sometimes it's difficult for technicians to get good ultrasounds. So I'm trying to focus on the positive.
Now I'm playing nurse for my husband who is currently suffering with a migraine. He's barfing, and it's not good for me to smell it. YUCK! I may hurl. I think I'm going to find myself a popsicle and watch a bit of tv.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Not myself tonight
I am soooo tired. I didn't sleep very well last night. I made it through today. It went by fast which was amazing. Cheryl, my co-worker, caught me off gaurd with something so funny that I had to get to the bathroom real fast! So that was good.
Then I get home and people are calling about baseball, wondering if it's cancelled, and then finding out it is cancelled, and then calling more people. I fell asleep on the couch for 1/2 an hour. Then Dave was in and out of the house, and I just don't feel like my normal self. Probably because I'm over tired. So to avoid making him bored, I willing let him go and play with Kris tonight. It's funny how he asks me those silly questions.
Tomorrow is my half day and I'm going for another ultrasound. I hope everything is alright. This place last time screwed up my schedule time, then I called today to confirm my appointment for tomorrow and they again screwed telling me that I missed it because it was today! Luckily for them they had a cancellation for tomorrow afternoon! Now I'm just worried that they won't have the requisition that the doctor faxed them! We'll see how it goes!
Can you believe there is only one more full week of July left? Amazing.....
Then I get home and people are calling about baseball, wondering if it's cancelled, and then finding out it is cancelled, and then calling more people. I fell asleep on the couch for 1/2 an hour. Then Dave was in and out of the house, and I just don't feel like my normal self. Probably because I'm over tired. So to avoid making him bored, I willing let him go and play with Kris tonight. It's funny how he asks me those silly questions.
Tomorrow is my half day and I'm going for another ultrasound. I hope everything is alright. This place last time screwed up my schedule time, then I called today to confirm my appointment for tomorrow and they again screwed telling me that I missed it because it was today! Luckily for them they had a cancellation for tomorrow afternoon! Now I'm just worried that they won't have the requisition that the doctor faxed them! We'll see how it goes!
Can you believe there is only one more full week of July left? Amazing.....
Monday, July 17, 2006
The rains came a tumbling down
It is storming out there right now. It's kind of neat to just sit and watch the lightening and rain down pour.
I was church camping this past weekend in Durham. It was lots of fun. We invited Benji to join us, which he did, and we shared his monster size tent. Kris & Shannon, Sharlene & Jason and Steve & Christa were our neighbours. We shared meals where we each took one meal to prepare. It was very hot, so we spent alot of time in the water. Kris brought some water balloons and it was so funny to watch as he tossed a few at our Pastor. Then the next thing I see is Pastor George walking across the field toward us with this huge mega super soaker. It was the biggest I've ever seen! Behind him came his wife Sue, with 2 smaller guns, one for each hand! It was so funny. The guys had a blast while their wives sat and watched.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 28 years old! Wow eh! Dave is taking me out to the movies and then on Wednesday my parents are coming for a visit.
I hear the pillow calling my name! It wants me to come and rest my head on it.....
I was church camping this past weekend in Durham. It was lots of fun. We invited Benji to join us, which he did, and we shared his monster size tent. Kris & Shannon, Sharlene & Jason and Steve & Christa were our neighbours. We shared meals where we each took one meal to prepare. It was very hot, so we spent alot of time in the water. Kris brought some water balloons and it was so funny to watch as he tossed a few at our Pastor. Then the next thing I see is Pastor George walking across the field toward us with this huge mega super soaker. It was the biggest I've ever seen! Behind him came his wife Sue, with 2 smaller guns, one for each hand! It was so funny. The guys had a blast while their wives sat and watched.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 28 years old! Wow eh! Dave is taking me out to the movies and then on Wednesday my parents are coming for a visit.
I hear the pillow calling my name! It wants me to come and rest my head on it.....
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Feeling Tired & Grey Hair
I am having terrible times sleeping these days. I'm so restless. And if I do get a great sleep I usually wake up in some bad dream. I realize that I'm getting good practise for when the baby arrives, but did it have to happen this soon?
I'm also starting to see the odd grey hair on my head. I can pull them out ususally, but is this a sign?
Tonight I watched my Dave play baseball. It was a good game, they won. He is now currently at church for a building meeting. There's nothing on tv, I'm kind of bored. I haven't been bored in a long time. I kind of like it.
I think I may hit my pillow soon. But apart of me is debating to stay up and see if I can make myself so tired that I'll get a full night's sleep.
I talked to my niece tonight on the phone. She was so cute and really talked up a storm. I couldn't make out all the things she was telling me, but apparently she one day wants me to come watch her swimming lessons, she's moving up to a gator soon. She's so easily excited about things, and I love that about kids!
I think Hockley wants some attention. I'll see if I can get some cuddles from her tonight.
I'm also starting to see the odd grey hair on my head. I can pull them out ususally, but is this a sign?
Tonight I watched my Dave play baseball. It was a good game, they won. He is now currently at church for a building meeting. There's nothing on tv, I'm kind of bored. I haven't been bored in a long time. I kind of like it.
I think I may hit my pillow soon. But apart of me is debating to stay up and see if I can make myself so tired that I'll get a full night's sleep.
I talked to my niece tonight on the phone. She was so cute and really talked up a storm. I couldn't make out all the things she was telling me, but apparently she one day wants me to come watch her swimming lessons, she's moving up to a gator soon. She's so easily excited about things, and I love that about kids!
I think Hockley wants some attention. I'll see if I can get some cuddles from her tonight.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Very Exciting!
Friday was my half day. Dave took the afternoon off as well to join me for my Doctor's appointment and ultrasound in Orangeville. It was neat. At the doctor's appointment she did the heartbeat again, and told me as far as she's concerned, everything seems healthy and normal. I may not see her from now on out as my next appointment is in Kitchener with the OBGYN.
While this was happening I had to go pee sooooo bad. So with the Doctor pushing on me to get the heartbeat was hard enough. Then I had to go from there to the ultrasound place. There too was so hard on my poor bladder. I couldn't wait comfortably and then the technician did a whole series of shots, while pushing again, before letting me go and releave myself!
It was so amazing to see the baby in me. To see the heart pumping and working, and to see little feet moving. It was hard to make certain things out, even still, looking at the pictures we were given it's hard to tell. I think it looks like a little alien.
The technician was surprised at my measurements because I'm only 18wks along, but with the baby's measurments she works it out to be 19 & 1/2 weeks along, a whole matter of 10 days. So her report says my due date is November 27. But who knows?!?! Deb told me to just keep my normal count, which I shall do, and just take comfort in knowing that I have a big healthy baby in me! Those were the technician's words, "either you mis-calculated your due date, or you're having a big one!" Lets hope by the end it won't be too big! hahaha.
I was surprised when she told me about how big it was, as I'm still not showing really. Sally tells me that I just have really good stomach muscles, with all the previous swimming I did and biking. I feel bloated half the time and just wish I could look pregnant, but I'm coping, and glad in a way that I haven't had to spend money yet on maternity clothes.
While this was happening I had to go pee sooooo bad. So with the Doctor pushing on me to get the heartbeat was hard enough. Then I had to go from there to the ultrasound place. There too was so hard on my poor bladder. I couldn't wait comfortably and then the technician did a whole series of shots, while pushing again, before letting me go and releave myself!
It was so amazing to see the baby in me. To see the heart pumping and working, and to see little feet moving. It was hard to make certain things out, even still, looking at the pictures we were given it's hard to tell. I think it looks like a little alien.
The technician was surprised at my measurements because I'm only 18wks along, but with the baby's measurments she works it out to be 19 & 1/2 weeks along, a whole matter of 10 days. So her report says my due date is November 27. But who knows?!?! Deb told me to just keep my normal count, which I shall do, and just take comfort in knowing that I have a big healthy baby in me! Those were the technician's words, "either you mis-calculated your due date, or you're having a big one!" Lets hope by the end it won't be too big! hahaha.
I was surprised when she told me about how big it was, as I'm still not showing really. Sally tells me that I just have really good stomach muscles, with all the previous swimming I did and biking. I feel bloated half the time and just wish I could look pregnant, but I'm coping, and glad in a way that I haven't had to spend money yet on maternity clothes.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Yawn
Oh dear. I'm so tired. I slept most of Monday away, and I am now paying for it because I had a hard time sleeping last night. Yikes, now I have to leave for work in a couple of minutes, and I am sooo tired I don't know how I will make it through the day. I'm praying that it will be a fast day.
We had a good weekend. Sunday was the best day, we went to the farm. We swam in the pond, and went for a long 4-wheeler ride. There are 6 kittens in the barn too which was entertaining.
Back to the grind today. Yuck! I hope I can do it......
We had a good weekend. Sunday was the best day, we went to the farm. We swam in the pond, and went for a long 4-wheeler ride. There are 6 kittens in the barn too which was entertaining.
Back to the grind today. Yuck! I hope I can do it......
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Always going
I can't believe how fast time goes by. This past weekend was wonderful. First of all the weather couldn't have been better. On Friday I went to Orangeville in the afternoon and visited with Deb. Then I met with my family and had supper out with them at Harvey's. I haven't been to Harvey's in quite some time, I really enjoyed it. Then I went to BookLore to tell Tracey my news. That was funny, because she asked me what was new. I told her I was going to have a baby. Her reaction was so funny. She asked me if I was pregnant now?? hahaha I laughed and told her "no, but maybe I'll be tomorrow!" She was in shock.
Saturday was a busy day of running to Orangeville for Brooke's birthday party, then back to Elmira for Mason's birthday party. They both were a success and they both were adorable. Brooke was especially adorable in her cute danty dress!
Sunday was fun too. Dave and I both went to church for our final Sunday School. I was with the children downstairs while he was upstairs learning how to live a spartan life (financial wise). Then Steve and Christa skipped normal church with us and we headed to the beach for the day. We first went and bought some meat and buns to have a picnic lunch there. It was a bit cool there. None of us went swimming, but Christa and I ended up with pretty heated burns on our legs. Although mine are better today. Tomorrow they will probably be really itchy.
Last night I went to the church for a women's ministry night. Our church never really had a women's ministry so they started one and last night was the kick off. It was so much fun. We were all asked to bring a salad of some kind and a hat with a story behind it. There was like 50 women that showed up ranging from teenagers to 80yrs of age. I was asked to read the scripture of the night which was cool and I sat with some ladies who I didn't know so well so it was definately a fun night. Especially seeing some of the older ladies who I could adopt as Grandma's in their special hats, and hearing the stories about their hats. It was so neat.
My hubby is sick with the flu, he's been off for the past two days, so I'm taking good care of him. hehehe
Saturday was a busy day of running to Orangeville for Brooke's birthday party, then back to Elmira for Mason's birthday party. They both were a success and they both were adorable. Brooke was especially adorable in her cute danty dress!
Sunday was fun too. Dave and I both went to church for our final Sunday School. I was with the children downstairs while he was upstairs learning how to live a spartan life (financial wise). Then Steve and Christa skipped normal church with us and we headed to the beach for the day. We first went and bought some meat and buns to have a picnic lunch there. It was a bit cool there. None of us went swimming, but Christa and I ended up with pretty heated burns on our legs. Although mine are better today. Tomorrow they will probably be really itchy.
Last night I went to the church for a women's ministry night. Our church never really had a women's ministry so they started one and last night was the kick off. It was so much fun. We were all asked to bring a salad of some kind and a hat with a story behind it. There was like 50 women that showed up ranging from teenagers to 80yrs of age. I was asked to read the scripture of the night which was cool and I sat with some ladies who I didn't know so well so it was definately a fun night. Especially seeing some of the older ladies who I could adopt as Grandma's in their special hats, and hearing the stories about their hats. It was so neat.
My hubby is sick with the flu, he's been off for the past two days, so I'm taking good care of him. hehehe
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
I love this band
Ok it's not a secret how much I love U2. I'm listening to them right now, and their song Miracle Drug. I pulled out the words to see if I could make a meaning out of the lyrics, and I'm still amazed at how spiritual they still are. I pray that in the end with all their searching, that they find God. I'm in love with this song, it's on repeat! hahaha.
So I've had a bit of a rollercoaster weekend. Saturday I cleaned the house thoroughly. Actually I got up first thing and ran to Waterloo to Zehrs, then cleaned the house. Then after that, Dave and I went to Kitchener to Toys R Us. We needed to get a couple of gifts for Brooke and Mason who are turning 1 next week. While there we bought a bassinet :) It made me happy to finally get something for Baby. I even put it together when I got home. It's cute with lambs on it. Then we went out for the evening to a buck and doe for Jason and Amanda who go to our church, and we're going to their wedding this July. It was fun, I love these types of events.
Whoa I forgot that on Friday night Steve, Christa, Dave and I went to the movies to see The Break Up. I didn't like it so much. While there Cindy and Lesa were there too, so it was a group event. I bought I big Diet Coke thinking that Dave would share. Well he wasn't drinking any. I was drinking lots. I had to go pee so bad near the end of the movie. But I was stubborn and didn't want to leave the movie to go. So I sat uncomfortable for a bit, until I felt something. It was an odd fluttering feeling just below my belly button. I've never felt anything like that before. It was a cool feeling. I was thinking that it could have been Baby. Then I talked to my Mom about it and she too believes it was Baby. Because my bladder was extra sensitive to any movement, I think Baby was making those flutters! I haven't felt anything since, but still it's neat to think that is what it was.
Sunday my family came over for the day. Steve wanted to watch Australia vs. Brazil on the big screen, and because it was Father's Day, we did a special lunch. It was nice having them all over. Then after Steve and Sally left, my parents, Denise and Benji and I went out walking around the area. We looked in 3 model homes which were pretty nice. But after they all left I got really sick. I had a really bad headache. And Dave was a sweetheart and got me McDonald's for supper. The first time during this pregnancy, Mcdonald's did not stay with me. I ate it, then slept a bit, got up, told Dave I didn't feel good. And out came everything! It proceeded with continuous vomiting that night. I didn't get any sleep. So I stayed home from work on Monday and slept all day. I've never slept that much during a day I don't think!
Today is Wednesday. Val and I escaped the office and ran across the field to Tim Hortons. I got an iced-cap which made me very giggly. Before this had happened, at lunch we saw a ground hog and Cindy said she was going to beat the sh#$ out of it and show people how she can kill rodents. Well after my iced-cap, I recalled this comment and got the visuals happening, and I couldn't control my laughter. I pictured her rolling around the lawn with a "baby"(none the less) ground hog, wrestling it! Ahhhh to work in an office. This is a typical day there. I can't explain the experiences of one, and if you've seen Office Space, which I can relate too, you may not understand it either!
Tomorrow I will be 16wks (4 months) pregnant. I'm still wearing my normal clothes. And some of them are still loose on me. Dave said he's stepped on the scale and he's gained 11 lbs. Poor guy, he's putting the pounds on for me, as I think I'm still struggling. Well no, I've had a good couple of weeks overall, so I think I must be up. I'm not looking forward to the "in-between" stage where maternity clothes don't fit well and my clothes just don't fit at all. I hope that I will wake up one morning and just have a big belly! hahahaha, that way I won't have to go through that in-between stage! What a dream.
So I've had a bit of a rollercoaster weekend. Saturday I cleaned the house thoroughly. Actually I got up first thing and ran to Waterloo to Zehrs, then cleaned the house. Then after that, Dave and I went to Kitchener to Toys R Us. We needed to get a couple of gifts for Brooke and Mason who are turning 1 next week. While there we bought a bassinet :) It made me happy to finally get something for Baby. I even put it together when I got home. It's cute with lambs on it. Then we went out for the evening to a buck and doe for Jason and Amanda who go to our church, and we're going to their wedding this July. It was fun, I love these types of events.
Whoa I forgot that on Friday night Steve, Christa, Dave and I went to the movies to see The Break Up. I didn't like it so much. While there Cindy and Lesa were there too, so it was a group event. I bought I big Diet Coke thinking that Dave would share. Well he wasn't drinking any. I was drinking lots. I had to go pee so bad near the end of the movie. But I was stubborn and didn't want to leave the movie to go. So I sat uncomfortable for a bit, until I felt something. It was an odd fluttering feeling just below my belly button. I've never felt anything like that before. It was a cool feeling. I was thinking that it could have been Baby. Then I talked to my Mom about it and she too believes it was Baby. Because my bladder was extra sensitive to any movement, I think Baby was making those flutters! I haven't felt anything since, but still it's neat to think that is what it was.
Sunday my family came over for the day. Steve wanted to watch Australia vs. Brazil on the big screen, and because it was Father's Day, we did a special lunch. It was nice having them all over. Then after Steve and Sally left, my parents, Denise and Benji and I went out walking around the area. We looked in 3 model homes which were pretty nice. But after they all left I got really sick. I had a really bad headache. And Dave was a sweetheart and got me McDonald's for supper. The first time during this pregnancy, Mcdonald's did not stay with me. I ate it, then slept a bit, got up, told Dave I didn't feel good. And out came everything! It proceeded with continuous vomiting that night. I didn't get any sleep. So I stayed home from work on Monday and slept all day. I've never slept that much during a day I don't think!
Today is Wednesday. Val and I escaped the office and ran across the field to Tim Hortons. I got an iced-cap which made me very giggly. Before this had happened, at lunch we saw a ground hog and Cindy said she was going to beat the sh#$ out of it and show people how she can kill rodents. Well after my iced-cap, I recalled this comment and got the visuals happening, and I couldn't control my laughter. I pictured her rolling around the lawn with a "baby"(none the less) ground hog, wrestling it! Ahhhh to work in an office. This is a typical day there. I can't explain the experiences of one, and if you've seen Office Space, which I can relate too, you may not understand it either!
Tomorrow I will be 16wks (4 months) pregnant. I'm still wearing my normal clothes. And some of them are still loose on me. Dave said he's stepped on the scale and he's gained 11 lbs. Poor guy, he's putting the pounds on for me, as I think I'm still struggling. Well no, I've had a good couple of weeks overall, so I think I must be up. I'm not looking forward to the "in-between" stage where maternity clothes don't fit well and my clothes just don't fit at all. I hope that I will wake up one morning and just have a big belly! hahahaha, that way I won't have to go through that in-between stage! What a dream.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
It's been a tough week around here. Sunday we got a call from Christa telling us that Sam (Steve's cousin and good friend) was killed in a motorcycle accident. I only knew Sam briefly, first meeting him at Steve and Christa's wedding rehersal as he was in the party with Dave. He was a very funny guy! I would then see him occasionally afterwards at their place. He was only 27 years old. Steve is having a difficult time dealing with it. I have been trying to encourage Dave to call him, ask him if he wants to throw a ball around and so on, but Dave says No! Ahhhh. Guys are wierd! Tonight we went to the visitation, and I had a hard time keeping it together. There's something when you see a guy cry. Now Steve wasn't crying, but he openingly talked about how he was feeling, and he reached out and got a hug from Dave, and that touched me.
I've been thinking this week about how shocking this all is, and even I can't believe that I'll never see Sam again. There's a lot of younger guys who looked up to Sam that are struggling with this same fact, and I just pray that in all of this, may all these young people who were so impressionable, turn to God rather than get angry with him. Sam was a christian and I believe he's with God now, and that even though it's hard to believe, it was God's timing that Sam be with him now. It's impossible for us to understand why God does things, but because of our faith, we know that he is in control and we need to trust him. All that being said, it's only human to get frustrated with God. He does love us, and he offers us amazing grace.
So tomorrow I endure one more afternoon, as I will go with Dave to the funeral. I've been to one other funeral for a guy who left at a young age and it was tough, this one too will be very tough.
I've been thinking this week about how shocking this all is, and even I can't believe that I'll never see Sam again. There's a lot of younger guys who looked up to Sam that are struggling with this same fact, and I just pray that in all of this, may all these young people who were so impressionable, turn to God rather than get angry with him. Sam was a christian and I believe he's with God now, and that even though it's hard to believe, it was God's timing that Sam be with him now. It's impossible for us to understand why God does things, but because of our faith, we know that he is in control and we need to trust him. All that being said, it's only human to get frustrated with God. He does love us, and he offers us amazing grace.
So tomorrow I endure one more afternoon, as I will go with Dave to the funeral. I've been to one other funeral for a guy who left at a young age and it was tough, this one too will be very tough.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Windy Friday
So I'm sitting here at work, with nothing to do, only to watch the minutes count down to noon since it's my half day. I don't want to start anything new because, well I don't have anything to start.
I'm still sick. Last night I was doing fine. I ate some fruit and crackers, then went to a baseball game. Afterwards we all went to Dairy Queen to have dinner, I had a yummy hamburger and onion rings. We all splurged and had ice cream after. On the drive home, I was complaining to Dave, saying "ohhhhhh I ate way too much." When in reality, it wasn't too much, as I didn't have dinner before hand. Then when we pulled up to the house, I got out of truck and told Dave "oh dear, my dinner is not going to stay for long." He just smiled and said I should just go lay down. Well I just made to our bathroom upstairs when the whole meal came out! The only thing I thought about was, "man what a waste of money" .
I'm wearing flip flops to work today, just got an email from one of the executives of the company to remind all of us that Flip Flops are not allowed at work, they are for campgrounds and beaches, not a business. Jeepers! It's casual day man!
Well I have 13 mins left, then I'm going home, posting this on my blog, have lunch and then find the local MDS clinic to get my blood tested.
Tomorrow I'm off to a Blue Jay game with Dave, Benji and Steve. I'm looking forward to it. I got the tickets from my boss for free, and they are really good seats apparently.
Hope you all are having a good day!
I'm still sick. Last night I was doing fine. I ate some fruit and crackers, then went to a baseball game. Afterwards we all went to Dairy Queen to have dinner, I had a yummy hamburger and onion rings. We all splurged and had ice cream after. On the drive home, I was complaining to Dave, saying "ohhhhhh I ate way too much." When in reality, it wasn't too much, as I didn't have dinner before hand. Then when we pulled up to the house, I got out of truck and told Dave "oh dear, my dinner is not going to stay for long." He just smiled and said I should just go lay down. Well I just made to our bathroom upstairs when the whole meal came out! The only thing I thought about was, "man what a waste of money" .
I'm wearing flip flops to work today, just got an email from one of the executives of the company to remind all of us that Flip Flops are not allowed at work, they are for campgrounds and beaches, not a business. Jeepers! It's casual day man!
Well I have 13 mins left, then I'm going home, posting this on my blog, have lunch and then find the local MDS clinic to get my blood tested.
Tomorrow I'm off to a Blue Jay game with Dave, Benji and Steve. I'm looking forward to it. I got the tickets from my boss for free, and they are really good seats apparently.
Hope you all are having a good day!
Monday, June 05, 2006
Blessings
This past weekend was a beautiful reminder of how many blessings God has given me. He showed me in my friends, in people I met and in the speaker who shared with us. I'm a very blessed girl.
I just wanted to thank those who took care of me on Saturday when I was feeling my worse. It meant a lot to me. It's public now, I'm carrying a little child in me. Just the other day I was reading Psalm 139 where it says :
For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
It's almost impossible to comprehend that God has this little baby in his sight before I even knew Dave. I'm excited to see God's plan now unfold for this child before our eyes. It's hard to know God's plan for my life, but now I can watch how he unfolds the plans for this little one.
I heard baby's heart beat on Friday and it was so exciting! And I am starting to see Dave get more excited, he rubs my tummy and he makes me giggle when it comes to the whole name issue.
It's time for me to go to bed!
My new Casting Crowns cd is so uplifting! Thanks for the recommendation!
I just wanted to thank those who took care of me on Saturday when I was feeling my worse. It meant a lot to me. It's public now, I'm carrying a little child in me. Just the other day I was reading Psalm 139 where it says :
For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
It's almost impossible to comprehend that God has this little baby in his sight before I even knew Dave. I'm excited to see God's plan now unfold for this child before our eyes. It's hard to know God's plan for my life, but now I can watch how he unfolds the plans for this little one.
I heard baby's heart beat on Friday and it was so exciting! And I am starting to see Dave get more excited, he rubs my tummy and he makes me giggle when it comes to the whole name issue.
It's time for me to go to bed!
My new Casting Crowns cd is so uplifting! Thanks for the recommendation!
Monday, May 29, 2006
the heat is finally on
Well I've been enjoying this great weather. We've already got the a/c running! Today was Monday. Hmm what else can I say? Tomorrow is Dave's birthday. I feel kind of bad because I didn't plan anything for him. I'm sure it doesn't matter to him, but to me it's odd because it's the first time ever that I haven't planned something for him. I'm getting lazy!
Tonight I think I may go for a swim. I'll see though, I'm kind of tired just thinking about it!
Tonight I think I may go for a swim. I'll see though, I'm kind of tired just thinking about it!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
As much as I love
It's been a long while since I've sat down at this computer to update my blog. As much as I love reading everyone's blog and I do get excited when there is new ones to read, I myself hate updating this thing. Well not hate, but because I'm busy at work all day on a computer, I have no desire to come home and use a computer for personal use. I would update my blog at work if I could, but it's one site then have blocked. That and Ebay,....can you believe that Deb!?!?! hahaha.
So I had a nice long weekend. I didn't do much, but complain about the really crappy weather. Saturday Dave and I went to a greenhouse to get flowers, but couldn't plant them because it was too cold, poor flowers!
We did go and see Over the Hedge Saturday night. It was a cute movie. The best part was there was a man behind me that would have uncontrolable ourbursts of laughter, which would get me starting until I was crying! Yes that was the best part!
Sunday we went to my parents in the afternoon and stayed for my brother's show of fireworks. It was fun. There's new kittens in the barn and that is always cute. The funny thing is, there's two sets of kittens and both mothers had them in the same place, so they are both feeding both litters. Needless to say that nothing has changed in the relationship of our barn cats, they are getting nuttier with every new litter!
Yesterday I made a big meal for 8 people. I made chili and a loaf of garlic bread. And then rice to with it. The men all were golfing in the afternoon while us ladies sat around and chatted and watched tv. It was fun. Now tonight is a baseball night, thank goodness the weather is nicer!
Catch ya later....
So I had a nice long weekend. I didn't do much, but complain about the really crappy weather. Saturday Dave and I went to a greenhouse to get flowers, but couldn't plant them because it was too cold, poor flowers!
We did go and see Over the Hedge Saturday night. It was a cute movie. The best part was there was a man behind me that would have uncontrolable ourbursts of laughter, which would get me starting until I was crying! Yes that was the best part!
Sunday we went to my parents in the afternoon and stayed for my brother's show of fireworks. It was fun. There's new kittens in the barn and that is always cute. The funny thing is, there's two sets of kittens and both mothers had them in the same place, so they are both feeding both litters. Needless to say that nothing has changed in the relationship of our barn cats, they are getting nuttier with every new litter!
Yesterday I made a big meal for 8 people. I made chili and a loaf of garlic bread. And then rice to with it. The men all were golfing in the afternoon while us ladies sat around and chatted and watched tv. It was fun. Now tonight is a baseball night, thank goodness the weather is nicer!
Catch ya later....
Monday, May 08, 2006
Tonight is not so bad
Well I spent the weekend at my parents. It was good being surrounded by people the whole time. But then when I got home last night, I suffered withdrawl and cried a lot for Dave. I know it's crazy, but it's terrible when you long for someone. So I planned my week to keep me busy and preoccupied so I wouldn't have another night like last night. Tonight Lesa came over when I got home from work and we watched Alias. Actually we're still watching it, she had to run out for half an hour to get a massage, but she'll be back to watch the rest.
While at the farm on Saturday, we were lucky to see a calf being born. With the assistance of my Dad and two brothers that is. They had to pull it out, and man it sure looked like work! We also celebrated my parents anniversary on Sunday by going to Dragon's Paradise in O'ville. Sunday afternoon I went with my dad and brother over to what we call "the other farm" It's a farm that was on the same property that Dr. Lindsay owns, but sold to one of his daughters. I liked going there as a kid because it was like seeing history right in front of you. There was a beautiful stone house and old barn and shed there. Now they are extending the house and making it more modern (with a indoor bathroom instead of the outhouse they've used since I was born!) and we got to tour it. They have done such an amazing job of restoring the old part, it's so beautiful. It was a visit back to childhood for me.
Dave is having a wonderful time in Vienna and is good at rubbing it in. I'm so grateful that he is having a chance to relax and see that part of the world, we were worried that he was going to have to work extra long days to get this project done, but he's been really lucky. I'm just hoping this week goes fast for me so I get him back sooner than later!
Well, tomorrow I'm headed to Mike and Joy's for dinner, then out to an Adventure Club helper appreciation party. So that will be good. My parents are coming for the evening on Wednesday, and then Thursday is baseball. Friday my Dave comes home to me! yeah!!
I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing weather!
While at the farm on Saturday, we were lucky to see a calf being born. With the assistance of my Dad and two brothers that is. They had to pull it out, and man it sure looked like work! We also celebrated my parents anniversary on Sunday by going to Dragon's Paradise in O'ville. Sunday afternoon I went with my dad and brother over to what we call "the other farm" It's a farm that was on the same property that Dr. Lindsay owns, but sold to one of his daughters. I liked going there as a kid because it was like seeing history right in front of you. There was a beautiful stone house and old barn and shed there. Now they are extending the house and making it more modern (with a indoor bathroom instead of the outhouse they've used since I was born!) and we got to tour it. They have done such an amazing job of restoring the old part, it's so beautiful. It was a visit back to childhood for me.
Dave is having a wonderful time in Vienna and is good at rubbing it in. I'm so grateful that he is having a chance to relax and see that part of the world, we were worried that he was going to have to work extra long days to get this project done, but he's been really lucky. I'm just hoping this week goes fast for me so I get him back sooner than later!
Well, tomorrow I'm headed to Mike and Joy's for dinner, then out to an Adventure Club helper appreciation party. So that will be good. My parents are coming for the evening on Wednesday, and then Thursday is baseball. Friday my Dave comes home to me! yeah!!
I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing weather!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Oh so lonely
I managed to get through this afternoon. My Dave was wisked away by a big white stretch Limo, I should have taken a picture. I was strong for him and didn't shed a full tear until he closed the door. I want him to have a great time there, so hopefully he will enjoy himself.
The past weekend was wonderful. Lord of the Rings was a great show. I really really liked it. The weather was great too, and he spoiled me. He got me a new ring. It's different looking, hard to describe, but it is white gold with 3 little diamonds on it. It's quite lovely.
Tonight Shannon and Kris are taking pitty on me and are having me over for dinner and to watch Lost. Tomorrow I have baseball, and Friday I'm heading to Orangeville. I think I'll be ok. I find the hardest part is the mornings. But again, I shall survive!
The past weekend was wonderful. Lord of the Rings was a great show. I really really liked it. The weather was great too, and he spoiled me. He got me a new ring. It's different looking, hard to describe, but it is white gold with 3 little diamonds on it. It's quite lovely.
Tonight Shannon and Kris are taking pitty on me and are having me over for dinner and to watch Lost. Tomorrow I have baseball, and Friday I'm heading to Orangeville. I think I'll be ok. I find the hardest part is the mornings. But again, I shall survive!
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