I'm an Impatient Doofus

Well, I guess I am impatient, 'cause when I was trying to get the pics to download onto my last entry, it was taking too long (by my standards) and I thought it wasn't working, so I cancelled it and now I had to make the pics a whole new post. Oops!

Thank you Ralph!

Well, my family all got their Prosperity cheques from the gov't! For those of you who aren't either a happy Albertan or a pissed the rest of Canada, or Priemier, Ralph Klein has gotten us out of debt, and managed for our government to have a surplus. He decided to share it with the people who paid the money in the first place, so we all got a cheque for $400 per person in your household.
So, I promptly went out and bought a digital camera, and the protable little printer that goes with it! No I didn't go crazy and buy the most expensive one. I got a little Canon Powershot A520. It works for me since I am a digital virgin. I do love that I get to print out only the pics I want to scrapbook, which will bring down some of the clutter in my scrap booking room. Which I am posting pics of.
I have been trying to clean it up and get it organized for the past few months, but it just keeps getting more and more things deposited into the expanse of junk! I am hoping that by posting the pics it will make me accontable (on a pretty large scale!) to get it done.
Since I got my digital camera here is a picture of me from yesterday. I was very tempted to photo shop it, but I didn't. Unfortunately this is the real me!

Gone to the movies, alone...

I know most people have a problem going out alone like shopping, the movies or especially to a restauraunt. Last night I had to go get groceries. I don't think I ever would get groceries on a Sunday night, except for the fact that I had started a shopping trip on Saturday (with all three kids in reluctant tow) and while examining somehting on the lowest shelf, I had to crouch down. My jeans split. I have continuously tried convincing myself that it wasn't because I am fat. But why else does ones jeans split in the rear? Needless to say I went directly home.
Anyway, I had to go back to the Leduc to do my shopping. I was actually lucky 'cause Trevor was home to stay with the kids. So, making sure I had a sweater to tie around my waist if need be, I started my shopping. First to Wal-Mart, then I stopped at Tim Horton's ( I heard they are being sold to some guy from the states) for a sandwich and a coffee. Then I headed to Sobey's to get the reaminder of my groceries. During this time I had been hatching a plan to delay my trip long enough that I could go to the moives. I had read what was playing in the Friday paper. So I sat in the Sobey's parking lot awhile, ate my sandwich, drank my coffee , read a magazine I bought at Wal-Mart (if you didn't already know, it is official Angelina is pregnant!). I wasted about 45 mins doing this, went into the store and got my groceries. I called Trevor on my way into the store and let him know my plan.
So I went to a movie on a Sunday night all by myself. I don't think ti is a big deal. But when I tell people I get comments like "You went by yourself?" "Where was Trevor?" "I would've went with you." My sister can't believe that I would go somewhere like a movie by myself. She says she would be embarassed. I wonder if she thinks I care if people think I am alone. My God, alone, think of that... That means nobody telling me what to do, what they want, what they need! I have gone to the movies by myself 3 or 4 times. Each time was kinda spur of the moment, but if I had made plans with someone else I would've had to go to a movie they wanted to see, made sure they could go at the same time I could, maybe they would've invited anoterh person, if Trevor came I would've needed a babysitter, etc. This way I was the only person to please. I got to make all the calls. Yes, I enjoyed myself. I saw Family Stone, a good movie with an awesome cast, and I didn't have to share my popcorn.
My question is, would you go to a movie by yourself?

Batman Begins

Apparently I didn't pay too much attention to what I was typing in my rant last entry. The movie that I rented was Batman Begins, not Batman Returns. It is definately the BEST Batman movie yet!
The old movies were too cartooney. Chritian Bale was super hot and totally nailed the part! I adore Michael Cane too.
I truly hope that they go ahead with redoing all the other Batman movies with Christian as Bruce Wayne.
I appreciate the quote " Why do we fall?" "So we can learn to pick ourselves up." It is one that is especially relevent in my life.

Yeah, yeah, I know we all need our "space"!

Here is the pic of the kids in front of our WT Family Christmas tree that I promised, but could not get to post to my last entry...

So, here I am Saturday night before the Monday when it all starts again! The kids I babysit M,W, F will be back (ages 9 months and 3 yrs), my kids start school on Monday, (normally I would be thrilled but this just means that the home work arguements start, waking up to be a short order breakfast chef, packing lunches that nobody likes, etc.), I start back to teaching Playschool on Tuesday, and though I have been doing it during the "holidays" on top of it all I will still be doing the cleaning at the office twice a week.
This last week of "Holidays" was all about me and two outta three of my kids (huh, that theme sure resonates around here!), being sick with all kinds of infections that include symptoms of hacking like we've all smoked for thirty odd years. Which I swear none of us have. Maybe Justine is a closet smoker, but I have no actual proof yet. And my sweet husband picks this week to be his "I need space week'.
It comes around on a regular basis. He basically avoids home and all its luxuries, which automatically includes me. It always seems like circumstance, a hockey game to play, goes over to his mom and dad's to watch a game, watched a movie at home (but didn't say two words to me that night), then went to our old room mates to watch the Juniors (we won apparently), last night he played Ps2 directly after supper , even though I had rented us a movie (Batman returns, they were out of Wedding Crashers), so I gave up on the movie and went to bed at 11:30 (really late for me!), and first thing this morning he was packin' his stuff for yet another hockey game!
What I want to understand is this a reaction to forcing himself to spend time with me and its all he can stand, and he has to be break away? Or once he has had his "own" time he feels he can offer himself more freely. Either way it sucks and I am not sure how to deal with it! I thought I was the all or nothing person.

I Did My Holiday Baking Yesterday!

I was so behind in all my Holiday plans, that I ended up doing my baking yesterday. Yes it was January 1st! Oh, well, at least I did it, right?
We lived through all the Christmas concerts, family get togethers, and the unrelenting flus, colds and fevers. We even went shopping on Boxing Day (with the kids in tow). Nuts, yes! But now I have my Eliptical Trainer and we have a Playstation 2 with ten games! I am a little jealous of all the time Trevor and the boys are spending on the PS2, mostly 'cause I don't feel I have had my fair share of game time! But soon enough, Trevor will be back at work and the boys will be in school, then I will have plenty of time to waste on something that really has no purpose.
I am attaching a couple pictures of the kids in front of our White Trash Family Christmas tree.
I know of some "Muffy type moms" who won't hang their kids ornaments and the kids don't get to lay a finger on the tree. I couldn't imagine taking that away from my kids. Without kids the whole spirit of Christmas is lost, if you take away these small moments from them, what do they have left. It may sound dramatic, but I believe that these small things is how they hang on to their innocence. If they don't feel special enough to be allowed to help decorate the family Christmas tree with the decorations that they painstakingly created, where does that leave them in terms of importance to the world.
Whoa, I got deep there for a moment, huh?
Anyway, what I am trying to say is that Christmas is for the kids, don't take any part of it away from them!
Happy New Year, this one's gonna be GREAT!

I Love Happy Bunny

I discovered Happy Bunny at Claire's store in South Common probably about this time last year. I love the messages he has, they are true and to the point. Not every quote has to be floofy to be inspirational.
I have a notebook that says "Crazy Doesn't Even Begin to cover It". It is so true! I think I will use it for my therapy sessions. I bought the watch that says "Cute but Psycho". I will be able to pass it down to Justine, once she can tell time.
You can check out more things at wickedcoolstuff.com.

Women's History Month

Women's History month, didn't know it existed. But since it does lets think about the histroy of the women who mean the most to us, our mothers, sisters, aunts and (for me especially) grandmothers. Maybe they aren't written in a history book or perhaps they don't have their biographies published, but I know they are important because if it weren't for them we wouldn't be here, or be the people we are today. One of my favourite women Erma Bombeck. I admire her for finding humor in the daily dissapointments and distasters. I find that life is easier to deal with when you can laugh at yourself. Here is something she wrote before she lost her fight with cancer.

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer).
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it . live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you all have a blessed day.

Sending Love to Fellow Bloggers

I have been searching blogs and finding so many interesting people out there. I wish I had more time to read and contemplate, and understand all that everyone has share. I have the opportunity to "chat" with people from all over the world (at my leisure), and to be a part of their lives, as they are invited to be a part of mine (as it is...).
No, I am not being niave in believing I know these people or that they could possibly know me. I just find it like getting to have a variety of sitcomes, dramas, etc. to "watch" , and even get to catch up on some episodes if you happend to miss any.
So to all the bloggers who I agree with (or do not), who I relate with (or do not), who share and reveal parts of their lives for my personal growth and/or personal entertainment, THANK YOU!

Yeah, But I Never Kissed my Brother

Princess Leia
A strong-willed herald of causes against injustice, you passionately strive to right the wrongs around you.
Somebody has to save our skins!
Leia is a character in the Star Wars universe. See her character entry at the Star Wars Databank for more information.

Dollarama!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Yahoo! We have a Dollarama in Leduc! It is an actual dollar store, nothing is over a dollar, or loonie as we have here in Canada. They have quality stuff, not like some of those other dollar store that you pay seven bucks for, bring it home and it falls apart within a few hours. I know, its a little sad that I am SO excited about a dollar store, but if you have been in one, you know what I'm talkin' about. For those of us who have a rather tight budget, or people who don't feel they have to spend hoards of money to get good stuff, this is a heavenly place.

My three kids playing in the puddles this summer. Oh, summer, where did you go so quickly? 

If Nothing Else, Kids Are Entertaining...

First Grade Responses
A first grade teacher had 25 students in her class. She presented each child the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. We thought you might enjoy their responses:

1. Don't change horses........................until they stop running.

2. Strike while the............................bug is close.

3. It's always darkest before................Daylight Saving Time.

4. Never underestimate the power of.........termites.

5. You can lead a horse to water but.........how?

6. Don't bite the hand that....................looks dirty.

7. No news is....................................impossible.

8. A miss is as good as a.......................Mr.

9. You can't teach an old dog new.............math.

10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll...........stink in the morning.

11. Love all, trust...............................me.

12. The pen is mightier than the...............pigs.

13. An idle mind is..............................the best way to relax.

14. Where there's smoke there's..............pollution.

15. Happy is the bride who........................gets all the presents.

16. A penny saved is............................not much.

17. Two's company, three's....................the Musketeers.

18. Don't put off till tomorrow what...........you put on to go to bed.

19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and........you have to blow your nose.

20. There are none so blind as.................Stevie Wonder.

21. Children should be seen and not............spanked or grounded.

22. If at first you don't succeed...............get new batteries.

23. You get out of something only what you.....see in the picture on the box.

24. When t he blind lead the blind...............get out of the way.

25. Better late than..............................pregnant!

If My Life Was a Movie

The Movie Of Your Life Is A Cult Classic
Quirky, offbeat, and even a little campy - your life appeals to a select few.But if someone's obsessed with you, look out! Your fans are downright freaky.Your best movie matches: Office Space, Showgirls, The Big Lebowski
This sounds about right, a little starnge, but interesting enough that you might stay up late to watch it, then wonder why the next day.

wanna see what your's would be go to http://www.blogthings.com/ifyourlifewasamoviewhatgenrewoulditbequiz

What is your Japanese name?

Mine is Yumiko Takashi.

check it out at www.blogthings.com/japanesenamegenerator/

This is an old picture, but the only decent one I could find, for now... 

Me, the hubby our 3 kids! 

Intro

Welcome to my blog. I am a mom of 3 great kids (2 boys and a girl). My boys (ages 7 and 5) are typical boys who love video games etc., and though my daughter (age 4) is very girly she has a major wild side that causes her and I to often collide (thus 2 outta 3 aint bad).
I am a Pre-School Instructor ( I teach only Tues. and Thurs. mornings), I clean offices on weekends, and I also babysit consistently, but part time. I wish I could make a living on just the Pre-School, but there just aren't enough hours.
I am a self diagnosed Adult ADD sufferer. I cannot concentrate on one thing for too long (other than the comp. or scrapbooking) and I find it almost impossible to multi task effectively. My husband (of 8 1/2 yrs) who was born organized, just doesn't get why I have such a hard time accomplishing things. Lucky for me he loves me faults and all!
I am whole heartedly in love with scrapbooking! Though I rarely find time to sit down and do any major sessions. I started when it was just paper, photos, and stickers. Now there are so many embellishments that go along with it, it makes one's head spin. I especially enjoy adding rubber stamping to the process.
I love people, and am excited to get know anyone who happens to collide with my life.
Please leave posts at your leisure.