Fortunately I have witnesses to my prediction that the Liberals would win a majority government ! I thought I had posted it here, but didn't ! Darn !! YS called me an idiot-savant for predicting election outcomes ! LOL It was fun and exciting to watch. A breath of fresh air after the oppressive Stephen Harper. Interesting to read all the stories that are starting to come out. Over the next few years there will be many more to come.
It was an ordinary work week, nothing special except for Friday when a former teacher, now a vp, came f or lunch. I made a salad, Kim made a quiche and Terry brought a baquette and some cut fruit. It was lovely. Our lunch hours are too short to go out and we had thought of ordering in but couldn't come to a consensus.
Wednesday I went to the doctor to get my prescriptions renewed and made an appointment for the 30th to have a cyst behind my ear removed. I may get my 'senior' flu shot at the same time. Hubby got his on that Wednesday.
We had all three grandchildren on Tuesday ,EGS was at swimming and the two yonger ones played with me while Grandpa went to the Tri to watch EGS. Tonight we have all three again. ED is taking EGS to the school of wizardry at the U of A as his birthday gift. It will be a surprise for him ! We'll have to go out to pick up a few things this morning for supper and treats. I have a couple of flower pots to move and I'm on the hunt for my semigloss paint !! I'm sure I have some left just not sure where I put it !
This week it was YGS's turn to present "Ma Famille" to his classmaates. Pictures were printed up and off he went. We were concerned that the other kids would ask where his mother was, but it never happened. The teacher was very proud of him, he 'spoke' in french all the time and she said it was heart warming how proud he was of his whole family ! She had overheard him earlier in the year , seated at a table with other students, that he didn't have a mom, that she had just left. And it was said as a matter of fact. So, so far so good. He is a 'normal' child and the family has filled up any void he might have had. There is , at this time, no empty hole in his life. He is secure, bright and is a little sponge soaking up all he is being taught, in and out of school.
Wore one of my shawls to schhol and received many compliments! Whoo hoo !
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Election Day
Finally after 78 days, Election Day is here !! After a huge turn out for the advancae polls, I am hop;ing that people get out and vote !! As of midnight, the Liberals were up by 9 points in the Nanos poll. Could have two effects- Conservatives get out in droves to vote, or the anti Harpers get out to vote for the Liberals who have a chance to unseat the Conservatives. It will be a very interesting evening. Blackouts are no longer . But -- voting times have changes so polls in Eastern Canada and Western Canada close at the same times. We'll have Atlantic Canada and NFLD though as soon as they close.
Lovely weekend weather wise. Saturday I did housework, even cleaned the fridge so I could put in all the groceries. That evening we had YGS. HIs other grandmother sropped him off an hour early after they had seen the Movie Goosebumps-- way too old for a 5 year old. Sunday my two sons helped cut down the irises and day lilies into the compost bin. As I w as clearing I found I had a hyacinthe ready to bloom -- Hey ! It's not Spring !! Confused plant ! Another rose bush was cut down. My front beds are still blooming profusely and I do not have the heart to p;ull anything out. ES took 3 huge bags of leaves to oput on their gardens. The birch is finally dropping its leaves- lots to rake up but Hubby has a bad cold so don't know when that'll get done !!
I have our voter registration cards in my bag and we'll vote right after school. Weather is pretty good across Canada so we'll see.....
Lovely weekend weather wise. Saturday I did housework, even cleaned the fridge so I could put in all the groceries. That evening we had YGS. HIs other grandmother sropped him off an hour early after they had seen the Movie Goosebumps-- way too old for a 5 year old. Sunday my two sons helped cut down the irises and day lilies into the compost bin. As I w as clearing I found I had a hyacinthe ready to bloom -- Hey ! It's not Spring !! Confused plant ! Another rose bush was cut down. My front beds are still blooming profusely and I do not have the heart to p;ull anything out. ES took 3 huge bags of leaves to oput on their gardens. The birch is finally dropping its leaves- lots to rake up but Hubby has a bad cold so don't know when that'll get done !!
I have our voter registration cards in my bag and we'll vote right after school. Weather is pretty good across Canada so we'll see.....
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Blue Jays, Federal Election and Fall Clean Up
Today is going to be a beautiful day ! the temperature is rising to 18* and very little w ind. A good day to rake leaves again and mulch the flower beds. We have 3 bags of leaves for ED to put on her flower beds. Her trees are not large enough to produce enough leaves for mulch, and besides it is so windy where she lives, that those that did fall were blown away. I'm hoping to cut down the day lilies and irises and our Hansard rose. We'll do this after we go grocery shopping. The fridge is quite empty ! A stop at the bank is also in order as I need to deposit YS's room and board.
Last Sunday and Monday were extremely windy and rainy. No work was done outside, and truth be told, not a whole lot inside !! I didn't think I'd like having our Thanksgiving meal on the Saturday, but it was great. We had such nice weather on Saturday that we were able to spend a lot of time outside. then everyone in the family did their own thing for the next two days . ED and YD went with friends to the Madonna concert and stayed downtown in a hotel. They had a blast !
This week we watched baseball, and good basaeball it was ! So nice to have something positive and Canadian after this long, long federal election. It was tense, exciting and the conclusion is exactly what we wanted ! Last night the Jays lost to Kansas City. A good pitcher always beats good hitters !! They'll come back !
This morning I've woven in the ends of three shawls so they're done. Still haven't decided what I'll do next. I need to get something in my hands as on Monday I'll be glued to the tv for Election results. I had predicted at the start of the campaigning that Justin Trudeau would come tight up the middle [ I have witnesses ! ] and I do hope he winds. It is time to get rid of the old whiteman's club, with their fear mongering. Our MP will get in-- she has done nothing but be the mouth piece for the 'dictator' Harper, but she'll still get in. I hope it is with a much smaller majority. What I would love is a surprise and have her gone !! It is nice to see the young vote and I do hope they come out. It is their future and their vision of Canada. We have lost our place in the world.
YGS will be dropped off this afternoon by his other grandma. They have been most generous to ES... buying him a good car ! ES didn't want to accept it, but we told him to humble himself and accept it as it isi also for YGS's safety. ON tuesday, YGS spsent 2 hours doing 'school work' with me. sometimes he was the teacher and made a worksheet for me. I have heard every song he's learned, every letter was practiced, and new words were learned. He is so enthusiastic about school, loving everything about it ! Good to see and hear, although the 2 hours nearly did me in ! I have children all day and I'm tired. When he went home, he spent another r2 hours with ED practicing letters ! LOL It took time away from her homeowrk, but as she said, ' How can you resist ? "
No one is up yet so I'll check the flyers and make my list.
Last Sunday and Monday were extremely windy and rainy. No work was done outside, and truth be told, not a whole lot inside !! I didn't think I'd like having our Thanksgiving meal on the Saturday, but it was great. We had such nice weather on Saturday that we were able to spend a lot of time outside. then everyone in the family did their own thing for the next two days . ED and YD went with friends to the Madonna concert and stayed downtown in a hotel. They had a blast !
This week we watched baseball, and good basaeball it was ! So nice to have something positive and Canadian after this long, long federal election. It was tense, exciting and the conclusion is exactly what we wanted ! Last night the Jays lost to Kansas City. A good pitcher always beats good hitters !! They'll come back !
This morning I've woven in the ends of three shawls so they're done. Still haven't decided what I'll do next. I need to get something in my hands as on Monday I'll be glued to the tv for Election results. I had predicted at the start of the campaigning that Justin Trudeau would come tight up the middle [ I have witnesses ! ] and I do hope he winds. It is time to get rid of the old whiteman's club, with their fear mongering. Our MP will get in-- she has done nothing but be the mouth piece for the 'dictator' Harper, but she'll still get in. I hope it is with a much smaller majority. What I would love is a surprise and have her gone !! It is nice to see the young vote and I do hope they come out. It is their future and their vision of Canada. We have lost our place in the world.
YGS will be dropped off this afternoon by his other grandma. They have been most generous to ES... buying him a good car ! ES didn't want to accept it, but we told him to humble himself and accept it as it isi also for YGS's safety. ON tuesday, YGS spsent 2 hours doing 'school work' with me. sometimes he was the teacher and made a worksheet for me. I have heard every song he's learned, every letter was practiced, and new words were learned. He is so enthusiastic about school, loving everything about it ! Good to see and hear, although the 2 hours nearly did me in ! I have children all day and I'm tired. When he went home, he spent another r2 hours with ED practicing letters ! LOL It took time away from her homeowrk, but as she said, ' How can you resist ? "
No one is up yet so I'll check the flyers and make my list.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Thanksgiving Weekend
Another busy week at school. My goals were finally written and sent off. My personal goal involved the pedometer we were all given, and I lost it somewhere in the school the very next day ! I hate having to do these goals, and then having to go in to discuss them with admin. But -- needs must!
We stopped in at Superstore on Thursday to pick up another cheap turkey but they were gone ! I decided not to get another ham. Instead I came home and froze the uncut portion of the spiral ham. My, it was so good . I am so glad I sent Hubby right away to pick up the other turkey last weekend ! We picked up a turnip and Brussels Sprouts which YGS helped pick out.I also quickly mad the rosehip juice into a syrup.Now to remember to have a spoonful to get our vitamin C.
WE also picked up 3 different pizzas as our Hockey team was playing their first game. YS picked up some beer for those that drink beer. We had a good time even though they lost ! It was YGS's turn to bring the classroom mascot home for the weekend. We had so much fun with " Coco " We hid him on top of the door and I took a picture. While he was looking for Coco I called him to say I had received an e-mail from him and shoed him the picture. He spotted him right away and then exclaimed " Coco has a phone ! " We laughed so hard !
Yesterday, Saturday, was an absolutely gorgeous day. The temperature rose to at least 25*. YS raked both yards and packaged up 2 large bag of leaves for his sister's yard. We have a huge pile left, but we have to wait till after garbage day as our composter is full.Some of the veggie garden was turned. The rose bushes were trimmed. The bathrooms and floors were washed and some dusting was done.YS and ES took down their sister's gazebo - well the soft coverings and got that all ready for winter. they also hooked up the propane heater.
While they worked outside, I prepared our Thanksgiving Dinner. Both girls are going to the Madonna concert on Sunday so as I don't like having the meal on the Monday, we had it yesterday. Everything was delicious, except for the Butternut Squash recipe I tried. Before we ate, we played with Marley and eventually trained her to jump over two 'jumps'. She's a very smart little dog and it didn't take her too long to get it. Especially after supper when she got little bits of turkey !. I stripped the neck and sent that home with her along with the liver, kidney and heart . She sure loves real food !Then we were able to have a fire in the fire pit while we sipped on our wine.
This morning it is very windy and rainy. but we have the next two days free. YS is planning on making an Halloween gingerbread house with YGS today. I noticed that my front door needs a scrub down. I might persuade Hubby to go out to a couple of stores, or maybe not. We drew names for Christmas and no one picked their own names -- a first !
Two years ago this weekend, October 13th, 2013, the egg donor left to drive back east to, so we thought. to see her daughter.......and our nightmare began. Two years later our YGS considers his auntie's house his home, he's in school and picking up French so quickly. He's bright, articulate loving, empathetic, adventurous and happy. As christians you are told to thank God for everything, the good and the bad. It is so hard to do when you are living a nightmare for 32 days. Two years later, you say Thank you again as it was all worth it.
Next weekend we babysit YGS while his Dad takes one of his charges to the football game. The weekend after that we have all three ! YGS thought he might have a sleepover last night but we said no ! LOL My left knee is acting up. In fact I was in a lot of pain yesterday. I am hoping to hold off on the operation until I retire. We'll see. After yesterday I am not too sure I can hold off that long. I think it is time for a cortisone shot.
Meanwhile today I'll putter around and see if I can finish the scarf for YGS's grandmother for Christmas. Still don't know what I'll do next, maybe a sweater for GD ? we'll see what I can figure out.
We stopped in at Superstore on Thursday to pick up another cheap turkey but they were gone ! I decided not to get another ham. Instead I came home and froze the uncut portion of the spiral ham. My, it was so good . I am so glad I sent Hubby right away to pick up the other turkey last weekend ! We picked up a turnip and Brussels Sprouts which YGS helped pick out.I also quickly mad the rosehip juice into a syrup.Now to remember to have a spoonful to get our vitamin C.
WE also picked up 3 different pizzas as our Hockey team was playing their first game. YS picked up some beer for those that drink beer. We had a good time even though they lost ! It was YGS's turn to bring the classroom mascot home for the weekend. We had so much fun with " Coco " We hid him on top of the door and I took a picture. While he was looking for Coco I called him to say I had received an e-mail from him and shoed him the picture. He spotted him right away and then exclaimed " Coco has a phone ! " We laughed so hard !
Yesterday, Saturday, was an absolutely gorgeous day. The temperature rose to at least 25*. YS raked both yards and packaged up 2 large bag of leaves for his sister's yard. We have a huge pile left, but we have to wait till after garbage day as our composter is full.Some of the veggie garden was turned. The rose bushes were trimmed. The bathrooms and floors were washed and some dusting was done.YS and ES took down their sister's gazebo - well the soft coverings and got that all ready for winter. they also hooked up the propane heater.
While they worked outside, I prepared our Thanksgiving Dinner. Both girls are going to the Madonna concert on Sunday so as I don't like having the meal on the Monday, we had it yesterday. Everything was delicious, except for the Butternut Squash recipe I tried. Before we ate, we played with Marley and eventually trained her to jump over two 'jumps'. She's a very smart little dog and it didn't take her too long to get it. Especially after supper when she got little bits of turkey !. I stripped the neck and sent that home with her along with the liver, kidney and heart . She sure loves real food !Then we were able to have a fire in the fire pit while we sipped on our wine.
This morning it is very windy and rainy. but we have the next two days free. YS is planning on making an Halloween gingerbread house with YGS today. I noticed that my front door needs a scrub down. I might persuade Hubby to go out to a couple of stores, or maybe not. We drew names for Christmas and no one picked their own names -- a first !
Two years ago this weekend, October 13th, 2013, the egg donor left to drive back east to, so we thought. to see her daughter.......and our nightmare began. Two years later our YGS considers his auntie's house his home, he's in school and picking up French so quickly. He's bright, articulate loving, empathetic, adventurous and happy. As christians you are told to thank God for everything, the good and the bad. It is so hard to do when you are living a nightmare for 32 days. Two years later, you say Thank you again as it was all worth it.
Next weekend we babysit YGS while his Dad takes one of his charges to the football game. The weekend after that we have all three ! YGS thought he might have a sleepover last night but we said no ! LOL My left knee is acting up. In fact I was in a lot of pain yesterday. I am hoping to hold off on the operation until I retire. We'll see. After yesterday I am not too sure I can hold off that long. I think it is time for a cortisone shot.
Meanwhile today I'll putter around and see if I can finish the scarf for YGS's grandmother for Christmas. Still don't know what I'll do next, maybe a sweater for GD ? we'll see what I can figure out.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Lovely Autumn Weekend
There is s omething about the Fall that just gets one ' into gear'. Probably with the looming threat of winter, one knows one has to get things done. The trailer was tarped, more leaves raked and the garden tidied. I think tonight we will have our first frost.I gathered a few more seeds yesterday and then I noticed the rosehips. Instead of cleaning more windows[ I did get the large bedroom windows done] or the oven cleaned[ I had the oven cleaner out] I gathered rosehips and a few crabapples. I put them into my jelly bag to drip all night. The juice was put into the fridge; I'll deal with it later.
Hubby and YS secured the old leanto roof so we shouldn't lose it in the winter. Next spring, they'll build a new one.We still have a gazillion leaaves to rake and the snow shovels to be put out at the ready.
For lunch I made tuna melts. It was cold working outside and we needed something hot ! which is the reason I didn't clean the oven -- I needed to use it ! This morning I checked the flyers on line. Superstore had turkeys on for $0.85/ pound which is the cheapest I've seen for a few years. Also they had spiral hams on for a good price. I had to see if ED had room in her freezer for a turkey as ours is quite stuffed ! We had the ham for supper and it is just delicious ! It's huge so a few weekday suppers will be very easy. I also cooked extra potatoes from the garden and Monday night's supper will be very easy ! I've got to finish dealing with the seeds from the butternut squash. I'll toast some and keep a few seeds back to grow in the polytunnel next summer. On Thursday we'll pick up another turkey and ham. You have to stock up on the sales when they happen.
The landlord or an rental agent turned up next door and spent a long time in the house. It will be interesting to see if painters and new carpet etc, show up. I don't think she saw the pile of trash by the garage !! When we rented we treated the rental as our own and kept it spotless, inside and out.
ES asked me for my apple crisp recipe as the other grandmother has a prolific apple tree and gave him some. I don't have a recipe. After 42 years of cooking I just do it ! Hopefully she gives him more and I will dehydrate them as freezer room is at a premium.
Sundays are 'my day' I take long shoers, do my hair, fiddle with this and that. If I have recorded any shows, I try and watch them while I knit or sew. Sunday nights are also great for tv. PBS especially. Saturdays are for the things that absolutely must get done, and on Sundays I can pick and choose what I want to do at any pace I decide.
Hubby and YS secured the old leanto roof so we shouldn't lose it in the winter. Next spring, they'll build a new one.We still have a gazillion leaaves to rake and the snow shovels to be put out at the ready.
For lunch I made tuna melts. It was cold working outside and we needed something hot ! which is the reason I didn't clean the oven -- I needed to use it ! This morning I checked the flyers on line. Superstore had turkeys on for $0.85/ pound which is the cheapest I've seen for a few years. Also they had spiral hams on for a good price. I had to see if ED had room in her freezer for a turkey as ours is quite stuffed ! We had the ham for supper and it is just delicious ! It's huge so a few weekday suppers will be very easy. I also cooked extra potatoes from the garden and Monday night's supper will be very easy ! I've got to finish dealing with the seeds from the butternut squash. I'll toast some and keep a few seeds back to grow in the polytunnel next summer. On Thursday we'll pick up another turkey and ham. You have to stock up on the sales when they happen.
The landlord or an rental agent turned up next door and spent a long time in the house. It will be interesting to see if painters and new carpet etc, show up. I don't think she saw the pile of trash by the garage !! When we rented we treated the rental as our own and kept it spotless, inside and out.
ES asked me for my apple crisp recipe as the other grandmother has a prolific apple tree and gave him some. I don't have a recipe. After 42 years of cooking I just do it ! Hopefully she gives him more and I will dehydrate them as freezer room is at a premium.
Sundays are 'my day' I take long shoers, do my hair, fiddle with this and that. If I have recorded any shows, I try and watch them while I knit or sew. Sunday nights are also great for tv. PBS especially. Saturdays are for the things that absolutely must get done, and on Sundays I can pick and choose what I want to do at any pace I decide.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
October Already !
Even though some of the days at school seemed soooo long, September did go by quite quickly. So quickly in fact that I haven't written up my schoolgoals or personal goals. Must get on that this week as they are due mid month. Schedule are set, but my supervising teacher has not yet evaluated all the students or sent home all the letters. A newly retired teacher came in one afternoon to sub for another teacher and she said everyone looks absolutely exhausted. And we are !!
Last weekend I noticed the next door neighbour half heartedly cleaning the their kitchen window-- didn't even take the panes out so really only 1/2 of the outside was cleaned. As well as their 'strange method of washing windows -- I have never seen them clean one window in over 12 years !-, I noticed more activity and piles of construction materail had started to disappear [ yeah ! ] and then more piles of 'stuff' appearing. On Monday Grime Busters were working when I came home from work. That is industrial heavy cleaning !! Having had 2-3 dogs and a cat over thhe years, I can only imagine the state of the carpets. But yeah !! They have moved, along with the boat on a trailer that was in my view when I did the dishes. Never used, just plonked there. The fiber glass shapes for huge whirlpools were taken, the wood, the windows. Oh my ! so much stuff !!!Hubby went into the yard yesterday and chopped down he tree saplings that they had let grow by our fence. Any larger and they would havae started affecting our fence boards. They did cut down some thistles[ they'll all grow back] , Funny how when they were moving, they tried to make the outside look presentable after living with mess for so long. They also left two windows open and it poured rain last night. There is a huge pile of trash by the garage. I suppose the landlord will charge them and they'll lose part if not all of their damage deposit.
My kitchen is dark now; they had lights on 24/7. It is nice. It is quiet and parking on the street is easy now. At times they had 6 vehicles and two bobcats and two flatbed trailers ! Never again will I let renters get away with this. I will phone bylaw anad they will contact the owner. I'm sure he'll be in for a shock when he comes to inspect ! I think they were hard workers. helping our family by letting them live with them while they built houses or got back on their feet but enough was enough.
The Supermoon was great. We had an excellent view ! It was quite something to see so many people out watching. Many people drove south of our small cities to get a clear view.
On Thursday we stopped in at the grocery store to pick up a few things to make up the $250 to get our free turkey. Today I have to peruse the ads to see if anyone has turkeys on sale. I always like to have a couple in reserve. Fortunately we love turkey !
When I got home yesterday, I had YS help me take out the panes in the smaller bedroom wiwndow and got them all washed and polished. Never did follow through with my plan of washing windows this summer. Today I'll do the large windows [ 6ft tall] and there are 3 of them in the front. Have to get them done before temperatures plummmet. Last weekend I organized my summer/ winter cllothes and shoes, and put on the winter duvet.
Carrots and potatoes were all dug, washed, dried and stored. Yesterday I gathered a few more seeds. We are nearly ready !!
Last weekend I noticed the next door neighbour half heartedly cleaning the their kitchen window-- didn't even take the panes out so really only 1/2 of the outside was cleaned. As well as their 'strange method of washing windows -- I have never seen them clean one window in over 12 years !-, I noticed more activity and piles of construction materail had started to disappear [ yeah ! ] and then more piles of 'stuff' appearing. On Monday Grime Busters were working when I came home from work. That is industrial heavy cleaning !! Having had 2-3 dogs and a cat over thhe years, I can only imagine the state of the carpets. But yeah !! They have moved, along with the boat on a trailer that was in my view when I did the dishes. Never used, just plonked there. The fiber glass shapes for huge whirlpools were taken, the wood, the windows. Oh my ! so much stuff !!!Hubby went into the yard yesterday and chopped down he tree saplings that they had let grow by our fence. Any larger and they would havae started affecting our fence boards. They did cut down some thistles[ they'll all grow back] , Funny how when they were moving, they tried to make the outside look presentable after living with mess for so long. They also left two windows open and it poured rain last night. There is a huge pile of trash by the garage. I suppose the landlord will charge them and they'll lose part if not all of their damage deposit.
My kitchen is dark now; they had lights on 24/7. It is nice. It is quiet and parking on the street is easy now. At times they had 6 vehicles and two bobcats and two flatbed trailers ! Never again will I let renters get away with this. I will phone bylaw anad they will contact the owner. I'm sure he'll be in for a shock when he comes to inspect ! I think they were hard workers. helping our family by letting them live with them while they built houses or got back on their feet but enough was enough.
The Supermoon was great. We had an excellent view ! It was quite something to see so many people out watching. Many people drove south of our small cities to get a clear view.
On Thursday we stopped in at the grocery store to pick up a few things to make up the $250 to get our free turkey. Today I have to peruse the ads to see if anyone has turkeys on sale. I always like to have a couple in reserve. Fortunately we love turkey !
When I got home yesterday, I had YS help me take out the panes in the smaller bedroom wiwndow and got them all washed and polished. Never did follow through with my plan of washing windows this summer. Today I'll do the large windows [ 6ft tall] and there are 3 of them in the front. Have to get them done before temperatures plummmet. Last weekend I organized my summer/ winter cllothes and shoes, and put on the winter duvet.
Carrots and potatoes were all dug, washed, dried and stored. Yesterday I gathered a few more seeds. We are nearly ready !!
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