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.
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