Here it is November 7th and the temperature is going to hit 10*C, There are still the odd perennials that are flowering even though we've had a couple of hard frosts. Our here in Alberta the weather can change in an instant but we are sure enjoying the weather we are having. Maybe today I take down my hanging pots ?? In fact I may just leave the computer and do that now while I think of it ! Done !
Monday we headed to the grocery store after school. Beef was on sale so we bought two huge roasts. I cut 8 servings of steaks, roughly 24 individual steaks and was left with two good size roasts, one of which we will have to celebrate ES's birthday on the 15th. Two years ago we did not celebrate his birthday as he hadn't seen his son for 23 days and he was fighting in the courts for access. We celebrated it a week later when he finally got to have his son for a day...and two days later he had full custody of his son [ as she left the province and hasn't bothered with them since.] The courts gave him full custody officially in the following May after several court appearances allowing her to 'plea' her case. She never responded or showed up.So we feel that November 25th is a 'birthday' for YGS as his new life started then ! Anyway his birthday is actually the 16th but I'd rather make a big meal on the Sunday as I am wiped after a day at school.
Tuesday we had the other two grandchildren . EGS went swimming and GD and I made some cinnamon buns. She loves to 'cook'. They both downed their chili especially EGS as he is starved after swimming. Every last bun was eaten, the last two as they headed out the door to drive home. On Wednesday we had EGS after school as he had swimming practice again. He is loving the sport and had won 4 races the previous Friday. GD had cheer and tumbling practice in the city.
Tuesday I had my interview with the principal to go over my 'goals' for the year. Heavens I am at the end of my career and just want to be able to last the school year ! So glad that was over as we all hate writing them up and discussing them. The school year seems to be going okay and we'll see how I feel at the end of the year whether I try and work another year.
Wednesday was the day our new Prime Minister took office. It was lovely to to see the joy and enthusiasm of our new ministers... and the start of an open government. Our new PM has a huge job of him, a great deal of it undoing the dictatorship of our previous PM.
Friday night we ended up with most of the family here for homemade pizza. Hubby made the pizza dough and then everyone put on their own toppings. All I had to do was make the sauce and cut up the meat, veggies and cheese. ED is on the home stretch for her Masters and is getting stressed. It was a good little break for her last night and we had some of my cherry liqueur.
I really have no ideea what I'll do today. Usually I have at least one big thing I want to get done in the house, but not today. Net week we only have school for 2 days and then we are on fall Break. Many people go away, but we'll just stay at home and relax... I hope ! ED is on a week's vacation and she hopes to get the firt draft of her thesis done as she has to be in Winnipeg for 6 or 7 days for the Gray Cup. Her University works with the CFL to promote long distance learning. She should have fun ! Maybe next week I'll have the time to figure out exactly how to get pictures on this blog. Might even look around for some Christmas gifts !
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