Addicted?

My friend Carmen just read my blog. I think she thinks I post this much every day. Carmen - I usually post 5 times a month, if that. Okay, 6 - but not this many a day. Remember, the project?

I am addicted to scrapbooking though. I guess with all the things out there to be addicted too - well it's the best choice. It's not like I can't go without, but I spend a lot of time thinking about it.

I went to Wal Mart to get some material - I came out with scrapbooking glitter. Shhh, don't tell Chris.

My day today

- work

-write in blog

-answer an email from a crazy person

-speak on the phone with another crazy person

-plan this weekends event at work (sorta)

-go through customer stuff

-go to Wal Mart

-ate a cheese scone for lunch from the bakery

-left over candy from the meeting is rotting my stomach

Thursday it is

So instead of getting on here early this morning I made my kids pancakes and started up the stew for dinner. I love coming home to dinner already done. And I love that I had the time to make them pancakes today.

My friend Tracey has posted a challenge for us to keep track of what we are thankful for on a daily basis. I forgot to add this last night - but better late than never. Yesterday, I was thankful for

1) being able to play baseball with my kids

2) making extra pasta because when Chris put on the parmasean cheese, it had turned and he couldn't eat the first serving

3) knowing that my friend Katie had a healthy baby boy the night before

4) being able to take some of my co-workers out for a drink after a long day

5) having a husband who "gets" my busy world and is supportive

6) having a husband who bought new pillows for us last night

On the note of the pillows, today I am thankful that my new pillows and bed (smell is getting better) are really comfortable.

Today I need to get ready for the snow show. I need to do some reporting and I need to drink that coffee that is sitting in front of me. I forgot to bring my camera, so I will have to put some stuff into my head for later. Let's hope I can remember it all :)

12 hours since the first post

Okay, I have an hour before I have to go back to work.  The problem with working at a place that is open long hours - it's hard to find a time that we can all get together for a staff meeting.  So it's an 8pm meeting.  I can't skip it since I called it.

Today at work I was kind of busy.  Lots going on prepping for the upcoming winter season.  I had a couple of meetings, did lots of stuff on the computer - coached a few staff and took a few pics.  Caught this leaf one after I dropped the boys off at school.

This guy is Kevin Zhu.  He's my roomie in my office.  Technically it's my office, but he's been there for two years....  Zhu is the IT guy - and while most think he's quiet and runs around fixing the computers - he is so much more.  We have a good laugh every day together - we have kids the same age - we get lunch and coffee for each other.  He's a good room mate.  Plus, I have an awesome computer monitor cuz it's his "old" one.

I met up with my friend Lorraine for lunch today.  We try to get together once every couple of months, but it's always longer than that.  She's such a great spirit and it was good to catch up.  We live very different lives, but are kindred spirits.

After work today, I ran to the grocery store and ran into my friend's Mom - Jan.  She is still such a sweet lady.  Good to see her.

When I got home I played baseball with both kids.  Kaylee is figuring out how to hit off the T, and Braydon continues to knock them out of the park.  Dinner was stuffed pasta, but I was still stuffed from lunch so I passed.

Okay, kids in pjs, zoneing out watching some TV.  Chris is getting new pillows and a scented candle (the foam mattress stinks).

Almost two hours later

Let's just go with the computer camera doesn't take the best photos  :)

Since my last post I have

*washed and done my hair

*got clothes for Braydon to get dressed in

*helped KJ get ready

*ironed my shirt

*got dressed in warm clothes for the walk

*fed the kids breakfast

*made the kids lunch

*walked KJ, Braydon and Takaya to Margaret Heights pre-school (well Braydon rode his bike)

*Apologized to a neighbour for Takaya peeing in her yard last week

*Picked up Brad and brought him back to our place

*stopped a fight between two best friends (they usually only last for 2 mins anyhow)

*taught the boys how to spell two words

*got my make up done and changed into my work clothes

*about to head out the door to walk the boys to school and then head to work.

It's 6:30am

And I've checked my emails, looked through the gallery at CompuPro, read up on the new challenges for the month and am about to hop into the shower.

Good night sleep with the memory foam mattress topper.

Kids are both asleep.  Oops, Braydon just woke complaining of a tummy ache.  Wonder what that will bring.

(and yes, aren't I just beautiful at this time of the morning??LOL - remember, embrace the imperfection)

The next week in documentation

If you read my blog (all three of you), you know I like Ali Edwards and her style.  I was lucky enough to take a class of hers, and she's the most "real" kinda person out there.  Embrace the imperfections is one of her things.  I think I got that part (especially since as I type this, KJ is telling me her poop looks like a heart.  Great).

So one of her things is to document "A week in the life".  I love this concept.  I want to do it.  In fact I want to do four.  One for me.  One for Kaylee.  One for Braydon and even one for the guy who hates to be photographed and documented.  Lucky guy.

It's about documenting the day to day stuff that makes up the majority of our life.  The running around - and really in the process gets you to stop and pay attention to it.  Did you run past that big sunflower this morning, and take the time to look at it.

So - since my blog is easy for me to get to - the next week will be about the day to day stuff.  Not much different than it really is - but it may not make sense.  I may just jump in, throw some thoughts down and leave.   Bare with me - there should be a finished project in the end.  Maybe.

Another weekend over...

How do these keep going so fast?  Why is it that I never actually accomplish everything that I want / need to.

We did get new shoes for Braydon, and did find a winter jacket for Kaylee.  Cleaned under the bed so that we are kinda ready for the new  one.  Got some house cleaning done, but never enough.  The dog still stinks....so maybe I can put that onto next weeks list.

Soccer Saturday, and soccer pics Sunday morning.  Got groceries, and let the kids run and bike as much as they could.  Did a little scrapping (want to do more) - played with my camera, Chris went for a bike ride.

Next week is meetings, long days at work and attempting to enjoy the last of this summer weather that has come our way.  Before we know it, the rain will settle in and the cold fall days will be upon us.  We picked up some hot chocolate and mini marshmallows in preparation.

Gotta say, looking forward to a good nights sleep in the new bed tomorrow.  Sure hope we choose the right one!