Day one..

Okay..the whole "reno thing" excuse has worn its welcome out. Had to get back on the damn treadmill. After two months of collecting dust...I learned a few things.

1. Two months is a ridiculously long time
2. I am not 16 any more
3. It takes two hands to hold "the girls" in place as to not get a black eye.
4. I need more than two hands, because I needed two hands to keep my ass cheeks from knocking over the tv.
5. You can not run with a beer in your hand.
6. We really need curtains, I think I caused a car to hit ditch.
7. They say that 40 is the new 20....I really need to get to 40
8. Inevitably someone will call when you try to excercise...sorry for not picking up...but if I stop, I will find a movie and a bowl of popcorn...

Also...the new Ipod we got ourselves as our 10th Anniversary present rocks!! I mostly listened to AC/DC...they rock!! ("the girls" thought so too)

what to do...what to do?

Merry freakin xmas!! I know its quite a long ways away yet...but BUT...still have no idea what to get the kids. Neither does Santa.

Still dont know what to get for my very hard to buy for sister and brother in law (you know who you are!!). Still have no idea what I am getting for my father, or my four nieces.

yikes!!

So, today (at work) went on to Toys R Us website, plunked in age and sex (you know male or female...duh) and came up with some great ideas.

If you dont know what to get my kids, please just send cash and I will make sure they get something suitable..hahahahahhaa

We have our decorations hung, tried to buy a fireplace today and they didnt have ours....maybe by the 10th....cant have xmas without stockings hung by the fireplace...right? (Cant deal with DH whining anymore about how cold he is....the thermostat should be set no higher than 17 degrees...just better keep moving or cover up....I pay the damn bills you know?!)

So...to summarize....I'm screwed....hate giving gift cards....dont give cash.....must be creative....

WHERE'S THE VINO?

life in general....

Yesterday had a little visit from Uncle Freddy, Grandpa Tractor and my cutie p'tootie niece....who didnt say a word to me!!! Not like the normal story teller....guess she didnt feel comfortable??? (Need to steal the two for the weekend and start making a habit of it, so we all get to know each other better)

She did go skating with DH, C-man and his buddy. (Weds are free preschool skate)....but unfortunately couldnt come over for a visit after as they had xmas shopping and a deadline. We'll have to do it soon..

I'm heading in to work today (delaying a bit...) and have my year end review tomorrow. This will tell me how much of a bonus I will receive from the past year. Being that I am only gteed 20 hours/week, it may only be enough to buy a case of beer. Oh, who I am kidding...IT MAY BE ENOUGH TO BUY A CASE OF BEER!!! yee haw

Hockey tonight, tomorrow (i think) and saturday sunday....rounds out the weekend.

hockey

Last weekend the boys got to play in their first game together. Totally excited. C-man wasnt quite as aggressive as normal...but that will come. He got the first goal for the team!!! (So, I had to put a bug in Retzkys ear that he couldnt let his YOUNGER brother score more than him....which apparently you're not supposed to do....bad mommy!!) Thats why he's sticking his tongue out at me!!


C-man also had another first...first goal in Novice and first penalty.....in his first game. Unlike his older brother, he was quite upset about getting a penalty. We had a talk before the game about how penalties hurt your team. He was not very happy. (Retzky was smiling and laughing when he got his first!!)
And here...its over....their team was victorious.....its nice having them play together. Although, the coach said that Retzky gave him advice and s*#t the whole time, just like an old woman. (wonder where he gets that from? ;)

ps...Retzky ended the game with the max allowed...3 goals.....C-man with 1

Edmonton Oiler game...

The kids had a blast!! Unfortunately DH is like me with the camera (although he blames me for not having batteries)...They were about 4th row and 7th row very close to centre ice. C-man got a puck given to him by a Colorado player...then got another 2 pucks after that. They all got to sit in the Fan-boni, which is apparantly a zamboni that is no longer working and has some video games and stuff inside??

The Oilers lost the game 3-2, but the kids had a blast, spent all their saved money on shirts and hats, and food...then came home.

Thanks for the Albertan hospitality from our crazy cousins...we really appreciate it!! next time...I'm coming....

firebugs

Interesting day at our house yesterday. There was no school again. Teacher development day, or something like that.

The boys did really well on their own for the morning. By the afternoon got really bored. Really bored.

They decided to start a few different items on fire (from my scented candle burning), then thinking they might get into trouble, hid the burned items underneath their pillow.

Good thing my mommy nose kicked in and I smelled burning...and caught them.

Daddy went a little crazy with the discipline....I did the stern lecture in my meanest voice.

After the time outs, they did school work....and lots of it. (They were supposed to think this was punishment, but I think they actually liked it...)

Nothing burned down...no insurance claims....

Its official...

Enough people have said it...you know....

When hell freezes over ......

Well I love the fact that the Riders won ...but enough already with the -40 with the wind chill!!

The riders will win again...so theres no need to panic.....get the sun out!!

Parent-Teacher Interview Day

Earlier this week, the boys brought home their report cards. Overall we were pretty pleased.

R-dog has all 90+, with one exception. Art . Art?? He's currently got a 74. And again, his only real downfall is that is isnt neat and tidy. (must get that from someone?? mailman??)

C-man's was pretty good as well. We havent worked with him as much (bad parents....bad) so we are going to have to start. Numbers, letters and days of the week....is our focus.

I am going to see if maybe his throat/ears/constant being sick has anything to do with that on Dec 14th. (This is now the latter part of week 6 that his tonsils are STILL swollen. I'll never make it to six episodes of tonsilitis, because the poor fart isnt getting any better!!)

The fam should be home later today....I'm very excited to see them. Talked to them for a few minutes last night, they said they had unbelievable seats and the kids are really pumped. Thanks to Willy!! This was awesome!!!

you know you're getting old when

Okay now..no comments from the peanut gallery about getting old (by peanut gallery I mean GnD!!!)

The boyz have now left for Edmonchuk to watch the Oilers stink up the joint tonight. The kids were up in the 6's this am and were vibrating they were so excited. Good thing DH is the one locked in a vehicle with them for hours on end.

Me, I'm planning so much stuff its not even funny. I am going to clean, organize paperwork, eat fast food (the kind my kids dont like), invite all my friends over, drink myself silly and then pass out and do it again ...until they get home tomorrow am. Yeah right. I am apparently getting old, because I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet tonight so I can get some bookwork done. Its embarrassing really. Next thing you know I'll be telling you about my first gray hair (still hasnt happened yet!!)

So, if your watching the game tonight, keep your eye out for some rowdy Saskatchwanians....

let it snow

Please let it snow...DH is getting antsy ...needs to get that sled going.

C-man had his first practise with the Novice team last night...he was pretty pumped...gets to play his first game with them friday night. This will be the first game the boys get to play together...pretty exciting. I'll try and make sure I've got the camera ready (and batteries too!!)

The deer are still coming right up to our house and eating my frozen crab apples that I didnt get picked when we moved in. Its amazing to see them come right up to the house with no worries. We have friends that says we can charge some American hunters to sit on our deck, drink beer and start shooting. Nah...couldnt do it...I'm an animal lover....but it could bring in some extra dough for xmas..???

Weekend notes

Hockeys over for another weekend.

Retzkys Novice game went really well...they won by quite a margin and he played great.

C-mans game was on a big ice surface, so it was a bit slower than normal, but still he played well.

As soon as he was off the ice, we were off to Unity for Retzky to help his Atom team play in a tourney. His first game he got off to a really good start, scoring the only goal for his team that game. Then, he decided to try out the body checking and decided to hit the biggest (and best) player on the opposition. He took quite a run at him and laid a big hit.....unfortunately Retzky got the worst of it and crumbled to the ice....the other player didnt even flinch. He was definitely the smallest player on the ice....and after that he took a couple more body checks and a puck in the back of the shin....he started shying away from the play.

It was a big eye opener for him, but I think he will give it another try (get back up on that horse).


Sunday, they both played at the same time...I went with R-dog, DH went with Cman....R-dogs game was really unusually rough and we ended up losing 4-3. Our team was short 4 players and we were at the Civic Centre...so the kids were exhausted.

C-mans game went good...he played his best friends team and got his 3 goals (actually scored 4...but they dont let you count it ).....

Then we watched the Rider game...and what a game it was !!! Quite a weekend full of activity...now to get some work done!!

hockey hockey hockey

Retzky had a practise with the Atom team tonight. Body contact drills and all..yahoo..

DH said he did really well, and they asked him to come and join them in a tourney this weekend.

So, he will play with his novice team saturday am, then off to Unity for the afternoon.....C-man also plays saturday am...

Two games on the schedule for sunday as well......it begins...

new 'do

Ok..learned a few things doing this. 1) Dont like my pic being taken 2) DH only likes to take pictures of cleavage (hence the blanket) 3) Could not be a model...

Biggar and Better?

Today was a good day for DH. And a bad day. huh? you say...

He was laid off. boo.

He got to put his "temporary" home to Biggar. Very exciting news - yeah!! He is hoping to make a ridiculous amount of money there.

And I shall spend it.

My Rider claim to fame

Go Riders Go!!

I know them, you know. I have been really really close to them. I have been on the field while they were playing. Could smell the sweat...thats how close.

Embarrassing story....and one I'm sure you've heard before.

I was moving to Regina for work, and using Uncle Tits truck to haul some stuff down. They still had season tickets and after helping me move, ventured over to the game (without me ..boo hoo)

After they left, I searched for keys to my car and the apartment...could not find anywhere. I was locked out of my apartment and did not know a soul in Regina. Panicked.

So, I did what any rational 20-something would do and drove Uncle Tits standard down to the game. Then, realizing they wouldnt let me in without a ticket, put on the waterworks. I was desperate to see the boys to get my keys back. Crying hysterically, the front gate employees let me in, looked up his season tickets and found his seat for me.

From there, I got to stand by the time keepers bench,,,right next to the roughies. When there was a stoppage in play, they ran me across the field. Literally...right down the 50 yard line.

In the meantime, they were calling DH's name on the loudspeaker....he had no idea what the hell was going on and thought he had too many beverages.

When we were reuntied at last, I asked him for my damn key back...he searched everywhere and did not find them. So, I searched again and found them in my jeans pocket.

EMBARRASSING....but I know my crying ability can get me in the stadium.....might have to fly to BC to see if it works there...

Go Riders Go!!!

Are you ready to RUMBLE?

Retzky proud as punch last night...did not sleep a wink.

Got a call from the Atom coach to come and play "up". There was a little boy that just broke his arm (from a hit) and they need him available to play.

Very excited little guy.

Mommy...not so much. The coach asked if I had any concerns...and I didnt think so....until he told me about severed bones and all the things that can happen in hitting. making me a teeny nervous.

DH tells me because he is so stringy that he wont be hurting anything....we'll hope he's more like ragedy andy.....

apparently dont get out enough...

Tonight was a good night for me.

I got to go out for an evening. Dressed up, new do. Really great supper all for a good cause.

But, apparently dont do this enough.

Had "cat calls" from my boyz. "You look hot, mommy." from the younger one... "Are you going on a first date, Mom? Are you gonna kiss??" from the older one...

Thanks, but no. Daddy is playing hockey...and I am not going on a date with anyone else.

Need to get out more.

have I told you how much I love you?

Beautiful beautiful house. I must not have told you lately how much I loooovvee you. With all the talk about unfinished business, I havent told you that I love you lately. I'm sorry.

Yesterday, the boys were able to walk across the street from our beautiful house, with sled in hands and the sledded for over 1.5 hours....had a blast.

Then, last night as we watched the Riders win...sitting in our beautiful house we saw two beautiful deer stroll right by.....

Yesterday morning we had two beautiful blue jays perch on our deck. And even though I despise birds, it was a sight to see. Unfortunatley probably looking for the amazing previous home owner giving them gifts of seeds...and found none. But, for this year it was nice to have them stop by.

This is the week that we will be finished the upstairs...I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

so sorry

To my legions of adoring fans..(???) I apologize for the mia postings.

GD Flu bug kept me down. Nasty bug...stay away from the light kinda bug.

Soo,,,,we are back now full force.

Retzky had a game saturday am...early bird special. Played probably as good as we have seen him play. Got his three goals on offense....and got to play forward for 3/4 of the game. Hustled his little tush on defense and played very well. He ended up getting supersport of the game and was pretty proud of himself.

C-mans game was cancelled as the zambonie is down. But, did get some exciting news. He has been asked to be "affiliated". (which basically means play up a division if the team is short). We were told at the beginning of the year that this wouldnt happen as he has another full year in initiation (and its supposed to be reserved for kids in their last year). They have made an exception, and the novice coach has told him he is welcome to come to every practise. WOW!! The boys will get to play on the same team...their only time. Pretty exciting.

okay...will post more later...dont want this to be too long.....ttyl

pics from the partay

With ten boys, thought it might get a little crazee...but it didnt. They seemed to really enjoy it. Our boys asked if they could join the league...every thursday. I told them we had to wait a few more years...but its pretty cheap to rent a sheet of ice here in town, so we might just go out and have a friendly family game....????

I'm baacckk

About 1/2 hour after Retzkys bday on saturday...I fell ill. No...not to alcohol. No...not to my cooking.....No....not to anything other than a flu bug. Nasty dirty little bug.

So...today (tuesday) is the first day I have ate real food. First day I spent out of bed. First day I have been able to update blog.

Thank goodness for Gladys aka mom who came to help me with the boys, laundry, cooking, groceries etc etc. She's the bestest.

Countertops just arrived...so I will post more tomorrow when there is more progress and I will post some bday pictures as well..

Maybe tomorrow I'll feel like 30 bucks.

hockey update

C-man was to have a game last night. Missed again. Coughing way too hard...ridiculous !!! (whole other storey)

Retzky played this morning. First time ever got to play forward for the whole game. He got one goal. Had a couple of great assists and passes. Looked a little confused out there. Last year he played probably about 90% as defence, so he needs to think a little harder.

This coach thinks that he will play everyplayer every position...so he will get better.

Unfortunately they lost 6-3. Was a pretty close game until about 5 minutes left...we ran out of steam apparently.

Now...we are off to the curling rink???? Retzkys party...10 boys and I am feeling under the weather....thank goodness I had enough sense not to have it here at home....wish me luck!!

another day, another delay

Originally countertops were to be here Tues/Weds.

Tuesday comes, not in.
Weds same thing. And so on and so on and so on (hated that commercial in the 80's!!)

So...for sure Friday (I'm also getting used to that). Still no freakin kitchen!!!

Now they tell me MONDAY AFTERNOON for sure!!!! We'll see....damn the man!!! Must have kitchen....really have the urge to cook...hahahahhaahhahahaha

Halloween goblins

R-dog was my scary vampire. C-man was my pirate...aka Jack Sparrow. The oldest made it all night trick or treating with his dad. The younger one made it about 4 houses before the cold air on his lungs made him start hacking like an old man smoker. So, he helped me hand out candy to about 20 kids. (not the 200 I was expecting??...candy anyone??)

RETZKYS BDAY

Sorry - didnt have a chance to post yesterday as we were too busy celebrating Retzkys big 8th birthday.

Phone calls from relatives and friends, opening presents and eating halloween candy filled the day. (oh yeah...and school and hockey practise)

Basically...overall good fun. We are having the big Par-tay on saturday. Hopefully we will get to see all of the Rider game before it starts at 4:30. He decided himself that he wanted to try curling this year...???? So for an hour we will give it a shot!!!

Happy birthday, buddy!!!