Can you believe it??? It's Nov. 12 already???!!! Where does time go?? I've been at home once in awhile this last week, but it seems the computer is one of the last places I end up at! :-) What has this family been doing?? Hmmm, let me think. Work, school, hockey, work, school, hockey,.....once in a while someone cooks, bakes, cleans, and does laundry, and then its work, school, and hockey........I've actually had some days off, but they've not been at home much. I've taken a couple of vehicles in for some much needed tire replacements. I went to the city last week with my parents for moms oncologist appt. That was interesting! The CT results had not come back. So, it was difficult to make any definitive plans regarding chemo. (Yes, we're still waiting to hear from them!) By the way, my dad does not do waiting well!! My mom was quite anxious over the fact she is losing more weight. I guess thats something that she feels is indicative of her disease process.
This last Saturday & Sunday, Del & I had the interesting experience of 'going north' with the Ice Dawgs team. The bus left town at 9 am on Saturday morning, and arrived at our destination by 5 pm. Had a couple of hours for supper and warm up and the young men played a game at 8. Then after the game, it was back on the bus for another hour ride to our night destination. Sunday morning it was breakfast at 10, and the game at 130. Supper followed the game, and on the road home at 6. Arrived back in town at 145 am. Those poor city kids who didn't get in until 4 am!!! Must have been a tough day at work and university for them. It was fun to go on a road trip with the crew. Plenty of time to get to know more about the young men who love the game of hockey. Interesting to see what drives different people. Everyone has a story, you know!!! And everyone needs to feel like there's someone ready to be there and listen! I have to say, being the one female among 27 males, there was no doubt I would be cared for! They are an awesome bunch of young men. Respectful and caring for the needs of the people around them. The arenas and facilities we were in were also cared for. Clean and well maintained. But, the ride was long!! Trees upon trees upon trees. Long stretches of road with nothing but trees. Can't say I'd want to go up there very often, never mind live up there. Imagine where you'd end up if you'd drive the 8 hours to the west, east, or the south!! But, I went north, and I'm glad I got to go! Michelle stayed home with the boys and ensured they were cared for. A big thank you to Dale and Dennis, for hauling the boys to and from their games on Saturday. Sunday, Michelle took them to the local rink. Yes, the boys hockey schedules, have two games scheduled per weekend. That does make it fairly busy.
Yesterday, a day off for everyone. A time of remembrance. A time for respect. What a day to show honor to those who have fought, and those that are still fighting for freedom. I'm not a typical conservative here. I have extreme respect for those who have fought wars. It must take extreme courage and love for your country, to serve it in this way. Would I want to send my boys??? No, but I don't think any parent wants to send their kids into a danger zone. I do appreciate, salute, and have deep gratitude for those that have served and fought for our freedom. To those that are now fighting for someone elses freedom, we are indebted. It's difficult for me to imagine the horrors that people go thru on a daily basis, in this modern age.
Yesterday was also my 2 nieces birthdays. Twins actually. Alyssa and Michelle. 23 years???!!! I remember the day they were born. Blustery day-light snow, wind-was the last combining day of that wet year!! These two girls are such a blessing!!!! I am so proud of them. They are as close as I'm going to get to having girls. Great attitudes, hard working, positive, ........ and they even get passed off as my sisters!! Lucky me! I know both of them read this-so-girls, you are the best! You are both special is so many different ways. I love you both very much!!!! Yeah, you can bring out the Kleenex now!!
The boys had their first parent teacher conference of the year, this evening. Well, lets say that nothing really changes with my two. Gym-top of the class. Neatness and organization-not the top of the class. And, both of them are having issues with English/language arts. Not surprising. It's not my strong suit, and I'm supposed to find a way to encourage them with it!! Del and I will have to come up with a plan to motivate both of them to spend a little more time on essays, stories, and other writing projects. It's so easy to take the easy way out and then in the end, you wish you'd actually checked for spelling and grammatical errors. Grrrr. Guess those extra minutes would be helpful. Okay, I also admit, that I expect a fair bit from the kids. Sometimes, I even expect too much. Yeah, I'm a type A personality. But, if you don't push them to do well, and expect them to do their best, who will???? :-) I try to be very careful on not pushing too hard, and definitely not comparing the two boys. They are both very different and very much the same, all at the same time. Both unique. And they don't need to be reminded of how the other is doing. They do enough of that on their own!
I'm getting long winded........
Today, I was in the city with a good friend. Had an awesome time.
Thank you Andrea-for being an awesome friend!
Thank you Linda-for the best walk the other night!!
Thank you Michelle-for being an amazing neighbour, 'baby-sitter', and fellow employee!
Thank you Beth-for the sweet texts you send my way, and your honesty.
Family is so special. I don't ever want to take my husband and boys for granted. God blessed me with an amazing family. Del, Jayde, and Kyle-I am so grateful for each of you!! I love you dearly!!
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