I've not disappeared! It's just that there are not enough hours in a day!
Weekend in Vegas-that was interesting! I'll try to keep this short. If you can believe it, I was not nervous for the flight, but I guess I should have been. It started off by not being able to sit together with our cozy group of 5. Del & I got to sit across the aisle from each other, but everyone else was in front or behind, seated separately. How's that for an ominous start??? In the grand scheme of things, I don't think it was a bad flight. The people around us didn't look alarmed at all. But, there's me-wide eyed and stomach in my throat! Palpitations and all! I'm not meant to fly for fun! I'll never forget the look on Andrea's face as she turns in her seat to look at me, and I think our faces mirrored each other. Sheer terror. That turbulence over Denver, Colorado! We did make it to Vegas-Yes, it's safer to fly than drive, I know. As we land, my stomach is trying to find out where it should be. I power up my phone, and 2 minutes later, it rings. Ahhh, the joys of a son who needs to know everyone is ok before he falls asleep. His way of coping since Jayde's accident. So, there' s me, bluffing my way through that conversation-oh, yeah, flight was awesome, all is good, ya-da-ya-da......... drink some hot milk, and go to sleep! (I think it worked for him!) Okay, on to Vegas.......we checked in, we walked, we explored, we ate, we enjoyed the wonderful warm temperatures! Daytime temps of early 20s and nighttime temps of 13/14. Perfect weather!!! We shopped, ate, and walked some more! Del & Mark went on a 2 hr helicopter ride over Vegas, Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. They had the royal treatment as a limo picked them up and brought them back from the airport. I had said before the trip that I was going on that ride, but needless to say, after the flight to Vegas, I knew that wasn't feasible. I wasn't signing on for another anxiety attack, and take away from Del enjoying the sights! So I enjoyed my time on the ground, and loved looking at the pictures Del took. Awesome!!! It would have been beautiful to see! We left Vegas Monday night-flight left there @ 1130. I was dreading this ride! But that was much better. Even a smooth landing in Winnipeg. It's a difficult thing to leave the balmy temperatures of Vegas only to come home to Winnipeg at -20. Okay, it wasn't that cold here, but it felt like it! Got home, to fall into bed and sleep. We had such a wonderful surprise when we got home-the house was immaculate!!! My wonderful niece had spent Monday tidying and cleaning my disaster. That was such an amazing gift! Thank you Michelle and Alyssa for the child care, chaffeurring and all the other stuff you did for us! And thank you to our awesome friends for the great mini-vacation! It was good to get away!
Back to reality in Barkman land-yes, its work, rink, and more of the same. I worked 3 night last week-a friend offered to work my 4th night. Boys played hockey on the weekend. Kyle had 3 games, Jayde had 4 games in 4 days. I had an Ice Dawgs game. Del is back at work every day. The cattle are getting looked after-its so exciting to see the boys being able to do chores independently!
Mom had her treatment on Wednesday-and she is feeling 'poorly'. She feels quite fatigued and worn out. She put it this way-"if you push me with your finger, I'll fall over". It's been quite challenging for her to be unable to maintain a lifestyle shes accustomed to. She's been the Energizer Bunny all these years, and now she's frustrated with the weakness. Dad is still having some difficulties coping. So tough for him to see his best friend struggling!
I'm gearing up to work the next 3 days. It will go by in a flash. Ice Dawgs game tomorrow evening, Kyle's School Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, and 2 Christmas parties on Friday evening. Yes, these will all be attended after work! Thank goodness for Saturday! And no hockey on Saturday, surprisingly enough! As Del said, "it will be a good work day on the farm"! Oh, YAY!!!
8 sleeps till Jayde's surgery. He is not nervous, and I'm not either, yet! My fingers are crossed for no last minute cancellations. Let's get'er over with!
Today is the day to get out the Christmas Tree. So, I'm off to it-Have a good week!
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