Into October already.......how time goes!! Between working fulltime+, harvesting, and chauffeuring the boys, the days are getting shorter and definitely getting cooler. September was such a treat after the summer coolness. We certainly enjoyed the sunshine and balmy temps. Now its from spring weather directly to winter, it seems. Forecasting rain and snow for the next few days. Time will tell what will actually develop.
The boys are attending school faithfully, even tho they still insist they are not enjoying it. :-) With Jayde being cut from city hockey tryouts, he has taken on the role of playing JV volleyball, as well as playing with the varsity team. Last weeks tournament saw him coming home with a huge smile due to the challenges of playing against other tall kids. It also brought him home with another injury. The weekend before did him in with strep thoat and a neck/shoulder injury following a hit in hockey. This weekend a jump at the volleyball net, to block the ball, resulted in the opposing team member landing on Jayde's leg on the way down. Resulting in a bruised and very painful leg. But a good tape job, and he played the day to completion, on one foot. And with a smile!!! Kyle started hockey again last night with the regular minor hockey league. His age group at school has started after school volleyball as well. So, both boys are loving their after school activities. WEdnesday night, had them both at youth at church. They need a parent to drive them around full-time!!! No joke!
Del's job is picking up steam. Its amazing how some farmers can bounce back, and once again plan ahead to next year. Yes, its time for farmers to make cropping decisions for the next year, and seed needs to be ordered accordingly. I'm so proud of my husband, for doing an exceptional job at this!!!
Me......I'm just trying to fit in where its needed. I tried to help del with hauling grain and baling straw on my days off. Yes, we did get some combining done between breakdowns and rain showers. Work has been busy. Full house. And, of course, not enough staff. Sick calls do not people available to work them. Thus, the full timers are expected to pick up the slack. This has been a challenge. I'm curious how the fall and winter will go, with the expected flu season coming. Someone needs to be able to work when someone is sick.......
Thanksgiving weekend this weekend. Always known for good food and family time. Always plenty to be thankful for. First Thanksgiving without Mom. This was her kind of weekend. Always cooking up a storm, and enjoying the family coming together. Went into her pantry the other day and collected some food she had put away, and so she still contributes to the food going onto the table. Not everyone will be able to make it home for the Friesen get together. Too bad. Thats what happens when kids grow up, families enlarge and change........It will still be good, tho!
I can hardly wait to get home to sleep this morning!!! Crazy night shift. I'm stuck here at least an hour longer than my shift as no RN is available to relieve me when my shift is over. Who knows when I'll get away!!! I can always persuade myself Its been a good sleep....
So much to be thankful for today!!! Love my husband and kids!! Love my family and friends!!! Thankful for a warm home!!! Thankful for the beautiful wildlife that crossed the yard yesterday-those deer were amazing! Thankful for a freezer full of food! Thankful for a job that pays! Thankful for a vehicle that gets me home from work! Thankful for the beautiful leaves on the trees!! The list could go on and on.......
Happy Thanksgiving!
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