Quick note! I'm at work and will keep this simple and straight to the point.
Last night, I was driving home from the city with the boys, and I was visiting with my mom on the cell. She hasn't been feeling good lately, and I was checking up on her. She's home alone this week while my dad is out here helping out with farming stuff between me and my brothers house. I had this feeling that there was more going on than the doctors had told her, and wasn't impressed with the treatment she was receiving. Needless to say, my God-given intuition kicked in-yes, Rol, you read that right- and thought maybe there was something else going on. So, I came to work today, discussed this issue with some friends at work, made some phone calls, and told my mom to present to her local ER. Thus said, she had some fluid drained from her lungs to relieve her shortness of breath, and we'll see how it goes. Admission to hospital is the word. And I'm stuck at work, while my dad is out here, unable to drive home, due to his poor vision at this point. (cataract surgery this summer). Feels pretty useless to be at work when you're needed somewhere else. Actually, I guess I'm not needed somewhere else. My brother and his wife will take my dad south, and I'll communicate by phone. So remember my mom in your thoughts and prayers please. I'm sure it'll work out. Tough to have a sick parentn somewhere when there's no immediate family to help out. It's been an interesting experiment!
Back to work!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
clock is ticking....
Tuesday morning. Why is do I have this feeling of slight unease?? Maybe it has something to do with Saturday coming up a little too fast?? Thoughts like is this the right thing, or will we get 'shellacked'? (how do you spell that anyway?) Too late to back out now. Let's just get it over with. Would be kind of nice to go to sleep and wake up on Monday morning. Have it all over with. Not the work necessarily. But the anxiety. Have to focus on the positive and the reality of good things.
This past weekend was spent...... guess what???......going to the city. What a wonderful day on Sunday. We got to go as a family. Enjoyed a lunch with friends, and then off to the rinks. Took Kyle to his practice and found out someone had messed with the scheduling and our team was out some ice time. So, we took Jayde to his practice. Good thing it was a joint practice day, and hadn't made the trip for 'fun'!
Yesterday, was work day at home. Cut grass, worked with odd jobs in the yard, some sale prep., cooked, laundry, chased in an errant steer, the likes. Today, I'm off to town for some last minute pickups for Saturday, cleaning in my house, cut more grass, clean my bathrooms, and get ready to take the boys to hockey tonight. And, I'm hoping to plant out my flowers. Surely the frost is over now, right? I better plant them out before the dog thinks that soft bed he's sleeping on is a permanent fixture. Yeah, my flowers are quite the soft mattress for him, when I cover them due to frost warnings!! I'm not impressed.
Off to work tomorrow. Jayde starts his weekend tournament on Thursday afternoon. And then it's full speed ahead for the weekend. Juggling act, once again.
Someone wake me when its over, ok?
This past weekend was spent...... guess what???......going to the city. What a wonderful day on Sunday. We got to go as a family. Enjoyed a lunch with friends, and then off to the rinks. Took Kyle to his practice and found out someone had messed with the scheduling and our team was out some ice time. So, we took Jayde to his practice. Good thing it was a joint practice day, and hadn't made the trip for 'fun'!
Yesterday, was work day at home. Cut grass, worked with odd jobs in the yard, some sale prep., cooked, laundry, chased in an errant steer, the likes. Today, I'm off to town for some last minute pickups for Saturday, cleaning in my house, cut more grass, clean my bathrooms, and get ready to take the boys to hockey tonight. And, I'm hoping to plant out my flowers. Surely the frost is over now, right? I better plant them out before the dog thinks that soft bed he's sleeping on is a permanent fixture. Yeah, my flowers are quite the soft mattress for him, when I cover them due to frost warnings!! I'm not impressed.
Off to work tomorrow. Jayde starts his weekend tournament on Thursday afternoon. And then it's full speed ahead for the weekend. Juggling act, once again.
Someone wake me when its over, ok?
Saturday, May 24, 2008
And it's in the ground! Done!
It's Friday night already. Where has this week gone?? I'm on my second night at work. Hopefully everyone stays safe and healthy, that would keep my night quiet at work!
This week has been full of hauling fertilizer and seed, going to the city for hockey, feeding the family, and now working nights. Kyle had an overnight school trip last night, where he had a great time. Jayde stayed at a friends house last night as he had hockey last night, and with me at work, and Del on the field, that just worked out the easiest. Then he went back to hockey again to day with the same friend. I hear everyone made it home tonight at midnight.
Just spoke to Del, and he informs me that we have completed seeding for this year. YAY!!! What a relief. Now we're ready for a light rain. Not 3 inches. Guess its not up to us, is it??
Del will do some seeding tomorrow for my brother. Then its time to concentrate on getting ready for the sale next Saturday.
Kyle has practice in the city tomorrow. So that means I'll go home from work, shower, and take him south. Practice at 1045, and then off ice training at 3. Should make it home for an early evening. I'm hoping to get a nap in somewhere, in some park, or parking lot.
I have no exciting hose stories. I don't even have any cattle chasing stories. I'm actually feeling quite calm right now. Relaxed. I'd love to be in bed. At home. sleeping and snoring!!
Have a wonderful sleep!
This week has been full of hauling fertilizer and seed, going to the city for hockey, feeding the family, and now working nights. Kyle had an overnight school trip last night, where he had a great time. Jayde stayed at a friends house last night as he had hockey last night, and with me at work, and Del on the field, that just worked out the easiest. Then he went back to hockey again to day with the same friend. I hear everyone made it home tonight at midnight.
Just spoke to Del, and he informs me that we have completed seeding for this year. YAY!!! What a relief. Now we're ready for a light rain. Not 3 inches. Guess its not up to us, is it??
Del will do some seeding tomorrow for my brother. Then its time to concentrate on getting ready for the sale next Saturday.
Kyle has practice in the city tomorrow. So that means I'll go home from work, shower, and take him south. Practice at 1045, and then off ice training at 3. Should make it home for an early evening. I'm hoping to get a nap in somewhere, in some park, or parking lot.
I have no exciting hose stories. I don't even have any cattle chasing stories. I'm actually feeling quite calm right now. Relaxed. I'd love to be in bed. At home. sleeping and snoring!!
Have a wonderful sleep!
Monday, May 19, 2008
hoses, bulls, and hockey
Where do I even start? It has been an eventful week!
Spring tea: Went very well. Had an amazing array of food contributions! And plenty of volunteers to make it all work out. Then, the kids did an awesome job at their festival pieces. What a great bunch of kids and staff!
I left clean up early to get onto my field work. Thank you to those who stayed and cleaned up to the bitter end. I went home, to go to town with the grain truck to get fertilizer. Got home to move some more cattle to pasture, and then put together supper. (Thankfully Jayde went to his practice in the city with Dennis, and went there after school already.) Then, I went to help Del with hooking up water in the pasture. Till now, we've had to fill up a water tank every day or two for them. So, now we were going to hook it up so it would pump from the well to the tank automatically. Sounds like an easy project, huh?? Well, it only got interesting for me! What's it with me and hoses?? There's a drainage ditch that runs through our pasture. Like 20-30 feet wide. And we had to get a hose across this ditch. So Del goes to one side with a 100' roll of hose. I'm on the other side ready to help him. I'm thinking I'm so smart, I've put on my farm rubber boots, so I can step to the edge of the water without getting my feet wet. Del starts unfurling this hose across the expanse of water. And I'm supposed to catch it on the other side. so imagine a black hose thats used to be in a coil, coming at you, and you're to catch it. I'm on the edge of the water, that has at least a foot drop off from the grass where I'm standing, and into the water. Del has tossed it at least 5 times, and it's not come into my grasp. He's getting frustrated, and I'm thinking I have to get it! So, one time, it comes close, and I touch it, and it floats away just out of my reach. The next time, I'm gonna get it! So there it is, in my hand and I'm thinking, YES! My feet slip and slide off the edge of the grass into the water and there I go. Into water, that's a little COLD! Soaked fromt the chest down. But, I had the hose! Finished that project and now its done! Went home for a warm shower. Ended that day by getting Jayde.
Thursday morning-now I'm nominated to take two bull to the vet to be semen checked. So, we load them on the trailer, hooked up to the tractor, and I go to town. Del told me I just needed to drop them off, and about 1/2 hour later I'd be ready to go home. I had asked him if I could watch what they do. He told me I'd have to ask them. Well, it's my lucky day. I got to unload the first bull. Chased him into the holding chute, (with great reluctance!), got to hold the machine that does the work, and then I got to do it all over again with the other bull. Loaded them back up and went home-by noon. Let me tell you, those bulls did not appreciate the procedure. For those of you-like me-who hadn't seen this done before, it was quite the experience. I got to stand at the bulls back end and hold this massive rocket looking thingy, vibrator, with an electrical cord, hooked to a black box, that emits electrical shocks. My, those things bucked with the first few shocks. The vet had told me to hold that thing so it wouldn't come out. Me, with one post between me and that big back end with two legs kicking. I was so relieved when that was over! My husband owes me for that experience!
I did make it home, to do something that afternoon, I can't remember what anymore. Actually, I think I might have napped for an hour. Supper, and then off to the city with the 3 hockey boys.
Friday, I did some farm stuff in the morning, and left by 10 to take Jayde to the city for his 2 games-tournament started for the weekend. Got home at 11. Saturday-I decided to send Jayde to his 2 games, with Dennis. I needed to stay home and get some work done. It was a power working day. Burnt straw, hauled seed and fertilizer, tilled some garden, laundry, planted some plants, cleaned the garage, cut grass, housework, cooked..........Productive day!
Sunday-out the door by 730. Jayde had a game at 10 and 615. Had a nap at my nieces apartment between games. Home by 1030. It's amazing how driving and doing nothing can get so tiring!
Monday morning-it's drizzling lightly, and its so nice to have a laid back morning. Jayde doesn't have any hockey today, and Kyle has only a practice tonight. So, we get to be home till 4. Must be time to clean up the massive pile of mail and newspapers that's taken over my dining table. The boys had a wonderful sleep in! Hope they enjoyed it cuz its the last one for awhile!
My parents have been out this weekend, and they've been coming by to check up on Kyle, while we've been out. Del has 2/3 of the seeding done. He's been going strong! Another couple of days should wrap it up. My brother has been helping us out and has been a great help!
I'm gonna get going and tackle that paper pile!!! Have a good day!
Spring tea: Went very well. Had an amazing array of food contributions! And plenty of volunteers to make it all work out. Then, the kids did an awesome job at their festival pieces. What a great bunch of kids and staff!
I left clean up early to get onto my field work. Thank you to those who stayed and cleaned up to the bitter end. I went home, to go to town with the grain truck to get fertilizer. Got home to move some more cattle to pasture, and then put together supper. (Thankfully Jayde went to his practice in the city with Dennis, and went there after school already.) Then, I went to help Del with hooking up water in the pasture. Till now, we've had to fill up a water tank every day or two for them. So, now we were going to hook it up so it would pump from the well to the tank automatically. Sounds like an easy project, huh?? Well, it only got interesting for me! What's it with me and hoses?? There's a drainage ditch that runs through our pasture. Like 20-30 feet wide. And we had to get a hose across this ditch. So Del goes to one side with a 100' roll of hose. I'm on the other side ready to help him. I'm thinking I'm so smart, I've put on my farm rubber boots, so I can step to the edge of the water without getting my feet wet. Del starts unfurling this hose across the expanse of water. And I'm supposed to catch it on the other side. so imagine a black hose thats used to be in a coil, coming at you, and you're to catch it. I'm on the edge of the water, that has at least a foot drop off from the grass where I'm standing, and into the water. Del has tossed it at least 5 times, and it's not come into my grasp. He's getting frustrated, and I'm thinking I have to get it! So, one time, it comes close, and I touch it, and it floats away just out of my reach. The next time, I'm gonna get it! So there it is, in my hand and I'm thinking, YES! My feet slip and slide off the edge of the grass into the water and there I go. Into water, that's a little COLD! Soaked fromt the chest down. But, I had the hose! Finished that project and now its done! Went home for a warm shower. Ended that day by getting Jayde.
Thursday morning-now I'm nominated to take two bull to the vet to be semen checked. So, we load them on the trailer, hooked up to the tractor, and I go to town. Del told me I just needed to drop them off, and about 1/2 hour later I'd be ready to go home. I had asked him if I could watch what they do. He told me I'd have to ask them. Well, it's my lucky day. I got to unload the first bull. Chased him into the holding chute, (with great reluctance!), got to hold the machine that does the work, and then I got to do it all over again with the other bull. Loaded them back up and went home-by noon. Let me tell you, those bulls did not appreciate the procedure. For those of you-like me-who hadn't seen this done before, it was quite the experience. I got to stand at the bulls back end and hold this massive rocket looking thingy, vibrator, with an electrical cord, hooked to a black box, that emits electrical shocks. My, those things bucked with the first few shocks. The vet had told me to hold that thing so it wouldn't come out. Me, with one post between me and that big back end with two legs kicking. I was so relieved when that was over! My husband owes me for that experience!
I did make it home, to do something that afternoon, I can't remember what anymore. Actually, I think I might have napped for an hour. Supper, and then off to the city with the 3 hockey boys.
Friday, I did some farm stuff in the morning, and left by 10 to take Jayde to the city for his 2 games-tournament started for the weekend. Got home at 11. Saturday-I decided to send Jayde to his 2 games, with Dennis. I needed to stay home and get some work done. It was a power working day. Burnt straw, hauled seed and fertilizer, tilled some garden, laundry, planted some plants, cleaned the garage, cut grass, housework, cooked..........Productive day!
Sunday-out the door by 730. Jayde had a game at 10 and 615. Had a nap at my nieces apartment between games. Home by 1030. It's amazing how driving and doing nothing can get so tiring!
Monday morning-it's drizzling lightly, and its so nice to have a laid back morning. Jayde doesn't have any hockey today, and Kyle has only a practice tonight. So, we get to be home till 4. Must be time to clean up the massive pile of mail and newspapers that's taken over my dining table. The boys had a wonderful sleep in! Hope they enjoyed it cuz its the last one for awhile!
My parents have been out this weekend, and they've been coming by to check up on Kyle, while we've been out. Del has 2/3 of the seeding done. He's been going strong! Another couple of days should wrap it up. My brother has been helping us out and has been a great help!
I'm gonna get going and tackle that paper pile!!! Have a good day!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
My wonderful day at home-kind of!
Yay! I'm home again this morning! Yesterday, I had almost all day at home. I had a massage in town in the morning, and then I did a bunch of 'farm stuff' pickups. You know a couple of things needed for the farm, can turn into quite the ordeal. "oh, we don't have this in stock;should we order it, or do you want this instead? Or, do you want to try someplace else?" And on it goes! I even got to go out for lunch with Del. This was so much fun! We hadn't done that in a long time! Finally, made it home for 130! Then, I actually got in a short walk, and then I was inside. The house. Not the truck!
I baked. Some wonderful cinnamon buns, poppy seed rolls, granola squares, and some cream puffs-that didn't puff. I even did laundry, and finally I cleaned the bathrooms. I'm sure you all wanted to know the nitty gritty! But it was exciting for me. Then to top a wonderful day-Andrea and Garvis stopped in for coffee, or iced tea, as it usually is at our house. That was a great finish to the day.
Michelle agreed to take Kyle and Blayze to the schools festival highlights concert last night, so I could finish up my stuff at home. I was so relieved when she agreed, cuz I really needed to do some of this at home. The boys' class had to do their orff piece, and their gr. 5-7 choir had to sing. I'm sure they did a wonderful job. Their class is so good at that kind of thing. Before you start thinking I'm such a stupid mother for not going to watch, I get to see it all tomorrow at the annual spring tea. I even get to go for 9 am, as the PAC is responsible for set up and preparing all the food for this event. So, there goes a day away......... :-)
Today, I think i'm gonna finish up a few more things at home, and then I think I'm going to the local green house. I love looking for flowers. All that color in the green house, is amazing!!
Hope you'll have a wonderful day! I'm off to check my phone for texts-its beeping!!!
I baked. Some wonderful cinnamon buns, poppy seed rolls, granola squares, and some cream puffs-that didn't puff. I even did laundry, and finally I cleaned the bathrooms. I'm sure you all wanted to know the nitty gritty! But it was exciting for me. Then to top a wonderful day-Andrea and Garvis stopped in for coffee, or iced tea, as it usually is at our house. That was a great finish to the day.
Michelle agreed to take Kyle and Blayze to the schools festival highlights concert last night, so I could finish up my stuff at home. I was so relieved when she agreed, cuz I really needed to do some of this at home. The boys' class had to do their orff piece, and their gr. 5-7 choir had to sing. I'm sure they did a wonderful job. Their class is so good at that kind of thing. Before you start thinking I'm such a stupid mother for not going to watch, I get to see it all tomorrow at the annual spring tea. I even get to go for 9 am, as the PAC is responsible for set up and preparing all the food for this event. So, there goes a day away......... :-)
Today, I think i'm gonna finish up a few more things at home, and then I think I'm going to the local green house. I love looking for flowers. All that color in the green house, is amazing!!
Hope you'll have a wonderful day! I'm off to check my phone for texts-its beeping!!!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all of you. It's kind of nice to celebrate moms, but know if you're not a mom, you still get some credit, cuz without all of you, we wouldn't be who we are!
So, it's Sunday morning, the sun is out, and I'm at work. I could tell you what's been keeping me busy, but its like a broken record at this point. Work, Farm, Hockey......... With a few perks thrown in.
Friday, my niece, Michelle, graduated from her LPN program. I'm so excited for her. All my life I've tried to persuade her to do something non-nursing, and then of course like any child, she does just that! She's going to be very good at her job. She has a genuine caring attitude, she doesn't hold back from a difficult task, and she's got a great smile. Her patients are going to love her. So, when Friday came around, I knew I wouldn't miss the event, because its a big deal to her. I was so proud! And, to top it off, she got a call from work on Saturday afternoon to work that night. This is before her interview for a job, which is Monday. Talk about the cart before the horse, eh?? A paycheck is on its way!
So, I was so embarrassed Friday evening. I've been going like a banshee, (does that word still exist??), and we once again went away on Friday evening. No, not to hockey. This time it was a birthday party. For Onyx! He's going to be 3! This is a special event, as he's like an extension of our family. He's such a great kid. Character!! Anyway, had a great time at the party, until my eyes didn't want to stay open anymore. I had my contacts in , and hadn't brought my glasses, so I had to leave my contacts in. I was seeing blurry and could barely open my eyes to look past the 'double vision'! You know that feeling when you can't stand it?? So, I take the easy chair in the living room, where the lights are out, and the men are watching TV and Visiting. I felt like I was so rude. Eventually we went home, where we all, all 4 us, stumbled and fell into our beds!! Don't think anyone gave much thought to anything else.
Del got on the field yesterday with the air seeder. So, another grain year has started. I've had to go to town for parts a couple times, and picked up fertilizer with the grain truck. I even wrestled with this massive air seeder hose, beside the road. Some very kind man stopped by to help me. I was so frustrated, I almost threw out the hose beside the road and left it there for someone to take. Only picturing Dels face, with the story, made me take that thing home. And the look on his face when I drove into the farm yard was priceless. I had this hose behind my head, out the passenger window, strapped onto the mirror, and tucked under the grain box. How embarrassing! I don't know how wide this hose is, but maybe 8-10 inches wide, and stiff. Maybe 20 feet long???? It wasn't pretty! But it sure must have been funny to watch! I can say that now!
Yesterday I made up for some lost sleeping time. After Kyle's game, I took the boys to the next rink for Jayde's practice. There we had lunch-that I brought from home- and I napped. Then we went for a little ride, and came back, and I napped another 1 1/2 hours. Felt so good to drive home and not be nodding off! Got home, and found my mom and dad in my garden. They planted some of it. Potatoes, and such. I am seeding all of lettuce, spinach, and dill. Hope I can keep that under control. Then I spent the evening on the field, helping Del. Today, at work it's like I'm on holiday, cuz I don't need to drive!
So, the boys have to miss their hockey today. I'm working, Del's working, and anyone else who would consider help drive, is busy. Can't understand why anyone would have a life with plans, especially on Mother's Day! :-) Good for them. So, the kids aren't impressed, but such is life.
Hope everyone has a fantastic day!
So, it's Sunday morning, the sun is out, and I'm at work. I could tell you what's been keeping me busy, but its like a broken record at this point. Work, Farm, Hockey......... With a few perks thrown in.
Friday, my niece, Michelle, graduated from her LPN program. I'm so excited for her. All my life I've tried to persuade her to do something non-nursing, and then of course like any child, she does just that! She's going to be very good at her job. She has a genuine caring attitude, she doesn't hold back from a difficult task, and she's got a great smile. Her patients are going to love her. So, when Friday came around, I knew I wouldn't miss the event, because its a big deal to her. I was so proud! And, to top it off, she got a call from work on Saturday afternoon to work that night. This is before her interview for a job, which is Monday. Talk about the cart before the horse, eh?? A paycheck is on its way!
So, I was so embarrassed Friday evening. I've been going like a banshee, (does that word still exist??), and we once again went away on Friday evening. No, not to hockey. This time it was a birthday party. For Onyx! He's going to be 3! This is a special event, as he's like an extension of our family. He's such a great kid. Character!! Anyway, had a great time at the party, until my eyes didn't want to stay open anymore. I had my contacts in , and hadn't brought my glasses, so I had to leave my contacts in. I was seeing blurry and could barely open my eyes to look past the 'double vision'! You know that feeling when you can't stand it?? So, I take the easy chair in the living room, where the lights are out, and the men are watching TV and Visiting. I felt like I was so rude. Eventually we went home, where we all, all 4 us, stumbled and fell into our beds!! Don't think anyone gave much thought to anything else.
Del got on the field yesterday with the air seeder. So, another grain year has started. I've had to go to town for parts a couple times, and picked up fertilizer with the grain truck. I even wrestled with this massive air seeder hose, beside the road. Some very kind man stopped by to help me. I was so frustrated, I almost threw out the hose beside the road and left it there for someone to take. Only picturing Dels face, with the story, made me take that thing home. And the look on his face when I drove into the farm yard was priceless. I had this hose behind my head, out the passenger window, strapped onto the mirror, and tucked under the grain box. How embarrassing! I don't know how wide this hose is, but maybe 8-10 inches wide, and stiff. Maybe 20 feet long???? It wasn't pretty! But it sure must have been funny to watch! I can say that now!
Yesterday I made up for some lost sleeping time. After Kyle's game, I took the boys to the next rink for Jayde's practice. There we had lunch-that I brought from home- and I napped. Then we went for a little ride, and came back, and I napped another 1 1/2 hours. Felt so good to drive home and not be nodding off! Got home, and found my mom and dad in my garden. They planted some of it. Potatoes, and such. I am seeding all of lettuce, spinach, and dill. Hope I can keep that under control. Then I spent the evening on the field, helping Del. Today, at work it's like I'm on holiday, cuz I don't need to drive!
So, the boys have to miss their hockey today. I'm working, Del's working, and anyone else who would consider help drive, is busy. Can't understand why anyone would have a life with plans, especially on Mother's Day! :-) Good for them. So, the kids aren't impressed, but such is life.
Hope everyone has a fantastic day!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Adios!!
Farewell! Good-bye! Auf Wiedersehn!
Yay!!! That batch of unruly animals are gone! And loading went quite well! I'm so relieved they're gone! I'm so done with chasing errant 4 legged animals. Now, we're left with one batch of animals, steers and heifers, to go on pasture, and the cows with babies, about 20, I think. Oh, and the papas of the bunch. Hopefully this is more manageable with the crazy hours this family is keeping.
Today, Jayde stayed home from school to help with the farm work. Hopefully we'll get lots of yard/farm stuff done. Along with house work! All in time so I can take Kyle to his game tonight in the city. The sun is out and its gonna be a great day!
Yay!!! That batch of unruly animals are gone! And loading went quite well! I'm so relieved they're gone! I'm so done with chasing errant 4 legged animals. Now, we're left with one batch of animals, steers and heifers, to go on pasture, and the cows with babies, about 20, I think. Oh, and the papas of the bunch. Hopefully this is more manageable with the crazy hours this family is keeping.
Today, Jayde stayed home from school to help with the farm work. Hopefully we'll get lots of yard/farm stuff done. Along with house work! All in time so I can take Kyle to his game tonight in the city. The sun is out and its gonna be a great day!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Unbelievable!!
So, I survived last night at work! It felt like I would die of tiredness before it was over! But, it did end. And I drove home, hanging on with my eyes half open. I get out of my vehicle at home, and I hear a humming sound; like the four wheeler. I'm beside the house and I see the 4 wheeler idling beside the shop. Then Del comes out of the shop onto the ATV and drives to the house. I look at him, and think, hmmmm, he looks pretty spry and awake for having just gotten up! I ask him, where he's off to, and he replies he's been everywhere. You're not gonna believe it-THE **** STEERS GOT OUT AGAIN! Like will this never end??? Apparently Del had been having a great sleep when the phone rang @ 6 am. He's wondering what in the world, cuz it never rings at that time if I'm already at work. He answers and its a lady who lives down the road. Her husband had phoned her on his way to work, and told her to call us and let us know our cattle were out. So, Del was up in a flash, calling the boys! Apparently Kyle shot out of bed, and Jayde, well, he wasn't impressed. They had just gotten those animals back in when I got home! I'm so glad I was at work. So, the boys were wide awake to go to school today. They had their morning work out as well. So, it looked like the animals had wandered all night. It's not like they're racing around. It's like they're meandering around! We've never had a bunch like this. You may think the fence must be terrible, but its not! It's like they work at a spot in the fence, and get a couple boards off and out they go. Kyle was explaining to me tonight when we were on the road, how they must have gotten thru the fence. I think everyone will be quite relieved when Thursday is over, as we are planning to ship them on Thursday morning. I can hardly wait!
So, I slept for a few hours this morning, and then I had enough of the phone ringing, and I got up. Did some piddle stuff this afternoon, made supper, and headed to the city with Kyle. Picked up one of my nieces, dropped Kyle at the rink, and then Michelle and I went grocery shopping. And plant shopping. I had a great time with her. Remember what its like to be a student and shop for groceries. Or to just shop for 1 person. It's a little different when the family needs to be fed as well. She finished her last day of nursing today. Her grad is on Friday! Congratulations, Michelle. You're going to be an awesome nurse!
Now I'm back at work. 8 hour night. I can hardly wait for 7 am. I know I'll be ready to drop into bed when I get home. I'll be ready before I get home! :-) Guess what???! No hockey practice tomorrow! Only a meeting in the evening. I'm hoping it will be a quick PAC mtg, so I can go home and be lazy. Enjoy my bed!!!
Bought some plants tonight. Some perennials and a couple of annuals. Either Canadian Tire hadn't gotten alot of plants in, or they were picked out already. I'm hoping to get to the local greenhouse in the next couple of days. I love gardening at this time of year. Until I have to plant the beautiful plants out! I love shopping and dreaming about plants when they're in the greenhouse. They never seem to do as well when I get them home. I don't think I have inherited my mothers green thumb. Oh, well. I still enjoy them! It's amazing how quick the little shoots are coming up at home. Sunshine a little warm temperatures!
Enough! I hope the next time I post, I can post about the cattle behaving, the steers being shipped, Del seeding in the field, and the like....... Time will tell! We can only hope for now.
So, I slept for a few hours this morning, and then I had enough of the phone ringing, and I got up. Did some piddle stuff this afternoon, made supper, and headed to the city with Kyle. Picked up one of my nieces, dropped Kyle at the rink, and then Michelle and I went grocery shopping. And plant shopping. I had a great time with her. Remember what its like to be a student and shop for groceries. Or to just shop for 1 person. It's a little different when the family needs to be fed as well. She finished her last day of nursing today. Her grad is on Friday! Congratulations, Michelle. You're going to be an awesome nurse!
Now I'm back at work. 8 hour night. I can hardly wait for 7 am. I know I'll be ready to drop into bed when I get home. I'll be ready before I get home! :-) Guess what???! No hockey practice tomorrow! Only a meeting in the evening. I'm hoping it will be a quick PAC mtg, so I can go home and be lazy. Enjoy my bed!!!
Bought some plants tonight. Some perennials and a couple of annuals. Either Canadian Tire hadn't gotten alot of plants in, or they were picked out already. I'm hoping to get to the local greenhouse in the next couple of days. I love gardening at this time of year. Until I have to plant the beautiful plants out! I love shopping and dreaming about plants when they're in the greenhouse. They never seem to do as well when I get them home. I don't think I have inherited my mothers green thumb. Oh, well. I still enjoy them! It's amazing how quick the little shoots are coming up at home. Sunshine a little warm temperatures!
Enough! I hope the next time I post, I can post about the cattle behaving, the steers being shipped, Del seeding in the field, and the like....... Time will tell! We can only hope for now.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Here we are-early Tuesday morning, and Imean early. Like 1 am! The weekend flew by, and Monday was gone too quickly. We spent the weekend back and forth to the city. Monday, the boys didn't have school, so the boys and I slept in. Lucky Del got to go to work. We did some outdoor yard clean up, laundry, baking, cleaning, and such. And then, back to the city. Both boys had practice. I made it back to town for work, (an 8 hr night), while Del came to pick up the boys. Tomorrow the boys will go to school, while I sleep a little, and get ready to take Kyle to practice again, before working tomorrow night.
So I worked 3 shifts last week, and they served as a reminder to me of how precious life is. I think I appreciate most memorable moments, but I realize that you can never appreciate them enough. Moments with friends and family are special, and should never be taken for granted. I know you can't live life morbidly, but we need to make use of each moment we're given. Yeah, obviously I had some rough moments at work. Some days are more like that than others.
I don't want t sound like my mother, but another situation came up last week, that was also a reminder to enjoy the family you have. The tournament that Kyle was in, turned out to be a last minute fund-raiser for a little boy in the city who was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. Some of the kids on Kyle's team played hockey with this young man during the winter, and now are dealing with having a sick friend. Apparently this young man will be required to go to Vancouver for treatment, and costs will add up quickly for this family, to make this happen. So teams were putting money together for this family, as well as 50/50's and a silent auction were done to help raise funds. Just another reminder to us-love and enjoy your kids.
You know, I can't post too much tonight. It's like my mind is empty after writing the last couple of paragraphs. And I'm too tired to be creative. I better go find another project to work on here. Gotta keep my eyes open and my mind alert!!!
Hope you're all enjoying your beds!
So I worked 3 shifts last week, and they served as a reminder to me of how precious life is. I think I appreciate most memorable moments, but I realize that you can never appreciate them enough. Moments with friends and family are special, and should never be taken for granted. I know you can't live life morbidly, but we need to make use of each moment we're given. Yeah, obviously I had some rough moments at work. Some days are more like that than others.
I don't want t sound like my mother, but another situation came up last week, that was also a reminder to enjoy the family you have. The tournament that Kyle was in, turned out to be a last minute fund-raiser for a little boy in the city who was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. Some of the kids on Kyle's team played hockey with this young man during the winter, and now are dealing with having a sick friend. Apparently this young man will be required to go to Vancouver for treatment, and costs will add up quickly for this family, to make this happen. So teams were putting money together for this family, as well as 50/50's and a silent auction were done to help raise funds. Just another reminder to us-love and enjoy your kids.
You know, I can't post too much tonight. It's like my mind is empty after writing the last couple of paragraphs. And I'm too tired to be creative. I better go find another project to work on here. Gotta keep my eyes open and my mind alert!!!
Hope you're all enjoying your beds!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
1 month to go!
May 1st! Spring is here! My life has been alot of the same-hockey, work, cattle, hockey, work, cattle...... I'm back at work today and tomorrow. The evenings the last couple of weeks have consisted of someone from our family going to the city. Either one, two, three, or all of us. Del is staying home a bit more as his schedule is a little full with working full-time, looking after the cattle, and trying to get ready for seeding. Some days just don't have enough hours. The boys have had many practices and games. This weekend Kyle has a tournament in the city, while Jayde has practices. I'm hoping to be back in time on Saturday, to actually get some yard work done. I love this time of year when the perennials come up! I actually bought some plants at Costco the other day. I couldn't resist!
So, yesterday, we got in our cattle chase for the week. So create this mental picture-cows with newborn calves, lively steers, broken fence, and spring thaw-meaning deep mud and ****! Those **** steers broke the fence between them and the cows that were calving and decided to move to the other side of the fence. Kinda funny when you think of it later!! Not funny yesterday. Took 3 hours to sort them out of there! Poor little babies. We had to take it easy while sorting so the little ones wouldn't get trampled! I felt like opening the gates and chasing the cattle on out of the fence and run them down the road! Right to Rol's-just kidding!!! I think we're gonna ship those animals!
The boys have done their solo poetry pieces at festival this week. Both did very well. I'm always so proud of our schools kids. They are usually well behaved and respectful at festival. I was frustrated yesterday,when I watched some of the other schools kids-they could have used some 'tuning in'. Kudos to our great teachers for the respectful attitude they bring out in the kids!
So, May 31 is fast approaching! The sale! Are we ready?? not nearly! It's kind of hard to get ready for the sale while the yard is covered in water and mud. Oh, well, we will be ready when the time comes. 30 days! Some days its tempting to just sell every piece, instead of trying to decide what do we need to keep, or should we give it up.
I've had some moments this last while, wondering if moving to 'no man's land' wouldn't be fun. Just to get away from it all. Take all the people you want with you and then be gone!! Sounds good, doesn't it? Ok, enough dreaming!
Got to go back to work. I'm off at 3 today, and then I need to take Kyle to his game in the city tonight. Del's gonna be home tonight, making a road in the farm yard, to get over the water/mud situation!
So, yesterday, we got in our cattle chase for the week. So create this mental picture-cows with newborn calves, lively steers, broken fence, and spring thaw-meaning deep mud and ****! Those **** steers broke the fence between them and the cows that were calving and decided to move to the other side of the fence. Kinda funny when you think of it later!! Not funny yesterday. Took 3 hours to sort them out of there! Poor little babies. We had to take it easy while sorting so the little ones wouldn't get trampled! I felt like opening the gates and chasing the cattle on out of the fence and run them down the road! Right to Rol's-just kidding!!! I think we're gonna ship those animals!
The boys have done their solo poetry pieces at festival this week. Both did very well. I'm always so proud of our schools kids. They are usually well behaved and respectful at festival. I was frustrated yesterday,when I watched some of the other schools kids-they could have used some 'tuning in'. Kudos to our great teachers for the respectful attitude they bring out in the kids!
So, May 31 is fast approaching! The sale! Are we ready?? not nearly! It's kind of hard to get ready for the sale while the yard is covered in water and mud. Oh, well, we will be ready when the time comes. 30 days! Some days its tempting to just sell every piece, instead of trying to decide what do we need to keep, or should we give it up.
I've had some moments this last while, wondering if moving to 'no man's land' wouldn't be fun. Just to get away from it all. Take all the people you want with you and then be gone!! Sounds good, doesn't it? Ok, enough dreaming!
Got to go back to work. I'm off at 3 today, and then I need to take Kyle to his game in the city tonight. Del's gonna be home tonight, making a road in the farm yard, to get over the water/mud situation!
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