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Had a wonderful nights sleep, 8 hours even.  However, I just woke up 'on the wrong side of the bed' I guess.  Did not.....at all....want to get out of our fabulously comfy bed.  But work won and I was up and absolutely not raring to go.  And then Nicholas came in as he does most mornings as I'm getting ready....curled up under our covers and who doesn't just want to jump in and snuggle up with their munchkins and just be?  And I did steal a few moments....as I always do.  And then continued on....and Nicholas and I were able to chat away while doing the morning 'rush'.  Shaney was in the best of moods when Nicholas and I went in to get him up.  Jumped right up....again flashing his dimply smiles and thankfully, cooperated getting dressed, teeth brushed, bundled up and out the door.

But it was after that....driving to work....thinking about the day ahead.....the morning I left behind, my munchkins I left behind at daycare.  And well, that just made me edgy....somewhat grumpy and very Monday-like. 

And so, the day continued on....my mind not into my work....wishing I was the one there to wipe Shane's dripping nose from his cold....take Nicholas to school.

I probaly had some wishing they hadn't dropped by my office or I didn't drop by theirs....or sorry - our cubbies....as I went on and on.  Ugh...I almost can't stand listening to myself right now!!!  hehe.

The life of a working Mom, I suppose. 

Johnathon is working today which kind of makes our Sunday not quite feel like Sunday. No family snuggles, tickle fights and wrestling around on the bed. However, it was nice to have company this morning - Shawn, Cheryl and our nephews spent the night. I love when all the boys are all together... when we are all together.

Nicholas was up quite early....happy to have Jack here. Shane slept in, thankfully. I guess it was about 10 minutes before 9 when I went into his room and there he was just snuggled up, looking at me with that big beautiful, dimpled smile....just waiting I suppose. Since he has been in his new big boy bed, he will not get out of it until we come get him. I know....it is quite amazing. And now that I wrote that, I'm afraid it will change. Touching wood, touching wood. So, I jumped into his bed beside him for a yummy snuggle and whoa....it was very wet. Poor thing....just happily resting in his bed even though he was soaking wet...his sheet was soaking wet. Which was odd....his diapers these days are pretty much bone dry when he gets up (yes, I know...get the potty out!).

Anyhow, I guess I just was writing all that to point out just how perfect mornings are when you have that sunshine from your munchkins to start your days off.

Now saying that....as I am writing this, Shane is actually in full on fuss mode. Fussing just to fuss.....which means nap time. Nicholas just said to me Shane is the master of poo and fussing.....hehehe.


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I'm back....fresh sheets on, book read and he's down. Nap time. And my other son, as politely as he could, opted for some Wii time over cuddling with Mommy to watch some tv. He did say though, he would love to after some Wii time.

So, I'm going to take this opportunity to throw some more laundry on and then dive into my new book and just chill for a while.

(oh, and I had to post this pic of the boys wrestling on our bed....they are just too hilarious now with this. And Shane is right in there with the moves...too funny!)

Happy Thanksgiving to All

Not that I need to wait until Thanksgiving comes and let all of you know how much I am thankful for you...each and every one of you...but it is always a time that we all reflect and realize all of our gifts. And I know for me, my true gifts are my family and friends. I wish I saw more of you...I truly do. But, even though some visits may be infrequent...and some becoming more so, those feelings never fade. Thankfully.


Our Thanksgiving this year was spent in Parry Sound at a cottage my parents rented for the family. Mom and Dad have a trailer that they spend alot of time at in the summer not far from where they live in Shawanaga and there they have a few cottage rentals. It was so awesome pulling up to the cottage Saturday with my family there waiting.....and the great spot it was on. On the lake....trees turning....and the anticipation of great time spent with family in the outdoors...the kids running around just enjoying.


The only 'glitch' was Johnathon leaving after Thanksgiving dinner to head home. Although the actual holiday is on Monday, I think most families have their dinner on Sundays...as we did. Johnathon had to work the holiday Monday so we had an almost early dinner (definitely early for our family) on Sunday and then off he went with Oliver in tow to meet up with his Nana....which gave room for our munchkins and I to get home with my brother, Cheryl and the Jackster on Monday.


All in all, we had a nice time....the drive up was stunning watching all the colours unfold the further north we went. However, I didn't take any pics on the way up and where the cottage was, there were alot of evergreens....so not the colours to look out at that I had hoped for but still quite nice.


Saturday = gorgeous fall day! Fun with our boys and our nephews....later some marshmallows around the fire and then the rain came. And the kicker = Sunday. Woke up to some hail and then snow and then hail again!!! Yep. As much as we were all like what the *^$!....really I think we somehow were quite enjoying it. Early...yes....but that I think that is what was cool about it.

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Okay, I wrote that over a week ago...just now getting back to finishing this post.

And I wanted to write....I did. But I'm just having one of those days....a bad day. A really cranky, bitchy day where I'm sure some of those around me were wishing they weren't. And I'm sorry for that. So, best I just end for now. All is well....the boys, Sydney and my honey (although he is having a 'day' himself..) and I will start again fresh hopefully tomorrow.

Love to all of those that take the time to read. Lots of love!

will try again

I actually started writing again last night and was going to post TWO blog entries in One day!! How is that for progress?? However, my Aunt called while I was typing and we got carried away chatting for quite a while so that was the end of that.

I think I mostly just want to update about the bed....Shane's bed. I don't want to go on and on about it but I just find it a very exciting stage. He is so happy about it, you can see it all over his face and in his actions. For both his nap and bedtime yesterday, he jumped right into bed, raised his arms for the blankets and that was it. Out in no time. I don't want to jump the gun but that was a huge sigh of relief! And both after naptime and this morning, he just lies in bed and calls for Mommy....doesn't even get out of the bed until I/Daddy go in....and when we do, he just looks at you with that big, big smile!

Okay...righto....enough....don't want to jinx it!!!!

Yesterday was such a get it done kind of day. We accomplished much and it felt good. I even went for a walk and a Curves workout....a workout on a Sunday. And it felt good.

Some of you have been asking why I haven't posted any pics lately...and the reason is that our monitor for the pc is sick. Again. Johnathon took it in to his buddy that fixed it previously so we should have it back soon, I'm hopeful for today. I only like to upload my pics on that computer and not my laptop.

Over and out...be back soon.

not much going on

It's not very often that we have weekends with no big plans.....and what a treat they are. This weekend has been one of those. My brother and my nephew, Jack,were over Friday night. Nicholas has so been wanting to hang with his cousin and I know Jack with his new red light saber has been itching to get over for a visit to share this new wondrous toy.

Saturday, we were looking forward to the Fall Festival here in town.....so we strolled into town yesterday afternoon after the rain let up and I did know that Newcastle generally is a ghost town after five....but it was only 2ish and well, I guess everyone is made of sugar or something because it was slim pickings for things to see or do. We could not even get a hotdog for the kids. So, we strolled around and Nicholas went down the giant slide a couple of times and well, that was about it.

We do have a goal today - and that is to put together Shanes new big boy bed and get his room all moved around, cleaned up, new pics up, Organized! I ordered new bedding and it came on Friday (they just left it right out on the front porch)...I'm super excited to get it all set up....I love it! I was hoping to find colours in the bedding to match his walls and save us another painting day....will post a pic once it is complete! It will be interesting to see how Shane reacts to this next big step.

So, I have to share this because every Mommy knows this would melt their heart. Nicholas' daycare lady, Lindsay, was asking the kids what their favourite thing to do was. When it was Nicholas' turn, he said giving my Mommy hugs. Awwww....my sweet boy. And hey, I rate over Star Wars!!!

One more cute story....this morning, Shane was sitting in his chair eating breakfast and he wanted Daddy's attention. He said Daddy a couple of times and then it was Daddy-O! Sydney has been saying this for years and then Nicholas followed....and now Shaney. It was so unexpected, I just had to laugh.

One more coffee and then it's time to get busy....Happy Sunday!