Getting Started

Well as I mentioned in a previous post, I am starting to work on making a quilt for Brie. I have been busy ripping seams from some old pants. I bought some fabric (gasp!). Today I started cutting.

So far I am quite pleased with the swiftness of it all. I actually bought a quilting kit off of Ebay for a reasonable price. It included a rotary cutter (sure beats scissors), a square ruler and a cutting board. I got to use it all today and I really like it all.

What does this say about me? I am enjoying QUILTING.

Well I guess technically I haven't started the actual quilting part yet....but it is going to happen.

Eventually.

You see, I have a very bad reputation for starting projects that are over my head/expertise and then I never finish it. I try one very small project and think I am a pro.

My niece is turning 11 this weekend. When my sister was pregnant with her I decided to start a cross-stitch baby announcement. I worked so hard that entire spring and summer while working at camp trying to finish the darn thing.

It never happened. I got tired of it and pushed it to the side, never to pick it up again.

I still feel bad.

It's been 11 years!

I don't think I should bother finishing it now.

Good thing I don't have a deadline for this quilt. Hopefully I will have it finished by the time she graduates school. Hopefully her favorite color is still red.

So Worn Out

Agh!

This is how I feel today. Just AGH!

I cannot wait until preschool is over and I don't have to deal with the politics and non-paying people anymore!!

Why do people think they can put their kids in for free? It's already a great deal, works out to be about $2.00 an hour.

Seriously. If you bounce a cheque...(and it can happen to the best of us) don't ignore it and pretend it will go away. Please!!!! Clear it up promptly. Is this asking too much?!?

I've been harrasing one particular person from last month. Today I got another NSF notification from that person, along with another one from someone else.

As a former banker, I may be slightly opinionated in this matter. However, you can easily check your account history online. Take the initiative! Call me before I have to harass you and kick your kids out of preschool! I've already kicked one kid out (and I hated it, because Brie still talks about him 4 months later) and I would rather not have to do it again.

Thank you.

Is Spring Here?

Finally, it looks like spring may be here.

The wind has picked up and the snow is drying quickly. Just yesterday my front lawn was still mostly covered in snow. Today? It is almost gone. Hurray!!

These are some pics of our wonderful walk yesterday. There aren't too many places in town to walk around so we usually go either to "the bridge" or to the traintracks.

Here's the girls on the walk to the bridge. Always 6 steps ahead of me, which isn't good when I'm taking pictures and there are no sidewalks!!



Ella quickly picks up her speed once we get to this spot:

Wynyard's "mineral water":

This is the best shot I could get of Ella. She ran through "THE puddle" for at least 10 minutes. Her jeans were completely soaked through. So were her rubber boots!

Enchantaland

Yesterday the girls and I made it to Saskatoon for a fun-filled day! We spent time with the in-laws in the morning and after lunch we met up with my sister and 2 of her kids at Enchantaland. The girls had an excellent time! I was very impressed with the setup there! As we've been to The Fun Factory before, I went into this thinking of comparing the two play centers. However they are both very different from each other. The Fun Factory is larger and designed for an older age of children. Although they do have a toddler section, that side is too "young" for my girls and yet the bigger section with the tunnels and ball pits is too intimidating for Brie.

She loved Enchantaland! For those of you who have never been, there are lots of tables and chairs for the parents to sit (and drink coffee or order off the menu) around the entire room. There are lots of Little Tikes play centers to climb on and slide down. Also lots of the Coupe cars to drive around on the "road" too. We stayed for about 2 1/2 hours but we definitely could have stayed longer. I also like the stamp cards, pay for 10 admissions get 1 free. My only complaint would be the cost of their snacks. I purchased 3 very small treats, 1 for each of the girls and 1 for my nephew. They were each about the size of a mini oreo. The price? $0.50 each! Ouch. Next time I will bring my own snacks, as is mentioned on their sign that this is okay. We missed the puppet show (online it says twice a day but they didn't have one after lunch?) so hopefully next time we will catch it. We will definitely go back!!

Another Tag

Well I have been tagged again. This is a really nice one about our husbands from Amanda. I just couldn't pass it up but I won't bother tagging anyone this time since most people don't do them anyways. (Sob) (Sniff) Just kidding!

How Long Have You Been Together?
This summer will be our 9th anniversary but we will have been together for 13 years.

How Long Did You Date?
We started dating in August of 1995. I used to joke...we started dating August 1, engaged August 24 and married on August 28. All of which is true, it just took place over 4 years!!

How Old Is He?
John is turning 31 in a few weeks.

Who Said "I Love You" First?
John did, but it was definitely on my mind too.

Who Is Taller?
John is 6'2" and I'm 5'7".

Who Is Smarter?
Really it depends on the category. We are each smarter in our own ways!!

Who Does The Laundry?
Both of us, but I'm the only one that folds.

Who Does The Dishes?
Usually John does. I hate washing dishes, although I did some this morning actually.

Who Sleeps On The Right Side Of The Bed?
John does.

Who Pays The Bills?
Me. I fear that John would get many notices after forgetting to pay them all.

Who Mows The Lawn?
Usually John. I enjoy gardening, not so much the "work" involved with it.

Who Cooks Dinner?
Since I am at home every day it is usually me, although John helps out when he works nights or has days off sometimes. I really like when he cooks!

Who Is More Stubborn?
Again, it depends on the topic. Most people would probably answer that it's me though.

Who Kissed Who First?
I did! I was tired of waiting after 3 months.

Who Asked Who Out?
John asked me.

Who Proposed?
Definitely John.

Who Is More Sensitive?
Me. Definitely me.

Puddle Jumping

Today the girls and I went outside for some much needed fresh air. The weather outside is beautiful and we certainly didn't want to waste it indoors. We have been inside for too long and are all anxious to get outside. Silly me forgot to take the camera, but hopefully tomorrow is just as nice and we can get outside again for some photo ops.

I love watching my girls in the outdoors. Brie is getting more comfortable in her own skin and she often runs ahead of me now, instead of sticking by my side and insisting that I hold her hand the entire time, like she used to. Ella is always running. It's almost like walking isn't in her vocabulary. So I have to speed-walk to try to keep up with her. I am successful only some of the time. Which is scary in a small town that only has sidewalks in 1/15 of the streets. So I am constantly watching for cars and trying to keep reins on the girls before they dash out onto the street for another puddle.

Ah the joys of puddle jumping. There is something so innocently beautiful about kids jumping in puddles. They don't worry about the cold temperature of the water through their boots. They couldn't care less about the fact that their clothes are getting wet, or dirty. They don't care about the depth of puddles, only that there are many to choose from. They only know that puddles are fun.

Tomorrow I MUST remember my camera!

Playing Catch Up

Well after being sick for so many days now I am finally starting to feel slightly normal. My ear is still severely plugged but I can tell that everything else is getting better. Today I have only had 2 Tylenol 3s so that's a big sign of improvement!!

I have been feeling rather guilty for neglecting my house while sick. (Isn't this dumb...we as women can't just be sick but we still have guilt chasing us around every day) So today I cleaned the bathrooms, washed floors, made supper with veggies that are about to go bad, and made some cards. Very productive day for still not feeling great!! I am exhausted but it is so nice to have a clean house and a new supper in the oven.

I must add, John is a great husband to have around when sick. He washes dishes, he cooks, he does laundry. He is wonderful and I love him lots. It certainly helps me to get the rest I needed this week.

Hopefully in a few days I am taking the girls to Saskatoon for a fun-filled day together. Playing, visiting, shopping....what's not to like? Poor Brie has been waiting (not so) patiently for me to get better. Last week with spring break she didn't get to go anywhere so she was THRILLED that yesterday she had dance and this morning was preschool.