Good Byes are Hard

Last Monday, the kids and I went back to Tillsonburg after I picked John up from school.  We went to see the world's best neighbours.  John made the little girl a little keepsake box and chose a watch for her also.  We also gave her a picture of the kids.  We had grown closer and closer it seems year by year as we were there (for the 3 years).  They used to be someone we would say hi to when we saw them and then it was a daily thing for John to go there after the daughter came home from school, with my chasing him.  They would then come to our place and play in the toy room.  They played so well together.  Even the daugther's friend would come over for a bit also!  John loved it, and so did Laura. 

Their niece lived with them from about January to September.  That was awesome to have a babysitter right there.  She was great with the kids.  I will certainly miss my neighbours wonderful smile, she was always welcoming to the kids and I, even in hard times.  Her husband was great with John and Laura.  They loved him.  Well usually when John plays house he is either Daddy or his name!!  It's quite funny. 

After we visited their house the mommies took the kids to Burger King.  Well the kids had a great time, however when it was time to say bye- John couldn't stop saying bye to his friend.  We gave each other like a trillion hugs.  It was truly a sad moment :(  They will always hold a special place in my heart!

This Monday - Laura and I went to playgroup after we dropped John off at school- since Santa was going to be there.  It was our last playgroup.  The 2 ladies that run it have become friends.  The one won't stop crying every time she thinks of it.  The other looked like she was going to- I have been going to playgroup since the Halloween party in 2008.  They have seen John grow up - ready to go to school.  As well Laura was 4 days old when we went for the first time.  It was a saving grace for our family.  I had Laura in January of 2010.  You don't really want to go out in the winter with a newborn and a 2 year old.  But by going to playgroup- John got to get some energy out and it got me out of the house---well it got us all dressed for the day!! 

I was quite lucky to have met a lot of great mothers there.  (it was bonus that the kids all got along great).  I am so happy that facebook and skype are around so we can still stay in touch after we move.  Saturday we will be leaving Southern Ontario and going to Sudbury.  Southern Ontario has been home for me in the past 5 years - including Strathroy, Waterford and Tillsonburg.  I consider myself so lucky to have met so many great people in these places.  And hey- if you ever want to come visit - you are all more than welcome to!!

Now i have to go cuddle with little man as he isn't feeling the greatest and wants to cuddle

Great Wolf Lodge

We just got back from Great Wolf Lodge with the Dales.  It was an amazing time!! My cousin came with us also.  When we got there we did the water park.  Laura absolutely loved it (of course John did)  We had to wait quite a while to get a table for dinner but it was really good!  But when little miss was done eating that was it.  So i went back to the room with her and got her ready for bed. 

Papa came and sat with her, and grandma and aunty took the boys to the scavenger hunt.  While they did that Mommy, daddy and my cousin went back to the water park and did all the water slides.  Now if you know my cousin she is scared of quite anything that goes fast.  However when we went to Florida in 2006 she managed to do quite a few water slides.  So she compared most of them to the ones she went to.  Well we brought her on the one that was almost like a roller coaster- She was terrified i thought she might back out...but she went on it and LOVED it.  We managed to do all the water slides and go in the hot tub before heading back to the room, where little miss was watching the hockey game with Papa while whimpering. She wanted to watch Treehouse!

My cousin and I then went to the arcade and man it was fun!!!  Came back to Matt snoring, Laura sleeping on my bed and Matt had his arm around John, and John was watching the hockey game waiting for it to finish so he can watch Tree house.....what a boy.

It was almost 8 when we woke up.  We had a great day at the cub room and at the water park again.

We brought my cousin to Burlington Go station so she could go to Toronto to meet my sister for a bus ride to Sudbury. 

Now we are sitting here- boys are watching the football game- food is the furthest thing from my mind but gotta feed the kids! hahaha

This past week in a post

Saturday I went to see How The Grinch Stole Christmas with John in St Thomas.  We got to see Santa before the show.  I had told him that if he was scared at any point that he could tell me and we could get going back to Grandma and Papa's house.  Well it was the live version with Jim Carey, he of course did get scared right at the beginning, Bad Mommy that i am i told him NO we aren't leaving you have to watch it- it gets better.  He sat on me for the rest of the movie and was happy he stayed for it all.  We then had dinner with Matt's mom's side of the family- It's always awesome to get together with all the little ones (getting to be not so little anymore). 

Sunday I went to Cambridge to spend the day with my cousin and his family.  Well his car broke down :(  so I went with him and the kids to get it towed and we had a great lunch.  John loved to play with his son.  Laura loved his guitar.  It was an awesome day to spend with an awesome cousin!! (all my cousins are awesome!)

Monday - John went to school- Laura was still sick so i didn't go to playgroup.

Tuesday- John had a Dr appointment to get his 4 year old needles- He did amazing, he said it pinched a little but not much.  Then we stayed around Tillsonburg cause he really wanted to see Santa- we got to eat lunch and Santa showed up at 1 .....He was AWFUL.  I didn't buy the picture cause the 3 of them looked bored out of their minds- he didn't even ask what the kids wanted for Christmas. I was disappointed-

Wednesday - John had school and Laura and I went to playgroup.  It was our 2nd  last one to go to :(  She didn't get to say bye to one of her friends as she wasn't there :(

Thursday was an amazing day- we met up at the London's Children Museum with 3 other mom's I met at playgroup and their kids.  There were 10 kids and 4 moms total.  The kids all played super together and so we all went out to McDonald's for lunch.  John and Laura sure will miss all your kids :( and i will miss you ladies.

Today is Friday- We are going to spend a lazy morning at the grandparents place.  Gotta do some laundry and baking. After Laura's nap I am taking her to get her hair cut....it seems in a week the bangs grew super long.  We will then go see Santa in St Thomas to get pictures done there.(fingers crossed she doesn't cry this time!)  Tonight I am picking up my cousin at the bus depot in London, as she is John's best friend - and we are going to Great Wolf Lodge!!  It sure is going to be a great time.

On a positive note- we won't be missing Matt so much as he will be finally here

Our Angel

Four years ago my Aunt Lise was taken away from us, to spend time up in Heaven.  She was a wonderful woman who had no faults.  She found out she had Cancer in Dec 2004.  She had a tough road, but she was such a special woman. She never complained about it, she never asked for pity.

I heard the Christmas shoes song on the radio on the way to the movies with John and started crying, thinking of her.  When John was born my mom and dad were with me, however my aunt was fighting for her life in Windsor and Sudbury.  My mom told me the Friday morning that she had to go back to Sudbury early because my Aunt Lise had probably just the weekend/week to live.  I made all the arrangements with doctors so John and I could go to Sudbury ASAP.  My in-laws drove John and I there and Matt was coming every weekend until we were gone from Sudbury.  The minute we got there all I wanted to do was visit Tante Lise in the hospital and get her to meet John.  She got to hold him.  We didn't go back till Halloween night with John, he was dressed as a skunk and Lise had decorated her room beautifully and she was dressed up.  She held him the whole time we were there.  Unfortunately Matt's grandma passed away Halloween night and we came back to be with the Dales, on this hard time.

I had a dream that the passed away and told Matt that I really wanted to go to Sudbury.  So the next day we were in her hospital room - She decided she was ready to go- She looked at Matt and I and that was the last time she opened her eyes.

Sunday Matt had  to come back to Waterford, as he had to work in the morning.  My mom, Tante Josce, Grandma Uncle JC and cousins all stayed with Lise that Sunday Night as the nurse said with her breathing that if it was her sister they would stay with her.  While I stayed with my Grandpa (with John of course!)  I was getting John's bottle ready when my grandma came in.  She held John and gave him the bottle.  The phone rang- it was Josce, Tante Lise was an Angel now.

At her funeral she gave her own eulogy - that was hard hearing her voice again.

Not a day goes by that I do not think of my Angel.  She looks above us with her glass of wine and her beautiful smile.

So I think today will be the last Jump and Jive we go to.  First of all we are moving, 2nd of all the kids are getting to be younger and younger (no offence) and John doesn't want to share because he knows he wont get the toy back. 

I told the 2 ladies that this is probably the last time they see John.....it's pretty sad :(  We came back to grandma and Papa's and  I made some Peanut Butter Squares, and John decorated his gingerbread house.  I bought a pre-built one at Walmart....AWESOME!!! no need to let it stand overnight before he decorates!!!

He's playing Lego- while Laura sleeps, i think she will wake up soon.  It's a beautiful day in Southern Ontario- i think we might go to the park when she wakes up.  :) 

Last night we took some pictures of the cousins together- we got it done!!!  Laura didn't want to smile - what a girl!! 

All Clear

So in August I went to see a Paediatrician with Laura, because she wasn't talking.  I was thinking it would be a quick visit- blah blah blah, hearing's fine, not autistic, start speech therapy type thing like it was for John.

However this Doctor had totally different thoughts- First thing she listens to Laura's heart for 2 seconds and said she has a heart murmur....(I never heard she had one before! CRAP), She's got a big head....(I don't see it!)  She's too pale....she's a redhead, blue eyes....have you met her dad...oh right the doctor didn't!! and she kept asking me if she had any of the autistic tendencies.  Many times she asked me this.

So I had to get her assessed for speech, the therapist was surprised the doctor even thought she might be autistic.  She had to have blood work done (Normal), Hearing test (Normal), eyes examined (Normal) and a dentist appointment (normal).  I totally lost it when i got a call from the doctor's office stating she had to go see the cardiologist.  She had an ultrasound done and it was  a murmur we don't have to worry about at all.   She mentioned also that at this visit we might have to set up ultra-sound of her head...(cause its that BIG)

Well when you look at my daughter you do not think BIG HEAD....  my son on the other hand....we were stoped a couple times by people who commented on how BI|G his head is!!

So today I went to the doctor armed with a note from A Child First- a lady came in to assess Laura while we were at playgroup and observed her at play and listed these observations in a letter she wrote to the said Doctor.  At the appointment today - everything went well...she even apologies that she made me feel that way.  All in all at least i got everything checked out for Laura- and since we are moving it might be a little harder to see doctors and stuff....

I haven't updated since we left the house, oops, Well since then we had celebrated Christmas with Matt;s dad's side of the family on Saturday- that was a great time as always.  The kids got to play the pass a present game and they were actually pretty darn good!!  The food was great and the company even better!!  Laura was done after opening presents- I followed her she went to the door and tried to put her shoes on....after she couldn't get them on she didn't care who's shoes she put on- she wanted to go to bed.

On Sunday we had the Santa Claus Parade here in Belmont.  The kids were on a float as Aunt Kelly and I handed candy out for grandma and Papa's float.  It rained ALL day.  Wasn't fun didn't want to go but enjoyed it when we were there.  I love to see the kids faces, specially when we give them candy!!! 
Matt also called just before we were about to leave to show us what work he did.  He got a hole cut out in the wall between the kitchen and dinning room and he made the hallway higher.  He said he cut out 21 logs of the house.  We skyped so he could show us and it looks absolutely amazing, i can't wait to have a counter put into the hole in the wall and stuff!!!! on the bonus side I think my new kitchen is coming sooner rather than later or never!!!


Yesterday was a little weird.  I brought john to school and went to playgroup with Laura in Tillsonburg, but I wanted to sleep while i was there.  As i was driving I was seeing big spots so i decided to eat lunch in Tillsonburg- that made me feel better.  We came back to Belmont and my headache wouldn't go away.  (sore throat and all!)  So I napped while Laura napped, we went to go get John and had dinner, after I put them to bed I talked to Matt for a couple minutes, and Papa and I were watching TV and I don't remember anything till 7 am!!

Ode to the old house

Oh house, we had many good memories.
We had quite a few parties.
John's first, second, third and fourth birthday,
And all the kids that came to play.
This was Laura's first house
And there wasn't even a mouse.

We made great friends
That we won't forget when day ends
My neighbours i will surely miss
Specially when they take my kids!


Alberta be warned more Dales are coming
please don't go a running
We are sad to see Tillsonburg go
But Alberta will be our new go.

Bye Bye Barker Street House!!!  We will miss you...but at least we can take the memories with us

Alright so yesterday didn't turn out how I planned, after I finish typing I looked out and there was a huge transport truck in my front yard.  The movers were here.  The basement was done so they starting moving the basement to the truck, I gave everyone a all good everything can go.  By the time I left last night the basement was clean as were all the washrooms.

We came over to sleep at the grandparent's house, we get here and GEEZZZ the garage door is locked....i can't get in.  So i got on my cell and called the house hopping to get Granma.  She answers....we come in- i managed to unpack ALL (not much) of our clothes. 

This morning we had breakfast and I dropped the kids off at a friends house in Courtland. went back to the house the movers had everything but my box spring and mattress out ....BONUS...so i did John's room, Laura's room, the laundry room and started tackling the floor in the kitchen- it was pretty bad under the stove---yuck.  Once the guys left, and i finished cleaning i locked up the house and brought the key to the Realtor and picked up the kids.  (Who by the way were playing awesome with my friend's kids!)  We got to go see her chickens and turkeys....miss scardy cat even went to see the animals..(mommy didn't).  We then drove back to the house and the kids got to say their goodbyes.

Now we are at Grandma and Papa's to stay until the 24th.  Papa comes back tomorrow from Alberta, Daddy gets the keys to the house tomorrow...

Packing up Day

So I drove John to the bus after a huge fight over breakfast- I got rid of everything he wanted to eat it seems...But he's at school and he will come home to a house filled with boxes.

I met with the packers and then brought Laura to a friend's house.  Come home and my basement is almost all packed up and to one side.  WOW!!!    They are pretty quick.  They will leave me the beds so I will be able to sleep here with the kids tonight instead of driving over 1 hour in the morning to get here after i drop the kids off at another friend's place.  Thank god i have great friends that can take them! :)  I am so lucky to have made so many good friends here in Tillsonburg (and area!!)

I probably won't post for a couple days until we are settled at grandma and papa's place.  But there is movement at this area to say the least.

WOW

So last night was the last load of laundry i did in this "old" house. The guy came to fix it up for the move. Tonight is quite possibly our last night here and I am getting quite excited

My friend invited us over for lunch.  She came over from Japan.  She made me a cheesecake and had a note saying " Thank you For becoming my first friend in CANADA"  That is the first time I really felt we are going, and got all chocked up.

Tomorrow the movers will be here to pack up between 8 and 9 am-  I sure hope i have everything packed that i need for the 3 weeks- if not oh well there are stores!!! i was panicking cause i couldn't find my camera- John handed it to me about 2 minutes ago.  He hid it....I lost the TV remote- i hope he knows where it is! lol

I did my part

So I finally finished packing my suitcase and backpack- I did it..i managed to get clothes in there for the 3 of us.  I do have an extra suitcase that i put the Christmas gift we are giving away in and their snow pants.  (It's not a huge one like the one i had for the kids and I)  But I did it!!

Matt and his dad got to Moose Jaw last night- I am guessing there was no problem at the border-  The booze is now in Canada.....all 30 bottles of wine and the other stuff too!  Today is the last day i can do laundry as my washer will be out of commission as of tomorrow....OH DARN!! lol 

Yesterday the kids and I skyped with my mom, aunt, grandma and cousin and her bf.  John was hilarious trying to read us a story but we couldn't stop laughing- BE WARNED- I packed the book so you might get read to in Sudbury!!! HAHAHAHAHA

When I told the kids to say bye- Laura actually said it.....and again today at playgroup and last night to daddy on the phone!!  it sounds more like BUUUUUUHHHH... but it's great!!! same sound every time she says it!!! 

John woke me up 2 minutes before the alarm went off to get him up--- BONUS!!  But as he was eating breakfast he tells me " mommy i have to miss school!"  I answered "no you don't your fine you didn't hurt yourself like last week- you are going to school mister:"  "but mommy I can't go to school- i have the hiccups..."  So he misses one day last week and now he doesn't want to go?  He loves school once he's there.  The teacher told Matt that John has a perma smile and it doesn't go away. 

He sure will miss his friends that he's made at school.  I was laughing because up until we left for Alberta, all he talked about was BUTTS.  Because he learnt it from a friend at school.  Butt this butt that...My turkey has a butt, a circle butt- but my friend he but a rectangle but on his turkey (it was a craft they made at thanksgiving with school)  And by the way girls don't have butts, just boys.....I tried to correct him on that but decided he'll learn. lol

Night 3 tonight with no hubby- It's not as bad as I thought- the kids have been amazing.  Tomorrow we are going for lunch at my friends house. I can't wait to see her, her belly and her daughter.

Day 1 with Matt gone :(  He stopped in Wisconsin Dells last night to sleep that's 1000 km down 3000 moreish to go! 

We had a sleep over with my friend's daughter- my neighbour's daugther was here for a while too.  We had dinner and watched Cars 2.  Then i tried to put them all to sleep downstairs (not my neighbours daughter) failed miserably cause my daugther kept getting John angry.  She was laughing the whole time doing it.

Since it was pretty late when they all got to sleep after i put them all in separate rooms, John had to go for a nap today.  He told me he WASN'T napping.  Well i go in his room 2 minutes later and he's snoring away.  He was moody he was tired and its raining out..so why not!! He has school tomorrow- he just loves school.

Laura was a clown again this morning making us all laugh. 

Oh yesterday i was sad that Matt left- John and I cuddled to watch TV while Laura was napping and he tells me- mommy I am going to marry Savannah and you.  I told him he couldn't marry me he looked so heart broken.  I still marry you mommy.

I'm sorry I didn't post anything yesterday it was a busy day- I babysat my friend's kids till 4:30 and we left right away to go to a birthday party at an ice rink- then had to go to the lawyers to sell this house and picked up the kids at the in-laws came home- helped Matt finished his packing and cried and went to bed.

It's here the day Matt and his dad leave.  As someone commented watch out for those Canadians in the States who went black Friday shopping!!!  I am pretty emotional today...boo.  Cried a couple times already. 

Well on a good note- John is having a sleep-over with his wife to be tonight.  I figured it's one of our last nights here- lets make it fun.  I think we will all sleep in the basement- I will set up the playpen for little miss and the kids can sleep on the little couches.  We will rent a movie and probably pick up something to eat as i hate to cook lately. 

I am sure the 2 of them talking will have me laughing pretty hard.  They usually have a couple great lines when we do get together.   4 or 5 more sleeps at this house!!  If the movers pack up the beds and all the TVs i will be going to sleep at my in-laws and we will be moved in- However if they leave me the beds and 1 TV i will stay here with the kids for the last night.  So we will see.  When we moved out of Waterford, they did keep the beds and TVs intact- however it was weird having NOTHING else to do...I had told Matt to stay at his parents cause there was literally nothing but boxes to look at!

John and Matt are playing Lego's downstairs.  Laura is going back and forth from mommy and daddy.  John is paranoid every time Matt goes outside that he left without saying bye.  Matt reassured him that he will say bye when he does leave for Alberta with Papa.

I hope they have good weather the whole way and that they travel safe.

It's getting Real!

So Matt gave me the address and phone number to the new place.  I forwarded it to some of you- if you do want it just email me or msg on facebook.

Matt finished packing the truck and his clothes and everything.....he's leaving Saturday at noon....I will be with the kids till Wednesday or Thursday then we move in with the Dale's.  I am so happy I am not alone for the 3 weeks.

I am doing great with the packing for the clothes- I have room to finish my clothes in the 1 suitcase!! I am going to be a pro at this soon. 

So Tuesday we are getting the appliance guy in to put in the things needed to hold the front loader washing machine drum during the move.  and whatever else he needs to do. 

I am anxious to get the phone call from Matt saying he's there safe and sound in Alberta, hopefully at his Aunt and Uncles.   I am so thankful for his dad, who is going with Matt so he doesn't have to do the drive alone.  Let's all cross our fingers that he does not have to unload anything at the border as he is crossing through the states (Saves lots of time for them in the long run...i guess not if he's stuck in customs!!)

Going to babysit tomorrow a friend's kids, then we are going to a birthday party at the arena- I borrowed some skates for little Miss...i can't wait to see her on the ice- because the last time we went with John she was SOOOOOOOO angry that she could not go on.  And after the party the kids are going to go to grandma and papa's while mommy and daddy go sign papers with the Lawyer to finalize the sale of our house.

What a day What a day

So yesterday, John to me was a little monster- i know it didn't help that we didn't go out.  So I put them in the tub at 6:30 figuring they could play for 30-45 minutes.  John has this bad habit of wanting to be the first to do things- last night it was the first to get out of the tub.  So i got him out and dried him off- had his PJ ready to put on him.  Off he goes running.  Downstairs.  I was like OK- when he comes up i will catch him cause i can't leave little miss alone in the tub.  I hear crying.  Take little miss out of the tub and go downstairs to see what's wrong - Get to the toy room and John is sprawled out on the floor bawling.  I hurt my teeth he says.  So i say the best thing for that is going to bed.  Let's get you some ice and to bed we go. 

Alas- mommy forgot to give her son a snack before bed - bad mommy.  I bring him some goldfish he tries to eat one and screams out in pain "it hurts mommy - it hurts"  Well put the ice on it John and go to sleep- He was out within minutes. 

Get up this morning at 6:30 to get him ready for school.  He wants toast for breakfast (i completely forgot about the sore teeth).  he takes a bite and complains again...CRAP - Mommy I am too sore to go to school- He loves school- i know something is definitely wrong with little man.  So i tried calling the dentist, since i have an appointment for Laura at 9:30 - i decided to go to emerge.  Get there, doctor tells us to see the dentist as he doesn't see anything wrong.  Went to the dentist at 1:30 - dentist says he probably bruised his gums and jaw- should be fine as he doesn't see anything wrong.   So now he missed a day of school - all i can think of is when my family went to Florida when i was in grade 6 or 7.  We were at the bank during school hours and my sister didn't want to go in. My mom asked her why  " because i don't want them to think i am a hooker!" (instead of playing hookie)

So yeah- i dont have much to say today- but i have been writting everyday - My husband is sick, my daughter is sick, my son was sick last week and I had a migrane almost all weekend.  This sucks- but at least it's now and not on the weekend when Matt starts the 4000 km journey with his dad. 

Kids are having lunch, i had my friend's kid again today- he's not feeling good and was crying most of the time...i got him to sleep and all was peaceful! :)  at the same time the kids were being awsome!  It's really happeneing- i can't believe it- almost 1 week left to go SCARY QUICK!!

Looking at the week ahead I feel quite overwhelmed, as i didn't pack like i wanted to yesterday-instead i slept all day trying to feel better.  I am hoping to have all the clothes folded tonight and will be able to pack tonight and just throw in things as i think of it this coming week.  We brought Matt's truck to the car dealership today to get a block heater and do some other stuff to it that is needed to go UP north....IT"S REALLY HAPPENING!!  in just over a week we will be out of the house. SCARY!!  Laura was coughing last night in her sleep but it didn't get any worse she actually seemed alot better today.

I called John's school to let them know his last day.  The secretary said that they will sure miss him and that many of the students and staff just love him. I don't know if i mentioned it before but he won't be attending school this year.  In Alberta the age is 5 (kindergarten- no jk) so the school does offer playschool 3 mornings a week- we will be sending him to that.  And on top of that this school is the only one that has full days in the area!! how awesome is that.  When we toured it Matt and I loved it. It's in Falher, so the next town over which isn't even 15 minutes away.  He will have a shorter bus ride than he has now anyways!!! 

I am really looking forward to the new house.  NO MORE CARPET!!! woohoo!!

Yesterday was our party- happy to announce that i didnt cry.  However my nagging headache turned into a migrane around 8 pm - thank god everyone had gone by then.  Been in bed all day.  My father-in-law came over today- they packed up Matt's truck with the goodies they need to bring with them- Matt's bringing a blow up bed, with a sleeping bag for when he gets the house, shovels, snow suits.  He is also bringing stuff the movers cannot bring, propane tanks and alchool.  

This is Matt's last Sunday at this house- he's been amazing with the kids as i have been sleeping almost all day-  Stupid migrane-(thank god now it's a headache!)  Laura was woken up at 10 am she's very cuddly and not 100% either.  Gonna miss Matt for the 3 weeks he will be gone..but it will be great to be at the in-laws as I wont be totally alone. 

Matt and John are getting his corn ready for our Alberta house!    Yeah they are going to be spoilt, a sandbox and a corn pile for the kids to play with- i am sure we will be an envious house for all 4 year old boys! lol

Party

Alright, so today is our going away party at the in-laws.....i think i might cry!!! Gonna miss these family gatherings- it's always alot of fun when all the cousins, aunts and uncles, and kids get together on the Dale side.  However since Matt will be gone they are doing it today.  I still get both Christmas's - with the kids. 

My neigbours daugther is in the Santa Claus Parade this year. I think I will take John while Laura has her nap with daddy staying home with her - why should the 4 of us freeze (if it's cold- can't be any colder than where we are going!! lol) 

Yesterday I had a migrane for most of the day and the kids were great- We did go out and meet a friend and her daughter (and son) at burger King-  It was quite funny John was talking to another kid - My name is john- the other kid said Jonathan - John got mad- I am John no finn, just John not the finn, JOHN. The other mommy and I laughed.   John does talk about his friend Jonathan that moved away in July - we kinda relate that move to us moving.  He really misses his friend - and he will definately miss the ones he has here- Specially his wife to be.  She informed us that we will talk alot on the computer when we move away.  I said definately!

Packing up

Yesterday my husband informed me that we will be out of the house on the 30th.  Which is a little sooner than I thought.  I thought maybe 1 more week!  But it does make sense as we would like the stuff to be delivered while he's there and not have to arrange for someone to be there during the holidays. 

Also i have been told that the van that is being shipped from Sudbury cannot have anything in it.  Which totally threw me off my game.  I was hopping to pack all the Christmas presents and extra clothes and stuff from the month we wont have a house.  Oh well at least the houses we will be going to (my in-laws and my parents) already have lots of toys.  So I won't have to pack that!!  I am officially starting to freak out!  Hope to get packed this weekend so if i forget anything i can get it before its all boxed up!

PS I hate migraines! - at least its going away finally

Stress???

Yesterday I wasn't sure if my son would last all day at school.  He's been coughing and his voice sounds hoarse.  But he's not complaining of a sore throat.  He's been going to bed great at night no fighting...i think he's exhausted.  However we have already had quite a few disagreements today.  He has a friend over and he's taking great care of him- and in a great mood!  Today we were on the phone with my mom and he asks "When we sell our log house can we move back here?"  My heart just broke.  I explained to him that when we move we wont be coming back to this house.  That the log house will be our new house.  Also i told him we were going to have a sandbox in the basement for him and his sister to play with.  Seemed to calm him down.  I think this move is not only stressing Mommy and Daddy but also the kids.  Why wouldn't it....Do any of you  have suggestions on how to make the transition easier?

Hubby will be leaving next Saturday and not coming back till the 17th.  I think we might be out of the house before he comes back.  Trying not to stress out because I know if I start i wont be able to stop.  There is no need to do so.  Let's enjoy the remaining days here in Tillsonburg, lets go to playgroups, lets go to friends houses, let's not worry about this house so much.  When the movers come to pack up they do! Until then it's all about spending time as a family as much as we can, because we sure will miss Daddy (and his calming influence!)

This and that and my friend's Cat

So last night I didn't sleep much, kept thinking about this and that, and my friend's cat.  The this and that is What the heck do i pack for at least 2 weeks that will fit in a suitcase for me and the kids...the that is hopefully the movers can have everything at the house when we get there.  We will deal!!!!

Went to playgroup with little miss this morning- I was tired of staying in the house - since that's all i did for the last 2 days. She's making friends with a little girl a couple months younger than Laura....they are so cute together. 

John has a weak voice....but he's not in a good mood and went to school- i think he will test everyone he can today- i sure hope to see his wonderful smile when he gets off the bus.  Mommy is going to have a nap when little Miss goes to sleep.

Last night my friend's husband messaged me to see if i cut the ribbon off the balloons my kids had this weekend at their place.  Unfortunately i didn't.  my friend went to the emerge vet yesterday with their cat :(  He's been on my mind allot today- I hope Lime is OK :(

Forever Friends

It’s been a couple lazy days, in 2 weeks we were at home for 2 days.  We went to Grande Prairie Alberta, and then to visit my great friends near Lancaster Pennsylvania.  I babysat a different kid both mornings for my friend.  Yesterday was her oldest girl and today her little baby boy.  My kids are quite intrigued with him.  John wanted him to sit with him- baby wouldn’t stop smiling.  Laura was doing silly  dances t make him laugh.  Now I am getting my cuddles in.

It’s making me think of all the friends I have made here in the 3 years we have lived in Tillsonburg.  I have been so blessed to have met all of you.  We will miss all of you so much….you will always hold a special place in our hearts.  It’s pretty awesome the technology these days.  We can stay in touch on Facebook, Skype and by email.  Always know that I here for all of you.

Our New Life

Last week, at this time we were flying back from the Grande Prairie, Alberta airport.  My husband, kids and I had just spent a week travelling around northern Alberta to see if we would like to live out there.  Turns out it's better than we expected.  Tuesday hubby signed the offer.....this is the start of our new adventure, away from our friends and family- who we will all miss tremendously. 

We have put an offer on a house and now just waiting on a date for a home inspection.  If all goes well we get it December 9th.  Hubby will be leaving next weekend with his dad to drive to McLennan.  He will fly back Dec 17th- just in time to go to Great Wolf Lodge and for the Christmas festivities.  It will be a long 3 weeks but I am just not ready to leave Tillsonburg just yet.  We fly out Dec 31st to ring in the new year in our new house.

The days till then will go flying by- with getting things ready for Christmas and the move.  This is a scary yet exciting time for us!!!