Blue Skies Shinin' on Me!

Today is certainly a turn around for the week. Yesterday was chaotic but less than the day before. I had a really bright spot yesterday when DH took me shopping for a dress. That may not sound like a big deal but the last time I wore a dress was…hmmm…Emma’s baptism? That was ’05. Yip, that’s right…and it was a short so I wore capri pants underneath. So that last real dress I wore was at my brother’s wedding. Yeah, I don’t wear dresses often. But we have a gala dinner to go to at Primerica on Friday night and I needed a little confidence boost. Tomorrow I’m going for a pedi (Mother’s Day gift certificate) and Friday I’m getting my hair trimmed. So I’ll be all spiffed up for the party. :)

Anyway, back to today. I’m having a great day so far. Did I mention about the high school reunion organizing? Yeah, the dance fell through. However, after chatting with 2 gals from home, I found out that a gal is organizing a HAH reunion for 1977-84. I asked if we could tag along to some of the events. And the girls & I talked about a picnic at Two River’s wildlife park. So, looks like something will come together after all. *sigh* Thank goodness because I was about to pass on the whole thing and say the hell with it.

Well, I guess I better run.
~B

“Dear Mother Nature,
I’d like to have a word with you about the weather.
PISS OFF WITH THE RAIN!!!
Thanks and have a nice day.”

Get Me Outta Here!

Fridays are normally nuts for us.
Fridays when the boss is out? More nuts than usual.
Friday when the boss is out and we get 2 requests for Paul McCartney promos to begin Saturday? Yeah, over the edge! It's hard being polite and saying "no problem" when you're obviously being inconvenienced. The top dog says (after rewrite #4), "You probably want to tell me to f-off and write it myself." I said I was passed that point, with humour of course. But it's true. I'm under pressure, so I'm sure he feels like he's caught in a vice. No fun for anyone...except the listeners who could win tickets, right?

Well forget that crap cause I'm leaving early. Figured I've earned it since I worked through lunch on those damn things. Plus, DH locked the keys in the van in Bayers Lake. Now MIL had to get off early, pick me up (cause I have keys) and we unlock the van for DH. What a site! Hey, at least we'll be off early and can pick up the girls early. Oh, and bonus, no need to print the bulletins tonight. I misunderstood. There's no bulletin for July...only 1 more for August and then I'm off the hook. So, tonight's free. Tomorrow I'm taking E to Ice Age at the movie teeder. :) And tomorrow night I'm taking Megan & Shay to the Thunder from Down Under. And Sunday I'm going to the Tattoo...which is nice since I gave up my other tickets. Good things come to those who give free tickets to friends. :)

Well, hope the sun shows up sometime this wknd! Take care,
~B

Eeyore

I totally feel like my tail is barely stuck on. More like I'm draggin' my ass. Hard having a day off in the middle of the week. It totally throws you off. Guess I shouldn't complain, but I do it so well. :)

We kept Canada Day pretty low key. DH went into the office for training. MIL & I took the girls to the Legion for BBQ and fun. If you call fun waiting 20 minutes for a 2 minute jump in the bouncy castle. Terrible! E got to sit in a firetruck and fish in the prize pond, so that was kinda fun for her. After the BBQ we went for ice cream, that made her very happy. Then we went home for naps. E slept till 5!!!! I got about an hour's nap in the morning and about 2 in the afternoon, so I was really blessed. We had BBQ ribs for supper (a real treat!) and DH & I went to see Transformers in the evening. A pretty nice day despite the dismal weather...which everyone is plenty sick of. I really hope the summer gets better than this!

Well, off home tonight. Nothing on the go. Wrapping up July's bulletin for the church. We're doing just 1 for July and 1 for August, then I'm off the hook in September. We have a new admin assistant who's taking over (which is fine by me). Well, that's about all my news. Enjoy the crap-tacular weather. :)
~B

Lovin' the Jon Bon!

What a time. So much fun. The road trip to Moncton was awesome! And the concert was WICKED! Just wished the heat hadn't taken so much out of us. We had grand ideas of partying with the parking guy (we parked in some guys lawn for 25 bucks and he invited us to his party after the show) to taking a dip in Parlee Beach when we got home. We ended up vegging on the couch and watching Family Guy. Poor Rhonda fell asleep. Lindsay made us garlic toast on hamburger buns. I had a few drinks but that was the extent of our partying. Still, it was a great time.

It's funny when you get some time away from the kids. I knew I'd miss them, but didn't realize how much. On Sunday, I "slept in" till 9am...which is huge for me normally being up at 6am. I got up while everyone else was still asleep, showered, went out on the deck, chatted with Steve's sister's boyfriend and his friend for a bit, they left for bkft so I went for a walk on the beach, came back, Steve's aunt invited me to the flea market in town, went to that and came back. Finally the rest of the gang were up around 11am. I was so ready to jet but as it turned out, it was better we stayed. DH called from the bus saying they stopped in Sackville, NB. He got off there and we picked him up. It was really nice having the company on the way home. Turns out he had an incredible time in TO. Only bigger things are coming for us. :)

Well, that's about all my excitement. Looking forward to another fun wknd if we can get rid of this damn rain! Still didn't get my lawn mowed. It's TERRIBLE!!! I tried doing it on Friday but pulled the cord 50 times with no luck. DH said he forgot to show me how to prime it. For goodness sakes! Oh well, at least I know now. hehehe Almost go home time. Stay in out of the rain.
~B

Oh, Oh, We're Half Way There!!

I'm totally there in my mind, believe me! I dropped the kids to daycare this morning and told E that I'd see her Sunday. I prepped her all week, but you can tell she's not happy about it. Hopefully MIL will get along okay with them. E's got a b-day party to go to on Sunday, so there's that to look forward too. And we'll be back early afternoon. Surely they can survive till then.

So I did get to bed at 10:30 last night. I did have a great sleep despite missing DH in bed. You get used to the snoring and blanket hogging. You miss it when he's gone. Anyway, he's having fun in TO. He went to dinner with 4 millionaires last night (and didn't have to pay). He's meeting up with our friends tomorrow. I wish I was there but at least I have something to look forward to too.

Well, I'll be in NB all wknd. I'll tell you all my misadventures on Monday. :)
TTFN!
~B

SYTYCD aka "Dance"

I know, I'm so so dumb to stay up after being SO tired. But I had to watch. :) I love the show like crazy. So entertaining and the hot bods are nice to look at. hehehehe At least I got to bed earlier...though 11 isn't great. And I did have a short relaxing bath with E in the bubbly tub. But no worries, I'm NOT staying up for the results show tonight. I do have one errand: to print the bulletins. But Fr. may say not to worry and he'll do it. Either way, it won't be late. I go after the girls are in bed. It takes about an hour by the time I print and fold them all. But again, I may not have to worry.

Tonight MIL & I are having LOBSTA!!! I haven't had any this year and we decided to get some while it's on sale this week. Hopefully they're not sold out!!! I'm really looking forward to it. I gotta pick them up (and dishwasher packs...I'm completely out...ironically they're on sale TOMORROW), then get the girls before 6. It'll be a tight squeeze. Fingers crossed there won't be any line ups at the store. I don't have a cell on me either so I best get there on time.

So, DH arrived in TO. He called me around 3:30. He sounded exhausted. He said they were up pretty much all night. A bunch of the gang were going to Canada's Wonderland but DH's opting out. We have friends in TO that he wants to see. I messaged them so I hope they connected. And only 1 more sleep before my trip to NB for BonJovi!!!! I'm half packed but need to do a load of laundry tonight. Rain, stay away please! Or at least be misty and not scorching hot! Ooooh, tomorrow 26 & sunny; Saturday 26 w/scattered showers; Sunday 24 & mainly cloudy. Did I mention we're staying in Shediac on Parlee Beach??? Might get a dip in tomorrow night...if it's not freezing.

Well, gotta run. TTFN!
~B

And ANOTHER Midnight!

Okay, this trend is ending TONIGHT! I was home around 10:30 from the BOV (Business Overview…get used to the acronyms). Hehehe Anyway, MIL and I chatted a while about DH…he got up to tell his personal story. Got lots of positive feedback. So proud of my man. :) DH got home around 11, then we chatted, had a glass of wine to celebrate and it was midnight again before we went to bed. But he’s on the road as I type, so early to bed tonight.

DH got his second recruit last night (me being numero uno!). He’s so psyched, and I’m so am I. I’m really convinced we’ll have our own office and our own team. I believe in the company and the amazing things they can do. Yeah, it’s hard work building your team, but once you’re in place, the freedom you can have. To be able to drop your kids to school and pick them up. To go to a sports day or on a field trip. Or to have a day at home to yourself. And have the freedom to enjoy a better life. We want some of that. And I know it’s only a matter of time. The spirit of that group is contagious!!! I know DH will come back fired up and ready to go!!

I however, am ready to wind down. Once the girls are in bed, I’m heading to bed too! I may I’ll stay awake for some “Dance” (SYTYCD) but I’m not betting on it.

TTFN Peeps!!
~B

Mari: Wishing you only happy memories of your grandma in this sad time.