I'm Okay Now

Yeah, it still hurts a bit but I'll survive.

I'm babysitting a friend's daughter this morning. She and Abby are playing pretty good. When Abby gets too close, she just says, "No." and Abby ignores her and continues so I try and distract her. That's been my morning. But other than that, they are playing really well together. It helps that Abby gets distracted really easily. It makes me laugh to think I was going to give up my job and do this full time. There is no way I would've survived. I can handle half a day here and there, maybe even a full day but all day, everyday? Not likely. It's good to know the real me and what I can and cannot realistically do.

Abby is so close to walking by herself. She hardly needs any support now walking around. And she walks really well hanging onto furniture.

I am listening to the little girl play with herself. It's so great to hear the stories she is making up. I can't wait for Abby to get to that stage.

Just When You Think It's Over

Oh, it hurts. It hurts so bad. And they would've won it too. Pooh. Make me wish I didn't care about it. Make me wish that I wasn't cheering for any team and was indifferent. But I'm not. And I do. I guess the only think I can think of to soften the blow is that it never should have been that close at the end anyway. And the Als were the favourties and we were never expected to win in the first place. But it still hurts.

But the weekend was not a complete loss. On Saturday, we went to a wedding. It was so beautiful. One of my friends at church was getting married. It was a really nice ceremony and a delicious supper. Abby behaved very well. I was in the middle of supper and was feeding her off my plate when she started to poop. I had already changed one diaper and they did not have a change table so I had to do it on the counter. Not very comfy. So I was not looking forward to a poopy diaper change. But then one of the girls from the church who babysits for us all the time came over and offered to take her. She seems quite excited about it. I was even more excited! And I didn't see Abby for the rest of the night. At one point I even forgot about her. But she had a great time. And so did I. The dance was even fun too. We talked with some friend - and some friend who had moved away came back for the wedding so we got to have a nice visit with them too. Then they played the bird dance. I dragged Mark and Abby on the dance floor and we cut a rug. Abby laughed through the whole thing. It was great. The it was late so we went home.

This afternoon was the debut performance of the Community Band. I say we did pretty good. It was a lot of fun anyway. Then I got home and prepared for the Grey Cup Party. At first there were only a couple people there but as it got closer we had a full house. It was a lot of fun even if it did end in such a craptacular fashion. But now it's late, Abby is in bed and asleep and I am about to fall asleep.

Here's to next year!

Got It!

She did it again! She must have known. So here ya go...

It's not as good as the last one but you get the idea.

Just When You Think...

...You got it all figured out...

I was doing great. I had all the photos in the right folders and the videos were set up. I even had individual folders for each month. I had all the pictures sorted and ready to go to Walmart and get developed. So I was upstairs and I remember taking more pictures than I had on the card. And then I remembered the awesome video I took of Abby. She was sitting at her high chair, eating supper when her eyelids just got too heavy and she fell asleep. It was so cute. It took her almost a minute of head bobbing before she finally found her spot and fell asleep. I had such a hard time not laughing!

So I searched the files, the videos, the IPhotos, the trash can. Nothing. I think, in my haste to transfer all the pictures to their rightful folders, I erased a whole grouping of recently taken pictures. Including the video. Crap. There was even a picture of how long Abby's hair has gotten. Well, that can be done again. But that awesome video of her falling asleep is gone for good. Boo.

I can't help to think what would have happened if I never had a video camera. I would have watched her slowly fall asleep and giggled at it and then moved on with my life. Now I'm disappointed because the technology that improved things has made me sad. I mean, I can find pictures form 6 years ago but I can't find a picture taken a few days ago. Oh well, such is life. Guess I'll have to be more careful next time. Poop.

I Hate Changes

Ug. We moved the printer to the Mac computer because it is a better computer. So now instead of photoshopping and sorting and saving all my pictures on my regular PC, I now have to do it all on the Mac. It's proving to be more difficult to get used to. I know I'll get it eventually but Arg...this is annoying. It's probably why you haven't seen a lot of pictures lately.

Some Good News then Some Bad News then Some Good News

Oh boy, where to begin.

On the 9th, we packed up the truck and drove to Yorkton. It was hunting week and Mark decided that he wanted to hunt with his brother-in-law so we all went and I could spend time with my sister-in-law and her baby. So while the boys were out trying to kill something, we made cards or hung around and talked. He sister-in-law, with her baby came over. All of the kids are within 6 months of each. I hope they can be good friends when they grow up. This week however, they were scared of each other and cried if they made eye contacts. Oh well, next year. They finally did get a deer - a buck and a doe (Mark got the doe). We even went into Regina for a day of shopping and met up with Mark's parents. We had a nice visit with them and then it was back to home and back to work. I had a really busy week. Court, four days out of the five. And long days with lots to do.

On Monday, we found out that our babysitter got a job. A full time job. So began the mad search for a new sitter. It was such a problem finding her to begin with. No one wanted to look after a child with a mother who had such a varied schedule like mine. And Abby really liked her and her kids. So that was a horrible way to start the week. So I made inquiries and so did Mark. I asked all the members at the RCMP and Mark asked all the teachers. I must have phoned nearly 10 people and heard that everyone is full. On Wednesday, I got home for a late lunch break (court was on) and found an email from Mark that he forwarded from a colleague. I decided what the heck, and gave her a call. She's got a spot and doesn't mind my schedule. We're going to meet her tomorrow.

And that brings us to today. It started with a friend at work wondering if I had heard about what was going on across town. At that point SWAT wasn't there yet so we were very concerned about our guys. The worst part is that I was there, in court, two weeks ago when this same man was sentenced to a CSO (house arrest) for threatening another woman. And that's all I feel comfortable saying about that.

Then it was time for court. I was a short day much a really difficult one. There was a sexual assault sentencing today. All I feel comfortable saying that he was sentenced. Then, back in the office, I had him signing some paperwork when he made some comments. I had to stand their politely and pretend that I didn't want to punch him in the face. After he left, I wen t into one of the meeting rooms and cried for a few minutes. Then I got back up, washed my face and went back to work. After some time, word came that the standoff was over. My boss and I went for a coffee. I would have preferred a big glass of wine but beggars can't be choosers.

And that leaves me with my last news. See, good then bad but always end with the good...
I am going to Winnipeg for training!! That means hotel room and free food, but best of all...SHOPPING!!!! I'm gonna get shoes, and sunglasses (Abby got a hold of mine) and cloths and who knows!!! I don't to buy the new Arrogant Worms CD (bought it in Regina) but I'm sure I can find something I need. However, my hours are getting cut back so I can only work court days now which means whatever I learn, I probably won't be able to put to any use. Oh well, you know what can cheer me up? Room service!!!!


P.S. There is a comment on the CBC article about the cops not barging in. I, for one, am glad they didn't. They didn't know what weapons he may have and because of his job, this man has access to explosives. You really want to rush that?

Notice Anything Different?

I am typing this blog entry on my new laptop! It's pretty sweet. Any questions on said laptop should be directed to Mark. aLL i KNOW IS THAT IS CALLED aSUS AND THE CAPS BUTTON COMES ON WAY TOO EASY. That's better. And it's wireless so I can now go on the Internet upstairs while Abby is playing around. It is going to be so much easier to update my blog. I hope now that my entries will be even more exciting and relevant. I am in the middle of making supper so I'll be right back...There, now the meat is on.
So today, Abby and I got up and went to the Craft show. We went right away when it first opened and there were lots of people there. We walked around, talked to my sister's father-in-law and checked out some of the artwork. There wasn't anything there that I really liked so we went home. Abby fell asleep on the way and I thought that it was a good idea so I took a nap too. After we woke up, we had lunch and then I went to practise at the church for tomorrow. Then I went to the other craft show in Creighton

Mark has been really busy today. Last night we marinated the meat (trout, deer and other bits) so he could smoke them today. So bright and early, he was up and started. Then he went for breakfast with the guys and then sighted in his rifle for hunting season coming up. Then it was back to smoking. Then packing for hunting, then smoking. Then he set up the laptop for wireless Internet. Now I am having fun.

It's been a busy day. And a good day.

I wore the Babytrekker while we were at the craft show. There were lots of strollers and I w as glad I didn't have to use one. She got a little heavy but it was okay. My legs are tired now!!