Just when you think there is a bottom of the pit that I have been sinking in.... someone hands me a shovel!! Today, I am sitting on the balcony in 84 degree weather (not complaining) while the kids watch a Disney movie (too loud for me) and I blog in peace!!
Recently the postal service in Canada has gone on strike. This really wouldn't bother me if not for the fact that I am waiting on things to come in the mail. Diet pills being at the top of my list!!! Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. I am waiting for the pills but most importantly I am waiting for my immigration paperwork. I am neurotic about checking my status online but there is never anything to check... ugh!!
So, here I sit - feeling sorry for myself, listening to iTunes and typing my sorrows for anyone and everyone to read!! I'm like the neighbors' cat. He lays lazily on the driveway, admiring all the freedom around him unable to partake because of the tight leash his owners have bestowed upon him. This friggin' leash is suffocating me!!
The Little One's birthday is coming.... The big 5 YEARS OLD!! Where has the time gone?? On her birthday school will be out for the summer and then we will celebrate with their dad's family. Yay!! (sarcastic) Not that I have a problem with any of them.... Maybe that isn't entirely true either. I prefer not to deal with a few of them and have been enjoying the time not spent with them. I sacrifice my sanity for the happiness of my children. So bring on the lunatics!!! Our official celebration will be when we take our kids to La Ronde (official amusement park of Montreal)!! Too bad we have to wait for our finances to level out first. (damned single income family living!!)
There are times when I wish I was back in Florida with my friends and family. More times than I care to admit. I have to learn patience and practicality. Life isn't going to serve itself up on a platter to me. I have to get out there and take what it has to offer. Aspire to inspire before you expire.
So, no diet pills and no immigration papers..... this is a long month so far. Hurry up and work out your differences Canada Post!!!
About Me
- Florida Native
- I'm a stay-at-home mother (not by choice) of two unruly little girls. I have been married for 16 years to the same man and we haven't killed each other yet!! My children and I are Floridians by birth and have recently transplanted to Canada... I was coerced into blogging because it was said that things I say can or may be interesting.... we'll see about that. Welcome to my random rants about daily life, bitches and anything else that may keep my sleepless brain up at night - and me along with it. And ..... let's begin!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Don't Blink...
My children are growing so fast. I have to remind myself to slow down and not rush the process. I should relish the fact that The Little One wants me to help her put on her pajamas after a shower or braiding The Other One's hair. In a few, short years they are both going to go their own ways and leave me standing in a trail of dust.
We recently went to Kindergarten Orientation for The Little One and it was bittersweet. She was excited to go meet her teacher and play in the classroom. So excited that she thought the next day she had to go back. I had to explain to her that she has until September and show her on the calendar when September was in relation to the month we're in.
This is the last summer that I will spend with them before both of them will be going to school. I will be buying school supplies from two lists, uniforms for two girls, two backpacks and lunchboxes!
Time has gone by so fast that I shouldn't blink or I'll miss it all. The Other One is 10 but I have to remember that when dealing with her. I was recently reminded that she requires a different approach when dealing with her. I sometimes look at her and think that she is capable of doing many things and forget that she is ONLY 10!! Hormones and steroids in the food along with my genes have rushed her body into developing prematurely and makes her appear to be 13 years old.......... trouble when it comes to the boys!!!
What I learned in the past few days is to stop and smell the roses , so to speak!!
DON'T BLINK!!!!
We recently went to Kindergarten Orientation for The Little One and it was bittersweet. She was excited to go meet her teacher and play in the classroom. So excited that she thought the next day she had to go back. I had to explain to her that she has until September and show her on the calendar when September was in relation to the month we're in.
This is the last summer that I will spend with them before both of them will be going to school. I will be buying school supplies from two lists, uniforms for two girls, two backpacks and lunchboxes!
Time has gone by so fast that I shouldn't blink or I'll miss it all. The Other One is 10 but I have to remember that when dealing with her. I was recently reminded that she requires a different approach when dealing with her. I sometimes look at her and think that she is capable of doing many things and forget that she is ONLY 10!! Hormones and steroids in the food along with my genes have rushed her body into developing prematurely and makes her appear to be 13 years old.......... trouble when it comes to the boys!!!
What I learned in the past few days is to stop and smell the roses , so to speak!!
DON'T BLINK!!!!
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