Plans

Well, after we hemmed and hawed this mornin, we checked out a few grage sales here on this side of the bridge today. I was on the hunt for baby stuff, but didn't find anything...all the good ones were early, and on the other side of the bridge. :o(
So, anyways...I suppose Chance, D and I will take off to Gramma's once again.
Unfortunately, we were unable to persuade Kimmie and Mom into coming with even though I recieved a "disappointed Gramma" phone call this morning. Apparently, the houseful she was expecting wasn't anywheres near max capacity, and she's a lil downhearted about that.
Anyhow...I'm just grbabing a quick snack before packing my bags, and getting us out onto the road. Wonder what time we'll end up pulling in...
Hmm...

Weekends Never Come Soon Enough

Well it's Friday at last.
Spent my mornin sleeping in a little, but when I did get up the house was up in arms. Those boys...*sighs* They just know which buttons to push to rile each other up.
In any event, the TV had way to much focus on it than I was comfortable with, and so when I got round to turning it off things kinda cooled down a bit.
Unfortunately, Dad needed to be reminded why he shouldn't interfere when I'm doing something like putting Darius to sleep. That basically put a halt to my day, as it took the entire afternoon, from about 10:30 when he went down, until well after 2 to get D to sleep.
Finally though, I had to intervene, because after the first interruption on Chance's part I just said, Fine, you do it then. That was when he ifnally went to sleep. I once again had to explain myself as being the primary caregiver of Darius right now, he needs to know who's authority he listens to. I support Chance, he supports me...that's the perfect world, and for the most part, we do work that way. Unfortunately, we do have our slipbacks when either he or I are having an off day, and today was one of those days.
Chance went out to work out at a gym (his own birthday gift to himself was a membership there) and I sat down to do some reading and unwinding as the day wore on me. I've only got, like, 13 Baby/Child-related books to read.
Chance picked mom up early as she asked, but when they came in, they woke up D...who stumbled out of his room all groggy-like only to fall asleep on my lap while getting his post-nap snuggles. Unfortunately, that pinned me to the couch and since I couldn't move, i just gave up and napped a short while as well. So we had a family nap. Mom on the one couch, D on me, and me on the loveseat. Chance enjoyed the quiet and chatted some on the comp.
After I finally woke us up (after another 45 minutes) I decided we should go out for dinner as a family. So, Chance, D, and I got up and went for dinner at our fav Chinese Buffet place. :o)
It was pleasant enough. D actually ate the majority of his dinner on his own. Didn't require us to feed him, and didn't mess round too much. Was nice.
Went to Blockbuster cause I figured we could use a good family night at home to make up for the stormy day we had. D chose The Wizard of Oz (one of his favorite...we're currently looking for the book and movie in the thrift stores)...and I chose a bunch more kids movies to watch with him over the next week. Peter Pan (we've been reading the book), The Iron Giant (an employee at the store recommended it), Toy Story 2 (they never seem to have it in until tonight), a Dora the Explorer and a couple of Bob the Builders. In total, D got, like 7 movies for him...LOL Not bad though, it only totalled 25 dollars. A week's worth of family entertainment for 25 bux. Cheaper than going to the movies.
We've also gotten our playpen from mom's co-worker...finally. It's a lot like the one we had in Ohio, just a single amenity short. :o)
It's a nice sage green colours with the nuetral colours in a plaid as accents. Was easy to set up (course all playpens are once you get the hang of them). I'm already picturing the things I can make to go in it such as the changer pad (cause it's just lined in the vinyl and nothing fabric) and a nice little Bassinet Canopy Thingy...cause this one didn't come with one. The lady was nice enough to give us an instruction booklet with it though. Excellent shape, not a mark on it, which means it was hardly used.
I spent some time looking up our next projects for D and I to do for the Do One Nice Thing organization.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that our cards had arrived and some of them were posted on ther website. http://www.doonenicething.com/d1nt-cards.php
I was even more pleased when I recieved a letter in the mail today from the founder of Do One Nice Thing.com thanking us for our kindess in making the cards.
So, I checked their archives for other projects that we could do. I discovered a nice bunch of things, like sending Art supplies to veterans to help them express themselves in therapy, and Kidflicks which is a place to send my gently used children's movies to ehich donates them to hospital children's wards, and Thinking of You where we make cards for senior citizens.
Chance asked me why I don't just start up my own thing here in Kelowna, and I said I wouldn't have the foggiest clue where to start. LOL
'Sides, where would I get the energy or the time?
I did house chores yesterday, and I was completely beat by the time dinner was finished cooking.
We got the car fixed, after having the battery conk out on us. Kimmie was nice and brought one home with him this morning, and Chance put it in.
We were supposed to go someplace this weekend...and we may still, but if we do it'll be spontaneous cause we haven't planned anything. Not to say that there isn't plenty to do, we'll just hafta pick something.
Anyhow...we rented Fun with Dick and Jane for ourselves, and Chance is beckoning me to the couch. I had better scoot before my snuggles decide to go to bed.

D's buddy Carson taken today at Pre-school. Today was D's special day, and when I asked Chance to take some pictures, the kids apparently enjoyed the digital camera.

A special Happy Birthday to Ronnie!

Humor Hath Many Faces

Mom asked us to whisk her to the Dr.'s office today before language class after we picked her up from work. While waiting in the office, a gentlemen who happened to be sitting nearby was called before mom was.
The Nurse came out, called his name, and he went back with her.
Darius was minding his own business, playing quietly, nicely...but as soon as the man walked out of sight, he stopped what he was doing, looked up, and chuckled to himself..."hee hee hee, Mr. Fish."

That sure broke the ice in the waiting area, as everyone caught on to his sense of innocent humor, and everyone within hearing chuckled at him.

All Said and Done

Well, after the weekend is finally over I don't feel as bad anymores. It drives me nuts to think that not only did I want a b-day party to which nobody showed, but also a baby shower. It's insulting...but being a forgiving person when it comes to my fam, I can forget about it I suppose.
I was really really Happy Gramma came out...I wasn't expecting her at all until she called Saturday night to say she's be there Sunday morning. :oD I'm happy she came to visit, even if it was for 2 days.
Dropped her off at the Bus Depot today, and her bus was 45 minutes late even arriving, n/m when they departed. She wanted to make her book study in Barriere, I hope she'll be able to.
Was nice, we went Thrift shopping yesterday, at Gramma's request. :o) I bought a bunch of junk, really. Nothing overly useful, but it was still fun.
Oh my god...I can't believe how hot it is. I'm so not gonna survive without Air Conditioning.
Harry spent a lot of time with us this weekend, which was nice. Poor guy's been hitting a rough patch cause he's recently single and doesn't know what to do with himself. At least he's spending time with us, and keeping himself outta trouble. Been renting movies, buying munchies, and being couch potatoes together. :oD What are good friends for eh?
I hadn't realized that this weekend is a loong weekend. Course, that was partially why we planned the Shower for Mother's Day to begin with, but it hadn't occurred to me with all that was happening. I seen a few trucks drive by on their way to Westbank with the fair rides on it. Mom popped my bubble reminding me that I can't ride the rides, so I shouldn't be excited. LOL Darius is old and big enough to do the rides and actually be excited about them though, so I'm excited for him. Hopefully we'll be able to hit it up at least once.
Gramma also wants us to visit her this weekend. I hope we'll be able to. :o) She said it would really be nice, even if it is just for an over-nighter. We'll see how well we can convince mom. :oD It's a beautiful day out today...but hot. We took D to the library, and bought some sandwhich stuff for lunch, and are at home now.

Shame on me...I forgot to call Ralph to let him know when to expect Gramma. how embaressing.

Chance's b-day is coming up next month. He says he wants a tatoo. *rolls eyes* He also would like a trip up to Gramma's to enjoy some hiking and outdoor activities. :o) We shall see

Baby Showers and BBQ's

I'm telling you...I really do wonder why I put effort into anything.
Today is Mother's Day and the day of my Bab ySHower. The day where I get to not only celebrate the lifeinside of me and exress the joy of having a new baby, but also the joy of being a Mother to Darius.
I don't think that I can express the disappointment about the turn-out from my family and friend's. Roger and Cathy phoned lastnight to cancel their appearance because they'd rather do "their own thing" on Mother's Day. Ali never bothered to confirm, and hasn't shown up. Mary was busy. Lori wouldn't budge to come and make an appearance because Phil has a visit this afternoon with Savannah. I didn' bother inviting Deb because I know she doesn't like big gatherings. No one else is here. The only people who showed up, are Jean and Ernie, and Gramma even caught a bus out today, and Harry is supposed to show up soon as well.
It's hard not to take it personally because it's a celebration in honor of me, and my mother, and my grandmother...and I feel like no one cares. Cathy said she's schedual a shopping trip with me to buy something.
Ya know, I'm not a shallow person, I don't "need" things. I'd like your support more than I'd enjoy a gift.
It hurts that no one made the effort to come out for free food and fun. It feels like no one cares about the effort that I made to make the salads, hamburger patties, veggie platters, put up decorations, or the baby I made in my stomache.
I should know better by now.