I am so exhausted, overwhelmed and stretched past my limit. I think I would manage okay with just teaching full time but of course life has its 'other' responsibilities with it. You know you have taken on too much when you are already crying at 7:30 in the morning wondering how you are going to get through the day. My job is the priority however so that means that Young Women's has to be the sacrifice. I hope the other ladies will understand my position and do what they can to fill in, in my absence. I hate not fulfilling the responsibilities I have taken on. It kills me to admit that I can't do it but I have to learn when to let things go. I am not superwoman!
So there you have it... I admit defeat!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Getting bigger ------->
Check out the baby in the bubble... it sure feels like it is getting tighter in here. I am so excited that there are less than 3 months left. I'm starting to feel the need to have all the baby things purchased in case it comes early.
Monday, May 18, 2009
May Long Weekend
Well we are still waiting for spring to stick around out here in Lloydminster. It seems that some snow is coming the next couple days but should be 22 degrees by Saturday. We shall see. I would like to plant some things outside without them dying. This past week... well perhaps the last month continues to be crazy. It is so fun having a house with 'projects' to do. Hopefully they don't get old too fast.
On Tuesday we saw Emerson Drive in concert. Right here in Lloydminster too! It was great fun and Bean sure seemed to enjoy the loud music.
On Friday my sister-in-law Cora made the long trek from Calgary to come see us and it was great fun! We wish that more family lived nearby. She helped us out with some yard work and I caught a picture of her in her Farmer Maisie outfit (Ian's borrowed clothes). I must say though that yard work is getting pretty exhausting as I am now 6 months along. I was hurting the last couple days but seem to have recovered.
After the yard work we had a big Housewarming BBQ party with a big gang of friends from the branch. There were about 40 people there (half of which were children). It was great to have so many kids running around. Ian and I have both been feeling that our house is so empty since everyone left. Luckily it was warm enough (though cloudy) to stay outside for the duration. I think next weekend I will be ready for another party! Thanks to all our friends for coming out and making our house more homey!
Ian and I have enjoyed this last holiday break before school is out. I am trying to savour the last 2 weeks I have of sleeping in before I teach full time for the last month. I just know I am going to burn out quick. I just keep telling myself "it is only one month". 25 grade two-ers are hard to keep up with.
The waddle continues to develop as my tummy is growing and the numbers on the scale are actually moving up now at a steady rate (yikes). Hopefully these last 3 months don't involve too much growth. Our little girl seems healthy and strong (still making me feel sick on a regular basis) though she has already grown quite stubborn. She seems to refuse to 'perform' for Daddy or anyone else for that matter. When she kicks I try to get Ian to feel it but as soon as his hand is on there she just won't kick anymore. What a turkey!
Last news of all I recently learned that I am finally going to be an auntie!!!!! And double time. My sister is having twins and we are thrilled. We just wish that they didn't live so far away in Switzerland.
I hope you all had a great long weekend as well..... just can't wait for spring to stay!
On Tuesday we saw Emerson Drive in concert. Right here in Lloydminster too! It was great fun and Bean sure seemed to enjoy the loud music.
On Friday my sister-in-law Cora made the long trek from Calgary to come see us and it was great fun! We wish that more family lived nearby. She helped us out with some yard work and I caught a picture of her in her Farmer Maisie outfit (Ian's borrowed clothes). I must say though that yard work is getting pretty exhausting as I am now 6 months along. I was hurting the last couple days but seem to have recovered.
After the yard work we had a big Housewarming BBQ party with a big gang of friends from the branch. There were about 40 people there (half of which were children). It was great to have so many kids running around. Ian and I have both been feeling that our house is so empty since everyone left. Luckily it was warm enough (though cloudy) to stay outside for the duration. I think next weekend I will be ready for another party! Thanks to all our friends for coming out and making our house more homey!
Ian and I have enjoyed this last holiday break before school is out. I am trying to savour the last 2 weeks I have of sleeping in before I teach full time for the last month. I just know I am going to burn out quick. I just keep telling myself "it is only one month". 25 grade two-ers are hard to keep up with.
The waddle continues to develop as my tummy is growing and the numbers on the scale are actually moving up now at a steady rate (yikes). Hopefully these last 3 months don't involve too much growth. Our little girl seems healthy and strong (still making me feel sick on a regular basis) though she has already grown quite stubborn. She seems to refuse to 'perform' for Daddy or anyone else for that matter. When she kicks I try to get Ian to feel it but as soon as his hand is on there she just won't kick anymore. What a turkey!
Last news of all I recently learned that I am finally going to be an auntie!!!!! And double time. My sister is having twins and we are thrilled. We just wish that they didn't live so far away in Switzerland.
I hope you all had a great long weekend as well..... just can't wait for spring to stay!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
I can't say enough about how excited I am to be a Mother... I feel so blessed to have this baby girl join our family. I am so grateful to be feeling healthy and strong again and even more grateful to have the sun shining. It seems that if the sun is out that everything in the world will be okay... that we can get through it.
I am so grateful for my mother. For what she taught me and for the love she showed by sacrificing and serving her family. I am grateful for all the friends I have who do their best everyday to be good mothers to their children.
Here are some pictures of our Mother's Day Weekend!
The parents-to-be
25 Weeks along
Playing games with the siblings
My wonderful Mother
I am so grateful for my mother. For what she taught me and for the love she showed by sacrificing and serving her family. I am grateful for all the friends I have who do their best everyday to be good mothers to their children.
Here are some pictures of our Mother's Day Weekend!
The parents-to-be
25 Weeks along
Playing games with the siblings
My wonderful Mother
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
2 Years
Today is our 2nd anniversary! Wow, these past two years have seemed so much longer than that. Remember when you were a kid and sitting through an entire school year seemed like ETERNITY? Well the last 2 years have flown past but have still seemed like they have always been this way. I forget what life was like single.... I seem to remember not liking it though!
I can't express how wonderful it has been to have such a great man in my life. Ian is my favourite person and I love spending everyday with him. He will be such a wonderful father and I am so excited to see him with his little girl.
He brought home some beautiful roses today... and has been so great with helping getting our new house set up. We are so excited to be in our own home.
More exciting pictures to come with this ever growing and moving baby girl, spring/summer bbq's on our new deck, mother's day adventures and general home fun.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
The time has come!!!!!!!!!!
YAY! Moving time! We get possession of our house tomorrow and the move is Wednesday evening. We wanted an extra couple days to clean our new place before we move into it. It wasn't super dirty or anything... I just have issues and need to KNOW that it is truly clean (to my ever so high standard). I am truly disappointed that my mom can't come help me clean cause she taught me everything I know and is my cleanliness soulmate! I will have to do the best I can in her absence.
So we have been packing the last couple weeks... here is a nice stack of some of the boxes (at least the ones that are finished) so far. Also my handy dandy list for those wonderful souls that are helping us move. I have sticker-dotted everybox with a certain colour for a specific room so all they have to do is check the dot on the box, check the chart and then take it to that room. This hopefully will limit the amount of box moving around we have to do after.... especially since I shouldn't be lifting the heavy stuff (my back is already a little sore from some quick lifts). Now no one is allowed to mock the chart and the organization. Try it once when you move and I am sure you will see how helpful it can be!!!!!
This week is going to be a crazy one for me as I try to fit in cleaning, planning, teaching, moving and then cleaning the apartment after we move out of it. I also have a big YW event coming up that needs attention. Of course it all happens at the same time. Luckily Ian was able to take the week off and my Dad will come up to help one day this week. Also we have such great, helpful friends ;) There will be pizza to tempt any others that want to come help move at 5:30 on Wednesday evening!!!!
Most of all I am just totally super excited and am almost getting nervous thinking about sleeping in a new house with weird noises to keep me up at night... not to mention the paranoia of worrying about the old owner sneaking back in with his key. Is re-keying the locks obsessive?!?
So we have been packing the last couple weeks... here is a nice stack of some of the boxes (at least the ones that are finished) so far. Also my handy dandy list for those wonderful souls that are helping us move. I have sticker-dotted everybox with a certain colour for a specific room so all they have to do is check the dot on the box, check the chart and then take it to that room. This hopefully will limit the amount of box moving around we have to do after.... especially since I shouldn't be lifting the heavy stuff (my back is already a little sore from some quick lifts). Now no one is allowed to mock the chart and the organization. Try it once when you move and I am sure you will see how helpful it can be!!!!!
This week is going to be a crazy one for me as I try to fit in cleaning, planning, teaching, moving and then cleaning the apartment after we move out of it. I also have a big YW event coming up that needs attention. Of course it all happens at the same time. Luckily Ian was able to take the week off and my Dad will come up to help one day this week. Also we have such great, helpful friends ;) There will be pizza to tempt any others that want to come help move at 5:30 on Wednesday evening!!!!
Most of all I am just totally super excited and am almost getting nervous thinking about sleeping in a new house with weird noises to keep me up at night... not to mention the paranoia of worrying about the old owner sneaking back in with his key. Is re-keying the locks obsessive?!?
Monday, April 13, 2009
What's Happening...
No cute Easter pictures to show as I didn't take my camera to Edmonton but this is what Ian and I have been up to this holiday:
I got a job teaching grade 2 for the rest of the year
Ian's cousin had a baby girl (born to Jen and Brent Garner)
Ian had scout camp with our branch and loved it
I went to Edmonton to see family while he was gone (including my sisters new bf and sister)
Got my hair cut (yes must be spring)
Baby is 21 weeks along and I am feeling it move daily
Ian has left for Prince Albert again for 7 days (will come back on his birthday the 20th)
It is spring break so I am spending the week packing to move and planning for school
14 Days until we get possession of our house
and the weather has been so beautiful!
I can't wait to have a yard to work in and a deck to enjoy the wonderful sun! It was great to hear about all your exciting holidays and to see the pictures of your adorable families. Keep writing cause I stalk you all daily!
I got a job teaching grade 2 for the rest of the year
Ian's cousin had a baby girl (born to Jen and Brent Garner)
Ian had scout camp with our branch and loved it
I went to Edmonton to see family while he was gone (including my sisters new bf and sister)
Got my hair cut (yes must be spring)
Baby is 21 weeks along and I am feeling it move daily
Ian has left for Prince Albert again for 7 days (will come back on his birthday the 20th)
It is spring break so I am spending the week packing to move and planning for school
14 Days until we get possession of our house
and the weather has been so beautiful!
I can't wait to have a yard to work in and a deck to enjoy the wonderful sun! It was great to hear about all your exciting holidays and to see the pictures of your adorable families. Keep writing cause I stalk you all daily!
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