Catching up ...

Since the last post, I have played my final game of ball hockey, enjoyed another 'snow day' (kind of), had my brother and his friends visit, AND .... finished painting the crib!
First of all, the 'Chicks with Sticks' lost their second play off game in a sudden death over time period, putting them out of the running. As much as I was worried in the beginning of attempting to take on this new sport at my age ... I totally enjoyed it! In fact, I think I have committed myself to play in the spring session ... yikes! Perhaps if I get back into running/walking, I'll be in better shape and able to be more of an asset to my team!
We ended up having what I'd like to term, a 1/2 snow day ... some of the rural buses were cancelled. This call accounted for 4 out of the 6 school buses that travel to our school. Although, we had more students than on the previous snow days, there was still a significant amount of students absent which made it difficult to follow standard lessons and routines. As much as I hoped I'd be completely caught up with another snow day, that didn't happen. A number of other tasks fell on my plate so I didn't get to the pile I had hoped .... maybe next week!
On Friday, Steven and his buddies arrived earlier than expected. With the weather and roads being so crazy through the week, the boss let the guys go at noon and as luck would have it, the forecast was wrong ... they ended up travelling in fairly good weather. I fed them some pizza and snacks along with some beer and sent them off for a night on the town. After a good breakfast the next morning, they set off for the city to catch the big game. I watched the game myself to catch a glimpse of their sign, but didn't have any luck!
And this morning and early afternoon, I put a third coat on the crib and the inside of the armoire. I'm thinking I might need to do a few touch ups but basically that's it ... for now! This week I'll be tackling the outside of the armoire ... there is an end in sight!
Basically that is a quick update of my week. I'm going to spend a few minutes cleaning up this blog a bit and then settle in for some laundry and my favourite ... Desperate Housewives!!! Here's hoping for a surprize batch of referrals before the Chinese New Year!!!!!

Snow Day !!!!!!!

Wooohoooo! This is the second snow day this week. For those in the warmer climates, a snow day means school buses are unable to run and that means few kids come to school! For teachers this is an opportunity to get some of those 'other' jobs done ... filing, cleaning the classroom, decluttering, marking ... stuff we often run out of time to get to. The way I figure it ...
just one more snow day will mean I am caught up on everything!
Now for the down side ... there is a tonne 'o snow!!! Really ... I'm trying to get a picture but ... batteries are dead again (I'm not a big fan of the rechargeables!) There is a lot of work to do: driveway, back deck, hot tub, roof ... we (well, Sean) will be busy shovelling! AND, worse of all .... the dish is out ... no Y&R for me! HELP!!!!

RQ's Latest Predictions.....

Well, looks like end of April/beginning of May is where we are at! I was soooo hoping for end of March/ early April ... the sooner the better of course ... but I can look at the positives:
1) More time to get the room done.
2) Travel in summer ... won't have to start my leave until September.
3) Sean won't miss the grade 8 trip or graduation (like I care about that!).

I am sure there are more but those are the top reasons so far. What I really hope for now ... is a referral before Mother's Day!!! Wouldn't that be the ultimate??? Come to think of it, it will be 2 years this Mom's Day that Sean and I had our first home visit by
our Social Worker! Okay, but I'm still secrectly hoping it WILL be sooner. RQ has to be off some time!

I love HomeSense!

Due to severe cramping from 2 days of painting ... I had to take today off! However, I was certainly well enough for my favourite past time ... shopping! I stopped and picked up a few items needed to add some extra touches to the house.
When I got home with my wares (which were not very exciting, I might add), I remembered this little picture I had picked up about a month before Christmas ... it was absolutely irresistable and will be, from all accounts, an understatement!!! Isn't it just PERFECT!!!!!!!

Step One Photos

Batteries charged ... going for step two this afternoon ... I actually think I will prefer that to dusting, vacuuming and toilet cleaning!!! I sure as hell hope no one 'drops by' though!

Pretty in Pink

Well, I finally got down to business and put the first coat of paint on the crib ... the pink coat! You'll have to wait until tomorrow to see a photo ... the batteries need charging! I also slapped on some pink to the inside doors of the armoire. Of course, right after doing that I sat down to check out the Forum on the Rumour Queen site where I learned a few 'surprize' boys were referred! Honestly ... just because I will feel like I am ready by the time our referral comes ... I'll get that kind of surprize ... have to repaint, find new bedding and a new name! Don't get me wrong ... I'll be thrilled with whatever child has been chosen for us BUT ... it will take some getting used to!
Time will tell ........

Referrals are in ....

Well, referrals have been announced to cover families in waiting logged in up to October 13th. That puts us another step
closer ... in a way! Although we seem to get closer, it is a definite that we won't get a referral in March and most likely not
in April ... looks like May will be the month. So the wait continues .............