Another Day, Another Headache,

Except this one is from my sinus cold. Today I am happy to say, I am in a rather good mood, don't know where it came from but happy nonetheless that it's here. I have felt so crappy over the weekend (because of my cold) that I have been awaiting a good mood. Though I have drainage, congestion in my chest (which hurts), and my sinus headache, oh and the boys STILL think its the norm to not listen, scream, and fight! Oh well.

I am still bored, not much happened over the last week, other than the cold. I did read and finish the new and last Harry Potter book. I REALLY liked it! I was never into the whole Harry Potter thing to begin with, I mean I watched the movies but that was the extent of it. Until my FNL let us borrow all the books and me and Hubby got into it, I had a hard time getting myself in the mood to read them since the fist four movies were already out, but I finally did, needless to say the books were better than the movies (when is it not?). Actually one of the first things I noticed when we arrived in Canada and went to Wal-mart, I checked out the display of Harry Potter books. The obvious difference was the covers they had different pictures other than that they were the same...., except the first book, instead of being called "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" it was called "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". I still haven't figured that one out, but the books are the same except where sorcerer is it is philosopher, crazy huh?Ok, enough on Potter!!!

I finally drug myself to have a myspace account. I figured since pretty much EVERYONE I know has one, it's just one other way to keep in touch, so of course being cut off from communication other than the net I went for it. You know, I wish I would stop doing stuff like that, blog and myspace, because all in thought they sound good and the ones I have seen look good to!! Except mine, I have NO idea how to do all the "fancy" stuff apparently anyone else can do with their eyes closed!!! to make it worse, I am a show and learn person and all my friends that COULD show me are far far away now and even if they could walk me through it by phone nothing would make sense unless they could literally show me and watch me do it a couple of times till it makes sense to me, oh well.

Ok, now that I have written a book and none of it inspirational or touching, I am going to feed what sanity and good mood I gave left to my toddler and preschool boys!!! Have a wonderful day and I hope whether it's rain or shine, a slow day or one going by fast, find the enjoyment and precious moments this day has to offer and what no other day can offer :)!!!! (Ok, so I HAD to throw something "smart sounding in there, hope it worked!)

I know, I know, been MIA....,

Ok, so I said I was going to be good and post more frequently, but Hubby decided to get me and the boys sick, so I have been resting, and he has been on the ONLY computer we have in the hotel room playing WOW! Now usually I don't mind, but I like to get on and email and blog as my outlet and time for me and it's the only way of communicating with friends and family that I have right now. So, since he is at work and I have total control of the computer, let me update you.

We have only found one house for rent since we got here, I called the guy up and set up an appointment to look at it, now this was also my first day of being sick (I think mine is allergies). I drag myself out of my oh-so-comfortable bed where I was resting and made myself get ready, we arrive 10 minutes before our appointment time and wait, with 2 boys in the back with the beginnings of a cold, we wait. I look at the clock and 30 minutes past our appointment time, still no one came. So, we decide to drive up the street and look at the houses and all. That took 15 minutes, we drove back by and still NO ONE!!!! So, we turn and head back so I can rest. I never did call the guy back (because I just felt worse as the day went on), I realized that he never did get our names down. SO, I could call back and act like someone else, if it came to that, but I haven't made up my mind.

As of today, I am over the worst of it, mainly since Hubby let me rest all weekend, THANKS HUN!!!! All I have let to deal with is a runny/stuffy nose, occasional sneezing, and my two minions. Gus Gus had run a low fever the last two nights, not sure if just from the cold, but he is fine all day, n o fever, then come bedtime he gets a low one. I am watching him to see if it repeats tonight, but hopefully it won't. Well, I am gonna go and tend to the boys. Hope your weekend was more enjoyable.

So..., We Are Here

We are here in Canada. We arrived to stay a couple of nights ago. Hubby went into work, I took the boys to the hotel pool on Friday. Saturday we drove around looking for houses, which didn't turn out to well, anything in our price range looks like a storage in someone's backyard and anything half way decent is 2-3 times as much as we can afford. I would rather rent, but no one is renting!!!! I like the area pretty good, it just looks like an old town..., not nasty or ghetto. If they would renovate whats available.., it would look so good. Today we went to look at a house, we thought we hit the jackpot, it was just in our range and looked good, when we got there, we found out it was just a small duplex. I mean it still looks nice.., just hard to want to live connected to someone you don't know and you have two small children. It was our first look..., so, I know other things will come along, we are just looking. We are meeting with a real estate agent tomorrow and she is going to outline the ends and outs of what we should do or expect (since we have never done this before). I miss how easy it was to call friends and family in the states. I have yet to call around and see what they offer for our needs, but from what I have seen in the pamphlets and on the internet... they don't count the U.S. in the long distance as the states do for Canada.

Well, just wanted to update, things are different here (not a bad different) and it is small things but all taking some getting use to. The lake here is BEAUTIFUL! I am going to take my camera out the next time we go and get it uploaded. That has been our weekend!

Still On Our Way

So, we left Saturday...,late to begin our move. Even with the good time we have made we are still behind everyday something happens to keep us from getting ahead...., but at least we are "on schedule". Tomorrow is our last travel day Hubby's work has given and we are across the border and in Canada, London, Ontario to be exact. We are 6 hours from our final destination. After which, we will get a hotel, find a storage, unload the moving truck, go to sleep. awake..., drive to New York to drop off the truck (because we cannot drop it off in Canada) and hopefully see Niagara Falls, on our way back (that is my ONE goal before settling in our new town.

The trip has been good so far considering the fact that I we are both having to do all the driving along with a four and (almost) two year old, who until lately, have been doing exceptionally well. Now, however, when out of their car seats (no matter where) they scream uncontrollably, run mad EVERYWHERE!!! and do everything that UN-disciplined children do. Making it even more frustrating for me and Hubby because they do have rules, expectations, and discipline. I have never wanted to pull my hair out so badly, I am losing my sanity, patience, composure, and anything and everything else!!!! I know it's because things are unstable now and they are spending ALOT of time in the car and still..., but I am out of ideas, I have tried taking them places they can play and eat, take them swimming when we stop and have them run around anytime we stop, but all to no avail!!!!

Anyway,I am done venting, I will post pics that I have taken on the way once we are in town and not driving and packing things up everyday.Hope all is well, with you!!!! Hope to post about my many adventures and/or discoveries in our new place of living!!!! Good night to all, I have more driving to do in the morning.

My Roo Achieves Swimming

My mom, two sisters, little brother, and nephew have been visiting since last Thursday. We have had soo much fun. We have spent most of our time at the pool, which is great because I haven't gotten to go because I am by myself with both boys and neither can swim. Gus Gus wants to jump off the edge, stairs, or out of my arms, so I have to watch him closely. Roo, has been afraid to learn how to swim and we have not been in one place long enough to get him to swim lessons. Well, I guess the float vest thingy we had was not a good one, because no matter what he was still scared of us letting go of him (which I don't) and he happened to get up the courage to just jump in like my little brother but the vest was top heavy and tipped him head first, so of course it freaked him out!!! So, today we went to the store and got him a new vest (just like the one my little brother wears) and he finally got in and let me show him how to keep his head up, paddle with his arms, and kick his feet and HE DID IT!!!!!! After I helped him a couple of times, he didn't want anyone to help him, he jumped in the pool (even going under) and would pop up and start swimming, he did so great!!!!! I just watch him of course, but he was so proud of himself!!!!

Oh, also, me, my sisters, and my mom went to see Licenses to Wed, but we didn't make it in time so we went to see Evan Almighty. I actually like it better than Bruce Almighty. It was GREAT!!! There was no to VERY little cussing (which is barely found in any movie nowadays) and I love the part where God is referring to how he "grants" our prays, he said in one example, that "when we pray for patience God doesn't grant us patience, but the opportunity to show patience"! All of a sudden a light bulb went off!!! All those times I prayed for patience with my children, I was looking for God to bestow a great amount of patience as if nothing that day could or would set me off, and low and behold those were the days I was hanging on by a thread! Anyway, I got off of subject needless to say, I WILL be buying this movie!!!

Ok, I just wanted to share real quick, I am boxing up my house, we leave on Saturday so, I am doing EVERYTHING this week and my mom's last day is tomorrow :(. I will hopefully get some pics of Roo swimming!!!!

Well, I have been MIA ......,

I want to "update" you on whats been going on this past week. I went to the doctor this morning, I got my stitches removed, but nothing on the biopsy, I have to call back in 2 weeks! Also, yesterday was the Fourth of July! We seen some fireworks but only outside of where we live. I have been having a grueling couple of days over a decision my Hubby and I are making. We named someone guardian over our children in the event of something happening to us, but because of changes and circumstances, we have to name someone else. Naturally we are thinking of my mom and his. I have talked with my mom about what we want and how things should be. We want the both of them to share a joint custody of the boys. Well, with some of the area and schools, we are asking if Hubby's mom would be willing to relocate to so that the joint custody can work without removing the boys from school and other "specifics". Just to give an idea, this is the email I sent:

Hey, I know you were just here and we could have talked to you in person, but it is easier for me to write it, and let you think and talk it over with Keith and get back to us in a few days, so here goes!

Hubby and I have been thinking about who we want to get the boys in the event of something happening to both of us, since who we did name and the circumstances now, we have to change it. The ONLY people we would let have the boys are you and my mom, and thats were the dilemma is. We don't want to chose one or the other but let you share the boys. The only foreseeable way would be if the two of you lived close so the boys can stay in one school and other things. After talking on it, we decided we liked the area better as for the schools and other things in the area, the only thing is you don't live there. What we are asking is in the event that something happened to us would you be willing to relocate so they have one school and can be of access to both you and my mom? We want you two to have equal access when you want/can and you both have someone there to take the boys when the other goes out of town or vacation. I know its alot to ask of, but we just want the best for the boys. Both of you (my mom and you) have qualities and views that we want the boys to be around, but there are disadvantages on both sides as well (not a bad thing) but that is where we run into the problem of being able to "choose" one over the other. Ok, I am stopping there. Just PLEASE think and talk this over and get back to us. We are wanting to change the guardianship before we leave . We love and miss you!

So, I ask is there anything really wrong with how I put it? When she called to talk to Hubby, she said she was all "hurt" and "upset" because they were just here and blah blah...., well, I started FUMING!!! They were only here for 1 day, sorry I didn't take your ONLY day to enjoy the kids and talk to you about this, plus they brought Keith's mom with them, so why would we talk to them in front of her? I am SOOO bad that she has the audacity to say she is hurt! She even picked out the little stuff in the email to fuss about instead of taking the ONE big question and thinking and talking it over then getting back to us. She and Hubby are suppose to talk more tonight, so we will see how that goes. I just can't believe on a matter like this she would react that way!!!!! I am almost to the point where I want to just let my mom have full guardianship, I don't want someone like this responsible for my kids when I'm gone. Another factor is that she hasn't had to take care of a child since her youngest was a child, but she is 21! So, it's bee awhile!!! Her husband has NEVER raised a child. so it would be a TREMENDOUS shock to how they go about their daily lives on top of the reason they would be aking on the kids. Am I making ANY sense? My mom on the other hand has my little brother who is only 2 weeks younger than Roo and she has my nephew that she helps take care of who is not yet 1 and my niece who is 6 months younger than Roo, stays with her more than her own parents! So, she is used to having children around, including them in everyday stuff and she LOVES having children around!! She looks at some other things that deal with my kids as I do, which is a big plus!

Ok, I am done venting. I just feel strongly about who will take my kids and how they are raised, in the event I cannot! Hope everyone else had a great day!!!! oh, on my friend, Tiffany's blog, she has a slideshow up of her visit here, so check it out!!!! Also, let me know what you think of the stuff above, am I being retarded? I don't think so :).