I accomplished a goal today! It is greatly satisfying to cross something else off of my list.
A few months ago I began writing a book about my younger son who was recently diagnosed with multiple disorders. At times it was emotionally draining to write about him and all of the challenges that we face in our family life.
I shelfed the book and began immediately writing a children's chapter book about my two sons going on an adventure. My older son helped with ideas and the story was quickly born. It has helped me to see the humour in both of my children and been a great distraction for me.
Today I finished the book!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!! I will be printing it out soon and going over it since it is a rough draft.
It is deeply satisfying to finish a project that you've been working on for a while.
I hope someday I will be an inspiration to both of my children to help them see and fulfill all of their dreams!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meetings
I have attended many meetings in my lifetime. Some were for work, some for my children and some for interests and hobbies.
Last night I attended one of the worst ones yet. It was for a support group for parents. I have been to the meetings before and found them dry, not well planned and an opportunity for a select few to sit and 'gab' with each other and not even acknowledge any one else in the room, this included the moderator as well.
What is wrong with people today??? Have we really gone back to high school where the 'cool clique' hangs out together and everyone else is ignored, stared at or shunned??
Grow up people. We are not teenagers any more and the point of this particular meeting was for our children. And trust me I am not angry about not being included in the so called 'cool group'.
It saddens me that our society has come to this. People need to slow down and prioritize what they really value in life.
It disgusts me, because I was a former moderator of other groups that there are people out there in charge and they couldn't care less to welcome anyone!
I've decided that it isn't worth my time to go anymore. The evening would be better spent at home with my own family. That is where my priorities lie!
Last night I attended one of the worst ones yet. It was for a support group for parents. I have been to the meetings before and found them dry, not well planned and an opportunity for a select few to sit and 'gab' with each other and not even acknowledge any one else in the room, this included the moderator as well.
What is wrong with people today??? Have we really gone back to high school where the 'cool clique' hangs out together and everyone else is ignored, stared at or shunned??
Grow up people. We are not teenagers any more and the point of this particular meeting was for our children. And trust me I am not angry about not being included in the so called 'cool group'.
It saddens me that our society has come to this. People need to slow down and prioritize what they really value in life.
It disgusts me, because I was a former moderator of other groups that there are people out there in charge and they couldn't care less to welcome anyone!
I've decided that it isn't worth my time to go anymore. The evening would be better spent at home with my own family. That is where my priorities lie!
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Best Lie I was Ever Told
I think back fondly and laugh my head off at the best lie I was ever told.
We decided to get a puppy for our sons. Our older son was terrified of dogs and we hoped that this would help cure him. Our younger son was having some attachment issues after we adopted him so we thought he could love a puppy and then transfer that love to us.
We agreed on getting a golden doodle. Part golden retriever, part poodle. I thought poodles were a little to strange for us (at the time.) We found a breeder in our area and she had some golden doodles that were ready to be seen.
We drove with anticipation into the country to a little farm and ran the door bell. Inside her office were many puppies running around and jumping up on us. We were all a little overwhelmed.
My older son began playing with one of the doodles and soon his allergies kicked in. He began sneezing and his eyes got puffy. We couldn't get the doodle because of his allergies.
The breeder kindly told us that she had pure breed poodles also that were ready. If we wanted to come back the next day and see one of them we could. We decided to do that.
I couldn't believe we were going to see a poodle. I never considered having one for a pet. When we arrived the next day we met a beautiful poodle. He was caramel in colour and as soft as a teddy bear.
This is where the lie comes in. When we asked how big he would get we were told he would grow to be a minature poodle. About 20 pounds when grown. This was perfect for our family. Not too big, and not too small.
Half a year goes by and I take our poodle in for a vet checkup. He is tipping the scales at 35 pounds. The vet tells me that he is a standard poodle and will keep on growing.
WHen all is said and done and we now approach his second birthday he is 60 pounds!!!!!
This is the best lie someone ever told me because if I knew he would get that big I never would have bought him and I love him to pieces. He has brought so much joy to my life I couldn't be without him.
I laugh all the time about how we were tricked and how good it feels to be lied to for once!
We decided to get a puppy for our sons. Our older son was terrified of dogs and we hoped that this would help cure him. Our younger son was having some attachment issues after we adopted him so we thought he could love a puppy and then transfer that love to us.
We agreed on getting a golden doodle. Part golden retriever, part poodle. I thought poodles were a little to strange for us (at the time.) We found a breeder in our area and she had some golden doodles that were ready to be seen.
We drove with anticipation into the country to a little farm and ran the door bell. Inside her office were many puppies running around and jumping up on us. We were all a little overwhelmed.
My older son began playing with one of the doodles and soon his allergies kicked in. He began sneezing and his eyes got puffy. We couldn't get the doodle because of his allergies.
The breeder kindly told us that she had pure breed poodles also that were ready. If we wanted to come back the next day and see one of them we could. We decided to do that.
I couldn't believe we were going to see a poodle. I never considered having one for a pet. When we arrived the next day we met a beautiful poodle. He was caramel in colour and as soft as a teddy bear.
This is where the lie comes in. When we asked how big he would get we were told he would grow to be a minature poodle. About 20 pounds when grown. This was perfect for our family. Not too big, and not too small.
Half a year goes by and I take our poodle in for a vet checkup. He is tipping the scales at 35 pounds. The vet tells me that he is a standard poodle and will keep on growing.
WHen all is said and done and we now approach his second birthday he is 60 pounds!!!!!
This is the best lie someone ever told me because if I knew he would get that big I never would have bought him and I love him to pieces. He has brought so much joy to my life I couldn't be without him.
I laugh all the time about how we were tricked and how good it feels to be lied to for once!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Welcome 2009, good ridance to 2008!
To say that 2008 was an almost complete disaster is an understatement. I'm very happy to have it behind me and and anxiously and happily looking forward to 2009.
So here are the goals for 2009!
1. Lose 15-20 pounds for better health and more energy
2. Volunteer
3. Continue to read one book a week including classics
4. Pay off debt
5. Find a job that suits Justin's schedule and is rewarding
6. Teach Justin to read, and print sentences
7. Teach both boys to swim
8. Have more patience and cpmpassion for others
9. De-clutter the house
10. Win NANO09
11. Write a second book
12. Win script frenzy
13. Continue my blog
14. Edit first novel and give it a title
15. continue to set mini monthly goals
So there is the list! Let's see in one year's time what happens!!
To say that 2008 was an almost complete disaster is an understatement. I'm very happy to have it behind me and and anxiously and happily looking forward to 2009.
So here are the goals for 2009!
1. Lose 15-20 pounds for better health and more energy
2. Volunteer
3. Continue to read one book a week including classics
4. Pay off debt
5. Find a job that suits Justin's schedule and is rewarding
6. Teach Justin to read, and print sentences
7. Teach both boys to swim
8. Have more patience and cpmpassion for others
9. De-clutter the house
10. Win NANO09
11. Write a second book
12. Win script frenzy
13. Continue my blog
14. Edit first novel and give it a title
15. continue to set mini monthly goals
So there is the list! Let's see in one year's time what happens!!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ridiculous!
My son who is the most charming and adorable son around was tossed out of his daycare today. What's wrong with people today???
After adopting him over three years ago I can confidently say that we've come a long way baby! When he was first introduced to us he was cute, loud, and angry. I would be too though if I had been through what he has been through in his short life.
Over the past three years we have helped him, nurtured him and loved him as best as we can. He has been disagnosed as having ADHD and ODD. This did not come as a big surprise to us since we have been caring for him for three years.
Today however took the cake. I was called into our childcare centre (that will remain nameless, in case anyone actually reads this) and was told in no uncertain terms that he was gone, removed, turfed. Pick which ever one you want to use. There was an incident but like many that had occurred before and today without warning he was gone. No chance to say good bye, no chance to clean out his cubby.
Do we not give more consideration to an employee who was fired? A convict going to jail? Even they get a phone call to someone. He an innocent five year old boy is given nothing. A child who came into this world with nothing, was abused, and came to us with his fragile soul barely hanging together is given nothing. I would think in this day and age that there would be people out there with more compassion, kindness and empathy for those among us in society that don't fit the perfect mould.
I could sit here and cry woe is me and him for that matter but what would that solve??? I think it's time to find some new compassionate, caring people who at the first sign of anything amiss they don't jump ship. God knows everyone has jumped ship on him before!
After adopting him over three years ago I can confidently say that we've come a long way baby! When he was first introduced to us he was cute, loud, and angry. I would be too though if I had been through what he has been through in his short life.
Over the past three years we have helped him, nurtured him and loved him as best as we can. He has been disagnosed as having ADHD and ODD. This did not come as a big surprise to us since we have been caring for him for three years.
Today however took the cake. I was called into our childcare centre (that will remain nameless, in case anyone actually reads this) and was told in no uncertain terms that he was gone, removed, turfed. Pick which ever one you want to use. There was an incident but like many that had occurred before and today without warning he was gone. No chance to say good bye, no chance to clean out his cubby.
Do we not give more consideration to an employee who was fired? A convict going to jail? Even they get a phone call to someone. He an innocent five year old boy is given nothing. A child who came into this world with nothing, was abused, and came to us with his fragile soul barely hanging together is given nothing. I would think in this day and age that there would be people out there with more compassion, kindness and empathy for those among us in society that don't fit the perfect mould.
I could sit here and cry woe is me and him for that matter but what would that solve??? I think it's time to find some new compassionate, caring people who at the first sign of anything amiss they don't jump ship. God knows everyone has jumped ship on him before!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Insanity
I am on a month long journey right now of writing a 50,000 word book in one month. I read the book No Plot, No Problem by Chris Baty and decided to join the thousands of others around the world who have embraced this idea. First of all National novel writing month is November. This is the month where thousands of writers wave good bye to their loved ones, sneak in precious words at work and basically clack away on the keyboard until carpal tunnel sinks in.
For other commitments that I couldn't escape and maybe a whole lot of fear I missed the excitement of doing this in November. But when December first rolled around I dove in head first. I'm happy to report that after 10 days I'm more than half way. I think though that is partly because of the fire that has been lit under my ass to get going with this.
I have always wanted to write a novel. Actually several would be good. Life and other commitments like work always got in the way. Now was the chance to seize the moment.
The journey is a roller coaster ride of sheer terror, excitement and exhilaration that shouldn't be missed by anyone who has ever thought...hey! I could write!
I'll keep you posted and raise a glass of something good when it's done!!!
For other commitments that I couldn't escape and maybe a whole lot of fear I missed the excitement of doing this in November. But when December first rolled around I dove in head first. I'm happy to report that after 10 days I'm more than half way. I think though that is partly because of the fire that has been lit under my ass to get going with this.
I have always wanted to write a novel. Actually several would be good. Life and other commitments like work always got in the way. Now was the chance to seize the moment.
The journey is a roller coaster ride of sheer terror, excitement and exhilaration that shouldn't be missed by anyone who has ever thought...hey! I could write!
I'll keep you posted and raise a glass of something good when it's done!!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
A Night Out With My Mom
Last night I went out with my mom for our first girls night out ever. We went and saw Sarah Brightman and the Air Canada Centre. What a fabulous concert. Sarah never disappoints. Upon our arrival we discovered that our seats had been changed and we ended up with much better seats. Yeah for us. Her costumes were gorgeous, flamboyant and beautiful. The duets she sang would bring anyone to tears.
The best part of all though was that I got to spend the night with my mom. My mom has always been a great supporter of mine. She encourages me to try new things, never to give up and reminds me when needed that despite my concerns about being a good mom, that I am doing a good job.
As we get older and become mom's ourselves, we realize the sacrifices and challenges that our own mother's went through. My mom was and still is very selfless. She puts others first when she shouldn't. She is a great inspiration to me.
Thanks mom for the great evening out. I'm truly looking forward to the next one that we will get to share. I love you!
The best part of all though was that I got to spend the night with my mom. My mom has always been a great supporter of mine. She encourages me to try new things, never to give up and reminds me when needed that despite my concerns about being a good mom, that I am doing a good job.
As we get older and become mom's ourselves, we realize the sacrifices and challenges that our own mother's went through. My mom was and still is very selfless. She puts others first when she shouldn't. She is a great inspiration to me.
Thanks mom for the great evening out. I'm truly looking forward to the next one that we will get to share. I love you!
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