Diana's doodle pad

I stumbled on my old blog, reading a friends.  I really haven't been on here in a LONG time.  Life has been very good these days.  Read some amazing books that helped put life in check for me. 

I'm still at home, mothering my now, four year old, twin daugthers who I think should just stay four.  It scares me to think how quickly the time as past.  really, it does flash before your eyes.  People come in, go out, like the wind, ever changing and unpredictable.

I've learned a lot this year, and realize you are always learning, but you chose if you learn the lessons behind the event or not.  You chose if you want a better life, a second chance, or if you want to keep going through the same old song and dance.

I've done such good reading, and writing these days.  We all have our bits of insanity, times we feel we have no control and worry about what others think of us.  the big change for me this year has been making it through those times without feeling beaten down.  Now, if those feelings enter me, I don't try to push them away, but rather let them be.  I write it out, let it out, instead of keeping it in, or blowing up.  When I write it out, it makes sense, I calm myself, and let it go.  I mean it, I really do let it go.  It seems too easy, but it really is just that.  Don't try to push yourself into a direction you don't want to go, but rather BE there, with those feelings, observe them, and how you feel, how your body feels.  It's liberating.

Anyway, I may get back to this blog thing.  It was fun in the past, and reading tonight is like reading my history, and also a measure from where I was, and how far I've come.

 

Whoo!  MSN let me into this old blog!  Amazing!  My computer would crash every time I tried to open this thing!  Now I can open it and update!  So, what has been going on these days!

Got back from Toronto safe and sound!  That was totally a wonderful experience!  I won three centerpeices at lunches, got two other peices to take home, and then, b/c of going to conference, I got free stuff that they shipped home!  Amazing!  I also went to a Blue Jays game where they beat the Yankees 15-4!!!  IT was SO great!

Most of my days were filled with conference stuff, however, I did manage to get to the Eaton's Centre to power shop!  Bought some great stuff, and had a blast all the while! 

The girls stayed with my brother and his wife, and they had a great time, watersliding, playing outside, all sorts of good stuff!  Brent batched it for a few days, and that was good for him too, other than the fact he forgot how to cook!  Poor boy!

The flights were good.  I wish there was a direct flight with WestJet, to Toronto from Saskatoon, but there isn't, so I flew to Calgary and then to TO.  I know there is a direct flight for Air Canada flights, but I didn't want to fly with them.  This worked out just fine anyway. 

SO, now, with all this pumped up energy, I am setting big goals, and making waves in my life, for the better!  It's all good baby!

Not much to report these days, hence the blog absence.  Anyway, life seems to be trucking along, at a fairly busy pace.  Brent is taking his last weekend of First Responders this weekend, which I thought sucked b/c it's May long, but the weather is shitty, so he may as well be inside taking that anyway.  Went shopping yesterday.  Yeah, spent lots of cabbage, which I am so good at!  Ha, ha!  Actually, I was buying some stuff for the dayhome (which is going great, very busy, but great).  I bought the girls clothes for their birthday, from Old Navy.  They sure had some cute stuff!  My girls were quite the shoppers!  Picking up stuff and asking if I liked it, then trying to match up outfits!  THey aren't even three yet and doing this!  What Diva's!  Ha, ha!

Mother's Day was nice.  Got a beautiful basket of petunias from the local greenhouse, which I LOVE!

Um...what else...

Started two new dayhome kids this past week. I was stressed on Monday, as it was rough, but then things turned out great, and I had tons of fun! 

Brent is super great, although the girls and I sure miss him.  Yep, he can never leave, we miss him too much! 

New dresser and armoire are in!!  Looking sweet in my bedroom!  Honestly, our bedroom has become my favorite room!  It stays so much cleaner and I feel totally organized!  Brent loves it too, so that's great!  My lil Julia said "mommy, your room looks perfect!"  What a sweetie to notice!  It does look "perfect!"  Just need to buy those mirrored closet doors and it will be completely done!  Oh, and some blue accessories (on the hunt for those), to make it more beach-like.  I went with the beach theme since the paint is called "sandcastle" brown.  Then the furniture is black, and I figured a nice blue would accessorize just fab!  Loving it!

Anyway, that's all I've got for now.  Better go curl up to that good book I have waiting for me!  Ah....I am going to relax!  Funny thing about the dayhome, it is working full-time, going great, but EXHAUSTING!!!!  Ah well, I am just glad I am self-employed!

Until next time, Keep fit and Have FUN!

Today is a monumental day for me, and our family.  Back in January, we decided I would not be returning to the workforce, until the girls are in school (depending on if we have another child or not).  So, the decision was made that I would start a dayhome for kids.  Since the decision was made, I have to say, it took a huge weight off my shoulders.  The depression that once sucked me in, was no longer there, and I started feeling my self-worth coming back.  Now, folks, the day is upon us, when I have my first day with the dayhome kids.  I know there will be some challenging days, but who doesn't have those?  Any job, no matter what you do, has it's stressful moments.

 

Now, what does the title of this blog have to do with this entry?  Well, when I was a kid, we were often taken care of by caregivers.  So, this really is full circle for me.  Once taken care of by others, now taking care. 

 

I have had a wide range of reactions to my "career change", from "good for you" to "I could never do that!"  or "I wouldn't want to do it!"  Well, all I have to say is, we all decide our career paths, and if you feel good about the decision, that's great.  If you don't, make a change.  I made a change.  I think it is a respectable one.  Yes, no everyone can handle other peoples children, but remember, other peoples kids are better for the babysitter, than they are for their parents!  I had a "trial" run, earlier in the year, with a little girl, the same age as my kids.  It went well, so I know this is a good choice for me, and my girls.  I honestly feel so happy about this decision!  I have complete faith that things will go well.

 

FYI, The Secret is still working in my life, all the time, and with even greater momentum these days.  it's awesome!  Man, who woulda thought just thinking good thoughts could bring about so much change, for the better!  I am getting my dresser, armoire and matching mirror.  I ordered them last night, and at first, I was kinda scared about spending the $, but I did win splurge, which is $200, and have found $40 in cash, just lying around, then I have four partylite parties to close which will give me $800, so that is more than enough to pay it all of by next week!  Sweet!  It's not like it was a hasty decision, as I've had this set picked out for many months, and been "visualizing" it, feeling it, and even have the napkins I want to set on top!  It is coming, it is!  AND, it will be completely paid off by the end of MAY!  Sweet!

 

Well, that is my update for now.  Have a great week folks!

I have no voice!  Seriously, I really don't.  The voice I do have is very small and sore.  It's crazy!  I seem to fight off one cold only to get another a week later.  This year, and the end of last, I have battled sinus infections, and colds like a mad woman!  Any tips to make me healthy are appreciated!

 

This weekend was a busy one, but a great one!  We went to a wedding Saturday, great time!  Sunday we lounged around, I started to get sick, and I did go to Yoga.  Friday was spent at a PartyLite conference, which was great!  I have decided to go to the National conference in Toronto, which is very exciting, as i have never gone to Toronto before.  Brent is going to come at the end of it, so we can spend some time in Toronto together.  I told him it's his 30th birthday present as we are going in August, just before he turns 30.  Very exciting indeed!

 

Not much else new here.  Last week was so crazy busy!  I start my dayhome on April 30th, which will be lots of fun.  Hoping this weekend we can construct a sandpit. 

 

The kids are good.  Still throwing horns like the badasses they are!  hehe!

 

Have a great week all!

Lots going on these days.

 

First off, I will start with the PartyLite!  It's going well!  Yesterday I had my Starter show, and had a nice turnout.  I have many outside orders, and with that, I will receive a LOT of free stuff!  Very exciting!  I know I will have much success with this wonderful company!  I know it's kinda expensive, but remember, you are buying quality, and there a no better candles out there!

 

Next, is the walks.  I love that the snow is finally going away and we can get outside much, much more!  The kids have being playing in the puddles beside our yard, (which seem to be the only puddles left on entire street, lucky us!  Boot fulls, I am learning how to dry out rubber boots, and think "There must be a better way!"  The swingset we can get to, and the kids are enjoying.  Yesterday we took the girls for a bikeride (pulling them in the bike trailer) and man, that is a workout!  Then, they wanted to test out their own bikes (ones they got from Auntie & Uncle last  year for their birthday).  We went around the block.  Funny, Joelle can peddal like crazy, but not steer, Julia is the opposite.  She'd rather use her feet and push the bike along, and steers great!  Mesh it into one and you have a great bike-rider!  ha, ha!  It will come, it is only their first attempt this year!

 

Snow is melting, finally!  In SK this year, we've had 7 months of snow.  Yep, absolutely disgusting!  No wonder everyone is saying it was such a bad winter, I agree!  Saskatoon was 23 deg on Saturday!

 

Went to a wedding on Saturday evening, in the city.  The girls were SO good!  Actually, speeches were long, but really funny.  Joelle & Julia were pretty tired, as their Auntie Lindsay had them outside for a couple of hours, playing at the park, while Brent and I did some shopping, kid free!  Boy, that was NICE!  Anyway, during speeches, Joelle fell asleep, with her head on the table!  Looks more like she passed out!  Julia was under the table, contently playing (thank God I was with my old boss and his wife, who were telling me they were so good).  Julia was also throwing horns, which she has picked up these days; I wonder from who?  Ha, ha!  She's being doing that these days, and even did it for Grandpa!  He didn't know what she was doing, and when she "threw horns", so did he, and she laughed!  Crazy kids!

 

So, here is a freaky thing:  I 've been practicing using "The Secret" that book about The Law of Attraction".  Anyway, I have been envisioning a dresser with a mirror, that I want.  I envision it with so much detail that I have three napkins placed on it, two brown ones and a turquoise blue one (my room is brown).  So, I have yet to actually get the dresser, but I know it is on it's way.  However, I did receive the NAPKINS!  At Cindy's wedding, her give-aways were NAPKINS, two brown ones and a turquoise one!!!  Coincidence?  I think not!  Very awesome indeed!

 

Friday, I went to St.Brieux, where I used to work, for lunch with a friend, and visited a couple of other friends there, and also went to see Brent's new swanky cubical!  It was such a great time!  That afternoon, I had my friends two boys, and we all played outside! 

 

This week is proving to be a busy one!  Today I am going to try and close off as many orders as I can.  Tomorrow, I am headed to Rosetown, as my sister-in-law isn't out of the hospital yet (they aren't sure if she has an infection or if it's a blood clot, but nonetheless, she's been in there 11 days now, and is getting depressed.)  Zak is a good baby though, so that is a blessing.  I am going down, kid free, to try and cheer her up.

 

Wednesday I meet with my team leader to close off my show.  Thursday, I am babysitting my friends two boys again.  Friday I have PartyLite meetings in the city.  Saturday, I have a wedding reception.  Sunday, nothing!  Thank God!  Life is busy, but good busy!

 

Well, I guess that's my update for now.  Hope all is well with you all!

Easter is coming and my children have some rather intersting requests for the Easter bunny.  First off, Julia seems to think the Easter Bunny bring Curtains!  Yep, I don't know why, but it's true!  too funny!  Gotta love kids!

 

Joelle has asked that the Easter Bunny bring her a pool!  haha!  I know the Easter Bunny has an abundance of chocolate, but for some reason, I don't think there is anything about curtains or pools in the deal!  haha!  Makes me laugh!

 

I guess I will have some disappointed kids on Easter Sunday, when there is no pool or curtains.  Aww!

Oh do I feel like shit.

Like an elephant is running over my body.

Verge of puking.

Take care of two sicks.

This suck.

Went shopping yesterday and got some good deals!  Bought some outdoor solar lights, from Canadian Tire, for $30!  Regular price:  $89.00!  Sweet deal!  I bought three, one for me, one as a birthday present, and one for a wedding present!  Good deal!  Then, I bought a clothing rack, which I am going to use to hold kids clothing, and for the garage sale I am planning to have at the end of April.  I am actually planning the garage sale right now!  I'm going through the kids clothes, again, today, and hanging them all up, then will price them.  I will give some away too, to my family, but I need to desperately get rid of some of this stuff!  It's just piling up in my basement, and if any of you know me, you know i HATE clutter!  My basement feels WAY too cluttered to me right now!  I am going to have the sale at the end of April, or first weekend in May.  I figure i will hit early as there are a lot of die hard garage salers out there!  hehe!

 

Brent finished the kids play room this weekend.  The trim wasn't looking as good as it should and Brent is quite picky with that, so he redid it and it looks awesome!  Last night we put up all the pictures, a monkey clock, and "ZOO" hooks.  Looks great! 

 

We are still waiting for baby.  My sister-in-law was induced 3 times on Wednesday night/Thursday morning.  Poor girl.  They think the baby is big (we are thinking it's just tall and looks like a big baby).  Anyway, if she doens't go into labour this weekend (which it isn't looking promising), they will try the induction again tomorrow.  We shall see what happens.  I am not great at waiting.  When they were in the hospital, I was going crazy, waiting for any tid bit of info!  I guess I am getting a dose of my own medicine as I was techinically in labour for 62 hours (from the time my water broke until they were born), so I can now picture how they felt waiting.  Hopefully we meet the new baby soon!

 

Oh, and get this!  My brother and his wife didn't want to find out what they were having (well, she did, but agreed not to) and they didn't have their regular doctor on Thursday evening.  Anyway, he came in and told them!  Yep, he thought they wanted to know, so he told them!  Aaron told Dea that she always gets to open her presents early!  Pretty funny!  Anyway, they aren't tell us, which is driving me insane!  haha!  Funny, funny!

 

Um...what else do I have to write here.  Glad it's April, although it's cold here today.  Supposed to be cold all week, which sucks.  It's also my brother, Aaron's, birthday today.  A fool baby!  Speaking of April Fools, I fooled Brent this morning!  How fun!  He got me back though, good job Brent!

 

Off to go fool some unsuspecting people!

 

Have a good one!

 

 

Life has been good these days.  Girls = good.  Brent = Good.  Weekend down home = good.  Kim was great this weekend, which is probably why I am so happy today.  We had a nice birthday weekend for her.  My sister-in-law and brother and due with baby anytime, which has me excited!  It's their first and I know they will be great parents!

 

Today I took care of my friends two little girls.  It was fun and busy.  Keeps me outta trouble anyway.

 

Anyway, I don't really have much else to report yet.  When I have something exciting to tell you, I'll write it here.  Until then, Keep Fit and Have FUN!