Congrats to IAN and HEATHER

So Anne and I celebrated the marriage of Ian Repetski to Heather Sanderse on the weekend.
I was one of the groomsman so I was involved in a number of aspects, which was a first for me and quite fun. The wedding went perfect and the reception was a ton of fun.

The guys had been super nice to Ian the whole time leading up to the wedding. So at the end of the night we snatched him and threw him in the pool at the country club where the reception was held in order to at least cool the boy down a bit.

All in all it was an amazing event and I am sure they newlyweds will have a long, blissful marriage.

Jailed Kitty

Get the cat back from the vet- $630 ouch! Poor thing has to be confinded to a quiet room for two weeks. Problem is the only rooms that have door that shut are our room and the bathroom.

Amazed

Well I didn't know it was possible, I thought they just lived on forever or become drapes for painting or went to the salvation army to die. BUT we actually wore out a set of sheets.

Poor Kitty

Our cats have this nasty habit of getting outside and not wanting to come in. We have looks to prevent it, but sometimes they just get out. Sometimes they get out and I do not have the energy to catch them, sometimes they sneak out, and sometimes they run so fast we can't catch them.

Last night they got out and we didn't make it a priority to get them, thus this mooring, when Luke opened the porch door to leave for work Carrots ( the one on with his face partical covered by Mango) Carrots come staggering in bleeding from the mouth. Of course Luke has to go right away, can't even hold him while I check him out. So by myself I clean him up and determine he is missing teeth, has a large laceration on his lower lip, his jaw just isn't right, and he is way to lethargic to be normal.

So I take him to the vet, and to keep our loving carrots it is $400 to wire his broken jaw and observe him for a concussion. The vet thinks he was hit by a car.

9 looooong years

So today is mine and Anne's 9th wedding anniversary! Yay!
We are going to make this special day by.....ummmmm....we'll go...hmmmmm....
Well we haven't actually planned anything and Anne is actually working and we haven't bought any gifts for each other...
Oh well, I am sure we'll do something sometime :)

Excitted

I am trembling with excitement over tomorrows date:
07/07/07

Mr. Potter

I have started re-reading sections of the Harry Potter series so I can be prepared for the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. In my rush to get through some novels to find out what happens I tend to miss details and due to the rapid reading I do not saver the story and thus forget. Unfortunately, I can not be out at midnight getting it- but I am excited none the less. I think the Wesley twins bite the dust.

Craving

MacDonald's Hamburger and a Big Mac. Not that I would actually subcome to the taint. (Douglas Copeland reference)

I thought so

Today while in Owen Sound I noticed a truck dropping off some porn magazines at the sex shop. What was interesting was that the truck is owned by the owner of Hanover's used children's stuff store.
I see a bit of a conflict. Not to say he is into kiddie porn but I have always gotten the creeps from the guy.

Hey I know that guy...

Toronto Star Article with somebody I know, Josh. Really I know his wife PJ. He is a really passionate guy in reguards to what he knows.

"I can't reach the farmer in the dell"

Story Book Park

Here is Maya at Story Book Park in Owen Sound. She is riding a boat with Isaac, her buddy. Amazingly, she went on most of the rides- even a big girl ride. (paratrooper) She had so much fun that I bought a season pass. We will be going to Owen Sound alot this summer to visit the midwives and i figured she was at just the right age, it is nicely shaded and there is a little water park so why not. Maya especially liked feeding the deer. ( that's what she said when I asked her what she liked about story book park.) She was not so fond of the haunted house. Guess it was too scary for a 3 year old.

I want

I want organic pudding cups, and there is none at the store. I really do not know if it is a product that is made but I think it should be.

PlayRoom

This is the room formally known as our living room. Now Maya refers to it as her playroom. Lord knows how that happened.

I want.....

The other day Maya wanted some Bran Flakes and I was ignoring her. Eventually I wandered into the kitchen and she had it all ready for me to help her. Silly

Black

I have been harassing everybody I know for maternity clothes- in fact even people I do not know, and mostly what I have been getting is black, black and more black.
I'm set for a funeral, multiple funerals.

The Future of the Internet

So we spend a lot of time on the Internet. I spend a lot of time fixing computers that have been damaged, infected, and destroyed by things on the Internet. I have always said that I think the current incarnation of the Internet is really an infantile version of what it's going to be like 25 to 50 years from now. Now I say such things without a clear conception of what it will be like in that future. I just know that it won't be quite like the wild west it is now, probably closer to the virtual world we sometimes see in movies, but not nearly so similar to real life.
Anyway, here is a talk and demo of something that i think shows how things are going to evolve with the internet. This photosynth (<- this is what he was using seriously check it out), basically takes available photos of something, puts them together to form a 3d image of of said thing, and alows to browse it usng those images.
Imagine being able to explore the Rockies virtually using a combination of high-res satellite imagry and video and photos people have taken on trips and posted on the internet. Imagine being able to do the same for any street in Tokyo or anywhere else.
You can already virtually explore San Franciso.

Rally Report

So this past weekend was the STPR that my friend Ian and I attend (or try to) annually.
As always, we had an excellent time, albeit with a few hiccups this year.

The weather was awesome the whole weekend, every year prior to this we have gotten rather soggy. But this year was amazing, with sunny skies and only slightly humid air.
The drive was quite good as well, no mishaps and we found the campsite quickly. The only trouble was finding the morning spectator stage we checked out. Once we found it though it was really awesome, we could see the cars trying to slow coming down a long straight, into a hairpin. Some overshot it, scaring the crap out the workings, and some made pretty wide turns. Very enjoyable.
The real disappointment was the evening spectating, which never occured. Keep in mind, this is rally so stage cancellations come with the terrory. However, having the the stage that goes by your spectator area cancelled twice really sucks when you have driven a long way to see it. But we found a couple to chat with so the 6 or so hours sitting in the woods passed by nicely.

So overall, I did have a good time as its really the only time of year I get some excellent quality time with one of my best friends and the area the rally takes place in is very nice.

No pics or anything this year, but my video from last year is the top of the list if you search STPR on youtube.

Nature Vs Nurture

I'm wanting to get organized for the baby, I know I have lots of time but I also know how tired I will be getting. So I'm going through Mayas old clothes bins deciding what can be used for the boy baby, what should go to the thrift store, what I might be able to make a few bucks by selling, and what I should saving for future generations. A few items I'm unsure about so I consult with Luke. Thus....

With my unwillingness to cut hair that may end up curly like Mayas and Luke's acceptance of clothing that is purple, hello kitty themed, and has a few satin embellishments.....you got wonder how will this unnamed boy child make out.

Old

The other day I remarked to Maya that I was old, so she said "You just need more cream mommy"

Sweat

Thank goodness it has cooled down. For those whom do not know-and frankly I'm sure most do not care about my disability, I do have one. I have sweaty palms and feet.



When my feet sweat, I just generally take off my shoes, but then small objects stick to them. When taking off my shoes is not an option the sweat pools and slowly drops onto the floor. Crocs have proven to be not a practical choice in footwear. I also tend to slide out of slinky sandals.



My sweaty palms can be socially awkward. I do not shake hands. At work it is just plain frustrated since powdered gloves were banned. When writing I have to put tissues in my hands to avoid drips. Sometimes I think it has started to rain while I'm driving but no the rain has not dripped in the car, but my hands have dripped. I can never get a grip on jars to open.

Isn't my life sad?

Disappointed

Last night I saw some Cracker jack pop corn for sale and I had to have it. Very disappointed, next craving goes to Poppycock popcorn. Screw the cost, I'm worth it.

Crusin'

Maya Made

The other day I was walking home from the park and this baby swing was on the side of the road for pickup- Goods exchange week. I happen to be carrying a HEAVY little boy so I made Maya carry it home-4-5 blocks. Once home she made this double stroller for her kids. Imagine her excitement when it gets up on the swing set and she can give her kids a swing ride- much less a real baby.

It's a .....

Boy.

Yep, there is a penis inside of me and I'm not even having sex. How wrong is that? We had an ultra sound last week, everything is fine, but the babe has testicles and a penis. I guess we did not join together and celebrate our marriage in December but early January. Slowly getting used to the idea. Even bought some boy clothes today. Started surfing ebay for boy themed diapers. Had a discussion with Maya, she cried for 10 minutes over the lost of her baby sister, at least we do not have to name the child lollipop now. I guess this means more presents when the baby is born cause we will need boy things. I'm not quite sure what is a boy thing, so I guess I will find out when all the presents are given to......

Jake?

Maximilian?

Livingston (Livy)?

Abram?

William?

Magnus?

All of these are my suggestions- Luke is going to wait until after the baby for some big relvation to give him wisdom in naming his fourth son. ( George, Mango, Carrots are the first three)

What a shame

According to the global advertising and marketing company BBDO, 60 per cent of Canadians between 48 and 59 read nothing while using the toilet. So thats why when I am working nights none of the other nurses understand why I get crusty when our magazine supply is limited.

Silly Captain Kirk

Came across this while surfing last night. Weird, but well done.

Bletch

....describes my daily offering of clothes to wear. I NEED more maternity clothing options.

Oh if anybody is in the family planning mode- plan on being pregnant over winter- clothing hides all those french fries and wonder bars.

Book

Anybody read Trans-Sister Radio? Really enjoined the story- did not expect the ending even though it was foreshadowed enough. I'm not literary enough to know if it is well written. Strong 'Female' characters much like the novel Midwives by the same author.
Am interested in the whole gender as a choice/ born with theme. Any suggestions of other works? Fiction, Non fiction.

Gooey Breakfast

As of last night Maya has a cold. Lots of snot running out.
So this morning she is eating breakfast and after eating a spoonful of porridge fills the spoon up again by blowing snot into it. Then she eats it. YUMMY!

Soccer Mom (and Dad)

So tonight Anne and I start our soccer career as coaches. Maya is playing in the local soccer league and Anne signed us up to be coaches. We are coaching Maya's team of 6 players and tonight we won't be playing but justing meeting the other parents and giving out jerseays and setting up a snack schedule.
One set of parents won't be there as they aren't in the area yet because they come for the summer after their NHL schedule is done and the kids are done school. Thats right, we have an NHL kid on our team. That should be interesting, apparently the whole extended family come for the games and its quite an event.
We just hope Maya participates.

I'm loved

Today I received a phone call from Julie cause a few minutes after I had left her house there were many sirens heard going out of town towards Hanover and she wanted to make sure we were OK.
Ahhhh just like Mommy.

Cake

I have come to realize that I would rather eat the cake batter then the actual cooked cake. Uncooked eggs and all.

In th Sprit of Mothers day....

Wise words from daddy

"I was in the delivery room, I saw what happened. Anything she wants gets done. She's like, 'Change the diaper,' and I'm like, 'Absolutely, sorry about your vagina.' "

ADAM SANDLER

Garage Sale Trends

More clothes this year as the Salvation Army has closed the thrift store in town, country inspired home decorating items, and Barbie, barbie, barbie.

Do you know what I hate?

Now I'm all in favor of people reading...however I'm not in favor of people taking books out of the library and chain smoking while reading them.

Happy Nurses Week

Facebook

I made a ten minute effort and now have a few friends...it is kinda stressful cause I hate learning new things...

I never said I disliked facebook- I am mearly stating that alot of peoples social networks seem to be unchanged since highschool, Stranger.

Are you on it Courtney- have not seen you?

Dancing to Daft Punk (with a baby)

Here is Anne's training video for the concert in August:

Well it might not quite work out like that because,as you can see, her belly is starting to stick out a fair bit already. but I'm sure she'll give it her best with only a little vomiting :)

Garage Sale Tales

Went garage saleing this morning. Locked keys in car, had to borrow the phone from the sale people. Luke had to come with the bike to show me where the key was taped. While I waited for him I hid behind the car and threw up. Exciting morning eh?

Got a sand box toy, shorts that are too small, Tommy shirt, and a Etch a sketch for Maya.

In other news I decided I was actually sick and not just pregnant and slept all day.

Bag Pipes

Some parents take there kids to see movies, some take them to see The Wiggles, some take their kids to a museum for an educational afternoon.............us, we take our kid to see a bagpipe concert.

For some unknown reason Maya adores Bagpipe music, she even has a CD we listen to on a regular bases. Today there was a big competition in town so being good parents took her to listen for a couple of hours. I have told her that when she gets older her and I can learn to play together. Pity our neighbours.

Facebook

Do you ever peruse peoples friend list on Facebook and think .....my goodness this person has not left highschool?

Nope, still haven't done a proper profile.

Technology

TV Protip: If you spend $3000 on a new 50" LCD or plasma TV, DO NOT complain when your $50 VCR from 5 years ago looks like crap on it. I really don't know why you bought the TV then. *sign*

On a side note, one of Tech Corps services now is home theatre setup. So I have been to a few peoples places now setting up the cables for their new TVs and stuff. Its pretty interesting and enjoyable. But people don't seem to realize you need HD definition sources to make you high definition plama TV look any good.

Sometimes I look down and think oh man I am getting FAT, I have really got to do something about this...then I remember I'm pregnant.

Food Guide Question

I wonder if popcorn is included as a serving of vegetables??

New Jammies

Here is Maya performing her star maneuver from gymnastics. She is modeling her new summer jammies from Zellers.

The Time Has Come..

This is a large pile of clothing that currently do not fit me due to my rapidly expanding waste line. Gone are ill fitting uniforms, shorts, shirts, closet items. This rather large pile does not represent pants nor sweaters even. Luke asked if I was sad and honestly if I never see most of those clothes again I would be happy. Wouldn't it be cool to get a whole new wardrobe- once I lost the weight of course.

I'm not naked, I actually purchased some brand new clothing the other day. Old Navy helped me part with my money via shorts, Capri's, blue tee shirt, white tee shirt. I also picked up a dressy top at thyme just cause. I got some used pants as well from value village. So I guess I am all set as a pregnant person. Although I still need a dressy dress.

As a pregnant person thus far I have gained 8 pounds- I really am only allowing myself 30 maximum. However I crave Wonderbars so I really must become more active to counteract the wonderbars. I am not giving up wonderbars.

DAFT PUNK

Well last summer Daft Punk started doing a world tour doing this concert. I was lamenting their lack of a Toronto show as I really really really wanted to see them after seeing some of the Coachella concert vids.
Well this year it looks like they are doing a North American Tour and Toronto IS on the list. And guess who has 2 tickets? ME! OHHH YEEAAHH.

So anyway its on August 5th and Anne really really really wants to go as well, but the pregnancy will probably not allow it. We will talk to the place and see if there are any options, but otherwise I need someone else to go with. I can't wait though. Its going to be soo awesome.

End of Futsal season

Well another season of Futsal has ended. I think my team ended up 4th or 5th out of 10 . We lost a great game last night 5-4 and had an amazing season overall.
We did decide over the weekend that Anne was just too pregnant to play anymore (she is a pretty rough player) and so she (very) sadly had to sit this last one out.
Outdoor should begin in June, assuming that enough people sign up, so may will be pretty empty.
New for me this year will be playing the 30+ outdoor league. I played a couple times for them last year and since I am technically "allowed" to play for them this year the guy who runs the local team really wanted me to play (not for my skills(z), just so they have enough players :P )
Its quite competitive and I look forward to it most of all I think. We play in places like Goderich and Kincardine and other close towns.

Preggers

So up until about 2 weeks ago, Anne was looking pretty normal, maybe a little pudgy. And only that when dressed up for soccer or a tight-ish shirt or sweater.
The suddenly, pop, she looks pregnant, not fat. I don't know if there's like this mental switch that allows us to suddenly see it, but there's that round belly swinging around for all to see.

Wierd

So I have made a chronic lack of posts in the last little while. I don't really have a good excuse, but I will blame the fact that I am actually working everyday.
So, so make up for it, my Xbox 360 now blogs for me! Obviously its auto-generated based on what I do with it, but its pretty good none the less.

Cravings

Yesterday I had a craving for fries, as I was in Owen Sound I went to the chip wagon beside the farmers market. Ordered a large , and yes, my arteries are clogging as we speak. Imagine my disappointment when I was handed a hot steaming container of McCain's fries. I thought they were fresh cut. Thus, I still have that craving... and for a Wonder bar. Anybody know on locally where I can get fresh cut fries in the winter??

The sadness overtakes me

On our counter for site visits of this site we have been averaging 2-3 visitors per day.

What Happened??

We once got 12-15.......have I no friends, family, acquaintances. I guess if this is my life I might as well never do facebook, it would take me years to get a respectable 35 friends.

So sad....

Tech Corps

I have been meaning to post this for a while but have been busy.
So I am currently self employed. I have joined forces with my friend Nathan (for whom I have been doing occational computer work for the poast few years) and now service the clients of his computer consulting business as well as the few customers I have built up myself.
On top of this I work out of his internet cafe and also deal with the home PC's people bring in for repair.
So far this has been quite busy.
So my company is called Tech Corps, and I still need to come up with a slogan and logo.
Its quite nice to be reguarlly setting up and fixing stuff again as I was feeling that I was losing my edge. It is taking a while to get back into the swing of things and be used to dealing with all sorts of people face to face, most of whom are quite frustrated before they even see me.

But I think this will be a very good thing and if the plans Nathan and I have have work out, the company should grow and be quite profitable.
Prayer and any suggestions would be quite welcome!

Happy Easter

Well I bought myself some new underwear...I guess I am set for my birthday.

Pregnancy Update

I'm at 16weeks now- four months. Not even halfway through, I know some woman just love being pregnant, I'm not one of them. I am a miserable pregnant person, I feel awful, do not want to do anything and frankly I'm happy to be in grump. So leave me alone and do not cross me.
Yes I'm still throwing up. Less nausea more actual vomiting episodes. My energy level is up and comes in spurts, otherwise all I want to do is watch movies. I'm starting to feel lightheaded and faint. Most likely dehydration. I will get my hemoglobin checked soon just to make sure.

On the positive side, I think I may have felt the babe move- or it could be gas. I have only gained three pounds, but I only have a few pairs of pants that fit. I'm in that awkward getting big look, but not quite pregnant stage. When I was pregnant with Maya people had really thought I had let myself go. Still playing soccer, only two more games....hope nobody notices my protruding belly until then. Of course I am playing with guys and guys are so unobservant.

Bags

Yeaaaaa San Fransisco!!

In Love

With Kinder Schoko-Bons.

Luke wanted one and I refused to share. He eats them to fast and does not saver the goodness, and for goodness sakes I'm pregnant, that is like taking candy for a baby. Not that babies should have candy...so it is like taking Mommies from a baby.


We call breast milk 'Mommies' in this house.

Do you know what isn't fun?

Working Thursday night
Sleeping until 2pm Friday
Going to sleep at Midnight
Getting called into work at 3am
Throwing up in the ambulance while caring for a sicky cardiac patient
Dozing on the two hour trip home while feeling incredibly nauseous
Going to sleep from 1pm to 5pm
Trying not to die while having a headache, and wanting to throw- up

Yeah- don't do that it isn't fun.

Sadness overcomes me

It has just occurred to me that we did not receive a 'congratulations on the growing fetus in your uterus card' for the pregnancy. Much less presents...... Friends?? Family???

HMmm...

For some reason it struck me as funny that you can purchase home pregnancy tests at the dollar store. Although it have stuck me that those things are overpriced.

For the Love of a Potty

The other day as a I was cleaning Maya's potty it occurred to me that I really didn't have to do this anymore. She has been toilet trained for a year, is perfectly capable of climbing and balancing herself on a adult toilet. Thus I warned her, said sometime soon her potty would be gone and promptly put in the basement. The next day I happen to be working, so Luke defected all the questions about where the potty was for when mommy got home.

Luke is not exactly in agreement about the potty issue. Luke says she LOVES her potty and Luke and her have had more then one shared poohing bonding sessions. What we both didn't realize was how attached to the darn thing she is.

Basically she will use the big toilet unless she is tired then she realizes that is misses it, she is not a big girl, she never wants to have her baby sister use it and she wants it back. Those phrases are repeated for long, long lengths. Thankfully she has not peed her pants in protest....yet.

*Rumble* CRASH!

So on Tuesday at supper time all the ice on the east facing roof slid off and wrecked our eaves trough and back steps railing. Also wrecked the garage roof. We aren't terribly upset about the whole thing as its all covered by insurance and will give us an excuse to properly organize the garage.
So they will rebuild the back porch railing, fix the clothesline, and replace the garage roof, as well as some of the other minor damage bits and pieces. All in all we were pretty fortunate..
Because we have had an insane amount of snow the last few weeks and then suddenly it was 12 degrees on Monday, there have be more the a few homes around town with damage. The insurance guy was telling me that a couple of other garages like outs were smashed flat and one of them had a car in it. Pretty crazy. I couldn't even move some the pieces ice, I bet the long one that landed on the garage roof weighed more than out car.
For us its one of those firsts in life: first insurance claim! :)

Tight Pants

So I have been putting on a bit of fat- I say fat cause it is fat. It if from me eating more then usual and from decreased amount of energy expelled. BUT with fat you can squeeze into your pants and they do not hurt. Tonight I put on a pair of pants I wore last week comfortably and tonight caused pain- significant pain. Guess it is good I got the maternity clothes from the depths of the basement.

Pregnant in America

http://www.pregnantinamerica.com/newsite/trailer/youtube/

Not sure what the film maker is trying to say...nor what the outcome of his own personal journey was......but it kinda highlights why myself as a nurse who loves childbirth could never work in a medical setting assisting women. Perhaps in the future I will be midwife guiding woman to do the most nature thing God created us for.

Bunk Beds

We told Maya that when the baby actually gets here and gets bigger, we will have bunk beds for her and her sister. Maya thinks this is fabulous and wanted to practice.

Black Pens

This is kinda silly but.... I'm absolutely sick of black pens.
They are everywhere!! Well in this house. On every counter top, in every corner, in every drawer there must be at least two.
They must fall out of my pocket when I come home from work in those moments it takes me to climb up the stars and change. Or they are multiplying. Admittedly I often have one in my pocket when I'm not working as I feel rather naked without a writing instrument but they are usually snug and my tight jeans pocket. Perhaps Maya is busy writing the great Canadian novel and just simply misplaces her pen all the time. In any event I'm sick of it.

Radom Awesomeness

Click this for an awesome flash movie of random awesomeness. Seriously, its pretty funny,

Thats My Girl

So very proud of Lisa.

Completed in first half marathon - first race for that matter in 2.07: 17.

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!! I knew you had in you.

Only Thirteen

We only took thirteen pictures in the month of February. Reason- because apparently in the inability of myself to take pictures Luke does not pick up the slack.

Maya is pictured her on the day we cleaned out her dresser of clothes that do not fit. It was terror. She actually feel asleep crying because she was exhausted from all the crying- unreasonably attached to her clothes one might say. Initially she was excited about sharing with her baby sister then the grumpies got to her.

That is the apron I made for her birthday. Her doll has a matching one. She is also wearing a dress and long johns. She went out and about in that outfit, My little individualist.

The cream soda is mine- currently obsessed. Allow myself one can- not a bottle a day.

Star Wars

Steam Punk style. Though you would like this Brock
http://ericpoulton.blogspot.com/search/label/steampunk%20star%20wars

The Number Five

Is officially boycotted by Maya. She refuses to say it, and skips over it all the time. She knows it exists and is simply trying to drive me crazy.

Loser Everytime

This week due to some strange course of events, between Luke and , we have purchased five coffees thus far at Tim Horton's. We we quite excited every time we rolled and every time it was like a knife through the heart. This is as close to gambling as I get and frankly it has been quite a waste. Unfortunately it is the only coffee that doesn't make me nauseous.

An Australian Douglas Copleand

As I have been sitting and sleeping ALOT as of late, been reading more then usual- say three to five books a week. Discovered an Australian author who feels like a less insane, less on crack Douglas Copeland. Max Barry. It appears he only has three published novels. Jennifer Government was a little to sci-fi for me, as well was getting concerned about the violence. Company was excellent- could not put down- some of the sex in it was pointless as it didn't help the story along at all. Anyways, good reads says Anne and Luke

Pregnancy Update

Had our first midwife appointment- yes everything is going fine. Student midwife took my blood. Ouch! Although, it is hard having the patient giving you directions. I have been feeling like my pants are getting snug but it is just fat as my uterus is still quite low. Must get out and exercise. Speaking of which- the half is off- simply not prepared, and every time I think of running I get nauseated. I have been peeing lots and obsessing about cream soda and green grapes. Was able to drink Tim Horton's coffee on the weekend but the coffee maker is still in the basement- can't stand the smell of it brewing.
Been thinking about names, can only think of boy names- hmmm I hope that isn't a God sign. Rather fond of Abram.

Craving/ Aversions

Craving

• Drumsticks
• Cream Soda, which is completely odd as I feel all pop is the devils liquid sugar
• Chips- yes I actually bought a bay and there is nothing organic or healthy about Ruffles
• Fruit- Green grapes and cantaloupe

Aversions

• Cheese
• Tomato's
• Actually can't finish this- too nauseous.

Don't think So

Basiclly I think you can do anything- you just have to set your mind to it but.....

Yah, I don't think I could do this- or at least not at the pace they did.

I want this table.

I want this so bad, but its just a table. But I its soo nice.

Sports

Finally a weekend where things aren't screwed up. Because of the weather things have been cancelled or have a lack of players or whatever. So we had a normal hockey game Saturday night, and a excellent game with lots of guys last night and soccer is good to go for tonight. We havent' had soccer in 2 weeks so it has been missed.
The Saturday night hockey only has 3 weeks left and then the tournament, which seems so very soon and makes me sad.
Sunday night hockey will go to the arena closes.
I think we have at least 6-8 weeks of soccer which is good. Its that time after hockey is done that I find hard not to become blob like.
We do have that nice bike trailer my parents got us for Chrismas so I am sure as soon as the snow melts we will be using that a fair bit.

Pregnancy

One forgets how things are around the house with a pregnant woman in residence. Anne's current notable aversions are coffee (I have to make it in the basement now), cooking (i cook the meals - nothing new there) and my breath (a sad lack of kissing).
Then there's the cravings, of which there having been many yet, but I had to get a ham and pineapple panzerotti a 12:30 Saturday night from the local pizza place, this was after anne had been asleep for a couple of hours.
I don't think things get better for a long time either (like 18 years :)

Storm

You know all the storms last week...this ws our view out our front window to the house accross the street- yes that is in focus.

Love

I Love you Mango and I'm going to kiss you- like it or not.

Picnic

Maya felt it was necessary to have a picnic one day while outside playing. Croutons and V8juice.

Love for Mma Ramotswe

I have been working my way through The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith- which isn't difficult as all I want to do it lie around. There are two particular points about Boswanawa vocabulary/ culture which make me smile.

• When somebody is dead they are refered to as late- almost reverently and quite regretful.
• As well Mma Ramotswe is traditionally built- meaning fat. She does not need to worry about what she eats as she is pleasantly traditionally built which is pleasing to the male Boswaninas eyes- unless he is confused with skinny twig girls.

They should make it a ride

I love this clip from Top Gear. Its James May taking the Bugatti Veyron up to its top speed of 407 kph. It's a street legal road car, thats leaving F1 cars in the dust!! I want a ride in one.

Sad Goodness

This article about a girl with a brain tumor really made the tears flow. I had heard of the success of the fundraiser but did not know it was that successful.

High Tea

So one interesting side effect of Anne being pregnant is her interest in tea. You read that right, Anne is drinking tea. Now before you get all excited, bear in mind that this is uncaffinated herbal, not the traditional Tetley Orange Pekoe.
The flavor she has enlightened herself with is Ginger Peach. Quite tasty if I do say so myself.

Snow

Rotten drive to work tonight- if one could call 20-40km hr driving. One of my worst drives ever. Usually you can see the road here and there-tonight the entire 40min drive was a guessing game. The drive generally takes 15min.
When I got halfway I considered stopping for a bit, got out and dusted of my rear light, but then saw several cars go by. I got in the line thinking it would be alot easier to follow rear light - I have no idea where those cars went. They could not have been driving faster as really it was a white out out the whole trip. I didn't know I was in Elmwood until I saw the buildings at my side- the lights of town were not visible at all.
I hope it is a better drive in the morning home.

Shopper

I am really excited about the prospect of a new baby as it opens so many new avenues of shopping. Luke thinks we have everything we need, but this time around there are a few things, I just want.

• Arms Reach C0-Sleeper- Just to get a bit of space, what we really need is a California king mattress, but perhaps this will due, to prevent Maya from crushing the baby when she comes in to our bed at 5am.
• Cloth Diapers- as we didn't start cloth diapers on Maya until she was four months old we have no itty tiny baby diapers. Also some are just plum worn out.
• Tummy Tub- Well I just think this looks cool, there is no actual need.
• Car seat Bunting Bag- Looks warm and snugly
• Glider Rocker- Have always wanted one- yet am always to cheap- with foot stool
• Bumbo baby seat
• Leather Bib

Books

Why can't books that are a series, be clear about that at the begining or on the cover? I read Alosha the past couple of days and at about half way through it was clear that it was going to be a series. Nothing was said about this on the cover or on the first pages! Fortunately the trilogy is out (but I know the library will only have this one or the third one). Yes its a "teen fiction" novel, but I enjoyed and will tear through the series.

In the mean time I've started A Brief History of the Dead (its a fiction novel) as Anne just finished it and told me to read it. Its very good and an interesting take on life after death and a great story to boot. The writing style really seems to suit me as I am having no trouble vividly seeing everything in my mind, something that I stuggle with in some books (that I usually don't finish thusly).

Names

Maya wants to the name the baby LollyPop, and now she wants a boy so you gota feel for the kid.

It's a Yolk Sac!

After much vomiting and peeing I had a ultra sound today to get some sort of gestational date, and it looks as if I am about seven weeks along. Thus we- as Luke likes to say- are due mid September which is great as the Midwives are full full full for August.

There was, thankfully ONE little yolk sac and a heart beating away at about 178 beats a minute. Too early to conform Mayas little sister but as per the Chinese chart I think we are all good.

Nausea is comical yet but some food aversions are popping up ie.coffee. Eating little. Baked food seems good.

OH I didn't see Lukes post before I did mine- both sides of the story eh.

Big love, a very very small heart

So today Anne and I got an ultrasound of our unexpected family member and everything looked great. Its totally amazing to see a little heart beating on this lump-thing that's only like 7 weeks old.

What's not amazing is Anne trying to drink a litre of water a couple of hours before hand (while trying to sleep because she is on nights) and barfing a couple of mugfuls all over our bed the towels made ready it anticipation of the rejection. Then she promptly asks for more water and then barfed it up again just before we left for the appointment. So it wasn't enough and we had to go back a little later again. Good thing things like this don't really bother me. (much anyway)

Games

So one of the fun things about have an Xbox now is some of the different types of games that I can try that don't show on on PC, that is once in a blue moon when I have a friend over or get a free rental.
So last a week a free rental came in the mail and since Anne is working 3 nights this week I decided to rent something, just for fun. Not a lot of selection at the local Movie Gallery, so I grabbed Ninety-Nine Nights. Don't rent this game it sucks. Can you say rushed out the door? The menus, voice acting, and controls are horrible. On top of that, there were issues with in game sound being only the right and crackly. Plus its fun for about 10 minutes and this is boring. At least the cinematics were cool. Anyway, I was disappointed and so took it back today and traded it for Rockstar Table Tennis which oozes quality and is quite fun the 15 minutes I have played so far.
Also picked up Ninja Gaiden for 5$ off of eBay! I loved this game about a year ago when I rented it for a borrowed xbox and have never gotten close to finishing it. Now I can at a nice resolution bump and sell if for a profit on eBay afterwards! Ooo the sweet ninja moves...

bleh

Well the nausea has stared along with the retching. Joy

Food seems very pointless. Smell of butter caused me to stop eating lunch and leave the room. It also could have been pictures of Nigeria from this months National geographic.

I must stay strong.....Half marathon coming.

opps didn't mean to link entire post oh well.

Huh?

I wasn't aware I was supposed to feel dirty.

Just so you all know....

........ I'm pregnant. I had the fear and bought a test to get rid of the fear but it was positive, and the back up test was positive as well so I guess that means either I have a fetus in uterus or something more sinister creating human growth hormone.

Nope it wasn't planned, and yes were were being quite careful thus we know it was Gods will, and I'm sure with his perfect planning we will be provided for. Not sure when I'm due so a ultra-sound will give some clues this week. A ultra sound will also calm my fears of one fetus vs two. Which would be scary- very scary.

I have been feeling mostly fine, some low level nausea, and a little fatigue. Not sure if the fatigue is related to the pregnancy or my half marathon training which I plan to do early march if all goes well.

Maya is overjoyed at the prospect of a little sister, she wants it to sleep in her bed and use her pajamas. She can't wait to change diapers, and to put it in a car seat.

Have told the grandparents- joy, joy, happy, happy.

Karen Comes Second

The other night I was looking for an old email...difficult as we have archives from 10years ago- not embellishing here- and I notice an old friends yahoo address.

Low and behold she still uses it and is alive and well and Calgary.

Say hello to Karen H.

She and I attended the same kindergarten class and so on. She was also stiff competition in the running department- as in she mosty was ahead of me. Melanie first, Karen second, and Anne third. I seriously have a box full of bronze ribbons. Although I think I beat her at CWOSSA once. My finest moment. Never did beat that Melanie- biggest shame.

Two Meaningless points

• I really appreciate when people shovel the sidewalk in front of their house.
• Why does the library have books 1, 4, 5,7 in a series and not the rest?