Back to Basics

Momma's got a brand new J-O-B!! I am now employed by a chiropractor. I am his new therapist assistant. Today was my first day. I worked for a couple hours, filling out the usual HR paperwork and then began training. I will be working about 30 hours a week during the day while the little ones are in school. They will be going to extended care (at school/after school) 3 days a week and will be picked up by daddy, which they are very excited about. This is going to take a team effort but we are all up for the challenge. I haven't worked days since 2002 when Eleanor was born. My only jobs have been "odd" (haha) at night or weekend. But not anymore!
If you are in need of anything from an adjustment to a deep tissue massage let me know!

Soup's On!

I've been a bit busy volunteering at the girls school this week.
This Friday is our annual "Soup Day." I am co-chairing this event along with another mom, Iris.
What is Soup Day? Soup day is a very big day. The students perform a play called "Stone Soup." Then after the play our school comes together to enjoy a warm bowl of soup.
There is a lot of prep work involved. For the past 3 weeks, a bit at a time, Iris and I have been planning for the big day.
Thursday is prep day and each grade, every student pitches in, from making butter, cutting the veggies and baking cookies.
Finally, Friday we cook the soup and enjoy our meal as one big happy family.
I will be a school for the next two days from 8:00 am to 3 pm prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning up. I am very nervous and excited.
So say a prayer that everything goes well.

baaaaaaaaaaaaak, baaaaaaaaaaaaaak

Saturday Eleanor began complaining if some "pimples" that were itchy! She only had a couple when I saw them Saturday mid-morning, so i didn't think much about it. That was until Saturday night when she had about 20 of them of over her torso and arm pits. I immediately called my mom and she said from what I was describing they sounded like chicken pox. She was confirming what Garry and I already thought. But my mom isn't a doctor so she told me to call our pediatrician. I did and they said she couldn't have chicken pox since she had a vaccine at 12 months then a booster at 5 years old, but that all signs pointed to them. They told me to monitor her and if she still had the spots to call Monday morning for an appointment. First thing Monday I called, took her in (through the back door of course) and sure enough she has the chicken pox. The vaccine is not 100% guaranteed but thanks to vaccine she did have a MILD CASE! Hopefully Audrey will not get them, but only time will tell.

Garry can't remember if and when he even had the chicken pox but I can't forget my experience. I was about 8 and I had them over Christmas vacation. I was miserable for days and I didn't even get to miss any school. Eleanor has missed 4 days of school. Please keep in mind a mild case means she doesn't feel ill. She is bouncing off the wall. She has the worst case of cabin fever.

Good news today is all of the pox have "scabbed over" so she can return to school tomorrow!

Caught up!

I believe I am now caught up. Here is the kicker... I have only given this site to Garry and the "coffee girls!" Well after tonight that changes. I am going to email this site to all family and friends. Hopefully that will motivate me to blog regularly. No more entries with pictures that are 3 weeks old.

All Saints Day

November 3, 2008
All Saints Day Celebration at school. The mass was given by the first graders. Eleanor was St. Sara, wife of Abraham.

Way to go Sunflowers!

Saturday, November 5th 2008 Audrey was given her trophy at the end of their last soccer game. Her team only won one game and it figures that was the only one I missed!!! For a bunch of 5-6 year old little ones they had a fun time!

Happy Halloween!!

Eleanor was a midnight fairy! She was so excited because I let her wear mascara!
Audrey was a black cat with white paws. She chose a black cat because she wanted to "paint" her hair black.

This Halloween was unlike any other. It was a beautiful 75 degrees outside. Normally it is so cold the girls only trick or treat for about one hour. This year they were out for about two and a half hours. I bet you can imagine how much candy they had!

Thursday, October 30th, Audrey's Daisy Troop went to Konow's Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch. I loved this place. They had 2 corn mazes, one for children and one for adults. The had a huge air pillow for the kids to jump on as well as a bouncy thingy. Wait there's more! They have a cow ride (see pics) scooter races, a giant corn pit, where the kids played in corn kernels. The best thing about this place was the price it was only $6 per person. We will be back next year!

Our Jack-O-Laterns

What stared out as pumpkins have now become jack-o-lanterns!

Craving pumpkins

Getting ready for Halloween. (I know it's November 11th but I have some catching up do and I want to share some of our pictures.) The family, well Daddy and Eleanor carved the pumpkins. Audrey wasn't into it at all which surprised us because she is my dirty girl that likes to get muddy. So while they carved I took pictures and Audrey drew on the paper!