Better today

Went to bed with the boys last night, and I feel asleep right away. Actually, was in a very good sleep, but at 3:15am, I woke up because Hubby wasn't in bed, nor could I hear the TV on. Came out to the living room, and saw that his vehicle wasn't in the driveway. Also saw that there was a LOT of snow on the vehicles that were in the driveway. Snow was up to the back bumper of my car.

So, I called his cell phone - he was just minutes from home. When he got out of his vehicle - on the road - he walked up the laneway, and the snow was above his knees. (Hubby is 6 feet tall.) He blew out the driveway, and didn't come to bed until 6:30 this morning.

So, now the R-man and I are having a leisurely coffee as we wait for the roads to get plowed so that we can attempt to get to work. The R-man actually commented this morning that he has never seen such a large dump of snow in such a short period of time. It's pretty crazy. Both school boards have actually CLOSED the schools - which never happens.

I have a few things that I need to clean up at the office, but I am not going to push it. I will get there when I do, and do what is vital for the next 2 weeks, but then, come 4pm, I am GONE!

My friend

Thank you, dear Singapore Connection, for presenting me with this friendship globe.




Since I found your blog, I have learned so much about your region, and your traditions. I feel very sad when you don't do a blog, and often wonder how you and princess are doing. The internet is truly an incredible place. We have never met, yet I feel that we are friends. I'm sure my daily blog isn't as exciting as your other friend's, but it is nice to know you stop by.


Thank you, also, to my other friends that do stop by and keep up on our lives. I know it's not exciting, and I hope that I don't rant too much, but it's nice to know others are aware of what is happening in the day-to-day lives we have.

I share this globe with:

1. Princess
2. My Singapore Connection - can I give it back to the person that gave it to me??
3. Scare's Mom
4. Cuz
5. The Bride's Mom
6. Heath
7. and The co-worker
8. Starlily

I feel very blessed to have so many friends. Most of whom I speak with on a regular basis, but a couple that I have never met face-to-face.

Be well!

Still out of sorts

I'm not sure if I am coming down with something, or if I'm just over-tired, but I have not been 'right' all day today.

Hubby called me at work today, to just go over any of the last minute things we need to do before we depart on our holiday. Of course, the many little things take up all kind of time, but I think I was able to get through most of them. The main thing is making sure the boys have all that they need for a week away.

I was going to go in to my Mom and Dad's tonight for a wee visit, because my mom will be leaving for her Australia trip on the day we return from Mexico, so we won't be seeing her for over a month, but the weather wasn't willing to cooperate tonight. I am going to stop there in the morning and drop off the things for the A-man, plus to leave the birthday card I made for my mom, and the Valentine's day card I made for the A-man. I made one for S, too, and hubby will deliver all of that to his mom's tomorrow morning.

I have the majority of the packing finished. I need to add in a pair of capri's, and a couple of tank-tops, and wide-brimmed hats, then I think I am packed and ready to go. Hubby wants to be on the road for about 9 am on Friday. I have a board meeting tomorrow night, so I need to make sure all the 'last minute' things are taken care of today.

I also have to keep in mind the fact that I will be unpacking and repacking within a matter of hours when I return from Mexico, so I will have to pack the suitcase for the return trip to ensure I have the things that need to be washed and dried on that Saturday. Sheesh.

Boss and I went over the conference itinerary this morning. I know know which terminal I will be flying out of, and was very releived to learn that I would not have to worry about my luggage during my lay-over in Atlanta. I've never had a lay-over before, and have no idea what is involved in that whole thing. Boss told me that it's quite easy, and actually told me that Atlanta airport is one of the best of shopping and resturants. Will be around lunch time that I will be there, so this is a good thing to know.

Have called the school to inform them of our upcoming departure - in case they have forgotten, or can't read the agenda - but I have yet to get a return phone call. Will place another call in the morning, I suppose.

I'm off to tackle some more laundry. Want to make sure I am as caught up as I can possibly be before Friday morning...

A total mess

Today, I am a disaster waiting to happen. I just feel it.

I didn't sleep well last night, tossed and turned quite a bit. Slept in this morning, and just feel like I can't put anything together today.

Last night S had homework in 3 subjects. He told me about it, and then I forgot to follow up on it, and when I was waking him (10 minutes before bus arrived) I realized he didn't do his homework. The A-man woke me up only minutes before his bus arrived, and then I realized I didn't sign the forms he gave me last night.

On the upside, my new windows are in, and I am about 90% packed for Friday morning.

Onward, onward...

Back to real life (?)

Boss and I arrived back to the office around 1pm yesterday. We unloaded the vehicle, check our emails, and after an hour, I deemed myself too tired to be of any more use, and came home. It actually worked out well for timing - hubby was still home, and we were able to do a brief update on the status of things before he went off to work for the night.

We are getting our new front windows today, so I am not going in to work. I still have to move things out of the way in both the dining room and the living room, but I thought I would take a bit of time to do a blog update first. I don't imagine the window guys will be here until at least 9:30.

S's laptop is suffering an 'error' again. It's been over a week, and it is still not fixed. This is crazy. The board needs to get more technicians for laptop repair, that much is obvious. It has been deemed essential, yet they just take their own sweet time in getting it fixed. Drives me crazy! I will be making a couple of phone calls today for sure.

Yesterday was the A-man's first day of his second semester. He has English, Math, Religion and Phys-ed. Two really tough subjects, followed by two with very little homework. A very nice mix, indeed. His religion teacher sounds like he is quite the character. I am interested to learn more about him as the days go by.

The A-man did not get his room cleaned last week. Apparently he was 'too busy' to complete the task. I told him I would do it today, and he got really upset with me. I have been assured that he will do nothing else tonight until it is done. I have agreed to stay out, at least until the end of today.

I was wrong about the timing of the window guys. They are here now. Went out to greet them, and to find out what I need to do to assist. My task - to created a two foot working space around each window. Should be interesting...

Will write more later...

Isn't it amazing??

Got a message on my cell phone today. It was from hubby, asking me if I had called in the necessary refill for S's medication. I had stayed in at the hotel last night, and had turned my phone off.

Anyway, by the time I reached hubby today, he had already called in the prescription, AND made arrangements for someone to pick up the meds for him. (Hubby and the boys were on their way to the R-man's house to pick up the pool table.) So, hu-RAY, hubby actually figured out a plan all by himself! (Yes, I am so proud... ;o) )

It's amazing what simply day to day things I do without thought, and when it needs to be done by hubby, he is always unsure of the steps to take. Does this mean I need to stop doing so many of these day-to-day activities? Nah, I didn't think so...

Show has gone well today. I'm tired, of course, with all the running around I did today, but it seemed to have gone well, which is very good. Going out to a steak house for dinner tonight, then one of our clients from South Carolina have made a 'date' to have a drink together once we leave the crowd. It's a tradition.

Anyway, time for a perrier...I'm off.

Feeling beat already...

still have another hour here for the move-in, and I must admit, I am very tired tonight. I don't think I am going to go out for dinner with the other staff members. I take out meal, up in my rooms is sounding very nice right now. I can put on my jammers, cuddle under the blankets, and just have a down evening. I've been here since 8 this morning, and I think, today, I have had enough.

A terrible winter storm has hit the region today. Everything here in the city is either cancelled or closed. Funny enough - people from Toronto (a close city) are calling and saying they can't make it until the morning, but people from Pennsylvania and Michigan hav already arrived and set up! Guess the difference if is y0u have the option, you will take it. If you don't, you just keep on going.

S had another snow day today. Probably just as well - he would have probably not had a good day. Never does when I am away. He did really well on his fMRI testing yesterday, apparently. He was able to lay still for the duration, and they were able to get all of the testing they wanted to do, done. Now I will just have to wait for the results, I guess.

That's all for now. I don't have free wireless in my hotel room, which is making me cranky, but I can access it here at the Convention Centre. I have a strategic plan I am working on for the ADHD association, so I think I will try to finalize that tonight, and then I can email my thought to the consultant in the morning when I get back here. See? Another good reason to stay in the room - so that I can get some 'other' work done!