36 hours until moving time!!!!
I'm feeling very excited, a little stressed, a little anxious......
It's so much work, you never realize how much stuff you have until you have to fit it all into boxes!! I've been packing like a madwoman the last two days. I made the last official 'good meal' and we'll be eating junk for the next two days while our dishes, pots and utensils are in boxes.
I can't wait!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 29
Tuesday, March 28
Husband on Strike?
I've seen a trend in the parenting skills of some people.....I think it's detrimental to marriages. I had no idea that it would come to this one day --- but I support this guy!
We were lucky that Tim was always a good sleeper and never really gave us a hard time at bed time....but I think that there are other ways to deal with frustrating bed times than letting the kids sleep with parents. I have seen a lot of Moms give up their comfort, sleep and essentially the intimacy with their husbands because they let the kids sleep with them. I'm not saying that kids shouldn't ever sleep with parents - Tim comes in when he has a bad dream or is sick -- I just don't think it's right every night. I think it's very hard for parents to be good parents without unity with eachother. I'll just say it outright; (hilsy, cover your ears) sex is important in marriages!
*******UPDATE*******March 29th
First of all --- I have to agree with some of the comments (on his site) that a strike might not be the best way to solve this, and yes - he could be helping the mom instead. And as my mom says it is 'just a little weird'. But I think it's an issue in a lot of marriages - and I think a lot of men are afraid to voice it because they are made to feel like bad parents if they still want alone time with their wife!!
There is nothing wrong with snuggling and rocking babies to sleep --- but the problem is that too many parents are too exhausted to do the 'transitioning' later on. I know a mom who still rocks her kids to sleep for hours at night. Then they end up sleeping with her while dad heads to the kids bed so that he can sleep -- the kids are 5 and 3!!
I think our job as parents is to raise our kids to be able to deal with the real world - which essentially means to be independant, self-sufficient people. Security is ssssooooo important -- but there is a fine line between raising kids to be secure verses raising them to be dependant. And there are so many other ways to build security other than letting them sleep with mom and dad!
This is something that I feel really strongly about because I see moms everyday that think they have to give up themselves and their relationships because they are now moms. I think it's important to remember that you don't give up the 'husband/wife' (or friend, or sister, etc) roles just because you added 'mom and dad'.
Also -- I don't think this guy is perfect in the relationship. We don't know the whole story. Maybe she is lacking something from him....so she's clinging that much more to her kids. What I do agree with is that he needs intimacy with his wife -- sex (which yes, as michelle pointed out doesn't have to be limited to the bedroom) is only a part of this intimacy.
We were lucky that Tim was always a good sleeper and never really gave us a hard time at bed time....but I think that there are other ways to deal with frustrating bed times than letting the kids sleep with parents. I have seen a lot of Moms give up their comfort, sleep and essentially the intimacy with their husbands because they let the kids sleep with them. I'm not saying that kids shouldn't ever sleep with parents - Tim comes in when he has a bad dream or is sick -- I just don't think it's right every night. I think it's very hard for parents to be good parents without unity with eachother. I'll just say it outright; (hilsy, cover your ears) sex is important in marriages!
*******UPDATE*******March 29th
First of all --- I have to agree with some of the comments (on his site) that a strike might not be the best way to solve this, and yes - he could be helping the mom instead. And as my mom says it is 'just a little weird'. But I think it's an issue in a lot of marriages - and I think a lot of men are afraid to voice it because they are made to feel like bad parents if they still want alone time with their wife!!
There is nothing wrong with snuggling and rocking babies to sleep --- but the problem is that too many parents are too exhausted to do the 'transitioning' later on. I know a mom who still rocks her kids to sleep for hours at night. Then they end up sleeping with her while dad heads to the kids bed so that he can sleep -- the kids are 5 and 3!!
I think our job as parents is to raise our kids to be able to deal with the real world - which essentially means to be independant, self-sufficient people. Security is ssssooooo important -- but there is a fine line between raising kids to be secure verses raising them to be dependant. And there are so many other ways to build security other than letting them sleep with mom and dad!
This is something that I feel really strongly about because I see moms everyday that think they have to give up themselves and their relationships because they are now moms. I think it's important to remember that you don't give up the 'husband/wife' (or friend, or sister, etc) roles just because you added 'mom and dad'.
Also -- I don't think this guy is perfect in the relationship. We don't know the whole story. Maybe she is lacking something from him....so she's clinging that much more to her kids. What I do agree with is that he needs intimacy with his wife -- sex (which yes, as michelle pointed out doesn't have to be limited to the bedroom) is only a part of this intimacy.
Saturday, March 25
My list of 4's
Kelly has tagged me - so I will share a few interesting things about me in 4's.
Four jobs I've have had in my life:
1. Pantry Girl at Camp Tamakwa (the camp of Indian Summer)
2. Camp Store Clerk at Samuel de Champlain Park
3. Summer Missionary at ABK
4. Tot-Watch Childminding at the YMCA
Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Dirty Dancing
2. When a Man loves a Woman
3. The Butterfly Effect
4. Crash
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Gilmore Girls
2. Any Home or Person Makeover show (ie; TLC)
3. Any documentary/news shows (20/20, Dateline etc.)
4. Oprah (when I can sit down and enjoy a tea at 4 in the afternoon which is pretty rare....I think I need a TiVo!!)
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. I NEED A VACATION!
2. Calgary, AB
3. Vancouver (and all those other towns/cities around there that take an hour to drive to ;), BC
4. Montreal, QC
Four web sites I visit daily:
1. My blog (and all the subsequent links)
2. Hotmail/MSN
3. (almost daily) Tim's classroom site
4. (almost daily) The Weather Network
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pasta (Cheese Cappaletti, Spaghetti, mac n cheese....anything)
2. Strawberries and any fruit
3. Chips
4. Cheese
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In my new house!!!
2. Ripping down the wallpaper in my new house!!!!
3. On a Beach somewhere....anywhere!!
4. In bed
Four friends who you have tagged that you think will respond:
1. My cute little sister Hilsy (maybe this will make her blog!)
2. Jenni (this will give her something to do while she waits since everything else is packed!!)
3. Jen
4. Rachel
Four jobs I've have had in my life:
1. Pantry Girl at Camp Tamakwa (the camp of Indian Summer)
2. Camp Store Clerk at Samuel de Champlain Park
3. Summer Missionary at ABK
4. Tot-Watch Childminding at the YMCA
Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Dirty Dancing
2. When a Man loves a Woman
3. The Butterfly Effect
4. Crash
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Gilmore Girls
2. Any Home or Person Makeover show (ie; TLC)
3. Any documentary/news shows (20/20, Dateline etc.)
4. Oprah (when I can sit down and enjoy a tea at 4 in the afternoon which is pretty rare....I think I need a TiVo!!)
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. I NEED A VACATION!
2. Calgary, AB
3. Vancouver (and all those other towns/cities around there that take an hour to drive to ;), BC
4. Montreal, QC
Four web sites I visit daily:
1. My blog (and all the subsequent links)
2. Hotmail/MSN
3. (almost daily) Tim's classroom site
4. (almost daily) The Weather Network
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pasta (Cheese Cappaletti, Spaghetti, mac n cheese....anything)
2. Strawberries and any fruit
3. Chips
4. Cheese
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In my new house!!!
2. Ripping down the wallpaper in my new house!!!!
3. On a Beach somewhere....anywhere!!
4. In bed
Four friends who you have tagged that you think will respond:
1. My cute little sister Hilsy (maybe this will make her blog!)
2. Jenni (this will give her something to do while she waits since everything else is packed!!)
3. Jen
4. Rachel
Wednesday, March 22
Sick and Twisted
Am I the only one who thinks that these reality shows are just getting way out of hand??? Survivor was one thing.....but now this?
In a world where millions are starving and orphaned and diseased - North America is trapping people underground in a twisted human experiment of greed. They bury these people in an underground mansion -- dangle 1.5 million in their face....until they can all decide on one person to have the money. Since when were we such a disgustingly shallow society to want to watch 9 people scream and tear each other apart over money?
And how many people could be fed, clothed and sheltered for 1.5 million?
In a world where millions are starving and orphaned and diseased - North America is trapping people underground in a twisted human experiment of greed. They bury these people in an underground mansion -- dangle 1.5 million in their face....until they can all decide on one person to have the money. Since when were we such a disgustingly shallow society to want to watch 9 people scream and tear each other apart over money?
And how many people could be fed, clothed and sheltered for 1.5 million?
Tuesday, March 21
Swimming...
....in a sea of boxes 
just in case you're wondering why I'm not blogging at my usual rate.....I'm trapped in the pile of boxes!!
A week and a half baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just in case you're wondering why I'm not blogging at my usual rate.....I'm trapped in the pile of boxes!!
A week and a half baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, March 17
Scootering at Sunset!
Tim was sleeping over at his buddies house last night so Garnet and I took the opportunity to go over the Bridge and check out some american prices for the stuff that we *need* for the new house. (Lawnmower, shed, yard stuff etc)
And we came back with this....
Coming at ya!
That deserves one big thumbs up dude....
King of the Rocks
Tim was on it for about 4 hours today -- only took breaks for the bathroom and meals.
And we came back with this....
Coming at ya!
That deserves one big thumbs up dude....
King of the Rocks
Tim was on it for about 4 hours today -- only took breaks for the bathroom and meals.
Wednesday, March 15
Motorbike Balloon
I see you...
Nutty McCrazyface
There was the 'One Man Circus' at the Mall today -- a huge guy on stilts made this totally cool motorcycle for Tim.
Nutty McCrazyface
There was the 'One Man Circus' at the Mall today -- a huge guy on stilts made this totally cool motorcycle for Tim.
Tuesday, March 14
A New Thing
I don't see training wheels do you???
Trying.......
Not so much 'giving up' -- just enough for today.
The storm was coming
We decided it was time to try Tim without training wheels.....it was a trying afternoon for all of us. We are trying to teach Tim that it's ok if you're not great at everything - but it's not ok to just give up. Something hard for us all to learn....
Trying.......
Not so much 'giving up' -- just enough for today.
The storm was coming
We decided it was time to try Tim without training wheels.....it was a trying afternoon for all of us. We are trying to teach Tim that it's ok if you're not great at everything - but it's not ok to just give up. Something hard for us all to learn....
Monday, March 13
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE AND JENNI!!!!
Happy Birthday Girls -- I wanted to wait until Anne was home an could read it!! (Hopefully you are home today....)
We love you both to pieces and hope you had a fabulous day yesterday....or at least a peaceful one considering where you were Anne :)
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Saturday, March 11
Tim's New Trend
Some serious game cubin' going on!
So cute....like he's trying or something:)
Giggles
These are some silly glasses that we got in a clown dress-up kit.... Tim has decided they are his new thing as of the last few days. He wore them to the School Skate Day and even to school that same day. He loves seeing the reactions and has some silly face and pose whenever someone comments on the cute silliness. Garnet is embarrassed by the whole issue - I say the bigger deal we make out of it the more he'll want to wear them in public.....it'll faze out soon enough.
One thing is for sure; he didn't inherit a single ounce of my shyness!!!!
So cute....like he's trying or something:)
Giggles
These are some silly glasses that we got in a clown dress-up kit.... Tim has decided they are his new thing as of the last few days. He wore them to the School Skate Day and even to school that same day. He loves seeing the reactions and has some silly face and pose whenever someone comments on the cute silliness. Garnet is embarrassed by the whole issue - I say the bigger deal we make out of it the more he'll want to wear them in public.....it'll faze out soon enough.
One thing is for sure; he didn't inherit a single ounce of my shyness!!!!
Friday, March 10
Good Luck, Anne!!!
We love you sssoooo much -- and know with your strength, courage and fire you'll be back to your old self in no time!!!!
Thursday, March 9
Beginning it all with a bang - in true scatter-brained jess style....and still loving it!!
Yesterday was my first day of volunteering at the hospital -- and I absolutely loved it!!
The morning started off a little rocky; Garnet took an OT shift at work - so I was lucky that Sandra could step in and look after Tim. I got to the hospital about 15 minutes early and 1/2 an hour later was still waiting for the Volunteer Co-ordinator. I was able to get someone to call her -- she was in her office at the other hospital site and had mixed up the dates. She rushed over, got my uniform, showed me the sign in process and we got things rolling. She politely informed me that because I was stupid enough to bring my purse and park on the road I may be leaving purseless and with a ticket. I figured (in the early morning when I was supposed to meet her) that because I was early I would have the time to run back out and park in the right parking lot (because I wasn't sure where I was allowed) and leave my purse in the car. But because it was now 45 minutes later I obviously didn't have the time. I decided to just hope for honest people and stupid parking authority that day.
The floor that I am working on is Acute Care and it's mostly elderly. I got to clear the food trays, make some beds, clear the laundry bags and roll cleansing cloths. The Unit Helper that I was working with was a good friend of Sandra's so we had a really good time - and she was amazing at showing me everything I needed to know.
One patient looked so much like my grandma - even the same mannerisms as she leaned over and asked me what I thought of her hair. I told her she was beautiful and she explained that her hair appointment was booked for the day after she ended up in the hospital. She was trying to wet it down because the curls were out of control. She was absolutely adorable and I had a great laugh with her as we decided it would be so much easier if we could just go bald!
The Unit Helper that I was working with has a system in order for making the beds - I was learning quickly....but according to one patient; not quickly enough! This beautiful older lady watched closely as I fumbled with the folds - making sure they were neat and in the right place. I looked at her and gave her a warm smile when I felt her eyes on me. She raised her finger and stated clearly "You don't make a good bed!" So clearly - I'll need all the practice I can get -- which is fine with me!! I can't wait for my next shift.
Yes, I still have a purse - and no I didn't get a ticket.
The morning started off a little rocky; Garnet took an OT shift at work - so I was lucky that Sandra could step in and look after Tim. I got to the hospital about 15 minutes early and 1/2 an hour later was still waiting for the Volunteer Co-ordinator. I was able to get someone to call her -- she was in her office at the other hospital site and had mixed up the dates. She rushed over, got my uniform, showed me the sign in process and we got things rolling. She politely informed me that because I was stupid enough to bring my purse and park on the road I may be leaving purseless and with a ticket. I figured (in the early morning when I was supposed to meet her) that because I was early I would have the time to run back out and park in the right parking lot (because I wasn't sure where I was allowed) and leave my purse in the car. But because it was now 45 minutes later I obviously didn't have the time. I decided to just hope for honest people and stupid parking authority that day.
The floor that I am working on is Acute Care and it's mostly elderly. I got to clear the food trays, make some beds, clear the laundry bags and roll cleansing cloths. The Unit Helper that I was working with was a good friend of Sandra's so we had a really good time - and she was amazing at showing me everything I needed to know.
One patient looked so much like my grandma - even the same mannerisms as she leaned over and asked me what I thought of her hair. I told her she was beautiful and she explained that her hair appointment was booked for the day after she ended up in the hospital. She was trying to wet it down because the curls were out of control. She was absolutely adorable and I had a great laugh with her as we decided it would be so much easier if we could just go bald!
The Unit Helper that I was working with has a system in order for making the beds - I was learning quickly....but according to one patient; not quickly enough! This beautiful older lady watched closely as I fumbled with the folds - making sure they were neat and in the right place. I looked at her and gave her a warm smile when I felt her eyes on me. She raised her finger and stated clearly "You don't make a good bed!" So clearly - I'll need all the practice I can get -- which is fine with me!! I can't wait for my next shift.
Yes, I still have a purse - and no I didn't get a ticket.
Monday, March 6
My Little Sister....
turns 22 today!!!!!
Happy Birthday Babe - I love you, Hilsy!
You're gorgeous as ever and just a little woof.....but just a bit. Hope you have a great woofin day. Don't forget to woof!! Hey, wanna dresser?
Strep Hell
Tim and I have been lethargic couch potatoes since Hillary and Anne left. Not by choice (they didn't wear us out that bad!) --but rather by a bug known as Strep Throat. Tim's is also showing up as Scarlet Fever. I don't think I've been this sick in the last 5 years!! I've had a tonne of sicknesses growing up - from Bronchitis to Pneumonia, Ear Infections to Mono.....but this one kills. I haven't eaten since Friday -- I'm starving. But everything hurts so much going down I'd rather have a growling stomach. My glands are so swollen in my neck that I can't move my head. We finally went into Emerg yesterday and got some drugs....so hopefully it will be cleared up soon!
Until then -- I'll be on the couch.......
Until then -- I'll be on the couch.......
Oscar
I don't usually watch awards show -- I usually channel hop between a few other shows, just to say that I actually watched it. Last night, because I was so sick and holding the remote was actually painful...I ended up watching most of the Oscars. I was really happy because Reese Witherspoon has to be one of my favorites -- and I ended up almost crying. I've always liked her but I didn't love her until I saw her on Oprah and she just seemed so much more down to earth. Talking about her marriage and kids and then this quote;
"It's a new movement among young women that it's cute to be dumb. I have a little girl, and when I see her looking at those [starlets] who … are pretending to be dumb, I think that's [terrible]. Our mothers and our grandmothers and the women that came before us fought so hard to overcome the stereotype of women being not smart enough to vote, not smart enough to [receive] higher education, to have great jobs. And to single-handedly go out in a very public way and say, 'You know what, I don't really care about what they achieved. I'm just going be stupid and that's cute.' I don't think it's a good message for young women."
And I was jumping up and down (in my head of course because I haven't been able to move off the couch except to get more painkillers) when CRASH won! I loved, loved, loved that movie. I think I cried for days afterwards whenever I thought about it.
"It's a new movement among young women that it's cute to be dumb. I have a little girl, and when I see her looking at those [starlets] who … are pretending to be dumb, I think that's [terrible]. Our mothers and our grandmothers and the women that came before us fought so hard to overcome the stereotype of women being not smart enough to vote, not smart enough to [receive] higher education, to have great jobs. And to single-handedly go out in a very public way and say, 'You know what, I don't really care about what they achieved. I'm just going be stupid and that's cute.' I don't think it's a good message for young women."
And I was jumping up and down (in my head of course because I haven't been able to move off the couch except to get more painkillers) when CRASH won! I loved, loved, loved that movie. I think I cried for days afterwards whenever I thought about it.
Wednesday, March 1
Why not to trust the Forsyth Sisters with a quiet afternoon.....and a camera :)
*** Videos on the WebAlbum ***
Under the Bridge
My Lil Sis
New Outfits....
Flying!!!!!!!!
Too much time....and a camera
Too much time, new clothes, a tripod....and a camera :)
Unfortunately - the camera didn't catch us colliding in mid-air and landing on the floor in a giggling heap......
Under the Bridge
My Lil Sis
New Outfits....
Flying!!!!!!!!
Too much time....and a camera
Too much time, new clothes, a tripod....and a camera :)
Unfortunately - the camera didn't catch us colliding in mid-air and landing on the floor in a giggling heap......
Saying goodbye to Grandma Anne at OFSAA
Watching OFSAA Wrestling intensely!
Wait.....why are you squating, shorty?
Knocked over
Big Laughs with Grandma Anne
Jess and Anne :)
Wait.....why are you squating, shorty?
Knocked over
Big Laughs with Grandma Anne
Jess and Anne :)
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