Twins???

Do they look like twins? Two people this week asked if they were twins and were surprised when I said no.

Do they??

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Jarret

We went skating again yesterday. It was a beautiful day. When we got there, a hockey game was just about to start. The kids were just a bit older then Jarret.. maybe 9-11years old. They asked Jarret and George if they wanted to play. Jarret jumped to the opportunity. He was not the best skater out there.. this is only his first year of skating but man does that kid LOVE skating/hockey. You hear of kids/people being passionate for a sport or hobby but I honestly have not seen it in real life.. until watching my kid out there yesterday.

At first he was lagging a bit behind. They would all be on one side of the rink and when he got there.. they would be heading back.. he turned around and skated as hard as he could to catch up. He did really well. He never gave up.. he skated like I have never seen anyone skate.

At one point he went in net. Now this is where he shinned!!! He was stopping the pucks like nothing. Falling to the ice.. using his stick (poke check)and trying his best. One of the kids skated up to George and told him that Jarret was the best goalie they have ever had. He told George that they all go there every Saturday and Sunday to play and he wants Jarret to come back and be there goalie.

You know where we will be every weekend until the ice melts.

A second game started and two dads and their kids came and they all played again. They were so good with Jarret. The puck was passed to him and they all pretty much let him take it to the net and score. Well.. you should have seen him. He wanted to jump up and down and scream but he tried to look as cool as a cucumber. He looked over to where we were sitting and gave us this look.I cant really explain the look..it was a look of pride.. and happiness. Priceless.

Love my kid!

The only reason we left was because the NHL Allstar game was on at 6. We were out there for about 3 hours.

I cant wait to see him play next weekend.



*** Edited***

My appologies it looks like there is a spelling error in this post.

SHINNED = SHINED

I hope this makes this post make more sense.. thank you to those who pointed it out lol

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Gross pictures.. and two months later??

The day before my mom came to visit George and the kids and I were out a a friends house for a BBQ. We had good food.. good company.. the kids had a great time, and I was excited about my mom's visit.

So we headed home at about 1230am and we arrived home just after 1am! Both kids fell asleep and George and I were waking them up so we didn't have to carry them (way too heavy) and Jarret woke up cranky and very sleepy. George was at the trunk of the car getting our stuff out.. I was opening Amy's door when Jarret got out I heard the slam of the door and instant screaming from him.

George and I looked at each other in confusion.. then at Jarret.. then back at each other and it dawned on us..

He shut the car door on his finger!

George rushed over to him.. and the door was completely shut on his finger. Once it registered exactly what happened I ran over to him and hugged him. He was crying so hard then he barfed. He was pale and he kind of collapsed in my arms. His eyes were rolling to the back of his head and he was so not coherent. Then he threw up again (over my shoes non the less) I had to carry him to the elevator.. and he threw up again. There was blood everywhere.. pretty gross.

We got upstairs and took a look at his finger. Then he stuck his head in the toilet and barfed again.

Once he calmed down George carried him back to the car and they made an emergency trip to the hospital. They didn't get home until 430am.

Nothing was broken.. no stitches.. just a nice big band aid and a disgusting mess of his nail.

So.. below are pictures of his finger the day after..

They are gross.. just warning you.. but of course I had to blog it..

The nail finally fell off about 3 weeks ago and its a lot better.

Why am I telling you this 2 months later???

I don't know.. just felt like it.. OK?


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Report Cards

Jarret brought home his report card today.. let me just say....


WOOO HOO!!!!!

He struggled so much last year. He was in tears when doing homework most of the time.. He wasn't completing any work in class.. it was either he didn't do any of the work or he was just doing some of it. It was not a good year for him. I thought we would be pulling him out of French Immersion if things didn't improve.

He got A's and B's through out the entire report card this term. So so proud of him!!From the first day of school he has been saying how much he loves his teacher, those words have never come out of him mouth before.

We have parent teacher interviews tomorrow night for both kids.. and I am actually looking forward to it.

Amy also brought home her report card and it was excellent too. The reason I am not talking too much about hers is that this is HUGE for my boy! Don't worry .. Amy got high fives all around and lots of hugs too.

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Jarrets new do...

Jarret got his hair cut today.. he decided on a faux hawk!

Not sure what I think about these pictures. He looks older.. and really skinny.

The reason for no shirt btw.. is he was going to bed shortly and he only wears sweats.

First day of school was pretty good. There was a bit of a "mix up" after school with 4 busses and 100 or so kids getting on the wrong busses, mine included.. but they both came home safe.. a little shaken.. but they're home.

Going to bed... I am up early for the next 10 months or so. I guess my "summer vacation" is over now.

G'night

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Pictures and first day of school

The first day of school is tomorrow. I am excited for both kids. I am nervous for Amy. Its a new school and her first year in French Immersion. I know she will be ok. But of course I am nervous for her.

We have her out fit all picked out for tomorrow laid out on her bed. I will braid her hair tonight after her bath so its curly for tomorrow.

I am hoping this year is a better year for Jarret. He struggled a bit last year.. but I chalked it up to the move and a new school. George and I had a talk with him last week. We told him all we want is for him to do his best and try, and we will go from there. I think he was ok with our chat. Lets hope so.

The above pictures are from when our Friends Gene and Paula and their daughter were visiting in August. Gene and George have been friends since Kindergarten. We had an awesome time with them.. they want to move here.. and I hope they can as soon as they possibly can!!

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Up way too early today. I have been awake since 5am. Sitting on the computer waiting to get tired so I can go back to bed.. so far nothing.

I have been so stressed out this past week, I'm sure that has to do with my insomnia today. The kids start school on Tuesday. Jarret is going to grade 3 ( omg.. wanna barf when I think of that) and Amy to Kindergarten. they will be in the same school this year.


When I registered Amy for Kindergarten there was no option on AM or PM. She is in the PM. That is not what I wanted. I want her in the AM. I called the school this past week and left a message on the principals voice mail to see if she can be switched. I left a detailed message as to why I was calling and left her my work #. She never got back to me.


I have no idea what time in the PM she starts on Tuesday. I guess when we take Jarret the first day I will ask..and I will ask if she can be switched. I really hope so.. it would work out so much better. Also the bus stop for Amy is farther away then Jarrets bus stop. I don't understand why they have different stops.. that's another thing I will have to deal with. I have to call the bus company and they are so difficult to get a hold of.


I have to do everything next week which sucks! I wish I was home. I wish I didn't have to work. I am feeling so guilty about it. If I could have waited until Amy was in grade 1 to go back.. it would have been better, but that was not an option and I know that. Everything will work out.. but in the mean time it sucks how I am feeling. I guess I can go and try to sleep.. wish me luck.




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Happy Birthday Michelle!

I have known Michelle since grade 9! Have an awesome day. I wish I could celebrate with you.

Jarret is doing Jump Rope For Heart today. He raised $60 and with that he gets a "free gift". He gets a skipping rope some wacky ball and a cool water bottle. He is pretty psyched. I asked him if he knew what exactly he is jumping for. And he said yes.. for people who have heart attacks like Gramma Buddy. (George's mom suddenly passed away 2 years ago from a heart attack..) I think that mulls around in his head quiet a lot. I try to talk to him about her all the time.. it sucks that we have to but at least we can talk about. it.

Anyway.. that's another post for anther day...

I am working 10-6 again next week! I like being home early.. but the mornings are so rushed now. But I can handle that, if it means home early.

Well.. Jarret is wanting to have his cereal now.. so I better get a move on.

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Crocs. They are so ugly. I swore I would never ever buy a pair, and I wont.. for myself. I am so going to buy a pair for Amy. Is this wrong? My own personal opinion is they are ugly.. but I am ok with Amy wearing them. I don't get me sometimes.

Anyway.. I did something else I swore I would never do. I joined Facebook. WTF? I had no interest at all joining it.. but I caved and now I am addicted to it. George was the same way.. he doesn't join stuff like that.. but he kept getting invites from people and he thought he would check it out.. now he is always on it too. Anyone else on Facebook?

Amy update: She is feeling a bit better. She is still coughing quite a bit. Her antibiotics are done and she is still taking Pretnizone. She HATES that stuff.. but its needed.

Jarret has a concert tomorrow at school. I LOVE stuff like this. I am switching my shift with a lady from work (Thanks Mary) so will be done at 6pm! NICE!!

Well I am off to get ready for the day.. have a great day to all of you!!

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Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day Mom! Have a great day.. I wish I was there.

Happy mothers day to all you moms out there. Enjoy your day.

Just an update.. I am feeling much better all around. Thank GOD this didn't last. I felt like shit up until about 3 hours ago.

We went to the FC game yesterday and they actually won!! They have played I think 4 games and lost them all.. not even a goal scored.. until yesterday. I am telling you the fans at a professional soccer game are the most rowdy bunch of any sport I have seen in person. It was such a fun atmosphere. We will HAVE to go again soon.

After the game we went to Emergency for Amy. In the car had a nasty asthma attack. She couldn't stop coughing and she was wheezing pretty bad. They took her right away and she had 3 Ventolin masks and pretnezone. A chest x-ray showed she had the start of pneumonia in one of her lungs. She was up most the night crying cause she couldn't breath. I tried to give her her puffer but it was not going over well with her. She finally calmed down and went to sleep.. but an hour later in my bed cause she was up with it again. She is feeling a bit better today (she should $140 in prescriptions should do something right?) but not 100%. It will take a while but she is a strong girl.

Anyway.. for mothers day we went to see Spiderman 3 at Imax. It was pretty cool. I got Jarrets present he made at school and a framed picture of the kids for my desk at work. Happy mom here. Jarrets made gift is a cd case with a picture he did out of clay. Does that make sense? I will get a picture and post it soon. Its really cute.

Well.. I promised the kids we would make smores tonight so I better get moving.. its getting close to bed time.

Have a good night

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