Brrr.... It's cold outside!

Our first taste of Winter has finally arrived, and I wish it would leave as soon as possible! I just don't want to spend time holed up in the house because of the cold, and I don't care for driving around when the roads are so bad. I told hubby that the next move (I know there will be one soon enough) had better be to somewhere warm! LOL He told me that as soon as the company sells (he wants it sold ASAP), we would be on a plane to Cyprus.... warmth, sun, ocean, and even snow in the mountains... couldn't ask for more!

We went and got our Christmas Tree today, it's not the best we've ever had, but I'm sure I can make it work. It probably won't be ready to decorate until sometime tomorrow, but with all that we already have planned, it might not happen till Monday.

I really, really don't want Hubby to leave tomorrow, I miss him so much when he is gone, and the boys miss him terribly as well. In the last 3 years we have spent so much of our time together, that it is hard for me to have him away. I know that it has to happen, but it doesn't mean that I have to like it. It will be nice to not have to have him so far away for trips when we are in Cyprus, the rest of Europe is only a few hours away.

Little Man has been very upset lately, all four of his eye teeth are coming in at the same time. One minute he is playing happily, and the next he screams like the world is about to end! I can't wait for these teeth to finally be out, then I should have a 6-8 month break before the 2 year molars.

Bug's 3rd Birthday is coming up quickly, I will need to get the party invites printed up for Tuesday to take to school. He has decided that he wants a Dinosaur themed party, but not too scary... just a little bit. It should be interesting to see how I will do his cake!

I love Dada more than you Mama!

Way to break my heart. Yup, while eating breakfast Monkey informs me that he loves Dada more than me... he still likes me, but Loves Dada.

I have always known he was a Dada's boy, but still thought he loved me... even a little bit!!! I know he loves me, but it does hurt when he puts it this way... and yes I know it's just him being 4, but it still hurts.

Wonder if I should remind him of this conversation in 20 years or so!

He is going...

Well, Hubby is leaving Sunday for a week to go and party in England. Well, to be fair he will be working, it just bugs me this time since he will also be enjoying a nice evening out with the employees. I haven't attended a Christmas Party in about 3 years, and really miss getting together with friends and coworkers. This also means he will be missing both Monkey's, and Bug's Christmas Concerts! I will of course video them, but it just won't be the same.

We have a storm in the area tonight, with an between 15-25cm worth of snow expected to fall. The roads today were already bad enough, really not looking forward to what we might expect tomorrow. I really want Hubby to go and get the tree so that the boys and I can get it decorated on Sunday, but depending on the roads it may not happen. Could be a bit of a strange Christmas.

There is one good thing about Hubby being in England next week, he can get some presents for the boys while over there. I know that Bug would love to get a Fireman Sam Backpack, and there are a few other things he would love as well. Not 100% sure what Monkey would like, but I'm sure we will come up with something. I'm also hoping that he will get a Harrod's Christmas Bear, I have a few and would like to get more. It's about one of the only things I can afford from Harrods.

I tried to take some pictures of the boys for a Christmas card, yes I know I am rather late, but as is usual with the 3 of them... it was HARD to get them to all sit together. I will head down to the other computer tomorrow, and see if I can fix them up enough for a card... otherwise I might just have to quickly figure something else out. Here's the one I am hoping will work out.

Not all that surprised....

Well, I should have known that hubby wouldn't be able to take the majority of December off, but I was at least hoping for a few extra days! But of course that dream has been dashed, shattered actually. He will most likely be leaving for England on Sunday for a week, just to go to the office Christmas party. Talk about rubbing salt into a cut. Here I am stuck with the kids, cold weather outside, and he gets to live it up in England.

I know he won't live it up that much, but I too would like to go out with a bunch of adults, and just have a good time. Heck, I haven't ever spent a night out with him and any of his employees... that is 3 years of staying home with the kidlets.

I guess you can see that I am ticked off, and I feel that I have every right to. I do understand that with the business situation, and the kidlets, that I can't join him easily... but I am still annoyed!!!

If I let him know how upset I am, do you think he will get me something on this trip... instead of just for the kids?????

I HATE Colds!!!!

For anyone wondering where I have been the last few days, myself and the boys all have colds!!! Nasty sinus's, coughs and fevers. There is a bit of an upside to this though... Monkey, Bug, and Little Man have all been going to bed shortly after 6pm, and not waking up till around 7:30am. Now of course there is a downside as well.... Little Man is up multiple times a night, completely inconsolable. Last night I ended up sleeping with him on my chest on the easy chair, not the most comfortable place for me.

Thankfully hubby is home from Germany, but because it was such a short trip for him, he's having a very hard time with the time difference.

I did at least get in for my hair appt yesterday, needed a cut, and my colour re-done. I went much darker than I have in the past, but brighter as well.


I am now going to finish my lovely neocitron, and hope, and pray that Little Man can sleep a bit tonight!

How long is a day???

I sometimes wonder how one day can seem so much longer than others... especially when you sleep in a bit!!! The boys slept longer than usual this morning, which in turn means that I did too. It was not a fun or relaxing morning as I tried to get everything, and everyone ready to head out the door, I only had 40 minutes! I'm surprised that I actually grabbed an orange to eat before running out the door, otherwise I would have had nothing to eat at all.

Bug seems to be missing hubby the most this time around, which is unusual for him. He has been throwing fits left, right and centre, and over the strangest of things. At school pick up time, Bug is supposed to walk towards me when his name is called, he of course decided this was a good day to run. When told that he would have to go back to the carpet and walk, he fell to the floor and started to whine and cry... ?????? This rule he has been following for 3 months, not sure what made today so special.

Little man produced a small fever this afternoon, somewhere around 38.5°. He's not showing any other signs of being sick, so I wonder if it is just his eye teeth about to erupt. It would be nice if he could get them out soon, and quickly too. He's close to sleeping through the night, and the sooner the better for my sanity.

My eating has be absolute crap lately... I don't think it has ever been this bad, but it has to stop. If I am ever going to lose weight, I need to bring it under control.... NOW!! I am going to use Sparkpeople to keep track of my eating this week (and for a little while longer), should help to keep me on track... don't really want to write down crap, makes it too real. There is no reason that I shouldn't be able to lose weight over the holiday season if I am careful in what food choices I make!

Hmm... why so noticable now???

So, for the last month or so I have had many people comment on my eyes?!?!? Last I check they are the same as always, but recently I have been getting many compliments on the size and colour of them. Yes, I like my eyes, but never really thought other people saw them the same way as I do... so I find it very odd how it has been commented about so much. I took a picture tonight before heading out, let me know what you think??? The only reason for why people are noticing my eyes more is the wonderful haircut I got a month ago, I Love my hairdresser!!!!


It was the ladies Advent dinner at my Church tonight, and event that I really enjoy each year. The food as always was wonderful and diverse, and the camaraderie as warm as well. The dessert I made this year was also a big hit, Sticky Toffee Pudding. It's a very traditional English dessert, tasty and gooey. I found this recipe on the BBC Food site, so far the best one I have used.