Routines, routines...

It has been pretty quiet here this last week, routines have been established once again, homework being brought home, lunches and backpacks being packed and early bedtimes.
I am getting used to having a day to myself, I actually went to the mall today and shopped this morning, didn't have to deal with tantrums, no one having to go to the washroom and not one article of clothing was pulled from the rack by tiny fingers, yes, it was bliss, LOL!!
Just added a few pictures from a the Western fair, the girls enjoyed it , rode all the rides at least twice and exhausted their parents!
Hope your week is going well...

Let us never forget.

As we mark the seventh anniversary of 9-11, let us not forget those lives lost, the families and friends affected. Let us not forget the brave heroes, the firefighters, the paramedics and police.

Let us never forget....

Crazy Cravings..

This is one of the hardest things I have done in a while, silly to some, but I have been advised(no told) that due to health issue brewing I must give up Co*ke. I have been sucking all that sugar and caffeine since I was in my early teens(or before), so to stop has been very difficult.
I am still getting some caffeine drinking one or two cups of coffee a day so I have not been experiencing the withdrawal headaches ect. I still am having the cravings, though not as often, they still hit me especially in the early afternoon when my batteries start to wear down.
I can't believe that pop is everywhere, all the check out counters, vending machines on every corner calling to me, luring me to spend my loonie.
There is an upside to cutting down on all that sugar, I have lost five pounds, not changing anything else in my daily activities, just not guzzling the pop, this is pretty great.
I still sit here typing wishing instead of my fizzy Pelegrino mineral water(still want the fizz of the pop too)I was enjoying a pop, I am determined not to fall off the wagon.
If not for me for my family, it's too crucial at this time, can't go out of remission, the virus must stay inactive.....

First full day of class.

Walking to school with her hero, I just love this picture!!!
She is ready to go, her backpack was as big as her, just too cute!!
One last hug for Mom before going in.
Jilly-Bean hugged us, gave kisses and got in line. There was a quick wave and off she went, there were no tears, just Mommy's. I am so proud of you Monkey, hope your first day of school was incredible.

Meet and Greet Day.

Yesterday was Jillian meet and greet the teacher day.

Jillian only went for one hour, it was to orientate her to her new surroundings, see the spot where she will hang her coat, put her communication folder and most of all meet her teacher Mrs. R.

It went very well, she made two friends, the only concern I had was when she had enough she bolted for the door and run down the hallway. At least the teacher is aware of this, there are no ankle bracelets or invisible fences our school(joking!!)so now that we Jillian could decide she wants to leave for home they will assign her a buddy(Sr. kindergarten student) for washroom breaks ect. I for one am relieved, it was good for my piece of mind.

She is the youngest in her class, she is still so tiny she can fit in her cubby at school!!!
Sister shot, can you tell Jennifer has had enough of Mommy paparazzi, just wait until Monday, Jillian first full day of school!!

Yes, the camera will be out once again, LOL, I can almost see Superman's eyes rolling now!!

Have a wonderful weekend, xo.

Grade One.

Puddin' Pop has finished her second full day of Grade one, she loves her new teacher and her best friend Kate is in her class, life is good!

Calling for prayers ladies!!

I am calling out to all my ladies out there, this family needs prayers!
Stephanie and her husband were involved in a plane(private) crash and were injured seriously, please go here if you'd like to help and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!!