Lions at lunch time ~ Reading with C

Hey Ya'll ! Chritmas is just around the corner and I am SO excited :)

So it turns out that monday night, I actually stayed home alone ! And it was fine with me lol. Curtis got on with his coach to go to his game so Nicole and Brian went to Dylan's game with Kennedy and drove Brian to the airport afterwards so they didn't need me. They told me I was welcome to join them but I kinda didn't mind staying in, in front of the fireplace and watching the Sing-Off as Sara Ann had just reminded me it was on. So I enjoyed it.

Tuesday, the morning went really well (surprisingly since Brian had left the night before and its always a not so good morning the following day he leaves). But this one was great. The boys went off to school and I stayed home with Kennedy. She picked up her room just like her mom and I had asked her to and then we went Christmas shopping for her. We went to Walmart and she got everyone a little something. She got both D and C the same thing (each 2 hot wheels cars, a pack of Sillybandz and a pack of Xmas TicTac's). And for her mom and Dad, we picked out a frame and I told her I would get some pictures done to put them in it. She was pretty happy about her shopping. She also got little gifts bags and when we got home, she wrapped her brother's presents. At 1 she had her last gymnastics class so I took her over there but didn't stay at the beginning. I went out to Toys R Us to finish up their Christmas presents. I had already gotten her a fairy crafts book (All sorts of craft ideas invovlving fairies) so I just grabbed a little craft kit to make cute rings. For the boys, I got them each one of those new Lego board games so that should make them happy. I know they really like them as they already have one and are always talking about Legos ! When we came back from Gymnastics I picked up a bit and then it was already time to go pick up the boys at the bus stop to leave right away for Dylan's game in Carlisle (about 45 minutes from here).

His game was a 6:30 so we had to leave as soon as they got off cause he had to be there an hour in advance (they always do when it's games). So we headed that way and I followed the Gps... I was kind of stressed at a certain point because I had no idea where I was going and the stupid thing just had me passing by the back roads really lol ! If it wouldn't of been for the house sizes, I really would've thought I was in St-Jules. So even though I had no time to look around, I actually enjoyed rolling there. And it took us the same amount of time as any other route we could've taken. But ya, we got there on time and everything was great. The game was good and Dylan scored again so we were pretty happy !! And Nicole met us there and she got to see him score so it was pretty cool :) To come back, I just asked Nicole what road she had taken and it was so simply I couldn't believe it !! I actually only had to stay on the Arena road way down until I got Dundass (Main road who takes us back to Oakville)... Which obviously the Gps didn't feel like taking ! Those things are so weird sometimes !! Anyhow ! We got home and went to bed !

As for yesterday, the morning was also a great one and as soon as I got the kids off to school, I headed strait to Mississauga to go shopping at Square one. I actually didn't buy much but it was ok :) I didn't have that much to buy except a few presents so I got Sara Ann's done, and a part of my brother Andrew's done too. Then I came back, did the groceries and got Kennedy's pictures done at the same time. So when we came back from school a little later after that, we wrapped her present for her mommy and daddy. So she put all of her presents under the tree. The boys got home and Bradley came over (Neighboor from down the street which is a really good friend of C's. The played on the ice a little and then him and C went to his place for dinner. When Nicole came home, she reminded me of that Silpada party she had (Jewlery party) and I had told her I would babysit. So after she left, I called up J-f for a little chat and then Curtis came home at 8. We watched tv for a little while D and K were playing upstairs. At 9, we all went up so they could go to bed. Curtis was little dissapointed that his mom wasn't there because they have been reading this book together everynight for a while now (The lightning theif). I was really surprised (but kinda touched) when he asked if I could read to him. So I told him I wouldn't read the lightning thief as it was his and his mom's ritual and I didn't wanna go forward into the book with his mom missing out on it, cause I know she really enjoy's it. So he was totally fine with it and agreed. So he grabbed another book and we read.

"Lions at lunch time".

And we read... And we read.. !!! I know his mom usually reads with him until 9:45 sometimes or simply until he falls asleep cause she knows he will (He takes melatonine to sleep at night). But anyways we read the whole book. It wasn't an enormous one but we read each our chapters so it was obviously a little longer. But I LOVED it. It was just so fun to have this nice, quite and alone time with Curtis. He can be so nice and sweet. I love that kid. Anyhow I was still up when Nicole got home, looking at some pictures and videos from the floods and damage down home. She said she bought a couple of nice things and asked me not to tell Brian lol ! She is going to receive them threw the mail. We both went to bed and it was almost 11:30.

I knew I was going to have trouble getting up this morning (which I did !!) but anyways... So I got up around 7:15 this morning but it didn't matter really cause the kids all only got up around 8. Nicole was working from home today so when we saw that Curtis was just getting up around 8:10, she said to me not to rush them for this morning and that she would drive them to school so they would have a little extra time since they weren't taking the bus. Curtis had been up threw the night because one of his knees hurted. Nicole said it happened a few times not long ago and he didn't hit himself anywhere so she figures it is growth pain. I feel for the poor kid because I have had growth pain in my knees too when I was younger and gosh did it ever hurt. Anyways she gave him tylenol and he went back to sleep but we figured thats why he was up later this morning. But they both manage to be ready on time. Kennedy took her bath and when she came out, we baked some banana and chocolate chip muffins (mama's recipe) :) They were reallllly good ! Afterwards, I did alote of cleaning and passed the vaccum all around the house while Kennedy watched Tv and Nicole worked. She later went out to get some stuff done so Kennedy made crafts and I called up my dad, and then my mom.

They both mentionned how they are looking forward to seeing me next week. And I can't wait either. I can't wait to see all of them.. Especially my lovely boyfriend... I miss him so much. And he misses me too, he says it all the time. He was definitely right the other day when he was saying that our couple will be stronger after this. Not that it wasn't or anything like that, but it still will be. We had never been seperated so.. I miss him so much... I can't wait. I will probably get a drive down from Qc with his uncle's girlfriend on the 22th. My flight leaves Toronto the 22th and I will be in Qc at 10Am that morning. Sara Ann will come pick me up so I am pretty excited about that too :)

So tomorrow is the kids last day of school before their Holiday break. They all finish earlier. The boys will be in around 2:30 and Kennedy after lunch I think. Then it will be the weekend :) And thenn... Only 2 DAYS of work :)

Oops ! I did it again...

Over a week has once again passed since my last entry... Oops !

Last weekend (dec. 4th & 5th), I actually worked because Curtis had another tournament but Brian wasn't there to take care of the other kids and they had games and practices. The tournament was at about 45 minutes from here so they spent their days there between games. Friday night after Dylan's game (He scored again :), we were SO happy !), we headed over to this little pub to go have a drink with a few families. The Jackmans were there too. But we actually just went in, sat down, got back up and left lol. The place was just too small and kids were cranky and not feeling it. So we didn't even bother ordering drinks when we saw a few were leaving ! The Jackmans stayed but not for long. We left and went home to the fire place :)

Saturday night was Kennedy's Christmas skating party. Everyone (parents, friends and brothers/sisters) could bring their skates and join in. I don't have mine here so I didn't but anyways Nicole didn't either. Her and Curtis got home on time for us to all go together. Dylan didn't come and went over at a friend's house. So the two other went on the ice and Nicole and I went upstairs to the bar and had a beer with Greg (Jackman). It was really fun. The music was a sirius radio so the channel was 90's on 9 which was great because we all had flashbacks and lots of fun singing and moving to the old hits ! Greg and Peggy are really nice ! Peggy was on the ice at that moment but us three had a couple of good laughs just chatting up there. Greg is Hilarious ! So after the skating hour, the kids came up and had pizza and cake while we continued chatting with other parents. Around 9, we all left because the kids were pretty tired.

Sunday, Nicole had to go back with Curtis because he was playing finals at 2. I went to Dylan's practice and then came back home. Gail was coming over with Nicole after C's game because she was sleeping over. The day after (monday), her and Nicole were heading to Buffalo to get some Christmas shopping done so Nicole told me to sleep in. They were going to get the kids ready and bring them to school and then head over to Buffalo. So it was like my day off for not having a weekend ! But I didn't care really because I had nothing else better to do and plus, it gave me extra money ! So I can't complain about that !!! They got home around 7:30 that night so the kids were pretty much ready for bed. And tuesday morning, Brian got home.

Kennedy and I made crafts for a little while and then I did some cleaning around the house. It was a nice regular day and that night, Brian went to Dylan's game and Kennedy and I went to Curtis' practice ! She ran around with a little girl while I called Sara Ann so the hour went by fast !! Coming out of there, we went to the train station to pick up Nicole who was coming home from work. I don't remember if I mentionned it but she does that sometimes to leave both cars at home. And that morning she had picked Brian up at the airport so he dropped her off at work and came back home with the car. When we got home I came down to my room and talked to Jf for about an hour. I miss him SO much ! We are both really looking forward for Christmas time :) Especially that he's got a week off. Should be fun !

Wednesday, for the first time since I'm here, everyone was ready on time (and at the same time) so we all walked together C, D, K and I ! Once I got back, I did a little laundry and some picking up. Brian had a little shopping to do and then he put up the Christmas lights outside :) Its cute ! At 2 o'clock, Kennedy had her Kindergarten Chritsmas concert so Brian and I went to see her. It was cute ! a few Xmas songs and poems and then cookies and juice in her classroom :) Fun ! She came back with us.

Thursday, Curtis stayed home because he had a bad headache since the night before and was starting to feel sick. He wasn't to bad in the afternoon and even played around with Kennedy. And he even decided he wanted to go to his hockey game but we could tell he wasn't felling that good cause he wasn't playing like he usually does. Anyhow it got a little worst and he stayed home friday to. He had fever and wasn't feeling really good. I was off friday since Brian was there so when I got up, I went walking a bit and decided to take the bus to do more of my Xmas shopping. It went pretty well, I got more stuff and now I only have a few more to get so i'm pretty happy with that. Friday night, Nicole and Brian had a hockey game at 9 so I babysat the kids and it went really well. They were are really tired and stuffed up so they all went to bed by 9. I satyed up pretty late and went to bed a little after B and N got home around midnight.

Saturday, I took it easy and didn't do much. The kids had games in the afternoon so when Brian came back home with Dylan, he told me they were going to head over to the Jackman's and asked if I wanted to get on. They were invited there for dinner. So the three of us went over and Nicole and the other two came over after C's game. It was great. The Jackmans LOVE to have people over at their place so there were about 10 of us there (not counting all the kids) just sitting at the HUGE Island in their beautiful kitchen and having snacks while Greg was cooking supper. He made this beautiful roast that he just sliced up and we made ourselves sandwiches. Really simple but it tasted amazing. And we had lots of good wine with that too. A few people left and we stayed there a while just the two families. As Brian was telling me on our way there, the Jackmans are really like their second family. In the summer time it all happens at the Goddards (The Jackman's don't have a pool) and in the winter its over at their place. They are really nice, down to heart and easy going people and I really enjoy their company, just as much as the Goddards. (+, Greg is a Hot man!) Lol ! Anyways, it was a beautiful evening.

Yesterday (sunday), Kennedy had a game a 12 and Dylan had his Christmas party at 3 so we headed there after the game and it was quite fun. Its a kind of community center where you can rent the place for parties and stuff like that but its pretty cool cause it's all supervised. So the way it worked out, the kids had an hour in a gym with monitors and then an hour in a pool section with lifegards. So the whole time, the parents could just check on their kids threw the window and have a little chat. Afterwards, they served pizza for the kids and Nicole had brought a cake. They gave the team members each a little bag of goodies which they absolutely adored (Oakville Rangers water bottles, Calvin Klein boxers with the team logo and each their number on them, a necklace with their number, candies, etc.)! Around 5:30, it was all done so we went back home. The kids had a blast. When we got home, we decorated the three on the main level in the living room. The kids had done one upstairs the day before but we did this one all together. Nicole invited me to join them and said "I'm sure this is making you wanting to be at home so just jump in... I know how you like this kind of things and when you'll get home you probably won't have a tree to decorate so feel free". She was right I kind of felt sad to not have been home to do the trees. But I was happy to at least do one this year :) Lets just say with the kids, its a pretty colorful tree !! But its cute :)

Today I was off also so I didn't do much. Got up around 9 and no one was here. I picked up a bit upstairs and had breakfast. Came back down to clean my room. I was thinking of going out to do some shopping but I'm kind of felling lazy so I'm just taking it easy ! I can go wednesday ! Tonight, there are 2 games + someone has to go bring Brian at the airport so I still don't know what the night will look like but I'm guessing i'll be doing something in there !!

I am starting to count down the days left until I got home and I am so happy to say I am now under 10 days of seeing Jean-François and our families. I talked to Dad, Andrew, Dan, Mom and Grandma Sexton this weekend and I just can't wait to see them. Plus Jf's mom and dad send messages once in a while to say they can't wait to see me. I'm also looking forward to seeing Sara Ann and the baby during the holidays :) I already have a few dinners and parties planned and I can't wait. It's going to be good to be home. If only it could snow a little down there instead of raining ! Anyhow.

I won't make any promises this time but I will definetely try to write again soon :)

The washing machine

Yesterday was a nice day! Kennedy was off so she was home with me. Earlier this week, I had bought Home Alone 1 and 2 so yesterday, I had her watch the second one (she watched the first one the day before). I told her all about how much of a classic those movies were for me and how I couldn't go a holiday season without watching them at least twice. And it is true... They are definitely some of my all time favorite movies. I never get fed up of them. Gotta LOVE Macaulay Culkin (aka cousin Joey Boudreau when he was young) <3.

So I watched it with her while picking up. I knew Gail was going to come over in the afternoon with Kaleb and Kendal (Kelly's son and daughter). Kelly is Nicole's sister. She lives in Calgary but was down with the kids for a few days. I actually mentionned them in my monday blog when I said they came for dinner. So yesterday Gail was keeping them with her as Kelly was gone over to the States to do some xmas shopping with a friend. So they came over around 4 and played with Kennedy. When the boys got home from school, I headed strait to Glenn Abbey (Arena near by) with Dylan because he had a practice at 5. We were all suppose to go but Gail offered to stay home with the rest of them. Curtis had a game at 7:10 (also at Glenn Abbey) so she said she'd drop him off around 6. He could stay there and get ready on his own until the game so I went back home with Dylan following Gail and the other kids. So we had time to have dinner and get back to the rink for Curtis' game. T'was a busy but fun night. Kaleb is 3 and was pretty impressed with Curtis' playing. He was so cute to watch, clapping his hands and yelling "go Curtis" !

Nicole was stuck in traffic on her way back from work but she actually managed to get there on time for the game too! So it was great. The only thing is the boys didn't play a really good game and weren't into it that much so they lost 2-0. I shouldn't say that because they actually manage to keep it tight until the end but they just didn't do the right moves at the right moments and didn't pley their positions right. The other team just didn't let go and played a perfect game. Just too bad the parents from the other team were very bad "cheerers" ! Kinda weird but we didn't make any case of it. I guess they are always like that. Nicole said most of the teams are nice and have nice and polite cheering but this Orangeville one was just not one of them ! Anyhow... Look at me all talking about hockey as if I know a whole lot about it ! Its actually kind of cool though cause I'm starting to really enjoy it and getting addicted to it ! I caught myself screaming at Curtis and Nicole was like : "Whoa  ! Look at you getting all into it, good job, thats what he needs !!!" I just get so nervous. It was definitely an awesome game to watch though ! Very stressful ! Anyways when we got back home it was Kaleb and Kendal's last night here so they stayed a while even though it was late. They all played together and left with Gail around 9.

Yesterday afternoon, we got the washer and dryer delivered and I was alone here with Kennedy so I had to handle the stupid guy that delivered it! They were suppose to install everything but Nicole had told me "Tell them to simply install the washer and leave our dryer there. They just have to leave the new dryer in the garage and we'll handle it from there. Just get them to do the washer". And the guy who sold it to her was really nice and had said that when they deliver, they install... So I don't know what was wrong with this guy but he didn't want to install it because of..... Well that's the part I couldn't get... I couln't understand his Jamaican accent at ALL !!!! Like he explained to me how to do everything and told me it was simple so I just couldn't understand why he couldn't do it. Ok he did tell me like 3 times after I asked him "Ok, so tell me why you can't install it again ?". Nicole couldn't believe it ! She called Steeve up (guy who sold it) and he was very discouraged about that and couldn't believe it. So he said he would take care of sending someone today (friday). But when we got home from the game, we did it ourselves. The guy was so stupid he didn't even know which one was the cold and hot water.... Ok I don't know much about pipes but when there's a blue sticker on one and a red one on the other I pretty much assume that its clear the blue is cold and the red is hot... I mean common.... Anyhow ! Nicole called back and spoke to another guy which was really nice too, just like Steeve ! She explained everything to him to and said "I just wanted to let you guys know you don't have to send anyone tommorow because me and my nanny got it done on our own, which that stupid delivery guy couldn't manage to do". So I guess the guy started laughing and said "good job! On our side, we will take care of kicking that guy's but when we see him" and laughed again ! Nicole said thank you and hung up. We were pretty proud of ourselves ! And the washer looks SOOOO good ! And it makes nice music when you turn it on and off and when your load is done ! We just stood there for about 30 minutes looking at it while it did our first load ! Then we figured we just looked dumb so we got outta there ! Here the awesome machine ! It'll look so good once the dryer is there too ! Nice steam machines too so we can't wait to use that on our jackets and see what kind of a job it does :)

How lame is it that I just put up a picture of a washing machine ? Sorry ! I love appliances ! And it makes me want to shop for some for when we move in me and Jf :) Anyhow, we got the kids to bed and headed there ourselves afterwards. This morning was pretty hectic because Curtis was very active ! he was in a good mood but just wouldn't listen at all. They weren't going to school right away because Nicole had set them up with doctor appointments and she had took her day off so they left around 8:30 with all of their school stuff so whenever they are done, she will simply drop them off to school. It was pretty much what you can call a bad morning because all 3 of us (Curtis, Nicole and I) were in a not so good mood about Curtis' actions. But anyhow... We managed to stay calm and he finally got things done and went out. It's always worst when Brian or her are there because he knows it and just uses it to be more aggravating. so when she had Dylan and Kennedy ready, she left him alone with me so I talked to him and he was a bit better (Not completely but anyways)... He finally went out the door when I said I wasn't sure his mom was going to let him go to his tournament this weekend after the way he had been acting and not listening this morning. Think that kinda freaked him out so he hurried out the door lol ! But anyways... Good morning for the rest of us ! :) There just will be days like that, thats it ! I already have half of the laundry done and most of my house cleaning so I guess this afternoon I will take it easy and prepare something for dinner. Nicole will pick up Curtis at 2 to leave for his tournament so I'll be alone with Dylan and Kennedy. Dylan had a game around 6 so we will go there and Nicole and Curtis will come meet us there after his game.

Have a good one Y'all ! :) 

Please forgive me.

So last tuesday (november 23rd), was Dylan's 7th Birthday. Kennedy and I went shopping for cute decorations and stuff to prepare the Loop bags for the children that were attending the party. We picked up quite a few things and had lots of fun blowing the balloons up and setting up the house. It wasn't going to be a huge thing... Just a few of Dylan's friends and a bit of skating on the rink downstairs. A little hockey party :)

It was a great party and Dylan was really happy with the setup, the familly, the friends, and the gifts (especially the I-pod touch). I knew I wasn't going to be there for Kennedy and Curtis' birthdays so I didn't want to buy a gift or anything so I simply made him a card. But he was pretty happy with it. I simply drew the logo of his hockey team and that made it :) Plus, I knew I wanted to get them all something for Christmas so I figured he'd be alright with that, and he was. So it was a really nice and good night, and Dylan was very happy. Here are a few pictures.

      

I have been a bad girl, not writting for so long so I know I can NEVER do this again because I already forgot a few things.... I do know that the day after Dylan's party (wednesday), the boys got up, played with the Lego and Ipod and went off to school but then what did Kennedy and I do ? I remember picking up the house and taking off the decorations but besides that... Woupsy ! Anyhow, I think it was a good one ! And then Brian flew in later that night and got home when we were all in bed. So thursday morning, we got up and he was there. The kids were really happy to see him. I am finding this pretty bad because I actually don't remember much of that day either. OH ok I do ! Jillian (youngest of the Jackman's) came over for a play day with Kennedy. So that was awesome because they are the same age and get along very well so it was easy for me and Brian to do what we had to do because the girls were busy having tea parties and dressing up !

So I washed all the bed sheets and Brian did his thing. In the afternoon, we took the girls with us and went to the bank because we wanted to open a joint account so I could have access to money for groceries and gas all the time. On our way back, we stopped for Ice Cream :) That night, Curtis got his stuff ready as he was leaving with Brian in the morning for a hockey tournament. So that friday morning, I didn't have to get up because Brian was there so I was able to sleep in a little. Although I usually have a 4 day weekend when he is there, this one was different because of the tournament. So I actually did work, but only in the morning because Nicole was working from home, but only in the morning.

So while she was doing so, Kennedy and I watched Tv and went to do the groceries. Nicole mentionned that she was inviting me to "Pub Night" that night (If I wanted to go, which I did !) if she could get a hold of the little neighboor to babysit but it turns out she wasn't there so we just stayed in. We didn't really care for it anyways because we were both tired. It's simply a night they do once every other week with the parents of the Oakville Rangers hockey teams. They send e-mails to let them know where and when, and they meet and have a few drinks and chat. Nicole says it's fun because they can of course talk about hockey without the kids, but they can also catch up on subjects they don't usualy talk about in arenas ! So we said we would definitly attend one sometime.

OH and the main thing...... Sad, stupid and anoying thing : I didn't pass my math test. I got 70. I got my result that past wenesday I just mentionned earlier (the 24th). So that was definitly a desapointment. I was kind of sad.. Only 5 points missing... But anyhow... The next writting is Feb. 9th so I'm just right back into it now trying to do as much as possible. I am hoping that this next time will be the good one. And like my mom said, if I look at it from another point of view, I can make this overwhelming experience last longer and earn a few extra bucks to prepare our future home and get appliances for when we move in next spring. I had a good talk with Jean-François before deciding to persue because I wanted to be sure of our decision. And it turns out he was just great about it...

"C'est comme toi tu veux Lyne, tu m'as tjrs respecté dans mes choix. Peu importe ce que tu fais, j'va être content pour toi. Donc c'est ta decision. Pis comme tu dis on peut s'organiser pour se voir une coupe de fois. Si t'aimes ça pourquoi tu resterais pas ? Je t'aime bcp Lyne, xxoxo"

And then there was my mom....

Je viens juste de lire ton message, car hier soir je n'avais pas d'accès et je suis sortie voir à l'antenne extérieure ce matin et le fil n'était pas bien branché.  Je comprends ta déception mais dit toi que tes efforts sont quand même positifs, ta note a encore augmenté et tu vas finir par y arriver avec la persévérance. Je ne sais pas ce que tu en penses, mais peut-être que tu devrais t'y mettre tout de suite avec l'aide de Nicolas.   Comme dit le dicton le malheur des uns fait le bonheur des autres: Nicole et Bryan vont être contents dans un sens et il faut toujours ce dire il y a pire que ça dans la vie.  Je te souhaite une très belle journée et je t'aime beaucoup et je suis fière de ma puce.   Maman xox

And then Sara Ann....

I think you should stay ! You really seem to love it and now is the time to do stuff like that !

Like you wrote on your blog,  you know your relationship is strong !
Yay Belette !!! What a MAN ! Haha !
Love Youu BUgzy

And of course the fact that Nicole and Brian really seemed happy and told me they would love to have me stay for a while. So after crying a bit reading those messages, I decided I should stay. And I knew the hardest part was going to be the distance with me and Jean-François but at the same time, I thought "What if I had studied in another university than Rimouski?". I definitely wouldn't of seen him as much as I did. I mean in Rimouski, I was down home EVERY weekend. And then I thought about my third stage that I had wanted to do out west.. And then of Sara Ann who did it with Jay so many times... I just figured we were strong enough and that this was something we could easily go threw (Ok not EASY but not too bad!). So my decision is made. I am staying in Oakville until may. And the thing is, Nicole filled me in on all the good details that they offer when someone stays long enough ! So here's what I get :

- I keep my 4 day weekends once every other week

- I have 4 sick days

- And I have 10 days of paid vacation

So here is how it works out... Nicole mentionned that for them, it would be easier if I did not take those 10 days all at the same time.. Which was fine with me. But then it was even better when she mentionned this :

"So if you would want to, you could take 2 days off of your 10 vacation days once in a while and stick that to a 4 day weekend. So say you would take a thursday and a tuesday off, well then you would have thursday, friday, saturday, sunday, monday and tuesday... You would actually have 6 days to go home or have your boyfriend come!"

This is amazing, I thought. So I just figured I could do that like once a month and it would be WAY more easier to get threw it if it was to get any harder for me! Plus, Jean-François would be taking a full week off in the middle of my journey so that would split the run in two and help :) I really loved the idea of that. And I was back to happy !

So back to my week... Since we didn't go to Pub night, we went to bed early friday. Saturday, I slept in until like 10am and when I got up, no one was home. I looked up on the computer and Kennedy had a Bday party (yes another one) and Dylan a practice. I decided I was going to go take a look at "Oakville Place", the shopping center not too far from here which I hadn't been to yet. I went online to see how the transit worked and where the nearest bus stop was. Turns out I had to walk about 5 minutes to get to one. So I Bbm'd Nicole to let her know where I was going to be and I took off. When I set foot outside, snowflakes were coming down. My first snow of the year :) I was really happy !

I shopped a little (Boots, tuque, tank tops, pyjays and a cardigan) and came back around 2:30. Nicole and the two kids got home but only to prepare for Dylan's practice. She asked me if I wanted to join them but I kinda felt like staying in. I was tired of my shopping ! So she said they'd be back around 6 and that we'd go out somewhere for dinner. She had just put a load in the washer but before leaving, she realized it was leaking a bit... She told me about it and said "Ah, I think i'll just put a few towels on the floor to be sure but it shouldn't make a big mess, its not leaking much and it'll only be running for 30 minutes cause it's a small load". Alrighty then !

After they left, I went down and started to straighten my hair and make my makeup. As I started putting my earrings on I noticed a weird sound but couldn't figure out what it was... I walked out of the bathroom and as I saw it, I simply stood there for at least 10 seconds.... Water was running threw a pantry downstairs... And around the sealing lights. Lots of water on the floor. I felt weak in the knees but it wasn't a good weak like when you have butterflies or something. I thought I was going to die ! I texted Nicole right away and she took care of having Brian calling me. While I was waiting, I went upstairs to stop the washer and when I finally got Brian on the line, he told me what to do to turn the water off in the laundry room. Fortunately, that solved the problem because it would of been way worst if it had continued. So I just threw some towels downstairs, started mopping and taking out the stuff to wipe the shelves and make sure nothing was ruined ! And nothing was so even if it seemed bad and sounded crazy for Nicole, it turned out not too bad.

When I first saw it happening, I figured "No dinning out tonight" lol. But it turns out there was really nothing more we could do besides picking up and replacing everything so when they got home, Nicole took a look at it and decided we were still going out. It was really delicious, we went to this Italian restaurant called The Olive Press. Very good. We were kind of scared about the walls being damp but it was nice and warm in the house so Brian said not to worry about mold or anything because it was going to dry up quickly. So Nicole was pretty happy. When they got back from the tournament sunday, Brian looked it up and it was the pump and the seal that had fallen in to the washer so water was just flooding out ! Nicole had mentionned before that she didn't really like that washer so we ran out to Future shop before it closed and shopped for a new washer (and dryer without brian approbation!!). She actually just got the washer but when she got home she had him take a look a the dryer and so he went out and bought it monday morning. They are really nice and Red ! :) Laundry will be fun !

So monday night Dylan had a game in Caledon (about an hour from here) so we all hopped in the van and went to see him ! Brian was also taking the plane right after so his things were all in with us too. Dylan's game was REALLY fun and exciting ! And a goal and and assist so that was great. It was his first goal of the season so everyone was pretty proud. And so was he. Before leaving to come back, Nicole's mom put all of the laundry in the van (she had made a bunch of loads since we were without one!!) and so we left to go bring Brian.

Yesterday (tuesday), Kennedy and I went shopping for a gingerbread cookie shapper to make some cookies again. I decided to buy Disney's A Christmas Carol but when I got here, I never got to play it. At about 1 minute into the movie, it would just freeze and there was nothing to do with it. I tried it in different players and it still didn't work. So while Kennedy was at Gymnastics in the afternoon, I went back to change it. Turns out it did the same thing. But I mean... EXACTLY the same thing... It stopped at the same moment. So I thought it must of been a problem with the whole batch so I looked it up on internet and I found out that it had happened to a few people over in Canada but even in a few places in the states... So I decided I was going to bring it back and simply take my money back.

So anyways today Kennedy stayed home because she was sick during the night last night but in the afternoon she was feeling just fine. So I took her out with me to go to the grocerie store to get a few things and I made it to Walmart too to get my money. Turns out they can't give it back if it's open (stupid) so I could only change it (either for another one the same or for a different movie)... So I decided to give it another try. Plus I bought the two first Home Alone's (My all time favorite movies). But the Disney one still did the same thing... 3 copies and the exact same problem with the three of them. I had read on internet that a women had called Disney and that they had sent a good one back... But I don't know what i'll do yet... That's the kind of thing I always wonder what I should do... By the time I get it back.. I'll see ! I might just call to see what they say ! But anyhow... Tip to all : Do not buy Disney's A Christmas Carol ! Nicole told me Brian could burn it for me so :)

So ya today, Nicole texted me to say her sister and two kids were going to come for dinner with Gail so I decided to do chicken Vol-au-vent and they simply loved it so I was pretty happy ! I was surprised to know they hadn't had it before. It was a good night with fun kids and nice women to chat with.

So this was definitly long and I seriously cannot do this again because I will regret it !!! And I won't remember ! And when I want to read it in a few years, I will wonder what happened in those long periods where nothing was written ! So for myself and for the ones who have been waiting (wink-wink), I am sorry and I will try not to do this again ! Please forgive me.