Its been a while since I've updated, but things have been so crazy and up in the air that I haven't really had much time to update, or much to really say... aside from the prayer request I had posted earlier.
This weekend is coming up fast, and I'm sooooo excited. I work tomorrow until an unknown time. Mike has to attend parent-teacher interviews tomorrow for Brent at 1:30, and then has a dermatologist appointment in Kentville for Sydney at 3. I don't know if he'll take Brent or not. I kinda hope he does so that it gives a little extra time to do what I need to do. Anywho, when I'm 'off', I have to go into Kentville to Access NS to pay something, and then get a replacement license since I can't seem to find mine. Once that's complete, I'm stopping somewheres to grab a bite to eat and then heading into Windsor. I'm due there at 6:30 for the Winkie Awards to start at 7. The night should be amazing. Lots of entertainment, as well as awards given out. I doubt I'll be getting one, which is fine, but its going to be a great time anyways. I'll be on stage for 3 songs. Two from King Island Christmas (The Oomiak song where the ladies sing the chorus, and then On The Mountain Top in which I have a solo), and then Joe, Travis and I are singing 'Seasons of Love' from the Rent soundtrack. I'm nervous about singing it because I haven't quite got it right yet. I know the song like the back of my hand, but when its just you and two guys, along with a piano, its a different feeling than singing along with the CD while you drive down the highway. And since there'll be a HUGE audience there listening, I'll be MORE nervous. I'll SEE if I can snag Kim (the pianist) and go through the harmony parts a few times before-hand. I hope I can. If not, oh well. It wont sound bad. I'LL just know that I sang it wrong. I invited Becky to come to the Winkies to have a good time, as well as Chris. I'm rather excited, but because of the late invite to Chris, I have to give him my ticket. Not a big deal... Just means that I don't get the turkey dinner. Hence why I'm grabbing a bite on the way.
When the Winkies are over, Chris and I are driving Becky into Kentville so she can house/dog sit for her sister. Then swinging into New Minas so I can grab some ski pants from Kate, and then heading BACK to Windsor/Dartmouth... just depends on if he gets dropped off in Windsor, or drove in himself. I'll spend a LITTLE time with Chris, and then head into Cole Harbour to visit my Claire. I'll be spending the night with my Claire-Bear (which will mean giggling and talking all night and not going to bed 'til late) and then getting up early Saturday morning. Well, not as early as I get up for work, but close enough. I'll wake at 7, get some brekkie, say bye to Claire-Bear, then head off to be at Chris's in Dartmouth at 8am. We'll jump in HIS car and head BACK to Windsor. Jump outta the car, get alllllllllll bundled up then head to the mountains - to ski. I'm SO scared lol. I've gone skiing once before, in grade 2, and spent the entire day on the bunny hill. Chris told me he's patient and can teach me. I hope he can. It should be great.
Chris wants to ski from 9am - 7pm or so, and will be purchasing me some din-din while we ski. When we're done, and thawed, we'll head back to Dartmouth, change our clothes, then meet up with his best friend at some local unknown (to me) pub for some karaoke. After that, plans aren't made. I'll go to church somewheres... Either Dartmouth, Windsor, or Kentville, just depending on how the night goes.
Phew... My weekend is PACKED, but I'm soooo stoked. It'll be the time leading up to being 'off' that'll drag on. Brent's home from school tomorrow because of parent-teacher and I might end up taking them to Roo's... I dunno that yet. Actually... I probably will.
General life is alright. Still feeling isolated and only really seeing Tylor, and Matt sometimes. I'm really appreciating the more 'mature' sides of the friendship I have with Tylor. Coincidentally, Tylor has two kids almost the same ages as Brent and Sydney. Tylor and I went for coffee last night so I could talk about what's been going on in this house. He has the experience of having kids the same age - also has the experience of living in a broken home at the same as that Brent is. We talked for a good 2 hours about everything and he gave me some really great advice. Told me that I was doing a good job and praised me for keeping my cool being stuck in amongst everything that's going on. Gave me a good boost after the crappy day I had yesterday.
Yesterday mom and dad were in town for a meeting that dad had with the ministerial board (which went great - YAY DAD!). They met me in Kingston Timmies for coffee (for mom) and tea (for dad and I) and we got to catch up. Come to think about it, then didn't do much talking LOL. I guess I was the one with stuff on my mind. We chatted (I mean, I chatted) for a good half hour, and then they had to take off for the drive home. They were able to give me good parenting advise and keep my spirits up during it all.
Sydney's been to more doctor appointments in the past month than you can shake a fist at. Reminds me of when I was a kid and was going to the doctor all the time for stuff. Sydney has eczema which has placed a rosy red patch on her cheek, but lately, she's been having a lot more problems with her skin. It started off with small pimple like (almost bug bit looking marks) on her body (mostly her belly), but then they started to spread more, and then went to her feet. She's seen her family dr, and it's not chicken pox, or measels, or scabies, or anything like that. Today she went and saw Dr. Charlie Brown about it all. He was concerned and booked an appointment for tomorrow (which, only someone as well respected as Charlie Brown can do) with a dermatologist. She also went Sunday night to Soldier's Memorial Hospital to have her hand checked out...
Um.
I can't really think of much else that's been happening. I think I'll start making a list of things I have to pack for this weekend.
Ciao for now. :)
-T



