I have been critized plenty about the fact that my door is always open to friends and family and I have passed this tradition on to my children. Yes at times I shake my head at my open door policy when all I want is peace and quiet and instead I have a full house. Sometimes it is just people chilling but normally it is a soul that needs some type of mending whether that be a hug, a smile, a shoulder, advice or sometimes a kick in the butt (not literally).
Well the other night I was paid an awesome compliment about my open door policy. My neighbour and quickly becoming a friend called me a soul collector. She said it is nice to know she can call and I am there to help her laugh and forget about the crap she is going through. She was at my recent girls night and noticed that I have such a smorgasbord of friends and realized that is because I collect souls damaged or not and that I love deep and wide.
I am sure that as I get more comfortable blogging some of these stories will be told.
I will cherish these words the next time I am critized about my open door policy or when I am shaking my head at my full house.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Beautiful Video and Song - Rememberance Day
http://www.nationalpost.com/wesaluteourheroes/index.html
I tried to put this link in my earlier post but it did not work. The video and lyrics are gorgeous and so true.
Lest we remember - 2 minutes
I am saddened today that noone in my office except myself could be bothered to take two minutes of silence to remember those that sacrificed their lives for us. I understand we live in a busy society but two minutes of silence is that really too much to ask.
Now on the other hand I was amazed that Ethan told me this morning that today was about the soldiers that died and he had to wear red to remember them. Also the amount of gratitude on FB today was amazing.
Hopefully the day will come when all will pay their respects on this special day. It would be wonderful if the soldiers and their families were in our thoughts always.
Happy rememberance day. Lest we and the next generation not forget.
Now on the other hand I was amazed that Ethan told me this morning that today was about the soldiers that died and he had to wear red to remember them. Also the amount of gratitude on FB today was amazing.
Hopefully the day will come when all will pay their respects on this special day. It would be wonderful if the soldiers and their families were in our thoughts always.
Happy rememberance day. Lest we and the next generation not forget.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tim Hortons is a lifesaver
I know I already posted today but I just can't stop myself from posting again.
I realized today that the way I deal with stress and yes it does work is Tim Hortons. I get a XLG Steeped Tea with milk and sugar along with a cheese tea biscuit with butter and I am telling you that by the time I have ate and savoured my tea the world is all good again.
With the week I am having I think I might need to buy stock in Tim Hortons but hey I am going broke but my stress level is almost at zero.
Thank you Tim Hortons you have made this girls week survivable.
I realized today that the way I deal with stress and yes it does work is Tim Hortons. I get a XLG Steeped Tea with milk and sugar along with a cheese tea biscuit with butter and I am telling you that by the time I have ate and savoured my tea the world is all good again.
With the week I am having I think I might need to buy stock in Tim Hortons but hey I am going broke but my stress level is almost at zero.
Thank you Tim Hortons you have made this girls week survivable.
Hand me downs not Crap me downs
I will start this off by saying I am pissed and venting so bear that in mind as you read my blog.
I have a friend who loves to give my youngest hand me down toys and clothes and I am all for that between the economy and the enviroment I think this is a great idea. The problem I have with this person is that lateley most of the stuff he is giving us couldn't even be used for rags. I find it rather disrespectful that he would assume that we are in such need that even the stuff that should be in the trash we will be thankful for.
Now when the stuff is good it is really good but that is rare. My hubby sent this guy a letter asking him to please not give us his garbage just hand me downs for Ethan. His response is that we should be thankful that he gives us anything.
Now I give hand me downs to my friends and I am sure that a stained shirt or pant has slipped into the bag but I have never given clothes that the entire crotch are of the pants is cut out or toys that only have half of the items required. The best thing (sarcastic) was he gave us all the covers and instruction booklets for his kids video games.
After a long heated discussion between my hubby and I a we decided after the response we received to drop off all the garbage to his friend and let him deal with it.
I am sorry but have respect for people when giving them hand me downs. I mean I am very practical and thankful that between the group of us that does this tradition I have had to buy very little for Ethan and 90 percent of what I get is amazing stuff.
I have a friend who loves to give my youngest hand me down toys and clothes and I am all for that between the economy and the enviroment I think this is a great idea. The problem I have with this person is that lateley most of the stuff he is giving us couldn't even be used for rags. I find it rather disrespectful that he would assume that we are in such need that even the stuff that should be in the trash we will be thankful for.
Now when the stuff is good it is really good but that is rare. My hubby sent this guy a letter asking him to please not give us his garbage just hand me downs for Ethan. His response is that we should be thankful that he gives us anything.
Now I give hand me downs to my friends and I am sure that a stained shirt or pant has slipped into the bag but I have never given clothes that the entire crotch are of the pants is cut out or toys that only have half of the items required. The best thing (sarcastic) was he gave us all the covers and instruction booklets for his kids video games.
After a long heated discussion between my hubby and I a we decided after the response we received to drop off all the garbage to his friend and let him deal with it.
I am sorry but have respect for people when giving them hand me downs. I mean I am very practical and thankful that between the group of us that does this tradition I have had to buy very little for Ethan and 90 percent of what I get is amazing stuff.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Girls night
Well this last Saturday was my first annual girls night. I decided that instead of just inviting the same girls that I hang out with I will invite all of my friends, neighbours, casual friends and of course my heart sister and BFF.
As time approached I was getting nervous about what if this mix of girls does not get along or worse yet what if nobody shows up. Well to my surprise almost everyone I invited showed up some for a long period, some for a short visit and one girl came twice.
It was a night of reforging friendships, creating new bonds and just relaxing with each other. Although we are all in different stages of life and relationships it was wonderful to sit back and watch this girls laughing and talking and hugging each other.
I was talking to one of my neighbours and it amazed me how thankful she was to be included in such a night. She had planned on only staying a few hours but ended up being here most of the night and I think I can honestly say that we are now more than neighbours.
My newest gal pal showed up and wow does she ever fit well with the rest of my girls. I must say I would not think twice about calling her in the middle of the night if I had a crisis. I think she will be a keeper.
It always amazes me the power of a group of women in a room they will either bond immediatley or just be pleasant. I am proud to say that this group definatley bonded and we will be doing this every year.
We even called my cousin who lives far away to include her. She was so excited to be included. This was a night that made memories and one I will treasure for a lifetime.
As time approached I was getting nervous about what if this mix of girls does not get along or worse yet what if nobody shows up. Well to my surprise almost everyone I invited showed up some for a long period, some for a short visit and one girl came twice.
It was a night of reforging friendships, creating new bonds and just relaxing with each other. Although we are all in different stages of life and relationships it was wonderful to sit back and watch this girls laughing and talking and hugging each other.
I was talking to one of my neighbours and it amazed me how thankful she was to be included in such a night. She had planned on only staying a few hours but ended up being here most of the night and I think I can honestly say that we are now more than neighbours.
My newest gal pal showed up and wow does she ever fit well with the rest of my girls. I must say I would not think twice about calling her in the middle of the night if I had a crisis. I think she will be a keeper.
It always amazes me the power of a group of women in a room they will either bond immediatley or just be pleasant. I am proud to say that this group definatley bonded and we will be doing this every year.
We even called my cousin who lives far away to include her. She was so excited to be included. This was a night that made memories and one I will treasure for a lifetime.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friendly moose
My dad is a hunter and this year him and his neighbours have decided to hunt deer. Of course they have seen no deer so far but yesterday a female moose decided to take up the watch with them. They couldn't believe how close she was and she talked away to them and kept them company.I reminded my dad that obviously the moose is very smart and knows that none of them can shoot her and that since the deer were not cooperating she should keep them company.I have known my dad's neighbours for years and as he was telling me this story last night I felt like I was there in the bush with them looking and talking to this moose. You see my dad is an amazing story teller. He was so excited about his experience that he had to call me last night to share this amazing experience.I am so blessed that my dad and I are so close that we call each other for these little things that I am sure seem silly to other people. So yesterday was a perfect day an awesome story from my dad and then an awesome date with my hubby.
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