Exhausting Weekend (Apr.19, 2026)

I had a good sleep in this morning, so did Eden.

It was nearly noon before she made an appearance.

I came across some book reviews while I was having my coffee.

There are many in this bunch that I've already read and really liked so I'm thinking the reader/reviewer has the same taste in books as I do so I'll need to add the ones I haven't yet read to my TBR list.

Freya, Theia, Zepplyn and Brelynn (Theia's sister) all came over at noon, right before Eden got up.

They hung out for the afternoon.

I worked on laundry all day.

I also went through Freya's clothes and did some purging, also did some purging in my closet.

I also decided to take out a bunch of clothes that currently do not fit and put them in storage for now.

I did one of the puzzles I picked up yesterday, it was a 300 piece so I finished it fairly quickly.

Kody came and picked the girls up at 5.

Eden did not want to go so we suggested we take her for a walk to the store and then home and she agreed to that.

She loves the wagon and always jumps at the chance to get out for a walk in it.

The snow has been slowly melting and the roads are nice and clear so it was nice to get out for some fresh air.

We got her a treat at the store then dropped her off to Kody.

She was happy to be home.

Back at the house, I straightened up after the kids and continued with the laundry but didn't do much else.

Jason & I were both feeling very exhausted after a weekend filled with kids.

We watched a couple episodes of Dateline before calling it a night.

Got my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.

Pampering and Swimming (Apr.18, 2026)

 We had a quiet morning with Eden.

It was nice.

Jason was tossing about the idea of taking the girls swimming in Whitecourt this afternoon.

I can't swim with the cast so I thought I'd get a pedicure.

Crystal and Haylee went to Whitecourt so I met them at the second hand store, Jason picked up Zepplyn and he took all the kids swimming.

I got a bunch of clothes for Eden and some puzzles for me.

 Then we all went for mani's and pedi's.

Today is Crystal's birthday.

Crystal & I both got pedicures and Haylee got a manicure.

As usual, I got a pale, pinky color.

They put a kind of glitter over it which made it kind of pearly.

I like it.

After swimming, Jason took the girls to Starbucks.

They all got cake pops.

Then he came and picked me up.

The girls all wanted to go to Mr. Mike's for supper.

They all ordered steaks and they were terrible.

Pretty much raw so the girls didn't eat them.

Jason and I shared a quesadilla - it wasn't that good.

We Stopped at Walmart for a few thins the the dollar Store to let the girls each pick something out.

I got this darling dress at the second hand store for Eden and she wanted to put it on right away.

Pretty Princess dancing to her current favorite song, Spooky, Scary Skeletons.

She's spending the night again.

She found my lip gloss.

She loves it - maybe a bit too much, she was putting it on her tongue.

Pretty Princess!

Freya was spending the night at Theia's again but they came over to visit for a short visit with Theia's little cousin.

Jeremy came and picked them up and we headed to bed not much later.

Eden was just wired.

It felt like forever to get her settled down but she did finally fall asleep.

Got all my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.

Protecting the Neighborhood. (Apr.17, 2026)

 It was so quiet at the office today, I think it was just John and I there.

Jason had Eden there and then Freya had come over with some of her friends.

When I got home for lunch, the kids were all standing in the big picture window animatedly pointing across the street.

I had no idea what they were pointing it, they all went running to the door and were telling me they could see a black hand in the car across the street.

I couldn't see anything but they were determined.

Jason suggested they all go over to check it out.

They all got forks for weapons and then this serious looking crew was ready to be off and defend the neighborhood.

Jason got a rolling pin - the kids were a little scared I think so they wanted him to join their mission.

Eden with her little tongue sticking out -so cute!

So spoiler alert, there was no black hand in the car over there.

The kids did have fun outside.

I was a nice day - I do believe we have finally made it to spring.

Crystal and Haylee were going to see a medium in Whitecourt tonight so they invited me to tag along.

Jennie Ogilvie - I'd never heard of her before.

The tickets were 79 bucks but I figured it would be a fun time so I went.

She did kind of readings for different people in the audience.

I don't know how much I believe in this kind of thing but it was entertaining.

She offered some of her insights on death and living and regret - I thought she had an interesting perspective.

This is a picture Jennie posted on her own website after the show.

You can actually see Crystal, Haylee and I in there.

The show was about 2 hours, afterwards, we headed back to Swan Hills.

Back at the house, Eden was spending the night again at our place, Freya was sleeping at Theia's again.

She wanted to play her favorite game again.

Eden's birthday.

It's her favorite game.

She's mesmerized by the flame.

Blowing out the candles again and again.

So cute.

I didn't get all my steps in today.

I could have done it when I got back from Whitecourt but I just didn't feel like it so it is what it is.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.

Did We Finally Make it to Spring? (Apr.16, 2026)

It was a super busy day at work today, I barely left my office.

The sun showed up today and got to work melting the snow.

It was oddly satisfying to watch. 

I was going to work through lunch but changed my mind.

I got a short walk in on the treadmill so I don't have as much to do later to get my steps in.

Not a super long walk but better than nothing.

I fished my latest book today.

I wasn't sure where it was going to go but I did end up liking it!

Then I went back to The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion.

I'm currently in Volume 5.

I love them.

I worked late, right to 5, and I managed to get everything on my to do list knocked off.

Kody brought the girls over as soon as we were home.

They were itching to get here.

Then Freya's friend's Dad called to see if she wanted to go there for a sleepover (there is no school tomorrow).

She was so excited and couldn't wait to go.

Jeremy and Theia walked down and picked her up.

So that left just Eden - it is nice to have one on one time with the girls - it will be a bit roomier in bed tonight too.

Jason is off tomorrow too so Eden is going to spend the night.

Jason used to do this with Freya and now he is doing it with Eden.

She loved it - she kept saying "Do it again Papa".

I had to get on the treadmill again in the evening to get the rest of my steps in.

I watched an episode of Everwood.

I'm slowly making it through the seasons. I'm on season 3, episode 10.

Just chilling out before bedtime.

She was snuggled up next to me which is unusual for her - I was loving it.

I had a Neo Citron again before bed but I do think I am feeling better.

The little tickle in my throat is gone so hopefully I've avoided whatever was trying to take hold.

Got all my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.

Winter, Enough Already! (Apr.15, 2026)

Well it's back to work for me today.

Bonnie and Shennelle are both away on vacation so it will be a quiet week. 

I did not weigh in this morning - I was kind of afraid to if I'm being honest.

If I'm up too much I know it will depress me but alternately if I'm not, it will be like a license to eat more.

So I'm just going to eat well over the next few days and then proceed with my usual weigh in on Monday.

I really need to get my weight under control - I'm feeling huge.

I feel like I've really let myself down and I want to get my Mojo back but I'm struggling.

I'm going to keep trying though, if at first you don't succeed and all that!

We got so much  snow last night that Jason actually had to shovel to get to the vehicles this morning.

Hard to believe this is mid April.

It's a total winter wonderland out there.

It was super quiet at the office today.

I had meetings ALL DAY LONG.

It was impossible to get anything else done.

So the day was kind of a write off but two meetings booked for tomorrow got cancelled so I should be able to get some catching up done tomorrow.

The buses weren't running today so I picked Freya and Zepplyn up after school and took them to dance.

Then I picked them up after dance and they came to the house to visit.

When Jason got home, he washed my hair for me.

He made this whole set up in the bathroom with the weight bench so I could lay back while he did it.

He is so thoughtful (and resourceful)

Then Crystal dropped over when she finished work to braid it again for me.

The girls have gotten into wrestling.

Jason took them to Swan Palace for a late supper then took them home.

I think I might be coming down with a cold - I'm hoping this is as bad as it gets.

I did have a Neo Citron before bed - that stuff knocks me right out - It's great!

This oldie of Hunter and Alivia popped up on my Facebook memories today.

OMG - such cutie patooties!

I did manage to get all of my steps in today.

I do think my Fitbit is counting high but I'll take it.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.

Back Home - Will Winter Ever Be Over? (Apr.14, 2026)

 Well the time has come for us to go home.

We stayed at a Holiday Inn Express near the airport - they have comfortable beds and bedding and their pillows are great too!

We only fly out at 1:55 pm so we had some time this morning.

We went out for a short walk.

It wasn't sunny out but it wasn't cold either.

Real spring weather, we've really enjoyed it.

I hope we've made it to spring back home too!

At the airport, Jason had a burrito bowl and I got a Firehouse sub but I didn't really like it (It was a bbq brisket one) so then I got a Smash burger.

Our flight was good, I listened to my book the whole time and played games on my tablet.

There was a little turbulence at the beginning but thankfully that was it.

It was raining in Edmonton and most of the snow was gone so we were happy to see that.

From the Fort on, we started seeing more snow on the sides of the road and the rain was turning to slushy sleet.

And then exactly 10km away from town, it turned to full on snow.

Unf*$%ing Believable!

It's still full on winter here.

I wanted to cry.

We've officially had snow here for 7 months straight now, no reprieve.

I am more than ready for it to be over, this is just ridiculous.

Kody messaged to see what time we would be home - Freya was asking.

We said we just pulled into town so he brought them over pretty much as soon as we walked in the door.

I got the girls these little bunny decorating kits from Hobby Lobby and Eden wanted to get to it right away.

I love how she says 'decorating my bunny'.

Freya looks so good with her shorter hair - it looks so healthy.

It's dyed a lighter color - she really likes it.

I got her an outfit and she liked it - baggy jeans and a black & white striped top.

She said when I buy her clothes she just wants baggy jeans and big t-shirts - that's what she likes now.

I was trying to get Eden to look at me for a picture but was having no luck so Jason posed instead.

When Eden saw that, shhe then wanted to pose for me too just like Papa.

I got her these cute bows at Hobby Lobby - she wanted to put them on.

Kind of hard to do with a cast but we managed.

They look adorable on her.

It was so nice to see them.

Before Kody came back, Eden was saying 'let's go to bed now'.

I felt so bad - they both wanted to stay but they couldn't because we both work tomorrow.

They were placated when we said they could come back tomorrow.

When they were leaving, she kept asking for another hug and kiss from Jason.

I think I might be getting a cold, it started with a little scratch in my throat on Sunday (my birthday) and it's just getting worse.

I popped some Cold FX - I hope it helps.

Made my step goal for the day.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy.