LONG time...

Sorry for the lack of posting.
I have been sick. stupid sinus cold/infection.
I have also been deiciding if and when I am going to go back to school.
I really want to.
BUT the timing is the issue. There would be NO problem if Alberta and BC had the same standards for Biology 12 lol.
My mark needs to be higher in BC.
AND I dont think there is enough time to get it higher before the next LPN program starts.
I really wanted to start in November. And now it may not be til February or May.
And then the issue of having another baby comes into play....
DO I really want to put it off that long....or do I chance being pregnant in school...I just dont know....
I am waiting to hear back to the lady at the college I met with yesterday.
She was super nice..and loved me!
She was even going to HOLD a spot for me. She thought I was smart and such a great candidate for the LPN program (you have to be approved through interviews before you can register and be accepted)
It was nice to hear someone else had such high confidence in me LOL
I will have to do a competance test...yikes basic math...
I need to review! hehe

SO I am stuck. I really want to do this...but is the timing right..or will it ever be?!?
I WILL ONE DAY BE AN LPN...and then an RN...

AHHHHHHH. I am so stupid for putting on this for so long.
And for not doing the biology again soon,
And for not just doing it in high school when I had the chance.

Time to stop regretting things and GET IT DONE.

If anything I am going to get the biology done and passed with a great mark, so I dont need to worry ever again!!!!!!!

A GREAT Anniversary....

Brandon surprised me with a night away!
We dropped the kids off at my parents around 3pm and headed to our destination!

We went to theRiver Rock Casino Hotel in Richmond!
He had reserved us a 1 bedroom suite almost at the top floor. It was overlooking the river and runway that the planes were landing on during the day...so cool to see them so low flying over top....
Anyways when we got there we had a couples massage for 60 mins in the spa!!! It was heavenly.
We had a romantic (expensive! lol) dinner in a fancy italian place. the food was to die for! We forget what fine dining is like hehe.
Then we headed to the casino. He had given me a pile of 20s to have fun with!!! It was great. We got lucky and unlucky but had fun doing it! I got to play blackjack for the first time ever...loved it!

we headed to bed around 1 ish.
In the morning we had a yummy breakfast (restaurant where Roseanne Barr was dining at the same time!)
then we headed back to the casino LOL still had cash left!
had fun there, and even walked out with some winnings.
So we headed to my ultrasound.

We didnt have to get the kids until 7pm that night, so we went to the beach for another FAB dinner at the boathouse! We used the rest of our $$ to treat ourselves again! hehe
It was the first time being away from the kids since they came around lol. It was sooooo nice.

James really missed mommy. I got lots of hugs...it was nice, I missed them too. for the most part lol.
It was a great 4th anniversary...and expensive ;) But worth it!! hehe

Today Arianna had her first day of soccer!!! She has the cutest outfit, pictures to come!
She did ok....I think she was tired, so she was a little shy. Should get better with time. And she wants to go back so that says something lol.
Besides that it was a lazy day at home.

I am pooped I will post some pics. tomm.
Andrea

Peeling Corn

Happy ALMOST Anniversary to me!!

4 years tomorrow!~
I probably wont get a chance to post then, so I thought I would now.
We are dropping the kids off about 3pm at my parents.
Then we are off for a surprise evening. I am VERY excited!!

Today it was rainy, so we didnt do much.
Stopped by my parents to drop off so evil food I dont want in my house lol. If its not here I cant eat it.
Looks like my brothers wedding may be APRIL! SO I need to keep working this ass of mine, so I look good in pictures! hehe
My goal once the date is set, is to be DONE losing these last few pounds.
Today I did really well. I ate well, and nice portions.
I didnt get to the gym, but hopefully tomm. morning.
I actually was a bit sore STILL from a killer workout with my soon to be SIL (shes the trainer)
It is a bit frustrating to me. I dont seem to be losing or anything even after the changes and hard work I have put in. I guess its muscle?!? lol
I just want to feel good about how I look...and now I dont.
At least I have a good motivation now hehe

The kids have been good today. They are downstairs in our insane playroom. it has kept them busy and they have played great together! yay!

I am going to my girlfriend kellys tonight. we are making a weekly date on wednesdays to watch top model! yay!

I am also debating getting a job. Somthing casual and flexible just to get me out of the house once in awhile. I am doing well with Arbonne and Booby Buddy...BUT that doesnt get me out much. PLUS if I had a job...that means more contacts!
I think I am going to see what is out there....

I would love to go and do my LPN, but I want another baby starting maybe next summer, so it wouldnt work right now...plus I am hoping BC has its distance program up and running....

Well thats all from here...
ahhhh rain...I love listening to it!

Andrea
PS Tracy, I got your email and will get back to you soon! thanks!

A better day!

Well I had a good weekend.
I spent it at my parents taking care of the house while they were away. The kids were with me.

On Saturday my older brother got engaged!! I am soooo happy for him. Looks like the wedding may be next september :)
I have a really cool pic to post showing the actual proposal moment. He set up his camera to take 10 pics right after another...so he caught the moment. It is am AMAZING picture....

It brings back memories! I remember the engagement time...so nice!

I hope to be involved in the wedding somehow...I will be so sad if I am not. It will be a once in a lifetime thing (I hope LOL) to see my big brother get married. And he sure found himself one great girl. they are a perfect match.
It is so nice to see him happy and in love!!!!
I cant wait for our families to grow together!

It is my 4 year anniversary on thursday. The kids are having a sleepover at grandmas. This will be our FIRST night alone without the kids since they were born.
It is NEEDED!!

Brandon planned a night out. Its a surprise.
I got him a card, but may get him a little something else. (money is tight, so our night out is the gift hehe)

OH OH OH another great thing happened. I got an order for 22 nursing neckalces!!!!!!!!! YES !
it came at the best time..and of course when I put on a super sale....but it still rocks.

I need to get back on top with Arbonne...I have been slacking since I have been feeling sooo crappy. I have catalogs to get in the mail today!

bye for now!

The Housewife

Do those of you who stay at home with your kids feel appreciated?
I sure dont.
Sometimes I even feel as though my job is looked down upon.
I would love for men to take a day in our shoes.
I probably work harder then most. But that would never be agreed on!
I miss the days of little things that showed me I was appreciated and that what I did was important and worthwhile.
Otherwise, after awhile you just start to feel sorry for yourself and question yourself.
Off to clean......

:(

Things are a little stressful at home...
It is coming up on 4 years being married next week. And things arent so good around here.
Stress and Illness has taken its toll
I hope things will work out just fine.
I will be away this weekend at my parents looking after the house and stuff for them while they go away.
And I think it will be a needed break.
Sometimes we dont realize what we have until its gone.

Pics

Shoot me now!

I am soooo sick of feeling like crap.
I just want this issue taken care of. It is soooo unfair for many reasons!!
I feel queasy in the afternoons. It sucks....

I am in the midst of trying to find a new bank. I am just annoyed with TD. they are very costly from small businesses like myself.
I am meeting with someone at coast capital savings tomm. I hope it goes smoothly. It would be nice to have a bank just down the street!

I just have no motivation or energy for anything.
I have a feeling my iron is low....gee I wonder why LOL
I nap every day for an hour or 2 and still go to bed at a decent hour at night.

thanks for listening to me complain lol

Andrea

Rainy Day

BUT I like it!!!
I am in jeans and a new sweatshirt...doesnt get better then that on days like today!

Last night Brandon and I actually got to go out alone! My mom came to babysit and we went for dinner at a pub then to see the latest pirates movie. It was good!
It was sooo nice to be out. Except for the fact I am still feeling sick! I even had to throw up last night. I have NO idea what is wrong with me....

Today I went to the gym. Took James to the daycare. He loved it. Arianna didnt want to come so she stayed home with Daddy.
I am waiting for my friend to come over. I need to go to walmart and pick up a few things.
May rent a movie, or something.

That is my exciting saturday!!
Andrea

Help me win $130

If you are willing to listen to a 15 min call about Arbonne to help me win this money I would sooooo appreciate it.
there is NO obligation. All I ask is that you listen and see what you think.
Even if its not for you, you may know someone who may want to hear about it or be interested in trying the skin care.
PLEASE email me at canuckmom@shaw.ca

this is a race!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
Andrea

OB Ultrasound?!!?

I am scheduled to go for an OB Ultrasound on Sept. 22nd.
NOT because I am pregnant (at least I dont think) but to check my uterus.
It was funny, the receptionist who booked it was on the phone with the clinic and paused to ask me how many WEEKS I was...LOL...I was like ummm NONE! hehe
Anyways, I am not sure what is wrong with me. I wont go into details, but basically I am ALWAYS getting my period. I am trying to find a birth control that will work, and so far 3 have NOT. So we are going to see if there is SOMETHING else going on in there...

I didnt ask what she was looking for...or why she wanted the test done...cause then I would stress for 2 weeks.

I just want to be better. All aspects of this suck...for me and BRANDON lol.
I just want to feel better.

Keep your fingers crossed all is good in the oven....soon I want a bun in it LOL

Andrea

SICK!

Yup, thats been me the last few days.
I am going to the docs this afternoon....more of a female issue though.
As for being sick I think I had food poisoning or something. It was awful!

I seem to be mostly better now, thank goodness.
But it seems like I have got nothing done the last few days LOL
I am looking forward to tomm. as I am going downtown for lunch with my friend...kid free!!

I got a email (finally lol ) from a friend back in Beaumont (HI TRACY!) It was nice to hear from her and here about her life. Last time I saw her she looked awesome, and now she is telling me she is running 10K 3 times a week.....sigh, I am sure she looks even better hehe...
and here I am working my butt off with little results...I dont get it!
Good Luck at Timmy's Tracy!

Today I am dropping the kids off at my dads for nap while I go to the docs. I assume we willbe there til after dinner. Brandon is working an evening shift anyways.

Last night Brandon told me he wants to go on a vacation...somewhere beachy! YAHOO
Not sure when and IF it will happen, but it is nice thinking about it! he has time off October, Jan and Feb. He wants to go to a SANDALS resort...or a disney cruise (good child care ;) )

Well I better run. Wish me luck at the docs. I need to get my BC issue sorted out!!!!

Andrea

Congrats to my SIL Allyson!

She is expecting baby #3!!
It has been expected for awhile, I am so happy for you that it has finally happened!
She has 2 little girls at home, I am hoping for a little man for her this round :)
I have to say I am jealous...hehe
I would really love to have another baby...maybe by the time her little one is born LOL
We had our last babies on the same day! How cool is that!
Our due dates were 4 weeks apart. Her Erin came out a week over due and James came out 3 weeks early....so they have the same bday!
I wish they lived closer though :(
All the best in this pregnancy Allyson. I think you should start a blog to keep me updated on it ;0)
Andrea

Sweet Kiddies....

Lazy weekend

I still have not got around to uploading pictures lol
I have not been in the mood to do any work at the computer...more then just my usual surfing that is hehe.
We had a nice weekend!
We went to the PNE. the kids loved it. We watched the super dogs, ate bad food and the kids went on a couple rides each. Arianna went on the dumbo ride all alone..she was in heaven!!!! It was a memorable moment and I did not have my camera!!! grrrr
Today we had a BBQ at the neighbours. it was fun. the kids played outside the entire time and it was stinkin hot. Somewhere around 30 degress! ack.
I managed to clean all the carpet in the house (needed a good steamin') It was hard work but worth it when you see the dirty water that comes out! hehe
Tomm. I am going to visit a "new" friend. She is a friend of Jens. Her name is Judy and her hubby also plays for the BC lions (Mark Washington)
I am lending her the baby swing we have. Her son is fussy, so it may help her like it helped me hehe.
I will get my baby snuggle time in! She has a 2.5 old Imani and the baby 5 weeks is Jeremiah. sooooo cute.
I need to get my fill as it is awhile away for me...sigh....
I will have to get a pic of Arianna holding him again...she loved it when she got to hold him at Avas party.

Besides that it is time for me to get my butt in gear with Arbonne. It has been a lazy long weekend and slow summer. Time to get moving!!!
I want to find craft sales to do. for both businesses. I have 3 I am registering for. same place 3 saturdays in a row. And the prices are reasonable.
Wish me luck!
Andrea