You Are AWESOME!

and--I am talking to "YOU"---and--to-day, we have rain falling-- and--it is above zero--  Can you believe that?---and---I managed to get thru yesterday--and--Son#1, came and ploughed the driveway---I really was so happy!---He has a Kabuka ----I do not know how to spell that--but--it sure is a great machine!----

Yesterday, the car dealer, reprogrammed the car --then the key for the car--the one I had--plus the new key they had ordered for me-to the tune of--$ 409.00----- I guess that will be my Christmas present--AND--I WILL NEVER TRAVEL WITH 2 KEYS IN THE CAR AT ONCE_--

He told me that these key fobs have batteries in them which have to be changed, I think he said, yearly-He said they change these batteries for people, about 10 a day-----  and  the car will tell you when the key fob battery is low--but--until you get to the dealer, put the key in your cup holder and it will keep working --will get you to dealer---I did not know any of that ---

So, yesterday, for me , was WAY too busy--Hopefully to-day will be better---

 The above is true  in my life  now-- --There is no-one else  to pick up the slack-- just "DO" what needs to be done-- then  get a rest in--if you can---I haven't the excuse of not being able to do something, because of my "older age"------ because, the man of the house , is even older---

and----

We are  awesome----I do know that! --just a reminder---

I best let Sadie in--Also, the nurse will be here  "Tout Suite"--as Dad used to say, to dress Himself's leg-

Before I get off of here, I saw the  below write up--thought it interesting---

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude---- Invest in yourself----Make to-day count--YOU ARE AWESOME!

 

OH MY GOD!

 -I made up my mind--To-day WILL be a good day--We have SNOW --lightly falling--and it is supposed to stop in a hour-  I cleared some Chihuahua trails on the front lawn and --Lopez  did his business-- Lordy Be! Praise Be To God!---so that is over with--

We have so much snow now, it is not possible to take the dogs on the back road--our driveway is once again a mess of snow, but, later on , I'll get out there and drive up and down it--hopefully to pack it-It is mild this morning--like around zero--so, it is a wet snow falling--

Guess what?-- The snow plough guy appeared yesterday--He walked in with the nurse who did himself's dressing---I looked down , inside the door to the garage and there was this man standing there--I said to the nurse, "Who is that?"------and she replied, "I have no idea. He just walked in behind me!"--

The man, looking up at me, told me he was here to plough, but he had no snow machine--- and said, "Could I use yours?"--

Lord love a Duck!-- My machine is an EGO---battery driven-- I love it--but---- I would never loan it to anyone---so----- this story ended (sorta)--with me showing him around outside-- and telling him, I will call him in an Emergency--but----the truth be told, I think I'd do it myself before I would allow an Emergency situation to occur--

-So, the snow plough guy--with no working snow blower, who never called me , in my emergency situation, yesterday, must figure I am a dumb elderly  blond ----Little does he know, that even  "ahem"-----that women might appear pretty helpless, but we ---  are strong--- with a huge brain in our head  FULL of smarts which we have earned over all our years--

Good thing we have that "inner voice" I'd say-----and when we hear those bad vibes,  we trust that inner voice when it talks to us--"WE ARE SMART"---

Now I must get busy--  I have to be at the car dealership by noon to have them program my new car key--which Himself told me a million times to not carry 2 keys with me--When will "I" ever learn ????

"World, Here I Come!"

GET OUT THERE AND BE AMAZING---Yes--ALL of us! ----

There was so much going on yesterday---I thought I would never handle it all--but-----Lord love a Duck---  with the help of Son#1, who cleaned up the driveway  taking the snow  away--and---- Later on, I even made it to pick up Himself, in town at 12-30pm--- --- and brought him back home, after stopping for just a few groceries--

Actually, the highway was fine----the town roads were a tad dicey, but   if one drove slowly, all was good!--I guess the key was to not panic--tell myself that I CAN do it-----

The nurse is going to be here soon, to dress Himself's wounds on his leg-(from the car door)--  They seem to be healing quite well-and it is his final day on antibiotics-

I'm afraid the above,  is what our corner of the world looks like to-day--snow-snow--and more snow--about 100 ft deep---(-- Well, I am known to  bend the truth somewhat-)--I feel like we have entered right into winter , full blast, and it feels early!

We could look like this-----and one day I will-----or-----

We could have a little spring in our step--- like the Lady above---because, we are strong people---age is only a number--- It's what we decide to be--strong--- confident, happy-- kind , intelligent people--

It is up to us----to wiggle a tad--- and face our world-- with confidence---

I hope that you all are laughing----- (and not thinking that I've gone completely bonkers here!)-

So--- get offa here and put that wiggle in you step--  and say--"WORLD___  HERE I COME!"

  

 

CHIN UP, WE'VE GOT THIS!

Well this is what happened here-  I hired a snow person---a man to clear the drive of snow-- and he never showed up- never appeared last night--in our blizzard --I called and he was away , deer hunting --  Can you believe that?--I thought he might appear this morning, as there is so much snow on the drive, but---no--  he has not appeared--no phone call--nothing--SO--I DID IT MYSELF!---  and this morning, I drove over   a lot of it, trying to pack it down--I was afraid to do that, but Son#2 told me to do it and it seemed to work--I got the car out to the road, which had been ploughed, so, I was able to get Himself to his Day Care---- And now I see Son#1 outside , cleaning it up with bis big tractor-- Lord love a Duck! It really has been quite a day!

I did it myself-----  Holy Cow! 

Now, isn't the above just so true?--  When it seems that everything is going horribly wrong,  and you want to yell and scream, someone appears to help you--and--YOU GROW STRONGER ---must keep the "faith" ---   

I shall see you all to-morrow--BE STRONG ---As Dad used to say--  "Chin Up"-----  You've got this! 

 
 

Dancing in the morning--

 Good day ----  We are in a snow storm here--a very wet rainy snow---Below is what it looks like from my window in the study--and I have shovelled the bricks in front of the garage, twice----but--again, I cannot see those bricks as they are covered with snow ---

-On the lake side of the house, the snow is  covering up everything also-and I cannot even see the lake. Below are my  wonderful "rocks"---This what we used to look like----

Now we see this-----and it's a snow mixed with rain---

As you can tell, I LOVE rocks--- I had a landscaper move the above rocks here,  to protect the mail box--As a matter of interest, no mail ever arrives in our mail box-- I painted it years ago--and our weekly newspaper is deposited in there-

--sent from Son#2 who is at the parade right now---

The 119th SANTA CLAUS PARADE is  to-day , in Toronto--and they , I hear, have bright sun--  no snow falling-- When our children were younger, and we lived closer to Toronto, we would bundle up all 5 kids, and sit on the curb, in Toronto, and watch that parade--FREEZING COLD------Then we would take the 5 children, to the toy department, of Sears , or Eaton's--- and buy toys---  Those stores are both closed now I believe. Christmas was a big event--- and so much fun!

Lopez  and Beau  are waiting for their nap----  Himself is  already having his nap-----as is Himself---

So, how is your day going?---  What are you doing to-day? I hope that where ever you are, and whatever you are planning to do, you will dance---sing a  song----

Remember--- The rule is------you have to dance a little bit in the day, before you leave the house because it changes the way you walk out in the world---Just try it----- It really works--

So--I am going to catch a wee nap--with my book--then get rid of more snow--

-Dance----  Enjoy the day--- and of course, remember to be kind to others-----AND_____BE STRONGER THAN YOU EVER BELIEVED YOU COULD BE___

Well, yu never know eh?

 This is the boy who has gone home- The picture was taken a few years ago, on our lake here. Right now the lake is not frozen--at all!  It has been a mild fall----- This is Son#2, the Pilot----  He drove up from Toronto, and he  sure picked a good day to return--  We have sunshine-- snow is predicted to-morrow.--

And you know what he did early this morning?--Unbeknownst to me, he filled the car with windshield wiper fluid--He called to tell me----What a good boy eh??-(And I never asked him to do that)-

So, Now I am sad---  You know, I would not like my grown kids to live with me --nor would they want to--but--when one of them comes to visit, it leaves a hole in my world-----and, in my heart----  I do love each one of them--and their families----You all must feel the same! 

I often wonder if my own Mom felt sad , when we all left home?-----   Her first name was "Ila"---  She is in the above picture with her Mom,  on one side of her, and her Grandmother on the other side of her---  and behind her is her great Grandmother-----  She is the young girl with the long hair--

--Her Mother died when Mom was a teenager---I do love the above picture----Look at their outfits?---  and  the old farm house behind them--

Well, you know, it seems I always  are talking about  living, in a good fashion-- I wonder if life was easier when my Mom  was a Mom----?------Was it less busy--or was it busier??-

Another thing----do you think regular dogs  see Police Dogs and think they are the cops?---There is SO SO much to think about isn't there?

i hope that you all enjoyed the weekend---- the food--- the family beside you---and ask the dogs  about what they think of police dogs--?----Well, ya never know eh???
 

Celebrate "life"

---- and it is such a special day---"Thanksgiving"---  Giving thanks that we are alive--some of us are having Turkey--some celebrating and  being with family----- where ever you are----and whatever you are doing, you hopefully, are appreciating all that you have-- --all the family in your life---and maybe you are fortunate enough to be able to rest  to-day--appreciate where we live-- Maybe we should celebrate everyday--

I do love dogs--even wee Lopez who has a huge attitude----then big beau, who understands english--and Sushi, who came in from the cold and decided to stay here--and because himself came into my life , the 2 of us , now have multiplied--into this--Lordy Be!

I hope that you dance to-day----Dance like a crazy person---  Hug your best friend---  and make someone in your life as happy as a "Clam at high tide"------

Remember the people who came before you---live with the love they left behind--here's to celebrating life!

 

Another day of "Thanks-Giving"

 It is a day to celebrated----in the US------and even in CANADA, a day, to--give thanks---happy, happy--hug the family--- and friends--so, I am sending you all an enormous hug------

-We are blessed---- I am blessed---  son#2 is here visiting---  He has done so much to help us--- moving stuff--hung my favourite mirror this AM----(which was way too heavy for me to hang, and really , if we do move, perhaps it shouldn't be hung--)- --- taken the 2  dogs out--- bringing food here--- cooking- Chinese dishes---(Yu know he loves to eat)--bringing Chinese food home here for dinner-------It is so amazing how someone , many years younger, can do so much more than we  can do, right now--and, all I say is--"You think yu could do such and such?"---and low and behold, it is done----

Here I go again----Even when that wind is strong. we are stronger---and we must be---We can walk away from any thought  that undermines our peace of mind--

I read the statement below, and  I believe   "walking away" has given me strength---

HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO YOU ALL----in the U.S------and to all in CANADA---  I HOPE YOUR SUNDAY  IS A SPECIAL DAY ------- I HOPE YOU EVEN GET TIME FOR A WEE NAP----

-                                              GOBBLE GOBBLE         

Always, always, something to be thankful for-

 Good thing there is always another day-----  Guess what?--son#2, the Pilot is almost here---  drove up from Toronto early this AM----AND THERE WAS NO SNOW FALLING-----  and I suspect, he is nearly here--Am I excited or what?-----YES I AM!!!!!!-----He will be here for a few days--- so so nice! --I am as happy as a clam at high tide! (however happy that clam might be!)-

 I really am thinking of all of you this morning--- -Lordy Be! I do hope that you got up on the "right side of the bed"----- (Dad's expression of course!)---  If you live in the U.S., it is your Thanksgiving weekend--- so--"---HAPPY THANKSGIVING"--I wish you happiness, Health-, and rest-----and that you enjoy  your day---

I saw this list of books ----  Have you read any of them?--I have read some--not many----I thought that I just might print the list off and try to read more of them---  thought you might enjoy reading some of them also----

I see "The Time Traveller's Wife" on there-----"The Diary of a Young Girl"--also---  some interesting choices--for sure!-I see "Withering Heights"--- I have read that and I remember  I enjoyed reading that book--

Remember, there is always, always , always, something to be thankful for!

A short little chat! --

--It is Tuesday-- I think we will get some snow-----It's that type of day--overcast---dark---  We did "the walk"on the back road--"---- not one dog did their business--hopefully later that might happen---

So far, no car keys have turned up--  I finally gave up searching----It is mind boggling how they just disappear----  The new set will arrive , maybe to-morrow----- and I will never carry 2 sets around with  me again----everything is a lesson, isn't it?--"live and learn"--

-I guess it is a sure sign that I just might have too much on my plate-----It really was difficult to get Himself into the Clinic--onto the elevator---into the Dr's office , in the wheelchair--and then to reverse the whole procedure--and get back home---  BUT, I DID IT___  but--I lost my car keys--

Oh well, it isn't the end of the earth--We do the best we can. when we can---which is pretty awesome!-and----  we really are awesome to do what we do, everyday--