Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Last day of 2008

Wow this year has come and gone so fast. So much has happened and not happened in a year that it’s kinda sad it’s over. I have made new friends, lost a close friend. I have learnt new things and forgotten about old ones. I helped my daughter pack to move to her dad’s (even though I hated every second of it)…I smile when I see her walk in the door. I watched my son in true heartache and pain. I watched as his friends surrounded him in support, he does have true friends for life. I watched Karen play and be happy…I built a Jack Skellington from paper and paste. I have come to like the taste of wine. I have gone on a road trip with the love of my life; we left the kids behind and went on our own adventure. Seen the mountains and a real wild bear. Found out we are not grown up enough to leave our kids, missed them more than we enjoyed the trip. We fought with the neighbours and realized they are crazy. Found myself fighting to protect my kids from harsh words and mean actions…I won! TOAST!!

I have lost a few things along the way! I also found a few things to help me too. I found that mean things are said in the fit of anger. I also found that forgiveness is not a sign of the weak, because it takes a strong person to forgive….TOAST!

I found I could count on my sissy, cause she is always there, whether she wants to be or not. She is a hard kind of person, but lets her guard down to help me. She makes sense to me when I am hurt or upset…this year brought me closer to her…TOAST!!

I have cried so much this year…sometimes it’s happy, sometimes it sad…heck, I cry all the time. I cry when someone is sad, I cry when someone is happy…I cry on sad parts of movies and shows. I cry when I realize my son turns 18 in 11 days, after 12 midnight tonight that is…I cry each time Juhnea leaves back to the farm. I cry when Karen and I can’t get along…I cry when I am happy…TOAST!!!

I hope 2009 brings me closer to the ones that drifted away. I hope I am stronger than the years before. I hope I don’t loose my childish ways, cause I don’t want to grow up. I hope that my friends are always near…I hope my children shine and prosper. I hope Joe and I grow old together. I hope my mom and sisters are happy…I Hope for a bright life and future for my family….TOAST!!!

Here's a toast to the future, A toast to the past, And a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant; The past a bright dream; May our friends remain faithful and dear. ~ Anonymous

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Christmas 2008

Wow, it’s been a crazy few days. I have stuffed and cooked my second turkey in my whole entire life. It was good, there was no bag of innards in there, so that was a relief.

Christmas Eve was a good time at my house, my kids were there. The house was packed, there was Terrylyn, Arthur, Rae-dean, and Drew. Karryann and Rod, Heather, Mike and their three boys. It was a full house and the first time to have all the Klyne-side of the family together.

Karen and I sang karaoke until early in the morning. Poor neighbours, bet they wish they were quieter when I was sleeping. Pay back has its rewards.

Christmas Day my two older children jumped in Paulette’s van and off they went to Balcarres. Karen and I picked up mom and Catherine, off to Paulette’s we went. Joe stayed home and had a sleep, an all day long sleep…

Ever go to a Christmas dinner and it just doesn’t have that comfortable and “family” feeling. Well Paulette’s does, I always feel comfortable there. Plus she had like 6 different pies. I always pig out when I go there. Plus she makes this awesome mushroom and broccoli veggie dish. Yummy, it’s so good. It was awesome.

Then off visiting we went, first stop, Garrett and Chelsey…seen Chelsey’s babies (Teanna and David, and Laureen, Timmy….next house was Donny and Delanne…seen Santana and baby Creelyn, Mitchell and baby Donny. Baby Donnie hides as soon as he hears my voice, closes his eyes so he can’t see me….yet still deep down, he loves me…deep, deep, down!

Next house was Maureen, only Tia, Cheyene, Austin were home. Wait!! Who was that hiding under the blanket….but Thomas? I see Santa bought Maureen a little lovin’ for the holidays.

Back at mom’s on boxing day Gus and Jarret were visiting. I haven’t seen Gus for a while and Jarret either for that matter. It was so nice to see both of them. Gus took me, mom and Jarret out for a Christmas drink. It was so nice to just sit there and talk and laugh. I missed them both sooo much.

Now for the best part….I got everything I asked for. I got my digital picture frame, the digital keychain and perfume. The extra’s were clothes, Indian Maiden doll, wine and wine opener…3 seconds! I also got a purse and some smelly girlie things…I really love the Wish Sister doll I got from Paulette. I heart her!

The Christmas Season has come and gone for another year. My only hope is that it gets better and better. I love Christmas, it’s so sparkly, shiny and everyone (some people) seem so happy and smiley. Even the music is happy!

I have painted yet another mushroom. I think I might even like it better than the first one. I painted with Taylor and Karen. I didn’t do a whole lot more with them, just hung out and watched TV. Until I pulled out the paints and canvas…then we got creative.

I will be on to beading now since Christmas has come and gone…Christmas decorations are already down and boxed up waiting for next year.

Friday, December 19, 2008

A week of posting, within one...

It’s been a while since I have posted. I have done so much and seen so much. I am not sure how to get it all down.

Karen’s Christmas concert was awesome. The school provides a DVD copy of the whole night for a twoonie and a loonie. Plus I did record her on my camera… It’s awesome to see little kids belting out those Christmas tunes.

Vernessa and Bob came to visit and that was nice since I haven’t seen Bob since Vernessa moved. Plus Vernessa gives me beading motivation.

I have done three beaded heart mirror necklaces…Taught Karen how to bead around a mirror and she is now on her second one. She made her first one for her teacher. She is really good at making those too.

It’s so cold outside, like -40 stuff. It’s snowing again and I am freezing. I wore a turtleneck and a wool sweater today…so I look a little like the stay-puff marshmallow man, only a woman. It’s too cold to go anywhere, my van froze on Monday. I think staying inside this weekend is in the cards for me.

I think I just might get some Christmas baking done this weekend…I seen this awesome cute idea for candy cane napkin holders. I will try to make those. Geez, it’s really my first Christmas Eve supper that I will be making alone. I am so terrified that things won’t work out and things will be cold when they are suppose to be hot. It won’t taste good. I am freaking out!

Juhnea is supposed to be coming home this weekend and I hope she does, feels like forever and a day since I seen her last. We have to do some mother/daughter catching up.

My son is an angel. This is his first year buying presents on his own…sure sign he is growing up. I am not looking forward to the day that he decides to move out…just thinking about it…I could cry!

Karryann showed me her ultrasound picture and she thinks they are having a girl. I am excited to be an auntie again. Karryann and Rodney gave Joey an awesome Christmas gift. Shhhh, it’s a secret!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Gingerbread Man and Christmas Shopping

Well Paulette, mom and I took Karen and Christian to a puppet show…the Gingerbread Man puppet show. It was good, Chris and Karen enjoyed it…

After that Karen and I stayed up so that we could go late night shopping with Joe. We did manage to clear off almost everyone from our list. Only a few left to do and that alone is exciting. It’s such a load off my shoulders and I can finally relax and enjoy the Christmas Season.

Monday, December 8, 2008

This and That...

Well it’s been a while since I posted…and it’s not like I have nothing to talk about. I do!

Let’s see, since I posted last I have gone to a Hawaiian dance, won two dance prizes. I have spent an hour with my niece in the hospital. I had a picnic on the couch with Juhnea. Made smoothies with the girls. Spent the day with all of my kids. I was almost stopped in a police check, but with a few bats of my long lashes and a quick smile, I was waved on!! (Not exactly how it happened, but it’s my story!) Had a photo shoot with Paulette, I of course was taking the pictures. I picked up Catherine late at night, drove in a winter storm. Shot daggers at my neighbour. That is it!!

I did make five necklaces, and three pairs of earrings. I wanted to do a painting, but maybe Karen and I will do that tonight. After or before The Hills of course. I know I still have to make something every night. One thing a night, that is do-able.