Sick, sick, sick....again!!! I have a cold again, and so does Paige. We both started yesterday, and we both have lots of coughing...and phlegm. Yummmy.

Today we took it easy. Just time for us to relax and get better. I went out to pick up contacts, then I drove around Sherwood Park looking for Dora patterned Fleece fabric. I can't find it anywhere!!! I want to make Paige a blanket, and a poncho. If anyone finds Dora fleece, let me know where.

I went to Carmel's Tupperware party tonight as spend an other 140.00 at a home party that I shouldn't have. I have my Stampin' up party this Thursday. It's an expensive month for me!

Today we have a full plate in store! We are going to meet a new friend M. off of LinkingParents.com. She wants to join WW and needs some advice and infomation. As soon as we get dressed and eat breakfast we'll head over there. Then we are going to visit Baby Evan, and his beautiful mother for lunch. After visiting in the afternoon, Paige gets to go to her Nanny's place for the night while Darren and I go to the Eskimo football game.

Well, I guess I better get going! TTFN!!!

Today I was supposed to go over to my friend Lynelle's house to help her get stuff ready for an online garage sale, but she is sick. It's too bad because I was looking forward to getting out of the house. I even made some banana muffins to take. I guess we'll have to eat them all! Well...I guess I won't be eating too many cause they are 4 pts. each on Weight Watchers! I pigged out last night at Laura's Pampered Chef Party...so It's low points stuff for me all day. I have to weigh in tonight too, we'll see how it goes! I've had a good week so I expect a loss, despite my bad snackings last night.

So, what can we do today? Just chill? Or actually do something more productive. I think I'll just make today Paige's day. I'll continue to play and cuddle with her all day!

I am making a yummy butternut squash in the oven now. I can smell it now. Ahhh...there is nothing like warm squash on a cold day! I love it! We are also eating Beef Teriyaki Kabobs and baked potatoes.

Tonight we are going to chill at home, nothing on the plan book (again). Get to bet early hopefully...

My little rat only slept for 1 hr!!!! I got nothing done. I put in Dora, so that is buying me some more internet time. Hee Hee Hee...did I tell you she asks for it now??? "Dowa Mommy, Dowa"

This morning I took off with Paige to go shopping. I just had to get out of the house. I wasn't shopping for anything in particular. I just hit Liquidation World...and Dollarama. I felt like buying lots, and spending very little. I got some party gifts...and some halloween decorations...and some socks for Paige.

She is napping now, and I am going to clean up this house, and start some laundry. There is nothing on the plan for tonight. Just chillin'. Anyone want to come over for a visit?

Yesterday I got to visit with my most adorable neice and nephew for a few hours and have lunch with them. I was lucky enough to then go scrapbooking for 7 hours at a Linking Parents late -night crop from 5pm to midnight. Not only did I get many pages accomplished, but I also got to visit with K. and baby E. for 7 hrs!!! It was very sweet.

I am totally in a scrapbooking mood, I want to go to a store and scrapbook ALL DAY. Don't think Darren and Paige would like that!

I am sooo cold!!! Today I forgot my parking pass at home...so I had to park about 3 blocks from the hospital. It was just spitting a little bit with rain, so I didn't bring my umbrella. Well I guess that was a BIG mistake becuase it was DUMPING rain when I got off work! I got DRENCHED on my way to my car. I feel chilled to the bone. I put the heater on max all the way home so I could warm up a little. I got home and changed right away in to dry clothing, and a big sweater. I am still cold! My nose is cold. I hate that!

New Survivor starts tonight!! I am sooo excited!!!

Oh..and I am having a Stapin' Up card making party September 28th. Anyone want to come? Babies are welcome.... We'll work on Christmas Cards. It will be so much fun.

It's a busy week for me - are you sick of hearing me say that? I had my friend Colleen's two boys today. It was great having them here. Today was my only day off work. I work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the hospital.

Darren is back coaching football again. What this means to me is longer days on my own, cooking and cleaning and parenting with little to virtially no help. Yup, let's just say that the fall is NOT my favorite time of year.

The most exciting thing I did today was make homeade playdough. It it the BEST recipe. It's totally fool proof, and it's made with Kool-Aid so it's really yummy smelling. Let me know if you'd like the recipe. It's definetly one of my new favorites. I made Cherry Red, Lime Green, Grape Purple, and Orange Orange.... (tee hee hee, that sounds funny!)

Saturday I had the best time! I had a "Spice it Up" party! So many friends came to my home, and we had a blast. Girly drinks, lots of food, and plenty of giggles were to be had. Thank you so much to all those who came, and shared in the fun.

Sunday we didn't do much. Darren went golfing and I took it easy. I slept most of the day in preparation for a night shift.

I worked last night 7pm-7am in the ICU. It was a great shift. I love my job! I came home after work and slept...until now! Not much on the plan for tonight. Just taking it easy!

Today I am taking PJ to her dayhome (for the third consecutive day). We thought it might be easier for her to come for a few days in a row so she could get used to being there. I am then going to help Barb at Clinique for a few hours. I REALLY should be staying home to finish cleaning! I'll have lots to do this afternoon when I get home!

Other than that, we are going to the Eskimos Football game tonight. Yeah! It's the weekend!!!

Through some influence of the Daker family, I have discovered Jack Johnson. I just love his music! It totally reflects where I am in life right now! The sound of his voice is so relaxing to me, and I love most of the lyrics. Has anyone else liking him? Is he new in the music scene?

Anyway - today I took Paige to her dayhome and went grocery shopping. I got home made some lunch, and now I am watching Days of Our Lives playing on the internet. As soon as I finish here, I am going to clean our TV room, then go and get Paige from the dayhome.

Paige started today with her new dayhome. I was up all night being anxious for her......and myself. I think she doesn't care, but it's hard for me to leave her with a new stranger, and accept the fact that an other person has to parent my child all day. I am thankful that I only have to work part time, so I can spent most days with her. It is nice to that a large portion of my shifts fall on weekends, so her daddy gets plenty of one-on-one time too.

I am just feeling particularly anxious lately. So many things have been happening. I have a good friend going through some difficult times right now, and I am having a hard time finding the right balance between being supportive and carrying her burdens. I'd really like to see her mature - and develop the ability (and freedom) to ask for help when she needs it, and also SAY when she does not. Tell me to back off - or come closer. I would like a more open line of communication that is not just filled with dialogue that she thinks I "want to hear". It is frustrating to me because I see family totally intruding in her life, and it is REALLY upsetting her. She wouldn't admit it, nor would she tell them to back off - but I KNOW it is getting to her. Why can't they just step back and let her. Yes, LET HER. Maybe they are enabling her to fail because they are not giving her the chance to try on hew own. I am sad for her. I wish I could help her more, but help her to grow and mature at the same time.