Happy Halloween

Nothing is more terrifying to a 9 year old, than having to go and get bloodwork done. My 9 year old was just diagnosed with ADHD, without hyperactivity. And as part of the diagnosis to rule out any other stuff, bloodwork was drawn up. The ladies at the clinic were just WONDERFUL! Very calm and worked to get him to relax. It was done very quickly and his trauma will no doubt last the rest of the day (or until the halloween party starts at school).

I have been on the mad rush to prepare for my almosts six year olds birthday party on Sunday. I wonder why I always plan a party right after halloween... next year, I'm waiting a week or two. Toooo much hussle and bussle in the stores. Too crazed. And I always feel bad because these kids are coming off intense sugar highs.. only to come here and ingest 100% sugar from the cake. And I can't send home any loot bags filled with candy, parents might hurt me. But, no loot bags here. We are having a Teddy Bear Tea Party. And I bought each child a Teddy Bear sized T-shirt. They will decorate that. Then it's free play. God help us all.

The kids are very excited about tonight. My 2 year old is Cinderalla, my almost 6'r is a Witch and my 9 year old is Screamer. My 11 year old hasn't a clue. He wants to be a gangsta... wonderful... not.

The weather again has been wonderful today -- high of 7... but I better check again... I think it's warmer than that. The sun is shinning and the air is warm. Life is good in Manitoba.

Weirdly enough, and this is not common Manitoba tradition, but we took our cat socks for a walk last night. Put him on a leash and we walked around the block. Silly cat kept up with us and just took in the experience.. I think he thinks he's part dog. I dunno. I've never seen a cat so excited to go for a walk though. And yeah, it was rather embarassing - we did walk by one family who just looked at us like we stepped off a spaceship. No one else really noticed, it was dark... thank goodness.

October 30th

Hello

This blog is about my family. We all live in Manitoba. A snowless Winter never happens here, and if it has happened, it was way before my time!!!!!

My family consists of 6 people, a cat and a goldfish. I won't mention the spider my dd just found in her room, or the numerous dust bunnies that are residing under my couch.

Today in Manitoba it reached a whooping 15c.. again, an "almost never happens" kind of day. We aren't complaining! Most are rejoicing! Hip Hip Hooray for Mother Nature!!! Keep up the good work missy!!!

My husband is a high school teacher. He gets a little crazed at times. I am a stay at home mom and yeah, I get a little crazed as well. My children -- four in total. Charlie is 11, Tyler is 9, Zoë is 5 (almost 6) and Emily is 2 (almost 3). We are a busy family, thanks to the children. We live modestly, which is another name for "we are crammed into a sardine box." My husband dreams of winning the lottery and quitting his job the next day - although I remind him I won't let him do that!!! LOL

So, this blog is about our survival. The -40c days that are looming in our future, well, near future and our lives in general.

This will be a funny blog, a nasty blog, a not so articulate blog. My spelling will be horrible at times, and others perfection!

I may not make sense, but let's just blame that on the windchill! The igloo will only warm up so much!