Lazy Saturday

My kids were given the strict instructions to not let me sleep passed 9am this morning. I woke up at 8:20am and thought "I'll just close my eyes for a minute and then get up." The next thing I know my daughter is knocking on my bedroom door at 10:30am and my husband is giving me a wake up call ... on his break at work ... ooops. I must have been tired.

Yesterday I got the call that my ring (the beautiful sapphire and diamond ring hubby bought me just before Christmas) was ready to be picked up. I had worn it over Christmas (too big) and then taken it back to be resized. So rather than waiting, right after work I threw the kids in the Tahoe and drove 40km (80km round trip) to pick up my ring. I couldn't wait ... lets face it, I like my beautiful shiny ring. It sparkles and I wanted it back. :) I wear it in place of my wedding ring. Michael hasn't worn his wedding ring for about 8 years when he had to have it cut off, but we recently got him a (temporary) replacement. My wedding ring is yellow gold, but my tastes have changed and I much prefer white gold and I much prefer sapphires to diamonds, so yeah, this works out well. :) I say "temporary" for Michael because his ring is silver and while it's nice I'd like to get him something nicer, something white gold, like mine, but without the stones. I'm hoping to pick something out for him for our anniversary this year.

Yay shiny!

We got a little more snow last night, as it was coming down it was beautiful huge flakes. Not so much fun to shovel, but we didn't get that much, so it's okay. My neighbour has a snow blower and is kind enough to do the entire side walk on the block. It really makes a huge difference. We have a one hundred and some-odd foot long frontage so it's really helpful -- and appreciated. :)

Mr. Snowblower
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As well as today being lazy because I slept in, it's also a bit lazy because once I had a few household chores done and got supper in the slow cooker (honey, ginger ribs) I sat down to work on Pogona Too and watch an episode of Sons of Anarchy. I've been watching about 2 episodes a day, while I knit or do housework. It's great laundry folding entertainment, not so good when I'm running the vacuum though. ;)

Knitting and Sons of Anarchy

My nails look like crap right now. I've had fake ones for about 5 months and have decided it's time to let them grow out and let my real nails have a breather. I hate this stage.

What's That I Hear?

What's that I hear?

If you listen carefully you might hear it too.

It's the sound of three kids at school, a husband at work, two napping dogs and a lazy kitty.

This was the view out my front door around 8:50 this morning. Don't let the door hit you on the way out kids! LOL I love them, but it's nice to have some peace and quiet. I haven't had this in awhile. December 20th was the first day of their xmas break, and last Monday was the only day since then without any kids in the house, because Owen was sick. Now everyone is well and at school and it's all good. :)

See you after school, kids!
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Also, there's the sound of knitting needles, a washer (and dryer and the silent swoosh of folding laundry) and Sons of Anarchy Season Five. **Spoiler** I knew he was going to die, but BOO. They shouldn't have killed Opie, but they did ... I know who gets killed at the end of season six, but I don't care. I don't like that character. So unless between now and then the character changes personalities I still won't care when I get to that point in time.