Wallet

Jesse and I have a benefits program through his work, and we didn't know this, but you have to submit your drug claims, (such as the Tylenol 3 I had after my c-section) to a different place then lets say our chiropractor bills. So apparently we got a little card with this number we have to submit with the claims, but I couldn't find that card anywhere, and so Jesse was half heartedly looking for it as well, and so he came to the living room where I was feeding Athena and told me it was probably in my purse somewhere. I said, NO. It's NOT in my purse, I know exactly what is in my purse and I KNOW it's not in there. So he figured he would check anyway, all the while I'm telling him that I KNOW it's not in there. So he goes, oh yeah? Well, if you really know what's in your wallet, what's in the third row, 2 slots down. And from the couch I go, my home depot gift card. He's quiet for a bit, and then goes, "Your wierd". HAHAHAHAH. I got it right!! And the card wasn't in there, and we still haven't found it, and we probably never will. No matter how organized I am, some things still end up going missing, and since I have no explanation for it, I blame my husband. Yup, he's my scapegoat......lucky him!

Days go by....

So this afternoon I was leaning over Athena in her buzzy chair to take her bottle away because she was done with it, and I somehow managed to poke her on the side of her eyelid with my fingernail. Don't ask me how, but man did she cry. I felt so terrible! I think she probably cried more from shock then pain, but you can still see a little mark on her so I'm sure it did hurt for a bit. I know all Mom's have those moments where they accidently hurt their children, or have them roll off of somthing or drop something on them, and when they are older you can talk about it and probably laugh about it, but in the moment you feel pretty horrible. My Mom always tells the story of how she dropped a glass jar of diaper rash ointment right smack in the middle of my forehead when I was little, and how bad she felt. But I don't remember it, so it's all good! Chealsey has been here for a week now, and she has got a job at the IGA in Peace River. It's been really nice having her around and especially having someone helping me with ideas for supper and cooking!! I don't know though Jenette, I think your place as favorite aunty is in jepordy here, maybe you should come out for an extended visit as well :)

Athena is generally a happy baby now. She has slept in her own bed for the past week, which is SO much nicer then sharing a bed with me. Jesse gets his side of the bed back! She likes her swing and buzzy chair, and laying on the play mat and looking at the dangly things. She isn't much of a snuggler. She likes to be held so she can look out at the world! Try to carry her laying down, and that lasts for about 5 seconds. It's nice going for walks with her, because she loves being in her stroller, and falls asleep almost right away. We had a nice week here where it got in the +'s, but now it is back to the typical -40's so it's hard to get out with her. Like today, I would like to get out and go for a walk, but it is just SOOO cold, that I don't even know if it would be good to take her out. But, since I can't get out, I am going to make a desesrt, and get fat instead. Sounds like a plan to me!!!

News

So I am very excited to report that my sister Chealsey is coming to live with us for a little while. We're not sure how long at this point - she is waiting for Gordon and Lynn's house to be finished in Winnipeg so she can move in there, but the jury is out on how long that will take, so she will be with us for probably at least 5 weeks plus. Yeah! She will be looking for a short term job up here in the meantime. I have sectioned off a part of the basement downstairs with sheets, and tried to round up any spare furniture which I dont have a lot of, to make it feel more homey down there. I'm very happy that she is coming. I always complain about not having any family around, so it will be a lot of fun to have someone here for longer then just a few days. It will make the daily activities a lot easeir too, having an extra pair of hands for Athena. She comes next Thursday to Grande Prairie by plane, so I will go pick her up, and I've already asked one of my friends Jenny to come with me, since an hour and a half drive by myself with a baby in the back, dosen't sound like such a great idea! Even her screaming just from Peace River is enough to test your sanity.

Athena is doing good. She was getting a bit constipated from the switch to so much formula, so we took her in yesterday to the doctor, and he told us to give her prune juice to get her going. She had a fairly regular poop that evening, (yesterday), so we are hoping everything regulates out without having to give her any, "laxitives". :( Poor little baby. If it's not one thing it's another right? But I know this isn't that serious, so I am thankful that she is such a healthy little girl. I have been watching Life's Little Miracles on TV in the mornings, and it follows different children at Toronto's hospital for children. After watching some of those episodees, I am reminded of how grateful I should be and I am!

It has been snowing here SOOO much lately. We have SOOO much snow, and it's been brutally cold. -40 without windchill seems to be the norm. I decided I like it though. I figure, if we have to have winter, (which we do), you may as well do it good and proper. Freaking cold, with 20 feet of snow. Now that is a decent Canadian winter and one that we can all be proud of! As long as you dress properly for it ,(which I usually don't) it's not even that bad! Not that I'm outside a whole lot right now, but I do like looking outside and feeling so snug and cozy in my house!

Well, what else to say. I figured out how to post pictures finally on Facebook, so I should be updating there quite regularly. I haven't figured out pictures on here yet....one mountain at a time people, one mountain at a time!!

Till next time......