Gem of Life Episode 36 is ready to watch.. and ready for download at my entertainment blog. Have fun and enjoy..!! yes .. there are two episodes today. Gem of Life Episode 35 is also on today. You have fun now..!! i’m not watching it yet.. because Chloe is sick.. i’m busy watching her. She is such a cool kid..!! tell yer later..!
Someone Who Touched Your Life..??
Is there someone who had touched your life and you lately..?? around this year..?? Have you thought about doing something back for them.. to let them know that you appreciate what they’ve done..?? Many people touched my life this year, I am grateful to a lot of people and don’t know where to start to repay them for their kindness. But I know .. that by sending a card or a small ornament this Christmas.. for them to put on their tree, would make them happy to know that we appreciate them. I’m starting small this year.. by sending out angel hooks i found in a Christian book store in town. What about you..?? are you sending angel hooks to anyone this year..??
Finding Love Online
Many people are amused and fascinated when they learn that PB and I actually met on the internet some 14 yrs ago. They often ask me whether online relationships work? In which I reply that Yes, they can, but like in any relationship you have to have a very strong foundation. Like any relationship, online relationships are no different from a buddy introducing you to another, and then it’s up to you to work on it and find out if the person is suitable for being a friend, or more. Find local singles on localmatch.com, you can make new friends who share similar interests with you. But like I said, don’t expect to be swept off your feet, have realistic expectations and go into any kind of relationship with not only your heart but your brains too.
Chloe Is Sick Again !
When they said.. “Wait till she goes to school.. you will have her coming back sick every other week” .. and they are so NOT kidding .. i tell yer..!! Chloe had just recovered less than a week.. and she is down with a cold again. What a shame..!! just when she is ready and not fussing to go back to school.. she had to get sick.. 🙁
Like any parent.. we are going to do the right thing.. and not let her go to school and spread her germs. But having said that.. how many other parents would do the same eh..?? Today, when we sent Chloe to school.. her class teacher.. just came back from a cold too.. and her voice was definitely still very hoarse. Poor teacher..!! wait a minute..!! Poor Chloe more..!!
A New Adventure
For those that know me for years now must be wondering .. why I am not in business or buying some kind of franchises, since my plan when i first arrived was to get into some kind of “Body Shop” business. But when I made enquiries about it, Body Shop in Canada wasn’t selling any kind of franchise and they had said they will inform me if they do. For the last few years, i haven’t even thought about it till .. Chloe went to school.. and started having invites for birthdays. I also read about some funding with the government here.. and think that come the new year, i may have a new venture.. but first I’ll have to speak with another mother that i met .. at Chloe’s school. She isn’t from here you see.. so i can definitely see some potential in this new adventure of mine. Wish me luck eh.
Christmas Dance
I haven’t been to a Christmas dance since coming to Canada. Truth be told .. i missed the Christmas partying at home..and the many invites.. i get from friends and business associates. Dressing up.. and preparing for the big night.. was the “in” thing for us.. back home. .when i was working.. and if i wasn’t home… but working overseas.. you can be sure.. that i would also get invited.. for various parties. The men all in their tuxedo and the ladies all in their ballroom gown. I have a little black dress i left back home.. and this Christmas.. i sure missed that dress. What about you ..?? what are you doing this Christmas..??
You Want Yogurt..?
It was after dinner .. and i was in the kitchen getting something for Chloe.. since she didn’t wanna eat the peaches.. that i had bought specially for her. She tried it . .and spit it out. Yup..! very fussy eater..!! that girl..!!! Anyhow.. i was in the kitchen. .and asked her.. “You want yogurt . .Chloe..??” .. no reply. I asked again.. “you want yogurt Chloe..??” .. and yes.. she replied this time.. she said.. “Weee”.
For those who are not aware of this.. Chloe is in French Immersion in Grade Primary School.. and she doesn’t count her 1,2,3s in English these days.. but does not hesitate to count them in French. I bet her teacher would be really pleased to know that she answered me in French. Pretty awesome..!!
Private Student Loan For Keegan
As you all know, Keegan (our babysitter) will be going away to nursing school next year. I’m sure you also know that we treat Keegan as family and therefore I am on the look out for some private student loans to help bridge the gap with the loan she is already getting from the government. Keegan, being a smart girl, had started saving for her nursing school a while ago but you and I know that when you are away from home, there are lots of expenses incurred.
Private student loans are therefore the best option for teenagers like Keegan because the interest rates are low and there are no payments till she is done school. No fees are involved and a there’s a 2% graduation reward. It is pretty simple to apply and it’s done online. If you are planning for college anytime soon, check this site out because you don’t want to get stressed up in the middle of your school year just because you don’t have enough money for other unexpected expenses.
Motor Skills
Up to a few months ago, my Chloe had never used a real scissors to cut anything before. She did use those craft scissors .. but not the real/sharp ones and because we are always busy at the store and can’t watch her like a hawk if she uses the scissors on her own, we didn’t want to take the chances of her losing her pinkie or a thumb. Yes, I admit we are slacker parents.
Two weeks into school, her teachers called for a meeting in regards to her lack of motor skills, in which we tried to explain that Chloe had no idea how to maneuver the scissors at all…. not because she is lack of motor skills .. but because we never let her use it before.
So here we are .. 3 months into school.. and she can use the scissors perfectly well.. and cut her snowman really well.. as you can see in the above picture.
Chloe’s snowman.
All done within a few mins. And she said this to me.. when i asked her to look up for a picture. “But mama, children need to be careful when they are using their scissors, I can’t look up now..! For soon ok..??” muahhahahahaha!!! how cute is that..?? and pretty smart as well eh.
All About Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and boy is it coming fast! I was at the mall this morning and the place was packed! I was out of breath and the traffic was horrid. Yes ! Christmas is here, there’s no denying it now. And like any wife/mummy, we are now in a frenzy to try and get ready for this once a year celebration. Most people have a love-hate relationship with Christmas and I’m sure you can relate to that. Getting Christmas party ideas , recipes and most importantly, decoration tips for our home.
If you are anything like me and need planning tips and ideas, you will find this online site to be very helpful and insightful. It provides simple planning tools and expert advice for all your upcoming parties and is a place where you can pick someone else’s brain to find all the information you may need for your Christmas celebrations and more. With so many tips and ideas shared on this site I find that I am less stressed out, in fact I put my kid to work on some Christmas craft ideas and kept her happy and busy, plus she thinks she is all important now. Now I know I’m going to have a Merry Christmas! Are you? Get ideas online easily at celebration.com.