Category: Family/From the Heart

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Fireworks

Fireworks was yesterday and we had to go of course, since Chloe was all excited over it.  But since nobody said anything to meet up or not, we didn’t care to organize anything but to go on our own.  But of course, my dear g/f was looking for us in a panic mode when we were all ready to head out and i didn’t bring my cellphone of course.

Anyhow, we enjoyed the fireworks although PB sat to have his sandwich, such a spoil sport but Chloe had a lot of fun and of course, I was wondering the whole night if my g/f was alright.  Now why can’t people make arrangements earlier?

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True Friends

I never really got comfy with a lot of people for a long time till Lynette came along, she has a heart of gold and she is constantly trying to do nice things for everyone.  She might not have a lot but if she is ever a millionaire, you can bet on Lynette to give away half her fortune to friends, family and the needy.

I’m so happy that we got to celebrate her birthday with her this year, and I  know that she is really happy this  year because her daughter has the bestest  boyfriend who is not only a good boy  but a good influence to her.  I wish happiness always for Lynette and loads of money.

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Bed Hunting

I went bed hunting with my girlfriend today because her ex- mother-in-law wanted to get back the bed frame that she is currently using.  Yes, even though she knows that it is her son’s fault that she is losing everything, this ex-MIL wants to get as much things outta her as possible – yet, she still thinks that her ex- MIL and her ex-in laws are good people.  *slap forehead*.

Anyhow, we didn’t find the right bed for her nor frame, so in the end we decided to save money, she can buy the headboard and she can use our double bed that we have spare in our basement for now. I love my g/f like a sister and if I can I wanna help as much as possible.  But she really do need to be stronger and take a stand for herself but how do you teach someone to be a B.I.T.C.H.

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Father’s Day 2013

Well, it had been a pretty busy month for us thus far – with a friend leaving and helping a girlfriend thru’ a hard time and another friend visiting from Australia.  So I thought I should update a little and let you all know that we are doing great – and that it had just been a very busy month for all of us.

Father’s day came and went – this year we had a BBQ as well – because that was what the father-in-law had wanted although PB wasn’t too keen on it as BBQ doesn’t go well with his tummy.  But he ended up BBQing grouchily – hahhaha! because John and George wasn’t good at it.  So next year I’ll remember to invite Garth and Jerry instead – those are the uncles who loved BBQing.

Chloe is at the end of her school term and as usual, we are busy with a lot of school activities during this month, from school luncheons to field trip days but overall, she is doing well, although she came down with a cold a few weeks ago.  Her lil’ friend layla left for Ottawa – so she was devastated for abit.  But they can skype alot because Chloe has a mini-ipad and the girls can keep in touch that way.

The store is still doing great – we are still looking for a bigger place to buy or rent – but nothing is really available at the moment, so we will continue striving good at this location.  The backyward had been hydro-seeded and we are looking forward to a warm and long summer.  More later.

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Farewells

I’m not good with farewells, so I try not to say them not even to a very good friend from Peru who is moving to Ottawa in a few days.  So I said see you soon – that way it wouldn’t be too sad for all of us.  I’ve come to know Jackie thru’ our kids – the girls attend the same school but Jackie was shy and rarely spoke to me till the kids went swimming at the YMCA.

After Chantal was born, we became really good friends but alas, they had to leave for Ottawa – so sad !  But I guess they would be having a better place to stay in and more to do in Ottawa and I’m really happy for them.  But farewells are too sad – and we will miss them terribly especially Chloe with Layla because Layla is such a good kid – I wished they had a chance to grow up together.

But no worries – I’m sure we will always be friends wherever they may end up.  We love you Jackie, Layla and Shantal.

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Measure Your Friendship

In our lives, we’ve come across many people, some are just acquaintances and others are friends for life. But how do one measure friendship?  do one give your all to a friendship and not count the time and the money you are going to spend on that friendship.  Some people do and others are more calculative or others are only friends with you if you are someone important or they can benefit them thru’ your friendship.  In my 48 yrs, I’ve seen so many of these people and it’s kinda hard to admit that one is taken for a ride all the time.  But to me every friend is important, till they decided to go crazy on you.  I try not to associate with people who have motives but my these two girlfriends are like sisters to me – and they are the ones who have been very closed to me for the last few months.  I’m grateful for their friendship, for their love and for their thoughtfulness towards me.

And this was what we had bought for our girlfriend who is leaving for Ottawa.  And all my other sisters from another mother helped to chip in and buy this.  Not all of them have a lot of money but they value her friendship as much as I.

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Pre-Mother’s Day Celebration

My sisters from another mother gathered together to have a Mother’s Day celebration before we celebrate with our own family – on the real Mother’s day.  Having been in Canada for more than 10 years now and being a mother for 9 – this year has got to be the most happening for me.  I’ve met so many mothers from all over the world her in Canada and we’ve form a really nice group to do things with and to eat with.  I’m so blessed by so many people here and I cannot ask for better friends.

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Keeping Busy With Arts & Crafts

I’m constantly looking out for things to keep Chloe busy, like swimming, karate, art classes, music classes etc – unlike PB he is quite happy if she wasn’t doing anything.  It’s not that he doesn’t know that the kid needs to be kept occupied all the time else she complains that she is bored.  So I’m always on a look out for event to bring her like this Paper event held in town that I just found out a few days before it happened.  I made sure that we got up early and made sure she gets to get involved in it – and not just a browser.  So is it a man thing ?  or is it just my man thing?  *sigh*  sometimes i feel that I have to do so much planning on my own – and my only consolation is PB doesn’t say no to any of my plans.  Thank God !  else he sure kenna!

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Enjoying Friendship

Friends come in different shape and sizes and at different times of our lives. And with every friendship – I hope to be the one to be giving and not the one receiving anything in return.  My beautiful friends from Peru that I’ve come to love and spend a lot of time with are leaving for Ottawa soon – I’m so sad – and so is Chloe but at least we know that we both came from different countries but met here in Canada.

I will always treasure our friendship even though we are going to be far away from each other.  I wish them well – and wished I had gotten to know them a lot earlier.

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My 48th Birthday

I celebrated my 48th birthday about a week or two ago – and this birthday must be the grandest and the most presents I’ve received in my entire life.  I guess kindness does begets kindness and i feel so much loved from PB to my sisters from another mother and my nieces and of course PB’s family as well who gave me wood for my fire place and a pot of flowers from Aunt Helena and skin care products, garden products and other stuff from friends.

2 more years and I’ll be 50 yrs old and I’ve been in Canada for about 13 yrs now.  Every year for my birthday, I never made a big deal of it because I get to eat out so often with my friends and PB – so to me – it’s a normal day.  But I do feel so special this year with so many good friends and sisters surrounding me.  And most importantly getting to know H.  People might think that I’m helping her but actually she is a true blessing to me and my family. I ‘ve never met a kinder person in my entire life – those who don’t treasure her – is their lost – I feel sad for those people who are currently treating her badly and those who abandoned her in her bad times.  But their lost is my gain.