Category: Family/From the Heart

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She Understands More Than We Think

Chloe is 9 years old and although she can be quite naughty at times, I’ll have to say that she can understand more than we care to give her credit for.  I told her I had lots of work to do this week and that she had to let me work and she tried very hard not to disturb me at work or at home, although at times, she still wants to play with me but that is understandable – she is afterall, still a kid.

And when my g/f was in a bad place, she knew enough not to let her pay for meals when we go out for food together, and she also knows how to comfort my g/f and called her ex – DS – for  Deep Shit because she cannot say “deep shit” per se as it is a bad word to her.  Yes, at 9 yrs old she seems a lot older at times and understand more than a lot of kids her age but I guess that’s because we tell her more than we should too.  We try not to keep secrets from her – that way when mummy needs to comfort an Auntie or help an Uncle she understands.

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Precious Daddy Time On A Snow Day

Chloe loves the snow and every chance she gets she wants to make snowman or play in the snow and who can blame her, afterall, she is a kid and a very imaginative one. I hate the cold, so on cold days like these, it’s daddy time and PB would go out and roll around the snow with her and make snowman with her.  Grammie used to do it with her but now that Grammie ain’t around, it is our duty to make sure she has fun still.

The smaller snowman were made by her alone – while PB helped her with the bigger ones but she was very happy with her snowmen.

This is PAPA snowman – all chloe’s idea – we didn’t even know she did that till she finished.  It only shows how important we are to her.  Oh she is truly the love of our lives and growing up to be a loving girl.  We are so proud of her.

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My 2013 Valentine Gift

So I thought PB forgot what I told him I wanted for Valentine’s this year but he didn’t – he came home with my thermos for my tea and it wasn’t a cheap thermos either.  But normally, we don’t celebrate Valentine’s because Valentine’s day brings back bad memory of our first child – that’s another story for another day.  Anyhow, after 12 years, I guess I’m beginning to let go of the sad story and of course, PB being PB he had to thread very carefully, in case it triggers the madness in me – and I go balling my eyes out.  I had a really good Valentine’s day because PB bought a balloon and a toy for Chloe to make her day a very good one.

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Another New Year

Yes, it’s already 2013 and it’s another new year for me here in Canada.  Chloe just turned 9 yrs old without her Grammie for the first time to celebrate with her.  It’s quite sad – and I’m filled with memories about Grammie when she was around, I didn’t expect to be so affected by Grammie’s death, I think it’s because sh was gone so suddenly and quickly.

So I’m looking at what I should do different this year.  Last year had been a busy year since summer because I was helping out a friend who was in trouble with her ex and thinking she would only be here for summer, I tried to spend as much time with her as possible, only to find out that there were more trouble than expected.  I tried my best to help her out but you all know how busy I am, and time is quite limited.  But I was there when she needed me even till today, but I feel terrible for Chloe and PB because I haven’t been spending as much time as I should with them.

I also haven’t been paying much attention to the store and it’s not like me to do that, I’m here but more there for my girlfriend, so this year, I’m going to try to let my girlfriend have some space on her own.  This year, I planned to spend more time with Chloe as she is getting older and I want to help her out with her school work more.   For the 2nd term of 3rd grade is going to be harder than the last term.

There is so much I want to do but so little time, therefore, I need to manage my time properly.  I had taken up mahjong to relax but I may have to give that up soon for it’s too distracting.  hahahha!!  As for my health, I better get my bum off the chair and start exercising and sleeping early too.

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Birthday Gift From Grampie

$45 and she wants this doll – called Rubi – lucky for her Grampie and her Kai Mah wants to buy for her – but in the end, she didn’t want to use her Kai Mah “ang pow” money – so Grampie paid for it.   This year, Grampie had to pay all the money for her gifts because Grammie isn’t around anymore.  To me it’s not the money for buying things for Chloe, it’s more trying to let her know that things didn’t change much even though Grammie isn’t here anymore.  A month from today, it will be Grammie’s birthday – *sigh*  – this will be the first we are not celebrating with Grammie – sad.  But Chloe had a great birthday, Uncle Lloyd and Grampie came – the rest of Grammie sisters didn’t come.

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She Turns 9 Soon

We just had a party for Chloe a few days ago, this year she chose to have it at the bowling alley.  As usual, we know that it’s gonna cost a wee bit because for every kid you pay like $6 and another $20 for using a small room for food..  This year i was very fortunate that I had my sister from another mother to help me with the party.  Look at how beautiful she drew out and planned the party – a lot of work had gone into it.

The turn out was good only 2 kids didn’t show up – and that’s ok – Chloe didn’t really say much about it except that this was her first birthday without her grammie.  Grampie came and he was late and Aunt Renette and Uncle Real didn’t come – but Uncle Lloyd came.  We also invited the neighbor’s kid even though we don’t talk to their parents at all because chloe likes the little girl -so it is her party and it’s all about Chloe right?  It was kinda awkward but we survived but I don’t think we are on the mend with her parents anytime soon.

Anyhow, the brat is gonna be 9 soon and yes, time did fly and yes we did missed her grammie and wished she didn’t die so soon.  I still have to learn to spend more time with the kid and the same for PB.

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40th Birthday

It was PB’s birthday yesterday and being 40 and quite successful I might add – he should be really happy but this is also the first birthday without his mother.  For the last 39 yrs, Grammie had been baking him his birthday cake but this year Aunt Helena did the baking and we had a small celebration.  I write this with mixed feelings – bitter sweet actually, sad that the mother-in-law is no longer around but happy that Aunt Helena stepped up and is staying with us this holiday season.On the same note, PB is 40 – so I no longer feel that i’m that much of a cradle robber now – hahahah!

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A Wood Stove Finally!

Yes, we finally got the wood stove in and will be installed within a few days.  We have been trying to get someone to install the wood stove since summer when the basement was done – but Home Hardware don’t seems to want us business – since they didn’t really managed to send someone to come install it.  We finally went to Pleasant Supply instead. and they came thru’ for us and we will be getting the stove installed soon.  And ppl complained that they can’t find work in this town – now that’s bullshit!

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I’m A Pretty Lucky Woman

We just got back from the city a few days ago – and looking at all the things that I’ve bought not only for Chloe but myself and all the food that I’ve eaten – and most importantly having my girlfriend on this trip with us – and PB didn’t say anything but drove us around for hours.  I’m a pretty lucky woman because PB treats my friends just as good as I do to them. I do have to count my blessings and not ask for anything more – for this man is with me thru’ good times and bad.  I remembered each time I’m in the hospital – he was with me all the time – sleeping in the most uncomfy cot – I don’t know what I would do without him.  He supports my every decision and backs me up in time of need and put up with all my crazies and he is a smart man too – very smart in fact.

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My Handy Man

Don’t you love it when your man is handy around the house?  I loved watching PB put nails into the wall or fix the window or build something for Chloe.  I was looking for some new  kitchen faucets  to replace our old one in the kitchen and couldn’t find them in our local stores here – so PB showed me some that he can order online and he said he will replace them for me – because I like them all pretty up – hehe! the exact words PB said.  He knows me too well – so he thinks – but truth be told – guests comes into the kitchen and sit around the kitchen most of the time, therefore, it’s important to keep the kitchen looking nice.  But the real reason is because the old faucet is really looking tired and needs to retire it soon. So the new kitchen faucets are to come soon and before Christmas – I will be able to show off my pull out kitchen faucet.