So since we've been back we've been busy! Seriously never a dull moment...or a moment. We've been out once for groceries aside from quick stops for food for camping.
I have not done my workouts, nor did I manage to get back on track. After Florida and indulging and putting weight back on I ended up sick May long and have a nagging cough. It seems as though it will never end! Perhaps instead of trying to fix my body image I should fix how I feel about myself and see myself and from there everything will work out..
Upon returning we had the vet trip. Kiedis was on meds for 2 weeks and a cone. Then to top it ended up with an ear infection...as did my youngest daughter. Oh the joy. Kiedis started Urinary food as well. We hope it keeps him from piddling on the floor...if it's a medical issue like crystals he should stop...unless it's behavioral. Never ever a dull moment with pets either.
Our return meant back to the grind...back to insanity...hockey Tuesday/Thursday, horse lessons Monday...trying to fit in running around in between. Oh and getting ready for grade 9 grad, horse shows and hockey show cases...did I mention it's playoffs and we've been trying to catch the games on TV too...trying is the best we can.
We've been out twice camping. I LOVE OUR TRAILER!!! The weather both weekends as well as the company was fantastic! A little rain on the May long weekend but it never kept us inside or under the awning for long. Lots of wild life or rather signs...scratches on the trees from bears, cougar prints just feet from our trailer, a skunk crossing paths with my hubby on his return from the shower house...thankfully he made it back still fresh and not skunky lol. It sure is an upgrade from our tent trailer. I loved the tent trailer but it's really nice to be able to bring Viggo with us and have the kids bring friends and not have our pups crawl all over us. Each time we've gone out I am still so happy with our decision and the model we went with. We have so much storage and have only used maybe 1/4! Many fun weekends ahead for sure in our future. Hockey is over as of June 15th and life will settle some then too so we can get away more.
We've also had to replace our deep freeze....we went with an upright this time. While there was nothing wrong with our old one...well...there was nothing wrong until my oldest daughter rammed the Journey into it...I was just thankful she was ok. My husband had allowed her to drive home from hockey...so pretty much Cochrane to SE Calgary a good 45 minute drive. She did exceptional he said. No issues merging onto Glenmore or Deerfoot. She's a new driver so it always makes me nervous with her driving, thus why nothing was said until I saw her pull up at home. She had told her dad that she didn't want to park in the garage but he said he had done so well that she should. While trying to focus on not hitting her dad while pulling into the garage she accidentally hit the wrong pedal and slammed into the deep freeze. Vehicle was fine, can't say the same for the freezer. I was just happy that she made it home in one piece!
I should really find time to fit in meal planning and grocery shopping haha. We've only grabbed necessities since returning from Florida. Thank goodness for a well stocked pantry.
We're loading our plates through until the end of June. Lots of To Do's, mostly outside work but also getting started on the basement. We're past our wishful start date already. I hope to have the backyard looking mighty fine by next weekend...or the weekend after... The hubs hopes to extend the back pad and fit the new trailer in the backyard. I think it's possible. It would save us a big yearly storage payment and the convenience would be ideal. I have managed to get the initial top coat of paint on the deck floor. It's got a gritty sand in it which makes the boards look like composite and keep it slip free and sliver free. I must say it looks good.
I know things all take time, I'm a dreamer with no patience though so I want it all done now! Now is hard when a lot of the wishes I have require man power of which I cannot assist with due to my right arm. With my hubby working lots and our crazy schedule that amounts to lack of time...so I dream. These posts sure help me to see though that in time, the To Do list does end up with checks and things do get done...in time.
Speaking of which...the bonus room! We had gotten the pictures hung in the freshly painted bonus room...curtains too. I neglected to post a picture but I have no issue sharing now. I love it..so fresh, so clean...so renewed! I have future plans for the main level...but they will have to wait until at least fall...after basement renos, yard work, hockey registration...Winter is a good time to get indoor stuff done though. Perhaps I should change my big To Do lists to a Winter, Spring & Summer lists instead.
My youngest daughter competed in her first Brave show. We had to register her with American Equestrian Federation and get her an AEF number. Being a show circuit that also meant proper show apparel, so shopping had to be done. She's cute as a button and looks so professional. She did exceptionally well placing second in two of three classes. The one class that she did not place in was due to a slip and falling forward onto PK's neck. She's learning though. Her biggest fault is that she leans so far forward that she's been doing this a fair bit. Once she figures it out I'm sure she'll be claiming firsts left right and centre.
I myself loved riding as a child. After Christopher Reeves fall my parents didn't want me hurt which I can understand. I worry too, there is a real risk behind this sport. Often I dream of buying my daughter a horse. I just don't see her passion like the one I had. She lacks the ambition to muck stalls, clean up after her horse now and even do a lot of the tacking up ect. She leans quite heavily on her daddy for help. She also doesn't have the desire to ride daily, or even a few times a week. She loves horses, enjoys riding but knowing her past of losing interest I'm not ready to invest. In the years ahead if she continues perhaps she will become further involved and we may end up with a horse but for now, my pocket book thanks her lack of passion. We'll do another year of showing and growing and see what might come.
I'm assuming a lot will change in the year ahead with one daughter heading into high school. These years have passed way too fast. I often wish I could go back and simply sit and take in those moments again and enjoy them just a tad more. It hit me that my oldest will be 15 so very soon and I sat thinking about this just a tad too long at a 4 way stop until my daughter told me it was my turn...I got a few looks. LOL I'm very proud of the ladies they are...even though they have their moments. Just the changes like my oldest getting her learners and driving is tough to swallow. Grade 10 chokes me up. I'm glad boys haven't been a huge issue as that just adds a page of drama that we don't want to be reading in addition to everything else.
As it's still spring and trying to make room for changes I joined a few auction groups. I've made two purchases and decided that I will try my hand at this in clearing space at home and gaining some money while doing so. Generally I have garage sales or donate but this is super easy. It also saves time and the stress of setting up a garage sale. Most do what is called a bin system. It's an honor system where items won are placed along with a box to put the money in when winners pick up. Provided people are honest this is pretty easy. So I have gone through some clothing and household items that are in very good condition, washed, photographed and will post the items and see how it all goes. It will be interesting to see how they do and it will be nice to make a little money to help with everything going on right now. I'm sure the update on this will be a full entry itself!
It's been busy, hopefully I can fit in time to update more often.
