Good Night

I barely know my name ... so it is GOOD-NIGHT for this gal, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

What Lies Within Us

Aiden has been loving most of his visit with us, but has been quite tired since he has been so very busy.

Aiden has been helping Kiersan at KONES, downtown Wiarton, scoop ice cream, Sunday and Wednesday.  He goes back tomorrow.  Lucky boy to be learning business at almost 11 years old.

Rob picked up the mail today and there had been a surprise for me posted from my hometown of Southampton.  I have no idea who sent this to me however what I know it gave me an inkling of hope that I needed desperately, reminding me what lies within us ...

Is it not beautiful?  I absolutely LOVE both, and would LOVE to thank who took the time to have me in their thoughts and be so kind in their gesture towards me. xxx

What did I get done today? a load of laundry, the dishes done up and our bed part made.  I am so tired I barely know my name.

I exchanged a pair of Merrell sandals at Beckers Shoes downtown as they had caused me problems.  These Reikers are what I replaced them with ... love the bling and the feel of them.  Yes I did also get the banking done too.

Portia's due date is today, hope she has then soon.... stay tuned on their page HERE.

Did I mention how tired I was? this is all she wrote this day, feeling blessed Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Can Barely

I can barely keep my eyes open.  It has been  long day with that much not done.

I dropped the boys off at the Salvation Army Vacation Bible School this morning, and also picked up a couple other children.  The Sally Ann has an account with us and needed our service.  After talking it over Rob and I decided it would be "no charge" for this week of Bible Vacation School as our contribution of having our grandson's enrolled in such a fantastic program they offer.

A big "thank you" from Tess (far left) who is the youth program coordinator.  It is always great to feel appreciated.

Today the WDCC was having a Membership Drive, downtown at the Parkette.

Paul Sutter of the Home Bldg. Centre & Rob were flipping burgers for the event.

The Gang was mostly all there.

I am beyond tired and can barly keep my eyes open.  I am calling it a day, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Lost My Mojo

It seems I have lost my mojo for blogging the past few months .... as I also feel I have lost myself, and until I find that self again I will be blahhhhh.

Our beautiful Mercedes is so happy at her home with our children, and their 5 children.

Today didn't know whether which end of weather it was going to be .... torrents of rain or an abundance of sunshine.  The vanity, sinks & mirrors? to be in our new re-done bathroom hopefully sometime before this Christmas.

That is all she wrote this day, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Giving In

I am going to be giving in by trying meds (again) to sleep, as I don't think I am going to last much longer if I don't and I have a family reunion coming up.  I have been up since 2 am, and awake at midnight.  Sigh.....

I got the boy's lunches ready, breakfast into them and was out the door to deliver them to Vacation Bible School Day Camp at the Salvation Army.

According to Connor, they had an amazing day (not bad for a kid who really didn't want to go in the first place).  We had been invited to dinner at a friend's, whose grandson also went to the Day Camp.  Turkey had been on the menu...what a spread with lots of veggies too & Creme Brulee for dessert.  Yum !

By the time I had dropped off the boys I had driven home with a full blown migraine, by mid-morning I was throwing up, by after lunch I was sleeping on the couch until 3 pm, then got up to get ready for dinner.  It took longer then usual today for the meds to kick in unfortunately.

Insult had been added to injury at one point today.

The good was I added a magnetic chalkboard to the fridge to highlight things I have to do in BOLD, as lack of sleep has been poor for my brain at times.  The insult today was when I opened the back of my van to put something in to have a table slide out and hit my shin.  Yes it had been a huge OUCHIE ... with no damage to the portable table.

Since the rainy day caused my migraine, it did good for my plants.  I even set the house plants out to get a good rain soaking to make them happy.

My DIL texted me a couple of photos she had framed today ....

Stunning and handsome comes to my mind with lots of love in-between.

These two, my Paul and Elizabeth, have had many challenges of life thrown at them the past couple of years, and have made it through everyone.  All my best wishes and love for them to keep conquering all for many years to come.  Five children is a challenge in itself that they handle the very best of all.

I am tired and soon going to be giving in, rather then later, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Sleepless In Wiarton

Sleepless in Wiarton is not an unusual state these past months, as is not exhaustion, or knowing ones own name, but we manage to get through our days.

Today I did 3 loads of laundry, and seemingly fed and did dishes for 3 males all day long, among running around here and there.

Yesterday our Paul stood up as best man for his long time friend, Blake.

He cleans up very nicely, my boy does.

Aiden volunteered his services, last time he was visiting, to Kirsten of Kones, downtown Wiarton.  Today I dropped him off for a shift.

After 3 ice creams and working for a couple of hours, Aiden was still all smiles.  He goes back on Wednesday after day camp.

Connor went shopping with me, and I might add he is as good as Paul was at that age to take along shopping.  Start them young for the shop training !

I still have to get Connor out of the bath, and I can barely keep my eyes open, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Too Lazy?

Really I think I am not too lazy but noted tired and overwhelmed then anything to blog tonight.

So this is it. Please don't give up on me as I pray and hope my steam of energy returns one day,  Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.