Ever Tried to Sleep This Way?

I don't think it's that comfortable.

So...we are back from our holidays but I am slightly overwhelmed with all the pictures that we took - 350. I think I will blog them according to dates and that way I can be better organized - I just wish that I had the get up and go to get around to it!!

We had a great time. Half sun, and half cloudy (with bits of rain). I have learned to accept the rain (much better than in past years) - and I must admit we always stay dry, thanks to Will and his tarp set-up so it's just a matter of finding things for everyone to do. I won't write anymore because I hope to down load the pics soon.

This past week was busy with unpacking, making freezer jam, cleaning up the gardens and today I even did a bit of sewing. Another memorable event of this week is that Matthew received a fish whom he named "Rainbow". He is so excited about this little guy. Sadly, today I found Rainbow hanging out upside down in the tank. I quickly informed the fish expert (Will) who deftly put him in a special bowl with medicine and warmer water. Matthew was literally sobbing. He is my sensitive one. Will, then drove with Matthew to PetSmart to buy a heater and now - Matthew is calmly going to bed hoping his fish will make it through the night. Actually he is quite confident that he will make it because Dad is so reassuring but I am not so sure by the looks of him - such an unbeliever!! Before, he kissed me good night he said "Mom it was VERY VERY sad tonight that Rainbow almost died - wasn't it Mom?"

"Yes, Matthew it was sad."

"No, Mom, it was VERY VERY sad."
What will happen if he were to actually die? It will be VERY VERY VERY sad - won't it?

One more thing I just have to share about is my new favorite store. Yesterday, on the advice of my neighbor who also has three boys - I checked out the Children's Place Outlet store at 24th Ave and about 164th St. (Morgan's Crossing). I was able to buy shirts for the boys at 2.99 each which is the same I would buy second hand!! Not everything there is that cheap but if you go to the right racks you will do well. There is also a Please Mum in this outdoor mall but I had all the kids with me so then it's just get what you came for and good-bye!! Even without kids I find shopping exhausting - someone could become a professional shopper and I would hire them because I would really rather not waste my time that way - but hay it's gotta get done.

Lastest update on Rainbow (told me in sobbing chokes) "He is dying again!!". Next post may have to be a eulogy. I must go and comfort my VERY VERY VERY sad son.

HUGS to all,

Gloria