Thursday, January 29, 2009
Prince's Island Park
This past weekend we took a trip into Calgary and went to Prince's Island Park. This is one of our favorite spots, right on the edge of down town along the river. And on the way back from our walk we stopped at the Old Spaghetti factory...Jakob's favorite! It was a beautiful day.[gallery]
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Countdown Is ON!
Well, I let my boss know today that I will only be working until Easter. Phew! I feel a bit like a jerk because I am taking a full 8 weeks before my due date but this time round, I am not about to try and be a hero. Today was a good day to do it because I was quite annoyed with them (them being my two bosses-I work both cash and lending, so therefore get to answer to two managers, cover two schedules and attempt to be two people at the same time.) I would like to think that things at work are give-and-take when it comes to scheduling so when they asked me to work late a few (more than a few) nights in February and March I said "no problem". I only said "no" to one out of the 9 days they had requested. However I did ask for ONE, count em, ONE day off and they would not give it to me. I said, "well if not this day how about this day?" No. I am beside myself. I am trying to set boundaries however, when the situation unfolds as such, what is one to do?
I am off to Red Deer tomorrow for some training which will be a nice break from the Branch. Jakob learned "sous-sous" (I thought this word would come sooner as he is a little obsessed with it) and seems to be a little less whiny (cross our fingers) so it may in part have been from being sick, or the fact that I don't think he is connecting with his babysitter these days (Our "regular" is still away, so her daughter is doing this last week until she gets back)
I am off to Red Deer tomorrow for some training which will be a nice break from the Branch. Jakob learned "sous-sous" (I thought this word would come sooner as he is a little obsessed with it) and seems to be a little less whiny (cross our fingers) so it may in part have been from being sick, or the fact that I don't think he is connecting with his babysitter these days (Our "regular" is still away, so her daughter is doing this last week until she gets back)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Times are a changin again
Well, I know that I said that I would commit to posting, however, everytime I sit down to write I cannot think of anything which warrants a new post. And although some use their blogs to voice their opinions/findings/rants, I don't feel that this is the purpose of this site. Which is well enough, and I may in the future however for now, we will stick primarily updates on the Ewert family.
So what's new? My mom left on Wednesday, although it feels like a month ago. This past week has flown by, probably because I was back to work 5 days a week. So Ben, Jakob, Soren and I have the house to ourselves again, which is a welcomed change. No offense. We loved having everyone come and visit and welcome anyone who is willing to make the trek out here, however there is something to be said for getting your ducks back in a row. We spent the morning cleaning, doing laundry and catching up on some much needed sleep. In the afternoon, we went to visit Great Grandma Marion, whom we haven't seen since Christmas. It is nice having her back in Three hills. Then Grammy came over for tea as Grandpy is at Missions Fest in Regina.
Jakob's new phrase is okey dokey, most of the time he just gets the okey out but it sure is cute regardless. He has entered into a really whiny stage. I am unsure as to whether this is because we are back to the 5 day work week so our time is limited, or if it is because he senses change coming, or if it is simply because he is one and half and testing his boundaries and wants to see how far collapsing on the floor like a rag doll will get him. I can't imagine it is an easy life - knowing what you want but being unable to communicate it. So all he says is "up!" and then tries to point to whatever it is that he wants.
Beginning in February Ben will be working full time at the Arts Academy. He is very excited about this and has enjoyed his job there thus far. So what does he do? Well that is a good question. Unfortunately, at times it is not as Artistically enabling as one might think but I am sure he will be able to flourish in this way eventually. Right now his time is filled with a lot of grant applications, newspaper publications, general PR for the upcoming Spring Musical, Valentines Dessert fundraiser and keeping track of the daily administrivia.
As for me, I am already looking forward to maternity leave which I will be making the most of come April. I am not due until June however, because I have not been at Servus a year, I do not get a job protected leave with benefits. The implications of this are that with no job to return to, employment after child #2 may come sooner albeit probably later than my year off. So why not take the time to spend with Jakob. Besides, there are aspects of my job which are not worth the stress, and sometimes, I am just tired. Other than that, nothing to report, which is the way that I like it. The parasite seems to be doing well.
So what's new? My mom left on Wednesday, although it feels like a month ago. This past week has flown by, probably because I was back to work 5 days a week. So Ben, Jakob, Soren and I have the house to ourselves again, which is a welcomed change. No offense. We loved having everyone come and visit and welcome anyone who is willing to make the trek out here, however there is something to be said for getting your ducks back in a row. We spent the morning cleaning, doing laundry and catching up on some much needed sleep. In the afternoon, we went to visit Great Grandma Marion, whom we haven't seen since Christmas. It is nice having her back in Three hills. Then Grammy came over for tea as Grandpy is at Missions Fest in Regina.
Jakob's new phrase is okey dokey, most of the time he just gets the okey out but it sure is cute regardless. He has entered into a really whiny stage. I am unsure as to whether this is because we are back to the 5 day work week so our time is limited, or if it is because he senses change coming, or if it is simply because he is one and half and testing his boundaries and wants to see how far collapsing on the floor like a rag doll will get him. I can't imagine it is an easy life - knowing what you want but being unable to communicate it. So all he says is "up!" and then tries to point to whatever it is that he wants.
Beginning in February Ben will be working full time at the Arts Academy. He is very excited about this and has enjoyed his job there thus far. So what does he do? Well that is a good question. Unfortunately, at times it is not as Artistically enabling as one might think but I am sure he will be able to flourish in this way eventually. Right now his time is filled with a lot of grant applications, newspaper publications, general PR for the upcoming Spring Musical, Valentines Dessert fundraiser and keeping track of the daily administrivia.
As for me, I am already looking forward to maternity leave which I will be making the most of come April. I am not due until June however, because I have not been at Servus a year, I do not get a job protected leave with benefits. The implications of this are that with no job to return to, employment after child #2 may come sooner albeit probably later than my year off. So why not take the time to spend with Jakob. Besides, there are aspects of my job which are not worth the stress, and sometimes, I am just tired. Other than that, nothing to report, which is the way that I like it. The parasite seems to be doing well.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Okay, a little update
If you go to The Ewert family you will see the letter that I sent out with our christmas cards. It is a good over view of our life since I made my first post.
In more recent news, Ben's contract is being finalized this week, which give him full time hours at the Arts Academy. We are excited and scared about this, as the contract would only run until the end of June, at which time a new contract would need to be drawn up. Also, this contract would employ him for only 42 weeks a year and just don't know if I am that good at budgeting.
In the ever-evolving world of Jakob, life is good but everything is "no". However if you ask him how he is, he generally will say "good". He knows "please (peessss)" and "you're welcome (your belmom)" and "up"- he knows this one all too well. He is a charmer as always and is very outgoing. We were able to find a new babysitter for Jakob at the last possibly moment. She is a young grandma and has three grandsons. She is able to come over to our house, but only lives a block away so can take him back to her place if she needs or brings her grandsons over to play at our house. It seems to be a good arrangement for both parties and Jakob loves her.
Nothing has changed in Soren's world except that somehow he got the notion that it is okay to pee on the deck if it is really snowy (this is not okay).
As for me, well I am already looking forward to being done work and spending time with my kid(s). The mind is always turning, however and I constantly am brainstorming about ways to make money from home when my Maternity leave ends.
We are settling into a groove and after my momleaves (she subbing for our babysitter while she is away) , we will find out what life in Three Hills is really like. Up until now, we have always had people coming, going, staying, visiting, etc....well, who am I kidding, will our lives ever settle?
In more recent news, Ben's contract is being finalized this week, which give him full time hours at the Arts Academy. We are excited and scared about this, as the contract would only run until the end of June, at which time a new contract would need to be drawn up. Also, this contract would employ him for only 42 weeks a year and just don't know if I am that good at budgeting.
In the ever-evolving world of Jakob, life is good but everything is "no". However if you ask him how he is, he generally will say "good". He knows "please (peessss)" and "you're welcome (your belmom)" and "up"- he knows this one all too well. He is a charmer as always and is very outgoing. We were able to find a new babysitter for Jakob at the last possibly moment. She is a young grandma and has three grandsons. She is able to come over to our house, but only lives a block away so can take him back to her place if she needs or brings her grandsons over to play at our house. It seems to be a good arrangement for both parties and Jakob loves her.
Nothing has changed in Soren's world except that somehow he got the notion that it is okay to pee on the deck if it is really snowy (this is not okay).
As for me, well I am already looking forward to being done work and spending time with my kid(s). The mind is always turning, however and I constantly am brainstorming about ways to make money from home when my Maternity leave ends.
We are settling into a groove and after my momleaves (she subbing for our babysitter while she is away) , we will find out what life in Three Hills is really like. Up until now, we have always had people coming, going, staying, visiting, etc....well, who am I kidding, will our lives ever settle?
A Commitment to Post
I think I need to make a commitment to post. Not because I feel that our lives are so significant that the masses are eager to know what we are up to, but because, oddly enough, I feel like recently, other peoples blogs are the only sad excuse for socialization that I have. They almost keep me grounded. So thanks to those who are faithful writers and inspire such reflection. It's a little hard when the little one is up, but tonight, I may actually have some time to myself so I will try then.
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