Oh how good it feels to have felt the sunshine….even for only one day. Yesterday was a great day and everywhere in Chilliwack you saw people out walking and biking. It just felt so good!! I was at work early so I got to enjoy some sun and we had a great walk down at the river before dinner. The kids even took us on a muddy trail. We all had so much fun. Of course, today, is rain….:( maybe our sun will come and stay soon.

As for my hubby, he saw the doctor today. They are both pleased with his progress on the medications. They have added allergy meds too and he really has been able to live again. They both wish the headaches and migraines were gone completely but at least a week has more good days then bad. God willing he will go back after Easter. The next 2 weeks will tell. Pray for him.

Now today was a day off from the grocery store but not from the school. I did lice check this morning and drop off some donation request letters this afternoon. Busy as always with PAC stuff. It was fun though. The ladies that did lice check are always so much fun and filled with such spirit. It is great to be with ladies like that. The kids are always a riot. One little girl in the kindergarten class was teased by a mom that it did not hurt but it does mess the hair up. She strutted off to the teacher and hand on the hip and shook her hair and said ‘well I guess its ok cause she says she just messed up the hair!!’. It was adorable. Now I am busy making dinner and then off to the PAC meeting. A lot of issues on the table.

Another interesting part of my day was my daughter had ‘The Talk’ at school today. She learnt all about being a girl. I never really felt comfortable with this myself. Here we are, I am the mommy, and I gave birth to a very comfortable and confident daughter. She has talked openly about everything and I am answering honestly and warmly. It has been a very heart warming and bonding experience for us. It also makes me realise just how much she has grown. Where did my baby go?

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.
Henry Ellis

Yesterday, was a good day at the store but it was as busy as Christmas. I actually have a lot of fun on days like that but was feeling pretty tired and then I had to go shopping. However, down the pickle isle, the good Lord sent me an angel. There I was checking off my grocery list and I was thinking at that very moment how I just wished I could be home and their was a little girl with a giant smile beaming at me when I looked up. She is a student from the elementary school I was a noon hour for in 2007. What a beauty. Her warmth and joy warmed my heart. She asked how I was, how work was and how my kids were. I couldn’t believe this precious gift from God stood there missing a couple baby teeth and remembering so much of what I told them when I chose to leave. She then mentioned that the other ‘duty’(noon hour supervisor) had retired. The girl then turned sad and said no duty’s wanted to stay at the school. We shared a moment and a smile and I got to reassure her that the right one just hadn’t been found. They are a special bunch at that school. I told her I missed them all and wished her a good day. What she doesn’t know is it was her that gave me the inspiration to carry on with my day, my weekend, and put a little more  joy in my heart.

The good Lord always knows just what we need…..

This weekend brought wonderful news. Tyson Elementary School will receive a $20,000 grant to be used towards our playgrounds. Both playgrounds are rotting and need to be replaced. This project will cost over $125,000. The PAC at our school has been working hard to fundraise for this project as well as to meet current needs for books, feildtrips, people savers, and art lessons etc. So much to do and how hard these parents and children have worked. However, with approximately $30,000 in the bank since September we should congratulate ourselves for the hard work is paying off.

Now on to the next fundraiser. Tyson Elementary School celebrates it’s 25th anniversary with a Gala Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. The Gala will be held May 22nd at 5:30pm at Sardis Secondary School. Tickets will be on sale March 30th for $25.00 per plate or a table of 8 for $175.00. Call the school for more information @ 604-858-2111 or contact me at tysonpac@gmail.com.

As my holidays are coming to an end I can not help but day dream of the next ones. I was busy organizing scrapbooks and going through my photos with Judy yesterday and it was such a neat task. I can not believe so much has happened, so many wonderful memories, and so much happiness. I am so blessed. Here are a few of my favorite vacation spots:

At 6:25pm 8 years ago Derek Thomas finally came into this world. He was a beautiful baby boy. Our family was complete. After 20 weeks of pain, bed rest, and worry, our family was complete. I could not imagine this world without his laughter, humor, warm smile and his humming and singing. I love you lil man.

Happy Birthday buddy~

Took a snowy rainy day and turned it into a warmth of home with my grandmothers chicken soup recipe. I love the home made dumplings. I had so much that our friend Kris and his kids joined us for lunch. And yes, there is still some left for brother Duane…..

I took a rest day. Yesterday we took the dog out and had a house day. I did some laundry and we watch some tv. At the end of the day I battled my hubby in Wii Sports. Probably a very needed day off for me but today my whole body wants to get out there. I am usually such a busy bee. So today I will get some stuff done. I am enjoying a coffee while listening to the kids play their games and in the background Young and the Restless is on. Laundry is started and I am thinking I will do some sorting downstairs and in my scrapbooking room. I may take the kids to the pool with me.

Enjoy the day….seize the moment.

I headed out yesterday to drop Jessica off at a birthday party. As I did that I realized I had no one in the car….good time to go look at birthday presents for my soon to be 8 year old boy, Derek. I called Andie and set out to get a Timmy’s and hit the mall. I did real well. I got a present for Derek and my brother who’s bd is coming up in April. I even was able to score a hot 15 minute sale and got a new purse for $6.00. It was fun fun fun!!!

Now on to Day 2. Since Uncle Duane is venturing off to Mexico this week we have moved up the family birthday party for Derek to today. Derek and mommy made a cake this morning and got the chickens ready to put in the oven. Derek really wanted to go to see a movie:Race to Witch Mountain

So we are off to pick up Uncle Duane and head to the movies. When we return I will put the roast chickens in the oven and get ready for my mom, Marty, and Baba. I love Sunday dinners…..

Notice the chocolate on his face~too cute!!

Today marks the start of spring break for my kiddlers. Surprisingly, on my last day of training, my trainer decided to let me go home on a half day. I feel very good about that as it means I am understanding the training enough that she trusts I will do a good job and the fact that I got to surprise my kids with Timmy’s. The sun is shining and God’s smiling down on us today. It just feels good. Andie is feeling very good this week. He doesn’t need surgery and they added some clariton to his medication list. If he has a good weekend we may do a small road trip next week. I am praying for this…. I want to have an adventure this week.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney