Back in Winnipeg
So.
Lots of stuff going on lately!
As of today I am officially a Certified Asthma Educator--I got the envelope in the mail today and figured if a large envelope says "DO NOT BEND" in massive letters, it's most likely good news, and it was. All that hard work paid off, and at least I didn't short out on Halloween and Adrian's birthday for nothing ;)
One of my close friends went in for an elective C-section last Friday while we were away and has a beautiful baby boy, her third son! I haven't seen him yet, but hopefully before my vacation is up I can stop by for a visit.
Yesterday was my birthday, and we had a nice dinner at home. Andrew stopped by and visited, which was cool, and I made my first experimental batch of fudge ever last night. And it turned out pretty well, though I learned a few fudge lessons already.
Our trip ended last Friday, and we got home late last Friday night. After 4 nights in Ottawa, a Via Rail trip to Montreal, and 4 nights there I think Adrian and I were both ready to get back to our own space for a little while. We spent most of our time in Ottawa visiting friends and seeing the sights. Montreal we opted for a museum passport (awesome deal, btw), lots of walking around the downtown and assorted nearby areas, and a couple of movies (Quantum of Solace and Twilight) mostly to avoid more walking! I think we must have walked 6 hours every day on average.
This week is my last week of vacation. The trip helped me realise how much more tired I am getting, and I hope I didn't hold Adrian back too much, but I can't really change anything. All I can try to do is work around it. I think it's going to be pretty hard going back to work, especially when next Monday is the start of our renovations. I'll also have a pile from the last 3 weeks on my desk I'm sure, nevermind that I have to try and get things ready for my replacement (hopefully they'll be interviewing at least, if not actually hiring by the time I get back).
I've been slowly working to clear out the upstairs for the renos, but it hasn't been going all that well. Adrian's been working an awful lot as well since they have a deadline to meet at work, which is making it difficult since there's only so much lifting I can do (which is very little these days when I have to carry these objects down stairs I am not very steady on since if I hold something I most definitely cannot see my feet anymore--a novel, yet terrifying, experience when my centre of balance isn't stable). In any case, let's just say that there's an awful lot to be done that I just can't seem to get done no matter how hard I try.
I wish I had someone around who had the time to help me out.
My family is also throwing a baby shower this Sunday, so it'll be awesome to see lots of people I don't always have a chance to see.
AND I'm thinking of moving my book review blog to another space so that I can more easily access certain administrative details and stick it up on the wordpress site itself. I just can't seem to get this one working all that well remotely, and things haven't been coming together, so it might just be easier to go about things from another angle and import everything from the last one.
In terms of the other angle thing, I'm starting to freak out a little more about the maternity leave budget. These renos are really going to stretch things, but they have to get done... Hard times ahead for the short term anyhow. I suppose I'll have to learn to ration myself and cook more cheaply than we normally do.
In any case, I should go and try to work on stuff. Mostly cause I suck at it ;)
Lots of stuff going on lately!
As of today I am officially a Certified Asthma Educator--I got the envelope in the mail today and figured if a large envelope says "DO NOT BEND" in massive letters, it's most likely good news, and it was. All that hard work paid off, and at least I didn't short out on Halloween and Adrian's birthday for nothing ;)
One of my close friends went in for an elective C-section last Friday while we were away and has a beautiful baby boy, her third son! I haven't seen him yet, but hopefully before my vacation is up I can stop by for a visit.
Yesterday was my birthday, and we had a nice dinner at home. Andrew stopped by and visited, which was cool, and I made my first experimental batch of fudge ever last night. And it turned out pretty well, though I learned a few fudge lessons already.
Our trip ended last Friday, and we got home late last Friday night. After 4 nights in Ottawa, a Via Rail trip to Montreal, and 4 nights there I think Adrian and I were both ready to get back to our own space for a little while. We spent most of our time in Ottawa visiting friends and seeing the sights. Montreal we opted for a museum passport (awesome deal, btw), lots of walking around the downtown and assorted nearby areas, and a couple of movies (Quantum of Solace and Twilight) mostly to avoid more walking! I think we must have walked 6 hours every day on average.
This week is my last week of vacation. The trip helped me realise how much more tired I am getting, and I hope I didn't hold Adrian back too much, but I can't really change anything. All I can try to do is work around it. I think it's going to be pretty hard going back to work, especially when next Monday is the start of our renovations. I'll also have a pile from the last 3 weeks on my desk I'm sure, nevermind that I have to try and get things ready for my replacement (hopefully they'll be interviewing at least, if not actually hiring by the time I get back).
I've been slowly working to clear out the upstairs for the renos, but it hasn't been going all that well. Adrian's been working an awful lot as well since they have a deadline to meet at work, which is making it difficult since there's only so much lifting I can do (which is very little these days when I have to carry these objects down stairs I am not very steady on since if I hold something I most definitely cannot see my feet anymore--a novel, yet terrifying, experience when my centre of balance isn't stable). In any case, let's just say that there's an awful lot to be done that I just can't seem to get done no matter how hard I try.
I wish I had someone around who had the time to help me out.
My family is also throwing a baby shower this Sunday, so it'll be awesome to see lots of people I don't always have a chance to see.
AND I'm thinking of moving my book review blog to another space so that I can more easily access certain administrative details and stick it up on the wordpress site itself. I just can't seem to get this one working all that well remotely, and things haven't been coming together, so it might just be easier to go about things from another angle and import everything from the last one.
In terms of the other angle thing, I'm starting to freak out a little more about the maternity leave budget. These renos are really going to stretch things, but they have to get done... Hard times ahead for the short term anyhow. I suppose I'll have to learn to ration myself and cook more cheaply than we normally do.
In any case, I should go and try to work on stuff. Mostly cause I suck at it ;)