Friday Confessional

Linking up with Mamarazzi for the first time for Friday Confessional:

I confess that my boss gave me two chocolate chip cookies to take home for Piper - and I just secretly ate both of them while she was in a meeting.

I confess that I haven't spent much time doing actual work but playing with my new blackberry.

I confess that I'm really looking forward to having a week off and spending it with Piper - but I'm a little nervous that she is going to get bored with me by Tuesday.

I confess that I haven't paid my dentist bill from last month yet, and I have to go back next week to get a cavity filled.

Now it's your turn... Link up with Mamarazzi and let me know what your confessions are this week?

Blackberry!

I finally have my very own blackberry, thanks to the greatest husband, ever!

This is what my new phone looks like.

Not sure how much work, I'll actually get done today. I'm to pre-occupied learning about my new toy!

Knitted Tank Top

Finally! A picture of Piper wearing her tank top. She has worn it out a few places, and I'm the first to brag that I made it. I've been getting alot of compliments.

Knitted Tank top by ME!

I've been kind of slacking on the whole knitting thing - but I refuse to let it go. It's a hobby I like... I'm currently in the mist of making Ruby a cute headband...hopefully, I'll get my ass in gear and get it finished shortly.

I miss judge the amount of yarn I needed for Piper tank top, so I'm thinking my next few projects will be in all the same color... so don't be surprised when you see Ruby's headband

Potty Mouth Piper

While eating pizza Sunday night, Piper dropped her slice of pizza on the floor.

She looked down at it, looked up at Chris and said 'f*ck' and then she looked down again at her pizza on the floor and repeated the word 'f*ck' while picking it up.

Chris and I didn't say anything because we didn't want her to think it was funny or anything but man oh man, she's swearing and she is using in it the right context. Just keeping my fingers crossed that she doesn't start saying it at daycare.

My favorite Girls

A daughter grows up to be a friend - author unknown

A sister is like having a best friend that you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll always be there - Amy Li

Piper is of course is my pride and joy. I love the little person she is becoming. I can't believe how funny and sweet she already is and she is only 2 years old. The greatest decision I've ever made was the decision to become a Mom!

Lena is by far my best friend and always will be. She is the person, I can laugh and cry with. She was by my side on the happiest days of my life and she was there on some tough days! It's not always peaches and creams but it always makes us closer.

Piper and her god-mother :D

Ruby is my little gem (literally, my birth stone is a Ruby) and she knows it. I love that as soon as I walk into the room, I hear her little Muppet voice and a big 'Auntie Amanda, I love you'. Ruby is definitely my favorite niece! (which I can say without offending anyone because she is technically my only niece)

My god-daughter Ruby

My Mom - I love my mom - I might not say it or show it like I should. We have an unusual relationship. We like to hang out together but can only take each other in small doses - maybe it's because we are so much alike. She is definitely a great mom. This is going to sound so sappy BUT if I can be half the mom she has been to Lena, Doug and I, will be pleased with myself.

My Mommy and I



Lastnight, Piper asked to watch her Dora movie and while she was watching the episode I was doing a few things around the house. The episode she was watching was the one where Dora becomes a big sister. From the other room I could hear Piper singing along to the song, 'i'm going to be a big sister'.

Out of complete curiosity, I sat down and had the following conversation with Piper:

Me: Piper do you want mommy to have a baby
Piper: Piper not baby, me big guurl.
Me: I know that! Does Piper want to be a Big Sister
Piper: Ummm *while tapping her chin*, nope! My mommy! and gives me a big hug.

I guess I don't have to worry about her asking for any baby anytime soon.

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

- That today is hump day - which means the week is almost over.
- That is nice and hot out!
-I'm lovin' that Piper doesn't have to wear a diaper in this heat

But, most of all I'm thrilled that Chris will be going straight to the CLSC tonight to have his nasty cough checked out. He's had man cold for the last 3 weeks, and if I have to listen to him cough non-stop for 30mins at 2am once more, I predict divorce in our future (completely joking) - and of course, I'm hoping it's nothing serious!

Relay For Life 2011

This year I took on the responsibility as Team Captain and put together a great team. I'm so proud and happy about the great work my team 'The Chest Club' did! For our first year, we brought in with our pledge money and luminaries money $1980.00!! Hopefully, next year we will be able to top that!!!

From the time the relay started at 7pm until 7am, two members from our team were constantly on the path walking!!! A few our team members took a well deserve nap but we did (incl myself) have some real troopers that stayed up the entire 12 hours. Afterall, cancer never sleeps!

The Chest Club - 2011

During the check presentation, not sure if it was the lack of sleep or the generosity of the people from our community but the Pontiac Relay for Life was able to raise a grand total of 102, 127.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society. We surpass our goal that was placed of $90,000.00. I was definitely getting choked up and my eyes started to fill with tears!