Happy 2-4 weekend!

This weekend used to be about lots of beers down range, now it's a time to relax and enjoy, no alcohol involved this year. I remember one time trying to save my money for grub and beer so that the 24th weekend would be a blast instead of a bust. Now I hope all my friends are enjoying a drink or two this weekend, especially Sherry - it's her birthday weekend! She deserves to party.
It is also the twin's first birthday (yesterday). I cannot believe how fast a year can go. Last summer seemed so long, each day unbelievably dragging. Then the days just started to fly by and now the twin are a year old! Happy birthday boys! They are the cutest sweetest children. I am so happy for Jeff and Jennifer. What wonderful parents. What good friends.
I am still getting used to Jason driving. It is joyous and stressful at the same time. Does that make sense? Sometimes I wish I didn't open my mouth every time I felt like saying something but I am realistic in the fact that I am not going to change and that is who I am.

License to Drive

Yesterday Jason walked into the Drive Test Centre and waited patiently 90 mins in a non - first come first served line to be served by a very nice woman who conferred with our point person at the Centre before figuring out how to get Jason his G class license back. Success! Jason was a happy driver again and I turned into a nervous wreck. Why? Well I have been in the "driver's seat" for 11 months now and I kinda liked it. Not the stress, the decisions, the worry. But I like my independence, I like control. Yes I am a control freak to a point. Well I used to be. I tried to control everything until June 23rd last year. Now I jsut try to stay one step ahead of everything and if it all goes to @#%! then I have learned to let it go. Now Jason driving is a wonderful leap in his recovery and a big boost of confidence back in his veins. But I have to let go some more. I am finding that difficult but that's my problem, not his. Of course me giving him orders while he is driving will not work, I tried it yesterday. So how do I get over it? Hopefully time and patience on both our parts will let it happen. When I see him driving I see a man in a bed connected to loads of tubes and machinery driving. I have tried to get that image out of my mind but I just cannot shake it off. At least I have stopped waking up during the night to make sure he's breathing. Yes, I have been that worried and that stressed. That is not good for the both of us either. Relaxing has always been work for me so I will have to work harder. Irony at its finest.
Thank you to everyone who send congrats to Jason and well wishes. He has come a long way and he's worked hard for every bit of it. Your support has helped us make it through it each day. Thank you. XO

Mother's Day - isn't it every day?

You mean it's not Mother's Day every day? How did you spend your day? Jacob is getting treated for Strep throat and scarlet fever so we headed off to the movies today (wasn't that logical?). I wanted to see Hugh Jackman in his birthday suit and the boys wanted to see all the action so we went and saw the new X Men movie. It was excellent! A lot of it took place in the NWT so Jacob was impressed with that. ha
Check out Justin Timberlake's new "Mother Lover" video from SNL - it is perfect for today! ha

Mother's Day is coming!

OK the big day is coming up - you know what it is. My question is "What do you send the two best Mom's for Mother's Day? Whatever we send will not do them justice. My mother raised a big mouthed independent loyal honest woman and I am grateful for that. If I never had those traits I would not have gotten through this past year like I did so Mom - thank you. Nothing beats a mother's support, it is never ending. And my mother-in-law (which does not do Audrey justice) is the best Mom-in-law on the planet. I am sure of that. What woman could live with me for 3 1/2 months through the worst and best circumstances of our lives and still like me? Audrey. There is nothing she would not for me. Thank you Audrey. I hope I am being a good Mom to Jacob like you both were and are to your children. You are not only the best mothers but also the best grandmothers. XO