I can't get her face out of my mind....

I was going to do another Disney blog today, but changed my mind. Yesterday Val and the girls and I went into the city. I needed to buy a few things and Val was willing to come along for company/help. We were in South Common at a stop light, and all of a sudden, I can see a small woman ( she looked maybe Indian to me) holding a cardboard sin walking in the traffic between stopped cars showing her cardboard sign.

I have to admit, the first thing I did was say "omg" and lock the doors. I am so ashamed that that was my first instinct. Then I saw her sign....it read something to the effect that shje was jobless, had 3 young children and needed money for food. The minute I read the sign, I rolled the window down and handed her $20. She graciously took it. I can't explain how I felt...I was sad for her, but more then that....sad for her children....ashamed at my first reaction and what that may of taught my daughters. And hopeful, that she would be able to buy groceries or maybe a warm coat.

Its sad, that the world we live in makes us think twice about helping each other....the way I look at it, regardless of circumstance, she needed the $20 more then we did.

Day 1...the treck to Southern Cali....

We were up VERY early, like 5amish....I tried to get myself ready before the girls woke up, but that didn't quite work out...at any rate, we made it out the door all together and reasonably happy. Rob and I were more then ready for our large trip trip by the time we hit Leduc, and then the airport. Six huge bags and 2 carts full, not to mention a carry on for each, as well as the stroller...we looked like we were never coming back...ahhh.....just for a minute, to imagine....lol

Thank god we got there ahead of anyone, so traipsing through security was, well....ridiculous. Once on the "other side" the girls settled in for the 2 hours wait. They both did great, as you can see by our smiling faces
Then by the time we got to L.A., we all felt the was Brielle was....like this....
near 40degrees and humid...yuck...but we are there! woot! Tomorrow, some Disneyland deets!!!

We are back from Disneyland!!!

So for the next few days I will be sharing some of our most wonderful memories......now, I need to finish editing pics!

9/11...

I wasn't sure if I really wanted to write about my 9/11 or not...but its been on my mind, so I really believe that is my minds way of telling me that I should.

I was working at westjet. My shift was 6am-6pm. Everything was going along very typically...I remember hearing about the first plane hitting, things were still normal....but then the second one hit.....not normal anymore. Our counter shut down with lines of people waiting to get checked in...many oblivious to what was going on.....I was scared...I had no idea what really happened and just how it would effect the world.

There is so much more I could say, but nothing I will....Innocence is not lost...I know this because it lives with my daughters in our home...

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Wow!

Seriously, what a difference a year makes....last year, on Braila's first day of pre K, she was painfully shy, almost scared. I stayed with her every single day until after the Christmas break. Today, although I could tell she was nervous, she was this wonderfully confident little girl. She didnt need me to stay to reassure her...she went right in, picked up her name tag, and her and her best mate Megan went off together. Can I tell you...it was AMAZING!!!!! Rob and I are amazed at how this once little girl is turning into an engaging, smart, thoughtful big girl. I love you sweetie, you are awesome.

So it is, in fact almost all 4 year olds....

I have to tell you, I really do find comfort in seeing other children have complete melt downs....Don''t get me wrong, my heart goes out to the parent (usually) but there is a moment of ....ahhh it isn't just my child, that goes through my mind.

Braila is at an age where she has a very definite opinion. And in her mind, it is the only one that counts. This trait has obviously come from her dad, as I have always been easy going and certainly not stubborn.

What happened? I'm pretty sure it all fell apart when we taught her to walk and talk....not gonna make that mistake again...

*yawn*...*stretch*

omg...soooo tired...it feels like the past 5 days I have been going non stop. I really haven't but you get the idea. Back and forth to the city...exhausting, and heading back again on Thursday. I've pretty much given up the idea of a transfer until spring (of course now that I've said that, it will happen).

I'm not sure how it happened, but all of a sudden, September is here....to me, August was the longest month EVER! Filled with all sorts of crap we knew was coming but really didn't want to deal with...well, good bye Aug, hello Sept! Val's condo and house close today! woot! (and I do mean that)!
Brayden, my oldest will be 16 this month...16! Seriously?!?! I remember when I turned 16.....
Brielle will be 6 months old on the 10th. How did that time go by so fast?!?!
Feeling my age today.....but loving my life...I wouldn't change it, cause then, it wouldn't be mine...it wouldn't be true...and it would be filled with people that I love and who love me.