National Blog Posting Month

Well, I tried National Novel Writing Month back in November and didn’t make it so far. I started late and got 10 000 words into my novel and then decided it was WAY too intellectual so I scraped it and made it another 10 000 words into a second, much more fun, idea. Close to 20 000 words…not bad but a long way from that 50 000 word goal! So, I’m giving it another go but instead the goal is to publish a blog post every day for a month (any month). It should be manageable considering I used to, once upon a time, post quite regularly.

I moaned and complained about this blog not being what I anticipated anymore so now I’m going to do something to change that! (Thanks Tim from TOS…visit his blog here!)

To find out more about National Blog Posting Month please visit http://www.nablopomo.com/ .

National Blog Posting Month

Well, I tried National Novel Writing Month back in November and didn’t make it so far. I started late and got 10 000 words into my novel and then decided it was WAY too intellectual so I scraped it and made it another 10 000 words into a second, much more fun, idea. Close to 20 000 words…not bad but a long way from that 50 000 word goal! So, I’m giving it another go but instead the goal is to publish a blog post every day for a month (any month). It should be manageable considering I used to, once upon a time, post quite regularly.

I moaned and complained about this blog not being what I anticipated anymore so now I’m going to do something to change that! (Thanks Tim from TOS…visit his blog here!)

To find out more about National Blog Posting Month please visit http://www.nablopomo.com/ .

Christmas Overview

We had a lovely time and hope you did as well!

Waiting patiently to dig in to our snacks on Christmas Eve!

Keeping it easy for the pregnant lady!

Presents!

Christmas bunch…..

….it was YUMMY!!

Liam loves his new DS game….it is driving Mommy crazy!

Morgaine’s favorite gifts!

Not a bad looking turkey!

Christmas Supper

Christmas Overview

We had a lovely time and hope you did as well!

Waiting patiently to dig in to our snacks on Christmas Eve!

Keeping it easy for the pregnant lady!

Presents!

Christmas bunch…..

….it was YUMMY!!

Liam loves his new DS game….it is driving Mommy crazy!

Morgaine’s favorite gifts!

Not a bad looking turkey!

Christmas Supper

24 Weeks-Growing, Growing, Growing….

One day early last week, I spent the night awake because I could not be comfortable because of round ligament pain. Every movement hurt as everything stretched and grew…..really, REALLY grew!!

I’m very, very suddenly looking like I am closer to 37 weeks than 24! I feel absolutely humongous! I don’t make my babies small but this is ridiculous. Not only am I looking really pregnant, but I am feeling really pregnant. Breathing and eating have already become difficult and sleeping has definitely become interesting with my nest of pillows. I’m thinking I will have to find a bed of my own soon as more and more pillows make their way into the bed! Poor Mike!

We are still waiting for confirmation on whether or not I will be able to use a midwife for the remainder of the pregnancy. Two midwives are required to attend a home birth and the second midwife is due to be away around my due date so they are unsure as to whether or not they’ll still be able to take me. I am also not in their jurisdiction and they have not been taking client from “away” since the new regulations have come into place. I should hear back from them on the 11th of January with news on whether of not they think they can help me out. As of now, my appointment in their area has been put on hold.

Only time will tell….

I continue to feel pretty good but am ready to have a “final” plan in place as to the birth…

I will let you know more as soon as I know!

24 Weeks-Growing, Growing, Growing….

One day early last week, I spent the night awake because I could not be comfortable because of round ligament pain. Every movement hurt as everything stretched and grew…..really, REALLY grew!!

I’m very, very suddenly looking like I am closer to 37 weeks than 24! I feel absolutely humongous! I don’t make my babies small but this is ridiculous. Not only am I looking really pregnant, but I am feeling really pregnant. Breathing and eating have already become difficult and sleeping has definitely become interesting with my nest of pillows. I’m thinking I will have to find a bed of my own soon as more and more pillows make their way into the bed! Poor Mike!

We are still waiting for confirmation on whether or not I will be able to use a midwife for the remainder of the pregnancy. Two midwives are required to attend a home birth and the second midwife is due to be away around my due date so they are unsure as to whether or not they’ll still be able to take me. I am also not in their jurisdiction and they have not been taking client from “away” since the new regulations have come into place. I should hear back from them on the 11th of January with news on whether of not they think they can help me out. As of now, my appointment in their area has been put on hold.

Only time will tell….

I continue to feel pretty good but am ready to have a “final” plan in place as to the birth…

I will let you know more as soon as I know!

Opps, We’ve Done it Again….Maybe

As you know we have a soft spot for cats in need. Remember George? Remember Mama?

Well, here is the newest addition.

Mike showed up on the doorstep at noon with this kitty in his arms and I couldn’t turn them away. One of his elderly clients had been feeding this cat outside for a while but noticed that it was getting more and more matted signaling that she no longer had an owner. Of course, kind hearted Mike decided we could take her in for now. Hey, what’s one more cat when you already have four, right?

Anyways, it is our intention that she be a short term boarder until we find a suitable home for her so if any of you wonderful kindhearted Capers out there would like a kitty we do have one available. She seems to really, really patient and affectionate. I think she would be good with the other kitties but right now we do have her separated from the rest of the gang. She has a couple little sores from being outside fending for herself for a while but they look like they will heal well with a bit of time.

Certainly feel free to let us know if you or someone you know would like to open your home to her. Until then, we are the proud (crazy?) owners of FIVE cats!!

Opps, We’ve Done it Again….Maybe

As you know we have a soft spot for cats in need. Remember George? Remember Mama?

Well, here is the newest addition.

Mike showed up on the doorstep at noon with this kitty in his arms and I couldn’t turn them away. One of his elderly clients had been feeding this cat outside for a while but noticed that it was getting more and more matted signaling that she no longer had an owner. Of course, kind hearted Mike decided we could take her in for now. Hey, what’s one more cat when you already have four, right?

Anyways, it is our intention that she be a short term boarder until we find a suitable home for her so if any of you wonderful kindhearted Capers out there would like a kitty we do have one available. She seems to really, really patient and affectionate. I think she would be good with the other kitties but right now we do have her separated from the rest of the gang. She has a couple little sores from being outside fending for herself for a while but they look like they will heal well with a bit of time.

Certainly feel free to let us know if you or someone you know would like to open your home to her. Until then, we are the proud (crazy?) owners of FIVE cats!!

Wishing you a Blessed Solstice

You darkness, that I come from,
I love you more than all the fires
that fence in the world,
for the fire makes
a circle of light for everyone,
and then no one outside learns of you.

But the darkness pulls in everything;
shapes and fires, animals and myself,
how easily it gathers them!—
powers and people—
and it is possible a great energy
is moving near me.
I have faith in nights.
- Rainer Maria Rilke, On Darkness

On this shortest day of the year take a moment to reflect on the darkness but then gracefully and graciously step into the light of a new day. Embrace those around you and celebrate a new dawn, a new light, a new day. Many blessing to you and yours as you celebrate solstice and Christmas with those that are dear to you and much love and light as you head into a new year filled with new beginnings.

Namaste….Blessed Be

Wishing you a Blessed Solstice

You darkness, that I come from,
I love you more than all the fires
that fence in the world,
for the fire makes
a circle of light for everyone,
and then no one outside learns of you.

But the darkness pulls in everything;
shapes and fires, animals and myself,
how easily it gathers them!—
powers and people—
and it is possible a great energy
is moving near me.
I have faith in nights.
- Rainer Maria Rilke, On Darkness

On this shortest day of the year take a moment to reflect on the darkness but then gracefully and graciously step into the light of a new day. Embrace those around you and celebrate a new dawn, a new light, a new day. Many blessing to you and yours as you celebrate solstice and Christmas with those that are dear to you and much love and light as you head into a new year filled with new beginnings.

Namaste….Blessed Be