Martini Momma

Good person, bad mom.

2009-12-14T07:51:00-06:00

Happy Monday morning mommas. Wow, Friday seems so long ago. The weekend was jam packed with GOODNESS...

Friday as you know Kath, Crys and myself got our cards read with a long standing renown tarot card reader who is 70 old and tells it like she sees it. Katerina was as usual outstanding. She told me that my personality has a tendency to burn hard and long. And that is how I kicked off the weekend.

Brent and I took the boys to celebrate the holidays with Gramps at his swanky seniors home on Saturday. It was hot rum punch (must get recipe), hors d'oeuvres, red and green slushies, face painting, candy canes and Santa. The kids had a blast.

We also had Brent's work Christmas party which was quaint and delicious and so much fun. Sunday as you know Kath and I delivered 10 hampers which made our hearts feel soooo GOOD. It was a real reminder to me that poverty can be right in your own backyard.

This was the first year that we delivered in the day and that was much better. Mid way through, Kath and I stopped in to Earls and had a warm drink and a snack. That was goodness. It was a chance to sit and chat with my friend. I love how she asks me, "So, what else is going on my friend." That to me is significant because it means we neared catching up. I LOVE this tradition we have.

This week I leave for TO on business for 3 nights. Last Friday as I was tearing G out of my MIL's in a sweating, hot temper tantrum, she looked at me empathetically and said, "Sorry you're missing Hudson's first Christmas concert."

I almost dropped G. It hadn't dawned on me (my flight was booked so long ago) that I could ever miss it. I strapped my screaming toddler in his seat and joined him with matching water works. The concert is for pre-school and it is at 9:45 in the morning on Friday. He will be here and I in an airport (no earlier flights). But you can bet your ass my heart will be in Winnipeg. (Still coping with that one).

Other than work, today is our Christmas celebration with book club. Like, get real - who is this blessed? (another thing my tarot car reader said..."I could give you lucky numbers but it seems you don't need luck. Your life is very full of wealth as it is." That is what I will be telling myself as I choke back a cocktail on the plane home as my boy belts out Rudolf.

Cold Feet

2009-12-13T21:29:02-06:00

The weekend has been busy and full of cold feet every which way. I was very nervous about getting my cards read but the outcome was WOW! I am not sure I can share the fate of my cards on a blog but it left me shaken, excited, sad, happy and a believer. There were things that connected beyond that what you could tell rom a wedding ring or my clothes and mannerisms. I had cold feet and went in skeptic and out a believer.

The rest of the weekend we kept cozy with ordering in Wasabi (or how do I love thee), hockey games and hot tea, holiday baking, a sleepover with our neighbour's kids which had us driving 4 glassy eyed kids through CanaInns Winter Wonderland to Christmas carols and timbits. Kirby and I watched this movie - you will not be able to make it through without bawling if you have kids (that might even extend to boys)

Today, despite cold feet and weather - Brandi and I delivered our record number of hampers to date for the Christmas Cheer Board and warmed the hearts of TEN WInnipeg families. The car was warm, we sipped Vanilla Roobios Misto's laced with Eggnog and discussed life and we offered each of those families a small dose of warmth of their own. The warmth that comes from knowing that at least there will be food for a few weeks to get by the holidays. I recommend it. Nothing warms your heart more:)

Today kicks off three nights of celebrating with many of the amazing women in my life:) I can not wait!

Christmas Cracks

2009-12-11T10:40:34-06:00

Wednesday night, #3 outing for the week, was Ty's christmas concert. My heart was singing as loud as the kids. The first 3 rows all but stood up as we (kindergarten parents, first time concert goers) waved wildly trying to make eye contact with our little people. They rocked it, I didn't cry (saving the tears for Joseph debut). I love watching the one kid who always goes against the grain, turns the opposite way, claps at the worng time, they add much color to a show. You stole my heart...again, my Ty!

By Thursday morning, the cracks were beginning to show in our so far flawless Christmas celebrations. Maggie had 3 late nights in a row, for my girl, 9 is TOO, TOO late. 3 strikes and we're out!

I walked in to daycare yesterday and thought a wild animal had invaded. My Sadie was dressed in the entry way, (not uncommon, the fabulous ladies know when to expect us and always assist with the dressing, the bonus of 3 is that people help us out a lot). Auntie Shauna was there with her 2 kids, 2 daycare workers, such a hub of activity in that little entry way, I didn't notice the missing person. That wild animal like sound from the kitchen continued, screaming, hollering, shrieking, banging into walls, the whole deal. I'm feeling so sorry for the mother of this wild child, must be so embarassing for her. She won't even know what she has coming when she picks up today. It is like a slow dawn, the light is finally turning on. I am that SHE. It is Maggie. OMG. I actually laugh. Have I, too, lost my mind?

I pick her up kicking, screaming and carry her to the car. This is a new experience and I'm not sure what's appropriate, I just know I need to remove her. I fight her arching back and somehow buckle her into the seat. Other kids buckled in and we're off. Apparently, she wanted to wear someone else's boots home. Who knows why? Mad hysteria broke out and that's it. 3 minutes into our ride home with sweat beads on her face from her marathon tantrum and she is FAST ASLEEP. I do wake her at home and send her right to time out. I'm a disciplinarian, haven't you heard.

Needless to say, our trip with Auntie Dana to Bethlehem Live, the living Nativity (live animals and all) was cancelled for the night. We needed early bedtimes, little excitement and a cozy night in our house. We're all bright eyed and bushy tailed looking forward to a very celebratory weekend complete with 2 christmas parties, one sleep over, a wedding, a birthday party and an Imax flick. Too much??

Get on it:)

2009-12-11T08:00:00-06:00

The world has stopped spinning around busy. I caught myself up on 8 loads of laundry and cleaned the jun drawers AND I made it through the day without onr pice of holiday baking. Trust me - one day is a BIG deal. Cookies are the way to my heart and ass:) I am in phase three of P90X and I am trying hard to do it everyday. I feel as though my muscles have gotten bigger under the layer of fat that remains in place fueled by a baking/appetizer addiction. Although, today I justified the fat for the weather - we need fat in Winnipeg (or that will be my excuse when I cave to cookies , a girl can only go so longer.

I realizd that I am way fortunate with the people in my life and I ordered too many Christmas Cards so if you do not get one - Happy Holidays - next year, I promise I will do better. Maybe those email letter people are onto something.

Ahhh, the weekend! Today - Brandi, Crys and I are getting our cards read. It took a bit to convince me but Brandi assured she will not cause my anxiety to flare up. I must admit I am leary and excited wrapped into one.

The rest of the weekend will resume as normal :) Our sitter cancelled for tonight so it is a stay in date (any tips on how to make those work), hockey, hockey, hockey, a sleepover and Christmas extravanganze with Megan and Owen (our friends kids) AND hampers....who is coming?

Rest up we are getting close.

Wanted

2009-12-11T07:03:00-06:00

Motivation. Yep, even just a little would be good. Can you buy that? Shit, I should have put that on my wish list. These days, I can barely get all I need to done and NOTHING extra. Mind you last night I did take the boys to Boston Pizza to meet mom, Crys & G-Girl for dinner. It was a hoot. At one point, I threatened G2 with a call to Santa. Gracie looked terrified and Gage laughed and said, "I talk to him!"

Although I have officially got a chuck of my shopping started and addressed my Christmas cards, I still need to I finish my shopping and plan out some appys. I need to book some sitters and stuff stockings. tasks and even that's a stretch. Truthfully, I feel like staying at home in my flannels and reading blogs all day long with a rum and eggnogg. NO I DON'T HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM. I have kids. Seriously, I'd be a wicked SAHM when the kids are in school.

I am sure many people out there in the blogosphere are in this boat, but I am getting ready to swim. I just need, yep..a push. So, today I am going to try and DO this right. I AM GOING TO PUSH THE LIMITS. Here's what's on my playlist... (who am I kidding playlists are for kids).

Okay, breakfast is going to be COFFEE (yes, I am shelfing tea in light of much needed amp). I have to ACCOMPLISH lots before Kath picks me & Crys to see Katrina, THE best card reader on the planet. Btw - if she gives me my lucky numbers, I'll still blog - only edgier. Ha. That's a blog in itself.

Seriously, I have to see clients, mail Christmas cards, make a SERIOUS dent in my shopping, refrain from EATING so much holiday baking, deliver Pampered Chef orders, oh yeah and get pretty for Brent's office Christmas party. Can you believe that jeans are not considered fancy? Since when? We have a visit from the fat man (hope he can't hear me call him that) at Gramps' seniors home this weekend. We have HAMPERS. You in??? We have a family birthday dinner for Blaine & Lis at my in-laws.

See, I told you I need some amp. OK, I am moving. I am fueled and ready to rock this Friday.

PS - man is that a sexy video. Cover your kids husbands eyes.