Witnessed another example of poor road etiquette today on the ride home from work.
There was a line of cars waiting for the light to change at a busy intersection. A jeep was trying to creep up ahead into the right lane by bumping up onto the sidewalk. The jeep couldn't get ahead due to an electrical pole on the sidewalk and I couldn't get past the jeep because it was now taking up room on the road and the sidewalk.
When the light changed I managed to get ahead and cross the intersection. The jeep drives along side me and then passes me and then cuts me off by taking a sharp right turn into a parking lot. No signaling whatsoever and I slammed the brakes hard enough for passers by to notice.
Watch out jeep. You're an accident waiting to happen.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Money not well spent
When did I get to be so bad at returning books to the library on time? I used to have an excellent return record and now I currently have a $2.70 fine on my account for this week alone. I wouldn't be surprised if I've already paid over $10 this year.
Zut alors!
I either need to borrow less, or work out a better system for returning them. The library is getting to be too expensive!
Zut alors!
I either need to borrow less, or work out a better system for returning them. The library is getting to be too expensive!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Little Miss Bamm-Bamm
Of all the DVDs in the house, little Miss Bamm-Bamm managed to break the one that doesn't belong to us.
Zut alors!
Replacement fee = $15 + late book fee = $15.87. Most expensive trip to the library ever.
Zut alors!
Replacement fee = $15 + late book fee = $15.87. Most expensive trip to the library ever.
Friday, July 9, 2010
2 going on teenage
Just a month shy of 2 1/2 and my daughter is a already showing signs of teenage behaviour. This morning before waking her I opened the drapes in her room to let some light in. She groaned and grumbled and finally mumbled "Mmmhmm...it's too bright". Is she going to be one of those teens that goes to bed a 4am and wakes at 4pm?
Lately she's been saying that she "needs privacy" while in the bathroom. We haven't been pushing the potty training, but we're thrilled that she has been telling us that she "has to go". Actually, she tells us about 50% of the time, but we're still thrilled non the less. So now when she's sitting on the toilet she'll ask for a book to read, say "I need privacy" which is our cue to leave the bathroom and close the door.
At a few minute intervals we'll check in to which she usually replies "I'm not finished yet". After about the 3rd or 4th time she'll decide she's done and we can move on to hand washing.
I think being in the bathroom by herself gives her a sense of maturity and independence. After all, that's what all the big kids do.
I think we're going to have to get the basement toilet fixed in the next few years if we want to keep the peace in this household!
Lately she's been saying that she "needs privacy" while in the bathroom. We haven't been pushing the potty training, but we're thrilled that she has been telling us that she "has to go". Actually, she tells us about 50% of the time, but we're still thrilled non the less. So now when she's sitting on the toilet she'll ask for a book to read, say "I need privacy" which is our cue to leave the bathroom and close the door.
At a few minute intervals we'll check in to which she usually replies "I'm not finished yet". After about the 3rd or 4th time she'll decide she's done and we can move on to hand washing.
I think being in the bathroom by herself gives her a sense of maturity and independence. After all, that's what all the big kids do.
I think we're going to have to get the basement toilet fixed in the next few years if we want to keep the peace in this household!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Working on it
Ok, so the painting isn't complete, but it's getting there! I just have to touch up some patches on the walls and go over the door frames and then the kitchen will be done! And then the wall hangings and shelves go up...
Received a lovely orchid and potted flower from M & M for Mother's day that adds to the decor. It's so nice to fianlly have the counter space to put plants on. I hope I can keep this orchid alive for longer than a few weeks.
Speaking of plants, we've had a ton of rain and lots of sun this month so I'm hoping the seeds will grow. I think I may need to sprinkle some more seed in the front yard though. I have a feeling some of it may have gotten washed away.
Tired now, so off to bed.
Received a lovely orchid and potted flower from M & M for Mother's day that adds to the decor. It's so nice to fianlly have the counter space to put plants on. I hope I can keep this orchid alive for longer than a few weeks.
Speaking of plants, we've had a ton of rain and lots of sun this month so I'm hoping the seeds will grow. I think I may need to sprinkle some more seed in the front yard though. I have a feeling some of it may have gotten washed away.
Tired now, so off to bed.
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