My Amazing Husband

For my praise post this week I want to thank God for my amazing husband!

E has been so wonderful during my return to work. Working hard all day only to pick up the boys on his way home, to make them dinner, get them ready for bed and read stories. E doesn't stop there as he has made sure to stay on top of the never ending pile of laundry to ensure we all have clean clothes to wear. After putting on laundry, E makes sure the kitchen is clean and makes my lunch for the next day! E has often stayed up until past midnight in order to get everything done.
How blessed am I to have such an awesome husband?

This morning E woke up with me at 5:30 (actually he got up before me) to put my lunch together because he was too tired the night before.

E has also been so understanding. Coming off my set of 4 night shifts, I was so tired. E didn't care that I didn't have dinner ready when he came, nor that I left the house a mess with puzzle pieces everywhere, toy trains, books and blankies (okay, maybe that wasn't me, but I didn't get B to pick them up until after Daddy got home). When I went to bed at 8pm the other night, E selflessly let me sleep while he folded laundry and cleaned up after dinner.

So praise be to God for giving me such a great man. And praise be to E for all his hard work, perserverance and love. Thank you E!

Over due blog entry

Needless to say, now that I'm back to work, I have less time to myself. Consiquently, my blog has suffered.

My first few 'real' days back at work went well. I have to admit, I actually enjoyed being back at work. Other than thinking about my boys every now and then, my day was filled with adult interaction. I didn't sing ABCDs or Twinkle Twinkle once. I didn't play with play doh and the only thing I had to worry about come lunch time, was that I actually got a lunch break. I enjoyed being an adult again.
Now I'm enjoying my week off and we are heading home from a few relaxing days at the cottage with my boys and parents. My job has it's perks!

This weekend I start my first night shifts since my return to work. I am not really looking forward to working nights again. The transition I dread is the part where I attempt to sleep during the day. My body resists by waking me up every hour, and even after 8 hours of being in bed, I get up feeling unrested.

Once again I have to praise God for giving me a job I love, even with the night shifts. So many people work at jobs that they hate, and others don't have jobs at all. I'm so greatful for the blessings in my life and for my bed the morning after a night shift.

5 years of marriage

My husband and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage today. In some ways five years seems like such a short period of time, yet in others, an eternity. Like any marriage we have had our ups and downs, but through it all, E has been an amazing husband who has loved me and supported me. E is caring, and selfless, always putting his own needs last. E is a great father to our two boys, very involved and spends as much time with them as he can. E has stood by me and allowed me to chase my dreams, even working two jobs for the first year of our marriage. Also, E willingly drove an hour and a half to and from work every day, for three years, so we could live with my parents while I finished school.
I could not ask for a better husband and friend.
I am also looking forward to the rest of our marriage, as 'they' say the first 5 years are the hardest. So here's to marriage getting easier!! ;)

Happy Anniversary Sweet Heart!

Happy Canada Day

(Photo: June 3, 2009 - Canada Flag, not so windy day)

To all Canadians out there - home or abroad - Happy Canada Day!! This post is meant to wish you a happy Canada day and is doubling as my praise post.
So I had my first real shift back at work yesterday. It didn't take me long to remember that I LOVE my job. It was tough to be away from my boys, wondering what they were both up to and how well they were coping without me, but I knew they were in good hands. I felt at home at work and even a bit glad to be back. Given the choice, I think I would still choose to be a full-time Mom and only work part-time, but I don't think I could ever give up my job completly.

God is good, and I am reminded that He has put me EXACTLY where He wants me to be. On that note, I'm glad that place is Canada! What an amazing country we live in. And this amazing country wouldn't be anywhere as great if it weren't for those who bought our freedom. Those who fought and those who fought and gave their lives. I am thankful for the men and woman who continue to defend our country. I am thankful to my Grandfather who fought in WWII and to those who fought along with him. To those who lost their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, sibling - thank you - your loved one paid for my freedom, and the freedom my children enjoy.

Happy Canada Day.