Thursday, January 28, 2010

Keeping Busy

Well the weather was great for awhile but has turned cold again. However we didn't get dumped on like Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We were treated to the thickest frost I had ever seen. Took some pictures of the girls shaking the trees and letting the frost fall on them. It has been an adjustment getting back into the swing of things, and my palm treo phone with calendar has become my best friend again.
Matt is keeping busy with his exercises and looks so much stronger. His acne has really come along way and I hope we can start doing laser treatments for the scarring. He is going to the Red Deer College in February to sign up for classes. I think he is leaning towards history for now. They are also signing up for the handi bus. When he lived out here the bus wouldn't come for him but now that he is in the city he arranges for transport at a minimal cost. Matt can't just phone them on the spur of the moment however he books a week or so ahead of time and then he has more freedom to travel. Dad left back to Sask. last week so Matt is dependent on a hired driver or myself again.
Today they are going to Fabricland to pick out material for his pants. A lady mom knows will sew some pants for him with velcro in the front so he has an easier time with self catheterization. Then off for his bath in Innisfail. We still haven't arranged for anything in Red Deer yet, and the sliding tub chair they tried out was again too short for Matt's height.
Jonmarie and Shaunie love to go to Matt's house when I work after school to play Wii. There is a no TV rule at our house during the week and they get spoiled when the go to Uncle Matt's!
Grandma is enjoying more extra curricular activities and has been going for supper with some of the ladies from school. It is like trying to pull teeth for her to do something for herself. Tonight she is booked for a massage and then supper again, and she keeps thinking she should cancel because I will have to go a watch Matt and take him with me to Jonmarie's swimming lesson. Like she doesn't help me at the drop of a hat!
I think Auntie Karen is coming in the middle of February to visit and I booked them for pedicures at the spa for the Friday. Nice treat when the winter blues are getting you down. So remember, if family comes and visit I will treat you so let that be an incentive to come down! We have an extra room again and so does mom.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Everything sounds like it is coming along nicely and I am soooo glad my sister is getting out and enjoying herself...Matt I know that you would be her encourager all the way!!!!!
YES I am so excited to be going to Calgary/RedDeer for 5 whole nights LOL...WOW I didn't know about the pedicures so now I am really ready to go...HA
For all who knew Blanche Smith from Weekes, she passed away today...She will surely be remembered by so many as an awesome woman & teacher

Take care everyone and love you all
See you soon!!!!
Aunty Karen & Uncle Neil

Anonymous said...

Can I come too Shelley......maybe Auntie Karen will put me in her suitcase. I have only had a pedicure once so that would be a treat. Uncle & I are going to Cuba for a week in February. Can't wait.....even if I'm not crazy about flying.

The weather here is COLD right now and we have had a fair amount of snow but nothing too bad.

We are going to Blanche's funeral on Monday. She was my absolute favorite teacher and I always enjoyed seeing her over the years. I wish your mom could come too. I miss that sister of mine.....tell her to get a land line so I don't have to call her cell.

So happy to hear that you are looking at college classes Matthew. That is so exciting and you will do fine. The first few days will be the hardest and then you will be an old pro at it....and just think of all the pretty girls that will be there.

We enjoyed all your pictures on facebook Shelley. What an interesting country Africa is. Thanks for keeping up with the blog.

Take care and love to you all.

Love Auntie Sandy & Uncle Orest

Anonymous said...

OH NO Mrs Smith was my best teacher many years ago, so sad to hear of her passing. Sure glad to hear everything is going well there for you's. Take Care From Bev K.