Our 6 skids of tile and cement arrived on a huge truck, very efficient delivery guy, he works independently with the tile company. He manoeuvred the BIG truck past the large garbage bin like nothing. Luckily the rain held up after it poured this morning. He levered everything into the garage. The contractor arrived immediately after with 5 or 6 guys to start lifting the tiles a (50 pound)box at a time to the basement. Maybe I won't have to park outside for 2 weeks.
K's cross country was cancelled today.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
More egg cookies
I did my morning shopping in the pouring rain, it's that kind of day today. I went back to the T&T Chinese supermarket to get L some more egg cookies. I also got some baked chinese buns, they were still warm and great for quick lunches. K requested chicken winglets for supper. I also stopped by Costco and ended up buying a new Nigella Express cookbook. I ran into a friend there.
We're waiting for our tiles to be delivered today and trying to figure out where they will end up getting stored. The electricians are here installing the actual pot lights, and electrical outlets.
K said he would text message me if his cross country practice got rained out after school and I have to arrange for L's in-car driving lessons soon. Wonder what's a good time for them to pick her up? She told me there are 2 more elaborate sweet 16 parties coming up.
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We're waiting for our tiles to be delivered today and trying to figure out where they will end up getting stored. The electricians are here installing the actual pot lights, and electrical outlets.
K said he would text message me if his cross country practice got rained out after school and I have to arrange for L's in-car driving lessons soon. Wonder what's a good time for them to pick her up? She told me there are 2 more elaborate sweet 16 parties coming up.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
University Fair
Another busy day. Took my mom to a liver specialist for a checkup (they're all busy) then we did a quick follow-up ultrasound and blood test, but there went most of the day. She has a fatty liver, as does one of my sisters, maybe we all do. The cream in my coffee won't help!
I'm making some quick breaded pork chops and baking some potato wedges for today's meal.
They vacuumed and cleaned the basement floor today. The painter started and we're all primed. The closets will be spray painted calming cream (hope they don't have problems finding my colour). The main ceilings will be spray painted white to match the potlights, then the walls will be hand-painted calming cream.
The university fair yesterday was worthwhile and very crowded, so there will be lots of competition for university entrance. If you have an over 90 average you're automatically entered for scholarships at some of the top universities, over 95 is even better. It was a good opportunity for L to inquire about class sizes and the different programs offered. I'm glad she still has next year to fine tune this process, it can be overwhelming. You have to make special visits to out-of-province universities, yesterday was just Ontario universities. I think even K got something out of this experience. We were talking about which cousin or which friend goes to what university.
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I'm making some quick breaded pork chops and baking some potato wedges for today's meal.
They vacuumed and cleaned the basement floor today. The painter started and we're all primed. The closets will be spray painted calming cream (hope they don't have problems finding my colour). The main ceilings will be spray painted white to match the potlights, then the walls will be hand-painted calming cream.
The university fair yesterday was worthwhile and very crowded, so there will be lots of competition for university entrance. If you have an over 90 average you're automatically entered for scholarships at some of the top universities, over 95 is even better. It was a good opportunity for L to inquire about class sizes and the different programs offered. I'm glad she still has next year to fine tune this process, it can be overwhelming. You have to make special visits to out-of-province universities, yesterday was just Ontario universities. I think even K got something out of this experience. We were talking about which cousin or which friend goes to what university.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Busy Day
We're trying to rush out of the house this morning to go downtown to a University Fair. Then we're off to M's sister's place in the afternoon as she's hosting a function in honour of a visiting relative. I'm trying to get someone to tape 'The Amazing Race' season premiere for me tonight in case we miss it!
Of course, the big news is Paul Newman's passing away recently. He's an icon.
Of course, the big news is Paul Newman's passing away recently. He's an icon.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Drywall phase completed
We went to the hardware store this morning to buy some faucets and take advantage of a scratch and save discount this weekend. Then we went to buy a new stove and refrigerator for the basement. There are a myriad of choices and features so you kind of try to stay within budget and pick the features most important to you (energy star rating, size, etc.) The drywall taping and sanding was completed this afternoon so I should go take some pictures.
The kids are doing homework and I'm joining a friend for a walk although it's a bit rainy today. Later on this evening, we're going to a friend's daughter's Sweet 16 dinner/dance. It says casual dress, but I still have to decide on something to wear. I usually do that just before I leave, no fuss. We got her an itunes gift card as L had asked her what she wants.
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The kids are doing homework and I'm joining a friend for a walk although it's a bit rainy today. Later on this evening, we're going to a friend's daughter's Sweet 16 dinner/dance. It says casual dress, but I still have to decide on something to wear. I usually do that just before I leave, no fuss. We got her an itunes gift card as L had asked her what she wants.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Retouched
I'm taking my mom to a doctor's appointment this glorious morning. It's nice to see the trees as they start to turn colour. I wish I could identify one of my favourite coloured shrubs as I drive along. I have this tree that took root at the side of my house and it's grown really fast. It looks great outside my kitchen window but the worry is how big it will become. I tried to identify it in my book of trees and shrubs, but the best I could guess was 'cork tree'. It has a soft bark. I don't see anything with similar leaves on my walk.
L's school photos came out beautifully this year, the threaded eyebrows gave her a look of sophistication. The funny part is, she says we should have paid $6 extra to have them re-touched, she could've looked totally blemish free like her friend that subscribed to this extra feature. Then K sends me a text message yesterday 'mom, could you drop off my Ipod shuffle by 4pm so that I can use it for cross country after school'. I told him he has to remember to pack stuff like that, as that's not exactly considered an emergency. Apparently his friend's mom did that so he figured it was a reasonable request!
It seems the young guy that worked on our basement for the first 3 weeks has been fired from his job. He screwed up one time too many, just our luck to have been saddled with him, very sloppy handiwork. They had to re-do our shower work yesterday including breaking the cement as it was done incorrectly.
Our street is so busy today, the neighbours seem to be doing some kind of interlocking/paving, so there's a big truck outside our house, just what we need in addition to all the people coming here.
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L's school photos came out beautifully this year, the threaded eyebrows gave her a look of sophistication. The funny part is, she says we should have paid $6 extra to have them re-touched, she could've looked totally blemish free like her friend that subscribed to this extra feature. Then K sends me a text message yesterday 'mom, could you drop off my Ipod shuffle by 4pm so that I can use it for cross country after school'. I told him he has to remember to pack stuff like that, as that's not exactly considered an emergency. Apparently his friend's mom did that so he figured it was a reasonable request!
It seems the young guy that worked on our basement for the first 3 weeks has been fired from his job. He screwed up one time too many, just our luck to have been saddled with him, very sloppy handiwork. They had to re-do our shower work yesterday including breaking the cement as it was done incorrectly.
Our street is so busy today, the neighbours seem to be doing some kind of interlocking/paving, so there's a big truck outside our house, just what we need in addition to all the people coming here.
News
Kids want to be included in own health care: study
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Small Indulgences continued
Here are the little chocolate treats I was talking about, the kit kats are all gone!
Here is one of those steamed BBQ pork buns I had for lunch
Here is one of those steamed BBQ pork buns I had for lunch
Here are the fresh dates I bought. They're sweet and crunchy and taste just like a date!
Simple Chinese egg (soft) cookies
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