And That’s….the Truth

My husband’s job is a very dangerous job. He is the senior mechanic for his job and he works on a lot of really big equipment. Some of the equipment that he fixes and maintains are scissor lifts, booms, and forklifts. So he has to be extremely careful while he is working. It is his company’s policy that he wears safety vests, safety glasses, a hard hat and steel toed boots. Because of his dangerous job, I am constantly worried about him every day all day. I really don’t breathe a sigh of relief until I hear that truck pull up in the driveway. Some days I really wish he would find another job, but since he is happy with where he is at, I don’t relay my fears to him.

Last week while my husband was home on vacation quite a bit of “stuff” went down at his place of employment. His manager was let go and the rest of the staff was informed that the head office would be looking at everything that has been going on at this particular branch. Well that got a lot of the guys just a bit nervous. Some of them have been looking elsewhere for employment and one of the guys even applied for a job motorhome towing. My husband isn’t worried as he is quite confident that he has been doing his job. But you just never know what to expect this days so I have told him that he should probably keep his eyes and ears open. I hope he doesn’t loose his job, but time will tell in these matters.

The weekend is looming right ahead of me and I have so much work that I need to get done before it arrives. This is one of our long weekends here in Canada so my husband will be home for an extra day which will mean that my routine will get all messed up. So over the next couple of days I really need to get some work done. When he’s home, I can’t seem to get much accomplished so I try to get everything done while he’s working. But on Monday he will be home as well so that will put a cramp in my style. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with him. But, I sure like it when he’s off to his job.

Well it’s official. My oldest son will be home in two weeks. The reason why I am extremely excited about this event, is that he moved away two years and has not been home since. So him coming home is a pretty big deal to the entire family. And his timing couldn’t be more perfect. In a couple of weeks time, both his younger sister and younger brother have a birthday. He will be arriving just before their big days. So this is why I am extremely pleased that my oldest son will be stopping by.

Although we just went through a major thunderstorm this morning, we have decided that we are going to take the kids camping this weekend anyway. We are supposed to get a little bit of rain over the weekend, but we are still going to take the chance. I really don’t know how much fun my husband and I will have, but I’m sure the kids will have fun even if we have to camp in the rain. So this means I won’t be around much this weekend and will have to tell you all about the best diet pills on the market the first of next week.

So have a great weekend all!

Father’s day is right around the corner. And no, I don’t have a gift for my husband bought yet. I know, I know I am a serious procrastinator. But, I have put it off long enough and have decided that today is the day when I am going to purchase his gift. So I went to a site that I frequent often and that site can be found over at Coupon Trunk.com. This site is amazing. They supply all kinds of coupons for all sorts of stores. So I have decided to see what I can find in the way of a coupon for the WalMart that is in town. I’m never disappointed when I got to this site and usually can find any type of coupon that I’m searching for. So, I’m off to do a little shopping. Wish me luck!

I can’t imagine knowing anybody who isn’t up for a party. The place where we take the kids camping is having their annual Mardi Gras pary and we have already received our Mardi Gras Invitations. We have never been invited to a Mardi Gras party, so we were quite happy to receive our Mardi Gras Party Invitations. I don’t know who was more excited about the invitations Mardi Gras the kids or my husband and I. But this really does sound like a good time so in a couple of weeks time we will be going to our first Mardi Gras party. I’ll be sure to let you all know how we make out.

Well today is finally Friday! And it’s supposed to be a gorgeous weekend! We are expecting highs in the upper 20′s with lots of sunshine to go around. And since I don’t work weekends any longer, I’m going to get to enjoy this weekend to the fullest. We haven’t made any concrete plans yet. We don’t know if we will be taking the kids camping. Or we may just stay home and do some of the yard work that so desperately needs to get done. My husband brought home a couple of pressure washers from work and has plans for him and my youngest son to do some pretty heavy cleaning in the near future. But, whatever we end up doing, I’m sure we will have a whole lot of fun this weekend.

I hope you all have a super weekend!

So guys. How was your Mother’s day?? Mine was great! Although I did have to work the breakfast shift yesterday morning, all in all it was a great mother’s day. The kids really did try to be good. LOL We had a special supper and spent a quiet afternoon and evening together. And I heard from my oldest son as well. So, all in all it was a pretty good day. Hopefully yours was as well.

My youngest son really misses his older brother. Almost two years ago my oldest son moved away and hasn’t been home since. My daughter does miss her brother, but my youngest son is constantly asking me when he’s coming home to visit. Well last week he sent him an e-mail and asked him when was he coming home for a visit. My oldest son e-mailed him back and told him it would be sometime this summer. Then he also answered his other questions as to whether or not he has gotten married, has a girlfriend or needs to send out any birth announcements. Some of the things kids will think of, will amuse you. But now the kid is happy. His older brother is coming home for a visit and he is now counting the days.