Seasons change...and so do many things!

Wow, where did September and October go?

Like most probably felt, September and October were a whirlwind! The leaves and temperature both are changing and so are many things in our lives.

Both kids in school full time and new activities, renos in full swing(hence my blog output, too much demo around me!), license letter received, another visit to MacMaster, new "manny" arrived and dealing with continuing changes in day to day living! Whew!

September began with school. Ben in grade 2, Sarah began JK, full time. It was quite an adjustment sending Sarah off...not for her but for me! Believe or not,  I'm coming up on two years of being at home, and not having my "lunch buddy" around all of a sudden was maybe a shock I wasn't ready for and just more damn change!
Both kids enjoying school and new activities. Ben back at hockey and doing some hip hop dancing, Sarah in jazz so we see some new moves from both every week. Sarah currently hooked on 2 CD's in her room, Black Eyed Peas and Christmas carols, eclectic music tastes already, just like her mother!



Driving Miss Daisy...

I had mentioned in my last entry that I hadn't received my letter yet from the Ministry in regards to my license. Well, I received the letter shortly thereafter and ironically as I sit here typing, on October 12th, I am 8.5 hrs away from my license being suspended.
We returned our vehicle this morning and we are now a one car family.

Though it's clearly time, I would have to say, with a manly tongue in cheek and small lip quiver, that it is a big blow to the independence. I continue to try and hold on to each one of these "moments", things that most of us take for granted, and squeeze out just a little more time. But, as with all good things, it must come to an end, and after 31 years, it has.

 Thankfully, I am blessed, to have a "legion" of drivers around me and still have my scooters for the "short hauls"!

Miss Daisy only had Hoke(movie trivia) as her driver so I have a leg up on her, as they say!

The "preferred" parking sticker doesn't hurt either, folks line up when I have that tucked in my pocket!

I look forward to enjoying the ride from others...Home James!

Renos...

As I type today we are in the home stretch! Elevator is up and running and has been a godsend. Had a little fall before Thanksgiving so when the elevator was up and going a couple of days later, most who have seen me on stairs, breathed a sigh of relief!
New bathroom is almost complete, looks good, if I do say so myself, my own man spa!
Hardwood has now replaced all the carpet upstairs, lessens the stumble factor, and more conducive for the walker and wheelchair.

All in all, it has been a good experience. Our contractor has gone above and beyond to help us keep some "normality" in our day to day living. With that said, and those who have lived through renos, I won't feel bad when they(contractor and subs) are all gone! Here's some photos of the fun!

We survived Superstorm Sandy last night! I won't lie, after the first power flicker, I was avoiding the elevator, though that would have made for a great blog entry!

Health update to come shortly, Happy Halloween!