Excitement mounts

I am becoming so excited its beyond words... I have 2 days left to work, followed by a stat holiday which means I get Friday off. It wont be a restful day it will be crazy busy getting the house ready for the following day

Saturday marks the start of my 2 week vacation, its also the day that Chris, Lindsay and Koli arrive from Bolton, UK its there first visit to Canada, first long-haul flight and our first reunion since we emigrated 2 yrs ago.

I completed the itinerary but cant post it on here because Lindsay would see it but its going to be a lot of driving, sight seeing, eating, drinking, laughter and moments to cherish, i really am about to burst with excitement

busy busy bee

WOW today was so busy at work, needy patients, too much to get done with too little time, the team pulled together as usual and i think by the time i was leaving it had settled down. It really bothers me that it can get so acute and my co-workers miss breaks because we step up to the mark and always put the patients first, but I'm conscious of the fact we all need to look after ourselves to be able to sustain the crazy times. I'm so grateful to the team on the shop floor, as the PCC i really do try to help out where i can. being forever mindful that my own jobs in the new role are mounting, but there is that inbuilt thing in me that feels the patients come first and paperwork etc has to take a back seat.

I was fit for nothing when i got home so i was so happy when hubby said, here babes put your feet up, dinner is almost ready ... i did as i was told :)

My back is so painful this morning :(

Im blaming carrying them conifers yesterday, i didnt realise they were so heavy, what with the digging and planting too im in alot of pain today.

Moaning over - hubby has gone shopping to the 'man store' aka home depot, to see if they still have the bargain vanity unit for my ensuite washroom, i do hope they have i caNt wait to give it an overhaul before we get visitors. its the excuse i needed to clean my bedroom, its a pig sty!

lots to get done with so little time left, but not to worry THE SUN IS SHINING :)

green fingers

I'm going to one of my fav places this morning - Devan Nurseries near Mt Lehman, they have the cheapest items for any kind of garden, the hanging baskets are the best.

I need lots of bedding plants !
6 Heather plants or maybe some 'Box' instead to break it up at the front of the house.
2 hanging baskets are also required

the thing is i go with a list, ignore the list and then buy the wrong things, note to self 'stick to the list'

they have a cute petting zoo, popular with the little kids (and big kids when i take my mother) with bunnies, goats, phesants etc. they should have a coffee shop but i havent seen one, shame

Worries

I'm worried our visitors aren't coming, they have had constant problems with waiting for there house to be ready and now it wont be until weds, they are suppose to board the plane Saturday. With no confirmation that my BFF has received her passport I'm anxiously awaiting news that all is going to plan. After all my mum has new items to send over and I'm hoping they will bring some of them, selfish yes ! but items are items and they wont detract from the more pressing issue that after two years waiting my hubby gets to see his brother and sister-in-law and youngest niece and i cant wait for the reunion.

Day Off

Had a call from co-worker today after dealing with the necessities the conversation turned to Canada Day, well i didn't realise it is next Friday !

Which means as its a stat holiday I get the day off !!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT

It just happens to be the day before my relatives arrive for there 2 week vacation, which also means i will be spending the day cleaning the house !

brain dead part 2

Alas more training this time PSLS management, after a 40 minute drive to Langley followed by a two hour training session on managing reported incidents and another 40 minute drive to work my day flew by so quickly, i was brain dead. Had a meeting with my manager, numerous issues to address but nothing that cant be resolved.

Finally got the new fridge, lockers, plaque moved and paint touched up, one day the unit will be some what cosier.

Not a bad day, it could have been worse!