Went to Thompson

Two weekends ago, we went up to Thompson. Dan's son got age advanced for hockey provincials. We drove the 7 hours there and stopped at Fishue (Sp?) Falls for some pics and to look at the scenery. Beautiful! The road trip was a lot of fun. Braydon was extremely good in the SUV. Brennan played two games and he did very well. I was so happy I finally got to see him play. When he was in net, even Brady stayed still to watch. Otherwise the rest of the time I spent chasing him around the arena and listening to how "cute" he was. Yeah, sure, he was, especially when I was trying to get him off of the Zamboni lol

Anyways, it was our first family trip together. We had a lot of fun. Though was a little dissappointed in the Arena and that Thompson didn't do anything special for hosting the provincials. Sure not like Ringette. You didn't even know there were provincials going on. Brennan's team came in 4th.

Here's some pics... Dan driving... Fishue Falls, Brennan, Brady & I and Brennan in an action shot, he's the goalie

Rollover

Last Tuesday, Dan was test driving a new F150 extended cab and we drove it from his place to mine. Then on the way back, he suggested I try it out. We left my place and got two miles out of town when I turned around to check on Brady and Dan yelled my name. I looked ahead and saw I went onto the shoulder of the highway. I jerked the wheel back and hit black ice, next thing I knew, I lost total control of the truck, it fishtailed and then straight to the other side of the highway towards the ditch. We rolled 3 times before we stopped on the side of the truck. All the windows were blown out, we were half under a snowbank and covered in snow. Dan asked if I was ok, I was, Brady was crying like crazy, so Dan climbed into the back and got him. The only way out of the truck was the back window, which he crawled out carrying Braydon. People had pulled over to help us and a man came down and helped me out and up to his van where Dan was waiting with Brady trying to comfort him.

Some very nice people drove us to the nearest hospital and we all got checked out. Thank God, no one was really hurt. Brady was discharged right away. Dan and I were admitted. I went into shock and Dan had to wear a neck brace. We ended up being just banged up and bruised. Of course, I have a bad case of the guilts, where I could have killed us all. I am so thankful we ended up walking away. The RCMP came to the hospital to get a statement and were surprised there were any survivors and that we were basically ok.

The truck is totalled. This is my first accident where I'm at fault. The guilt weighs heavily.

I'm in Love

completely. He is amazing. Even seeing the pic of him I have, gives me butterflies. Never had that before. Ever. He feels the same way about me. I've introduced him to Brady a few times. We've gone to watch Dan play hockey. Brady gets so excited. They, Dan, his son and Brady watch hockey together on tv. Of course, I read while they do so and ever so often, look up and watch them all sitting cozy on the couch and smile, thinking this is what a family is. He even watched Brady for me when I had to work half a day and was stuck for daycare. When I got back, Brady was like, Mommy go to work. Guess he was having too much fun.

I sometimes compare my relationship with this wonderful man to the one I had with my husband. Jason was my best friend, the man I did marry, the father of my son. But we had a lot of problems throughout our relationship. There were a lot of times I wasn't happy, but kept strong and to keep the marriage working.

The relationship I have now is far different. There is respect, consideration and lots of laughs. Dan can make me laugh till I almost cry. I feel myself again. Was telling my Mom the other day, that I haven't been my complete self in years. That I lost a part of me somewhere in my marriage. I lost the bubbliness and goofiness that I can be. She said she noticed it too. Well over the past 9 monthes, I've become myself again. I'm that bubbly comedian again. I goof around with the patients at work and with my co-workers. Brady and I also have a lot of fun together. This man, this great guy that I'm dating, encourages it. I can be myself around him. He doesn't critisize, only compliments.

We share the same goals, the same aspirations, the same beliefs on family life, etc. Is it possible to have more than one soulmate? I think so. Because this man I'm in love with, feels like one. He's asked me to move in together this summer. He wants to build a life with me, one that lasts till we're old and rocking on the front porch. He's affectionate, which I love and never had during my marriage. He doesn't mind PDA's. He's proud to have me on his arm. He's also a true and honest gentleman.

Our sons get along great, despite the 12 year age difference. Cannot say enough how happy that makes me. His son and I get along great. We laugh, we tease, we talk. I actually love this 15 year old kid too.

I am just so happy. My family all knows about Dan. We'll be heading into Winnipeg on the 23rd of March for the weekend, where he'll meet them all. We're also taking the boys to a Manitoba Moose game which his son is very excited about. I also told my MIL about Dan. She is actually happy for me and for Braydon. I was a bit worried, have to admit, thought she might think it's way too soon, but she didn't. All she wants is for me to be happy and that both me and Brady are treated right.

I've found love without looking for it. This is the real thing. I want to spend the rest of my life with this man. I'm smiling while I write this, even the thought of him makes me glow.

I'll always love Jason. He'll always hold a special place in my heart. My heart is also big enough to hold more than one love and I've found that with Dan.

Latest pics of Tucker

Tucker is such a great dog. He now sits, lies down, shakes a paw, and stays on command. He is so easy to train. Here's some new pics of him... my baby boy

First Snow Day Evahhh

Woke up at 4:30 a.m. to get ready for work. Checked the highway reports and said travel not advised. Took a shower anyways, just in case, got ready and checked the report again along with listening to the local radio station. RCMP issued a warning against driving today. Well, that was enough for me, called in and said, I'm taking my first ever official snow day! woohoooo.

Brady woke up and he's got a bit of a fever. Am watching it carefully, if it doesn't go down by mid afternoon, we'll be heading to the hospital here in town. The pediatrician in Winnipeg better put tubes in his ears.