So yesterday my neighbour friend and I went to a nearby garden centre where they were having a perennial sale of 30% off. I couldn't pass it up so we went. She pushed the cart and put all my new little babies in the cart for me. I can't remember the name of everything I got but, I know I got a huge delphinium, some pretty little evening primrose, and cone flower (echineacea).

By the time we got home it was too late to start digging and putting stuff in the ground so we just hung out and chatted and our husbands did the same. Our kids just ran up and down the block playing together. It is so nice to have good neighbours that you can hang out with and also trust with your kids when in a pinch.

So I'm just having my coffee and then I'm going to go outside and get dirty. I should be okay. I'll go slow and enjoy the process!

I'm in pain. I had a tubal ligation yesterday, aka, got my "tubes tied". I had the laproscopic surgery where they make two small inscisions in my abdomen. One is for the laproscopic camera and the other to go in with the instruments to clamp my tubes with something called "filshie clips".

So, early in June I had a pregnancy scare. Totally unfounded as my husband and I are always careful to use protection (condoms). However, I was positive that my period was late and that I was having early pregnancy symptoms. It was soooo nerve wracking. I've never gotten pregnant before unless I wanted to be, but I've heard far too many stories of other people getting pregnant all the while swearing up and down that they were on the pill or using condoms. Anyway, long story short I was not pregnant and my dear "friend" showed up with a vengence. I promptly called the OB/GYN that my family doctor referred me to oh way back in January, lol. He booked me in for my surgery and now it's all quickly becoming history. :)

Having the pregnancy scare really showed me beyond a shadow of a doubt that I don't want anymore kids. We struggle as it is and I feel as though we need to focus on our family as it is now. I have NO desire to go back to pregnancy and baby land. I'm still trying to wean my youngest of the breast for goodness sakes and he'll be 3 in October, lol. He's now 24 hours without nursing. (yay!)

My husband wasn't in total agreement with my getting the surgery but, deep down he knows that this is the most responsible thing to do. Also, this will be good for him because I'll be more um..er.."willing" knowing that no accidents will be happening. I can honestly say I'm glad I've done this.

I just can't wait to get back to my normal self. I've got housework to do...

Today was a good day all in all. It was a busy day, but those are usually the best days. I have been doing supply work at a daycare centre, so I was there for a few hours today. I puttered around the mall with hubby and Sam (didn't buy anything!) Can you believe they are setting up the Santa Village already? Goodness! I guess they are trying to get shoppers in the "Christmas spirit" or would that be Commercial spirit? LOL... The other day I was in Wal Mart and they had Christmas music on?!? I told the lady there that I wasn't ready for all that *yet* She just laughed...

Well, I guess I should go to bed. My body is weak, but my mind is tempted to stay up and play on the computer. I won't do it though. I'll regret it once the alarm goes off in the morning. Gotta be fresh to take care of my family. Oh well, my children are fed and in bed. My kitchen is nice and clean, so I feel good about hitting the hay before 10pm ;)

Blessings to you and yours!

Nadine