Twenty

I remember the day that you were born. I was only 10 years old. I was spending the day at work with Papa when we got the call that your mom had had you. You had arrived into our world safe and sound. It was so exciting to have another cousin. I couldn't wait to meet you.

I immediately fell in love with you. You were so cute, so silly, so funny. We called you Toady, Toadster, Cojo and Code (not Cod). You were simply adorable.

You had the cutest personality. You were so smart. And charming. Everyone adored you.

I remember that cute little green knitted outfit that your Nana made for you. So adorable.

I remember when you were little, still learning how to read and the word "awesome" became "aww-we-so-me".

I remember reading you and Bunny books for hours on end. So many books. You loved books.

I remember teaching you how to say "whatever". You went to school and said it to your teacher. She didn't like that very much. You got into trouble because of me and I'm sorry for that. Your Dad was so mad at me.

I remember the time you attacked the frog in Grammy and Papa's driveway. Not cool. Not cool at all. But we still loved you.

I remember you not having any interest in horses or rodeos. You would have rather played Nintendo, drawn a picture or read a book. We didn't love you any less.

I remember you drawing in my art books. Taking your time and defining every last detail. I loved that you were an Artist.

I remember how quiet you were. And how loud you were.

I remember you being good. I hardly remember you being bad.

I remember you entertaining Ashley and I with your crazy antics.

I remember you singing "1, 2, 3, Train with me...". You loved trains. And that song.

I remember many things.

But the one thing I remember the most is that I loved you so, so much. I loved you more than life itself.

I am so proud of your accomplishments thus far. I am so proud to call you family. My cousin.

Keep doing what you do, Cody. Keep being who you are.

I love you with all of my heart and I wish you a very happy 20th birthday,

Tawn

P.S. I love you more than shoelaces.

P.P.S. You better be coming to visit this weekend.

Sexy Mother Pucker? Yes, please!!

Soap and Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker still has that annoying tingle, but it's not as unbearable as I dramatically described yesterday. It's uncomfortable at first but it's not painful in any way. Cold weather and water seem to activate the tingle on an intense level which was something that I got used to after a while.

The small creases in my lips filled in during expansion and they became very soft.The chocolatey smell is still a mystery as I assume it is supposed to be peach; which is the name on the bottom of the tube. However, the smell grew on me. A few people told me that I smelled chocolatey delicious. Cute.

The only thing that I disliked, other than the annoyance of the tingle was how my hair got caught on my lips when the wind blew but obviously that's to be expected.

Although my fiance loves my lips sans Sexy Mother Pucker, he told me that they looked great - after he asked me who punched me in the mouth *insert eye rolling here*. Many people commented on my lips throughout the day and told me that they looked pretty, asking what lippy I had on. I'm infamous for my tubes of lippy as I have them all over my house, vehicles and office. No one had heard of Sexy Mother Pucker so I was very happy to educate them.

Over all, I think I'm in love and have declared the month of February, Sexy Mother Pucker Month.

You will have to try it!! Valentine's Day is coming up soon, so get your lips kissably ready. You can thank me later.

Enjoy, my lovelies :x

Ashley Needs An iPhone

Seriously, Assy - if you don't get an iPhone I will be disappointed. You are missing a whole world of wonderful if you upgrade to the new Crackberry.

Sent from my iPhone

My Mom Says that I do Boast

Mom's are so honest and always willing to put you back in line when they deem necessary.

My Marmie was just getting up to date on my blog and it just so happens that I called her when she was on it. She started re-reading the last paragraph of my last blog about Angelina's report card. You know, the paragraph where I mention that I never boast about my child...

While reading the post back to me, she started laughing.

"What's so funny?" I asked her.

"What's so funny, Tawn? You always boast about Angelina!"

"I do?" I asked her.

"Yes, you do!" She exclaimed. "That's my baby, that's my girl blah blah blah" she said while still laughing, "that's boasting!".

"Hmm, I guess I do boast, eh...?"

I imagine that's what parents do without really realizing. We all know how much grandparents boast. Maybe we should just let them do all of the bragging for us.

Always so honest, my Marmie is. I love her for that!!

A Sigh Of Relief

Learning Skills and Work Habits:

Responsibility - G

Independent Work - G

Initiative - G

Organization - G

Collaboration - G

Self-Regulation - E

Subject:
Note:
A- to A+ - The student is at a Level 4, demonstrating a high degree of effectiveness. Achievement of an A surpasses the provincial standard.
B- to B+ - The student is at a Level 3, demonstrating the required knowledge and skill with considerable effectiveness. Achievement meets the provincial standard.

Language: Reading - B-  Writing - B-   Oral Communication - B   Media Literacy - B
French: Oral Communication, Reading & Writing - B+
Mathematics: Number Sense and Numeration - A-   Measurement - B+   Algebra - A-   Data - B+
Science and Technology: B
Social Studies: B
Health and Phys Ed: Healthy Living/Living Skills - B+   Active Living/Moving Competence - A-
The Arts: Drama - B   Music - B   Visual Arts - B+

Strength/Next Steps for Improvement

Angelina works well in all areas. She is a consistently cheerful class member who treats classmates and teachers with respect. She continues to develop her ability to take risks with her learning and look for and act on new ideas and opportunities for learning with confidence and a positive attitude. Angelina is a very responsible young girl who is clearly aware of what is desirable behaviour. Angelina works hard and works to complete most assignments on time and with care. Angelina waits her turn to speak and respects the rights of others by listening to them attentively. Angelina listens carefully to instructions and expectations and strives to complete assignments with minimal support. When necessary, she is able to seek clarification, assistance, and feedback in an acceptable manner. Angelina keeps a well organized work area and always has the required materials at her fingertips, and takes responsibility for her personal belongings. Angelina willingly shares information and resources in group situations to help solve problems and make decisions. She accepts various roles within the classroom and encourages others and at times volunteers to assist a classmate if required. We are very pleased with her work this term. It has been our pleasure to see Angelina take pride in her successes and accomplishments this term. Keep it up, Angelina! Next term we will continue to work on encouraging Angelina to provide more in depth explanations and support for her ideas when sharing them with her classmates. Well done, Angelina!

Angelina makes me so proud. I never boast about my child but today is the day that I must. It's grades and reports like this that allow me to breathe a sigh of relief and believe that we're doing okay. We are her parents and we have done alright. My goodness, I love my baby girl <3

Photo © Copyright, Tawny Gelinas, 2009

Punxatawny Phil is Delirious

I don't know if Punxatawny Phil saw his shadow today or not but either way, winter has just arrived!!
I wish the plows would go down my street because my truck got stuck when I tried to pull into my driveway!!
I kick the snow!!
Welcome to Ontario...

Red Bubbles *o*O*0o

One of my passions is Art. I love Art. Paintings, sketches, photography, sculptures. It doesn't matter what it is. I love it.

A few years ago I started the painting posted on the left. As you can see, I am yet to finish it.

The unpainted circles that you see are the struggle. It's hard to tell by this picture, but I have the circles coming out of the belt and swirling around the tummy. Initially I wanted to paint them into bubbles that had a rainbow effect as bubbles naturally do.

This debate is never ending. I have been thinking of doing them  red. Strictly red. I'm so indecisive.

B-Belt
acrylic on canvas, 18"x24"
© Copyright, Tawny Gelinas, 2011