February 29, 2008 at 11:26 pm (Wonder Boy)
That pic? The face WB gave me when I told him he couldn’t go to the girlfriend’s tonight.
Why? Other than I’m a mean old ogre of a mom you mean?
Fever of a 102.5F, no appetite and a constant headache. Oh, and the yellow tinge to his eyes.
Yes, we went to the Dr’s and they think he has the flu – but no obvious “flu” symptoms. If he’s not better by tomorrow, back we go.
The thing is, he says he doesn’t feel all that bad, just drained. Hence why he thought he could go to the girlfriend’s.
I think entertaining a 2 year old, rather than a house bound for the last 18 hours teenager, would be easier.
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February 28, 2008 at 9:12 pm (Work)
Setting: The wanker’s office at 10am this morning.
Me: “I need to take a half day today.”
Wanker: “Why?”
Me: (in my head: because of you) “I have some personal things to take care of. Is it going to be an issue?”
Wanker: “What’s so important you need to leave? We (read you have things to do for me that I can pass off as my own) have deadlines this week.”
Me: “If I don’t leave soon, I’ll be quitting. So, will you approve it?”
Wanker: “Have a nice afternoon.”
Jump ahead to 11:30am and a phone call from our President, whom I heart dearly.
Me: “I’m on a half day today, in case you need anything.”
President: “Everything ok?”
Me: “It was that or quit and I told him so.”
President: “Good call on the Wanker’s part.”
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February 26, 2008 at 8:18 pm (Family, Wonder Boy)
We’re having some growing pains over here. WB is floundering in the school arena, planning for University, becoming an adult in 2 1/2 months, general life. Yes the cancer is part of it, but this all started before the “diagnosis” and has been ongoing.
I’m lucky, he’s been an easy kid. All the recent drama has taken a toll on our relationship and on me. I have questioned my parenting abilities etc.
Today I called my little sister the therapist and purged. We have a turbulent history, so the fact I called her for advice / support speaks volumes to where I’m at right now. After she talked to me for about an hour – while we were both at work – this is the email she sent me.
Hey Joey,
It was good to talk to you today. It means a lot to me that you would
call to chat about stuff/life.
Just have faith in yourself that you have done a great job with WB and
that he has a good head on his shoulders and will be okay. He may just
need to trip and stumble a little bit here and it will of course be
tough to watch but he needs to figure this out on his own with your
support so that when he is out there “on his own” he knows he can manage
life.
You and I both know that the more “a parent” nags and pushes and
directs the more kids want to go in the opposite direction. Remember the worst case scenario isn’t so bad and you may need to chew
some nails, have a few glasses of wine, punch a few pillows as he
figures it out but think of how great it will be for him when he has
figured it out and made the decision for himself.
I have no doubt he is just as scared to leave you to venture
out there in the big world, as you are sad to see him go. It
will be a huge change for both of you however I know it will be okay -
not easy – but okay.
We all want him to be great and do great things cause we know he can,
however he needs to want those things for himself and pursue his own
dreams so down the road he doesn’t resent us. Letting him stumble and feel the natural consequences of life is not
abandoning him but rather just another tough step in being the great mom
that you are – he knows you’ll be on the sidelines to help out if he
needs it.Call anytime it gets tough to watch from the sidelines!Love you,
Kate
Am I the only one who needed a kleenex??
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February 25, 2008 at 6:40 pm (Friends, Wonder Boy, Work)
Well I took a break from the computer this past week end as I was working at the pub, WB was at his Dad’s and my full time job is sucking the soul right out of me these days.
Imagine my surprise when I opened my email this morning. I had no idea my 2 favourite people were hackers. But lovely hackers. And WB – I know you’re reading – if you ever make me cry like that again at work at 7:30am, I will wax those eyebrows 
I love you too babe, even if you are personifying everything evil about teenage boys right now.
And for everyone who commented – wow, you guys sure know how to make a girl feel good. How much do I owe you?
As for work, well our head office is in the US. The US economy is not doing so hot at the moment, so the rumours of layoffs started in January. Then they gained momentum. Due to my position, I was made privy to some information I wish I didn’t know.
See, our office consists of 8 people. Half of the office are US employees. Their Canadian, but work for US divisions here. 3 of those individuals work for a department that does not generate revenue and therefore is first on the chopping block. The chance of them being laid off is 90% as of today. The fact I know this and can not share the information, is eating away at me. These people are my friends.
As for the 4 of us who actually work for the Canadian Head Office – we may be okay. I had to spend a significant amount of time justifying my job on paper for someone in the US I have never met. To say this was difficult and stressful would be a minor understatement.
The official word comes down next Tuesday, so between now and then I will continue to nurse a stress headache and eat too much chocolate. So if I disappear for a bit or am overly snarky in my posts – know it is short lived.
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February 24, 2008 at 12:46 am (Family, Friends, Wonder Boy)
Hi. I’m WB, in bed where I can usually be found
I wanted to do something for my Mom as a thank you and Rhino willingly gave me the passwords to the blog. Where better to thank everyone?
I want to thank all of you for supporting my Mom and me subsequently thru all the chemo. The additional support made a big difference in my treatments. Please know it helped and I appreciated it.
To my Mom:
Thank you as this year has has been tough (on-top of Grandpa), the cancer, but you have stood by me through everything. Thank you for being my Mom. Your ability to handle anything thrown at you astounds me.
I know its been tough, you and me for the last 15 years, but you have never let on.
You were at all my school functions, volunteered when you could. You are aways involved.
I piss you off on a regular basis these past 2 months and I apologize. I am trying to figure things out for September, honest. I know you will help but know that you are preparing me for adult life.
You have loved me thru everything and you have done it alone. I have not been easy, yet you have not wavered in your belief in me. You are my hero.
I love you Mom.
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February 22, 2008 at 7:44 pm (Wonder Boy)
Thursday night I took WB to the Maple Leafs game to celebrate an end to the chemo and the great news from the CAT scan. The Leafs are his favourite team. The child bleeds blue (their colours). He was pumped – here’s proof:
Please ignore the fact he needs a shave and his brows plucked. Shaving is his responsibility and I haven’t had a chance to wrestle him to the ground lately for a plucking.
Unfortunately, the game did not go in our favour, as noted below:
Which resulted in this lovely picture:
Regardless, we had a fun, carefree night and that’s all that matters.
Thank you to everyone for their well wishes, support through everything and congrats on the last post. You guys are the best
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February 20, 2008 at 11:13 pm (Wonder Boy)
WB got his CAT scan results back this afternoon.
The chemo worked.
The cancer is gone from his lymph nodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We still have 6 weeks of radiation but we’re in the home stretch folks. And I’m a blubbering mess. A good, happy blubbering mess.
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February 19, 2008 at 10:25 pm (Friends)
Sorry for the delay. Yesterday was a Holiday here and I took full advantage. Jammies, movies and no computer. Oh, and sleep!!! 32 hours in total from Friday night to Tuesday morning. May not sound like a lot but for me – golden.
So, the three winners for the Pay it Forward are all over. I have Sizzle in the US. I have richgold in my backyard…well kind of. And Guider in the UK. Congrats ladies!
Now, all I need are your home addresses so I can send the packages. You can email me at jterry at ccaglobal dot com. And I need your patience. I am working doubles till Sunday, so these will not go out till the middle of next week. Once I have shipped them, I’ll send you a quick email to let you know.
If anyone has any allergies or no no’s in their house because of kids, please let me know And if there’s anything you want from the Great White North that you can’t normally get, now is the time to put in a request.
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February 16, 2008 at 9:00 pm (Wonder Boy)
Here are the pictures from last night’s semi formal. WB wore his Batman shirt under his dress shirt, even though he was told not to. Men!! The coloured hair spray from my hairdresser worked wonders. As WB’s hair is so short, couldn’t even tell he had bald patches. And they had a blast
Apparently black shirts with a grey pinstripe are all the rage with teenage boys.
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February 15, 2008 at 11:07 pm (Stuff)
I am in need of a new look and think a messy pixie with longer layers is what I want. Makes no sense, I know
Here is how it normally looks (without the stunning good looks, expertly applied makeup, designer clothes):
Here’s what I’m thinking, without the highlights (greys do that naturally) and some plastic surgery..oh and a time machine:
So what do you think? Or do you know of any good web sites to go to for hair do’s? I know I’m going to have to grow it out – I can do that – but I want something to work towards.
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