Val bought us this shirt for Mason, when he was a newborn. It looked so big than. It isn't going to be long before it will fit him now :)
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Having a hard time practicing.

For the past couple of times I wanted to go out driving, Mason wouldn't allow me. Grant needs to sit up with me in the passenger seat so that leaves no one in Mason's vision. He will cry and cry and not stop. I can't really continue to drive with that, it breaks my concentration and I hate him crying. Lastnight tho, on our way home from Walmart Mason fell asleep so when we got home I switched seats with Grant and I drove on base for maybe 10 mins. I did a three-point turn, and I did it very well but I hit the curb :)
I think we may need to spring for a babysitter for an hour or two so I can do some hardcore practicing.

Interview

I had an interview lastnight with Yellow Transporation. The job was for part-time billing clerk. The person hired would have to do clerical work, as well as data entry, making sure the drivers manifests were correct so when they cross the border they'd be ok, etc. Essentially, doing their exporting papers. I thought, hey this is right down my alley. And the hours were 5:30pm-10:30pm. That was excellent because we wouldn't need a babysitter. The only downfall would be that Grant and I wouldn't see each other a lot during the week. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
Anyways, the interview went well and I'll know tomorrow if I got it. BUT, I'm turning the offer down if I do get it. First of all, it's on the other side of town and when I get my license it'll be ok but for right now Grant would have to drive me and that could pose a problem. Secondly, I'd be alone for my shift with the drivers coming and going and it's a "Black Terminal" There are hardly any lights around. And lastly, the advertisement for the job had a typo. The hours of 530pm-1030pm where incorrect. It could be from 4pm-12am, or 430pm-11pm. I couldn't get there for that time because Grant gets off work at 4. And, if I get done work at 12am, I'd be tired in the morning with Mason getting up at night and such!
I'm sure the right job will come for me. I've got a couple more months on Maternity but I'm looking now for piece of mind.

Visit to Santa

We visited Santa on Sunday. Mason was doing so great on his knee. He was pulling at his beard, laughing and having a grand ole time. The flash on the camera broke, so they had to fix it, and in that time Mason decided that he really didn't want to be on Santa's knee. He started to cry and cry :) But luckily, the elves snapped a great picture before the flash broke and Mason started to cry.
We couldn't believe how pricey those pictures are though. We payed 10 bucks for one 5x7. The 36 dollar package include 2 5x7's, 4 wallets and one 3x5. Capitalism at it's best.

Just another cute cuddly teddy bear!
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Hey Connor! Mason's got your gifts all wrapped up! He did a great job picking them out too. He's sure you're going to have a fun time with them.
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My will hasn't been broken yet!

I haven't gotten my haircut yet! I'm actually doing it this time, I'm letting it grow! It's in the stage where I can't do anything with it but just use clips to hold it outta my face!

What a deal!

I finally got around to getting a membership at the base gym! We went down lastnight, and guess how much it cost until the membership expires in Aug 05???????
10 bucks!!! Well, $10.70 to be exact. I couldn't believe how cheap it was. They have a HUGE pool, tanning beds, two big gyms (field houses) a great weight room and a cardio room. Plus, they offer so many aerobics classes. I'm doing well keeping the weight off that I've lost, but now it's time to lose more :)
My goal: lose at least 5lbs by Christmas.

Mason pulled himself up to the standing position with this toy. That's all he can do with it. If he pushes it and tries to walk, he'll just fall right over.
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Whoa man, that bottle must have been spiked
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He isn't on his way up, if you catch my drift.... That's why Grant, you aren't supposed to do this!
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Mason has a really strong grip! I tell Grant not to do this........
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Canadian Tire Commercial

Has anyone seen the new Canadian Tire commercial? It's with the couple buying stuff for their big party. Oh lets go out and get a wine cooler and an expresso maker! And at the end, the wife tells her husband that they're expecting "One More" at the party next year. BLECH. What does that have to do with Canadian Tire?? Wine and expresso, always good for a pregnancy.

Only 43 days left until Christmas
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Mason's getting so good at pulling himself up onto things and just standing up
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Here's a late Halloween picture
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My trip to the dentist

I decided to go to the dentist on base. I have a tooth that was supposed to be pulled last year but I was pregnant. They put in a temporary filing in and it finally came out. They did a complete exam and boy do I ever need a lot of work done.
I need to get a root canal where that temp filling was. I decided against getting it pulled because I don't want a big gap there. I have a couple of cavities that need fixed, I have a baby molar that needs pulled because it has a cavitiy in it and I'm going to need a bridge there. I also need my wisdom teeth pulled on the top. My bottom wisdom teeth aren't up yet but they're growing in horizontally which is a bad thing!
I am very very nervous with dentists, so I'm going to be getting laughing gas for it all, except for the wisdom teeth extraction when I'll be getting valium. I go in next week for a cleaning. The receptionists are great there. When I got my exam they watched Mason up front and they'll watch him again when I get my teeth cleaned. I have all my appointments at night except for the root canal, and I'll have to get a babysitter for that time.

Practice Makes Perfect

I drove in downtown Kingston for the first time yesterday! It wasn't that bad! I had a bit of a scare on Princess St. I was passing a car that was turning left (there was lots of room next to it for me to go) but the car behind me was right on my tail and he was pushy so I pulled out and I almost clipped the car that was turning and a car that was parked.
I'm driving everywhere we go now, Grant isn't letting me back out of it. If I can drive in Kingston, I can drive in Bancroft and I'll get my license.