There's nothing more interesting than history...unless it's history repeating itself. Below I have put together all my old blog posts from MySpace, minus a few of the less-intriguing stories. That would be the history that needs not be mentioned ever again. *LOL*

I've decided to put it all in date order from beginning to end, so that you can actually follow the stories and not have to go backwards. Enjoy the read!

~ Kim



7 Dec 2007 - Back in the saddle...
I have been tremendously non-committal with my blogs lately, and for some reason the blogspot wasn't "doing" it for me. So, I've decided to bring this myspace bitch back to life and start again!! How have you all been? Did you the hear the news? My pal Mary is going to be having a baby. I think that makes 4 people I know now who are going to have kids, which means I really have to step it up a notch with the crocheted baby blanket projects. *heh* Sheryl, if you read this, please come visit me sometime for that stitch & bitch; we can make touques and blankets for all!!
9:23 PM

8 Dec 2007 - Birthdays galore...
I love December, but certainly not for Christmas. People coming out in mass blobs of idiocy...I'll pass. Thank goodness for internet shopping... The next few weeks are going to be a flurry of birthdays, including Keith's on the 17th, and mine on the 19th. If you want to drop off birthday presents, I'm all for it. If you want to call and say "Haha, I'm still younger than you!" I welcome that just as much. What's that? You don't have my phone number? BAH! Excuses will not be tolerated. *haha*
7:57 AM

4 Jan 2008 - Following the example of oysters...
An exerpt from: Learning Patience As most of us already know, oysters use an irritating grain of sand to create a glittering pearl. Learning to accept minor irritations prepares us to endure major ones. Those who lack patience find minor irritations or suffering unbearable. However, those who have mastered patience find great suffering tolerable. Patience has great impact on our happiness, for how can those who are upset and constantly complain be happy? Those who are always angry withdraw from the world; they curse the world. But those who are patient are peacemakers who embrace the world, bless it, and thank it for the opportunity to create pearls.

I have a five year old grain of sand that irritates me and I am hoping that, by sharing my thoughts with you, I can figure out a better way to encourage his transition into pearldom. Perhaps it's because I don't see him as an individual, but rather a mirror image of the person I have disliked for so many years (for those not getting the hint, I'm referring to me). In that respect, how can I expect him to be anything more that the example I provide? I made progress in the past with the help of a wonderful counsellor, and a short stint on anti-depressants, but I had merely touched the surface of the wounds that run deep into my core. Whatever my choices were leading up to his creation, it was ultimately my decision to bring him into this world and it is my responsibility to show him how special-wonderful-amazing-beautiful he is. If only it were that easy…

LORD GRANT ME THE SERENITY!!

I figured out early that most, if not all, kids are crazy. Some moreso than others. The key to working through it all is patience. There are people in my life who exhibit amazing skill in this department, but I am frustrated by the fact that it is my most poorly developed ability. Even to this day, I will yell at my purse for not staying closed properly (don't get me started on the idiot drivers in this city). I am slow to exercise patience, yet very quick to voice an angry opinion or comment. I don't like feeling this way, and I certainly don't want my child to be like me. The years have gone by quickly and it scares me to think that I will be putting him out there on his own at school, to battle it out with his peers, with nothing more than a quick temper and an "I can't do it" attitude. After a good crying spell tonight, following my latest "Mommie Dearest" outburst, I figured it would be somewhat theraputic to start writing again. The inner conversation I had with myself during the creation of this short post was far more substantial that what I actually wrote, but I will hopefully continue this thread once I've removed my head from my ass long enough to see where I'm headed.
12:10 AM

7 Apr 2008 - We got crabs!
Yesterday, we went to the pet store to check out the electric blue lobsters, and came home with crabs! Two very handsome, and very quirky, fiddler crabs now grace the presence of our fireplace mantle tank. If you want to come meet the boys in person, give me a call! *heh*
6:44 PM

8 Apr 2008 - Got crabs?
Today, we have officially named the crabs "Claude" and "Dopey". Claude is the more dominant male, laying claim to the corner of the tank with the best cave and perch, while Dopey is maintaining the opposite side of the tank with the less spacious cave, and more precarious perch (the perches, so you know, are tips of rock that are slightly out of the water so they can air themselves, or do whatever it is crabs do). During the recent feeding, Claude managed to get the whole shrimp pellet to himself, while Dopey had to fight for his share with a baby molly. Unbeknownst to the molly, she then became the supplement the missed portion of pellet. GO DOPEY! Contrary to popular belief, the crabs are quite enjoyable to have. *giggles*
10:20 PM

9 Apr 2008 - BLARG!
*whew* What an evening! Keith started swimming lessons today and did a GREAT job! Of course, how can a kid not excel at blowing bubbles and starfish floating? The funniest thing was that his swim shorts had a big air pocket in them, and it blew a huge bubble into his face when he crouched down to put it in the water. It was so...fartesque! *lol* After swimming, we had supper and went for a walk. Man, it’s beautiful out tonight. I can’t wait for summer! Anyhow, time for CSI:NY. Ciao!
9:06 PM

24 Apr 2008 - Life goes on...
I'm sad to report that Dopey is no longer with us. In an attempt to flee the tank and head for freedom, he failed to take into consideration that there was a Chew-caacaa in the house (aka Shellee). When she heard the scuttle of tiny crab feet on the mantle, she quickly made a snack out of him...well, at least half of him before Jon scooped up the remains. Poor Dopey.

On the brighter side, Claude has gone through his first molt and is now twice the size. We are now 50% crabbier!! He's beautiful. I hope to get pictures of him one of these days...especially if we pick up a little senõrita to keep him company *wink wink*
7:01 PM

11 Jul 2008 - Juicy news...
Our raspberry bushes are but weeks away from delivering ripe, juicy berries direct from the branch into my gaping, drooling mouth. I have been looking forward to this time of year since last summer, when my berry picking was limited (due to the fact that I wasn't here every day). It was unfortunate that Stone ate a good majority of them, but now that I can lay claim to them without having to share (much) I'm in my glory. I swear, there's nothing more disappointing than trying to satisfy your appetite with the ridiculous excuse for raspberries that are being sold at your local supermarket. They look big and yummy when, in fact, they are the most tasteless and undesireable things EVER. Yech. I think this year will be a good one for a u-pick berry road trip. I've found two locations so far that might work out. If you happen to know of any others, please let me know!

The Berry Bomb - raspberries, strawberries R.R. 3, Gilbert Plains, MB, R0L 0X0. Phone: 204-548-2152. Fax: 204-548-2152. Email us at: malowski@mts.net Directions: 4 miles south of the Ashville Junction and 1 mile west . We are open July, August. Our hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm 2 acres of strawberries and 2 acres of raspberries, U Pick, We Pick, and Deliver

Berry Hill Farm - Raspberries, Strawberries Altona, MB. Phone: 204-324-8083. Email: waldot@mts.net Directions From MacDonald's on Hwy 30 at Altona 2 miles (3.2 km) east and 1/2 mile (.8 km) north. Follow signs.
2:22 PM

4 Aug 2008 - Kim’s 2008 summer update...
I've been gearing up these days for some serious excitement that's coming up ahead. Keith will finally be starting kindergarten in a month, and with that comes a whole new world of interesting experiences. I've often wondered if waiting the extra year will make school a more enjoyable experience for him. Since he's a December baby, he technically could have started last year, but I decided that he would benefit more from the extra year of social & emotional maturity. Lots of parents I've talked to have done it, and several more have wished they did...so it's just a matter of time to see how it all plays out. In addition to that, Jon & I are making plans for our next leg of the journey together: Baby Hebert. I'm not due until the end of January, but I'm already looking forward the house renos and baby room decorating, and the smell of fresh, new diapers. And, as always, the good times on unemployment. *heh* I'm headed for my first ultrasound on September 3rd, the same day Keith starts school, and it's definitely going to be a little overwhelming for me!! Fortunately for Keith, he starts out with only half days (unlike me, where I was going full days from the get go) so the introduction to French Immersion won't be that crazy. And thankfully, my hot French hubby will be able to help us along, should my brain not be able to dig through the cobwebs of my own previous edumacation. That being said, the bills are all paid and up-to-date, and I'm just sitting here enjoying the morning air blowing in from the open window. *happy sigh* Today will be a good day for Fun Mountain! Let the fun begin!
10:27 AM

26 Aug 2008 - Oh BABY!
I went in for a fetal assessment today to determine exactly how old My Precious is, as the calculations concerning my recent bloodwork were pointing in the direction of further testing. Turns out, he/she is a bit younger than what was originally thought (15½ weeks vs 17 weeks) which then brings our bloodwork calculations back up to "normal", and takes a load of stress off my mind! During my little peek-a-boo meeting with the spud, we had some hand movement, including a possible nose pick or thumb suck, and lots of little wiggles. What a glorious sight! I have another ultrasound coming up in about a month to take a look at the innards that were not captured on film this time around (mostly the heart, but they'll most likely take another look at everything). I'm just waiting for the date to be confirmed, and we'll be off for more fabulous sound waves. I don't know about anyone else, but I could sit there watching those little wiggles all day...*sigh* There were no take-home pictures today, but I will hopefully snag one or two during the next visit. I'm also planning on visiting BabyMoon once we're a little further along, and I will definitely be posting pictures and/or videos. Stay tuned!!
12:24 PM

12 Oct 2008 - Sleep deprivation at it's finest...
Here we are; 3:00am on a Sunday morning, and my brain is going about a mile a minute. I'm cursing my bladder right now 'cuz I'd still be sleeping if I didn't have to get up & go pee! Of course, it started off with a contraction as I climbed back into bed. Boy, I sure don't remember Braxton Hicks the first time around! After a few minutes of trying to get comfortable, I started thinking about Baby H and how they are making out through all this "fetal development". Babies can be exciting and freakin' scary at the same time because you never truly know what's going on inside your womb, or how your baby is going to turn out. And with the world the way it is, you have to wonder if the sandwich meat you just ate was ok or if the Chinese are continuing to exercise their plan for world domination through Melamine... And now that my eyes have adjusted to the brightness of the screen, I truly have to wonder if I'll get back to sleep at all. Perhaps I should try thinking about the massive amounts of food that will be served over the next couple of days. The joys of celebrating Thanksgiving in two different households. My gut feels heavy already...*haha*

Oh great! And now I have a craving for GRAVY!!
2:58 AM

23 Nov 2008 - You can make a difference...
We have two choices: Replenish what we take, or face the inevitable "end of the world" that will ensue once the delicate balance of the earth's ecosystems is destroyed. What will YOU do when there is no air left to breathe? Instead of attaining more material possessions, think of the bigger picture and be inspired to make a difference.
10:52 AM

7 Jan 2009 - SNORE!!
Wow...I was a little mesmerized in that last post. I love the world and want to do my part...but let's face it; I love my SUV. *heh* So, we are weeks away from baby B-Day and I've already started into panic mode about work (my last day will hopefully be Jan 30th). While I want to make sure that I'm not dumping a load of un-finished crap on the new gal, I also want to make sure that I have examples handy for "visual" explanations. Good lord, I didn't realize how much stuff I was really responsible for. What WILL they do without me?? *haha* Anyhow, it turns out that the gal I hand-picked to replace me had holidays pre-booked for most of January...leaving me with, at best, 7 days to train her (M, T, W of this week and the 27-30th). When I say "at best", that would be because we are assuming that I can carry out my plan to stay working until January 30th. However, since there is a strong possibility that I will be gone when she gets back from holidays, it leaves me with the realization that I had 3 days to show her reception, payables and all the other lovely admin stuff they let me meddle in. I'm sure you can imagine how much she DIDN'T hear about yet. *sigh*

The good news is that there are people around who know how to do what I do. They may be scattered in separate departments, but at least they're still around. Plus, I made a very attractive online manual that outlines everything I do with step-by-step instructions and includes a colour screen shot of each step for dummy-proofing. If only I had that when I started there!! I sure hope it all works out...
10:17 PM

23 Jan 2009 - The Final Countdown...
Well folks...we have finally reached the last day of work. Tomorrow, I have half a day to make sure all loose ends are tied, and then I'm free from the confines of my desk (at least, until next year). I can't believe it's happening already. I'll check in once I'm "done" and see if I can write something a little more exciting...that is, if there is anything more exciting than being done work for a year. *haha*

Next up: baby news!
12:53 AM

19 Feb 2009 - And baby makes four!
Well, it's about time that I finally sat down to write about our newest addition to the family - KEIRA!

Miss Keira Jean Yee was born Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at 3:39am, weighing in at 8lbs 6oz. and measuring 21 inches long. Looking at my belly picture, you'd think she was going to be bigger...but thankfully she wasn't! And, unlike her brother, she wanted to come out quickly. *heh* At 8:00pm on Feb. 5th, my mucous plug came out with a *POP* and only a little bit of water leakage...so I sat around waiting for more. At 9:45pm, the holy floodgates opened and mild contractions started shortly thereafter. Jon & I drove down to the hospital together, and got comfy in triage by about 11:00pm. I knew that I was about 2cm dilated in the early afternoon (as confirmed by the doctor at my earlier appointment) and by midnight I was about 4-5cm. Labour progressed very quickly, and I'm guessing that it was around 2:00-3:00am by the time I was wheeled down to the L&D room. At this point, I was fully effaced and 7-8cm dilated, and I had managed to breathe through most of the contractions without any problems. It was in the L&D room that the nurse noticed my water had not completely broken, so when she took the liberty of finishing the job, I took the liberty of a little drug relief (contractions at this point became quite strong). It was enough to take the edge off, and when it was finally time to push, little Keira came out within about 5 minutes (or so it seemed). She came out so quickly that her little face got bruised in the process, and I was so awe-struck that I started to cry profusely.

Once I was cleaned up and stitched back together, I was informed that there were no beds available and I would have to stay in the delivery room. Had it not been for the freak-show screamer in the adjoining room ("GET IT OUT OF ME!!!!") I probably would have had a decent sleep, but as luck would have it I got no sleep at all. By 8:00am, the nurse had come back to check on me and asked me to try going to the bathroom. With a lot of fumbling and wobbling, I successfully managed to go to the bathroom but, on the way back to my bed, I started feeling light-headed. Nurse Kelly tried her best to get me back into bed as quickly as possible, but as I sat down I lost consciousness and fell face-first into the metal baby cart that holds the bassinet. *BONK* It was my first time fainting, and it was surprisingly painless (the welt only hurt if I pushed on it).

Taking care of a newborn again has been quite an exciting experience, and I’m loving every minute of it. Keira has an awesome big brother, and two happy parents who love her very, very much. I couldn’t ask for anything more (ok, except to maybe win the Millionaire For Life lottery).
4:03 PM

22 Feb 2009 - Target practice...
The first two weeks with Keira have been very exciting. Not only is she becoming more & more aware of the people and things going on around her, but she is honing in on her targeting talents. Without exaggeration, I am the happy recipient of projectile vomit every single day, and sometimes I get it multiple times a day. I've also been involved in two bum-shooting incidents that left me covered in poo. *YAY*

Thankfully, she does not appear to be affected by the Linda Blair activities; she is continuing to put on weight, and once she has emptied all available storage tanks, she's immediately asking for a refill. All that being said, I'm still looking forward to the end of the spewing...
5:58 PM

12 Mar 2009 - Tax time is so...TAXING!
So, for the last four years, I have been utilizing the services of H&R Block when it came to doing my taxes. Aside from needing cash in a hurry, I was...well, let's admit it...lazy. I screwed up doing Nichole's taxes one year and figured it was safer for me to just pay someone "professional" to do it. But not this year. Don't get me wrong; I started out going to H&R Block, like always, and the gal there did a fabulous job of entering all my receipts and T4's. However, they were set up as a kiosk in the mall this time around, instead of in actual store space, and they were only able to provide a pre-paid debit card. If I'm paying up the nose for someone to "do" my taxes, I'm certainly not going to be getting my return on a pay-as-you-use debit card. Nuh uh - no way.

So here we are, mid-March, and I've officially made the effort to do my own taxes...with a little help from QuickTax, of course. The beauty of QuickTax is that it's essentially the same program that is used by the tax folks, and it's only $20. That twenty dollars is then divided up between the four of us who will be using the program, and we've just brought our expenses down to $5 per person. I suppose I could've gone super el-cheapo and brought out the pencil & calculator, but really...why waste all that time?? I just have to get my netfile code, and I'm on my way to a nice little return. Thank god, because my credit cards are just begging for a hefty payment. Yay.
8:46 PM

14 Mar 2009 - My mom knows best!
It's safe to say that my mom & I have not always seen eye to eye. Mostly because I'm at least 4 or 5 inches taller than her *chuckles*, but also because we are both pretty opinionated. I'm really glad to say that, over the course of the last few years, we have become so much closer and are actually quite nice to each other!! I used to have a lot of trouble talking to my mom about what was going on in my life, and the problems I was having. These days, I feel like I've got a new best friend and our relationship as mother-daughter has become so much more fulfilling. What a great feeling! My mom sent me an email today that made me smile (and cry). It was a message I had sent to her on Jan. 13, 2004 and it gave me the greatest warm fuzzies. I miss my little boy as a baby!!

So guess what? Keith was clapping last night! He wasn't making any noise, but he was clapping his hands together. And he knows where his feet are, where his toes are, where his belly button is, where his nose is and where his ears are. Pretty cool, huh? AND he knows to lie down when you ask him (although you have to watch out, because he just flings himself without checking first) and he also shakes his head no when he doesn't want something (ie. food, toys, kisses...)

Now that Keira is here, it's going to be fun seeing her develop and expand her knowledge just like Keith did. I can hardly wait!
1:00 PM

22 Mar 2009 - We thought it would be clearing up by now, but it's snot...
I can't believe we've been sick all week. Keith started first with a cough, and then Jon & I followed that up with runny noses, sneezing and coughing. My poor little Keira also got sick, but thankfully it wasn't too bad. Most of the goop came from her eyes, instead of her nose, and her poop was oh-so green. Ew. We're all starting to feel a little better, but it's not done yet. I'm thinking that Jon & I are headed to bronchitis-ville for another week or so. *pouts* Regardless, I think I'm going to take advantage of the nice weather and get out for some fresh air with my kiddos. It will hopefully help clear our heads...
11:17 AM