The New Floodgates of the Mind

I met Marc Garneau at the Ile Perrot train station this morning as he was greeting commuters. I spoke with him briefly as a photographer flashed away and the whole meeting was recorded. I guess I do good catch lines 🙂 He came across as a very genial man and after a bit I wished him luck and walked onto the platform. Before the train arrived, another of the men in his posse approached me for a quick interview. He was following the campaign for The Montreal Gazette and asked some questions for tomorrow’s paper. We’ll see how my words were quoted if they decide to go with them 🙂

No, I’m not one to really discuss politics any more. Yes, when I was in my teens I volunteered and worked for one of the parties which included door-to-door campaigning and canvassing. Yes, the guy I worked for won every election I was involved with and I enjoyed myself at all the victory parties. Sometimes, though, I wondered if I would feel like Ritchie Cunningham in that Happy Days episode where he got involved in politics. But then again, seeing as we always won, I didn’t have to worry about losing any romance… 🙂

Yes, folks, politics, as with everything else in the world, is all about the power, money, fame, and babes… 🙂

Are any further words necessary? 🙂

Happy New Year, sweetheart 🙂 I only did it because I know how important LJ and having a journal is to you. Now, you’ll be able to enjoy more of it 🙂

Q: How is it possible to hold your 5-month old baby son on your lap, gently stroke his hair, and have your eyes fill up with tears?

A: Because the amount of love that is sent into that little body is too powerful to explain, especially as one small, gummy, smile from him is enough to completely melt your heart as you realize just WHY you put up with all the bullshit and hardships of life and work… to see that amazing smile that is given for you alone…

God how I love my family. It is the one thing I am the most grateful for in this life…

Tonight’s family activity consisted of playing Monopoloy 🙂 After watching Back to the Future 2 and 3 the last couple of nights, it was nice to finally have a game night. The kids enjoyed it and so did Chantale and I. Of course, as I tucked the little rugrats into bed, I realized that this marks their seventh night with us. It seemed like such a big number when I made the visitation plans a couple of months ago, but living through it, I realized, again, that it’s not such a large amount of time. Yes, they’ve been with us a LOT these last two months, but… aw shit man, it’s just not enough :_(

*deep breath*

ahem. Okay. Anyhow, tomorrow morning I’ll be bringing them to my folks so they can spend the day with them. It’s part of my “christmas cheer” to have them stay with my folks since my folks obviously want to see them more often than they do. They’ll be picked up after work tomorrow and will spend New Year’s with their mother. I’ll see them again when I go pick them up on January 6th or 7th. At least it’s not that far away.

At least I’m so busy at home with the redecorating and fixing/cleaning up that it’ll be a little “easier” to ignore the fact they’re not here… I’ll just pretend they’re playing at the neighbor’s… besides, I’m sure Kyle won’t mind the extra hugs and kisses from me, although I know he’ll miss them too as I’m sure he realizes it when they’re not around (same as Casey does!)

Just wanted to pop in and say “boo”. I have to go now and pull myself together again…

nice relaxing party last night. It is comforting to be able to host 🙂 We got to bed at around 2:30am and although there were a few Kyle interruptions for feeding, I’ve been up with him since about 7am now 🙂 We both came downstairs in the basement where he enjoys seeing all the pretty colors on the screen, as well as watching my fingers fly across the keyboard 🙂

Lots of loot was had (heck, his first Xmas, how could he not get loot?) and more to come this afternoon as we all head over to my parents for supper. Can I still stuff more food in me? Actually, it’s been over 6 hours since I last ate, so… yes 🙂 Turkey was awesome 🙂

I hope everyone out there had themselves a really nice time as well. You all passed through my mind at various times and I wish you all the best!

Here’s a little blast from the past for you locals 🙂 Same wishes for 2006!