A Tale of Fluff and Gumboots.

It has come to my attention, that the word GUMBOOTS is not necessarily a North America wide term. Perhaps you in the States call them Rubber Boots? I think that the term gumboots comes from Australis originally, but it is what I have always known them as too. I actually live not too far away from a community nicknamed The Gumboot Nation. We are a laid back people round here I guess- seeing as we receive a lot of liquid sunshine year round, we love our gumboots. Which brings me to my next point- I L.O.V.E. my new ones!!! Check these out:

These to me are what new high heeled leather boots are to most women. I usually tromp around in my crocs in rainy weather- so this is a treat for me. I plan to wear these with everything- shorts, pants, dresses, etc, etc. Maybe not on date night, we'll see... Maybe only these that night- oh, naughty, naughty Jane. (I am so joking with that last thought- you know that right?)

Don't laugh at the next pic, especially you RLF, you know I can't pose for pics without looking awkward! I was attempting to model my fine new foot wear.

Today I found myself bombing down the road in our big pick up, taking our son to his hockey playoffs. In a weird way, it was a lovely, happy time. I had on my snazzy boots, we had "Proud To Be Canadian" and "The Good Old Hockey Game" blaring (you probably have to be Canadian to fully appreciate these blood stirring tunes, but you go have a listen! Just ignore the hockey fight if you don't like that sort of thing- you may need to be a Canadian redneck to get a kick out of that as well. Not that I am condoning or like violence in sports.), and I thought- I love this! right here, right now in this moment, I am exactly where I want to be! Aren't those moments great? When was the last time you had one? I find when I am by myself with the kids for an extended period of time, I tend try to find those moments or things that are enjoyable to me, even if it is just a small thing like walking around the yard looking at my gardens, re reading my favorite novels, eating some really good chocolate, having that great cup of tea, buying a fabulous pair of boots, or taking the truck out instead of my mommy van! I have watched way more movies than I normally do in the past couple of weeks- all major chick flicks- Becoming Jane, The Jane Austen Book Club, the Loves Comes Softly series, and tonight, Little Women. Wahoo- aren't I a party animal!!!


Here is our oldest son after winning the Most Improved award for hockey this year. I was so proud as he went from a tentative player in Sept to a brick wall on defense in March. The best part was that he knew he earned it, it wasn't just a fluff award from the coach. He is such a nice boy- I just love him!