Keeping it simple Sunday

The Canadian men's Brier wraps up today in Edmonton.  I've been watching as many games as possible during the week, and all weekend.  With the time change, this morning's draw began at 8:30 and I planned to be up 15 minutes ahead of time to get the coffee on.  But last night, my daughter (having napped all afternoon) was restless so it was nearly 1 a.m. before I feel asleep. You'd think I'd be accustomed to the noise ...she is 31 years old and has lived with me most of that time!  OR maybe she would have learned to be a little more quiet.  A little of column A, a little of column B perhaps?

The alarm went off shortly after 8, I shut if off, and woke up just before 9.  I only missed the first end, but coffee didn't get started until the 5th end break.  At least I know I should sleep well tonight.

The second game is streaming live on the internet as I type this. There is a time delay between the video and the sound, so I hear the sound of the hits before I actually see them.  It's rather disconcerting!

Between games I got my taxes done and filed. I sat with my daughter as she did her taxes for the first time.  I've always done it in the past, but I figure it's about time she learned how.   My son's information slip has yet to arrive, though it should have been mailed by the end of February.  Once it comes in, he gets to learn how too!  Maybe next year, I'll make them do mine. :-)

I've managed to finish all the blocks for my afghan while watching the curling.  Now it's a matter of sewing them all together.  Our local Zellers has been sold to Target so has been selling off all of their goods.  I picked up another 14 balls of various yarns for less than $30, enough to make an baby blanket and several pairs of mitts and toques.  Of course, spring is around the corner...at least I hope it is, so I probably won't get much done in the next few weeks.

I anticipate the rest of the day will be just as quiet.  The Brier final starts at 6:30 local time, with Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario playing Jeff Stoughton of Manitoba.  Either team will be great representatives of Canadian curling at the Worlds in Victoria B.C. in a couple of weeks, but I am pulling for the Jacobs team.  Stoughton has been to and won the Worlds previously, so I think it is time for a new (and younger) team to have a chance.   I would prefer if it were Saskatchewan, but we have not made it to a final in several years, nor won the Brier since 1980.

After the game today, it will be almost a week before the start of the World Women's curling.  I might just go through withdrawal!  Of course it will give me more time to keep up with everyone I follow in the blogging world.  I know I'm been remiss in my comments!

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, and a great week lies ahead!