I'm sad today.
I've been sad for almost a week.
Last week, my girlfriend lost her 6 month old baby.
It's now going through the court system.
I won't say anything more about this until it's done in the system.
:(
No happy chatter today.
Hold your babies. Love em today like you will have no tomorrow.
Make every second last.
Enjoy it all, drink it up, breathe it in.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Bye bye soother....
and so it begins.
My youngest has had chapped lips for about a month. Well, its more than just lips, its all around the soother line. We have tried extreme moisturizers, oatmeal moisturizers, lip balm, vasaline...NOTHING is working. The redness goes away for a couple of days, the BAM its back and angrier than ever.
Today I bit the bullet. I "lost" her soother for nap time. Needless to say, she is NOT sleeping and I doubt she will.
The oldest is watching "Henry and his Bucket full of Dinosaurs", which surprises me, this is usually movie time.
Things are going so fast around here. My babies are growing up. They are getting more independant and I miss the baby-ness of it all. *sigh*
PLAYTIME
Today the oldest and I will be reading a couple of books. I am trying to teach her to read the small common words, the, and, book, ball, shoe, mom, dad....
Colouring will also be a big part of the afternoon, and then after the youngest's "nap" time is over, we are having a Sharon, Lois and Brahm dance party!
ME TIME
I will be journaling for the girls today. Filling them in on this past week in their life, filling it with words of encouragement and praise. Maybe getting them to give me something special to put in it for them kinda like a time capsule.
My youngest has had chapped lips for about a month. Well, its more than just lips, its all around the soother line. We have tried extreme moisturizers, oatmeal moisturizers, lip balm, vasaline...NOTHING is working. The redness goes away for a couple of days, the BAM its back and angrier than ever.
Today I bit the bullet. I "lost" her soother for nap time. Needless to say, she is NOT sleeping and I doubt she will.
The oldest is watching "Henry and his Bucket full of Dinosaurs", which surprises me, this is usually movie time.
Things are going so fast around here. My babies are growing up. They are getting more independant and I miss the baby-ness of it all. *sigh*
PLAYTIME
Today the oldest and I will be reading a couple of books. I am trying to teach her to read the small common words, the, and, book, ball, shoe, mom, dad....
Colouring will also be a big part of the afternoon, and then after the youngest's "nap" time is over, we are having a Sharon, Lois and Brahm dance party!
ME TIME
I will be journaling for the girls today. Filling them in on this past week in their life, filling it with words of encouragement and praise. Maybe getting them to give me something special to put in it for them kinda like a time capsule.
Friday, March 13, 2009
No longer my "little" girl
My oldest started putting herself to bed *sniff*....AND she insists on checking on her baby sister alone too!
She makes sure we are seated in the livingroom, says goodnight and off she goes.
She peeks in her sisters crib, climbs into bed and covers up for the night...
They sure do grow up too fast! It's amazing! One day they are peeing all over the change table and the next minute they are almost in school...next she'll be getting married, or having her own babies!...hopefully not that soon ;)
SPRING CLEANING HAS BEGUN!
I steam cleaned the carpet in the back, vacuumed like a madwoman today, swept, mopped, sqeegeed, organized, recycled, washed dried, hanged and changed many many things. Hmmm
Maybe because it is no longer MINUS A MILLION and it is finally on the plus side of zero. I feel energized
I wonder how long this will stay?
Tomorrow out comes the vinnegar, water and newspaper for the windows. Bleach for the walls and cupboards and toys....
JOY
She makes sure we are seated in the livingroom, says goodnight and off she goes.
She peeks in her sisters crib, climbs into bed and covers up for the night...
They sure do grow up too fast! It's amazing! One day they are peeing all over the change table and the next minute they are almost in school...next she'll be getting married, or having her own babies!...hopefully not that soon ;)
SPRING CLEANING HAS BEGUN!
I steam cleaned the carpet in the back, vacuumed like a madwoman today, swept, mopped, sqeegeed, organized, recycled, washed dried, hanged and changed many many things. Hmmm
Maybe because it is no longer MINUS A MILLION and it is finally on the plus side of zero. I feel energized
I wonder how long this will stay?
Tomorrow out comes the vinnegar, water and newspaper for the windows. Bleach for the walls and cupboards and toys....
JOY
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Where did my Potty Seat go Mommy?
The first thing my daughter asked me this morning.
She has been toilet trained for 14 months now (night trained too WOOHOO), but we always used one of those seats that go on the toilet. It was perfect.
Seat + kiddie stool = toilet trained!
But then I realized that when she starts school (possibly next month) she won't have the seat like she has at home. She might have a stool at school, but will have to learn to sit unassisted on the toilet. She's never sat unassisted on a toilet. She has a tiny tushy that she knows can fit through the seat and she is nervous... So I hid the kiddie seat.
So far she has done ok. She's a little nervous but is kinda figuring it out.
But, how do I explain the appearance of said seat when the youngest has to use it later today?
The youngest has always had constipation issues. So, to make it easier on her tummy (and bottom), we trained her on the kiddie seat about 6 months ago, just for the ease. Now she will only wet her diapers, and things are much easier :)
Kiddie Time
Today we pulled the kids table into the livingroom for some good colouring fun. The oldest wrote the letter "P" and the number "8" without any prompting from mommy! She also decided that the dark blue colour was not too nice, so the light blue would be PERFEK.
The youngest, ate the pink crayon first and tried to chase it with a yellow. Mmmmm. I caught her and no she didn't swallow any of the crayons. I fished the pieces right out of her mouth before she could really get a good taste of them.
This afternoon will be play time. Working on speach with the youngest (as she still isn't talking) and teaching her objects. Ball, Cat, Book, Shoe, Cup....the easy everyday words.
Me Time
My me time today will be starting the photo book for my girls. I've been wanting to make one for sometime and don't get much time. So for half an hour today I will get to work on it. I am so excited!
She has been toilet trained for 14 months now (night trained too WOOHOO), but we always used one of those seats that go on the toilet. It was perfect.
Seat + kiddie stool = toilet trained!
But then I realized that when she starts school (possibly next month) she won't have the seat like she has at home. She might have a stool at school, but will have to learn to sit unassisted on the toilet. She's never sat unassisted on a toilet. She has a tiny tushy that she knows can fit through the seat and she is nervous... So I hid the kiddie seat.
So far she has done ok. She's a little nervous but is kinda figuring it out.
But, how do I explain the appearance of said seat when the youngest has to use it later today?
The youngest has always had constipation issues. So, to make it easier on her tummy (and bottom), we trained her on the kiddie seat about 6 months ago, just for the ease. Now she will only wet her diapers, and things are much easier :)
Kiddie Time
Today we pulled the kids table into the livingroom for some good colouring fun. The oldest wrote the letter "P" and the number "8" without any prompting from mommy! She also decided that the dark blue colour was not too nice, so the light blue would be PERFEK.
The youngest, ate the pink crayon first and tried to chase it with a yellow. Mmmmm. I caught her and no she didn't swallow any of the crayons. I fished the pieces right out of her mouth before she could really get a good taste of them.
This afternoon will be play time. Working on speach with the youngest (as she still isn't talking) and teaching her objects. Ball, Cat, Book, Shoe, Cup....the easy everyday words.
Me Time
My me time today will be starting the photo book for my girls. I've been wanting to make one for sometime and don't get much time. So for half an hour today I will get to work on it. I am so excited!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
It's YUCCKY mommy!
I was blown away by my oldest this morning. She has been on an "I don't want to eat" or "It's yuckky" kick for a while now, but this morning she took me into the kitchen and said "I want reglar cereal" So I promptly went through all the cereal we have in the house.
"Lucky charms?"
"nope...reglar cereal mommy"
"Mini wheats?"
" I said REGLAR cereal mommy"
so I grabbed the multigrain cheerios... "Yes Mommy, those ones! THE REGLAR CEREAL"
I poured her a bowl, and to my sheer delight she ate it all!
I have found that meal times are getting trickier. I have desperately started hiding more foods in things the oldest will eat...which sometimes is not much at all.
I have tried small portions, waiting until she asks for her meal, offering her a couple of choices, getting her to help me cook, drawing the shopping list so she can pick out the food. And she is stubborn!
Finally after some patience (it was REALLY hard to be patient) she wanted to eat the best cereal in the house!
HAZZAH!
Craft time
Today we are going to make cards for friends that live across the country. On the weekend she can mail them off.
Me time
Today, my me time consisted of catching up with old friends and complaining about our weather (This Weather is absolutely FREEZING! It was -40.5C this morning! OMG I just want spring to come NOW...or even better YESTERDAY!). I am also hoping to fold my laundry and put it away.
After work tonight I have to defrag my computer, and run a virus scan.
"Lucky charms?"
"nope...reglar cereal mommy"
"Mini wheats?"
" I said REGLAR cereal mommy"
so I grabbed the multigrain cheerios... "Yes Mommy, those ones! THE REGLAR CEREAL"
I poured her a bowl, and to my sheer delight she ate it all!
I have found that meal times are getting trickier. I have desperately started hiding more foods in things the oldest will eat...which sometimes is not much at all.
I have tried small portions, waiting until she asks for her meal, offering her a couple of choices, getting her to help me cook, drawing the shopping list so she can pick out the food. And she is stubborn!
Finally after some patience (it was REALLY hard to be patient) she wanted to eat the best cereal in the house!
HAZZAH!
Craft time
Today we are going to make cards for friends that live across the country. On the weekend she can mail them off.
- glitter glue (3 colours)
- paint
- cardboard
- stickers
- feltpens
- buttons
- various scrapbooking supplies
Me time
Today, my me time consisted of catching up with old friends and complaining about our weather (This Weather is absolutely FREEZING! It was -40.5C this morning! OMG I just want spring to come NOW...or even better YESTERDAY!). I am also hoping to fold my laundry and put it away.
After work tonight I have to defrag my computer, and run a virus scan.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Baby its cold outside
Well, its Monday. Something about the first Monday after the time change is calming to me. Every time. I don't know what it is, but I feel stress free again.
I got an email from the preschool this morning and we may be sending the oldest to school early. I have to let them know very soon though. What to do....
Playtime
Today, since its way too cold to go outside. We are going to have a dress up day. Nice and relaxing, with hot chocolate, and good conversation. Well, as good as it can get with a three year old.
Supper will be Linguini with chicken and mushrooms in an alfredo sauce, baked with cheese.
Me time
Today my me time will be a shower (hopefully sans three year old). As I have to work this kink out of my neck. It's been bothering me for 2 weeks now.
I got an email from the preschool this morning and we may be sending the oldest to school early. I have to let them know very soon though. What to do....
Playtime
Today, since its way too cold to go outside. We are going to have a dress up day. Nice and relaxing, with hot chocolate, and good conversation. Well, as good as it can get with a three year old.
Supper will be Linguini with chicken and mushrooms in an alfredo sauce, baked with cheese.
Me time
Today my me time will be a shower (hopefully sans three year old). As I have to work this kink out of my neck. It's been bothering me for 2 weeks now.
Friday, March 6, 2009
she's growing up
So we did it. We registered our oldest for preschool. It's in the basement of an old church, and quite honestly I had no clue what to expect.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!
My daughters happily ran (or wobbled) to each center, greeting other children, playing with the toys, puzzles and musical instruments (the youngest of course tried to taste everything in sight). My husband and I looked at each other and agreed, this place great! The teachers are so kind and patient, taking their time introducing themselves and even getting on the floor and playing with the children, walking us parents through each station and informing us of the basis of said station. Needless to say, I eagerly signed all of the cheques!
It was quarter to 6, we had already been there over an hour and it was past...way past suppertime so I gave the oldest our typical countdown
"Honey, see mommy's phone? What numbers are there?"
"Five Four Five mommy"
"When the numbers say Five Five O, its time to get our coats on and go home"
"Ok mommy"
We looked at my phone a couple of times, then she saw the numbers 5:50...so I reminded her that it was time to leave. That's when it happened.
The mother of all tantrums! HIGH PITCHED SCREAMING, followed by tears, jumping, throwing herself on the floor.
I was trying to wrangle the youngest, so my hubby took over...and the teacher jumped right in. It still took another 15 minutes to get her out, but with the teacher being so kind and patient it made it a bit easier.
It was clear, at that point, that THIS was the school for us!
Me Time
My me time today is this, right now. Blogging. Fridays are usually super busy for me and its hard to get a few minutes in to pamper myself. Spring is coming, though. The sunshine is lasting longer (now if it would only get warmer...-24C... WHY?!) and walks will be happening again.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!
My daughters happily ran (or wobbled) to each center, greeting other children, playing with the toys, puzzles and musical instruments (the youngest of course tried to taste everything in sight). My husband and I looked at each other and agreed, this place great! The teachers are so kind and patient, taking their time introducing themselves and even getting on the floor and playing with the children, walking us parents through each station and informing us of the basis of said station. Needless to say, I eagerly signed all of the cheques!
It was quarter to 6, we had already been there over an hour and it was past...way past suppertime so I gave the oldest our typical countdown
"Honey, see mommy's phone? What numbers are there?"
"Five Four Five mommy"
"When the numbers say Five Five O, its time to get our coats on and go home"
"Ok mommy"
We looked at my phone a couple of times, then she saw the numbers 5:50...so I reminded her that it was time to leave. That's when it happened.
The mother of all tantrums! HIGH PITCHED SCREAMING, followed by tears, jumping, throwing herself on the floor.
I was trying to wrangle the youngest, so my hubby took over...and the teacher jumped right in. It still took another 15 minutes to get her out, but with the teacher being so kind and patient it made it a bit easier.
It was clear, at that point, that THIS was the school for us!
Me Time
My me time today is this, right now. Blogging. Fridays are usually super busy for me and its hard to get a few minutes in to pamper myself. Spring is coming, though. The sunshine is lasting longer (now if it would only get warmer...-24C... WHY?!) and walks will be happening again.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
brrrrrr
Ok this is a little ridiculous.
Yesterday was a GLORIOUS +5C. The snow and ice were melting off of the house, the roads were turning into ponds, it gave me hope. Until about 10 minutes after LOST last night.
The wind started picking up, the snow started falling and so did the temperature. It is currently -14C, but with a windchill its almost -30.
Today is the day
Today we register our oldest for preschool. I don't know if I am ready for this step. I know she is. When I told her what today was, her eyes lit up..."REAWWY?" yes I replied "REAWWY REAWWY!" *sniff*
I'm a bit sad. I can't believe that I am going to have to hand her off to someone other than family or friends for a couple of hours a week...ok its only a couple of hours, but that's more than we've ever been apart. I have to put my complete trust in a stranger. It scares the dickens out of me, but its a part of it all, and she needs the friends since there are no little kids in our neck of the woods.
Me Time
Today my me time will be taken up with music, maybe a good book and some bad TV. We all need a little bad TV once a week. It's good for the soul ;)
Yesterday was a GLORIOUS +5C. The snow and ice were melting off of the house, the roads were turning into ponds, it gave me hope. Until about 10 minutes after LOST last night.
The wind started picking up, the snow started falling and so did the temperature. It is currently -14C, but with a windchill its almost -30.
Today is the day
Today we register our oldest for preschool. I don't know if I am ready for this step. I know she is. When I told her what today was, her eyes lit up..."REAWWY?" yes I replied "REAWWY REAWWY!" *sniff*
I'm a bit sad. I can't believe that I am going to have to hand her off to someone other than family or friends for a couple of hours a week...ok its only a couple of hours, but that's more than we've ever been apart. I have to put my complete trust in a stranger. It scares the dickens out of me, but its a part of it all, and she needs the friends since there are no little kids in our neck of the woods.
Me Time
Today my me time will be taken up with music, maybe a good book and some bad TV. We all need a little bad TV once a week. It's good for the soul ;)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Two girls under the age of 4 is fun! Especially in the dreadfully long winter we've been having. Coming up with new ways to keep them entertained, happy, fed, not screaming...you have to get really creative sometimes.
This morning, I took them for a small walk, as the littlest (still not steady on her feet in the winter boots) refused to keep her mittens on... sure it was only -4C but still...kinda cold. I gave my cheapo camera to the oldest and let her take pictures of our journey. It lasted all of 5 mins until she was done.
siiiigh
We can't do the scavenger hunts yet, as there is still snow EVERYWHERE. Most people in this neck of the woods don't shovel their walks, the ravine is a bit far to go for a squirrel hunt (with a camera).
So I think, I've decided, for now....we will bake. I will teach the oldest patience, measurements, how to make certain colours with food colouring. The youngest, when awake, will be happy having dance parties and rolling balls....when she's not taking aim at one of us as she masters the art of throwing.
This afternoon we will be making banana muffin top cookies, With some healthy modifications. MMmmmm. We have done this a few times already. To do so you will need the following:
Add the muffin mix for 12 muffins as called for on the package
Mix until smooth.
Throw in desired amount of chocolate chips and nuts if using them.
Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 20 mins.
Cool on racks.
This should make about 18 - 24 "muffin tops" as opposed to a dozen muffins.
Naptime is upon us
The youngest is down for a nap, dinner is made already and the oldest is watching Toy Story. Sometimes we all need a little help from Star Command.
There are a few things I need to accomplish today.
I need to vacuum but since the oldest likes to do that and the youngest likes to chase it, we can leave that chore until after naptime.
Dishes. The never ending pile. Must fill and run the dishwasher. It seems since I have started cooking more foods from scratch I have more dishes. The down fall of healthier eating.
The bathroom, or the pit as I lovingly refer to it as. Tub needs to be scrubbed and the drain needs to be hair free, floor needs to be swept and mirror needs to be toothpasteless.
My laundry. I need to fold it all, preferably without the "help" of my elves.
Taxes need to be finished...That will wait until after LOST tonight or when/if the other chores get finished prior to me leaving for work.
All in all, my day is full. My life is full. My arms are full. But I'm happy!
Me Time
My me time during the week has somewhat changed. I can no longer nap in the afternoon, as the oldest just won't have it. I can't soak in the bath for an hour, as my youngest won't have it. Nor can I go off gallavanting with the girls for some wobbly-pops in an hour's notice. My family won't have it, nor will my wallet.
Instead, I have journals for my girls. One for each of them, I play barbies and dress up with them, I call my friends for a quick chat in between tantrums and I miss holding my little ones in my arms. My me time today is to reflect and soak it all in. It won't last forever, but its still here today.
This morning, I took them for a small walk, as the littlest (still not steady on her feet in the winter boots) refused to keep her mittens on... sure it was only -4C but still...kinda cold. I gave my cheapo camera to the oldest and let her take pictures of our journey. It lasted all of 5 mins until she was done.
siiiigh
We can't do the scavenger hunts yet, as there is still snow EVERYWHERE. Most people in this neck of the woods don't shovel their walks, the ravine is a bit far to go for a squirrel hunt (with a camera).
So I think, I've decided, for now....we will bake. I will teach the oldest patience, measurements, how to make certain colours with food colouring. The youngest, when awake, will be happy having dance parties and rolling balls....when she's not taking aim at one of us as she masters the art of throwing.
This afternoon we will be making banana muffin top cookies, With some healthy modifications. MMmmmm. We have done this a few times already. To do so you will need the following:
- Banana muffin mixture
- 2 large overripe bananas
- chocolate chips
- nuts (if desired)
Add the muffin mix for 12 muffins as called for on the package
Mix until smooth.
Throw in desired amount of chocolate chips and nuts if using them.
Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 20 mins.
Cool on racks.
This should make about 18 - 24 "muffin tops" as opposed to a dozen muffins.
Naptime is upon us
The youngest is down for a nap, dinner is made already and the oldest is watching Toy Story. Sometimes we all need a little help from Star Command.
There are a few things I need to accomplish today.
I need to vacuum but since the oldest likes to do that and the youngest likes to chase it, we can leave that chore until after naptime.
Dishes. The never ending pile. Must fill and run the dishwasher. It seems since I have started cooking more foods from scratch I have more dishes. The down fall of healthier eating.
The bathroom, or the pit as I lovingly refer to it as. Tub needs to be scrubbed and the drain needs to be hair free, floor needs to be swept and mirror needs to be toothpasteless.
My laundry. I need to fold it all, preferably without the "help" of my elves.
Taxes need to be finished...That will wait until after LOST tonight or when/if the other chores get finished prior to me leaving for work.
All in all, my day is full. My life is full. My arms are full. But I'm happy!
Me Time
My me time during the week has somewhat changed. I can no longer nap in the afternoon, as the oldest just won't have it. I can't soak in the bath for an hour, as my youngest won't have it. Nor can I go off gallavanting with the girls for some wobbly-pops in an hour's notice. My family won't have it, nor will my wallet.
Instead, I have journals for my girls. One for each of them, I play barbies and dress up with them, I call my friends for a quick chat in between tantrums and I miss holding my little ones in my arms. My me time today is to reflect and soak it all in. It won't last forever, but its still here today.
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