The Devil Does Come!
OK so we tested Tym a little more - we had tacos one night -and she ate a whole wheat tortilla - the next night she had a teaspon of sour cream.
For a week she was CrAzY! Not listening, un-cooperative, spacey, violent - so much so that she bite her friend at a playdate, and hard. She hasn't bite anyone in 2 years. it took most of the week for the effects to wear off. We are glad she's back to normal!
On another note Pepe came over yesterday and watched the kids for a couple hours while we went out to eat. We went to Soul Food - a southern home style cooking restaurant. WOW - it was amazing. The fried chicken was the best I've ever had, and the bread pudding, and the sweet potato chips... I can't wait to go back!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
April showers
It's been a busy month - not nearly as busy as March thankfully!
We had a lovely Easter weekend - The weather was amazing. We've spent countless hours at the park which has been great. Lake loves the sand! he loves to roll in it, and eat it.
Lake is a toddler. He is signing more, eat, all done, please, hat, cat, dog, help, play (and others I am sure I am missing). he is starting to say more words. Lastnight he said bubble over and over. And he says cat and car. You have to listen closely, but he's starting to communicate more and more.
He weighs almost 25lbs. And climbs everything. One of his favorite things to do is wrestle with Tym, and he can pin her down. Being outisde will make him smile everytime. He picks up his shoes (the right ones!) and sits on the stair and waits for us to put them on - it's so cute.
Tym is doing well. We tested her wheat allergy last week. Had wheat pasta 2 nights in a row. And she did not turn into the devil! :) It did disturb her sleep a little, but it was also a huge amount of wheat. So we are going to be not as strict with wheat - if something has a trace, then that's OK - which will open up snack options at a much cheaper price!
Tym finally weighed in at 34lbs yesterday! She is growing taller though - slowly.
Meag and I went out without the kids for the second time ever yesterday. It was awesome! We left the kids at Michel and Pascale's - and they played and played. Lake didn't even cry when he noticed we left (only at diaper change time). Which is awesome. Especially since starting in July Asleigh is going to be watching them on Wednesday instead of me taking the day off.
We are looking forward to the summer fun. We will be spending a lot of time at the park. We are going to Kitchener is a couple weeks, and going to Niagara falls with the crew - should be fun :)
We had a lovely Easter weekend - The weather was amazing. We've spent countless hours at the park which has been great. Lake loves the sand! he loves to roll in it, and eat it.
Lake is a toddler. He is signing more, eat, all done, please, hat, cat, dog, help, play (and others I am sure I am missing). he is starting to say more words. Lastnight he said bubble over and over. And he says cat and car. You have to listen closely, but he's starting to communicate more and more.
He weighs almost 25lbs. And climbs everything. One of his favorite things to do is wrestle with Tym, and he can pin her down. Being outisde will make him smile everytime. He picks up his shoes (the right ones!) and sits on the stair and waits for us to put them on - it's so cute.
Tym is doing well. We tested her wheat allergy last week. Had wheat pasta 2 nights in a row. And she did not turn into the devil! :) It did disturb her sleep a little, but it was also a huge amount of wheat. So we are going to be not as strict with wheat - if something has a trace, then that's OK - which will open up snack options at a much cheaper price!
Tym finally weighed in at 34lbs yesterday! She is growing taller though - slowly.
Meag and I went out without the kids for the second time ever yesterday. It was awesome! We left the kids at Michel and Pascale's - and they played and played. Lake didn't even cry when he noticed we left (only at diaper change time). Which is awesome. Especially since starting in July Asleigh is going to be watching them on Wednesday instead of me taking the day off.
We are looking forward to the summer fun. We will be spending a lot of time at the park. We are going to Kitchener is a couple weeks, and going to Niagara falls with the crew - should be fun :)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Change in Pace
I've been home with the kids long enough to write this with some confidence.
I'll freely admit that as as January drew closer and my time at work began to fade, I became more and more nervous about being at home. My patience as whole is slim to none on the best of days and I was very used to my "freedom" of working. Meaning if I had a break it was easy to go kill an hour or two chilling out at Starbucks or Chapters. I was also used to Deah running the house. I didn't always agree with how she did it, but at the end of the day if the kids were smiling, fed, watered and alive than that was all that mattered. Or so I tried to remind myself when I came home at night and it "had been a day" with Hurricane Tym tearing through the house. So the fear and apprehension of all of a sudden being Mr. Mum was beginning to sink in.
Week 1arrived and we all survived.
Week 2 arrived and we all survived.
Week 3 arrived and everyone was still alive - and smiling!
I started feeling pretty good about myself and my parenting skills. I began noticing the little things that make my kids tick. Such as Lake loves having his head scratched. And Tym can make a fort out of anything, including a hand towel! I started picking up on Lake's cues more quickly. Instead of a tired and cranky Mummy, the kids and I were laughing none stop, taking new adventures and figuring out our own way of running the house. And it feels great! I always knew I had an amazing family, but witnessing first hand day in and out the milestones of achievement is well worth the penny pinching of my not working. I will never get to see my kids like this again: The grin on Lake's face the first time he truly walked, the smirk on Tym's face when I threw a snowball at her, the ear splitting shriek of delight when Lake discovered flushing the toilet and the initial apprehension in them both at going to a new play group. I never fully realized all that I was missing until now. I'm not missing my Starbucks runs because I have Tym looking at me and saying "Mummy, you're a little cranky. Let's go make another coffee!" as she leads me to the kitchen and I hear a flush followed by a howl of laughter.
I'll freely admit that as as January drew closer and my time at work began to fade, I became more and more nervous about being at home. My patience as whole is slim to none on the best of days and I was very used to my "freedom" of working. Meaning if I had a break it was easy to go kill an hour or two chilling out at Starbucks or Chapters. I was also used to Deah running the house. I didn't always agree with how she did it, but at the end of the day if the kids were smiling, fed, watered and alive than that was all that mattered. Or so I tried to remind myself when I came home at night and it "had been a day" with Hurricane Tym tearing through the house. So the fear and apprehension of all of a sudden being Mr. Mum was beginning to sink in.
Week 1arrived and we all survived.
Week 2 arrived and we all survived.
Week 3 arrived and everyone was still alive - and smiling!
I started feeling pretty good about myself and my parenting skills. I began noticing the little things that make my kids tick. Such as Lake loves having his head scratched. And Tym can make a fort out of anything, including a hand towel! I started picking up on Lake's cues more quickly. Instead of a tired and cranky Mummy, the kids and I were laughing none stop, taking new adventures and figuring out our own way of running the house. And it feels great! I always knew I had an amazing family, but witnessing first hand day in and out the milestones of achievement is well worth the penny pinching of my not working. I will never get to see my kids like this again: The grin on Lake's face the first time he truly walked, the smirk on Tym's face when I threw a snowball at her, the ear splitting shriek of delight when Lake discovered flushing the toilet and the initial apprehension in them both at going to a new play group. I never fully realized all that I was missing until now. I'm not missing my Starbucks runs because I have Tym looking at me and saying "Mummy, you're a little cranky. Let's go make another coffee!" as she leads me to the kitchen and I hear a flush followed by a howl of laughter.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Happy Birthday Tym!
My lil' snuggle bug you are 5 years old today.
Closing my eyes brings back all the wonder, joy and apprehension I felt at 12:00:14 March 26th 2005. Closing my eyes I can still smell the newness of you. I can still hear your newborn cry, I can still see your toothless grin, and I can still feel my heart swell with more love for you than I've ever know. You are the first of 2 sacred gifts your Mama has given me. It took me some time to figure out how to be the best Mummy for you and to you, but I think we've found our path together.
Thank you for all the laughter, delight, and smiles you have brought to my world. With each passing day I know that you will be the person I had hoped you would be: nothing like me, but your own unique and awesome self.
I love you Bug-A-Boo,
Mummy
Closing my eyes brings back all the wonder, joy and apprehension I felt at 12:00:14 March 26th 2005. Closing my eyes I can still smell the newness of you. I can still hear your newborn cry, I can still see your toothless grin, and I can still feel my heart swell with more love for you than I've ever know. You are the first of 2 sacred gifts your Mama has given me. It took me some time to figure out how to be the best Mummy for you and to you, but I think we've found our path together.
Thank you for all the laughter, delight, and smiles you have brought to my world. With each passing day I know that you will be the person I had hoped you would be: nothing like me, but your own unique and awesome self.
I love you Bug-A-Boo,
Mummy
Tymothy Kate - stop growing!!
Dear Tym,
Today you are 5. WOW. it's amazing how quickly the time as flown. It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting your arrival. I can still feel you wiggling in my belly, with your constant hiccups.
Two weeks ago we surprised you with tickets to Princesses on Ice. it was amazing to take you and watch you see all your favorite Princesses come alive. You are so big - but the fold down chair kept creeping up, because you are also still so little. I kept my leg on the chair so it wouldn't close on you!
You are thriving at school. You like the teachers and the students and the bus ride home! So much so that you invited your 12 year old bus friend to your party on Saturday. Hayden came, because he knew it meant a lot to you., which was awesome.
Tonight we are having spaghetti and meatballs and Santiago and his moms are coming over. You are very excited to be 5 - the very first thing you said this morning was "I'm 5 now!"
Lake loves everything you do and looks for you constantly. You love him with justo. It's amazing to watch the bond you guys are growing and how good a big sister you are.
Everyday you make my heart grow a little more with how big you are getting, and the things you are able to do. You make me very proud to be your mama.
Happy Birthday Tymothy Kate - I love you.
Mama
Today you are 5. WOW. it's amazing how quickly the time as flown. It seems like just yesterday we were eagerly awaiting your arrival. I can still feel you wiggling in my belly, with your constant hiccups.
Two weeks ago we surprised you with tickets to Princesses on Ice. it was amazing to take you and watch you see all your favorite Princesses come alive. You are so big - but the fold down chair kept creeping up, because you are also still so little. I kept my leg on the chair so it wouldn't close on you!
You are thriving at school. You like the teachers and the students and the bus ride home! So much so that you invited your 12 year old bus friend to your party on Saturday. Hayden came, because he knew it meant a lot to you., which was awesome.
Tonight we are having spaghetti and meatballs and Santiago and his moms are coming over. You are very excited to be 5 - the very first thing you said this morning was "I'm 5 now!"
Lake loves everything you do and looks for you constantly. You love him with justo. It's amazing to watch the bond you guys are growing and how good a big sister you are.
Everyday you make my heart grow a little more with how big you are getting, and the things you are able to do. You make me very proud to be your mama.
Happy Birthday Tymothy Kate - I love you.
Mama
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Happy Birthday Darling!!!
Happy Birthday to a great Mr. Mom!!!! :)
Meag keeps saying she's turning 23 - we love you!
it's been a busy time as usual. Lots of sickness as usual. 2 weeks ago on a Sunday night Tym had a cold when going to bed, but woke up barking like a seal... Croup had gotten into the house again. Within an hour she couldn't breath very well and was struggling for a good breath. We called telehealth, who called an ambulance. Neither Meag nor I have ever had to take an ambulance, but Tym did. They gave her epinephrine in the ambluance and she turned into her chatty self within 10 minutes. 6 hours later at 5am they finally get home. The doctors gave Tym a one dose steriod to help her lungs along and that seemed to do the trick. it was a scary time - I felt silly getting the ambulance, but knowing they had to give her something eased my mind. That's why the service is there right?
Last week the rest of the house got sick. Lake and I got antibiotics on Monday, along with Tigger, and Meag got some Tuesday. We are getting better mostly - Meag's sinuses still hurt.... But lake and I are good :)
Tym's on March break this week - and the weather is gorgeous! We played outside yesterday for a couple hours, it was great. She's off to gymnastics camp for the rest of the week - yay for everyone!
We celebrated Meag's birthday at matt and sarah's on Sunday. it was awesome, Tym gave her a scrapbook she made all by herself. I gave her a day off - I'm taking Friday off and she can do whatever she wants!
Happy March Break everyone!
Meag keeps saying she's turning 23 - we love you!
it's been a busy time as usual. Lots of sickness as usual. 2 weeks ago on a Sunday night Tym had a cold when going to bed, but woke up barking like a seal... Croup had gotten into the house again. Within an hour she couldn't breath very well and was struggling for a good breath. We called telehealth, who called an ambulance. Neither Meag nor I have ever had to take an ambulance, but Tym did. They gave her epinephrine in the ambluance and she turned into her chatty self within 10 minutes. 6 hours later at 5am they finally get home. The doctors gave Tym a one dose steriod to help her lungs along and that seemed to do the trick. it was a scary time - I felt silly getting the ambulance, but knowing they had to give her something eased my mind. That's why the service is there right?
Last week the rest of the house got sick. Lake and I got antibiotics on Monday, along with Tigger, and Meag got some Tuesday. We are getting better mostly - Meag's sinuses still hurt.... But lake and I are good :)
Tym's on March break this week - and the weather is gorgeous! We played outside yesterday for a couple hours, it was great. She's off to gymnastics camp for the rest of the week - yay for everyone!
We celebrated Meag's birthday at matt and sarah's on Sunday. it was awesome, Tym gave her a scrapbook she made all by herself. I gave her a day off - I'm taking Friday off and she can do whatever she wants!
Happy March Break everyone!
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Ides of March
March isn't even here, but I'm already dreading it to a certain extent. March is so busy... it really starts in Feb with parties for friends - in an 9 week span I think there are 10 birthdays that help celebrate, including Tym and Meag. No wonder I haven't even thought about our 9 year anniversary!
lake has figured out that if he moves a stool over, he can climb, then reach things we've put out of his reach.. hence the huge goose egg on his head from bringing Tym's VTech computer on his head yesterday.
He is OBSESSED with the vacunm. a week ago he was scared of it, now it's a huge game. He loves the nozzle stuck to him, or anyone. He loves vacunming the floor. After an hour of playing when you go to put it away, he cries. A lot.
We had a great visit with Beth and family. Julia followed Tym around none stop. They all played hard and slept great. We played at Ikea and went to the Science and Tech museum. We ate, a lot. it was fun.
We've been watching the Olympics - last night had the Clake-Ward's over to watch the women win Gold. it was awesome :) It will be lovely when it's done tho, so we can start to get some sleep!
lake has figured out that if he moves a stool over, he can climb, then reach things we've put out of his reach.. hence the huge goose egg on his head from bringing Tym's VTech computer on his head yesterday.
He is OBSESSED with the vacunm. a week ago he was scared of it, now it's a huge game. He loves the nozzle stuck to him, or anyone. He loves vacunming the floor. After an hour of playing when you go to put it away, he cries. A lot.
We had a great visit with Beth and family. Julia followed Tym around none stop. They all played hard and slept great. We played at Ikea and went to the Science and Tech museum. We ate, a lot. it was fun.
We've been watching the Olympics - last night had the Clake-Ward's over to watch the women win Gold. it was awesome :) It will be lovely when it's done tho, so we can start to get some sleep!
Friday, February 12, 2010
All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth!
Lake finally has 2 front teeth! He now has 10 teeth, and the molars are mostly in all the way. Lake has had a rough couple weeks with being bumped around. He fell down 7 stairs, he was dropped down 2 stairs by a 5 year old. He has hit his head on almost everything around. He's a little climber and is not afriad to crawl up things - problem is getting down!
it's hard to beleive he's 14 months old! I uploaded some pictures, and there is video on facebook - oye he's funny. He is a little dancer, and will dance if you just hum a tune. If there is music on he grooves. He brought a tutu over the other day for me to put on him, and he kept it on for 45 minutes dancing away. It was so cute.
Tym is a little trouble maker, but in the next breath is an angel. It's quite amazing to watch her brain grow and be so big! She can rationalize (if she wants to!) almost anything. Right now it's - it's my _____ - so my rules. Well actually - that's not how it works, but... We love you :)
This weekend Beth and the gang are coming down. We will do some winterluding. We will do some skating, and a fondue. it will be a fun time. Tym talks about Grace and Julia all the time and misses them a lot.
it's hard to beleive he's 14 months old! I uploaded some pictures, and there is video on facebook - oye he's funny. He is a little dancer, and will dance if you just hum a tune. If there is music on he grooves. He brought a tutu over the other day for me to put on him, and he kept it on for 45 minutes dancing away. It was so cute.
Tym is a little trouble maker, but in the next breath is an angel. It's quite amazing to watch her brain grow and be so big! She can rationalize (if she wants to!) almost anything. Right now it's - it's my _____ - so my rules. Well actually - that's not how it works, but... We love you :)
This weekend Beth and the gang are coming down. We will do some winterluding. We will do some skating, and a fondue. it will be a fun time. Tym talks about Grace and Julia all the time and misses them a lot.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
We all came down with the flu within 48 hours. Thankfully it didn't last to long - Tym was only down for a day, and totally fine after that. Lake resumed his regular teething schedule afterwards.
It's crazy to think that Feb is already here! Next weekend Beth and the gang will be here, which will be a blast. Winterluding if the weather is nice. Museum or swimming or something else fun as well. Tym's been talking about them a lot and misses them, so it'll be good for them to have some play time.
Tym has been enjoying the Rainbow Fairies series of books. Small chapter books - they went to Chapters after gymnastics yesterday and she spent the last of her gift card from Grampa and got a sticket book about them.
it's truly amazing to watch her grow into a kid (sometimes with the attitude to go with it!) She is loving gymnastics, can't wait to have her party there (princess theme of course!) She seems to be settling more into school and enjoying it and the kids more.
Lake is a toddler. There I said it. He's getting tall and the chub is getting long - he's walking everywhere and getting into everything. he can sign, when he feels like it. He can eat like a champ, if he feels like it. he loves blowing kisses, giving hi-5's and props.
Meag is loving being at home with them - which is amazing to see. It's amazing to see that she's still the favorite, even though she's home most of the time.
It's crazy to think that Feb is already here! Next weekend Beth and the gang will be here, which will be a blast. Winterluding if the weather is nice. Museum or swimming or something else fun as well. Tym's been talking about them a lot and misses them, so it'll be good for them to have some play time.
Tym has been enjoying the Rainbow Fairies series of books. Small chapter books - they went to Chapters after gymnastics yesterday and she spent the last of her gift card from Grampa and got a sticket book about them.
it's truly amazing to watch her grow into a kid (sometimes with the attitude to go with it!) She is loving gymnastics, can't wait to have her party there (princess theme of course!) She seems to be settling more into school and enjoying it and the kids more.
Lake is a toddler. There I said it. He's getting tall and the chub is getting long - he's walking everywhere and getting into everything. he can sign, when he feels like it. He can eat like a champ, if he feels like it. he loves blowing kisses, giving hi-5's and props.
Meag is loving being at home with them - which is amazing to see. It's amazing to see that she's still the favorite, even though she's home most of the time.
Monday, January 25, 2010
This will be quick... I am waiting for the washer to finish so I can run another load through before going to bed.
This officially marks the first time the entire family has been hit by the flu. Lake then Meag 2 hours later. Me the follow night (lastnight) and now Tym.
Tomorrow will be a movie day that's for sure!
To go along with all the laundry.
This officially marks the first time the entire family has been hit by the flu. Lake then Meag 2 hours later. Me the follow night (lastnight) and now Tym.
Tomorrow will be a movie day that's for sure!
To go along with all the laundry.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Anyone want a tooth?
So Lake has gotten 7 teeth in 7 weeks. With 1 more almost there. He now has all first year molars - but he is still missing a front tooth. He isn't waisting any time, since he didn't get his first one till he was almost a year old! I am hoping the rest come in quick so we can get a teething break. Overall he's been good considering. He's had a sore bum a few times and chewing on anything - but good.
He eats like a champ - he has Meag's tastebuds, curry, peanut sauce, spicy. Whereas Tym is still more like me and dips everything in ketchup :)
We got Tym's allergy test done again - her intolerance to some things (like garlic and pineapple) have gone down - however others have gone up. Like goat dairy. Not to surprising considering how much she consumes. We haven't totally cut it out, but we are now severaly limiting how much she gets everyday. We are also going to test pineapple and garlic to see if she reacts in the next little while. I am hoping we can bring them back in - i miss sweet and sour sauce! :)
He eats like a champ - he has Meag's tastebuds, curry, peanut sauce, spicy. Whereas Tym is still more like me and dips everything in ketchup :)
We got Tym's allergy test done again - her intolerance to some things (like garlic and pineapple) have gone down - however others have gone up. Like goat dairy. Not to surprising considering how much she consumes. We haven't totally cut it out, but we are now severaly limiting how much she gets everyday. We are also going to test pineapple and garlic to see if she reacts in the next little while. I am hoping we can bring them back in - i miss sweet and sour sauce! :)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Dear Sumo/Hercules:
Oh my what a month of change this has been! Since your first birthday you have been everywhere at the pace of a lion. Mama has been back to work for a little while now and you and I are finding our groove with each other quite nicely. You are napping for me simply wonderfully - if only I could put you down! I love you're two hour naps twice a day, however Sumo at 23+ pounds you are rather heavy to bounce after a while. Mama and I will be working on your sleep habits in the next few weeks, to give my arms a break. Though not before I am fully caught up on Glee! and The Big Bang Theory.
Of course the very first day Mama went back to work you began walking in earnest. I warned Mama this would happen and the look of shock and amazement when you toddled over to her was awesome. Since then, you have developed quite the speed for when you want something, and quite the foul cry when you are more than done with walking. I still giggle seeing your little chubby legs waddling around the house. You've also learned a handful of new signs and the results are an easier supper time. A few times I've been concerned that your signing of "eat" would result in a fat lip, or "more" was going to sprain your finger, but as long as the food came quickly we avoided injury. To you and me!
The most amazing thing though Sumo is your strength. How you have managed to loosen a baby gate anchored into a 2x4 that is then anchored into a wall stud is beyond me. Thus the nickname of Sumo (I feel) needs to be replaced with Hercules. And I still attest that you are not getting your own fridge until you're 10 years old, I don't care how much you need the food to fuel your muscles!
Thank you again for bringing laughter, amazement and love into my life and family.
Love,
Mummy
Oh my what a month of change this has been! Since your first birthday you have been everywhere at the pace of a lion. Mama has been back to work for a little while now and you and I are finding our groove with each other quite nicely. You are napping for me simply wonderfully - if only I could put you down! I love you're two hour naps twice a day, however Sumo at 23+ pounds you are rather heavy to bounce after a while. Mama and I will be working on your sleep habits in the next few weeks, to give my arms a break. Though not before I am fully caught up on Glee! and The Big Bang Theory.
Of course the very first day Mama went back to work you began walking in earnest. I warned Mama this would happen and the look of shock and amazement when you toddled over to her was awesome. Since then, you have developed quite the speed for when you want something, and quite the foul cry when you are more than done with walking. I still giggle seeing your little chubby legs waddling around the house. You've also learned a handful of new signs and the results are an easier supper time. A few times I've been concerned that your signing of "eat" would result in a fat lip, or "more" was going to sprain your finger, but as long as the food came quickly we avoided injury. To you and me!
The most amazing thing though Sumo is your strength. How you have managed to loosen a baby gate anchored into a 2x4 that is then anchored into a wall stud is beyond me. Thus the nickname of Sumo (I feel) needs to be replaced with Hercules. And I still attest that you are not getting your own fridge until you're 10 years old, I don't care how much you need the food to fuel your muscles!
Thank you again for bringing laughter, amazement and love into my life and family.
Love,
Mummy
Monday, January 11, 2010
A new year is here
I know - we have sucked at blogging - I am now into week 2 of work, and it's slowed down, so I am hoping to get to write more here in the future :)
So we had an awesome Christmas. Dec was a bit crazy busy - I did a week of morning, while Meag worked afternoons and nights. Then Mom and Gram arrived for a week. It was amazing to have them here... The best parts would be watching my 80 year old grammie have Tym on her lap reading an Archie comic, and my 4 year old teaching my 80 year old grammie how to do exploding props - by night 3 she had it down!! Definitely worth the small stress of having her here. Gram is a lovely lady, however she has alzheimer's - thankfully not to bad. She would get disorientated quite easy, or forget where she was going - but loved the entertainment of the kids.
Christmas morning was a blessing - Tym was in her element. Lake ended up taking a nap after stockings and breakfast ,which gave Tym the luxury of tearing at the tree. Just as we only had a few presents left, lake woke up and was able to finish it off perfectly. Meag cooked an amazing bird!! I am glad we got a big one as we enjoyed leftovers for days :) Having 4 generations under one roof was awesome - I hope that Tym will have a little recollection of it when she's older.
Tym was stoked to get the Dora Van she wanted from Santa. it was amazing to see Christmas magic working through her eyes... I do hope we get blessed enough to have it for a few more years of it.
lake was blessed with a molar and an eye tooth over 16 hours Christmas Eve /Day.
We had a great holiday after that - trying to be pro-active with getting things in order for the roles to totally switch. We had a lovely new years eve - kids were in bed, Doris and Chrys came over and we ordered Chinese, ate a lot and were in bed by 10:30.
That brings up to role reversale. Week one is down, and it went very well! I managed at work - it was crazy busy. Meag had a great week with the kids. I can say I am going to really enjoy meag only being gone 1 night a week instead of 3... The house generally seemed to run better.
1 week at work, and now Lake is walking most everywhere. Of course!
Tym's sleeping has been interesting - over the Chrstmas holiday she slept wonderfully, until 6 most mornings without waking. Come the wednesday before school, she started waking up at 4, and the first question out of her mouth is, "Is it a school day?" We have started some homeopathics, which are helping to sleep it seems... At least we do know the root cause of the sleep disturbances. it is school - however she doesn't seem anxious about it... I think she is just learning a lot of thinking about it.
I am sure I've missed stuff, but that's a quick update on us... I will try to get the pictures uploaded soon!
So we had an awesome Christmas. Dec was a bit crazy busy - I did a week of morning, while Meag worked afternoons and nights. Then Mom and Gram arrived for a week. It was amazing to have them here... The best parts would be watching my 80 year old grammie have Tym on her lap reading an Archie comic, and my 4 year old teaching my 80 year old grammie how to do exploding props - by night 3 she had it down!! Definitely worth the small stress of having her here. Gram is a lovely lady, however she has alzheimer's - thankfully not to bad. She would get disorientated quite easy, or forget where she was going - but loved the entertainment of the kids.
Christmas morning was a blessing - Tym was in her element. Lake ended up taking a nap after stockings and breakfast ,which gave Tym the luxury of tearing at the tree. Just as we only had a few presents left, lake woke up and was able to finish it off perfectly. Meag cooked an amazing bird!! I am glad we got a big one as we enjoyed leftovers for days :) Having 4 generations under one roof was awesome - I hope that Tym will have a little recollection of it when she's older.
Tym was stoked to get the Dora Van she wanted from Santa. it was amazing to see Christmas magic working through her eyes... I do hope we get blessed enough to have it for a few more years of it.
lake was blessed with a molar and an eye tooth over 16 hours Christmas Eve /Day.
We had a great holiday after that - trying to be pro-active with getting things in order for the roles to totally switch. We had a lovely new years eve - kids were in bed, Doris and Chrys came over and we ordered Chinese, ate a lot and were in bed by 10:30.
That brings up to role reversale. Week one is down, and it went very well! I managed at work - it was crazy busy. Meag had a great week with the kids. I can say I am going to really enjoy meag only being gone 1 night a week instead of 3... The house generally seemed to run better.
1 week at work, and now Lake is walking most everywhere. Of course!
Tym's sleeping has been interesting - over the Chrstmas holiday she slept wonderfully, until 6 most mornings without waking. Come the wednesday before school, she started waking up at 4, and the first question out of her mouth is, "Is it a school day?" We have started some homeopathics, which are helping to sleep it seems... At least we do know the root cause of the sleep disturbances. it is school - however she doesn't seem anxious about it... I think she is just learning a lot of thinking about it.
I am sure I've missed stuff, but that's a quick update on us... I will try to get the pictures uploaded soon!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
December is here....
Lake,
Where to begin!!! What a whirlwind. You are 1. This has been the fastest year of my life - watching you grow into the little person you are turning into has been fantastic.
You are 30 inches long and weigh 22lbs. You apparently lost 2 pounds once you started moving around - the further the cats are, the quicker you move! You will eat anything that is around - mainly whatever me or mummy is eating. You have mastered crawling up and even faster down. You can do 5 or 6 signs - but rarely use them yet, you would much rather grunt, yell and point.
This past year with you was hard and good all at the same time - I am glad you finally turned into a happy baby. The first 6 months there was not a lot of smiles. But once you started sitting and moving around the world, you are a very happy baby.
You got your second tooth last week, along with it came a cold of course. All in all you've been pretty healthy. You are not a graceful teether however - and let us know when you are uncomfortable.
There is so much love in your heart for Tym it blows my mind. I've said from the day you were born, she loves you - to much. But you love her just as much - from the moment you open your eyes in the morning looking for her, to the second you see her bus on top of the hill in the afternoons, till night kisses - you adore her. As she you - as we are constantly telling her to give you space. But you seem to enjoy it most of the time.
I am going to miss you like mad when I go to work on Monday - however my heart is eased knowing that you will be home with Mummy. I know that you guys will have wonderful days together. I do hope you start walking before I go back to work full time in Jan however, I would hate to miss that. At least I have seen you take a few steps already, know just to do it more often.
All in all - you are a wonderful boy, sloppery kissed and great big hugs included. I am very happy to have you as my son Lake Grey and I look forward to the wonderful man you will grow up to be.
Lake - you make our family complete, thanks for joining us,
love
mama
Where to begin!!! What a whirlwind. You are 1. This has been the fastest year of my life - watching you grow into the little person you are turning into has been fantastic.
You are 30 inches long and weigh 22lbs. You apparently lost 2 pounds once you started moving around - the further the cats are, the quicker you move! You will eat anything that is around - mainly whatever me or mummy is eating. You have mastered crawling up and even faster down. You can do 5 or 6 signs - but rarely use them yet, you would much rather grunt, yell and point.
This past year with you was hard and good all at the same time - I am glad you finally turned into a happy baby. The first 6 months there was not a lot of smiles. But once you started sitting and moving around the world, you are a very happy baby.
You got your second tooth last week, along with it came a cold of course. All in all you've been pretty healthy. You are not a graceful teether however - and let us know when you are uncomfortable.
There is so much love in your heart for Tym it blows my mind. I've said from the day you were born, she loves you - to much. But you love her just as much - from the moment you open your eyes in the morning looking for her, to the second you see her bus on top of the hill in the afternoons, till night kisses - you adore her. As she you - as we are constantly telling her to give you space. But you seem to enjoy it most of the time.
I am going to miss you like mad when I go to work on Monday - however my heart is eased knowing that you will be home with Mummy. I know that you guys will have wonderful days together. I do hope you start walking before I go back to work full time in Jan however, I would hate to miss that. At least I have seen you take a few steps already, know just to do it more often.
All in all - you are a wonderful boy, sloppery kissed and great big hugs included. I am very happy to have you as my son Lake Grey and I look forward to the wonderful man you will grow up to be.
Lake - you make our family complete, thanks for joining us,
love
mama
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Sumo!
I know I am technically a day early in writing this, but we are so busy tomorrow that I didn't want to be a day late.
Your mama and I started playing the "one year ago tonight" game earlier and I was struck by the rawness of my emotions. I could feel my heart begin to pound faster as it did last year knowing Mama was in early labour with you. I can still hear her moans when a contraction came and the (selfish because it wasn't me) thrill of it, knowing that you were now mere hours away. I can still hear your newborn cry and feel the tears in my eyes as I held your hand in mine. I can still smile at the memory of Tym meeting you for the first time and her fascination with your umbilical cord. I can still remember the anticipation of bringing you home and beginning our life as a complete family.
Because Sumo, that is what you have brought to our house: completion. And for that I am forever grateful. So to my favorite lil' man I wish you the most spectacular 1st Birthday! May you know that you are the extra effort I make to get home earlier at night, the extra driving force in being a mother you can be proud of, and the extra smile on my face because you are you.
Love,
Mummy
Your mama and I started playing the "one year ago tonight" game earlier and I was struck by the rawness of my emotions. I could feel my heart begin to pound faster as it did last year knowing Mama was in early labour with you. I can still hear her moans when a contraction came and the (selfish because it wasn't me) thrill of it, knowing that you were now mere hours away. I can still hear your newborn cry and feel the tears in my eyes as I held your hand in mine. I can still smile at the memory of Tym meeting you for the first time and her fascination with your umbilical cord. I can still remember the anticipation of bringing you home and beginning our life as a complete family.
Because Sumo, that is what you have brought to our house: completion. And for that I am forever grateful. So to my favorite lil' man I wish you the most spectacular 1st Birthday! May you know that you are the extra effort I make to get home earlier at night, the extra driving force in being a mother you can be proud of, and the extra smile on my face because you are you.
Love,
Mummy
Monday, December 07, 2009
time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping, into the future
Far too much has happened in the past few weeks and the blog has been neglected. At least the blog is neglected and not the kids right!
In 7 short days Deah goes back to work part time until after the Holidays. I know as much as she is looking forward to the adult time (even if it is at work!), there is some sadness at how quickly her year with Lake has gone by.
He is now crawling up and down the stairs perfectly and little too quickly for the cats. Though truth be told, both of us have been know to use Tigger or Belle as motivation for him to move a little more quickly! However the face full of fur once he's "kissed" them is still a tiresome clean up!
Preparations are nuder way for his party on Sat. Much to Tym's disappointment, Lake's puppy cake (and not princess cake like she wanted), should be fantastic. It's been interesting for Deah and I to plan this party. All of Lake's "friends" are the younger sibling's of Tym's friends, so I can see some of Tym's confusion with this party since all her friends will be there as well. She helped pick out some of the decorations and slipped by us a package or two of princess napkins. Oh well - it'll make for a great story at the very least!
Mum and Dad arrive Thursday night and the kids are already bouncing with excitement! Tym's informed us that she won't be going to school on Friday since it's Lake's birthday and Nana and Grandpa are here. It really was a simply battle since Deah and I had already thought she wouldn't go. It's alittle scary how rational her thoughts can be at times!
In 7 short days Deah goes back to work part time until after the Holidays. I know as much as she is looking forward to the adult time (even if it is at work!), there is some sadness at how quickly her year with Lake has gone by.
He is now crawling up and down the stairs perfectly and little too quickly for the cats. Though truth be told, both of us have been know to use Tigger or Belle as motivation for him to move a little more quickly! However the face full of fur once he's "kissed" them is still a tiresome clean up!
Preparations are nuder way for his party on Sat. Much to Tym's disappointment, Lake's puppy cake (and not princess cake like she wanted), should be fantastic. It's been interesting for Deah and I to plan this party. All of Lake's "friends" are the younger sibling's of Tym's friends, so I can see some of Tym's confusion with this party since all her friends will be there as well. She helped pick out some of the decorations and slipped by us a package or two of princess napkins. Oh well - it'll make for a great story at the very least!
Mum and Dad arrive Thursday night and the kids are already bouncing with excitement! Tym's informed us that she won't be going to school on Friday since it's Lake's birthday and Nana and Grandpa are here. It really was a simply battle since Deah and I had already thought she wouldn't go. It's alittle scary how rational her thoughts can be at times!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Dear Sumo:
11 months my boy! You have laughed, crawled, clapped, and explored your way through life for 11 months already. My how it's gone quickly!
You finally have your first tooth! Much to my delight - I was beginning to get a little concerned you would teeth all your teeth at once and go from a toothless baby to a full set of chompers over-night. Of course this new tooth feels rather funny to you and it didn't take but 36 hours for you to promptly bite your lip to bleeding. Its mate is making waves about breaking through any day now, which would be fine but us as you are completely uninterested in food. That is, unless i am trying to wolf down some dinner while you guys get ready for bed and then you can't get enough of me as you climb my legs looking to "join" me for supper.
This month has been a fantastic one for you and I. Mama has left us to our own devices multiple times for 3-4 hour stretches and two things have happened: a) we've both survived! and b) our bond has become more and more intense. You now look to me just as much as you do Mama , and will cry when I leave the room too. This is a strange and wonderful thing for me as Tym never did this at your age. I do wish I had the magic touch for being able to put you down for your naps or settle you at night. As much as I love bouncing you to sleep Sumo, you do weigh 24 pounds and have caused me a muscle spasm or two in my shoulders. You certainly don't like it when I try to transfer you from my arms to the bed - something we'll have to have a rough lesson with when Mama goes back to work.
About two weeks ago you learned to climb the stairs - of course you decided to do this as we were carving the pumpkins for your first Halloween. I guess that's a good thing since it momentarily distracted you from eating the pumpkin guts and/or throwing them around the kitchen. I don't think Belle is ever going to come near you again after the pumpkin gut toss that landed on her back. You looked ever the brave knight in your costume and had eyes as big as saucers trick or treating.
It's hard for me to think that your first birthday is just around the corner. You bring a smile to face with the mere thought of you and a giggle when I think of all the amazing things you've learned and will learn. Thank you for each and every slobbery kiss, small neck hair pulling hug, and raspberry you've given me.
Love,
Mummy
11 months my boy! You have laughed, crawled, clapped, and explored your way through life for 11 months already. My how it's gone quickly!
You finally have your first tooth! Much to my delight - I was beginning to get a little concerned you would teeth all your teeth at once and go from a toothless baby to a full set of chompers over-night. Of course this new tooth feels rather funny to you and it didn't take but 36 hours for you to promptly bite your lip to bleeding. Its mate is making waves about breaking through any day now, which would be fine but us as you are completely uninterested in food. That is, unless i am trying to wolf down some dinner while you guys get ready for bed and then you can't get enough of me as you climb my legs looking to "join" me for supper.
This month has been a fantastic one for you and I. Mama has left us to our own devices multiple times for 3-4 hour stretches and two things have happened: a) we've both survived! and b) our bond has become more and more intense. You now look to me just as much as you do Mama , and will cry when I leave the room too. This is a strange and wonderful thing for me as Tym never did this at your age. I do wish I had the magic touch for being able to put you down for your naps or settle you at night. As much as I love bouncing you to sleep Sumo, you do weigh 24 pounds and have caused me a muscle spasm or two in my shoulders. You certainly don't like it when I try to transfer you from my arms to the bed - something we'll have to have a rough lesson with when Mama goes back to work.
About two weeks ago you learned to climb the stairs - of course you decided to do this as we were carving the pumpkins for your first Halloween. I guess that's a good thing since it momentarily distracted you from eating the pumpkin guts and/or throwing them around the kitchen. I don't think Belle is ever going to come near you again after the pumpkin gut toss that landed on her back. You looked ever the brave knight in your costume and had eyes as big as saucers trick or treating.
It's hard for me to think that your first birthday is just around the corner. You bring a smile to face with the mere thought of you and a giggle when I think of all the amazing things you've learned and will learn. Thank you for each and every slobbery kiss, small neck hair pulling hug, and raspberry you've given me.
Love,
Mummy
Monday, November 09, 2009
Tinkerbell and her Knight
Halloween was quite fantastic this year. We were supposed to head to Kitchener to celebrate Julia's 4th birthday, however my sister began to feel flu-like symptoms which prompted us to stay in Ottawa. How wants to play Russian roulette with the flu right? Tym was quite sad at not seeing her cousins, but I think we gave her plenty of plan B options. She was able to participate in her school's Halloween festivities (costume parade and pumpkin decorating), followed by a family swim and pizza night night. Unfortunately even with all the activities, she is still battling sleep insomnia. For the past 3 weeks she has only slept through the night 4 times. On average she is up for 2 to 4 hours at a time. She won't really tell us what is waking her or keeping her up. She's mentioned pirates and dinosaurs but the rest if a "secret". Can you say parental alarm bells ringing! We've discussed having a social worker friend of ours "play" with her and see if there is something she can dig out of Tym. But I digress, back to Halloween. On the 31st we met up with Annie at a smaller mall to partake in their family activities (IE: kill time during the day). The girls looked fantastic as Tinkerbell (Tym) and a dragon (Annie) while Lake was their Knight in shining armour. After supper we headed out to meet up with Tym's friends Zac, Sophie and Noah for some serious Trick or Treating'. It sure does get allot of fun as the kids get older! The excitement and anticipation are contagious! All in all, even though it was the weekend of Plan B, it was awesome!
Thursday, November 05, 2009
How the time flies....
It's been forever since I've updated the blog - I'm such a bad blogger! I go back to work in less than 6 weeks - is it weird that I will probably have more time to blog at work then at home?? At home if I start a post and can't finish it - I find the 4 year old typing junk when I turn my back - at work I can just leave it till later.
So a lot has changed in the past couple months...
Tym loves school - some days it is a struggle to get her to go to the bus - it's always fun to stay at home and play right? But she hasn't stayed home a day yet and has enjoyed learning and making new friends - and the bus is a highlight as well :) She knows most of her letters and is rhyming all sorts of words together. They are learning about community helpers right now - her favorite stop on her feild trip this week was to the mechanic!
She is in love with princesses - which is lovely. Meag is having a hard time with the fact that all she wants is pink and princesses - the disney princesses at that! But she's her own person and I will make her a princess cake if she wants it at her birthday :)
Dance and swim class are going well - she loves them both. She has turned into a little fish in the water - with goggles will dive and SWIM! last week when we all went, she swam over 5 feet by herself. it was amazing to watch. One of Lake's favorite places to be is in the water with her.
Lake has a tooth!!! It sprouted today. Which makes sense why he's been a bear and nursing all night long the past couple nights. It is his official first tooth - almost 11 months old! He is over 24lbs and quite tall. He is wearing clothes Tym was wearing when she was walking and talking - only 18-24mths for him. He loves to clap and wave. He has started to climb the stairs this week , now he just needs to learn how to crawl down as well! he is standing on his own more and more... He may not be walking by his birthday, but it won't be far off! He eats like he is 2, sleeps like he's a newborn and loves to give huge hugs. Lake loves his sister more than anything - when we wait for the bus the second he sees it, he starts to to point and scream, waiting for her to get off.
I took him to NS for Grampie's funeral last month - and everyone loved him. He was a great traveller and gramma gave him lots of hugs and kisses. Gramma and great Grammie are going to be joining us for Christmas this year. I am very excited, and think it's going to be an amazing year. Not just because my mom and grammie will be here = but I think the kids are going to be amazing! Tym can't decide what she wants from Santa - this will be one of only a couple years that they both beleive - hopefully next year when he starts to understand it she will still beleive :)
It's crazy to me that almost a year has past already... we are planning his birthday party. wow. It's been an amazing year, busy - but amazing. There is nothing like having your kids love you back. I can't wait until Meag is home with them and gets to reveal in the speed of the week passing and the multitude of hugs that she will get as well.
It's been forever since I've updated the blog - I'm such a bad blogger! I go back to work in less than 6 weeks - is it weird that I will probably have more time to blog at work then at home?? At home if I start a post and can't finish it - I find the 4 year old typing junk when I turn my back - at work I can just leave it till later.
So a lot has changed in the past couple months...
Tym loves school - some days it is a struggle to get her to go to the bus - it's always fun to stay at home and play right? But she hasn't stayed home a day yet and has enjoyed learning and making new friends - and the bus is a highlight as well :) She knows most of her letters and is rhyming all sorts of words together. They are learning about community helpers right now - her favorite stop on her feild trip this week was to the mechanic!
She is in love with princesses - which is lovely. Meag is having a hard time with the fact that all she wants is pink and princesses - the disney princesses at that! But she's her own person and I will make her a princess cake if she wants it at her birthday :)
Dance and swim class are going well - she loves them both. She has turned into a little fish in the water - with goggles will dive and SWIM! last week when we all went, she swam over 5 feet by herself. it was amazing to watch. One of Lake's favorite places to be is in the water with her.
Lake has a tooth!!! It sprouted today. Which makes sense why he's been a bear and nursing all night long the past couple nights. It is his official first tooth - almost 11 months old! He is over 24lbs and quite tall. He is wearing clothes Tym was wearing when she was walking and talking - only 18-24mths for him. He loves to clap and wave. He has started to climb the stairs this week , now he just needs to learn how to crawl down as well! he is standing on his own more and more... He may not be walking by his birthday, but it won't be far off! He eats like he is 2, sleeps like he's a newborn and loves to give huge hugs. Lake loves his sister more than anything - when we wait for the bus the second he sees it, he starts to to point and scream, waiting for her to get off.
I took him to NS for Grampie's funeral last month - and everyone loved him. He was a great traveller and gramma gave him lots of hugs and kisses. Gramma and great Grammie are going to be joining us for Christmas this year. I am very excited, and think it's going to be an amazing year. Not just because my mom and grammie will be here = but I think the kids are going to be amazing! Tym can't decide what she wants from Santa - this will be one of only a couple years that they both beleive - hopefully next year when he starts to understand it she will still beleive :)
It's crazy to me that almost a year has past already... we are planning his birthday party. wow. It's been an amazing year, busy - but amazing. There is nothing like having your kids love you back. I can't wait until Meag is home with them and gets to reveal in the speed of the week passing and the multitude of hugs that she will get as well.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Single Parenting 101
Thanksgiving week was a bit chaotic and classic all at once. Deah made an emergency trip to NS to attend her grampie's funeral. We had briefly kicked around the idea of all of us going but logistics and cash made it impossible. So after explaining things to Tym and having a few cry sessions with her, Deah and Lake flew out on the Tuesday. Up to that point in Tym's life, Deah had never left her behind before. I mean, Tym has been on numerous sleep-overs but that is totally different in the mind of a kid. Deah leaving (!!) her was almost akin to her not coming back. With help from friends and lots of understanding at work, I juggled my schedule to be home for Tym to get on and off the school bus.
SHE WAS AWESOME! I have the most spectacular, wonderful, hilarious daughter ever. We danced, we wrestled, we had a movie night, we turned the couch into a play fort, we told each other fairy tales and we found a local pizzeria that makes a Tym safe pizza. Oh the delight in her eyes when HER pizza was delivered to the door! There were a few trying times, after-all she is 4 and I am a push-over of a parent, but those 5 days of solo Tym time were outstanding! We even had a mini-spa day by getting our hair cut together. This was a bigger event than normal as Tym let our stylist wash her hair for the first time. She loved it! I was ultra-proud and a little sad all at once. For every milestone or big event she has, I'm reminded that she's growing up more and more. Thankfully I still have Lake!
We met Deah and Lake Sat. night at the airport with a huge homemade sign. We watched Deah and Lake come down the escalator to the arrivals level with huge grins. Once they hit the floor, Tym took off like a bolt and launched herself at Deah while I snuck a quick kiss and stole Lake. As great as it is to have the house full and complete again, the solo time with Tym is something I will treasure. She's a fantastic kid and I've never felt more confident that I'm doing a good job with her as I did that week.
SHE WAS AWESOME! I have the most spectacular, wonderful, hilarious daughter ever. We danced, we wrestled, we had a movie night, we turned the couch into a play fort, we told each other fairy tales and we found a local pizzeria that makes a Tym safe pizza. Oh the delight in her eyes when HER pizza was delivered to the door! There were a few trying times, after-all she is 4 and I am a push-over of a parent, but those 5 days of solo Tym time were outstanding! We even had a mini-spa day by getting our hair cut together. This was a bigger event than normal as Tym let our stylist wash her hair for the first time. She loved it! I was ultra-proud and a little sad all at once. For every milestone or big event she has, I'm reminded that she's growing up more and more. Thankfully I still have Lake!
We met Deah and Lake Sat. night at the airport with a huge homemade sign. We watched Deah and Lake come down the escalator to the arrivals level with huge grins. Once they hit the floor, Tym took off like a bolt and launched herself at Deah while I snuck a quick kiss and stole Lake. As great as it is to have the house full and complete again, the solo time with Tym is something I will treasure. She's a fantastic kid and I've never felt more confident that I'm doing a good job with her as I did that week.
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