We are back to so called regular life today with the exception that Mike is home with us (back to work for him tomorrow). The house has been returned to some semblance of tidiness (not up to my standards but its a start) and I am about to make up a batch of baby food because poor Harmony has been living off store bought organic baby food for the last few days (I know poor baby lol).
It was nice to see so much of our family over the last few days, we wish it were under better circumstances though. We shared laughter, tears and memories. The kids were so well behaved during it all. I really couldn't have asked for better behaved kids during the last few days. They slept on couches or car seats, amused themselves when we were occupied and managed to stay out of trouble.
I am so thankful for the great family Mike has. I know everyone isn't as lucky as I am in the In Law department but I definitely won the in law lottery. So today I am thankful for good family, kids and a somewhat tidy house. So even though today we are back to a some what regular life, we know life will be different with out a very special Grandma.
Maker of Memories.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Goodbye Grandma
Today, I am filled with sadness. Last night we said goodbye to a loved one. A grandma to Mike, a Great Grandma to our children and a Grandma in law to me (although she always treated me just like one of her own grandchildren). She was an amazing lady filled with love and life. Always a smile, a kind word, a hug and a kiss for everyone. She loved her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren with a warmth and gentleness that is admired. She will be remembered fondly and greatly missed. She lived each day to the fullest. So today we are sad but also happy that she may now rest peacefully. She is loved and missed greatly!
Grandma, Ella and Harmony June 2011
Harmony and Grandma June 2011
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Blunt Card Giggles
On days like today, we all need a laugh to get through the day, a little distraction. Bluntcards make me giggle, so I though I would share. Its a site with cards we all wish we could send to those people that annoy us. They make me giggle and just wish I was nervy enough to send a few. Here are a few of my favourites:
The rest can be found at the Bluntcards website. If you are easily offended or don't find sarcasm funny then please do not go, but if you do go, laugh away and picture in your head about who you would sent them to, it just may help you get through the day.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Happy Birthday to Me!
It's My Birthday today! I am 28. Here is a look back at me over the years (some how my awkward years photos can not be found it's a shame that from ages 5-15 just seemed to disappear).
I am not a huge fan of getting older, I wish I could just freeze time for a little bit. I am however the luckiest girl in the world. I have the most amazing soon to be hubby and the greatest, cutest, smartest kids. Today, I am counting my blessings! I have had 28 great years and God willing many many more! Thank you everyone for the Birthday Wishes!
First Baby Picture (Ultrasounds sure have come a long way)
In the Hospital -Squishy Newborn - All 5lbs of me
Summertime so at least 6 months old - Camden is convinced this picture is of Harmony
Just me And My Dad (He still plays but now with Harmony on his lap)
My brother Larry and me. Probably the nicest picture I have of us together.
Flower Girl at My Sisters Wedding!
Head Shot Age 17
IN My own Apartment in Toronto with My Puppy Pixel (18 Years)
I am not a huge fan of getting older, I wish I could just freeze time for a little bit. I am however the luckiest girl in the world. I have the most amazing soon to be hubby and the greatest, cutest, smartest kids. Today, I am counting my blessings! I have had 28 great years and God willing many many more! Thank you everyone for the Birthday Wishes!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Busy day
So yesterday was an accidental no post day. I had good intentions of posting. I even started to write a couple of times but I had made promises I intended to keep. Promises that made my little boy squeal with delight and that wasn't a promise I wanted to break.
I promised we would bake a pie, AGAIN. That boy just loves his pie, more to bake and less to eat but for me its the time we spend together. So this past week we have made 2 Lemon Meringue and 1 Lattice Top Apple. I will let you in on a little secret...I don't even really like pie. I mean the filling is OK but I'm not a huge crust fan but I love making the crust. Its kind of therapeutic to crush, squish and squash it all up until you have dough then pound and roll it all out. Its a great stress reliever until Camden gets lard and flour everywhere.
We also made a huge batch of applesauce yesterday, mostly for the baby but the kids like some from time to time as well. Its really simple and from the amount of apple sauce we go though a money saver for sure. It's always nice to know where and how it was made as well.
We also cleaned the house somewhat, and tried a new honey chicken recipe that I ended up not loving very much but it was something new to try anyway.
It was a busy day yesterday , where I am pretty sure I spent the entire day in the kitchen, cleaning, baking and cooking but it was a good day. That, ladies and gentlemen is why there was no post yesterday. Instead of clicking away on here, I was teaching my son to cook and bake. He loved every minute of it. I am pretty sure he is going to be just like his dad who doesn't mind cooking and baking either and for that I am thankful.
I promised we would bake a pie, AGAIN. That boy just loves his pie, more to bake and less to eat but for me its the time we spend together. So this past week we have made 2 Lemon Meringue and 1 Lattice Top Apple. I will let you in on a little secret...I don't even really like pie. I mean the filling is OK but I'm not a huge crust fan but I love making the crust. Its kind of therapeutic to crush, squish and squash it all up until you have dough then pound and roll it all out. Its a great stress reliever until Camden gets lard and flour everywhere.
We also made a huge batch of applesauce yesterday, mostly for the baby but the kids like some from time to time as well. Its really simple and from the amount of apple sauce we go though a money saver for sure. It's always nice to know where and how it was made as well.
We also cleaned the house somewhat, and tried a new honey chicken recipe that I ended up not loving very much but it was something new to try anyway.
It was a busy day yesterday , where I am pretty sure I spent the entire day in the kitchen, cleaning, baking and cooking but it was a good day. That, ladies and gentlemen is why there was no post yesterday. Instead of clicking away on here, I was teaching my son to cook and bake. He loved every minute of it. I am pretty sure he is going to be just like his dad who doesn't mind cooking and baking either and for that I am thankful.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
2 Peas in a Pod
I made the mistake of calling Harmony and Camden "2 peas in a pod" this morning. I received a very serious talking to by a very annoyed 2 year old. The conversation went like this.
Camden and Harmony were making faces and squealing at each other.
Me: You two are 2 peas in a pod
C: I'm NOT a Pea Mommy I'm a Camden Boy
Me: Oh I am sorry, you are too cute.
C: I AM NOT CUTE, I am Big. Harmony's cute.
M: Yes, Harmony is cute but so are you.
C: NO! I AM BIG. I AM CAMDEN Not a Pea, Not Cute.
M: OK, So Camden is a Big Boy and Harmony is cute.
C: Yes!
M: What's Daddy?
C: ohhhh, Daddy is Mike and He's Big. I am Taller.
M: Taller than who?
C: I Taller than Harmony.
M: OK, So Camden is a big, tall boy, Harmony is cute and Daddy is Mike and he's Big.
C: Yes.
M: What's Mommy?
C: Just Mommy!
M: What's my name?
C: Just Mommy.
M: Am I Tall or Big or Cute?
C: ummm Nope, Just Mommy!
M: OK, then I see how I rank. Just mommy.
See at the end of the day I'm just Mommy, I'm not big, tall or cute, which is fine. I like being Just Mommy. It means he doesn't call me Jennifer when he gets mad. He calls a lot of people by their first names when he gets annoyed but not me...I'm Just Mommy and it suits me just fine. So there you have it. The inner workings of a two year old brain.
Camden and Harmony were making faces and squealing at each other.
Me: You two are 2 peas in a pod
C: I'm NOT a Pea Mommy I'm a Camden Boy
Me: Oh I am sorry, you are too cute.
C: I AM NOT CUTE, I am Big. Harmony's cute.
M: Yes, Harmony is cute but so are you.
C: NO! I AM BIG. I AM CAMDEN Not a Pea, Not Cute.
M: OK, So Camden is a Big Boy and Harmony is cute.
C: Yes!
M: What's Daddy?
C: ohhhh, Daddy is Mike and He's Big. I am Taller.
M: Taller than who?
C: I Taller than Harmony.
M: OK, So Camden is a big, tall boy, Harmony is cute and Daddy is Mike and he's Big.
C: Yes.
M: What's Mommy?
C: Just Mommy!
M: What's my name?
C: Just Mommy.
M: Am I Tall or Big or Cute?
C: ummm Nope, Just Mommy!
M: OK, then I see how I rank. Just mommy.
See at the end of the day I'm just Mommy, I'm not big, tall or cute, which is fine. I like being Just Mommy. It means he doesn't call me Jennifer when he gets mad. He calls a lot of people by their first names when he gets annoyed but not me...I'm Just Mommy and it suits me just fine. So there you have it. The inner workings of a two year old brain.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Dedicated to a friend!
This is not my regular planned post today. Today is dedicated to one of my April Mommas. A wonderful Mommy who has been an amazing friend to all of us, is now facing very uncertain times with her wee unborn baby. Please take a minute out of your day and say a prayer for her and her family. They need strength, love and wisdom. Please know we are here for you. We love and support you 100%.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thankful Thursday - Snowy Morning Edition
Today has been a great day. I know what you are thinking , DAY?? It's early yet. What you don't understand that most days by this time I am ready to pull out my hair and sell the kids to the zoo, circus or whoever will take them. Not this morning though, they have been angels (knock on wood).
We've eaten breakfast in peace (the kids, not me, I never get to eat breakfast but I did manage a cup of tea that was mostly still lukewarm). We read online stories and did a dinosaur craft. The dinosaur was a huge hit and Camden is now toting that thing around like a prized possession. I even managed to get him outside in the snow. It only lasted maybe 20 minutes but its cold, snowy and blowing out. Even miss Harmony settled for a nap, it wasn't long lasting but she is up and happy. Animal crackers and milk for a snack with a side of quiet time cuddled up in Mommy's bed to watch some TV which is a treat since Mommy doesn't allow much TV time during the day. Everyone is happy and dressed (not me again, why would I need to shower or get out of my PJ's).
So today I am thankful for easy mornings after what seemed like an endless tantrum filled rough patch. I am thankful for happy kids and a calm relaxed morning which is a nice contrast to the blizzard like weather today. I hope everyone else is inside, staying warm and enjoying their Thursday.
We've eaten breakfast in peace (the kids, not me, I never get to eat breakfast but I did manage a cup of tea that was mostly still lukewarm). We read online stories and did a dinosaur craft. The dinosaur was a huge hit and Camden is now toting that thing around like a prized possession. I even managed to get him outside in the snow. It only lasted maybe 20 minutes but its cold, snowy and blowing out. Even miss Harmony settled for a nap, it wasn't long lasting but she is up and happy. Animal crackers and milk for a snack with a side of quiet time cuddled up in Mommy's bed to watch some TV which is a treat since Mommy doesn't allow much TV time during the day. Everyone is happy and dressed (not me again, why would I need to shower or get out of my PJ's).
So today I am thankful for easy mornings after what seemed like an endless tantrum filled rough patch. I am thankful for happy kids and a calm relaxed morning which is a nice contrast to the blizzard like weather today. I hope everyone else is inside, staying warm and enjoying their Thursday.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Waiting Game
Lately, it feels like we are stuck in a holding pattern, always waiting for something. Waiting until Camden sleeps through the night, for the kids to get over their colds, for my birthday, the next step in Mike's divorce papers and the worst, to say Goodbye to a loved one.
I am not a great "waiter". I am impatient and Mike will be the first one to tell you this. I can't even wait until I get home to break into my drive-thru bag. I generally want it now! The only place I have true patience, is with the kids and lately even that is wearing thin. I guess maybe I am just worn out in general, although after last nights 8 hours of sleep I do feel much better ( Before you all start cheering Camden spent another night at Mike's Parents so I could sleep, but Harmony only woke up once so I guess go ahead and cheer).
I often find myself saying "I can't wait until...Harmony can fit into...Camden can ...Ella will..." It always makes me feel sad afterwards though, like I am rushing time, which when it pertains to the kids I wish would just slow down. Then there are times, like now when the waiting is an unbearable torture of sorts. Waiting to say goodbye to someone you know and love and your family loves. You don't want them to go because it hurts your heart to think of life with out them here but watching them suffer hurts worse. So you hold their hand, smile and pray for a peacefulness and all the while waiting...
Waiting does cultivate patience and I guess that is what I am learning. To be more patient. To relax, take life as it comes. Mikes divorce will happen SOMETIME and soon after we will get married. To stop rushing the kids. Camden will potty train when he wants to why rush him being a baby, I doubt he will stay in diapers forever. Its not going to hurt anyone for a few more weeks (maybe my mommy ego because I am not super mom that trained their 1 year old but I'm tough my ego can take it and sancta-mommies can shove it). We can get so wrapped up in the "waiting game" that we forget to live in the here and now. So I am trying to be more patient, live life as it comes and relax. What is life trying to teach you this week?
I am not a great "waiter". I am impatient and Mike will be the first one to tell you this. I can't even wait until I get home to break into my drive-thru bag. I generally want it now! The only place I have true patience, is with the kids and lately even that is wearing thin. I guess maybe I am just worn out in general, although after last nights 8 hours of sleep I do feel much better ( Before you all start cheering Camden spent another night at Mike's Parents so I could sleep, but Harmony only woke up once so I guess go ahead and cheer).
I often find myself saying "I can't wait until...Harmony can fit into...Camden can ...Ella will..." It always makes me feel sad afterwards though, like I am rushing time, which when it pertains to the kids I wish would just slow down. Then there are times, like now when the waiting is an unbearable torture of sorts. Waiting to say goodbye to someone you know and love and your family loves. You don't want them to go because it hurts your heart to think of life with out them here but watching them suffer hurts worse. So you hold their hand, smile and pray for a peacefulness and all the while waiting...
Waiting does cultivate patience and I guess that is what I am learning. To be more patient. To relax, take life as it comes. Mikes divorce will happen SOMETIME and soon after we will get married. To stop rushing the kids. Camden will potty train when he wants to why rush him being a baby, I doubt he will stay in diapers forever. Its not going to hurt anyone for a few more weeks (maybe my mommy ego because I am not super mom that trained their 1 year old but I'm tough my ego can take it and sancta-mommies can shove it). We can get so wrapped up in the "waiting game" that we forget to live in the here and now. So I am trying to be more patient, live life as it comes and relax. What is life trying to teach you this week?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Beating the Dead Sleep Horse
So I have beat this topic to death but somehow I feel like I need to share this. Maybe, just maybe someone has an idea, method, magic potion, absolutely anything to get Camden to sleep through the freaking night before this Mommy completely loses her mind. Somehow the 10 wake ups from Camden and the normal few wake ups to nurse a baby during the night between the hours of 11:30 and 5:00 am doesn't leave a lot of sleeping time for me. I'm running on fumes and the week has just begun.
I don't understand it. Camden sleeps overnight at his Grandparents and will maybe wake up once (he also pooped on the potty there but that's a whole different pity party on potty training the un trainable). What am I doing wrong? He goes to bed great for me, so that isn't an issue. Just the all night wake ups that's starting to drive me crazier than I already am. After 2 and a half years I can count the times he has slept through the night for us on one hand.
On days like today I feel like giving up. I clearly don't know what I am doing when it comes to Camden. I love him, play with him, feed him, discipline him, keep him clothed and bathed and get up with him 50 billion times in the night and yet its still not enough? Maybe, if he slept through the night I would have the patience and energy to devote to him but he doesn't and I don't.
Please, I am begging you today to give me all your advice on sleeping. Thank you and I hope you enjoy your Monday.
I don't understand it. Camden sleeps overnight at his Grandparents and will maybe wake up once (he also pooped on the potty there but that's a whole different pity party on potty training the un trainable). What am I doing wrong? He goes to bed great for me, so that isn't an issue. Just the all night wake ups that's starting to drive me crazier than I already am. After 2 and a half years I can count the times he has slept through the night for us on one hand.
On days like today I feel like giving up. I clearly don't know what I am doing when it comes to Camden. I love him, play with him, feed him, discipline him, keep him clothed and bathed and get up with him 50 billion times in the night and yet its still not enough? Maybe, if he slept through the night I would have the patience and energy to devote to him but he doesn't and I don't.
Please, I am begging you today to give me all your advice on sleeping. Thank you and I hope you enjoy your Monday.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Lazy Post!
I stole these questions from A Life Full of Sunshine and Rainbows , An April Mommy friend.
Feel free to steal them as well.
1. What is something you are working on to better in yourself?
Hmmm...I'm pretty fantastic so....I'm just kidding...I'm always trying to better myself. I feel so darn inadequate at lots of things...lately patience with Camden.
3. What is your dream holiday/destination? England, remember I was going to go there now its changed to Austria, if I go at all...*sigh*
4. If you could write a "Dear 16 year old me" letter, what is one thing you would say?
ONE THING? Oh Come on...Stay away from boys, you are too young to be in a serious relationship because you are not mature enough...enjoy life, enjoy friends, stay away from boys and GO TO COLLEGE after highschool Don't wait because College is much harder with a 2 year old and much less fun.
5. If you could add $100 more dollars to your budget, where would it go? House stuff or vacation fund
6. What is your least favorite time of day? Bedtime routine or the 1000 + wakeups at night
7. What is your favorite blog?All my April Mommas Blogs
8. What is one thing you are good at? Being a mommy...I rock that, usually anyway. Mike had a suggestion but I dont think its really appropriate...silly men!
9. And something you are bad at? Taking pictures of the kids, I should take way more but I always forget! Mike says I yell at the TV too much. I hardly ever watch TV so I dont see this as much of a problem.
10. If you could relive a year over again, what year would that be? This past year was pretty great for us but I dont think I would choose to relive anything.
11. What are your plans for the rest of the day? Spending time with the family, laundry and maybe a shower would be a good choice.
Feel free to steal them as well.
Questions for you to answer:
1. What is something you are working on to better in yourself?
Hmmm...I'm pretty fantastic so....I'm just kidding...I'm always trying to better myself. I feel so darn inadequate at lots of things...lately patience with Camden.
2. Favorite book? Little Women
3. What is your dream holiday/destination? England, remember I was going to go there now its changed to Austria, if I go at all...*sigh*
4. If you could write a "Dear 16 year old me" letter, what is one thing you would say?
ONE THING? Oh Come on...Stay away from boys, you are too young to be in a serious relationship because you are not mature enough...enjoy life, enjoy friends, stay away from boys and GO TO COLLEGE after highschool Don't wait because College is much harder with a 2 year old and much less fun.
5. If you could add $100 more dollars to your budget, where would it go? House stuff or vacation fund
6. What is your least favorite time of day? Bedtime routine or the 1000 + wakeups at night
7. What is your favorite blog?All my April Mommas Blogs
8. What is one thing you are good at? Being a mommy...I rock that, usually anyway. Mike had a suggestion but I dont think its really appropriate...silly men!
9. And something you are bad at? Taking pictures of the kids, I should take way more but I always forget! Mike says I yell at the TV too much. I hardly ever watch TV so I dont see this as much of a problem.
10. If you could relive a year over again, what year would that be? This past year was pretty great for us but I dont think I would choose to relive anything.
11. What are your plans for the rest of the day? Spending time with the family, laundry and maybe a shower would be a good choice.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Winter is here!
We had a good run. It's mid-January and this is the first real snow and it looks like it may just stick around for a little bit anyway.
Yesterday, it was warm, well warmish really, about as warm as January could be and rainy. Today its snowy and white and wonderful. Probably only wonderful because I haven't had to stare at it for months yet. The kids are excited and Tanner the wonder dog is excited as well. Ella didn't even complain about going to school today, in fact she couldn't get out the door fast enough this morning. I think I was the most disappointed it wasn't a snow day. There was nothing more exciting than a snow day when I was a kid. I guess its just a regular winter day here and it just seems worse because we've had it so easy so far.
Yesterday, it was warm, well warmish really, about as warm as January could be and rainy. Today its snowy and white and wonderful. Probably only wonderful because I haven't had to stare at it for months yet. The kids are excited and Tanner the wonder dog is excited as well. Ella didn't even complain about going to school today, in fact she couldn't get out the door fast enough this morning. I think I was the most disappointed it wasn't a snow day. There was nothing more exciting than a snow day when I was a kid. I guess its just a regular winter day here and it just seems worse because we've had it so easy so far.
See! Just a bit Snowy out front.
The back is a bit worse...but normal it is winter after all.
Enjoy your snowy Friday everyone, I am off to curl up with a nice book...OK, I'm not I am off to clean my house like I do everyday while the baby is napping. Reading sounds way better though.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
To the Mothers of Boys
Honestly, I never wanted to join this club. Boys are gross, smelly and just plain weird. I didn't get them and was terrified of having to parent one.
When I was told that my second child was indeed a girl via ultrasound report, I let out a sigh of relief and thanked God for once again blessing me with a sweet baby girl. On April 15, 2009 at 8:31pm a baby was placed on my chest. I looked down and the first thing I saw was definitely NOT girly parts. I had joined the club. The Mother of Boys club.
Fast forward to today. I love that smelly little beast and have from the second I laid eyes on him. He looks just like his daddy and what a handsome little man he is. He is everything I imagined a little boy would be like. He smells like dirt and worms, thinks poop and body parts are funny and loves to torment his sisters. Not to mention he loves his construction trucks, can name any heavy machinery or any part on the machinery and you better not get it wrong unless you want to be corrected by a 2 year old, which can be embarrassing.
I know for certain that boys are born liking trucks, dirt and anything gross, because I've tried to discourage the gross stuff and that just further encourages him. His first word/sound he made was at 5 months old and it was a car noise while he pushed a car around. Boogers and poop is hilarious no matter what you try to tell him and tooting is the funniest of all. Why? I don't know, its a boy thing. Oh and I forgot to mention that well once he discovered what was in his diaper at around 4 months old, he has not forgotten and is now obsessed and from what I've heard they never outgrow it. He's stubborn, willful and drives me crazy. He is strong, loud and charming when the need arises. I don't think I will ever figure him out but that's OK because he is one of the most amazing and wonderful little people I know. Call me crazy but I think I need another boy. Wouldn't that be fun? As long as I can figure out how to get him to stop putting his little boy parts on everything in sight including his unsuspecting sisters, oh jeepers, I think a little brother is exactly what this kid needs...
When I was told that my second child was indeed a girl via ultrasound report, I let out a sigh of relief and thanked God for once again blessing me with a sweet baby girl. On April 15, 2009 at 8:31pm a baby was placed on my chest. I looked down and the first thing I saw was definitely NOT girly parts. I had joined the club. The Mother of Boys club.
Fast forward to today. I love that smelly little beast and have from the second I laid eyes on him. He looks just like his daddy and what a handsome little man he is. He is everything I imagined a little boy would be like. He smells like dirt and worms, thinks poop and body parts are funny and loves to torment his sisters. Not to mention he loves his construction trucks, can name any heavy machinery or any part on the machinery and you better not get it wrong unless you want to be corrected by a 2 year old, which can be embarrassing.
I know for certain that boys are born liking trucks, dirt and anything gross, because I've tried to discourage the gross stuff and that just further encourages him. His first word/sound he made was at 5 months old and it was a car noise while he pushed a car around. Boogers and poop is hilarious no matter what you try to tell him and tooting is the funniest of all. Why? I don't know, its a boy thing. Oh and I forgot to mention that well once he discovered what was in his diaper at around 4 months old, he has not forgotten and is now obsessed and from what I've heard they never outgrow it. He's stubborn, willful and drives me crazy. He is strong, loud and charming when the need arises. I don't think I will ever figure him out but that's OK because he is one of the most amazing and wonderful little people I know. Call me crazy but I think I need another boy. Wouldn't that be fun? As long as I can figure out how to get him to stop putting his little boy parts on everything in sight including his unsuspecting sisters, oh jeepers, I think a little brother is exactly what this kid needs...
He's an Angel when he's asleep, which is like NEVER!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Belated 7 Months to Harmony.
This post is incredibly late but I took a break over the holidays and then the mommy guilt set in. If I didn't post everything about her when she was 7 month old, I will quite possibly be the worst Mommy in the world or at least feel like it anyway.
Harmony at 7 Months
Harmony at 7 Months
- Weighs 14lbs 6 oz and is 25"
- Sits unassisted
- Pulls up to standing
- Walks holding our hands
- Attempts to crawl backwards
- Says Mama and means it
- Claps and says Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! (this is her newest trick and she is still perfecting it)
- Feeds herself finger foods
- Usually puts herself to sleep
- Has given up needing to be swaddled
- Breast Milk , Formula
- Mommy's home made baby food (Rice, oatmeal, applesauce, bananas, carrots, peas, green beans, beets, chicken, turkey, pork)
- Baby Mum Mums , Puffs
- Size 1 Diapers and well just in the last couple of days she graduated up to Size 2
- 3 Months, 3-6 Months and some 6 Months
- Size 1-2 Shoe
- Those great big grins, every time you see mommy
- The way you yell back at your sister and brother
- The way your crinkle your forehead when i kiss it
- How those big baby blue eyes just sparkle and shine
See, I'm a big girl now!
A grin for Mommy!
Wild Hair!
Always Happy!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
That moment in time...
Have you ever reached that moment in time, that you thought you would never reach in a million years but have been have been dreaming about since, oh I don't know...ummm...for freaking ever? I think we've reached that moment and it is so surreal. We are discussing Wedding plans, I truly don't believe it.
There is so much to do, so much to plan and its making my head spin a bit (or maybe its the lack of sleep because my less than 3 hours last night just didn't cut it or its the 2 espresso lattes I've chugged this morning). The only thing that is settled is my dress, since I may have already bought it. We may have also settled on a song or two. The rest is all up in the air and man there is a lot to decide, which may be a problem since I can't even decide what to eat from McDonald's usually and the menu never changes. Heck, it took us 9 months to name the kids ( before they were born not after...lol) so all this decision making may prove difficult. Good thing Mike wants to help plan and I am not left on my own because it could become a bit overwhelming. There is a venue to think about, date, wedding party, reception details, food, flowers, music and I am sure I could keep on going and going. Our goal is to keep it simple, fun, relaxed and all about us.
So my friends, please raise your coffee cups (I would say beer/wine but its kind of early for that or maybe its not if you are a Mom) and join me in a toast to wedding plans and the next...*sigh* still 29 days to go before the next round of paperwork. Enjoy your Tuesday! Cheers!
There is so much to do, so much to plan and its making my head spin a bit (or maybe its the lack of sleep because my less than 3 hours last night just didn't cut it or its the 2 espresso lattes I've chugged this morning). The only thing that is settled is my dress, since I may have already bought it. We may have also settled on a song or two. The rest is all up in the air and man there is a lot to decide, which may be a problem since I can't even decide what to eat from McDonald's usually and the menu never changes. Heck, it took us 9 months to name the kids ( before they were born not after...lol) so all this decision making may prove difficult. Good thing Mike wants to help plan and I am not left on my own because it could become a bit overwhelming. There is a venue to think about, date, wedding party, reception details, food, flowers, music and I am sure I could keep on going and going. Our goal is to keep it simple, fun, relaxed and all about us.
So my friends, please raise your coffee cups (I would say beer/wine but its kind of early for that or maybe its not if you are a Mom) and join me in a toast to wedding plans and the next...*sigh* still 29 days to go before the next round of paperwork. Enjoy your Tuesday! Cheers!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Our Song
So once again this wasn't the post I started to write but after Mike giving me a big hug and me taking a deep breath, we started in on wedding plans. This time we were talking about music.
We need a song. OK, that's not entirely true, we do have a song but it may not be the most appropriate choice. It really is our song, and we really do both love it. It was popular when we first started dating and it became a running joke between us. Have you ever heard the song Crazy Bitch by Buck Cherry....No, well here it is take a listen and vacate the small children and faint of heart out of the room. I am warning you now, if you don't like a few swears, don't click.
We have nothing. We can't think of another song at the moment that means as much to us. I know there are plenty but I can't even think of one, OK, I can actually think of one, that we like but I can't remember the tune, lyrics, title or even the artist. I know we danced to it before and I love it but that's as far as I can get at this moment. I really need more sleep. So if you have any suggestions, songs to definitely not use, songs you've used, or songs you just love, tell me about them. Leave a comment.
As a tribute to a certain someones Birthday today, here is a song I love for obvious reasons. Give it a chance before you turn it off, I promise you will laugh, even though it sounds like a sappy country ballad, its not I promise you.
So onward and upward...We've got a wedding to plan and I am happy for the distraction because it's going to be a long 30 days until we can file the next part of the paperwork. Happy Monday everyone and remember to leave those song suggestions for me.
We need a song. OK, that's not entirely true, we do have a song but it may not be the most appropriate choice. It really is our song, and we really do both love it. It was popular when we first started dating and it became a running joke between us. Have you ever heard the song Crazy Bitch by Buck Cherry....No, well here it is take a listen and vacate the small children and faint of heart out of the room. I am warning you now, if you don't like a few swears, don't click.
We have nothing. We can't think of another song at the moment that means as much to us. I know there are plenty but I can't even think of one, OK, I can actually think of one, that we like but I can't remember the tune, lyrics, title or even the artist. I know we danced to it before and I love it but that's as far as I can get at this moment. I really need more sleep. So if you have any suggestions, songs to definitely not use, songs you've used, or songs you just love, tell me about them. Leave a comment.
As a tribute to a certain someones Birthday today, here is a song I love for obvious reasons. Give it a chance before you turn it off, I promise you will laugh, even though it sounds like a sappy country ballad, its not I promise you.
So onward and upward...We've got a wedding to plan and I am happy for the distraction because it's going to be a long 30 days until we can file the next part of the paperwork. Happy Monday everyone and remember to leave those song suggestions for me.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
A not so ordinary weekend.
What was going to be a quiet, boring weekend turned out to be actually quite fun, amusing actually and will leave us smiling for days, weeks, OK, YEARS!
Mike had to work overtime which is not the most fun thing to do with your entire Saturday butDivorces "life" costs money, so it worked out well. I was cleaning, baby was sleeping and Camden was playing so quietly in his room. It was an almost perfect Saturday morning, if only Mike were home. Camden starts climbing up the stairs spitting...Oh, great what now kid. He emptied an entire jar of Baby Vicks (or what was left of it) on himself - face included, PJ's, bedpost, toy box, tool bench, train table, living room end table, his grapple game, the walls and stairs. I scooped him up and plopped him in the tub, where he pooped before the water has even finished running. Thankfully, we have two bath tubs. Picked his wet, Vicks and poo covered body and carefully carried him to the downstairs bathroom where he remained in the tub full of sunlight dish soap while I attempted a clean up job of said Vicks and poo messes. *sigh* I didn't even get upset because it was one of those instances in life that if you didn't laugh at the situation there would have been tears...mine and his. That was most of Saturday. I also managed to visit the adorable Miss Neely (Ella's new baby sister, My ex husband's and his wonderful fiance's darling little bundle of baby sweetness). Camden even managed to scam them into staying for an extended play date without Mommy. He just loves hanging out with Ella and her friends (all girls, older than him of course). We also enjoyed some family time with Mike's family - over pizza, beer and a Leaf's game, as well as a visit to Grandma in who is currently in the hospital.
Sunday started out as a regular lazy Sunday morning, where I relax in bed for a little bit while Mike wrangles the children and gets me a Timmies. Oh, how I love the weekends when I get a little bit of extra sleep instead of my usual 4 hours or less. I just put cranky, slightly ill Harmony down for a nap when Mike finally manages to catch up with well, we all know "who", if you have been following my blog.(If not you can catch up on the saga here and here). We were given the options to meet in his small hometown in an hour or less or we would have to wait until well God only knows when....OK, well the town is only 20 minutes away or so but take into account it's Sunday morning and the kids are in their Pjs' and we were relaxing and Oh crap, Harmony was just put down for a nap. I scramble to get the kids ready and out we head. Here is the part where we get to the wonderful surprise Mike gave me. I got to SERVE the papers. Mike couldn't legally Serve the papers for his own divorce, so that left it up to me. I will fast forward to the part where we drove home with 2 huge grins plastered all over our faces! There was lots of fun! Lots of other details in there, trust me, but I'm not the type to brag but if you want details that can be arranged, Mike said we couldn't video it for you. We didn't have time to charge the camera battery ( I am just kidding...umm sort of. I am thinking of you, Kait, Kiki and Lee Lee and well whoever else's curiosity is getting the better of them, it was GOOD TIMES though). So Happy Early Birthday to ME(so glad this up coming birthday of mine is a couple years away from 30). Its been a great day already. I served papers, lost 5 lbs according to the scale, am having an amazing hair day and still have a couple years, Lord Willing to enjoy my 20's.
So today I am happy, WE are happy (well beyond flipping happy, if only we could do cart wheels, which neither of us can - I blame my incredibly long legs....lol) and ours kids will be happy when they are old enough to understand. So darn thankful for the freedom we are about to gain. Well there is so much more I would Love to say but it may be deemed inappropriate and didn't I already state I am not that type of person....so you can read it here at http://www.squidoo.com/breakup-tees. Oh how I wished I owned a few of these shirts, I could have put them to good use today, somehow my sweater dress was a more appropriate choice and who doesn't love lace up hooker boots on a Sunday morning. I know Mike does!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend as much as we are. See you tomorrow!
Mike had to work overtime which is not the most fun thing to do with your entire Saturday but
Sunday started out as a regular lazy Sunday morning, where I relax in bed for a little bit while Mike wrangles the children and gets me a Timmies. Oh, how I love the weekends when I get a little bit of extra sleep instead of my usual 4 hours or less. I just put cranky, slightly ill Harmony down for a nap when Mike finally manages to catch up with well, we all know "who", if you have been following my blog.(If not you can catch up on the saga here and here). We were given the options to meet in his small hometown in an hour or less or we would have to wait until well God only knows when....OK, well the town is only 20 minutes away or so but take into account it's Sunday morning and the kids are in their Pjs' and we were relaxing and Oh crap, Harmony was just put down for a nap. I scramble to get the kids ready and out we head. Here is the part where we get to the wonderful surprise Mike gave me. I got to SERVE the papers. Mike couldn't legally Serve the papers for his own divorce, so that left it up to me. I will fast forward to the part where we drove home with 2 huge grins plastered all over our faces! There was lots of fun! Lots of other details in there, trust me, but I'm not the type to brag but if you want details that can be arranged, Mike said we couldn't video it for you. We didn't have time to charge the camera battery ( I am just kidding...umm sort of. I am thinking of you, Kait, Kiki and Lee Lee and well whoever else's curiosity is getting the better of them, it was GOOD TIMES though). So Happy Early Birthday to ME(so glad this up coming birthday of mine is a couple years away from 30). Its been a great day already. I served papers, lost 5 lbs according to the scale, am having an amazing hair day and still have a couple years, Lord Willing to enjoy my 20's.
So today I am happy, WE are happy (well beyond flipping happy, if only we could do cart wheels, which neither of us can - I blame my incredibly long legs....lol) and ours kids will be happy when they are old enough to understand. So darn thankful for the freedom we are about to gain. Well there is so much more I would Love to say but it may be deemed inappropriate and didn't I already state I am not that type of person....so you can read it here at http://www.squidoo.com/breakup-tees. Oh how I wished I owned a few of these shirts, I could have put them to good use today, somehow my sweater dress was a more appropriate choice and who doesn't love lace up hooker boots on a Sunday morning. I know Mike does!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend as much as we are. See you tomorrow!
On our way to get the "job" done. Michael says its too dangerous to look at the camera while driving...pffftt Whatever! LOL!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thanks for your Support!
First of all I would like to Thank you all for your moral support, I didn't know so many of you cared. Obviously you enjoy our personal Drama with over 200 visits alone today on just this post. I received texts and facebook messages a plenty. I've even received offers to photograph the moment so we can relieve the memory and requests from far away to video it so they can share in the moment as well. Oh, just so you aren't confused we are still talking about the divorce and not the upcoming wedding, although we were discussing details on the way home from the court house. We really can't wait to start planning it and its going to be everything WE want and not all the formal traditional stuff of well, our past experiences. Mike's excited to get some input as well. After all it is OUR day!!
So step one is taken care of and it really wasn't hard at all. I did all the paperwork at Mike's request and printed it out. He signed on the line and we took it to the court house first thing this morning. We forked out a chunk of change (there goes anything fun in the next little bit, good thing Mike already bought his 50" 3D TV before) and they stamped a couple of papers and handed us another form and now we go on to step 2.
The next step is serving the papers and well that should be fun. After the papers are served, 30 days are required for an Answer and if none is received we continue filing more paper work and forking out more cash until all the steps are complete. Its a lot of hassle but Mike is worth every second of it. I just wish it wasn't costing us so much and not just in dollar amount but in time and patience as well. I know its all worth it though whenever I see Mike's smile and how happy he is, this is Finally getting done. He looked like an excited little kid on Christmas this morning. I can't wait to see him on our actual wedding day, not to mention how incredibly cute our kids will look all dressed up.
So after knowing each other for 10 years and being together over 5 years, a dog, 3 kids, a college diploma (Me), various operations (Mike), several theatre productions, and a house we are finally so very close to sealing the deal. Are we excited? Hell Yeah! We can't wait and neither can the kids. Camden is constantly asking if Mommy is getting married and Ella has been bugging forever and I mean forever. So step one down and just a few more to go. So here is to a very exciting year filled with love and happiness. Hopefully I am not counting our chickens before they hatch you never know when "LIFE" can get in the way of finishing up the remaining steps. If you some how missed the first part of the Divorce Saga you can read it here. We wouldn't want you to be out of the loop!
So step one is taken care of and it really wasn't hard at all. I did all the paperwork at Mike's request and printed it out. He signed on the line and we took it to the court house first thing this morning. We forked out a chunk of change (there goes anything fun in the next little bit, good thing Mike already bought his 50" 3D TV before) and they stamped a couple of papers and handed us another form and now we go on to step 2.
The next step is serving the papers and well that should be fun. After the papers are served, 30 days are required for an Answer and if none is received we continue filing more paper work and forking out more cash until all the steps are complete. Its a lot of hassle but Mike is worth every second of it. I just wish it wasn't costing us so much and not just in dollar amount but in time and patience as well. I know its all worth it though whenever I see Mike's smile and how happy he is, this is Finally getting done. He looked like an excited little kid on Christmas this morning. I can't wait to see him on our actual wedding day, not to mention how incredibly cute our kids will look all dressed up.
So after knowing each other for 10 years and being together over 5 years, a dog, 3 kids, a college diploma (Me), various operations (Mike), several theatre productions, and a house we are finally so very close to sealing the deal. Are we excited? Hell Yeah! We can't wait and neither can the kids. Camden is constantly asking if Mommy is getting married and Ella has been bugging forever and I mean forever. So step one down and just a few more to go. So here is to a very exciting year filled with love and happiness. Hopefully I am not counting our chickens before they hatch you never know when "LIFE" can get in the way of finishing up the remaining steps. If you some how missed the first part of the Divorce Saga you can read it here. We wouldn't want you to be out of the loop!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
It's Finally Happening.
Remember yesterday? I do, I was upset, angry, frustrated and had simply had enough. I have been waiting for something to happen for a very long time and well I was pretty sure that it was never going to happen. The good news is that it is happening and step one will be happening tomorrow morning! Step 2 will be happening next week and well Mike should be a free man come the summer.
I am so excited for us to become a real family. Yes, I know we are a real family but its awkward with different last names and its just a real hassle. Let's be honest our kids deserve it as well.
We've been trying to get this done and over with for while but sometimes "life" just doesn't cooperate and well there is never a good time to pay for a Whole divorce, especially if you are a family of 5 (kids aren't cheap, especially when you have 2 in diapers).
Won't it be a lovely birthday present for me although I was hoping for something like an ereader, new record player (yes the thing that plays vinyls) or perhaps a night out but I guess all that matters is that its finally getting done and not on the sacrifices we will make. At least this year I know its money well spent on something we will all enjoy in the long run. Don't worry Mike has told me about an extra special gift I will receive that you really can't put a price tag on (For all you dirty minded readers No, I am not talking about SEX but that's pretty fantastic too) If you really would like to know what this special gift is you will have to wait and see..I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise plus who doesn't love a good suspense once in a while.
A year ago on Mike's birthday he only asked for one thing, my hand in marriage (apparently I AM the best birthday present ever) and well how can I deny him that, have you seen his smile. So, tomorrow first thing we complete step one of making OUR dreams come true. After all an "Ex" is called an "Ex" because its an example of what you shouldn't have in the future.
I am so excited for us to become a real family. Yes, I know we are a real family but its awkward with different last names and its just a real hassle. Let's be honest our kids deserve it as well.
We've been trying to get this done and over with for while but sometimes "life" just doesn't cooperate and well there is never a good time to pay for a Whole divorce, especially if you are a family of 5 (kids aren't cheap, especially when you have 2 in diapers).
Won't it be a lovely birthday present for me although I was hoping for something like an ereader, new record player (yes the thing that plays vinyls) or perhaps a night out but I guess all that matters is that its finally getting done and not on the sacrifices we will make. At least this year I know its money well spent on something we will all enjoy in the long run. Don't worry Mike has told me about an extra special gift I will receive that you really can't put a price tag on (For all you dirty minded readers No, I am not talking about SEX but that's pretty fantastic too) If you really would like to know what this special gift is you will have to wait and see..I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise plus who doesn't love a good suspense once in a while.
A year ago on Mike's birthday he only asked for one thing, my hand in marriage (apparently I AM the best birthday present ever) and well how can I deny him that, have you seen his smile. So, tomorrow first thing we complete step one of making OUR dreams come true. After all an "Ex" is called an "Ex" because its an example of what you shouldn't have in the future.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Favourite Gifts
This is not the blog post I want to write today but the one I would like to post probably wouldn't be very nice....So without further ado...here is a lovely look at some of our favourite gifts this year. I apologize for the horrible photography. I blame the crappy camera.
Harmony and her First Cabbage Patch Doll
Ella and her Little Mommy Doll
Camden and Buzz Lightyear
Camden and his John Deere Tractors
Their Beloved Leap Pad
These were just a few highlights. There were many more FAVOURITES but most were captured on video.
Mike's favourites were his Easy Divorce kit (Holy !#$^ its about time) and the TV he surprised us with but those are 2 complete blog posts entirely. Mine were PJ's. I love comfy PJ's and I received two very cozy pairs that I practically live in (Thank you to Mike and My Amazing Mother in Law, you know what I like).
In an other completely unrelated and very happy, exciting note.... Ella's dad and step mom are in the hospital right now waiting very impatiently I am sure for their little bundle of baby joy to be born. We can't wait to hear all about it! We are all very excited!! We wish you a speedy, healthy delivery and recovery!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
And Now Back to Reality...
Today the Holidays are officially over for us. Ella has gone to her Dad's to spend her remaining time off of school with them. Mike goes back to work today and on afternoons of course. The kids and I get to resume normal life.
We had a fun family centered holiday and we all really wish it wasn't over yet but all good things must come to an end sometime (I really wish that saying didn't exist). Ours ends today.
Some fun things have happened over the course of our holiday time and in no specific order I will try and catch up about all the exciting and funny things that happened. An upcoming week of blog catch up I suppose which is much better than a week of blog ketchup (yes, I am still very much sleep deprived, hence my stupidity).
So you can look forward to hearing all about our favourite Christmas gifts, Harmony turning 7 Months and the day Mike went out to buy a few groceries and came back with something that was not edible and 50".
I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and the beginning of a great New Year to come. See you back here tomorrow.
We had a fun family centered holiday and we all really wish it wasn't over yet but all good things must come to an end sometime (I really wish that saying didn't exist). Ours ends today.
Some fun things have happened over the course of our holiday time and in no specific order I will try and catch up about all the exciting and funny things that happened. An upcoming week of blog catch up I suppose which is much better than a week of blog ketchup (yes, I am still very much sleep deprived, hence my stupidity).
So you can look forward to hearing all about our favourite Christmas gifts, Harmony turning 7 Months and the day Mike went out to buy a few groceries and came back with something that was not edible and 50".
I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and the beginning of a great New Year to come. See you back here tomorrow.
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