a snotty, chafed, boogery week.
Shorty has a cold.
She's just like her daddy. It starts with watery eyes, then the nose starts running. Then it increases until its pretty disgusting. This was her FIRST cold EVER! Knocked her flat on her tuckus for an entire week! and she's still all congested and chafed. Poor teeny nose....
3 boxes of kleenex, 2 rolls of toilet paper and one tube of chapstick (have to moisturize it somehow and I can't find the vaseline).
At its worst I was really thinking that I'd rather have vomit than boogers. Its not as constant, sticky, or just yucky. Of course, just ask me what I want the next time one of them decides to get the barfy kind of sick.
The cold could not have happened at a worse time too. Wednesday was her 'leader day' at school - we took the snack and didn't stay. Then Thursday they all had their first chiropractor appointments, and then the middle one had a pediatrician appointment (not sure if I want to share that yet though...). Shorty and the Tall one were going to Gramma's house while we did the pediatrician appointment. Gramma doesn't like germs (and Grampa likes them even less). but they were ok with my little germ bucket coming to hang out.
Chiropractor went very well. Shorty said hell no, but I expected that. She does know him, she's there for every one of my appointments. But no, she didn't want to. The other two were checked, and adjusted. They loved it.
and now...Tall one is at a friends house, tobogganing. Middle one's working on a craft and the shorty....is riding her wooden pony and leaking all over the place. EW.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sunday, normally a family day but not today.
the Mr had to finish a job today, so off he went bright and early.
The girls were up bloody early today 6:30!!! yesterday too! what the?!?!
but they were playing quiet in a bedroom til they heard me come out and start the coffee, and begin the day.
It was a cold, grey, windy day. Not fit for man nor beast. The garbage can blew across the back yard, and there's an awesome drift in the girls snowfort.
It would be the perfect day to sit in front of the fireplace with a nice warm drink and watch movies or play games. BUT...
The girls were playing so nicely and quietly that I didn't want to do anything to disturb them! So, I washed laundry, scrubbed the showers and tubs (oh how I love my Tilex with bleach), and the toilets too. If the sun would have been shining it would have been really bright down the main hall. but no, its grey and icky.
I did laundry ALL day. Almost done too! Yay me! There's just a bleach load and a towel load left to do. And the ironing pile is huge. maybe tomorrow for that.
I sat on the couch, folding laundry, crocheting a blanket and watching the Sarah Palin's Alaska Marathon. Its a quirky show, they're a funny family. Her voice starts to grate after a while but it was fun. Right when the Mr got home from work (after a very long and miserable drive from Airdrie to here), the episode with Kate +8 was on. Oh how I despise that woman. I have wanted to see that one, just for sheer entertainment. I thought it was sad that she basically talked her kids into leaving - what a way to starve your children of something that they probably will never see again just because you're a freakin princess. We love to camp - I do know that we're all standing under the tent whining about being cold, but none of us give in. lol
Now, the kids are in bed. I've cleaned the kitchen (my own small resolution), the coffee is set, I have a wet sock from stepping in someone's puddle by the door, I have ahot cold cup of tea. Now I'm going to go and work on some more rounds for the tall one's blanket.
I got 8 rounds done today on the blanket - she's excited that its actually bigger now too.
So, farewell Sunday. Its been fun. My house is tidy, my kids are clean and fed, tucked into bed, the laundry is done and I have a good plan for tomorrow.
The girls were up bloody early today 6:30!!! yesterday too! what the?!?!
but they were playing quiet in a bedroom til they heard me come out and start the coffee, and begin the day.
It was a cold, grey, windy day. Not fit for man nor beast. The garbage can blew across the back yard, and there's an awesome drift in the girls snowfort.
It would be the perfect day to sit in front of the fireplace with a nice warm drink and watch movies or play games. BUT...
The girls were playing so nicely and quietly that I didn't want to do anything to disturb them! So, I washed laundry, scrubbed the showers and tubs (oh how I love my Tilex with bleach), and the toilets too. If the sun would have been shining it would have been really bright down the main hall. but no, its grey and icky.
I did laundry ALL day. Almost done too! Yay me! There's just a bleach load and a towel load left to do. And the ironing pile is huge. maybe tomorrow for that.
I sat on the couch, folding laundry, crocheting a blanket and watching the Sarah Palin's Alaska Marathon. Its a quirky show, they're a funny family. Her voice starts to grate after a while but it was fun. Right when the Mr got home from work (after a very long and miserable drive from Airdrie to here), the episode with Kate +8 was on. Oh how I despise that woman. I have wanted to see that one, just for sheer entertainment. I thought it was sad that she basically talked her kids into leaving - what a way to starve your children of something that they probably will never see again just because you're a freakin princess. We love to camp - I do know that we're all standing under the tent whining about being cold, but none of us give in. lol
Now, the kids are in bed. I've cleaned the kitchen (my own small resolution), the coffee is set, I have a wet sock from stepping in someone's puddle by the door, I have a
I got 8 rounds done today on the blanket - she's excited that its actually bigger now too.
So, farewell Sunday. Its been fun. My house is tidy, my kids are clean and fed, tucked into bed, the laundry is done and I have a good plan for tomorrow.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Back to the routine...
We had the first piano class of the new year this morning, my shy girl has decided to participate in the January Recital. YAAAAAAY!
Then, since Daddy was at the Motorcycle show we decided to go to the Fitness show.
yep, me and the trio downtown. I fit my truck into the underground parking (I did have to hesitate a bit as the overhead thing at the door knocked my antenna), and even found a good spot to park in.
WOW! they didn't whine, or complain! Ok, they whined when we'd been there for almost 3 hours - and then whined a bit more when I decided to go register for something else. but they got to sit on the edge of the stage and wait for me.
As we were leaving we decided to give Daddy a call. He was down with one of the BILs. and possibly a SIL (she hadn't decided yet). Well, he was just about ready to leave to! Lets meet up for lunch!
So, after a few good hours wandering the Fitness fair we went and had lunch with daddy!
Thats about as exciting as our day got! other than the fact that I got my truck in and out of an underground parking lot! yay me!
Then, since Daddy was at the Motorcycle show we decided to go to the Fitness show.
yep, me and the trio downtown. I fit my truck into the underground parking (I did have to hesitate a bit as the overhead thing at the door knocked my antenna), and even found a good spot to park in.
WOW! they didn't whine, or complain! Ok, they whined when we'd been there for almost 3 hours - and then whined a bit more when I decided to go register for something else. but they got to sit on the edge of the stage and wait for me.
As we were leaving we decided to give Daddy a call. He was down with one of the BILs. and possibly a SIL (she hadn't decided yet). Well, he was just about ready to leave to! Lets meet up for lunch!
So, after a few good hours wandering the Fitness fair we went and had lunch with daddy!
Thats about as exciting as our day got! other than the fact that I got my truck in and out of an underground parking lot! yay me!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Kindergarten...
hooo boy!
I had the lightbulb moment this morning that I need to register the shorty for Kindergarten.
oh dear.
wow.
I'm really excited for her to go to kindergarten and make that move to becoming a big kid, but wow. Time has flown!
She is scared and excited. Most of her excitement is that she'll be in her big sisters school. But she's afraid of that at the same time. It is a really big place, especially for someone so small.
Will I make friends? she asks, of course you will!
Will I see my sisters? Of course you will!
So, September 2011 I will have a 5th grader, 3rd grader and a kindergartner!
My excitement is about having 2 hours every morning ALONE! oh the possibilities! I'm planning already!
as one of our favorite quotes says "Oh, the places you'll go!"
I had the lightbulb moment this morning that I need to register the shorty for Kindergarten.
oh dear.
wow.
I'm really excited for her to go to kindergarten and make that move to becoming a big kid, but wow. Time has flown!
She is scared and excited. Most of her excitement is that she'll be in her big sisters school. But she's afraid of that at the same time. It is a really big place, especially for someone so small.
Will I make friends? she asks, of course you will!
Will I see my sisters? Of course you will!
So, September 2011 I will have a 5th grader, 3rd grader and a kindergartner!
My excitement is about having 2 hours every morning ALONE! oh the possibilities! I'm planning already!
as one of our favorite quotes says "Oh, the places you'll go!"
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Good-Bye Christmas! See you next year.
It was that day...I dread it, and I love it.
I dread the fiddly work to put it all back into the bins, and then make it fit under the stairs.
but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how big my livingroom is.
I'll miss the pretty twinkly lights, the colours, my cool Christmas mug. but I love the neatness, and tidiness more.
the Mr. worked today (he took New Years Eve off), and it was a gorgeous day for the girls to play outside. So I was able to get it all done by myself.
Now if only I could keep it this nice bright shiny tidy....
HA, right.
Now its time to focus on bigger and better things happening in my world. Can't wait to share them all...
I dread the fiddly work to put it all back into the bins, and then make it fit under the stairs.
but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how big my livingroom is.
I'll miss the pretty twinkly lights, the colours, my cool Christmas mug. but I love the neatness, and tidiness more.
the Mr. worked today (he took New Years Eve off), and it was a gorgeous day for the girls to play outside. So I was able to get it all done by myself.
Now if only I could keep it this nice bright shiny tidy....
HA, right.
Now its time to focus on bigger and better things happening in my world. Can't wait to share them all...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
Another year is under our belts.
It was a good year. lots of ups and downs, loop de loops and straightaways.
Started the business, wow...why didn't we do it sooner? oh well. its done now.
The girls are another year older, the Mr anod I are older, we've been married another year, school is getting that much harder (and the people are getting more challenging to deal with - oh boy we have a tween in the house). The friends we have are that much closer, the girls have gone on sleepovers at G'n'Gs house. We got a new trailer - no more stinkin' tent trailer for me, now I just have to learn to drive something HUGE.
I started running *gasp*. I know! shocking isn't it?
I bought a bike *double gasp*. a fancy 2011 Trek - which if you're not familiar with bikes, is an amazing bike. Its a road bike, you know the one....skinny little tires and the curved handle bars. it looks like a fantastic feat of physics to stay upright and go fast. WELL....this bike not only goes FAST, but it is so much fun! so much fun that I invested in those scary things called cleats! and clipin pedals. basically a pedal that you lock your foot into to get the most out of your power. OHMIGOD! I'm going to crash and burn....but nope. I haven't fallen off once! YAY me!
Its definitely miles above my $100 Canadian Tire Special from oh so long ago.
On our last night of 2010, the Mr and I did something so much fun too! (nope, not out partying til all hours) we ran in our first race! ok so it wasn't really a RACE, race...but a Run. The Resolution Run to be exact. In subzero temps, with 1500 other people. we came in around 40 minutes. not bad all things considered....
Today, I HURT.
and today being New Years Day - we had my parents, and some friends over for brunch. Lots of food, laughs, conversation and just a good time.
So thats it thats all.
I hope that 2011 brings all that I want, and more. I've got lots of plans.
It was a good year. lots of ups and downs, loop de loops and straightaways.
Started the business, wow...why didn't we do it sooner? oh well. its done now.
The girls are another year older, the Mr anod I are older, we've been married another year, school is getting that much harder (and the people are getting more challenging to deal with - oh boy we have a tween in the house). The friends we have are that much closer, the girls have gone on sleepovers at G'n'Gs house. We got a new trailer - no more stinkin' tent trailer for me, now I just have to learn to drive something HUGE.
I started running *gasp*. I know! shocking isn't it?
I bought a bike *double gasp*. a fancy 2011 Trek - which if you're not familiar with bikes, is an amazing bike. Its a road bike, you know the one....skinny little tires and the curved handle bars. it looks like a fantastic feat of physics to stay upright and go fast. WELL....this bike not only goes FAST, but it is so much fun! so much fun that I invested in those scary things called cleats! and clipin pedals. basically a pedal that you lock your foot into to get the most out of your power. OHMIGOD! I'm going to crash and burn....but nope. I haven't fallen off once! YAY me!
Its definitely miles above my $100 Canadian Tire Special from oh so long ago.
On our last night of 2010, the Mr and I did something so much fun too! (nope, not out partying til all hours) we ran in our first race! ok so it wasn't really a RACE, race...but a Run. The Resolution Run to be exact. In subzero temps, with 1500 other people. we came in around 40 minutes. not bad all things considered....
Today, I HURT.
and today being New Years Day - we had my parents, and some friends over for brunch. Lots of food, laughs, conversation and just a good time.
So thats it thats all.
I hope that 2011 brings all that I want, and more. I've got lots of plans.
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