Last night we went for our 1st date in... I honestly can't even remember the last time we went out together.
1st about last night. As I noted a few days ago we had our 9th anniversary and so Theresa, the rock star that she is, said she'd watch the kids. Cordie has been pretty fussy in the afternoons and evenings due to teething. (She's 3 months old today!) I think we're a ways away from teeth poking through, but poor girl, it's driving her nuts. I caved and went and bought her a Sophie the Giraffe to knaw on. She seems to like it so far. I feel like such a Yuppie Mom.
Anyhow, we decided to go to the Buffalo Club which just opened a few months ago about 1/2 a block away from us (stumbling distance). Incidentally, my brother and his crew did all the tiling for that place and the liquor store downstairs. Looks really nice! I had a few Cosmos, Bill had some Guiness, we share cheese fries, Bill had steak for supper and I had chicken pasta w/ Irish soda bread, with a glass of white zinfandel. We decided no to dessert b/c nothing on the dessert menu appealed to us. Anyhow, when we were done there was a comment card and it asks if we want to join the anniversary club. Our waitress explained that you can get $25 off your bill when you sign up for emails. We explained we were actually there for our anniversary and she says "lets see what we can do". A few minutes later the manager came over and said they were taking care of our drinks for us. Asparagus!! So that made a wonderful evening even more wonderful!
Cordie did wake up while we were gone but Theresa is more than capable, so it was fine. We actually weren't gone that long. Not that we rushed home, but we were just done. We were going to go for a walk but my shoes were giving me a blister.
Now, as to not going on dates much... we just don't. Even before we had kids it wasn't something we did. We usually get some good time together in the evenings after the kids are in bed, so we don't really think in terms of "a break from the kids" or anything like that. But we really enjoyed going out and decided we'll start trying to go out at least once a month. I know "they" say you should have date night once a week, even if going for a walk, but we'll work up to that, okay?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday misc
No creative title here.
Yesterday was our 9th wedding anniversary. Yay! I think we've already beat significant odds by being married this long! Let's pray it is many, many more.
In the morning the kids and I went to visit Tanya and Warren at their new digs. It was a wonderful day! Thanks again for having us over Tanya. Duncan was telling Bill all about his day, and Warren and Tanya... all the way home "where's Warren?" "Warren is napping honey". And we had a blast at the Variety park. We'll def. need to go there again - this time with sunblock, and a bit earlier before lunch so he can have a bit more time to run around. I'm just loading up a small video to FB of Duncan on the roller slide. Boy, did he loved that one.
We didn't go out in the evening for our anniversary. We're going on Saturday instead and Theresa is going to watch the kids. This will be our 1st time going out with no kids since Cordie was born. Mainly b/c I'm nursing and you don't want to go too far afield when she might end up needing you. See in the morning, say on the weekend, I can go for an hour or two - shopping or whereever - after she's eaten b/c she tends to nap much more in the morning than in the evening. But in the evening she cluster feeds, and so I'm not quite sure how that will go. Bill gave her a bottle on Tuesday night (1st time) and that went well, so I am sure everything will be okay. We're going for dinner a block away at a new place, so if worst comes to worst I can be home in 5 minutes walking.
Today I went over the bridge to Langley and had coffee with Theresa and then poked around the new office a bit. Visited with my supervisor - you know, kiss up a little. *grin*. While I was there another coworker also on mat leave showed up with her baby, so that was neat to see them. Mine's cuter *grin*.
Then we were off to the Passport office in Surrey. Surrey is big. I don't think about it much b/c I don't go there often, but it's just a bit place with lots of streets. Anyhow, I missed my turn, so got my handy google map reference (aka Bill) on the phone and he got me straightened out. The actual time at the office was good. I was in and out of the building in 50 minutes and that included changing Cordie 2x and nursing her once. So we'll get the passport in a few weeks. We're not going away or anything, but it's just nice to have.
Duncan has been fighting naps and night time. What it comes down to is that he's having far too much fun and doesn't want the day to end. So I think we're going to need to introduce a cool down period about half an hour before bed. No tv - just books, or playing trains or something quiet. We'll see. Darn us for being such awesome parents. *sigh* Oh the weight of the world...
Nancy - sounds like you guys are settling in just awesome. What kind of business does Jon run? You guys are so good about getting out with them to parks and fairs and festivals and stuff.
Alright, it's 9:30 and Bill is gaming tonight so I think I'll pack up and head to bed. I think both kids are asleep now. Good night.
Yesterday was our 9th wedding anniversary. Yay! I think we've already beat significant odds by being married this long! Let's pray it is many, many more.
In the morning the kids and I went to visit Tanya and Warren at their new digs. It was a wonderful day! Thanks again for having us over Tanya. Duncan was telling Bill all about his day, and Warren and Tanya... all the way home "where's Warren?" "Warren is napping honey". And we had a blast at the Variety park. We'll def. need to go there again - this time with sunblock, and a bit earlier before lunch so he can have a bit more time to run around. I'm just loading up a small video to FB of Duncan on the roller slide. Boy, did he loved that one.
We didn't go out in the evening for our anniversary. We're going on Saturday instead and Theresa is going to watch the kids. This will be our 1st time going out with no kids since Cordie was born. Mainly b/c I'm nursing and you don't want to go too far afield when she might end up needing you. See in the morning, say on the weekend, I can go for an hour or two - shopping or whereever - after she's eaten b/c she tends to nap much more in the morning than in the evening. But in the evening she cluster feeds, and so I'm not quite sure how that will go. Bill gave her a bottle on Tuesday night (1st time) and that went well, so I am sure everything will be okay. We're going for dinner a block away at a new place, so if worst comes to worst I can be home in 5 minutes walking.
Today I went over the bridge to Langley and had coffee with Theresa and then poked around the new office a bit. Visited with my supervisor - you know, kiss up a little. *grin*. While I was there another coworker also on mat leave showed up with her baby, so that was neat to see them. Mine's cuter *grin*.
Then we were off to the Passport office in Surrey. Surrey is big. I don't think about it much b/c I don't go there often, but it's just a bit place with lots of streets. Anyhow, I missed my turn, so got my handy google map reference (aka Bill) on the phone and he got me straightened out. The actual time at the office was good. I was in and out of the building in 50 minutes and that included changing Cordie 2x and nursing her once. So we'll get the passport in a few weeks. We're not going away or anything, but it's just nice to have.
Duncan has been fighting naps and night time. What it comes down to is that he's having far too much fun and doesn't want the day to end. So I think we're going to need to introduce a cool down period about half an hour before bed. No tv - just books, or playing trains or something quiet. We'll see. Darn us for being such awesome parents. *sigh* Oh the weight of the world...
Nancy - sounds like you guys are settling in just awesome. What kind of business does Jon run? You guys are so good about getting out with them to parks and fairs and festivals and stuff.
Alright, it's 9:30 and Bill is gaming tonight so I think I'll pack up and head to bed. I think both kids are asleep now. Good night.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monday morning
Hi everyone! I keep meaning to post and tell you about our week at the cabin, but I just haven't taken the time yet. I will. We had a lot of fun.
D is at daycare today so I have some cleaning to do, and want to get C's passport picture done today if I can. Tomorrow Andrea and Meaghan are coming over and on Wed we're going to see Tanya and Warren and check out the new digs.
Have a good week! Nancy, I'm enjoying reading all about your move and everythings. So even though you think it makes for a boring read, I actually don't think so. We love that your new neighbours actually brought you fresh chocolate chip cookies as a welcome. It's both awesome and cliche :)
D is at daycare today so I have some cleaning to do, and want to get C's passport picture done today if I can. Tomorrow Andrea and Meaghan are coming over and on Wed we're going to see Tanya and Warren and check out the new digs.
Have a good week! Nancy, I'm enjoying reading all about your move and everythings. So even though you think it makes for a boring read, I actually don't think so. We love that your new neighbours actually brought you fresh chocolate chip cookies as a welcome. It's both awesome and cliche :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Preschool. Is he ready?
Preschool. Is he ready?
Duncan is a smart kid. Not above average smart, but he's doing awesome with letters and numbers and colours and shapes... you know - where he should be at when he is 2 1/2. (For those who might not know, he was born early December, and cut off in Canada for schools is December 31, not Sept 30 or Aug 31 like in some places).
But at the parents night they said the kids should be able to put on their own shoes and coat etc... I'm quite sure Duncan could, but at least with us he is really, really stubborn about it. Even getting shoes on is such a game "no shoes, no I want sandles, no, I want shoes...NO SHOES!" He is going to be one of the youngest in his class, and assuming all goes well he will also be when he goes to K in 2 years and so on and so on...
I think it was Tanya and I having this conversation about holding a kid back to start school b/c especially with boys a year can make a huge difference in maturity compared to other boys and can cause problems down the road - no matter how good natured your kid is. Duncan is an easy going kid. Despite his two-ness he really is a phenomenal little man. Other people tell us this too, so it's not just Mommy and Daddy bias :)
I am going to put him into preschool and I talked to them that they will let me know if quite frankly he's just not ready. But I am interested to hear from some other people their thoughts on your child being the youngest in the class.
Duncan is a smart kid. Not above average smart, but he's doing awesome with letters and numbers and colours and shapes... you know - where he should be at when he is 2 1/2. (For those who might not know, he was born early December, and cut off in Canada for schools is December 31, not Sept 30 or Aug 31 like in some places).
But at the parents night they said the kids should be able to put on their own shoes and coat etc... I'm quite sure Duncan could, but at least with us he is really, really stubborn about it. Even getting shoes on is such a game "no shoes, no I want sandles, no, I want shoes...NO SHOES!" He is going to be one of the youngest in his class, and assuming all goes well he will also be when he goes to K in 2 years and so on and so on...
I think it was Tanya and I having this conversation about holding a kid back to start school b/c especially with boys a year can make a huge difference in maturity compared to other boys and can cause problems down the road - no matter how good natured your kid is. Duncan is an easy going kid. Despite his two-ness he really is a phenomenal little man. Other people tell us this too, so it's not just Mommy and Daddy bias :)
I am going to put him into preschool and I talked to them that they will let me know if quite frankly he's just not ready. But I am interested to hear from some other people their thoughts on your child being the youngest in the class.
This and that
Lots of things I've been meaning to blog about.
1. It's hot out. Uhg. Not news for my local friends, but for our non-local readers (hi Nancy), it's beyond normal hot here. Environment Canada says the norm for today is 22C. It was 34C at 2 PM. Let me check again...No, now it's 35 (about 100 F) + humidity. I'm sitting up in the bedroom where the air conditioner is (ahhhh). Cordie is asleep in her bouncy chair, and Duncan is napping - finally. Oh he's been very two today :)
2. We had company. Bill's Dad and brother were in town for 9 days. It was a really good visit, but it's nice to have our house back. No matter how laid back people are you change how you live when they are there all the time.
3. Going to the cabin. Mom asked me to come out to the cabin for a week with the kids. I've been putting off doing this b/c the idea of it all is rather daunting - no cars, so we need to haul everything in. But their friends have a playpen we can borrow, which means we only need to bring one and a few other things. And clothes. And toys...but you get the idea. I said to Mom I would if she promises to help. I think Duncan is going to love it! So I think we are going on Sunday.
4. Potty training. *sigh* Okay, I'm a firm believer in "when they are ready they are ready" and if they are 2 or 3 or whatever - that's how it goes. But as D starts preschool in September, they want him potty trained, and so there is this pressure. And so everyone has their little tips on how to do it. The most common is let them run naked and they'll get it real quick. But the thing is I don't want puddles of pee, or bigger accidents, around my house! I'm sorry, but I can't get over the idea of letting stubborn Duncan do that all the time. I will give it a good go after we get back from the cabin. Doing the every 45 minutes or whatever and hopefully he'll get it. If not, then he can wear pull ups to school. It's only 2 1/2 hours 2 days a week. But this brings up my next wondering...Actually...I'm going to put that one in a separate post.
1. It's hot out. Uhg. Not news for my local friends, but for our non-local readers (hi Nancy), it's beyond normal hot here. Environment Canada says the norm for today is 22C. It was 34C at 2 PM. Let me check again...No, now it's 35 (about 100 F) + humidity. I'm sitting up in the bedroom where the air conditioner is (ahhhh). Cordie is asleep in her bouncy chair, and Duncan is napping - finally. Oh he's been very two today :)
2. We had company. Bill's Dad and brother were in town for 9 days. It was a really good visit, but it's nice to have our house back. No matter how laid back people are you change how you live when they are there all the time.
3. Going to the cabin. Mom asked me to come out to the cabin for a week with the kids. I've been putting off doing this b/c the idea of it all is rather daunting - no cars, so we need to haul everything in. But their friends have a playpen we can borrow, which means we only need to bring one and a few other things. And clothes. And toys...but you get the idea. I said to Mom I would if she promises to help. I think Duncan is going to love it! So I think we are going on Sunday.
4. Potty training. *sigh* Okay, I'm a firm believer in "when they are ready they are ready" and if they are 2 or 3 or whatever - that's how it goes. But as D starts preschool in September, they want him potty trained, and so there is this pressure. And so everyone has their little tips on how to do it. The most common is let them run naked and they'll get it real quick. But the thing is I don't want puddles of pee, or bigger accidents, around my house! I'm sorry, but I can't get over the idea of letting stubborn Duncan do that all the time. I will give it a good go after we get back from the cabin. Doing the every 45 minutes or whatever and hopefully he'll get it. If not, then he can wear pull ups to school. It's only 2 1/2 hours 2 days a week. But this brings up my next wondering...Actually...I'm going to put that one in a separate post.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
sad news
I learned today that my cousin Leona (35 years old) lost her husband in a car accident (I believe on Wednesday). It absolutely breaks my heart for Leona and her children and I am praying for them. I don't even know what to pray except "be with them".
And then I learned another cousin lost her husband to cancer. Now, I don't know Leonora (she is 56) at all. I come from a really big family, but that doesn't change that another cousin lost her husband does it?
Different circumstances, but that doesn't matter does it?
Not much else to say on this matter. If you do pray, please pray for both women and their families.
And then I learned another cousin lost her husband to cancer. Now, I don't know Leonora (she is 56) at all. I come from a really big family, but that doesn't change that another cousin lost her husband does it?
Different circumstances, but that doesn't matter does it?
Not much else to say on this matter. If you do pray, please pray for both women and their families.
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