We went from not even a runny nose for months to making sure there is a box of kleenex in each and every room. Yes, here we go....cold season. And so far, the boys haven't been too bad. Shane had one night earlier this week where he was up ALOT but since then, mostly a runny nose. Nicholas seems to be more head coldish....but he's not complaining. Myself, on the other hand, I will complain. I will complain about the fire in my throat, the congestion, headache and sinus pain. I will complain that I felt the need to cancel our dinner party plans for this evening....because really, this just plain sucks. Good news...so far....is that Johnathon has not one symptom. He has been warned though!
It has been a great Saturday so far though. I'm medicated. We haven't accomplished much except bake some cookies but it's been perfect just hanging with the boys.....Shane, thankfully and touch wood, has been much more pleasant the past week. He's starting to say more words and he just loves to kid around.....and what an instigator! Nicholas has no idea what he is in for!!
Nicholas started going to Beavers (boy scouts) this past Thursday. He wasn't super excited when he got home but Daddy stayed on and watched for the first night and he said Nicholas enjoyed himself and we both agree that this will be really good for him.
So, this is it. I'm uninspired....will write more when feeling better. It has been four hours since last dose - I am off for more!!!!
A friend of mine shared her blog with me one day and I thought this really is a great idea! With most of our family and alot of our friends living all over, this is an ideal forum to share with you my thoughts and happenings with our family (my hubby, J-man and our three amazing children. Beautiful Sydney, who is now 16 and our two adorable rugrats, Nicholas-7 and Shane-3. And of course our Chrissy girl (golden retriever) and our menacing but lovable cats, Oreo and Pawsley.
"There's no better time than the present to be better
than we were
yesterday."
-Gary Kelley
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
i'm back
I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for me to write....so here I am....hehehe! I am starting my Saturday just the way I like to (minus J's alarm going off as he had to go to a meeting this morning). But I had my snuggle time with my boys and now I'm having a great cup of coffee and taking some time to write on here.
So, let's see...what have we been up to lately? First off, we had a really, really good time at the cottage rental we had over the Labour Day long weekend. We found this one on the classifieds at work. Johnathon had previously worked for the owner. The price was right and it looked cute so we booked it. And it was cute. Really, really perfect actually. Nothing fancy but had a great deck with the most beautiful views. It was almost literally on top of the water. The water was as clear and clean as I have ever seen and every night, we had the most beautiful sunset. The boys loved it! And there was a bonus trampoline (which in fact, there was a scary fall but I will get to that another time...all is well though). Shane had his spot on the deck where he would sit and watch and comment on all the boats whizzing by. I think I sent most of you the pics but I will add them on here as well. We are going to rent next summer for a week at least so that we can include Sydney. She will LOVE it!
Nicholas has started school. Daddy and I took him that first morning and even though we did this last year, I still felt my heart swell and after he had lined up and gone into class, the tears came. I wonder if it will be like that every year. I would guess yes but I'm sure it gets easier. As much as he wasn't looking forward to going to school, when we picked him up later that day, he was glowing and excited and happy to be there. He is already invited to his first birthday party which is today. He isn't 100% that he wants to go but I asked him this morning to make a firm decision and he wants to go. I guess the last bday party he went to at AirZone, he said the boys were beating him up. Yep, I know...I felt the same way....you leave my baby boy alone. BUT really they were all wrestling and I guess he just isn't used to that with other kids. And truth be told, our Nicholas is a gentle soul so I'm guessing it will be a while before he is used to rough-housing with the other kids.
Shane has been up to his usual grunting, yelling, crying, whining, trying Mommy and Daddys patience self. Yep, I said it. This is our boy. This is what he does on a pretty consistent basis. With us. Only with us. I don't want to rush time one iota BUT I cannot say that I (we) won't be completely happy when this phase runs its course.
But, aside from that, Shane is really liking his new daycare. Nicholas is as well. And that is nothing but a huge sigh of relief. It is just so hard some days to leave your babies but knowing they are being well looked after and most of all, happy, is nothing but sweet relief.
Two nights ago, we had a night away to go see the U2 concert in Toronto. Months ago, I bought these tickets and boy, were we excited to see the show but in all honestly, Johnathon and I both were somewhat disappointed. The songs weren't what we had hoped for, the show itself just wasn't that fantastic. Now, granted, our seats were far from great and there were 62000 people in attendance which is awesome to look around and be a part of...but I know we prefer smaller venues. All in all, it was a good time though. And even though there were 62000 fans there, we happened to sit by one who works for Hydro AND her birthday is the same day as mine!!!
Johnathon and I had a nice time chatting, eating, drinking, people watching on a couple of patios....and we booked ourselves in a hotel for the night which is always enjoyable. Many, many thanks to my brother and Cheryl for taking care of our boys and the house.
I'm not really feeling it writing this morning so apologies for the ho-hum post. BUT I felt the need to get some things down in writing. I am off to bathe my boys and get out shopping for a birthday gift for the party.
Be back soon...with pics.
So, let's see...what have we been up to lately? First off, we had a really, really good time at the cottage rental we had over the Labour Day long weekend. We found this one on the classifieds at work. Johnathon had previously worked for the owner. The price was right and it looked cute so we booked it. And it was cute. Really, really perfect actually. Nothing fancy but had a great deck with the most beautiful views. It was almost literally on top of the water. The water was as clear and clean as I have ever seen and every night, we had the most beautiful sunset. The boys loved it! And there was a bonus trampoline (which in fact, there was a scary fall but I will get to that another time...all is well though). Shane had his spot on the deck where he would sit and watch and comment on all the boats whizzing by. I think I sent most of you the pics but I will add them on here as well. We are going to rent next summer for a week at least so that we can include Sydney. She will LOVE it!
Nicholas has started school. Daddy and I took him that first morning and even though we did this last year, I still felt my heart swell and after he had lined up and gone into class, the tears came. I wonder if it will be like that every year. I would guess yes but I'm sure it gets easier. As much as he wasn't looking forward to going to school, when we picked him up later that day, he was glowing and excited and happy to be there. He is already invited to his first birthday party which is today. He isn't 100% that he wants to go but I asked him this morning to make a firm decision and he wants to go. I guess the last bday party he went to at AirZone, he said the boys were beating him up. Yep, I know...I felt the same way....you leave my baby boy alone. BUT really they were all wrestling and I guess he just isn't used to that with other kids. And truth be told, our Nicholas is a gentle soul so I'm guessing it will be a while before he is used to rough-housing with the other kids.
Shane has been up to his usual grunting, yelling, crying, whining, trying Mommy and Daddys patience self. Yep, I said it. This is our boy. This is what he does on a pretty consistent basis. With us. Only with us. I don't want to rush time one iota BUT I cannot say that I (we) won't be completely happy when this phase runs its course.
But, aside from that, Shane is really liking his new daycare. Nicholas is as well. And that is nothing but a huge sigh of relief. It is just so hard some days to leave your babies but knowing they are being well looked after and most of all, happy, is nothing but sweet relief.
Two nights ago, we had a night away to go see the U2 concert in Toronto. Months ago, I bought these tickets and boy, were we excited to see the show but in all honestly, Johnathon and I both were somewhat disappointed. The songs weren't what we had hoped for, the show itself just wasn't that fantastic. Now, granted, our seats were far from great and there were 62000 people in attendance which is awesome to look around and be a part of...but I know we prefer smaller venues. All in all, it was a good time though. And even though there were 62000 fans there, we happened to sit by one who works for Hydro AND her birthday is the same day as mine!!!
Johnathon and I had a nice time chatting, eating, drinking, people watching on a couple of patios....and we booked ourselves in a hotel for the night which is always enjoyable. Many, many thanks to my brother and Cheryl for taking care of our boys and the house.
I'm not really feeling it writing this morning so apologies for the ho-hum post. BUT I felt the need to get some things down in writing. I am off to bathe my boys and get out shopping for a birthday gift for the party.
Be back soon...with pics.
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