Monday Nov, 18, 2013

Today Alin took the day off as we had to take our vehicles in to change tires and the BMW of course needs a lot of work, parts to order and what not...so we'll take it in again before our mini holiday.  

So we did some fun family things, like getting our annual family Santa picture. The kids do great mostly I think because we are all there.  The green sweater a little too festive for me but Alin was thinking it was good.  

Then home and other fun things we did were - put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house.

Hard work rewarded a bit...Nov 15, 2013

Today costco was crazy!!!! I forgot it was a pday for all of Ottawa.  As we were about to leave I decided we would eat there...this is never an option when I'm with the kids sans husband because I'm always harping on eating healthy and at home, but today I pretended to be the dad:) anyways while we were eating and I was being my usual mom self an older couple sat down beside us, made some small talk and then we countinued eating.  Of course there's all of the usual discussions that take place, sharing, manners and all that good stuff.  So I didn't pay much attention to them as the three littles hold my attention enough on their own. As they were leaving I felt a hand on my shoulder and the gentleman said to me "you have wonderful kids" and then stood up again and then the best part was yet to come, he leaned down again and said "I know it's a lot of hard work...good job" that last little comment resounded deep within me.  Sometimes I think people just think, you have good kids or not but that is rarely the case.  It is WORK and it is HARD WORK. Everyday the constant vigilant work never ceases and believe me you can never get complacent or let your guard down.  It's like their the dinosaurs on Jurassic park always checking the perimeter.  It's the daily rituals and the things I say to them a million times...I'm not even exaggerating that all of a sudden in a public place pays off...well at least until that couple was out the door and then all 3 of them started screaming like banshees, oh well we can't win them all.  Here's to kind, gentle men and a comment that gave me more courage and commitment to keep going.

Monday, November 4th

Today Abbie had her 12 month check up and vaccines.  So glad Alin worked nights tonight so that are other 2 angelic children, didn't have to come with me...which by the way they were super upset not to be going to see the doctor.  Abbie of course is keeping up with our little family trend and is the 97% for growth, weight and height.

These pictures were before the poor thing had to have 3 needles, one in each leg and one on the arm.  So I'll quit nursing when she's feeling better... Hint, hint my hubby, I know I always tell you I'm ready but now I just need to make sure she's comfy.  She was super upset and screamed when she got the vaccines and again in my mind I was MAD, after Dani's vaccine she was so sick and had a temp for a week that I swore I'd ask to have a few more appts than have it all done in one shot.  Inside I stood there kept quite and was super upset inside lop

Oct 31, 2013 Halloween

So this morning it was pouring so I decided to take the kids to Bayshore Mall  where they were going to have a Halloween party.  It stated that it started at 9:30 but at 10 we were still waiting for the magician to start.  Note to self and anyone else reading this.  When you have an event for children please start it ON TIME.  That irritates me so anyway the littles were doing great waiting but once it started their attention span was done

So they decided they would like a "dad" juice which can mean 2 things...pop or booster juice.  They think since we have 2 that all Booster Juices belong to us

Enjoying their snack size, you can see Dani's already shed her suit and Abbie's already pulled her socks off.

Then we decided to go see dad for lunch and they got their teeth cleaned as well.  

They did a super job and had their first polish today... Helps when the dentist is your dad:) it sure made me miss work though I was hit with such a melancholy feeling, I loved working in the dental field, the work, the patients, the career I guess since I've been in the field since I was 19 and left for maternity at 36... That was 17 years of my life.  I had a hint of sadness and then I looked down at my 3 busy, busy, busy love bugs and thought how lucky I am to be able to have the opportunity to stay home with them.  That it is an option for our family, and all the fun things that we do  and the learning and growing that's going on.  For all of us.  

Tonight we went over to another friends house another Kate:) and Dan and their 2 beauties Evie and Eloise ( I think Mason and Eloise must have been bosom buddies in heaven, because here they sure are good little friends) we went for supper which was delicious and then went trick or treating.  Jessica and Jared MaCateer and their two little boys and Dave Anderson and 2 of his kids and us and Kate and Dans crew which made for a real little fun caravan while going from house to house.  The kids had a ball and it's always super fun to visit with everyone. Sister Brown (Kate's mom) was at the house too and was nice to visit with her as well. It ended up being a beautiful night despite a few raindrops.

So goodnight and sweet, sweet dreams literally