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

WHAT I NEED MY FAMILY TO KNOW

My little family and premium romanian I love you. I am definitely by no means perfect, but I promise that I do try my hardest. I want you to know that even if I'm frustrated or impatient I still and will ways love you.  You are all the best things that have ever happened to me…sometimes a lot of work but still my treasures.  I want the best in the world for you, I want you to be happy, healthy and if I could shield you from any and every bad thing I would... From man colds:) to hurt feelings. Instead I am trying to make our home a haven where you can always feel safe, loved and where we can grow and learn as a family, I cringe a little as I write this because there have been a few of those days where my patience has left and I am not the mom I dreamed I would be... But I am trying...anyway just so you know every night when your all tucked in I pray that tomorrow I will be better.  I LOVE YOU ALL, love your mom and your wife xxoo

Oct 30,2013

IT SNOWED a skiff but enough that it's impossible to forget that old man winter is on his way.  I can't even convey how much I am not looking forward to winter this year, the thought of dressing up a 3,2 and 1 year old makes me physically cringe, mostly because I know how it's going to go.... I'll dress Mason first then, Abbie and finally Daniela it's in this order because Daniela ALWAYS undresses the minute I have her dressed, sweaters are off the minute I turn around...but this momma got smart and started putting her sweater on backwards...it's hard to get the zipper that way :), it works for now.  The problem this year is that Mason will probably have to use the washroom the minute we are all bundled up and by the time we leave the house probably Abbie and I will be in a puddle of sweat and I will be cursing under my breath.  There is however a silver lining, since we are Canadian we have to find fun things to do or we will go crazy, so since this is the first time in 3 years I'm not pregnant I'm actually excited to go skating on the canal, cross country skiing and possibly down hill as well.  

As for last night we went with Katie and her three little ones (Paige, Sloan and theo) to a Halloween party at the Rockland library.  It was so much fun the library really outdid themselves with all the work they did. There was a maze made out of cardboard with tunnels, there were craft tables that included everything from wands, masks, bats (using hands as templates) marshmallow mummies, spider webs plus marshmallow dipping station to make monsters and there were treats for everyone (that they made to look like brooms) it was such a great and fun night. So without further ado here's some pics of the fun night

We had an astranout, elephant (which kept shedding her skin) and an adorable skeleton 

              Playing with their wands

Saturday July 20, 2013

Today was family adventure day and with final destination being Sandbanks and Isaiah Tubbs with a stop in Kingston to check out the new Booster Juice and the space where the Dental office is going to be.  The kids traveled amazing and we stopped for lunch at the mall and Alin was super happy to see that there was a line up at the Booster juice and even more excited when we saw people walking around with Booster Juices in their hands:) money in the 💲bank💲

Then we headed off to check in to cabin and get changed and head to Sandbanks (I remember telling Alin when we first came here, that it made me feel like we were as close to Mexico  that we would ever be without leaving the country) we walked onto the beach and the kids were excited and a little hesitant.  Hanging onto Alin's shorts and just putting their toes in.  Fast forward 1/2 an hour and their running in and out of the water like mad men, Abbie's sitting on sand and enjoying the water crashing against here. It was GREAT and FUN and RELAXING.  We stayed for about 3 hours and then headed back to the cabin.  Ate in the enclosed patio and then...

Started with a phone call from Trina asking me if I'd heard from dad which got my mind racing and which is never a good way to start a conversation.  When I said I hadn't she told me Auntie Betty was in a car accident and had died.  She was going to Margie's house and so far that's all I know.  It seems so unreal especially since we were going to a family reunion 2 weeks from now which we haven't done since I was in grade 5 and I'm forty now so you do the math. My heart aches for Margie and Tracy and their little families.  She was one of the best aunts and I'll have to confess my favorite on the Waldie side.  She gave the best squishy hugs and always finished with a little squeeze to let you know she loved you, her sparkling eyes and spitfire personality plus I always thought she was beautiful.  A couple years back we had a surprise birthday party for my dad and and Auntie Betty was there and there and Margie and Tracy flew in with their kids.  It was a great weekend and a really good visit.  It's always so fun when those 2 (dad and auntie betty) get together.  Their laughs are infectious and its just fun. 

Later on when I learned that she was hit head on I was mad, when I didn't know what happened I could tell myself "Maybe she fell asleep, or hit the ditch" but when its the consequence of someone else s' actions it was so much harder for me to understand.  The other 2 were killed in the crash an older man and his wife but what transpired hurt are family and the ones I love. 

Then when we were snuggling down with the kids, Mason looked up at me and told me he didn't feel well... he didn't finish the sentence before there was projectile vomit everywhere, including me (YUCK) so we called housekeeping and they bought us new sheets and covers.  Then poor Abbie had a really bad fever, I spent the night in the enclosed patio holding our poor baby and praying for daylight. 

The next day Mason was on the mend and Abbie's fever was lower so we decided to stay and enjoy the beach some more before we headed home.