December 21, 2010
Winter solstice. Feels a little different when it's raining and light and darkness are obscured by constant clouds. But I like the day nonetheless. Even though it is the first day of winter, it also means longer days of light ahead.
Jacob and I went back to the museum today. I was planning a grocery store trip in the am but we were both totally cranky and Jacob really wanted to go, so.... we shifted plans. No use arguing with a two year old on some things. The store is close enough to do after naptime. We got there right when it opened but it got crowded fast. It was better than the other day. We moved around to places where there were fewer kids. I love watching Jacob's brain take in all the activities. He's obsessed with the workings/cause and effect of things.
Made it to the store in the pm. Had some tasty bean and butternut squash tacos from Jenny and Ethan's cookbook. Yum. And Fraser and I watched It's a Wonderful Life. Very nice. Always makes me appreciate my wonderful life and what I love in it.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Day 85
December 20, 2010
Whew! Jacob and I did the last of our Christmas shopping this morning. Whoohoo! Except for food (which I'll enlist Fraser's help with) I do not have to go out to one more store.
Last of PT today also. My knees feel great, thank heavens. Thanks to Karen too who has watched Jacob for most of the times I've been at PT. She's been such a life saver in so many ways: watching Jacob, someone to connect to for me, kids for Jacob to play with.
Lunar eclipse tonight. Saw a hazy moon around 9:30 but couldn't tell that much was covered. Tried again around 11 as it was getting close to being fully eclipsed. All clouds and rain. Oh well. Not too surprising.
I am also totally caught up in the first Outlander book. That will probably surprise some people as the books have been out for awhile. Several people have told me to read them but it's just now that I've done it. Very captivating. I'm trying not to neglect the rest of my responsibilities too much :)
Whew! Jacob and I did the last of our Christmas shopping this morning. Whoohoo! Except for food (which I'll enlist Fraser's help with) I do not have to go out to one more store.
Last of PT today also. My knees feel great, thank heavens. Thanks to Karen too who has watched Jacob for most of the times I've been at PT. She's been such a life saver in so many ways: watching Jacob, someone to connect to for me, kids for Jacob to play with.
Lunar eclipse tonight. Saw a hazy moon around 9:30 but couldn't tell that much was covered. Tried again around 11 as it was getting close to being fully eclipsed. All clouds and rain. Oh well. Not too surprising.
I am also totally caught up in the first Outlander book. That will probably surprise some people as the books have been out for awhile. Several people have told me to read them but it's just now that I've done it. Very captivating. I'm trying not to neglect the rest of my responsibilities too much :)
Day 84
December 19, 2010
Went to the gym today, without Jacob. He struggled the whole time I was gone, saying, "Me, now. Me, now." Sigh. The life of a mother. On one hand, it's a huge compliment and totally natural and expected. I know this time will fly by and I want to cherish every moment. On the other hand, it would also be nice, occasionally, to be able to go somewhere for myself, just for an hour! Alas.
He's been talking in his sleep sometimes, also. The things that have disturbed him during the day come back to him in his sleep. The other day after the museum when he was playing with his favourite ball contraption he was saying in his sleep, "Gacob, balls. No. Gacob, balls!" And today, it was, "Me, now. Me now." Kind of sad but also appropriate that he's processing the trials and tribulations of life. They only get more complicated so it's a good skill to possess, I reckon.
Went to the gym today, without Jacob. He struggled the whole time I was gone, saying, "Me, now. Me, now." Sigh. The life of a mother. On one hand, it's a huge compliment and totally natural and expected. I know this time will fly by and I want to cherish every moment. On the other hand, it would also be nice, occasionally, to be able to go somewhere for myself, just for an hour! Alas.
He's been talking in his sleep sometimes, also. The things that have disturbed him during the day come back to him in his sleep. The other day after the museum when he was playing with his favourite ball contraption he was saying in his sleep, "Gacob, balls. No. Gacob, balls!" And today, it was, "Me, now. Me now." Kind of sad but also appropriate that he's processing the trials and tribulations of life. They only get more complicated so it's a good skill to possess, I reckon.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Day 83
December 18, 2010
Went to the Children's Museum with Daddy this morning. Unfortunately, we didn't go early enough plus it being the weekend, there were a ton of kids. Fraser has a harder time with that than I do. It's stressful trying to think when to jump in, when to stay out, when to protect your child, when to let him fend for himself. And so many other kids are pushy, rude, grabby, all the things that they've learned from other kids and that they are now teaching Jacob. I know isolation is not the answer, but sometimes I really wish it could be!
Went to the Children's Museum with Daddy this morning. Unfortunately, we didn't go early enough plus it being the weekend, there were a ton of kids. Fraser has a harder time with that than I do. It's stressful trying to think when to jump in, when to stay out, when to protect your child, when to let him fend for himself. And so many other kids are pushy, rude, grabby, all the things that they've learned from other kids and that they are now teaching Jacob. I know isolation is not the answer, but sometimes I really wish it could be!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Day 82
December 17, 2010
Sunshine! A beautiful clear blue sky day. Cold. But beautiful. Jacob and I played outside this morning. Probably only a half an hour, but at least it's something. A little vitamin D. We then went to make a gift for Daddy. He seemed very proud of it and kept talking about it all day.
Talked to my mom while Jacob was napping. We talked about kids, life, Christmas. It was really nice. It brought up fun memories for me of Christmas time when I was younger. My siblings and I would all make a fort, which we called the Comfort Zone, in someone's bedroom and would all sleep together on Christmas Eve. We also put on Nativity plays for the parents, baked cookies together. I remember being really young and laying under a desk, right next to the speakers to listen to Christmas records. We'd all go out to cut down our tree, bringing along some tasty snacks and hot chocolate. In the evenings, we'd all climb in the van and tour around the neighbourhood looking at lights, telling my dad to slow down or even stop at some of the better displays. It was a special time of year with traditions. I am doing lots of those things with Jacob and someday, hopefully they'll be special to him to. Now, when we go out at dark to look at lights, he always asks to see the "lashing lights" (flashing lights), his favourite.
Jacob asked for mama milk tonight, breaking what I thought was his own weaning. Part of me was relieved, part bummed that he wanted it again. Once I make the decision to be done, I'll need some help from Fraser putting Jacob down just to not give him the option. I'm a sucker when he asks for it and have a hard time saying no. I'm close to being ready to stop and if he did it on his own, I'd be okay with it. But making the decision myself, I'd feel more wishy washy if he asked for it. Oh well. So it goes.
Sunshine! A beautiful clear blue sky day. Cold. But beautiful. Jacob and I played outside this morning. Probably only a half an hour, but at least it's something. A little vitamin D. We then went to make a gift for Daddy. He seemed very proud of it and kept talking about it all day.
Talked to my mom while Jacob was napping. We talked about kids, life, Christmas. It was really nice. It brought up fun memories for me of Christmas time when I was younger. My siblings and I would all make a fort, which we called the Comfort Zone, in someone's bedroom and would all sleep together on Christmas Eve. We also put on Nativity plays for the parents, baked cookies together. I remember being really young and laying under a desk, right next to the speakers to listen to Christmas records. We'd all go out to cut down our tree, bringing along some tasty snacks and hot chocolate. In the evenings, we'd all climb in the van and tour around the neighbourhood looking at lights, telling my dad to slow down or even stop at some of the better displays. It was a special time of year with traditions. I am doing lots of those things with Jacob and someday, hopefully they'll be special to him to. Now, when we go out at dark to look at lights, he always asks to see the "lashing lights" (flashing lights), his favourite.
Jacob asked for mama milk tonight, breaking what I thought was his own weaning. Part of me was relieved, part bummed that he wanted it again. Once I make the decision to be done, I'll need some help from Fraser putting Jacob down just to not give him the option. I'm a sucker when he asks for it and have a hard time saying no. I'm close to being ready to stop and if he did it on his own, I'd be okay with it. But making the decision myself, I'd feel more wishy washy if he asked for it. Oh well. So it goes.
Day 79
December 14, 2010
Went to the World Forestry Center today with a new mom friend and her child. It was fun. Lots of interesting things having to do with trees, plants, harvesting lumber. They had a raft with a movie screen behind it. On the screen were scenes of rivers so you could pretend you were rafting. The kids loved jumping around in there. A camera even took their pictures and you could buy one from the gift store. Funny. It was neat. Designed for kids a little older but still interesting and a good place to go on a rainy day.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Day 81
December 16, 2010
Note to self: when sending out Christmas cards, which you do every year, think about buying stamps in NOVEMBER!!
First, I had to look up a post office because around this area, they are not very obvious which I find strange because we're in the land of people out here. Our computer was down so I had to call the info line. They gave me two. I went to the first one because it was closer and opened earlier in the day. However, I got there only to find out that they only take cash or checks, neither of which I had. Great. So, I called the other one (while Jacob was screaming in the car because I'd told him to get into his seat quickly, he hadn't and I'd put him in myself like I told him I would). Yes, they took credit cards. They only took credit cards because this place just had a machine to buy stamps and send packages. No tellers. Fine. We drive over there, which happens to be on the other side of where we live. I get stamps first. The booklets here only have 18 stamps instead of 20. Then I'm only allowed to get three books on my credit card in one day. Why?! What reason is being used here? I really cannot imagine what I could do with four books instead of three that would be detrimental to anyone. I tell you, the post office is shooting itself in the foot. If they want my money they should really make it easier to give it to them. So, I would be 6 stamps short. Fantastic. That meant another trip to some post office.
Packages next. Weigh them. Measure them. Answer ten questions about each one. Good god! Just give me a real person who already knows how to do all this stuff! I guess if I used this machine all the time, it'd be easy. But I don't. I use it once a year. Again, next time I'm just going to UPS. The post office will be it's own demise.
Finally, I get a few things taken care of and we can go. What should've really taken a short time took an hour and 10 minutes. Good grief!
We went to gym after this which was great for me to blow off some steam. The class was very aerobic and the instructor was definitely intense. A very petite woman who obviously exercised a lot. That's all well and good and I do want to be more fit than I am now, but I really have no desire to look like that. There's fit and then there's FIT and the latter looks a tad bit scary to me.
Jacob and I made blueberry muffins after dinner. This kid could eat enough blueberries to turn purple. His poops already are. And his hands and all around his mouth!
Another night of no nursing! I'm amazed. And sad. And happy for him.
Note to self: when sending out Christmas cards, which you do every year, think about buying stamps in NOVEMBER!!
First, I had to look up a post office because around this area, they are not very obvious which I find strange because we're in the land of people out here. Our computer was down so I had to call the info line. They gave me two. I went to the first one because it was closer and opened earlier in the day. However, I got there only to find out that they only take cash or checks, neither of which I had. Great. So, I called the other one (while Jacob was screaming in the car because I'd told him to get into his seat quickly, he hadn't and I'd put him in myself like I told him I would). Yes, they took credit cards. They only took credit cards because this place just had a machine to buy stamps and send packages. No tellers. Fine. We drive over there, which happens to be on the other side of where we live. I get stamps first. The booklets here only have 18 stamps instead of 20. Then I'm only allowed to get three books on my credit card in one day. Why?! What reason is being used here? I really cannot imagine what I could do with four books instead of three that would be detrimental to anyone. I tell you, the post office is shooting itself in the foot. If they want my money they should really make it easier to give it to them. So, I would be 6 stamps short. Fantastic. That meant another trip to some post office.
Packages next. Weigh them. Measure them. Answer ten questions about each one. Good god! Just give me a real person who already knows how to do all this stuff! I guess if I used this machine all the time, it'd be easy. But I don't. I use it once a year. Again, next time I'm just going to UPS. The post office will be it's own demise.
Finally, I get a few things taken care of and we can go. What should've really taken a short time took an hour and 10 minutes. Good grief!
We went to gym after this which was great for me to blow off some steam. The class was very aerobic and the instructor was definitely intense. A very petite woman who obviously exercised a lot. That's all well and good and I do want to be more fit than I am now, but I really have no desire to look like that. There's fit and then there's FIT and the latter looks a tad bit scary to me.
Jacob and I made blueberry muffins after dinner. This kid could eat enough blueberries to turn purple. His poops already are. And his hands and all around his mouth!
Another night of no nursing! I'm amazed. And sad. And happy for him.
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