May 11, 2011
This morning, I can't even remember what we were talking about, Jacob says, "Dat's weird".
We met up with some of our Mamas' Group friends at for a Ladybug Theatre show. Very simple show involving a funny king (who Jacob is still talking about). Then we headed to the park for some lunch. We were in the Sellwood area which is also very cute and funky. Lots of antique stores that I would love to walk through some day.
The Sellwood park was right on the river which thrilled Jacob (and all the kids really). He got to throw stones in the water (almost) to his heart's content. We fed some ducks some rice cakes; they seemed as enthused about rice cakes as I am. And we went for a short nature walk also. It was fun to see the kids interacting. Jacob and Moses (very Biblical, eh?) were running around together. Jacob was following after an older boy, just loving to be in the middle of all the fun. It was really cute to see.
Always nice to get to hang with some fun grownups. Even better when the kids are happy too.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Day 226
May 10, 2011
Apologies for not keeping up to date on my blog. I've been a little sick. Just a cold, but I've been taking it easy.
I can't remember much from Monday at this point, so we'll go on.
Apologies for not keeping up to date on my blog. I've been a little sick. Just a cold, but I've been taking it easy.
I can't remember much from Monday at this point, so we'll go on.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day 225
May 9, 2011
Fraser and I both feeling under the weather this morning. I felt it coming on a bit last night; that lovely soreness in the back of my throat that means something is coming. Bummer. Definitely one of the times I really wish we lived near family. Alas.... we'll just have to have a quiet day.
I got the laundry going, changed out Jacob's sheets... it's one of those things where I feel like I have to keep moving or I'll just want to lay down and sleep. At one point, though, Jacob and I did cuddle in my bed and read books for a bit. That was very nice. Went to the library too for distraction.
Long naps for both of us today. Sometimes I feel frustrated when I'm not doing anything "productive" while I don't feel good. Or that I'm not being more active with Jacob. At the same time, there's nothing to be done about it. That voice giving me grief is just my nagging lizard who's always giving me grief. My saner voice tells me to (and my lizard brain) to let it go and get better. Much better advice.
Fraser came home early today, around 4:30, which was also a nice surprise. And I'm catching up on my writing. Early to bed tonight, too. Get that body better quickly.
Fraser and I both feeling under the weather this morning. I felt it coming on a bit last night; that lovely soreness in the back of my throat that means something is coming. Bummer. Definitely one of the times I really wish we lived near family. Alas.... we'll just have to have a quiet day.
Long naps for both of us today. Sometimes I feel frustrated when I'm not doing anything "productive" while I don't feel good. Or that I'm not being more active with Jacob. At the same time, there's nothing to be done about it. That voice giving me grief is just my nagging lizard who's always giving me grief. My saner voice tells me to (and my lizard brain) to let it go and get better. Much better advice.
Fraser came home early today, around 4:30, which was also a nice surprise. And I'm catching up on my writing. Early to bed tonight, too. Get that body better quickly.
Day 224: Mother's Day
May 8, 2011
Another special day for me. Unreal. I actually did sleep this morning when the boys got up. I slept till 10 o'clock! That's unreal.
It was quite rainy today. That combined with the fact that I slept in so late had us staying at home for the day. Well, the boys ventured out to the park. It was sunny when they left but at one point, it just started pouring on them. They came back a bit soaked.
They gave me a nice framed picture of me and Jacob and some beautiful tulips that Jacob picked out. We had a little picnic in the living room and a cozy fire. Relaxing and full of love - perfect.
Jacobisms:
"Um... nope."
"Gacob say it alright" - he means that he's said it already
"spani kokina" for spanikopita (which he likes!)
"Wushed up, Shilo kitty?" - he's asking what's up to Shilo as she comes into the bathroom during bath time
He was playing with a super ball that Fraser hid at one point. Jacob asked where it was, and Fraser told him it disappeared. Jacob put his hands up to his ears to see if it was there! Fraser "finds" things in his ears a lot....
Another special day for me. Unreal. I actually did sleep this morning when the boys got up. I slept till 10 o'clock! That's unreal.
It was quite rainy today. That combined with the fact that I slept in so late had us staying at home for the day. Well, the boys ventured out to the park. It was sunny when they left but at one point, it just started pouring on them. They came back a bit soaked.
Jacobisms:
"Um... nope."
"Gacob say it alright" - he means that he's said it already
"spani kokina" for spanikopita (which he likes!)
"Wushed up, Shilo kitty?" - he's asking what's up to Shilo as she comes into the bathroom during bath time
He was playing with a super ball that Fraser hid at one point. Jacob asked where it was, and Fraser told him it disappeared. Jacob put his hands up to his ears to see if it was there! Fraser "finds" things in his ears a lot....
Day 223
May 7, 2011
My birthday today!! I got to sleep in however, I used the time to read instead. Lovely.
We also went downtown for Fraser and Jacob to do a little birthday/Mother's Day shopping. Made it over to the Saturday Market and had some food. Intermittent sun and showers. The spring showers come upon you like nobody's business. One moment it's sunny and literally the next, you're getting dumped on with these huge drops of rain, sometimes wind. Crazy.
The outing wore us all out, though, we all took naps :)
Fraser cooked the most delicious cherry glazed lamb chops for dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans. So yummy! And he got me some chocolate specialty cupcakes too. Mmmm....
It was a nice, relaxing day. I got many lovely messages and calls from my friends. I felt very special and loved which is what birthdays are about. That and being alive, of course, and I'm certainly glad for that.
My birthday today!! I got to sleep in however, I used the time to read instead. Lovely.
We also went downtown for Fraser and Jacob to do a little birthday/Mother's Day shopping. Made it over to the Saturday Market and had some food. Intermittent sun and showers. The spring showers come upon you like nobody's business. One moment it's sunny and literally the next, you're getting dumped on with these huge drops of rain, sometimes wind. Crazy.
The outing wore us all out, though, we all took naps :)
Fraser cooked the most delicious cherry glazed lamb chops for dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans. So yummy! And he got me some chocolate specialty cupcakes too. Mmmm....
It was a nice, relaxing day. I got many lovely messages and calls from my friends. I felt very special and loved which is what birthdays are about. That and being alive, of course, and I'm certainly glad for that.
Day 222
May 6, 2011
I had the most lovely surprise this morning. Someone knocked on my door around 8:30, and it was a lady with an edible arrangement for me! A special birthday treat from my family. Jacob kept saying, "Special treat. Special treat. Mommy's birthday coming now." Pineapples, grapes, strawberries (some, chocolate dipped - I've been eating those first). It made me feel very special. And it's so tasty!
Skyped with Nick and Amy later in the day. Jacob wanted to play out in the rain, so I put on his new frog raincoat and his frog rain boots. He was happy as a..... frog out there. Thankfully, because it's been raining a lot this spring.
This evening I went over to Karen's house to watch a movie and hang out. It took until now for it to occur to me that this is an option - and a great one! Having a neighbour really close makes it so convenient to just go over and hang out once the kids are in bed. How fun!
I had the most lovely surprise this morning. Someone knocked on my door around 8:30, and it was a lady with an edible arrangement for me! A special birthday treat from my family. Jacob kept saying, "Special treat. Special treat. Mommy's birthday coming now." Pineapples, grapes, strawberries (some, chocolate dipped - I've been eating those first). It made me feel very special. And it's so tasty!
Skyped with Nick and Amy later in the day. Jacob wanted to play out in the rain, so I put on his new frog raincoat and his frog rain boots. He was happy as a..... frog out there. Thankfully, because it's been raining a lot this spring. This evening I went over to Karen's house to watch a movie and hang out. It took until now for it to occur to me that this is an option - and a great one! Having a neighbour really close makes it so convenient to just go over and hang out once the kids are in bed. How fun!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Day 221
May 5, 2011
Well, turns out Jacob has the pink eye. I remember having that as a child. Not fun. He seems to be in fairly good spirits even with it, though, which is good. We're just laying low, working on craft projects and whatnot.
Made some delicious homemade chicken soup today. Recipe from my mom. Always makes me happy to make it.
I love it when Jacob uses pronouns, mostly because he so rarely does. Tonight in the bath: "Where dat squirty thing? Oh, dere it is." Just funny and cute to hear him talking in such a real way.
Well, turns out Jacob has the pink eye. I remember having that as a child. Not fun. He seems to be in fairly good spirits even with it, though, which is good. We're just laying low, working on craft projects and whatnot.
Made some delicious homemade chicken soup today. Recipe from my mom. Always makes me happy to make it.
I love it when Jacob uses pronouns, mostly because he so rarely does. Tonight in the bath: "Where dat squirty thing? Oh, dere it is." Just funny and cute to hear him talking in such a real way.
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