What are we up to?

It has been a while

Little C - is adjusting to the school schedule. After a rough start of not wanting to go to school, he now loves it.
A conversation a few weeks ago:
(Me) How was school today?
(C) It was fun. I cried. It was fun.
Still loves Thomas the Train - anything Thomas, he loves. He now requests his Thomas PJs, reads his Thomas books at night, and loves to play his Thomas game on the computer.
His memory amazes me - when talking about Halloween he remembered that he was dressed as Thomas and Bean was a pumpkin!

Princess Bean - is a girly girl. She loves her dresses, and the frillier the better. Her favourite dress right now is a fairy dress from our neighbour. If she could, she would only wear this dress. She is also very determined and will only do certain things if she is in the mood. Daddy and I have become very creative on how to motivate her to do the things we want (ask her to go potty instead of just changing her diaper). She still loves a variety of foods and will try just about anything. She is also adjusting well to school - she sometimes does not want to leave us, but is always happy when picked up. Her favourite activities are playing in the gym (bicycles) and singing songs.

Angel Girl - is starting to babble more and more. And is she LOUD! She is definitely competing with her siblings on this one! She is starting to roll over and moves on her back. She still is not a great sleeper, but is much better than a month ago! I just love her big smile and the way she nuzzles her face into my neck when I pick her up when I get home from work!

Mommy - is adjusting to life as a working mom. Still working shorter days which I am grateful for. I am reading "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult and enjoying it. I am also starting to run more and am about to sign up for my first 1/2 marathon - anyone want to join me?

What are we up to?

It has been a while and thought I would get everyone up to date.

Upcoming Events - we are heading to Ontario this weekend! Big events will be dinner with the Graham's, and the big party for Anna and Bennie (both 1)! Looking forward to seeing everyone

Anna Loves - she know thinks it is really funny to feed other people and to pull herself up at the table.

Colin Loves - imitating others (funny expressions, etc); tickling people.

Momma Loves - running outside more and more! Reading her new book - Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult.

Favourite foods - Spinich stuffed raviolis still rock the house! Dates are a favourite snack.

What are we up to?

This week

Colin loves - continues to play outdoors, and really does not want to come in at night. We have to bribe him with milk (or chocolate soy milk)! At the moment he loves the outdoors so much, he does not want to go to bed at night and is waking up even earlier (6 am instead of 6:30 or later). Let's just say he is a little tired....

Anna loves - is enjoying her freedom as she moves around the table - she has mastered the corners in the last week. She loves to explore the outside too - playing in the dirt, picking up every branch and leaf she can find. I can't wait until she starts walking to minimize the stains on her pants!

Momma loves - running outside (it has been a long winter), and the fact that Colin and Anna both like the jog stroller; a quiet week at work with minimal meetings!

Words in the house - Colin's favourite words right now - "mommy", my reply "yes sweetie", that is all. I think he just wants to know I am listening.

Food loves - Anna is loving everything - even things she would gag on before (sweet potato). Colin's favourites are still Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal, Pasta with Vodka Sauce. For me, I really, really enjoyed the steak dinner we had on Sunday night - yum, yum, good

What are we up to?

Update on life...

Here is what we are up to

Colin Loves - playing outside, anything outside. He has mastered his tricycle and loves to ride it up and down the driveway.

Anna Loves - Her new kitchen toys (pie plate, pie server, Bundt pan). She carries them all over the house. She also loves to be outside, although gets a little mad when we don't let her play on the ground. Can't wait until we have grass.

Momma Loves - just finished another Jodi Picoult book "Perfect Match", looking forward to the next one. I also just found out that I will need to travel to Europe (Geneva most likely) for work - looking forward to that. My favourite time of the day is after bath time - Colin, Anna and I always play in our bedroom - rolling on the floor, giggling - being together!

Food Loves - both kids love pasta with vodka sauce - favourites are spinach stuffed Ravioli and tortellini from Costco. They also both love pancakes which we make every Sunday morning.

Words in the house - Anna is now saying Hi, Bye, and uh oh.... Colin's funnies talk - Deric and I were talking, and Colin asked me to go into the next room. I said to Deric just to come with us. Colin says "Daddy no out", pushes him out the door and shuts it. Then he opened the door, says "Thank you daddy", and shuts the door again! LOL

Have a good week!