Adam spend some time finishing up the deck, and he had a great little helper - she handed him screws.
She is quite the little Daddy's girl. If he is around, she wants nothing to do with Mom.
I think it is absolutely adorable!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Daddy's Little Helper
September Long weekend sadly concluded our 2008 camping season, but we have big things to prepare for - and still lots to do.
Adam spend some time finishing up the deck, and he had a great little helper - she handed him screws.
She is quite the little Daddy's girl. If he is around, she wants nothing to do with Mom.
I think it is absolutely adorable!
Adam spend some time finishing up the deck, and he had a great little helper - she handed him screws.
She is quite the little Daddy's girl. If he is around, she wants nothing to do with Mom.
I think it is absolutely adorable!
Princess
For over a year now, Jackie has been the only Princess in our house (yes, I got demoted) but this past weekend Adam seems to have been appointed to the role.
Here is the story:
A few weeks back while we were out at the lake – Adam’s sister Kristi came to visit for the day. Since Adam and Kristi love to water ski, our friend Ed took them out on the boat, well, if you know Adam and Kristi, they are relentless in their sibling rivalry and ribbing. So needless to say, Adam was giving Kristi a hard time, well when it came his time to water ski, she threw him the rope and said “here you go Princess”. Well this brought on a lot of laughter from Ed and by the time they got back to the campsite – Adam was princess.
I know he was hoping it would die that weekend – but no. On Saturday we headed out for a bit, and when we got back – this was the sign hanging off our trailer.
Here is the story:
A few weeks back while we were out at the lake – Adam’s sister Kristi came to visit for the day. Since Adam and Kristi love to water ski, our friend Ed took them out on the boat, well, if you know Adam and Kristi, they are relentless in their sibling rivalry and ribbing. So needless to say, Adam was giving Kristi a hard time, well when it came his time to water ski, she threw him the rope and said “here you go Princess”. Well this brought on a lot of laughter from Ed and by the time they got back to the campsite – Adam was princess.
I know he was hoping it would die that weekend – but no. On Saturday we headed out for a bit, and when we got back – this was the sign hanging off our trailer.
Everyone got a great laugh - and we left the sign up - I am sure he is going to have quite a reputation when we go back in the spring....
Preparing for a baby...
In my Internet travels I came across the funniest website ever - it has a bunch of diagrams for new parents learning what to do and what not to do with a new baby. The 3 posted are my favourites - but check out the website for yourself here for a few more laughs.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Labor
In honor of Labor Day weekend, I thought I would participate in a Labor MeMe. I would love to hear your labor stories, if you have a blog and would like to participate, please feel free to post your answers.
How long were your labors?
Jackie – 11 ½ hours, from the very first contraction to the moment of birth
Peanut – hopefully 10 minutes, can I please be one of those people that doesn’t know they are in labor until the doctor tells them it is time to push?.....
How did you know you were in labor?
Jackie – since she was my first, I was not sure – also having had absolutely no Braxton hicks and all my contractions were in my back (lovely back labor…) but I knew when I was able to time them and they became constant – 15 minutes apart.
Where did you deliver?
The hospital – thankfully – I fear being one of those people that delivers in the car or worse yet at home – I have told Adam, if things progress super fast with Peanut and I have to deliver at home – no matter what – drag me off the carpet and onto the kitchen floor – I do not want to have to replace the carpet!
Drugs?
Yes, with Jackie my drug plan was try and go epidural free – but if it turns out to be back labor – screw it – and bring on the drugs. Well I tried the laughing gas (which did not make me laugh by the way) and it worked for about 5 contractions – then it was like they turned off the gas – and we had the wonderful glorious epidural. I was happy I was able to stick to my drug plan, but with Peanut, it is considerably different – bring on the Epidural from the get go – but of course I am planning one of those super duper short, I did not even know I was in labor, labors…..
C-section?
Thankfully, no and hopefully no!
Who delivered?
My doctor. I was referred by my family doctor to a team of women doctors where all they do is deliver babies. They take rotations through the office and being on call in the hospital, so out of the 4 ladies you get a chance to meet all of them, and will get one of them no matter when you deliver. They were fantastic! I am very happy to have the same team for round 2.
How long were your labors?
Jackie – 11 ½ hours, from the very first contraction to the moment of birth
Peanut – hopefully 10 minutes, can I please be one of those people that doesn’t know they are in labor until the doctor tells them it is time to push?.....
How did you know you were in labor?
Jackie – since she was my first, I was not sure – also having had absolutely no Braxton hicks and all my contractions were in my back (lovely back labor…) but I knew when I was able to time them and they became constant – 15 minutes apart.
Where did you deliver?
The hospital – thankfully – I fear being one of those people that delivers in the car or worse yet at home – I have told Adam, if things progress super fast with Peanut and I have to deliver at home – no matter what – drag me off the carpet and onto the kitchen floor – I do not want to have to replace the carpet!
Drugs?
Yes, with Jackie my drug plan was try and go epidural free – but if it turns out to be back labor – screw it – and bring on the drugs. Well I tried the laughing gas (which did not make me laugh by the way) and it worked for about 5 contractions – then it was like they turned off the gas – and we had the wonderful glorious epidural. I was happy I was able to stick to my drug plan, but with Peanut, it is considerably different – bring on the Epidural from the get go – but of course I am planning one of those super duper short, I did not even know I was in labor, labors…..
C-section?
Thankfully, no and hopefully no!
Who delivered?
My doctor. I was referred by my family doctor to a team of women doctors where all they do is deliver babies. They take rotations through the office and being on call in the hospital, so out of the 4 ladies you get a chance to meet all of them, and will get one of them no matter when you deliver. They were fantastic! I am very happy to have the same team for round 2.
My Love / Hate Relationship
.... fall.....
For those of you that live in Calgary or area, you know what I am talking about – fall is here. I know not officially, but it sure feels like it. Not only are the days getting shorter and cooler, but this morning I actually had to scrape the ice off my windshield before leaving for work!
Fall and I have a love / hate relationship.
The Hate:
I hate fall because it means the end of summer.
The end of wearing sandals, shorts, tank tops and sun screen.
The end of just going somewhere – no jacket or prep time required (pre-starting the car).
The end of camping.
The end of long summer days.
The end of walks to the park.
It means the beginning of snow! I hate snow and most snow related activities.
The Love:
I love fall because it means we are closer to Christmas.
Halloween is around the corner – and this time we are taking Jackie trick or treating.
It means no more re-runs on TV and new shows are starting.
It means sweaters – for those that know me, know I am a sweater girl.
It means socks and shoes.
It means a hot cup of coffee on a cold morning.
It means turning the fireplace on.
It means cooking and baking.
It means putting the down duvet back on the bed.
This time, it means we are getting closer to Peanut’s arrival!
For those of you that live in Calgary or area, you know what I am talking about – fall is here. I know not officially, but it sure feels like it. Not only are the days getting shorter and cooler, but this morning I actually had to scrape the ice off my windshield before leaving for work!
Fall and I have a love / hate relationship.
The Hate:
I hate fall because it means the end of summer.
The end of wearing sandals, shorts, tank tops and sun screen.
The end of just going somewhere – no jacket or prep time required (pre-starting the car).
The end of camping.
The end of long summer days.
The end of walks to the park.
It means the beginning of snow! I hate snow and most snow related activities.
The Love:
I love fall because it means we are closer to Christmas.
Halloween is around the corner – and this time we are taking Jackie trick or treating.
It means no more re-runs on TV and new shows are starting.
It means sweaters – for those that know me, know I am a sweater girl.
It means socks and shoes.
It means a hot cup of coffee on a cold morning.
It means turning the fireplace on.
It means cooking and baking.
It means putting the down duvet back on the bed.
This time, it means we are getting closer to Peanut’s arrival!
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