Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
His First Haircut... much over due
I waited long enough, I loved his hair - he gets cute little curls at the back as it gets long.
But he was called a girl twice now - so that is telling me it is high time for a hair cut.
Before shot:
During:
These photos were taken at the beginning before the screaming ensued.
After:
To me he looks like a completely different boy, but we were reminded shortly after this photo that it is the same little toddler with a temper tantrum.
But he was called a girl twice now - so that is telling me it is high time for a hair cut.
Before shot:
During:
These photos were taken at the beginning before the screaming ensued.
After:
To me he looks like a completely different boy, but we were reminded shortly after this photo that it is the same little toddler with a temper tantrum.
A shot of the curls I am going to miss so much - I might have to wait for him to start playing hockey to get his hockey hair back - that or if the 80's mullet ever comes back in style (please no!).
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hand Made with Love
Part of her birthday gift from Grandma and Grandpa is this amazing homemade skirt and sweater. Love the whole ensemble!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Aggie Days
We took the kids down the Aggie Days this year (BMO Centre), Adam had taken Jackie last year while I stayed home with a 4 month old – this year we were all able to go.
Jackie would not look at the camera for pictures, so we have tons of these great shots of the back of her head.
By far the highlight for her was the play area. She loved the slide - can't you tell?
Jackie would not look at the camera for pictures, so we have tons of these great shots of the back of her head.
By far the highlight for her was the play area. She loved the slide - can't you tell?
Saturday, March 20, 2010
A New Bike
Our birthday gift to Jackie was a new “big girl bike”
It was late because I wanted to buy it from my friend Darren who works at Sportmart – way cheaper than Toy’s ‘R’ Us.
I got her the helmet – it came with an unbelievably annoying horn (not the horn has been installed on the bike and Anderson loves to squeeze it too – fun..)
Well, she loves the bike but is still learning how to ride it. I am sure we will have lots of practice out at the lake this year.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Ring around the Rosie....
Ring around the Rosie,
Pocket full of weasel,
Hush-a, hush-a
We all fall downnnnn
We have no idea where the weasel came from – but that is how she sings it – as fast as she can spinning the whole time.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunglasses
Jackie got a new pair of sunglasses for her birthday, so she passed on her old ones to Anderson.They both make me laugh every day
Sunday, March 14, 2010
A Big Girl Bed
Using her birthday as a time frame, we told Jackie she would be getting a big girl bed soon. Well that day has arrived, but first a little history.
From the first day home from the hospital we put Jackie to sleep in her crib, she has done extremely well in it (for that we are so thankful), but as they start to grow that question about when to move them arises. I decided we would wait until she started to climb out, or at least tried to. Well, we have been patiently waiting and nothing, she has been very happy in her crib, but at 3 I think it is time to move her.
We already had a twin bed planned for her, it was now a matter of doing the transfer – I was not sure how she would handle it – she does not like change at all. So I got myself armed with Dora sheets and a Dora comforter.
But things went so well, the Dora gear is still hiding in the van, now I think I might return it.
Jackie loves her new bed. First nap – she went right down quite excited to be sleeping there. We will see what is to come – I know it will not all be perfect.
This is a picture of her sleeping her first nap in the bed – the rails are there because the bed is very high.
From the first day home from the hospital we put Jackie to sleep in her crib, she has done extremely well in it (for that we are so thankful), but as they start to grow that question about when to move them arises. I decided we would wait until she started to climb out, or at least tried to. Well, we have been patiently waiting and nothing, she has been very happy in her crib, but at 3 I think it is time to move her.
We already had a twin bed planned for her, it was now a matter of doing the transfer – I was not sure how she would handle it – she does not like change at all. So I got myself armed with Dora sheets and a Dora comforter.
But things went so well, the Dora gear is still hiding in the van, now I think I might return it.
Jackie loves her new bed. First nap – she went right down quite excited to be sleeping there. We will see what is to come – I know it will not all be perfect.
This is a picture of her sleeping her first nap in the bed – the rails are there because the bed is very high.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Party Time
We celebrated Jacqueline’s birthday today at the Southland Leisure Centre in the Kinder Room (A great space for any parent looking to host a 3-5 year old’s party).
I did not realize how few pictures we actually took of the event, but most of it is caught on video camera for when she is famous and I can send the footage into a talk show and embarrass her.
Cakes - made by me...
I did not realize how few pictures we actually took of the event, but most of it is caught on video camera for when she is famous and I can send the footage into a talk show and embarrass her.
Cakes - made by me...
Friday, March 12, 2010
Happy birthday to you....
How did this....
Become this....
In only 3 years?
Today she is 3! I feel old already – I have a 3 year old. When did this happen – how did 3 years fly by when there were days I swear someone changed time and space and they were 52 hours long instead of 24?
When did that little tiny baby become this amazing little girl?
I called her my baby girl the other day and she told me she was not a baby – she was a big girl.
If she is upset, her latest thing is telling me “no, I talking Daddy” – meaning she does not want to hear me say for the 20th time – no, you can’t have a candy, but instead she is talking to Daddy now – and of course expecting him to have a different answer when he is standing right beside me.
Jackie started paying attention to television (finally) just before Christmas – so right now we watch a lot of Dora, but she is very specific – there are episodes she loves and wants to watch over and over again, and there are ones she does not like at all.
Her favourite colour is purple, second to pink, and her clothes must match – I don’t mean that purple shirt looks great with those brown pants – no the pants and shirt must be the exact same shade of purple (where did she come from, what the hell am I going to do when she is 16 and this specific). Just so you know, socks must also match and panties if possible.
She is like her mother in the mornings – she needs time to wake up (I need a cup of coffee, thankfully we are a few years away from that still), but she does not like getting dressed first thing out of bed – let’s go and watch an episode of Dora first, have some breakfast, then we can thing about getting dressed. We have not put into place a new rule – you must be dressed before you can watch any Dora – you should see how fast she can move…
Jackie loves to help me in the kitchen, and I love the help, she is an excellent sous chef, operating my stand mixer when baking and helping cut out cookies, and great great putting cut vegetables into bowls.
She is a wonderful big sister, full of everything a big sister at the age of 3 should be – she is a bully to Anderson, wants every toy he picks up and wants all the positive attention to be directed her way and all the negative attention to be on him.
In all seriousness, she is amazing with Anderson, she loves him very much, always showing concern for him, I think she loves that he is getting to the age where they can play together – but as anyone who has had 2 children knows – it is a rite of passage, a test for all parents to endure the fighting and jockeying that happens with 2.
Happy Birthday little lady!
Become this....
In only 3 years?
Today she is 3! I feel old already – I have a 3 year old. When did this happen – how did 3 years fly by when there were days I swear someone changed time and space and they were 52 hours long instead of 24?
When did that little tiny baby become this amazing little girl?
I called her my baby girl the other day and she told me she was not a baby – she was a big girl.
If she is upset, her latest thing is telling me “no, I talking Daddy” – meaning she does not want to hear me say for the 20th time – no, you can’t have a candy, but instead she is talking to Daddy now – and of course expecting him to have a different answer when he is standing right beside me.
Jackie started paying attention to television (finally) just before Christmas – so right now we watch a lot of Dora, but she is very specific – there are episodes she loves and wants to watch over and over again, and there are ones she does not like at all.
Her favourite colour is purple, second to pink, and her clothes must match – I don’t mean that purple shirt looks great with those brown pants – no the pants and shirt must be the exact same shade of purple (where did she come from, what the hell am I going to do when she is 16 and this specific). Just so you know, socks must also match and panties if possible.
She is like her mother in the mornings – she needs time to wake up (I need a cup of coffee, thankfully we are a few years away from that still), but she does not like getting dressed first thing out of bed – let’s go and watch an episode of Dora first, have some breakfast, then we can thing about getting dressed. We have not put into place a new rule – you must be dressed before you can watch any Dora – you should see how fast she can move…
Jackie loves to help me in the kitchen, and I love the help, she is an excellent sous chef, operating my stand mixer when baking and helping cut out cookies, and great great putting cut vegetables into bowls.
She is a wonderful big sister, full of everything a big sister at the age of 3 should be – she is a bully to Anderson, wants every toy he picks up and wants all the positive attention to be directed her way and all the negative attention to be on him.
In all seriousness, she is amazing with Anderson, she loves him very much, always showing concern for him, I think she loves that he is getting to the age where they can play together – but as anyone who has had 2 children knows – it is a rite of passage, a test for all parents to endure the fighting and jockeying that happens with 2.
Happy Birthday little lady!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Honest, we're good parents -- part 2
I swear to you, the wine bottle is empty and has been rinsed. Again instead of taking it away, Adam says to me - Jenny, grab the camera - and he went for another swig, so we got the picture.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Sick
This little man has been sick way more than Jackie was at this age, it seems like we just get over something and he is back there with another fever.
Not that anything is really serious, but I hate to see him sick.
The only consolation is this is the only time he will sit still and snuggle with me - I drink up every second of it and secretly love it (the snuggles only).
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