Monday, November 16, 2009
Boys are so Different than Girls
Everyone warned me, and I was prepared for more running around the house, more crashing of toys, but really - this. Oh yes - he loves it - we have a hard time loading and unloading the dishwasher due to him wanting to get involved all the time
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Party Time!
Anderson needed help with the gift opening, Jackie of course was more than willing to help out, but he needed no help in eating his cake.
We had a nice family and close friends small party for him – thanks to everyone who attended and for the wonderful gifts.
We had a nice family and close friends small party for him – thanks to everyone who attended and for the wonderful gifts.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Dancing Naked
OKay he is so going to KILL me when he is older and knows what I have posted. But I thought it was cute.
Besides, I think everyone shoulod dance naked once and a while - but please do not post pictures if you are not a baby.
Besides, I think everyone shoulod dance naked once and a while - but please do not post pictures if you are not a baby.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Happy Birthday Anderson
Happy Birthday to my little man!
Today Anderson turns one – I know it is so clichéd to say it, but WOW – where has the year gone? I can’t believe he is no longer an infant but a toddler now – and a busy one at that.
For Jackie's first birthday she got her princess pink chair - so we thought it was only fair that Anderson would get his own for his birthday. Today we gave him his Elmo chair and he loves it.
A few pictures with Mommy this morning on my way out the door to work.
So far Anderson has 6 teeth.
He is crawling like a professional (busy keeping up with Jackie).
He eats like a horse.
He loves to play with Jackie and terrorize the dog.
Today Anderson turns one – I know it is so clichéd to say it, but WOW – where has the year gone? I can’t believe he is no longer an infant but a toddler now – and a busy one at that.
For Jackie's first birthday she got her princess pink chair - so we thought it was only fair that Anderson would get his own for his birthday. Today we gave him his Elmo chair and he loves it.
A few pictures with Mommy this morning on my way out the door to work.
So far Anderson has 6 teeth.He is crawling like a professional (busy keeping up with Jackie).
He eats like a horse.
He loves to play with Jackie and terrorize the dog.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Back to Work
Today I started back to work full-time. I have to admit I am happy to be back, I missed the people, the variety that comes from work and being able to enjoy a cup of coffee at my desk and not have to worry about someone’s little fingers getting a hold of it and pulling it on their head.
Anderson has joined Jackie at Anna’s full time and is doing quite well (we have done some lead up days prior to today).
Anderson has joined Jackie at Anna’s full time and is doing quite well (we have done some lead up days prior to today).
Sunday, November 1, 2009
To Swine, or not to Swine?
I have gone back and forth so many times about what to do with regards to the H1N1 vaccine. It seems like everywhere you turn there is someone saying something negative for every positive thing I hear. But we have decided to get it. Here is why:
1. We have small children – under the age of 5.
2. Although they are not sick and most likely would have no problem dealing with a bought of H1N1 if they got it – we have no idea what is going to happen tomorrow – one of them could get seriously sick and then they are even more at risk of not just getting the flu but much worse.
3. Could I live with myself if I choose not to get it and heaven forbid one of them got it and died?
4. When you look closely at the numbers there is a much, much higher chance of them getting H1N1 than them having an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself.
So, not that our mind was made up – we still had to figure out how to get it. Friday afternoon I stated calling friends and seeing who wanted it, who would be willing to stand in line with me while our husbands stayed at home with the kids and then came when we made a phone call at the front of the line.
I had 3 friends in: Meg was amazing, I picked her up at 6:15 – and we hit the LONG line at 6:30 (we were guessing 600 – 700 people ahead of us already) – she headed off right away to the very near by Tim Horton’s for coffee (waiting over 1 hour in line there), Lisa joined us very soon, dropped off a chair and then searched for parking – parking was horrific at this point, so she headed home to have her hubby drive her back and drop her off.
Janice – a Mom friend of mine who is single with a little girl the same age as Jackie – I called all day with updates, and she kept offering to bring us coffee or whatever we needed – but that would mean another bathroom visit – the first for me almost ended in a phone call for more pants…. (so bad I had to beg to cut the line – yeah – 1000+ people, no port-a-potties – Shell and Timmy’s were lined up forever), anyway – I called Janice in the same time I called Adam in with the kids – there is no way a 2 year old could handle even 1 hour in line.
Then we met a super nice guy right in front of us in line – Chris.
So Meg, Lisa, Chris and I hung out in line – arriving at 6:30am – getting our needle at 2:45pm.
We made the make by 45 minutes – they closed at 3:30 – and we found out later – they are closed for at least a week since they have run out of vaccines.
Overall, I could think of a million other / better ways to spend a Saturday – but I had 2 girlfriends with me – we chatted all day, had no kids with us, and mission accomplished – we were lucky though, if we had shown up 15 minutes later I don’t think we would have gotten in – you should have seen how many people were in line 15 minutes after we arrived.
This is a photo of the line - taken at approximately 12pm.
Myself, Lisa and Meg
1. We have small children – under the age of 5.
2. Although they are not sick and most likely would have no problem dealing with a bought of H1N1 if they got it – we have no idea what is going to happen tomorrow – one of them could get seriously sick and then they are even more at risk of not just getting the flu but much worse.
3. Could I live with myself if I choose not to get it and heaven forbid one of them got it and died?
4. When you look closely at the numbers there is a much, much higher chance of them getting H1N1 than them having an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself.
So, not that our mind was made up – we still had to figure out how to get it. Friday afternoon I stated calling friends and seeing who wanted it, who would be willing to stand in line with me while our husbands stayed at home with the kids and then came when we made a phone call at the front of the line.
I had 3 friends in: Meg was amazing, I picked her up at 6:15 – and we hit the LONG line at 6:30 (we were guessing 600 – 700 people ahead of us already) – she headed off right away to the very near by Tim Horton’s for coffee (waiting over 1 hour in line there), Lisa joined us very soon, dropped off a chair and then searched for parking – parking was horrific at this point, so she headed home to have her hubby drive her back and drop her off.
Janice – a Mom friend of mine who is single with a little girl the same age as Jackie – I called all day with updates, and she kept offering to bring us coffee or whatever we needed – but that would mean another bathroom visit – the first for me almost ended in a phone call for more pants…. (so bad I had to beg to cut the line – yeah – 1000+ people, no port-a-potties – Shell and Timmy’s were lined up forever), anyway – I called Janice in the same time I called Adam in with the kids – there is no way a 2 year old could handle even 1 hour in line.
Then we met a super nice guy right in front of us in line – Chris.
So Meg, Lisa, Chris and I hung out in line – arriving at 6:30am – getting our needle at 2:45pm.
We made the make by 45 minutes – they closed at 3:30 – and we found out later – they are closed for at least a week since they have run out of vaccines.
Overall, I could think of a million other / better ways to spend a Saturday – but I had 2 girlfriends with me – we chatted all day, had no kids with us, and mission accomplished – we were lucky though, if we had shown up 15 minutes later I don’t think we would have gotten in – you should have seen how many people were in line 15 minutes after we arrived.
This is a photo of the line - taken at approximately 12pm.
Myself, Lisa and Meg
Get More Candy....
Halloween 2009 was a success!
Grandma Hill came in to see the kids and ended up being a great help. Our friends Meg, Raffi and son Anthony came over to trick or treat together.
Anderson was a Monkey - had a great time in the wagon "eating" chocolate bars still in wrappers.
Jackie was a purple witch for inside events, but outside was too cold and she still fit her pink puppy costume from last year.
The whole night, she would leave a house and say "get more candy" - yeah - she got that concept down pat - I think she would have been fine to continue on for at least another 45 minutes.
Here are a few photos from the evening:
Getting ready:
Anthony and Jackie - Anthony is superman - but this is Alberta so winter jackets are a must.
My Monkey and My Puppy:
Adam, Meg, Jackie and Anthony
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