"When I'm a Dad I'm going to drink beer at a St. Patrick's day party."
Little does he know that Dad hasn't attended any good St. Patrick's day parties since a certain someone was born.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Very Hungry 5-Year Old
The little guy came home from daycare today and immediately started rooting around the kitchen for food. He ate one yogurt, two pieces of raisin bread and three cherry tomatoes but he was still hungry (just like the Very Hungry Caterpillar).
I didn't want him to spoil his dinner, so I tried to distract him by playing some games. The game very quickly ended up back in the kitchen where he proceeded to wolf down a banana and a plum. I tried once again to distract him by dancing him around the kitchen, but the phone rang. By the time I returned to the kitchen he was polishing off a piece of bread smothered an inch thick with peanut butter. But he was still hungry.
Luckily that's when the pizza delivery man arrived.
Yet he still only weighs 40 lbs. Where does it all go?
I didn't want him to spoil his dinner, so I tried to distract him by playing some games. The game very quickly ended up back in the kitchen where he proceeded to wolf down a banana and a plum. I tried once again to distract him by dancing him around the kitchen, but the phone rang. By the time I returned to the kitchen he was polishing off a piece of bread smothered an inch thick with peanut butter. But he was still hungry.
Luckily that's when the pizza delivery man arrived.
Yet he still only weighs 40 lbs. Where does it all go?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Little Mr. Sticky Fingers
Last night, I brought home a giant homemade chocolate chip cookie from my friend's house. I thought about that cookie all day. I was going to heat it for 10 seconds in the microwave and then eat it with a fork. I even contemplated buying a small container of vanilla ice-cream to compliment the gooey chocolate. Mmmm....cookie.
Unfortunatley the little guy found the cookie and gobbled it down. This was despite my careful efforts to put it in a spot I thought was out of reach of his small hands. There was a little pile of crumbs on the counter that marked the spot where the crime took place.
I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I am! And it doesn't help that hubby and the little guy laughed about it.
Grrrr....
Unfortunatley the little guy found the cookie and gobbled it down. This was despite my careful efforts to put it in a spot I thought was out of reach of his small hands. There was a little pile of crumbs on the counter that marked the spot where the crime took place.
I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I am! And it doesn't help that hubby and the little guy laughed about it.
Grrrr....
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Yes, I'm still alive
I bet you thought I had given up on my blog. I'd like to reassure you that I haven't. It has just been a rough couple of months. Forgive me for not elaborating but it's deeply personal.
The last couple of months haven't been all bad, though. We had a wonderful visit from Amma at Christmas followed by a family holiday in Seattle and Whistler. While in Whistler I did something I never thought I'd be brave enough to do -- I went ziplining. Over treetops, jagged rocks and an icy creek. My god it was fun! And terrifying. The little guy was in ski lessons while I was out hanging from that very thin line. When he heard what I had done he said, "Mom, can I go ziplocking too?" Too cute.
The ski lessons in Whistler have paid off in a big way. The little guy has become an amazing skier and totally fearless. He likes to say, "Mom, I have skills now." And he really does! On Sundays he takes ski lessons. Since returning from Whistler they've bumped him up multiple levels because he's heads and tails above the other kids. As a result he is feeling really good about himself and his abilities. Hubby is thrilled, of course. Skiing is his favourite thing to do in the world and now he has someone to share his passion with. I like skiing too but I'm far to timid to be a good ski companion.
In other news, the little guy has his first loose tooth. It is now dangling by a thread and he likes to jiggle it with his finger. This totally creeps me out. Makes me shiver just thinking about it. It won't be long until the tooth fairy makes her first appearance in our home. Frankly, I can't wait!
Speaking of our home, we are converting from baseboard electric to gas on Wednesday. The gas line has been installed, holes drilled etc... The switch is going to cost us a fortune, but will pay for itself very quickly. The cost of heating this place is out of this world!!! Plus, we are contemplating selling this place in the next year or two so it's a good investment. Just to give you an idea of how complicated it was to bring gas into the condo -- the line had to be run through our neighbour's basement, through another neighbour's storage room, through the sprinkler room, across the parking garage, and up though the ceiling of the garage to our balcony. Yah, it's going to cost us a fortune. Thank goodness March is a three pay month because our trip to Whistler is also going to be on this month's bill. Gulp. And did I mention that we may be buying a new car this month too....
That's it for now. I have lots more to share for another day. Don't worry -- you won't have to wait two months for my next update. I promise!
The last couple of months haven't been all bad, though. We had a wonderful visit from Amma at Christmas followed by a family holiday in Seattle and Whistler. While in Whistler I did something I never thought I'd be brave enough to do -- I went ziplining. Over treetops, jagged rocks and an icy creek. My god it was fun! And terrifying. The little guy was in ski lessons while I was out hanging from that very thin line. When he heard what I had done he said, "Mom, can I go ziplocking too?" Too cute.
The ski lessons in Whistler have paid off in a big way. The little guy has become an amazing skier and totally fearless. He likes to say, "Mom, I have skills now." And he really does! On Sundays he takes ski lessons. Since returning from Whistler they've bumped him up multiple levels because he's heads and tails above the other kids. As a result he is feeling really good about himself and his abilities. Hubby is thrilled, of course. Skiing is his favourite thing to do in the world and now he has someone to share his passion with. I like skiing too but I'm far to timid to be a good ski companion.
In other news, the little guy has his first loose tooth. It is now dangling by a thread and he likes to jiggle it with his finger. This totally creeps me out. Makes me shiver just thinking about it. It won't be long until the tooth fairy makes her first appearance in our home. Frankly, I can't wait!
Speaking of our home, we are converting from baseboard electric to gas on Wednesday. The gas line has been installed, holes drilled etc... The switch is going to cost us a fortune, but will pay for itself very quickly. The cost of heating this place is out of this world!!! Plus, we are contemplating selling this place in the next year or two so it's a good investment. Just to give you an idea of how complicated it was to bring gas into the condo -- the line had to be run through our neighbour's basement, through another neighbour's storage room, through the sprinkler room, across the parking garage, and up though the ceiling of the garage to our balcony. Yah, it's going to cost us a fortune. Thank goodness March is a three pay month because our trip to Whistler is also going to be on this month's bill. Gulp. And did I mention that we may be buying a new car this month too....
That's it for now. I have lots more to share for another day. Don't worry -- you won't have to wait two months for my next update. I promise!
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