Manic Monday!!!!

Wow...busy day! The wknd was great, relaxing, entertaining. Friday night was low key. Can't even remember what we did (how sad). Sat a.m. we saw Harry Potter (awesome), picked up E's bed, and grabbed a bite before getting groceries. We brought the mattress in the house and E jumped on it for at least 2 hours...so funny!! That evening DH & I watched Failure to Launch (he loved it). Sun we went to church, home for lunch, napped and went to Enfield to visit DH's aunt. What a nice time...and really great to see them. It's a shame we don't get together more often.

So, last night my darling daughter woke me up TWICE sooking and wanting milk. For the third cry, I sent DH in and he got her back to sleep. Since I was tired, I slept in and skipped Curves. DH came in with me so it was nice having help dressing E and getting her bkft. She's getting upset with me leaving her at daycare. Today they asked her to "help" in the kitchen. She quickly said yes but when she realized that meant mommy was leaving, she started to ball. Thank goodness Darlene had the magic cure...the lure of Timbits! As soon as she offered it, the tears dried up and E quickly said, "Bye mama." Hilarous!

Today was a very busy/productive day. I wrote spots for the boss and got that taken care of for him (he's back tomorrow). And with Aug 1 coming, all the spots we run till "the end of the month" needed to be extended or get new material. I just wrapped all that up now. We're also working ahead with the long wknd. I can't wait for 3 days off!! We've decided not to go away camping. Instead we're staying at the Whitty Family Campground...okay, the backyard. ;) We have our own crude fire pit, a BBQ, and DH's going to set up the pool (it's big enough for adults and kids, hot tub size). I hope it doesn't rain. If so, we'll just move indoors.

Well, guess I better get going. Hope you're somewhere dry.
~B

Get your 45 on so you can rock on!!

Man, it's gonna be a record breaking high today. So slap on that sunscreen and reapply often!!!!

So I was all excited yesterday about the sprinkler I got Emma. I was waiting for my tire to get repaired at CT...which was only gonna take a "minute." Anyway, during the hour and 20 minutes I was there, I found the sprinkler. Brought it home for E, told her I had a surprise. Well, she's scared of it! I took her hand and ran through twice. She got squirted in the face and started to cry. Man. How frustrating. I'm hoping she'll come around.

Really stoked about the wknd. Tomorrow a.m. we're seeing Harry Potter on IMAX. Then we'll pick up E's big girl bed at DH's Aunt's. I have to get groceries...might be a great idea since Superstore has AC. :) Sunday we're going out to Enfield to DH's other Aunt's for a visit. It's been ages since we've been out. Hopefully we'll get some swimming in since it's going to be so hot.

Other than that, today's our last day "playing" while the cat's away. We've had a slow week, even being down a body. Well, speaking of work, I better get at it. Have a great wknd!!
~B

Movie Night - Transformers

Awesome!! Action packed. Great story. Subtle love interest. And what a brilliant 2 1/2 hour commercial for GM. How smart are they???? Good ol' American cars depending good ol' America. Who would love it? And once it's out on DVD, it will be like pablem for kids to grow up and love GM. The original "Bumble Bee" was a VW Beetle. But VW didn't want to be associated with war...understandable. It was a great in for GM to get their top models all fired up with amazing custom paint jobs. They looked awesome. DH wondered if GM would take it further with a Transformer edition putting the emblem on the steering wheel. Genenis!

This movie is traditionally not my type. It was so cool seeing the vehicles transform and actually become characters. In one part of the movie, one of the Autobots was captured and I felt like crying seeing him suffer. Talk about suck you in. ;) Anyway go see it in theatres so you don't miss it on the big screen. It's definitely worth it.

~B

Let the Sunshine!!!!

Isn't this just awesome??!! Only thing better would be to be on vacation and truly enjoy it. At least we can enjoy it in the evening. Last night I drug the kiddy pool out of the garage for E. She played for a good hour, forgetting about supper (which was great since it was still in the oven). Then we threw her in the tub since the flies were "bugging" us. :) It was a quick one cause she realized she was hungry, but it was enough time to pull up a plate for her. DH worked late but came home in just enough time to visit with E and take her to bed. She protested but only complained for a minute after we put her down.

I'm really looking forward to tonight. I've had a craving for wings since last Wed so DH & I are going tonight and then going to see Transformers. I think it will be fun. I wish I had more time to go to movies. I'd love to see Hairspray too. And there are a few others. Really excited to see Harry Potter on IMAX this wknd. Work is taking us Saturday a.m. Afterwards, DH & I are going to pick up E's twin bed, aka her "big girl" bed. :) I'm so excited!!! It's not new but it's in great shape. I think we'll give it a paint job and new drawer handles. Should look sweet when we're finished. The end of July is fast approaching. I can't believe how quick the summer is flying by. I'm hoping to have E's room completed by the end of August.

I may have mentioned that I bought a matching comforter/sheet set. The base is pink with bright pink, aqua and light purple accent colours. We're going to do Aqua on the walls. Maybe Daddy can patch, sand, prime and paint while we're in CB. E & I are going down for the last week of Aug. I'd like to have her in her new room well in advance of the baby coming. That way she won't feel like I switched her out because of the baby and feel any resentment. Right now the room is dreadful looking!! I HATE the curtains. I'm going to make E simple ones in bright pink. And I have sheer light purple fabric to drape over the rod. I even found wooden letters (99 cents each) at Walmart that I'll paint the same colour as the bed (likely light pink, same as the bed). It's going to be a real cute butterfly/flower room.

Well, I better get going. Hope you have a great day! Enjoy that sun!!! It may not last for long.
~B

Full of Thanks & Praise

I'm sure it's obvious I'm a believer. I have faith. I have doubt too. We've been struggling for a while, but things are looking up, way up. DH is enjoying his job so much. He's doing great things, and they're being noticed and rewarded. When he came out late last night, he was so excited. We stayed up till midnight talking about it. He's been given extra duties and being relied on more. One of his co-workers who's in the know said, "Be patient. Good things are coming." I can't tell you how thankful I am to hear that. I think this job is just what DH needed. The money wasn't quite there but that's going to change. Everything is coming together...and it's not just with the job.

Little things are working out too. It might seem insignificant but it's all little signs to me. I've been wanting new beach towels. I didn't say anything to anyone about it. Everytime I'm in Superstore, I notice the bin and wish the price would come down. Last week, they came down to under $3 a piece. Then I wanted to get a little play stethoscope for E since I was trying to explain listening to the baby's heartbeat. She got a belated b-day gift Monday from her Grand Aunt, a doctor kit. I don't vocalize any of this, yet it's coming to me. You can't tell me it's all just coincidence. I don't believe that. Someone's listening and making things happen for us. And I'm so grateful. And I'm sure there's more in store. We just have to be patient and believe.

The irony is for months I've been encouraging DH to hang on. Things would get better. They have to. But deep down, I wasn't sure myself. Somehow I managed to go on fumes of faith, but I know it made a difference. Don't give up. It will come. Just believe. Like I said to you Mari. If we pray for patience, does God give us patience? Or does he give us situations where we have to practice patience? I think we were being tested on our faith. No matter what hardships we faced, as long as we kept the faith, it eventually would turn around. Not saying we're out of the clear. We still have to prepare E's new room, and the van needs expensive repairs, but they'll get done. Someway, somehow, it will work itself out. I just thank the Good Lord for what we have and what's to come.

~B

Weekend Update with B. Whitty

Friday night was so funny. E's wide awake and DH & I are nearly asleep on the couch. Couldn't wait till 8 o'clock rolled around for her bedtime. Oddly enough, the pair of us managed to stay up to 10:30. :) Saturday we both got up with E and had a pancake and sausage bkft. I ran out for groceries before lunchtime. Bought E an Elmo nylon chair for a treat...but she was already in bed by the time I got home. Made it easy for DH & I to pack for his work Pool Party. Once she got up, we loaded the van and headed out Liverpool way. We had a great time. Really delish food, fun crowd and the pool was a blast...even if it was raining. E had so much fun! That night, we drove back home in the rain, put E to bed and just vegged.

Yesterday DH got up with E and made Cream of Wheat for bkft...so delish when made with milk...my first time having it. (It's the little things. :) We went to church then to the duck pond passed the Dingle and fed the duckies (overfed really...we had a Sobey's bag FULL of bread). Went home and made pizza, homemade!!! E even helped with the toppings...so cute. :) After lunch, we napped. Then we made plans to go to the beach (Lake Bannook) with Shay, Mark and Deylin. So fun, plus super nice to see them after so long!!! It's been ages since we had a good visit. We went back to their place to bath the kids, finish our quick visit then off home to get E to bed. It was quarter to 10 before we got her in bed!!!!! I thought she'd fall asleep on the drive, no way. At least she woke up happy this a.m. Nana came back from her trip with presents from Aunt Lillian. E had a ball playing doctor. But she was really upset to see Nana go to work. And sad again to see me leave daycare. Hope she has a good day.

Nothing happening today. I have to run out to Bedford at lunch to see a bed DH's aunt has on hold for E. It's a mates bed (with the drawers I think), hardwood painted white. It think it'll be a great match for her room. And if that doesn't work, there's a brass daybed. I'd rather the white, but we'll see. Well, hope your wknd was fab, and that you've dryed out today. :) Take care,
~B

After thoughts...

...a few things I forgot to mention.

I broke down and cut it. E's bangs have been in her eyes for ages. It's too fine for a clip so I did a botch up job cutting them this a.m. Oh well, at least it grows back. Better luck next time.

Oh, and the big, BIG news. DH was offered a raise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's getting it at the 3 month mark (end of August). He's so proud, and so am I. He really deserves it. So glad he's valued at his work. Not many places give a sh!t about hard work, effort and loyalty. We're celebrating with steak & beer tonight...if he doesn't mind bbqing in the rain. :)

Was frigging around with gender predictors and the Chinese astrology thingy says I'm having a boy. However, when I checked E's conception date, it says I'm having a boy. Hmm...not so accurate. Or maybe this means I'm having another girl. Any guesses? I'm not sure at all.
~B

Thank the Good Lord and Baby Jesus that it's Friday!!!

I am more ready for this wknd than you know!!! Such a tiring week. SO SO SO appreciative of DH & MIL and how much help they give me. I had just 2 days being "single-ish" mom and it is tough...especially when you're pregnant (Shay, how did you do it for a whole month?? WITH 3 KIDS?????? And now on occassion???? Man, you are one strong lady!). :)

Yesterday we had a really nice evening. DH had to work late again and E was missing him. So we made a trip back in town, I got her McD's for supper (to her delight) and we stopped in for a visit at his work. We may have spent a half hour or so, but it was great for her. I was going to take her to the playground after but the weather wasn't that great, and I didn't relish the thought of being tired and chasing her around. Glad we went home b/c E was yawning on the way. Got her in the tub, then ready for bed. She wasn't ready to go at 8 but I put her in anyway. I knew she was tired and she was quiet within 5 minutes. :) I cleaned up the dishes and relaxed for the rest of the night. By Friday, the busy week catches up with me. I'm so lazy today and just want to go home...which I may end up doing.

Along with E's eye infection, she's having runny poops. Remember the 8 wipe poop from Wed? Well she had a runny one yesterday at daycare and one again this a.m. Plus, I remember MIL saying she had one Tue. Not sure what's wrong. She's eating/drinking fairly well and her behaviour is normal. One of the morning regulars at Curves is a pharmasist and said to rule out her meds. Linda at her daycare said there's a virus going around. If she has another runny one today, I'll have to go get her. Hopefully she won't this a.m. since the van's in for an oil change, air filter and tire repair. Well, guess I better mosey. We're supposed to be going to a pool party tomorrow. They said it rained for last year's but was still fun anyway. They set up tarps, etc., so we'll still go. Hope you have a great wknd...despite the rain.

TTFN!
~B

Heavily Medicated

So, went into see the Allergist. She's refering me to an ENT since I'm still having sneeze fits and my nose is running clear. However, I didn't leave the office without being prescribed more drugs. Lordy!!! Aside from the sinus rinse and Rhynocord at morning and bedtime, I have another natal spray to use as needed to clear up any runny nose. And she also suggested taking Reactin. It's hard enough for me to remember to take my prenatal vitamin. Not sure how I'll manage all this. Hopefully I'll get into an ENT soon and figure out the mystery.

I'm tired today. I finally sat down at 10 to 10 last night. DH worked OT and MIL is away so I did supper/bath/bed for E. Then finished folding/put away laundry. DH had a potluck today so I made S&S meatballs...actually, it's Cranberry meatballs. Really super simple sauce: 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce, 1 bottle bbq sauce. The time consuming part it mixing the ground beef/forming meatballs/frying them. I took some for lunch today...need to enjoy all my hard work. :) DH thinks he's working late again tonight. Not relishing another night without him but it's great $$! Actually, he's banking the hours, which comes in extremely handy for when the baby comes. He's not due for vacation till next June so these banked hours are a God send. The downside with the OT is that E misses Daddy. She asked for him several times. What a sin. I did call him at her bedtime and she got to talk to him for a minute. At least the wknd is fast approaching!!! We'll have funtime then.

Well, better get going. I have a hair appt at noon and want to eat lunch before I go. FINALLY, I'm getting my hair cut. 3 wks overdue!!!
~B

Best intentions.

Ever have one of those mornings when it's crutial you get out the door on time? That's us this week b/c MIL is on vacation and I have to fit dropping of DH into my to the minute drive to work. Well, let's just say it didn't go nearly as well as I hoped.

Started off leaving 5 minutes late for work. Got in the van and realized I forgot my lunch. Got to daycare and realized we forgot to give E her eye drops. DH went back home. Then I noticed E was poopy. Picked her up and didn't feel any "lumps." Made the mistake of trying to look in her pull up...got a finger full of poop. Didn't want to leave her like that so I took her to her change table...covered with garbage bins from the floor...thank goodness DH was there to move 'em. 8 wipes later, get her cleaned up...litterly from the top of her vagina to the top of the pull up in back. Poor doll. It was 20 after 7 by the time we were out of there...I'm usually at Curves by then. Dropped DH off at 7:30 and got to Curves 5 mins later. Fortunately the boss is on vakay and the guys are really cool. I was only 5 mins late for work in the end. But what a morning!!??

Not a whole lot going on today. Gonna make a few calls about that little issue I'm working on. DH & I had a big heart to heart on it last night. We just need to stay strong, stick together and work it out. Money such a trival thing to worry about. Especially where there are people sick, or in difficult relationships. DH & I are rich is so many ways. And it's not like I wish we were wealthy...just getting by a bit more comfortably. But we have a game plan and within the month, I think we'll make some progress.

Well, I must get going. Take care. TTFN!
~B

I'm finally here.

If you didn't figure it out, E has pink eye and is home today. You'd never know she was sick. She's in great spirits and having fun. I think she really liked the idea of staying home with Mama today. MIL didn't get home till nearly 1 so I had to shower and head in to work. E wasn't too happy I was leaving but MIL distracted her with a trip to the playground...a winner everytime.

Not much going on today. Feeling a little lost. Funny how life is so awesome in every aspect except one. And that one can drag you down incredibly. There isn't a clear answer to make things better, either that or the options available will totally turn everything topsy-turvy. Anyway, I just need to sit down and figure it out with the mister. Anyway, the situation is making me feel down...which is pretty sad since it's such a beautiful day out. Guess I need to spend more time appreciating what I do have in life and not what I don't.
~B

One healthy kid...one sickie.

DH & I went in for an ultrasound today. Baby looks great! S/he is 4 ounces short of a pound. :) It was so neat to see his/her face, arms, wiggling leg, etc. And I even more excited that I have to go back in 2 weeks for another!! I know it sounds bad but everything's okay. They couldn't get a good shot of his/her heart so they want me to come back. I'm thrilled to get to see the baby again. Anyway, while I was gone, I got a phone call from daycare. They think E has pink eye. I feel really bad #1 for not being there for the call, and #2 not picking up on it at home. I should've known. She was all sookie yesterday. And one of the days (forget which) she said her eyes hurt. Poor baba. My MIL is on vacation (thank goodness) and was able to pick her up. She has a Dr. appt. this afternoon so I was able to piggyback E in for an appt. right after. If she has pink eye, she'll have to stay home tomorrow a.m. MIL has appts. tomorrow so I'll have to stay home in the morning but she can watch her in the afternoon.

Onto the wknd...very fun, and busy. MIL took E & I out to supper Friday night...nice treat. Sat we all went out for a picnic at the Dingle. So nice to get out, esp. to watch E play. :) We went home for E's nap. In the afternoon DH & I went to see the tall ships and had a nice supper out. Sun, we went to church and into Bayers Lake to run errands. We got a little stool for E to help her get into her car seat. Takes a load off me lifting. MIL made a nice supper...creamed chicken on toast. Good ol' comfort food. :) That evening, we started moving stuff out of the computer room. DH re-arranged MIL's room to put her computer in there. We still have to straighten out her closet but I think it will give her more room in the end. Tonight I imagine we'll move our computer in our room. Then I have to figure out where to put my stamping/scrapping stuff (yikes!!).

Well, I best run off. Take care. Hope y'all had a great wknd. LOVE THIS WEATHER!!!
~B

Raise the Roof...it's Friday!!!!

How excited am I to enjoy this wknd...without any plans!!?? Well, no road trips at least. Tonight DH is going out with a guy from work who's leaving for Calgary in a few weeks. While he's out, E, MIL & I are having a movie night...E's choice. I'll make popcorn...should be fun. :) I was hoping to get together with Shay & fam Sat but not sure...haven't heard back. Then today I got 2 passes for Tall Ships for DH & I. Sat would be the ideal time to go so we'll see what happens. Since the weather will be nice, I'd like to do something outdoors with E. MIL has talked about doing a picnic for weeks. This would be the right time to do it! Maybe tomorrow a.m. I'll get groceries early and we'll pack a nice lunch for Point Pleasant...including peanuts for the squirrels.

Well, not much else exciting going on today. My work load is very light but we're doing a course through work and I have "homework" to do. The boss is away for the next 2 weeks so one of the guys and I will have a few extra duties...nothing complicated. I find I'm really mindful of time I miss at work for appointments. I don't have to make up the time, but feel like I'm being watched. With time off for E's appts. and now mine (which have increased a lot b/c of the pregancy), I feel it's even harder. It's not like I go to the appt and then shop for an hour. I come back promptly, but with travel and waiting times. Anyway, I have 2 appts. next week and feel really relaxed that I won't have someone to answer to. The guys are really laid back and could care less. It's a nice break for me.

I guess I better boogy. Hope y'all have an AWESOME wknd!
~B

There's nothing sexy about Drizzle!

Mist, yeah, sort of. Rain, truly romantic. But drizzle fizzles.

Hard to be upbeat and energetic when the sun's not shining. I'm feeling really tired today, but it's half tired/half lazy. Nothing exciting to report. We had visitors yesterday...but we weren't at home. :( Jeannine and Adam, DH's cousins and I think Shay & fam?? Which I found weird b/c Shay knows we all work. Although yesterday's blog may have thrown them off. Jeff did get the afternoon off but it was around 2...so he dilly-dallied in town waiting for me to be off at 4:30 (since MIL had an appt. after work). Sorry we missed you!!! Would have been nice to see J, Shay & gang and meet A.

So, after my appt. with the nurse yesterday and the extensive conversation about nutrition, today I'm eating by the Canada's Food Guide. Man, when you hear about those high protein diets, you never realize how overboard they are!!! By CFG, women 31-50 should have only 2 servings of protein a day...and a serving is just 2 1/2 ounces!!!!! When I was on SFL, I had 4 oz/meal! The complete run down is online (something like healthcanada.com/foodguide). Basically, for my age group and sex, I get 7 veg & fruit, 6 grains, 2 dairy and 2 meat. And since I'm preggers, I get 3 more items of my choosing. It seems like not a lot of food, but I'm sure I'm overeating. Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes.

Well, I better shove off. Have a good one...and try to stay cheery in spite of the weather. :)
~B

Hmmm...it's working again. Weird!

Had my 2nd OBGYN appt. today and am happy to report the baby's still in there. :) I asked the nurse about movement and she said it's common not to feel anything till at least 20 wks (I'm 19 wks, 2 days). I think I did feel a kick last night as I was laying on my belly...but can't be 100% sure. :) Anyway, all is well with baby. My weight is up...14 pounds since the start. My ceiling should be 15 so she gave me Canada's Food Guide and is refering me to a Dietician (with my permission). I really don't want to put on a lot of weight with this baby. I think the passed few months I've been too slack and now I'm anxious to keep better track of what I'm doing. I'm trying to find a food diary online that follows the CFG so I can journal what I'm eating. No luck yet but I may just make one with a spreadsheet.

This afternoon I have to take E to a followup appt. with the ENT. Afterwards, I'm picking up DH who's taking the afternoon off...nice! He's going to bring E into his work then maybe out to play/for a snack and then pick me up after work. He's going to bring her in early to make the rounds at my work. They ask about E a lot and wonder when I'm bringing her in again. Kind of hard to do when you're actually working. :) Well, I better go. Gotta leave for the appt. in 15 mins and I have to pee...AGAIN!!!! I think I've made at least 3 trips since I've been here (since 9:30). This kid must be resting right on my bladder. hehehe

TTFN!
~B

Title: Chocolate Cake

Yes, something very deep to talk about. :) I can't help myself. One of the gals at work got Chocolate Cake for her b-day. Yummy!!!! I love chocolate cake. And chocolate icing is the only icing I care for...besides real cream cheese icing. So delish!!!! Food seems to be at the forefront for me these days. Yesterday I realized I didn't have enough snacks to get me through the day. I picked up pudding and granola bars to cover me for the day. Last night I made banana muffins and spider cookies (aka macaroons). Oh, interesting thing about the spider cookies. I had no butter so I used PB instead. SO GOOD!!! Try it! So, I'm well equipt but with the b-day comes a b-day lunch so I'm going. Dinner out sounds better than the hotdogs I brought. :)

And the cooking continues tonight. I'm going to make lasagna but we'll have to eat it tomorrow night...just takes too long to make. MIL may make meatloaf, or maybe hamburgers, with the rest of the meat. I'm up for either. I find it a delicate balance. I know I'm pregnant but I don't want to go overboard with the weight gain. I put a ceiling on what I'd like to gain and I'm 7 pounds away from it. I figure I'm half way through so that's probably do-able. We ate a lot of fast food in our travels. Not good, but it made me so sick of it, I could care less if I saw another french fry. I've also decided to do the 6 week solution on my own in January. If I plan well, cooking meals on the wknd while DH & MIL are home, I should do well. Plus, I'm going to keep my Curves membership and commit to going everyday when DH & MIL get home from work.

Well, lunch is coming soon...and I have to go to the pottie for the millionth time so I better go. TTFN!
~B

Title: Freaking Out!
(for some reason my title bar isn't working)

About 3 or 4 weeks ago, I ran into a guy I used to work with. He has his own business now and asked if I do any freelance work. I told him sure. Well he called today and wants me to help him write a proposal. YIKES!!! I haven't written one before so I'm freaking out! I don't want to screw it up. Basically, it's similar to our "Fullwell" system or T3P we use at work...which is done by the Sales reps. So I know what they're about and think I could write one. Just afraid it'll be over my head. Anyway, I'm hoping it comes together. Certainly we could use the money. I just need to stop stressing over it and feel more confident. Easier said than done.

The wknd was awesome. I am tired as hell from the long drive but it was worth it. Jason & Ray went all out with the party. There was tons of great food, drink and things to do. I only wish I got to enjoy more of it! I wasn't feeling well and was in bed most of the evening. But DH & E had a great time. E stayed up WAY passed her bedtime but slept in and woke up pleasant Sunday a.m. We also had really great visits with my aunt Brenda (and Uncle Richard, cousins Ashley & Allison). Oh, and their dogs too. E had great fun getting them to chase her around the living room. :) The drive home was great too. E & I watched 2 1/2 movies. No complaints from her at all. But it was nice to finally arrive home. I think we'll lay low this wknd. I've had enough travelling for now.

~B

Get me out of here!

Man we're bizz-ay at work! We're down one body and all the reps are piling on the work. Funny how that happens. And of course I'm SO not interested in working. Well, that's not completely accurate. Most of the re-dos I have are from people who are thorns...so I'm not motivated to work at all. Anyway, ya gotta do what you gotta do.

I'm 90% packed for our trip...probaby more like 95%. DH is 0%. :) Typical. But he can throw 3 things in a bag and be done in a sec. Me, I have the 5 second pack job for myself...then the half hour job for E. 2 days, I know, but you have to prepare. 3 short outfits, 3 pant outfits, 2 pairs of jammies, swimsuit, little swimmers, socks, sound machine, and all the essental meds (just in case). And of course I need to make a diaper run to Costco. I'll drop in on the way out of town. But all the work is so worth it! I can't wait to see Jason and have some fun. Hope he's got lots of marshmellow/smore stuff. Lord knows this preggo can't resist! :)

Hope y'all have a great wknd!
~B

No girly going thump in the night.

Night number 2 and E decided to take the bed again...and she didn't fall out. This will cover us for a while but she's way to long for it to last. I have a query into DH's Aunt for a twin bed (she owns a buy & sell shop). Hopefully she'll have something. I've been too busy to shop around online but may get a chance today since I'm caught up. I also have to make a few appointments. My sinus is STILL bothering me so back to the allergist. Maybe a different antibiotic will work...hopefully! I'm so frustrated. I should get a haircut soon but it'll have to wait till payday. Oh, and sometime today I have to pick up parts so DH can fix MIL's brakes. Busy, busy.

I'm really, REALLY looking forward to the wknd. Our buddy Jason in NB is having a tent out with a bunch of his friends. We're making the 5 hour trip up...which I'm not dreading as much because of the portable DVD which E LOVES!! We're fortunate enough to get a spot indoors since E's coming with us. I'm making pancakes to return the favour. When we were coming back from CB, I encouraged E on the ride by asking if she wanted to see Nana...so she wouldn't be sad/mad to be leaving Granny, Poppy and her beloved MJ. She replied, "Yeah, and Jason." I laughed and told her we were going to see Jason next week. Great timing. Anyway, I must get going. TTFN! Have a happy Thursday.

~B

My baby girl, not such a baby anymore!

Yesterday was E's first day in the Toddler room. My how the time flies!! I swear, she was just in the infant room. She's growing up too fast! Last night we tried her in a toddler bed. E's been having trouble sleeping in her room, saying she's scared of monsters. I narrowed it down to the tiny red lights on her stereo and sound machine. But she also seemed unsure about her crib. So I dragged in the frame from the garage, laid it beside the crib and let her choose. She chose the bed. She only fell out once (slid out I think). DH put my body pillow along side on the floor to help cushion any further falls. In the a.m., she was completely horizonal. :) So funny, so cute!

DH & I have run out of extra money so we're putting the rest of our household projects on hold, with the exception of E's room. We have no choice but to complete it so it'll get done. I already have the bedding. We'll use some furniture around the house (dresser/book shelf). The only major purchase is a twin bed and paint. I'll likely get enough to do the main bath as well (since we're going with the same colour). I may pick up some stick ons too, if I can find butterfly/flower ones close to the comforter set I bought. Then I'm shipping all her toys in there to declutter the living room...at least till the baby comes. Then we're back into swings, bouncy chairs and the like. :)

Well I better get crackin'. TTFN!
~B

Gee but it's great to be back home!

Man, is it ever! E & I had an awesome trip in CB but it's so great being home in my own bed, in my own surroundings. E was very, VERY well behaved. Her and MJ (my nephew) got along swimmingly. It was like they were brother and sister. And it was so great bonding with my SIL Andrea. We spent every day together with the kids (and one night without). I also got nice visits in with family: Aunt Goldie (home from ON), Aunt Brenda and cousin Ashley (NB) and all the regulars down home.

The Hussey clan went out for a birthday dinner for Grampy Jack, celebrating his 89th birthday this year. There were 18 of us in all. The youngest being 2 months...little William...who will be my newest Godchild!!! So excited to have a god-son (along with my 2 darling god-daughters). Hmm...besides daily trips to the playground, A & I took E & MJ swimming (indoor pool), for ice cream (a few times), to their playgroup (lots of fun) and Canada Day Celebrations on the Boardwalk. Mom, A & I also went out for dinner and a movie (my treat for their birthdays). We had yummy Chinese at Huang's and saw Evan Almighty (very funny!). I got in all my favs...Tasty Treat cone (choc dip w/nuts), donair (from Nico's, my new fav spot), pizza turnover (Italian Village), and Joany's pizza...SOOO good!

We got back home very late Sunday night. Monday we were lazy but did manage to go out to the duck pond (on the way to Yorke Re-doubt). Then went to the Dingle (so amazing!!!). E had a ton of fun playing in the playground. It was hard to persuade her away for lunch...but the lure of French fries helped. :) We ate at Westcliff (corner of Bayers Road & Oxford). It's a little inconspicious dinner but it's amazing. Burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings...real healthy stuff. :) But the winning menu item is the milkshake!! Best ever, and a real bargain! Actually, all the prices are great and the folks who run the place are really sweet. After lunch, we went home for naps and caught up on house work.

Well, better get back at it. TTFN!
~B