Family Fun

Tuesday the kids and I headed to Canada's Wonderland to meet Nana, Grampa, Jody, Pam and her kids for a day of fun. The weather was great, the lines were long but we all had a great time. I wasn't too sure what Jack was going to think or if he would even go on any of the rides but he again surprised me and did. I think the highlight of his day was playing at the water park. His least favorite? I think that would have to be his ride on the Ghoster Coaster. I dunno. What do you think? I can't wait to take him back next year.

A Day Out With Thomas

This past weekend we packed up the van and headed to Ottawa to go to A Day Out With Thomas event at the Ottawa Central Railway. Jack and I attended the event with Laura and Nicholas. Although he had a good time, I think I was more excited than Jack was. Jack enjoyed himself until it was time to pose for a picture with Sir Topham Hat.

He claims (and still does when looking at pictures) that he is afraid of him. lol I find that quite amusing. He hasn't given me any excuse yet why the scenario was the same when posing with Thomas. I'm blaming that on 1) waking up at 5:50am (thanks Oliver) 2) it was hot 3) it was past lunch time and we still hadn't had anything to eat 4) it really is typical Jack behaviour.

While in Ottawa, we stayed at Shawn's Aunt Tootsie's house. It was a nice visit. It was the first time she met Oliver. Jack also surprised me by not being shy with her as it's been awhile since he has seen her. We were also lucky enough to have a little visit with cousins Tiffany, Chris and Jax who were also visiting from Kingston.

To my surprise, the kids were really good for both the car trip there and back. We even managed to make it home without having to make any stops along the way. We made it home in record time. It made me really thankful my kids are used the the long car trips from going home to Midland all the time.

It was a fun and succesful weekend and I'm glad we made the trip.

Rain, Rain Go Away

Seriously, does it need to rain every single day? I don't remember ever getting as much rain as we have this summer. The weather has been insane. It was sunny and warm earlier today. Lunch time rolls around and a big, dark cloud decides to end it. There is thunder rumbling in the distance and the air as cooled. Now all we can do is sit around and wait for the rain to come. It has rained so much I've had to take Jack out to play in the rain just so he is able to get outside to some fresh air and run/jump around and burn off some energy.
Of course we could be at the other end of the spectrum like they are in Alberta and be experiencing a drought. Isn't Mother Nature able to balance herself out? I don't mind sharing some of our rain with our neighbors. Please give us a chance to go outside and enjoy some of the summer. A weekend even would be greatly appreciated.

Baby Gear

Now that Oliver is crawling and pulls to stand, he isn't very interested in his baby activities anymore such as the Jumperoo and exersaucer. It's nice finally being able to get rid of these things. They are just so big and take up so much room. Not like the space they were taking up won't be replaced with other toys but at least they will be toys that will hopefully get played with. It's been hard for me to decide if I want to keep all of his baby things that he outgrows, you know just in case or just get rid of it. I kind of enjoy just having my two kids and a family of four is a good, manageable size. Some days though, I think to myself that maybe, just maybe I want to have another baby in a couple of years. But do I? I hate to think that Oliver is going to be my last pregnancy and baby. I'm not even 30, do I want to be done having kids already? I think this is just one thing we are going to have to play by ear and just wait it out and see. It was much easier after having Jack because I knew I never wanted to just have one. I guess I will just have to wait and see what the big man upstairs has in store for me. Until then, I'm at least getting rid of the big large items that should be easily replaced.

Time. Where does it go?

Not much going on over here at our place although I can hardly believe that it is already Thursday evening. Where has the week gone? Jack played his lat game of Blastball this week. You could easily tell he'd been only 3 of the 6 weeks. He didn't even play. He claimed he was "too scared". What he was afraid of, I'm still not sure. I'm guessing the fact that there was other people there. That boy is not a fan of the people. I'm afraid to admit that he has inherited the "I don't mesh well with people I don't know" gene from me. He does not do well in new and unfamiliar situations. Neither do I. It's going to be really interesting when it's time to return to work and he has to go back to daycare. I'm hoping it will make it easier for him with Oliver there. Ugh, speaking of work, only 3 more months until it's time to go back. You think having a year off is a long time, but man it goes by so quickly. Blink. I have my baby. Blink. He can roll. Blink he can sit. Blink. He crawls. Although it's nice being home with the kids, it's also going to be nice getting back to work and being around other adults and having some non-kid related conversations. I'm still not sure how women stay at home every day with their children. I couldn't do it. I'm looking forward to going back to work. Where I'm going to work is a whole different story. I guess I should get working on that because before I know it, it's going to be time to return.

Tears Are A Language That God Understands

My grandmother passed away peacefully Monday with my family by her side at the Huronia District Hospital in Midland. She was 81. I'm so glad I was able to be with her the last few days of her life. They say hearing is the last of the senses that someone dying loses. Although she was not able to see or speak, it's comforting to know that I was able to hold her hand and tell her how much I love her. She will always remain a very special person to me. I also take comfort in knowing she got to meet Oliver, who I named after her husband, my grandfather. It was important for me to honour her in someway when he was born.
I love you Grandma, and it makes me happy to know that you are up in Heaven with Grandpa. May you both rest in peace. xo

My Home and Native Land

Happy 141st Birthday Canada!