Well I think I had to do the hardest thing yet to date today. I went and registered Jack for school. I put on my brave face and walked with the kids to the school and dropped off his registration form. It may seem like a small, simple task but it was hard. I have to try really hard not to let Jack see how much it's killing me that he'll be going. I don't want him to think it's a bad place. I want him to be excited about school so I have to pretend to be excited about it too, and I am, really. Of course I'm excited for him to start school and make his own friends and help satisfy his thirst for knowledge. But I'm sad about it too and that's okay.
I remember my doctor confirming with me that Jack would be starting school in September. He then proceeded to say that it's a good thing he was born early in the year because that will make him an older kid in his class and that is good for boys. When I turned to him and said "so I guess Oliver is shit out of luck being born in November and all", he kind of half smiled but didn't really say anything. I think he knew he put his foot in his mouth. I thought it was funny.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Quick Update
It's been a while since my last post. I just haven't really felt the motivation to sit down and write about anything. To be quite honest, I still don't really have to write about. Not much is going on over here. It's time for me to go to our local public school and register Jack for school. Maybe I'm finding this a little bit harder than I thought. Part of me is excited for him to start school. Meeting new friends, learning new things, developing his own identity. Another part of me is sad. I'm sad to say goodbye to my little boy. Not being there for him if he's feeling scared or lonely, not being able to help him tie his pants or zip his coat if it gets stuck. It's really going to be hard to let go.
Shawn is excited that Jack will be attending the same elementary school he did. I threw around the idea of putting Jack into french immersion next year when he starts S/K but Shawn completely squashed that idea. Shawn has these preconceived ideas on "what type of people those people are". I kindly reminded him that I went to a french immersion elementary school. I suppose I still have a year to get him to change his mind.
Oliver is doing well. He is now 16 months so it's time to prepare to take away the soother. Although it's going to be a couple of shitty naps and bedtimes, it's almost time for it to be done. My deadline is to have it gone by 18 months. We currently only have it for naps and at bedtime and for long car rides. I think I should have done it when Jack was at my Mom's. I thought about it. I tossed around the idea to Shawn but never actually did it. Jack at least wouldn't have had to listen to the crying/yelling I'm anticipating for those few bedtimes. I suppose we'll likely end up carrying around another blankie or some kind of teddy. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a double of whatever it is that becomes his snugglie. Mind you that didn't work out so well with Jack. We went from having one blankie to two.
Oliver is way behind on his immunizations because he's had a cold his last two check ups. We have a lot of catching up to do over the next couple of months. Should be good times. I hope Drs realize that this is probably why children are afraid of them. Although, maybe that's why he gets the Nurse to do it so that she is the bad guy. Thankfully it's spring now so we shouldn't have too many more colds to worry about.
Shawn is excited that Jack will be attending the same elementary school he did. I threw around the idea of putting Jack into french immersion next year when he starts S/K but Shawn completely squashed that idea. Shawn has these preconceived ideas on "what type of people those people are". I kindly reminded him that I went to a french immersion elementary school. I suppose I still have a year to get him to change his mind.
Oliver is doing well. He is now 16 months so it's time to prepare to take away the soother. Although it's going to be a couple of shitty naps and bedtimes, it's almost time for it to be done. My deadline is to have it gone by 18 months. We currently only have it for naps and at bedtime and for long car rides. I think I should have done it when Jack was at my Mom's. I thought about it. I tossed around the idea to Shawn but never actually did it. Jack at least wouldn't have had to listen to the crying/yelling I'm anticipating for those few bedtimes. I suppose we'll likely end up carrying around another blankie or some kind of teddy. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a double of whatever it is that becomes his snugglie. Mind you that didn't work out so well with Jack. We went from having one blankie to two.
Oliver is way behind on his immunizations because he's had a cold his last two check ups. We have a lot of catching up to do over the next couple of months. Should be good times. I hope Drs realize that this is probably why children are afraid of them. Although, maybe that's why he gets the Nurse to do it so that she is the bad guy. Thankfully it's spring now so we shouldn't have too many more colds to worry about.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Happy 4th Birthday Jack
"It is truly a gift to have a son like you who grows more precious with the
years!"
Author Unknown
years!"
Author Unknown
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Done and Done
We are now all moved and just about settled. The move went smoothly thanks to Scott and Derek. Seriously, I love these kids. Because of them, I never have to help move big, heavy, bulky items. Ever. As much as I know they must hate helping us move (especially since this was like the 4th or 5th time we've moved now), they just come over with smiles on their faces and help out without ever complaining. Well okay, maybe they do a little complaining but they at least use humour.
The highlight for all the boys came when Scott took one look at the back of our couch and realized it came apart into 3 sections. (Back Story: When we moved into the apt downstairs, when they finally got the couch inside, they all said it wasn't coming back out). Now, aside from organizing our bedroom, we are pretty much good to go. Thank goodness too because it's time for Oliver to come back home. He's been at my Mom's house for 10 days now!! He's coming back here a walking toddler. He even got a haircut so that of course ages him. They always looks so different after a haircut. I'm excited though. Beyond excited. I can't wait to see his smile, wrap my arms around him and squeeze him so tight I'm sure I will almost break a rib. What I'm looking forward to most however, is having Jack see Oliver again. Aside for about 10 minutes last Saturday, they haven't seen each other for 17 days. Jack tells me every day he misses his brother. He's going to be so happy to see him again.
The highlight for all the boys came when Scott took one look at the back of our couch and realized it came apart into 3 sections. (Back Story: When we moved into the apt downstairs, when they finally got the couch inside, they all said it wasn't coming back out). Now, aside from organizing our bedroom, we are pretty much good to go. Thank goodness too because it's time for Oliver to come back home. He's been at my Mom's house for 10 days now!! He's coming back here a walking toddler. He even got a haircut so that of course ages him. They always looks so different after a haircut. I'm excited though. Beyond excited. I can't wait to see his smile, wrap my arms around him and squeeze him so tight I'm sure I will almost break a rib. What I'm looking forward to most however, is having Jack see Oliver again. Aside for about 10 minutes last Saturday, they haven't seen each other for 17 days. Jack tells me every day he misses his brother. He's going to be so happy to see him again.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Four Years
In just over 3 weeks, Jack is going to be turning 4. Did you read that? He's going to be 4!! I have been finding this very hard to come to grips with. Four? Already? Has it already been 4 years? Shit. Seriously, it does not feel like I have been a mother that long already. It really makes me feel old.
These past four years have gone by so quickly. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with Jack. Let's just say, I was very, very surprised. In shock even. Oh, I shed many tears as soon as I had left the health center office. I remember the look on Shawn's face as I walked out of the office. I remember him putting his arms around me, asking me what was wrong and telling me everything was going to be okay. He told me he would support me with whatever decision I made (like there was even one to be made).
I kept being pregnant a secret for a long time from everyone but my best friend and a couple of girls from work. I can remember how scared I was to tell my Mom. I don't even know why I was scared to tell her. I was 24, graduated from college and in a committed relationship. What was I even afraid of?
He's taught me a lot. Patience (some of you may laugh at this because I still have a lot of work to do but trust me, I'm better) being the biggest. He has also taught me to have better time management skills, the art of compromise and that leaving anything that you don't want broken, colored on, spilled or in the toilet within reach and unattended for even just a second = bad idea.
These past four years have been a whirlwind of fun. I wouldn't trade them for anything. It has been the best four years of my life and I am looking forward to continuing to watch Jack grow into the little man he is becoming.
These past four years have gone by so quickly. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with Jack. Let's just say, I was very, very surprised. In shock even. Oh, I shed many tears as soon as I had left the health center office. I remember the look on Shawn's face as I walked out of the office. I remember him putting his arms around me, asking me what was wrong and telling me everything was going to be okay. He told me he would support me with whatever decision I made (like there was even one to be made).
I kept being pregnant a secret for a long time from everyone but my best friend and a couple of girls from work. I can remember how scared I was to tell my Mom. I don't even know why I was scared to tell her. I was 24, graduated from college and in a committed relationship. What was I even afraid of?
He's taught me a lot. Patience (some of you may laugh at this because I still have a lot of work to do but trust me, I'm better) being the biggest. He has also taught me to have better time management skills, the art of compromise and that leaving anything that you don't want broken, colored on, spilled or in the toilet within reach and unattended for even just a second = bad idea.
These past four years have been a whirlwind of fun. I wouldn't trade them for anything. It has been the best four years of my life and I am looking forward to continuing to watch Jack grow into the little man he is becoming.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Possessed
Oh geez. It's been awhile since I last posted. I'm blaming it on Edward, the object of my vampire obsession. Seriously. I didn't get it at first. I didn't understand what the big deal was about this vampire love story that everyone kept talking about. Then, my sister is all over the books and so I decided I was going to read Twilight. It's a good thing I was at my Mom's while I read it otherwise my poor children would have been neglected for the day and a half it took me to read it. Kidding, kidding. I wouldn't neglect my children. I'm seriously, joking. But for real, I couldn't stop reading it. When I got to the end, I just ripped right into the second book New Moon. I've now finished the 3rd, Eclipse and am waiting for Wednesday to get a copy of Breaking Dawn. I can't wait. I'm going to be so upset when I have no more story to read. I may just have to start all over. I've never done that. I don't think I've ever read a book more than once. I would read these 4 books again. Weird.
Christmas was good. The family was all over. The kids received many, many gifts. We are very blessed to have so many people who love us. We somehow managed to sit us all around the table together at the same time for dinner. It was nice having all of my family over and together. It got a little crazy at times but it was all worth it. We made our way over to Laura's to spend some time with Shawn's family. Every Christmas I feel bad that one of our family's seems to get the shaft with our time. I at least try to even it out by alternating whose family gets it each year. That makes up right?
New Year's was very low key and by low key I mean I was asleep by 9:30pm. I worked until 8pm, then came home, sent Shawn on his way and curled up on the couch to watch some TV. I didn't last very long.
If we are moving in 4 weeks, I guess I should start thinking about packing. Now it's to go out and get some boxes. I hate that part. There are never enough boxes. At least we are only going upstairs so that will hopefully make it easier. I'm banking on this fact. There is just so much stuff. How did we accumulate so much stuff? There is going to be a serious purging of toys. The kids don't play with half of the toys they have. It's been a long time since Jack has asked me to open the toy box. He can't be too interested in the toys that are in there. I've already waved my white flag and given up my home until the kids are both school age but still, there is a line to be drawn on how many toys are really necessary. How many shape sorters does one kid need? And books. Don't get me wrong. I love books. I love books, I love to read, Jack loves books and loves to be read to. But we have so many books. Many, many, many books. Books everywhere. Two shelves full, the top of the shelf, under the tv, in cubbies, scattered across the floor. They are everywhere. Do we read them all? Of course not. We read the same ones over and over and over again. I can't wait to purge. It's going to feel so refreshing.
Christmas was good. The family was all over. The kids received many, many gifts. We are very blessed to have so many people who love us. We somehow managed to sit us all around the table together at the same time for dinner. It was nice having all of my family over and together. It got a little crazy at times but it was all worth it. We made our way over to Laura's to spend some time with Shawn's family. Every Christmas I feel bad that one of our family's seems to get the shaft with our time. I at least try to even it out by alternating whose family gets it each year. That makes up right?
New Year's was very low key and by low key I mean I was asleep by 9:30pm. I worked until 8pm, then came home, sent Shawn on his way and curled up on the couch to watch some TV. I didn't last very long.
If we are moving in 4 weeks, I guess I should start thinking about packing. Now it's to go out and get some boxes. I hate that part. There are never enough boxes. At least we are only going upstairs so that will hopefully make it easier. I'm banking on this fact. There is just so much stuff. How did we accumulate so much stuff? There is going to be a serious purging of toys. The kids don't play with half of the toys they have. It's been a long time since Jack has asked me to open the toy box. He can't be too interested in the toys that are in there. I've already waved my white flag and given up my home until the kids are both school age but still, there is a line to be drawn on how many toys are really necessary. How many shape sorters does one kid need? And books. Don't get me wrong. I love books. I love books, I love to read, Jack loves books and loves to be read to. But we have so many books. Many, many, many books. Books everywhere. Two shelves full, the top of the shelf, under the tv, in cubbies, scattered across the floor. They are everywhere. Do we read them all? Of course not. We read the same ones over and over and over again. I can't wait to purge. It's going to feel so refreshing.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
We're Moving
Not very far. Not very far at all. We will be moving upstairs. We will be moving Feb 1st. Why bother you ask? Well we went up and looked at the apartment today (Shawn set this up today while he was outside shoveling), and well it is quite nicer than our apt is. A lot of things that I would like to do but am too lazy and non skilled too and well come on, Shawn doing like manual labor? Ha. One of the big things for me. The kitchen. I'm always saying how much I hate the kitchen and just want to paint the kitchen cupboards but I'm am just not ambitious enough to sand them and paint them. I wouldn't have to worry about it if I moved upstairs. It's already been done. All of the rooms have been freshly painted. The living room and hallway wouldn't be bright yellow anymore (yes, i hate painting that much i've lived with yellow walls), and best of all, they have a nice big deck that would become ours. this is what we like best. it was the whole reason that brought us to even checking the place out.
It doesn't leave me with much time. It's going to give me a good chance to go through some things and decide if it's really necessary that we keep it. Moving is also going to be tricky between all of us. Should be interesting.
I'm excited. I think we'll like it much better. How can we not?
It doesn't leave me with much time. It's going to give me a good chance to go through some things and decide if it's really necessary that we keep it. Moving is also going to be tricky between all of us. Should be interesting.
I'm excited. I think we'll like it much better. How can we not?
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