An Update!

Well Christmas has come and went, and we all had fun! I worked a lot around christmas, which wasn't very fun, but that's what you get when you work in retail! I am looking forward to a few days off this week.

The girls got spoiled (as always) for Christmas this year recieving amoung many other things, lots of clothes, a guitar for Teja and a Littlest Pet Shop adoption centre for Emma. They both recieved a wii from their Memere and Pepere, and that has proved to be hours of entertainment!

Eric and I got engaged on Christmas day too. It was wonderful and he completely surprised me with a ring that I LOVE.

I am officially finished my first trimester of pregnancy, and really happy to be feeling a LOT better. The sickies are mostly gone, just a bout with them once in a while.. and my tummy is strating to grow. I need some more track pants, because nothing else is fitting!

My next Doctors appointment is in about 3 weeks, and I am excited to go. I'm bringing Eric this time so he can hear the baby's heart beat. Our big ultrasound should be not too long after that (within a few weeks) so we're pretty close to the mid-point, and it feels really good!

I've started composing a list of things we need to buy between now and June, and it doesn't really look all that daunting..

So far it includes a Travel system (Car seat and stroller - which I think I've got picked out already), and we need bath time soaps and lotions, and I'd like to start buying diapers since Eric nixxed my cloth diapering idea. (He says he doesn't want to wash poo in the same machine he washed his clothes in lol) I need a new diaper bag, and I already know what i want for that too. But before I buy it, I want to make sure I can't bring the other one back to life. It just needs a good wash. I need some nursing bras too, and some crib sheets. Other then that it's just a lot of washing to get things ready. Once we find out the gender I can pick up a few outfits.. but I am not going to go crazy because I am quite sure the baby will recieve some as gifts aswell, and I already have quite a few in a tote ready to be washed, so we don't need to go crazy. I'd like to get some pink or blue recieving blankets too once we know what this baby will be.

anyway, if you're lucky I will start posting pictures of my expanding tummy at some point. maybe in a few weeks I will start! lol

Hope your Christmas was great too, and all th best in 2010!

Hi.

Hello, I am still alive, but barely. haha

everyone in our place has been sick, except me, and I have been very busy taking care of them, however, thankfully, everyone is on the mend, because I just got slapped with a massive wave of exhaustion. I yawn continually, and can't seem to get off my ass for anything. I have to keep my stomache not empty, but not too full or i feel like I'm going to puke. ugh!

I can't wait to be out of the first trimester so I HOPEFULLY!! Start to feel better.

It's true what they say about every pregnancy being different, so far this is right in between the other two. For Teja, I puked multiple times daily for almost the whole pregnancy, and for Emma, I think I got sick once. This is right in between the girls.

Not much is going on, I turn 28 next week, and Eric and I are planning to go out for dinner, if my stomache approves of those plans, and then we're going to go get all of the christmas shopping done so that I don't have to worry about it anymore. At least for the girls. They're the most important anyway. And I'm dragging him to Babies-r-Us so we can look at travel systems and see if theres anything that catches our eye.

Some news

There is going to be a new little heir or heiress to our throne joining us!



Eric and I are completely excited, as are the girls.
We're just about 5 and a half weeks, and have just had an ultrasound and everything looks good. I need a spot to keep people updated, so I guess this is it!

I don't really feel any different yet. I'm bloated and Eric will tell you I'm irritable. I've also discovered that if you mix taco seasoning in sour cream and use it as a dip for tostitos, it's heaven on earth. (Eric doesn't agree) hahaha

We have a lot to do before bambino comes, so thankfully we have months and months to prepare!

This winter we are getting a new kitchen and then the main floor has been completely re-done! It looks awesome too, I can't wait to have it done.

Anyway, that's the news, we're expecting Butterball sometime in late June, and hoping that because I have c-sections that that means we can plan it so Emma doesn't have to share her birthday!

It's been a while..

Well it's been MONTHS since I updated this thing.

I'm sorry, but we've had a busy summer, and fall hasn't been all that slow either!

The girls have both started school now, and both love it. Eric and I are still working, and I have finished up some paperwork that's been hanging over my head for a long time. That feels good.Theres also other exciting stuff happening, but if I told you now, I would have nothing to write about for months again.

Everything's different yet still the same.

Everyone is very happy, and healthy and growing up so wonderful.

I promise to update this a little more often.

The Haps.

Wow - what HASN'T happened in the last while?

Teja had her Dance recital, it went good.

Both girls started baseball - they love it.

Teja, Eric and I went to toronto to see a blue jays game - we all had a good time.

The weather's nice! yay!

Here's some pictures. You'll probably have to click to see the whole thing because blogger's dumb. haha

We bought a car!

Yay!
We are all SO excited, and I can't wait to have this baby in our possesion. lol

We got a good deal, and even the kid's are excited to get it so we can go for a drive. I'm excited to be able to put the car seats in something and *shock* leave them there! LOL

This isn't our car, but its a car like ours.. Roughly the same colour, but our windows are tinted.

I'll take pics of our car when we get it in a few days.. I'll have to, as Eric says its the first car he's had in HIS name, that's ALL his. lol

So what's new?

Not much around here, well actually a lot, but it all just seems normal.

I have a new job, which i alright. I like that I am bringnig in a little bit of income, and do not have to worry about childcare at all. That's sweet.

Eric's still waiting to hear back from his new job he interviewed for, they said it wouldn't be before next week so keep your fingers crossed.. Mine are a bit cramped right now actually. lol

The girls are excellent, and growing like crazy. We measured them on the wall and they are both about an inch taller then last time we did it.

The bathroom is finally DONE! The closet doors are in and it looks wonderful. Our bedroom is painted, and now we're just waiting for the framing for the closets to go in and then it will be well on its way to completion. Closets, paint, floor, trim and voila!

The girls were very excited to get outside to pay lately, and Mommy was excited to dry some clothes on the line Monday.

We may be getting a puppy, who we are naming Lola. If the people don't back out who are selling her to us. Cross your fingers for that too, because we are all very excited about it.

Not much else really is going on.. we're keeping our eyes out for a good deal on a van, and hoping we can snatch one up soon.. very soon if Eric gets this new job.

Other then that, not much is new. Just thought I'd write a bit of a tidbit because it's been ages. We're just all busy around here being us. It's fun, and great, and wonderful.

Some recents!

Here's some of our Birthday celebrations with our big 6 year old!!
Randomness from the entire weekend!

Bring on the updates!

Well, Here I go again!

Happy Family day everyone! yay! I'm still not used to this new holiday, so it's a big "whatever" for me.. And doesn't actually change much in our routine, since Eric is still at work today, and I am home with the girls and just doing normal stuffs.

The house is going great - the bathroom just needs closet doors and it is DONE! The bedroom needs one more coat of plaster and then it can be painted.. then the closets will be built! I am very excited to have closets in the bedrooms, because it will save a lot of storage problems.. and BIG closets at that! yaaaaay!

Teja turned 6 last week, and it was once again a very full weekend of celebration.. Friday night she had a sleepover with her bff Katie, Saturday Grandpa was here and we all went for dinner and then Monday we had other family over for cake and ice cream! She got loads of gifts and loves everything. She got her DS and is in love! And recieved money grom her great-grandparents so she picked out a couple more games for her DS.

Emma is almost all signed up for school, and very excited about it.

we're looking forward to taxes in hopes of paying some more of Eric's bills off. That will be nice! After his are done, it's only my student loan and then we are debt free! yay! We need to buy a car, so I can't wait for that day!

I have to get new glasses.. I've worn glasses since grade 7, but barely ever do, and I'm starting to get some headaches and such, so I really need to get a pair and wear them regularily.. We're doing that in the next little while too. Just hate the cost.

Teja's getting ready for her dance recital in May, and she's excited.. There song is "Old Time Rock'n'Roll" I'm so excited because 1. I love that song, and 2. It's going to be absolutely adorable.

Both girls are going to sign up for baseball (Eric had no influence in this decision at all *rolls her eyes*) in the summer, they have to be 4, and Emma will be 4 in June, so we're hoping they'll let her sign up. They're looking forward to playing, and to Saturday afternoons with Eric watching baseball games. haha "Red Sox are stinky" never gets old in his world.

Valentines day was nice! Eric surprised me with a necklace that is gooooorgeous! I love it! We had an alright night too, nothing fancy, but it was good. The girls loved the little chocolate bouquets we bought for them, especially Teja, who is just born to be a bonafide girly girl.. Emma just wanted the chocolate. haha

Anyway, I'll try to put up a couple of pictures from Teja's birthday soon, I just never seem to find the time to get on this computer much anymore, which is a-ok with me really, but sucks for anyone who wants to read anything about my boring life. lol

Man, I suck.

I'm sorry i haven't updated this thing in forever!!

Well, my excuse is pure busyness.

Christmas went well.. Teja and Emma got spoiled rotten, as per usual. lol Eric's Momma Jocelyn, and her bf Steve came down to stay with us for a few days, and that was nice! It was really nice not having to travel for the season, and still have family stuff going on. The girls loved their little dog Brutus, and Brutus loved my front window. lol

New years came and went without much fanfare.. I'm glad, Eric and I were perfectly happy to stay in, watch a movie, and do absolutely nothng all night. We went to bed not too far away from midnight actually. haha

Life is good.. Eric's new job is going well, and I'm looking for something part time that works with our schedule.

Teja is reading like such a pro. and Emma is seriously counting days until she too can go to school.. though she thinks she should be able to skip kindy and just go to grade 1 with Teja. haha

I'm trying to talk Eric into a puppy, but, well, we'll see. haha

Other then that, not much is going on.. Eric's Ma taught me how to make exploding boxes over christmas and now Kirstin and I are making a couple.. if they turn out, we're going to make a bunch to sell at craft shows next holiday season. I'm pretty excited about it. They are fun to make!

I'm not doing much knitting lately, a couple of hats, but thats pretty much it.. I've got some great yarn that is going to be a sweater for Emma I think, but I've yet to find a pattern I simply adore.

I need to get my sorry butt back to the gym, but, well.. I think everyone knows how that goes. haha

God what else? Not much really.. Another holiday the kid's didn't see their dad, and that struck me Christmas night and I was a bit glum about it. But I haven't heard anything from my lawyer or the courts saying he's filed anything, and I can't afford to keep trying until he shows he's more interested then before, so theres not much I can do. I don't even have a working phone number anymore for the girls to call him, and haven't since August. I don't know, I'm a bit out of energy for the situation at the moment, as I've tried, and nothings doing. If we could just talk about things, and agree we could just file with the courts ourselves, and not have any of this crap. But we can't.

oh, Teja's birthday is coming up, and she's going to be 6! Can you even believe it? I am NOT the mother of a 6 year old.. Six just seems so OLD! My how time flies!!! She wasted no time after christmas compiling a list for her birthday.. She'd like Skoot-a-loo (that my little pony thing on a skooter), and the movies Wall-e, and The Bee Movie. lol So, we'll see.. I had much grander ideas, but ya better get what the girl asks for!

She's so unbelievably smart though, like really.. She asked me the other day, If Santa and his elves make the toys, why all her presents has barcodes on them? hahaha ummmm.. someone needs to remember she's 5!!!! lol Aww well.. She's presh.

A few pics from Christmas coming up.. hopefully I'll update more often!

Teja's Christmas Concert (she's in the gold dress with the black - waving)



Eric and I - seriously defiant in the looking-at-the-camera skills



Teja and Emma with their Haul Christmas Morning

Happy Hallowe'en!

Well, I went to the gym this morning..
20 minutes on the elliptical
20 minutes busting ass on the treadmill
and 15 minutes on the bike.

Thats right ladies and gents, I did 55 minutes of cardio today!!! I burned just over 500 calories! woohoo!

Now, I'm making salad for lunch with some chicken breast, and hoping to stay faaaaaar away from the girl's candy after trick or treating.

Pray for me. I need it. lol

With anyluck, I will get over this pateau I seem to be at. On good news though, I threw on some PJ pants last night that literally fell back down. theres something positive! haha

What a week!

Yay the end of October.. *yawn*

I have had such a week this week..
Between the volunteer stuff at Teja's school, and trying to keep up going to the gym.. getting ready for hallowe'en, and grocery shopping, the house, the girl's sports, and everything else.. I haven't had time to think.

Monday went by without much of a thought actually, it was one year since I've been seperated from my ex. hm. I get a lot of "How do you feel about that" 's. My answer is always the same, that I hope he's happy.

Anyway.. yea.

Tomorrow is Hallowe'en, and we're all looking forward to going trick or treating! Even Eric I think. haha He's seeing everything in a bit of a new light now that theres little people to make it all more exciting.

The girl's had their first night of indoor soccor tonight and Teja scored two goals!! While Emma is the queen of stopping the ball like she was taught by her coach. hehe I even managed a video of Teja's first ever soccor goal - I'll probably put it on facebook sometime when i have the energy.

Anyway, just so you know, my birthday is in exactly 3 weeks. I don't want presents - I have everything I need.. however, feel free to write a song, or poem or ballad in my honour. lol Geeze, 27.. gaaaawd I'm getting old!

Gym news.

Today I did 15 minutes on the bike, 10 minutes on the treadmill ( I was going to do more, but got this weird pain in my ankle) and 5 minutes on the elliptical.

All over, I think I only burned about 250 calories or something, but I did all the weights aswell, and really tried to do some things I don't normally do. (Like the bike)

The gym has a new contest starting November 1, if you record the miles you do between Nov 1 and Dec 24, and you hit either 100, 200 or 300 you get a t-shirt and you get in that "club".

It's just like a challenge thing they are doing, and I am debating whether or not I should go for the 100 one.

Thats 7 and a half weeks.. and I try to go 4 times a week.. so say 28 times.. So I would have to do 3.5 miles each time I go. Now, I can do that in about 15 minutes on the bike, but, I only get one mile in on the elliptical in 30 minutes! So, I'm figuring I can do it, if I make myself do at least 10 minutes of the bike everytime I go, plus either the treadmill or elliptical.

SOoooooooooo.. I don't know, but I might as well try. It can only help me.

Also, I've been trying to not dwell on it too much, but I think I have lost about 2 lbs finally (FINALLY!) I haven't really been worrying about it because I had my womanly time of the month, plus TWO thanksgivings, since I started going.. plus factor in I MUST be building some muscle since i started.. anyway I can't really see any difference, but Eric thinks he might. who knows. lol I guess we'll see in a few weeks.

Today's stuff.

Stationary bike - 15 mniutes - 150 cals
Elliptical - 15 minutes 200 cals.

Plus I did all my weights today. So all the weights, 30 mins of cardio, and about 350 cals burned.

Now I am trying to keep the eatting in check, and drink a shit tonne more water for the day. ugh.

Gym Gym Gym.

So, I joined the YMCA.

It's been fun, and I enjoy a bit of Mommy time when I go, I rock out to my music and sweat (ick.)

Since I seem to be putting nothing else in here, I thought I would keep track of how I do here, and maybe it will motivate me.. so if you see me slacking, kick my arse into gear!

I'm a bit tired today, with a bit of a stressful evening last night. Emma had a bit of a reaction to some new laundry soap, so I've been doing laundry like crazy trying to get it all re-washed for her. Back to the good old Tide.

However, that crisis is done, and so I dragged my ass to the gym this morning.

Heres what I accomplished:
Elliptical - 30 mins - 350 cals
Treadmill - 20 mins - 150 cals

Total Cardio time: 50 minutes
Total Calories burned: about 500

So, there we are. With any luck, the scale will start showing something for all of my hard work. Perhaps not shoving my face with crap will help. And the fact that my two emense thanksgivings are finished.

no name.

My eyes shine, and I throw my head back and laugh.
I catch myself smiling about lingering thoughts.
I catch myself singing loudly to that song
I catch myself upside down with my head,
Hanging over the couch.
Just to remember what my tummy feels like when I sit up.

Big breathes of fresh crisp autumn air.
Wet grass between my toes.
Warm water on my shoulders
Fingers down my spine.
Basking on a sun drenched porch, and squinting
In the sun because my chin is in his hand and he’s going to kiss me.
There. Right there.
There’s that feeling in my tummy, like when you sit up
From being upside down on the couch.

Updates!

Well, what's been going on? Not much really, I havent had a lot to write about, but I thought nows as good of a time as any, so here I go. Lol

Teja, has started Dance class once again, and at first she didn't like it, but now that they are doing more fun things, she's enjoying it and can't wait to go every week. She's started school again, and loves that aswell, she's reading really well, and loves showing off her little sister when we show up at school to volunteer with her class for computers. haha Her cousin Ezekiel is in her class this year, and her bff Katie, so she loves it, though has said she doesn't want to go to grade 1 next year, as she likes having days off, and in grade one you have to go every single day! haha oh the horror.

Emma is also growing, and she too is started gymnastics class at the end of the month.. thank goodness.. i am hopng she will stop attempting headstands on my couch now, because I have visions of her falling and cracking a skull on something, its horrifying really.

She's also learning how to ride a big girl bike with training wheels.. Eric and I had her out on it last weekend and everytime Eric went to help her turn around she would wave his hand away and say, "I will do it by myself!!!" No, I have NO idea who she takes after *looks at the ceiling*

All in all, both are happy little girls, full of vinegar and such! They have both grown into such little girls.. So adorable and bright! <3

Teja and Ezekiel are doing the Terry Fox run tomorrow!

This is an especially wonderful thing for me.

For me, Terry Fox symbolizes sooo much, and they are doing this run tomorrow at school.

God knows, without the money that Terry Fox and his Run, and subsiquent fundraising in his name have raised, We may not have Ezekiel (my nephew) with us. So its very emotional for me to see my little girl, and her cousin, who are just 5 and 4 years old doing something to raise money for cancer research.

I'm going to go tomorrow so I can watch them!

If you would like to donate online, please send me an email (mchildyard @ hotmail . com), and I can send you the link and Teja's school, and full name so you can pledge for her.

FOUND!

This is who is at my house right now. She was found running down the road with some contraption attached to her. We've called all the local shelters and authorities and no one has reported a missing dog, so we left our name and number, and said to call if someone did. No one has called.

She's adorable, and tiny, and really well behaved. She's sweet. Teja is calling her "Chaos" and Emma thinks her name is "Honey" LOL

Hats and Mittens, and stuff, oh my!

this is how I spent my weekend! I got a pair of mittens for myself finished, and a hat for Emma!

I didn't have a pattern for the hat, so I winged it - turned out pretty cute though.