I spent a lovely morning with my mommy and sis-in-law getting a pedicure and manicure. It was a pretty belated Birthday celebration for mommers. I enjoyed the company and the pampering immensely. It was also fun to chat and just get to hang out with two of the special ladies in my life.
Then it was time to head home where my hubby grilled up some awesome burgers and we all got stuffed! Way too much food later we all squeezed in some birthday cake. I boiled up some caramel for the cake and it was amazing - it had been WAY too long since I'd done that!
I'm exhausted so let me end of here - I have tonnes of cleaning to do tomorrow. Night night to all and a BIG HAPPY CANADA DAY for Sunday!!!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Day 187 - So tired!
We had a really busy day and busy/late evening. The little Diva didn't fall asleep in the car on the way back and instead cried for her bed. She is currently crying in bed, completely over tired with no actual bedtime in sight. UGH. I also discovered that one of her bedtime toys looks like a demon in the new blue night light. We turn it off once she falls asleep - the light not the demon toy.
The Little Diva was telling me "OWL SCARY - OWL SCARY - SCARY".... I finally looked at the doll and had to keep from saying a not so pg word and screaming myself. It's eyes were glowing a hideous white blue and looking none too friendly. I quickly took the offending baby out of her bed and assured her she was safe. I'm hoping she tires herself out soon because this is just crazy. I wish there was some magic formula to teach kids to put themselves to sleep... anyone out there have any tips? I feel like bed time traumatizes the entire household.
Anyway let me see if I can convince her to go to sleep. Here's hoping tomorrow is an AWESOME day!
A few renditions of my hauntingly beautiful (Ok yes it's probably more "haunting" than "beautiful") "Twinkle Star" did the trick and she is finally sleeping! Hope she's a less cranky bum in the morning!
:) Happy Saturday to everyone!
The Little Diva was telling me "OWL SCARY - OWL SCARY - SCARY".... I finally looked at the doll and had to keep from saying a not so pg word and screaming myself. It's eyes were glowing a hideous white blue and looking none too friendly. I quickly took the offending baby out of her bed and assured her she was safe. I'm hoping she tires herself out soon because this is just crazy. I wish there was some magic formula to teach kids to put themselves to sleep... anyone out there have any tips? I feel like bed time traumatizes the entire household.
Anyway let me see if I can convince her to go to sleep. Here's hoping tomorrow is an AWESOME day!
A few renditions of my hauntingly beautiful (Ok yes it's probably more "haunting" than "beautiful") "Twinkle Star" did the trick and she is finally sleeping! Hope she's a less cranky bum in the morning!
:) Happy Saturday to everyone!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Day 186 - Fun in the Sun :)
I had a BLAST this morning with my little Diva, my sis-in-law, her adorable kiddies and one of their friends. We spent the morning at a farm and had way too much fun. The Little Diva LOVED the bunnies and the chickens and was SO good on the wagon ride. She sat quietly and took EVERYTHING in. She even sat still as we stopped and listened to the farmer telling us more about the farm. She loved the ducks and the pond with the "splash" aka fountain.
We spent some more time investigating the farm and saw some baby chickens which the Diva dubbed "CUTE!!!". Then we found a spot to have a picnic. The Little Diva was pretty darn impressed with the YUMMY Maple cookies we found at the gift store and was happy to sit with her cousins and munch on one. So was I!
Aunty M got a lot of attention from the Little Diva today. She made sure that Aunty M was always close at had taking part in the action. Divabum had a lovely nap on the way home and was good as gold when we ran some errands later. She was very happy that mommy stopped by the pet store so that she could say Hi to the fishies, piggies and kitties!
We spent some more time investigating the farm and saw some baby chickens which the Diva dubbed "CUTE!!!". Then we found a spot to have a picnic. The Little Diva was pretty darn impressed with the YUMMY Maple cookies we found at the gift store and was happy to sit with her cousins and munch on one. So was I!
Aunty M got a lot of attention from the Little Diva today. She made sure that Aunty M was always close at had taking part in the action. Divabum had a lovely nap on the way home and was good as gold when we ran some errands later. She was very happy that mommy stopped by the pet store so that she could say Hi to the fishies, piggies and kitties!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Day 185 - time to regroup!
Whew so it's fair to say that if you realise you are out of bread, milk and cheese all in the space of an evening to the detriment of your morning cereal and coffee that it is time to take a step back and REGROUP! Ugh - yes so the house is cleaner but I seem to have neglected purchasing several key grocery ingredients. The little Diva and I set out this morning to remedy the situation.
We first stopped at Costco where the Diva had a blast trying different cereals and crackers. She was pretty amused by the store and we actually bought one of the cereals she enjoyed. It is a lovely crunch maple corn cereal with all different shapes and sizes to it - it's called Natures Path Sunrise Crunch Maple. I have to admit this mommy thought it was pretty damn yummers too. AND it's Gluten free for all you Celiacs out there!
Anywho so we grabbed milk, bread, cereal and magic eraser's at Costco and we just need to go out later this afternoon to grab some cheese! We came home so the little goober bum could have her nap. It sounds like she is waking up now though so I better skedaddle. Until tomorrow - stay happy!
We first stopped at Costco where the Diva had a blast trying different cereals and crackers. She was pretty amused by the store and we actually bought one of the cereals she enjoyed. It is a lovely crunch maple corn cereal with all different shapes and sizes to it - it's called Natures Path Sunrise Crunch Maple. I have to admit this mommy thought it was pretty damn yummers too. AND it's Gluten free for all you Celiacs out there!
Anywho so we grabbed milk, bread, cereal and magic eraser's at Costco and we just need to go out later this afternoon to grab some cheese! We came home so the little goober bum could have her nap. It sounds like she is waking up now though so I better skedaddle. Until tomorrow - stay happy!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Day 184 - Play Date!
The little Diva and I had a blast this morning with her little friend "E" and his mommy. The kiddies had fun playing inside and also outside in the sandbox and the mommy's had a great time catching up too. The two of them got so sandy we actually had to hose them off before we could let them back inside for a snack!
I have so much fun watching my baby play with her friends. She's getting more interested in actually playing "with" her friends rather than just around them. "E's" mommy and I couldn't stop laughing when we gave the kiddies some puffs. They were both shoveling the puffs into their mouths as fast as they could to avoid the other getting more. We eventually had to give them each their own bowl and even that caused an issue because the Little Diva decided to steal E's bowl.... we were finally able to convince him to keep hers and peace was restored. They shared a bowl of baby carrots as well and each had a drinking yogurt. I think the Diva actually had two!
All in all it was an awesome morning and even though my little punk didn't go down for her nap until 2pm it was a good day. I think I will have to take her out to run around tomorrow to tire her out so that bed time will be less distressing for all involved! I'm also itching to grab some finger paints! Who knows what insanity tomorrow will rustle up :D
I have so much fun watching my baby play with her friends. She's getting more interested in actually playing "with" her friends rather than just around them. "E's" mommy and I couldn't stop laughing when we gave the kiddies some puffs. They were both shoveling the puffs into their mouths as fast as they could to avoid the other getting more. We eventually had to give them each their own bowl and even that caused an issue because the Little Diva decided to steal E's bowl.... we were finally able to convince him to keep hers and peace was restored. They shared a bowl of baby carrots as well and each had a drinking yogurt. I think the Diva actually had two!
All in all it was an awesome morning and even though my little punk didn't go down for her nap until 2pm it was a good day. I think I will have to take her out to run around tomorrow to tire her out so that bed time will be less distressing for all involved! I'm also itching to grab some finger paints! Who knows what insanity tomorrow will rustle up :D
Monday, June 25, 2012
Day 183 - Busy week ahead :D YAY!
I am looking forward to the rest of this week. I plan to keep the little Diva and I BUSY, busy, BUSY. Tomorrow we have a play day with one of her little friends and I'm sure it will be a blast! I'm not sure what the plan for Wednesday is yet but Thursday finds us at a petting zoo with my sis-in-law and her kiddies. I am super excited for this one as the little Diva loves animals. I can't wait for her to see them :D And spending the day with family is always a blast!
Hmm today had quite a late start - the Diva slept in till 8:30am. She got to bed late again tonight so I'm guessing the sleepy head will sleep in tomorrow too. I'm hoping we have a good day and after her nap I think we will try the potty training thing with a little more gusto again. She seems to be understanding more and more and I hope she's ready this time.
Her little toy laptop asks "Are you home" when it's been inactive for a while and when it did that today she piped up with her cute little voice, "Yes I's home". :D This kid makes me heart smile even when she's dragging her feet and tantrum-ing up a storm. I love her to the moon and back a bazillion times a bazillion times infinity!
Sweet dreams everyone and happy Tuesday - hope your wildest dreams come true! (Yes that was a Napolean Dynamite reference)
Hmm today had quite a late start - the Diva slept in till 8:30am. She got to bed late again tonight so I'm guessing the sleepy head will sleep in tomorrow too. I'm hoping we have a good day and after her nap I think we will try the potty training thing with a little more gusto again. She seems to be understanding more and more and I hope she's ready this time.
Her little toy laptop asks "Are you home" when it's been inactive for a while and when it did that today she piped up with her cute little voice, "Yes I's home". :D This kid makes me heart smile even when she's dragging her feet and tantrum-ing up a storm. I love her to the moon and back a bazillion times a bazillion times infinity!
Sweet dreams everyone and happy Tuesday - hope your wildest dreams come true! (Yes that was a Napolean Dynamite reference)
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Day 182 - Pancakes!
We had a lovely relaxed day today. The little Diva had a swimming lesson this morning and had a blast with Daddy in the pool and then we decided to go out for breakfast. We went to Sunset Grill where the Diva had fun watching Thomas on my phone while we waited for our food. The restaurant smelled like coffee and eggs and bacon and all manner of yummy things. It took my back to my childhood and breakfast at Granny and Grandpa's on Sunday after church. It's amazing how vividly some smells can bring back happy memories (I'm sure this also works with negative memories, but luckily I haven't experienced that!).
The little Diva ate some pancakes and Mommy and Daddy ate WAY too much eggs, hash-browns, toast and pancakes. Yipes we were so full we only needed supper! After all the awesome food it was time to head home for a nap for the little goober.
We have a pretty busy week ahead of us so I'm going to try get an early night tonight! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are raring to go for the week ahead.
Health and Happiness to everyone :)
The little Diva ate some pancakes and Mommy and Daddy ate WAY too much eggs, hash-browns, toast and pancakes. Yipes we were so full we only needed supper! After all the awesome food it was time to head home for a nap for the little goober.
We have a pretty busy week ahead of us so I'm going to try get an early night tonight! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are raring to go for the week ahead.
Health and Happiness to everyone :)
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