today we went to a few garage sales, although we have taken to going friday instead. most people do so, and we are more likely to find a deal if we go the first day rather than the second...
yesterday I got a beautiful footstool (brand new with tags attached!) for the guest bedroom. it coordinates perfectly with the chairs. I also found a gorgeous chinese fan; it is huge, so not sure yet where to display it. a bunch of other small things, a couple of life jackets (will need those for the houseboat trip hopefully next summer). etc etc
very annoyed at the moment, waiting for A to get ready to go. we planned this afternoon's excursion to the western development museum weeks ago, as they have a huge Lego display today - should be very cool. well, now A and his dad are trying to build some contraption for beans in the garden, and I have been told to WAIT. (I'm soooo good at that!) the kids will be disappointed if we miss the display, though, and the museum closes in just a couple of hours. ah well.
looking forward to M and B's visit in a few days. they arrived in canada a few weeks ago, but detoured to visit disneyland before coming here. when I was seven, my best friend went to disneyland and I was so jealous. I knew it was something our family wouldn't be doing. I wonder if it still as cool today as then, or if there are other vacation spots just as popular with kids. last year, M was telling me about some great places to visit right here in canada - Dinosaur Provincial Park; The Enchanted Forest; etc.
about 30 degrees today, but doesn't feel too hot. we get a breeze so often in MJ that the weather is rarely unbearably hot.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
I can't believe she's 3!
L turned 3 on Sunday! Wow - how time flies! I don't know why, but I keep thinking to myself that in another two years, D will be three and the baby thing will be completely finished. I feel a bit sad about that, as it has been my [wonderful and amazing] life for the last 7 years, but I am really excited to be heading for the next stage!
Anyway, we had Grandpa H and mom and dad here, and of course A's parents. This will probably be the last year that L lets me do what I want for her birthday, rather than have a proper party! A made Ukrainian BBQ and I made a cake, shaped like Dora! I didn't think it looked much like Dora, but L liked it, which is really all that matters.
The weather has been HOT! Today is predicted to be 36 degrees. We have the little pool set up in the backyard; it warms up during the day, and the kids go out after 4pm to play in it - it is just too hot earlier. The sprinkler is great too.
The kids made a new friend across the street. His parents are separated, so he only lives here on the weekends I think. He is a year older than M and is super sweet and polite and respectful. I am hoping that the boys pick up some good manners from him! I don't know what it is with M these days, but I am really hoping that it is just a stage that he is going through and will grow out of.
Swimming lessons this morning for the boys. Looks like it will be another waste of money. I am really disappointed with the teachers. I am planning to put the boys in the Flying Fins program during the fall/winter. I have heard that the instruction is a lot better.
Anyway, we had Grandpa H and mom and dad here, and of course A's parents. This will probably be the last year that L lets me do what I want for her birthday, rather than have a proper party! A made Ukrainian BBQ and I made a cake, shaped like Dora! I didn't think it looked much like Dora, but L liked it, which is really all that matters.
The weather has been HOT! Today is predicted to be 36 degrees. We have the little pool set up in the backyard; it warms up during the day, and the kids go out after 4pm to play in it - it is just too hot earlier. The sprinkler is great too.
The kids made a new friend across the street. His parents are separated, so he only lives here on the weekends I think. He is a year older than M and is super sweet and polite and respectful. I am hoping that the boys pick up some good manners from him! I don't know what it is with M these days, but I am really hoping that it is just a stage that he is going through and will grow out of.
Swimming lessons this morning for the boys. Looks like it will be another waste of money. I am really disappointed with the teachers. I am planning to put the boys in the Flying Fins program during the fall/winter. I have heard that the instruction is a lot better.
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