Sunday, May 30, 2010
The BIG 4
Well the day finally came, Carter's 4th birthday. He had only been counting down for the whole month of May. Carter woke up about 8 am and I had planned to give him the helium balloons I had got the day before but they were flat on the floor - ugh. He said it's okay mommy, I still like the balloons - what a darling.
He went to Sunday school and then for an early nap so the birthday could start around 2 pm. He loved the cake that I made him - dinosaur of course. It turned out great so I was happy too. He was patient all day but once he got up from his nap, he was ready for the party to start. He got lots of cool new stuff.
Looking back, sometimes it feels like just yesterday that he was born. I remember it like it was anyways. It all started with a 45 min walk to Viet Thai for a spicy supper and 45 min walk home. All that exercise and spicy food must have done it, as I woke up at around 5:00 am as my water had broke. That day things progressed slowly and I didn't check into the hospital til late that afternoon. It was a long painful labour of 24 hours that ended up in an emergency C-section because the cord was wrapped around his neck. The whole thing was quite traumatic (I won't go into details) but it was all worth it! We have the most caring and smartest boy around that we are so proud of - more and more every day.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time is of the essence...
These days I am finding that there is really not much time to get anything done as Cohen "naps" and does not sleep during the day. The hour I used to get some days where they were both sleeping seem to be long gone. 
Cohen is so busy, he is a real boy that's for sure. Of course he seems way busier than Carter as he is always trying to keep up and do what Carter does. He is now doing the stairs like crazy and has a cute fake cough that he does whenever some else coughs. He loves bananas, strawberries and watermelon so watch out - as any time he sees it, he pulls out his soother and grabs for it. One of his top teeth finally came thru but there are many more to go - yuck!
It is Carter 's 4th birthday on Sunday and every morning this week when he wakes up asks if it is his birthday and I say no and then he heads back into bed. It just can't come quick enough. We are just going to have cake with family to celebrate - my days of planning big parties and feeding the masses are over. I did find a dragon/dinosaur homemade cake idea that I plan to make as Carter is still huge into both.
He is not really liking Cohen getting into his stuff these days and has been rough with him so I feel like I am constantly scolding him for pushing, pulling or smothering Cohen. It is only the start of many years of brotherly fighting to come I am sure.
Last Thursday we went to the Loeppky/Latimer's for a supper/play date. It was a nice day so the kids got to be outside and fun was had by all. Peyton is about 4 months younger than Carter and there is only days difference between Jordyn and Cohen so it is great to have friends with kids the same age.
I took advantage of the sun and no rain finally today to plant my garden with grandma & Carter while Cohen jumped in his saucer. Glad to get the majority of it in as it is supposed to rain all weekend.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Been busy...
We have been outside enjoying the nice weather lately. However, it is much harder to look after Cohen outside as he is into everything including plants, dirt, sand, rocks etc. He climbed his first 2 steps on the deck the other day and is really starting to get his balance, as he stands for a couple seconds without holding on.
Both boys have had a cold (snotty nose) all week. Carter has been coughing like crazy at night and Cohen hates to have his nose wiped so it's been lots of fun.
Carter has been on the countdown to his birthday all month and everyday he says " I wish it was the 30th". I have really noticed a change in him the last couple months - he is growing into a little man. He has started going to Sunday school with Josh's aunt and is really enjoying it. He is also getting really good at hitting the ball and told Josh that "some day I am gonna play on a real team!"
It's the long weekend and we hope to work on fixing our front sprinklers - weather permitting. It is Josh's birthday on Monday so we will be celebrating that too - not sure how yet.
Both boys have had a cold (snotty nose) all week. Carter has been coughing like crazy at night and Cohen hates to have his nose wiped so it's been lots of fun.
Carter has been on the countdown to his birthday all month and everyday he says " I wish it was the 30th". I have really noticed a change in him the last couple months - he is growing into a little man. He has started going to Sunday school with Josh's aunt and is really enjoying it. He is also getting really good at hitting the ball and told Josh that "some day I am gonna play on a real team!"
It's the long weekend and we hope to work on fixing our front sprinklers - weather permitting. It is Josh's birthday on Monday so we will be celebrating that too - not sure how yet.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10 months & almost 4
Cohen turned 10 months yesterday and is weighing in at about 27 lbs. He loves to eat and especially cheerios, the more he can shove in the better. He has been on a milk revolt though, just drinking a couple ounces and then pushing it away. I sort of remember Carter going thru a similar phase but not sure why. I will probably start real milk soon as formula is too expensive to keep throwing away. He gave his first wave goodbye to the daycare worker at the gym on Saturday and gave his first kiss to me on Sunday morning - what a wonderful Mother's Day present. He has been pulling himself up on everything and walking while pushing the stool. I think he will walk earlier than Carter as he wants to keep up.
On Sunday morning Carter came into our room and said "Do you know what day it is mommy, it's the best day - Mother's Day?" and then wished me a happy Mother's Day. Carter turns 4 on May 30 and I can hardly believe it.
These days I am trying to teach Carter to wipe his own butt, as that is about the only thing he won't do on his own yet. He has started practicing on his bike this year now that we have it back from his cousin. He is doing good so hopefully he can start riding further so I don't always have to push/pull 2 of them.
I made out like a bandit this Mother's Day, as my hubby and boys spoiled me - pedicure and supper out to Red Lobster with my girlfriend! It was a rough day though, as I had a stagette the night before and had quite a few drinks. I rarely ever drink and know why, as I did not enjoy the hangover while trying to get housework done and look after 2 kids.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Mom's helping mom's...
This week my parents left for Chicago for my cousin's wedding (of course now that it is here, wishing we were going too) so I had Kaden (nephew) Thursday and Friday afternoon. It was great to be able to help them out and have a little buddy for Carter to play with. However, I am now 100% sure that I could not be a daycare provider - and I only had 3 kids for about 2 hours. They just ran from one room to the next pulling everything out and doing different things - I know it would be different if you did it full-time but no thanks.
One of the boys in Carter's preschool had stopped coming and I was wondering why as his mom used to bring him and when she went back to work her sister was the nanny and she brought him. I guess her sister quit and he is now at a babysitter's that cannot get him there. The day I found this out, she happened to have the day off and was picking up her other son from Henry Janzen and we saw them on our way home from preschool. I have offered to pick up and take her son to preschool with Carter and then take him back to the sitters 2 days a week. I didn't want to commit to all 4 days, as I like to walk and get Carter which I now won't be able to do with the 3 of them and the daycare is also not walking distance. However, I will likely be in the same boat next year when I return to work and hoping that someone will help me out in a similar way.
I am really loving be a mom these days as Cohen is at such a great age (almost 10 months) where he is babbling and smiling all the time and Carter (almost 4) overall is a really good kid. I have started to not feel so guilty about having some "me" time with friends and without the kids, which has taken a long time. However, I am sure that will change once I am back to work and not with them all day but I have to remember that is healthy for everyone if I am a "person" too and not just a "parent".
Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's, as you deserve it! Being a mom is more than a full-time job in itself.
One of the boys in Carter's preschool had stopped coming and I was wondering why as his mom used to bring him and when she went back to work her sister was the nanny and she brought him. I guess her sister quit and he is now at a babysitter's that cannot get him there. The day I found this out, she happened to have the day off and was picking up her other son from Henry Janzen and we saw them on our way home from preschool. I have offered to pick up and take her son to preschool with Carter and then take him back to the sitters 2 days a week. I didn't want to commit to all 4 days, as I like to walk and get Carter which I now won't be able to do with the 3 of them and the daycare is also not walking distance. However, I will likely be in the same boat next year when I return to work and hoping that someone will help me out in a similar way.
I am really loving be a mom these days as Cohen is at such a great age (almost 10 months) where he is babbling and smiling all the time and Carter (almost 4) overall is a really good kid. I have started to not feel so guilty about having some "me" time with friends and without the kids, which has taken a long time. However, I am sure that will change once I am back to work and not with them all day but I have to remember that is healthy for everyone if I am a "person" too and not just a "parent".
Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's, as you deserve it! Being a mom is more than a full-time job in itself.
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