well, as of today, I'm 30. A whole new age range. Strange. It feels really strange to not be officially in my 20's anymore. Then again, it doesnt' feel any different at all. *shrug* whatever. This morning was strange though, I was feeling totally overloaded with stuff/decisions. The move, Norah's baptism, the house cleaning, what to do today. I don't know...some days I feel like I'm dancing on the edge of post-partum depression - or maybe I'm just a little nuts in general. Birthdays don't seem to help either. Too much pressure. Especially after talking to my mom, who wanted to know what was happening when. I don't know yet! So, I had a cry. Not a big one, but a little one. It helped...then I needed to clean my glasses. You would think at my advanced, mature (right) age, after 15 years of wearing glasses that I would learn to take them off when I cry! Apparently not. :)
So, we went shopping. Old Navy to exchange a sleeper for Norah for a bigger size. Got some great deals too. Pants for Isaac at $5 each. 2 dresses for Norah at $4, one for $7. She won't fit them for a while, but what a deal! Got both kids hat/mitten sets - too cute. Rob got pants, a sweater and a scarf. Other random stuff for the kids. I got a scarf. It's really nice, but HEY isn't it MY birthday - and all I got was a scarf!?! Oh well.
Mom came by with a gift for me this afternoon. Then Dad came by with gifts too. I was totally spoiled by them, it was great. Rob gave me gifts on Christmas (that were birthday gifts). Sean and Leslie came by to watch Isaac so we could go out for dinner. Yum - Thai food. Going to miss that in Meadow Lake....
Talked to Mike tonight - he is officially engaged to Maritizia (spelling?). No wedding date set yet. I'm happy for him, if he thinks this is the one for him, that's great! Then I found out Corie and Scott are expecting. I literally jumped up and down and cried when I heard that. I am so happy for them. SO HAPPY. They are going to be great parents.
I knew when Corie visited after Norah was born that she would be expecting soon. She has been more and more into children every time I see her. Funny from a girl that was convinced that she never wanted children at all. God can really work in our hearts....and I'm glad that this is going to be happening for them. I'm just so glad - what great news for me to get on my birthday!
Friday, December 31, 2004
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
great day
Have I mentioned how excited we are about moving? Well, we are. It's just the moving part that is hard work. Not packing boxes, because the movers will be doing that, but the planning of it all....when we leave, what we need to pack to travel there, all the switching over of things, planning the trip. Arrggg - too many details for my little brain!
Had a great day today. Last person came through to do an estimate on the move. Now we just have to submit the quotes to the diocesan office. Then, our landlord rented our suite so we won't have to do any more showings. All good. But nothing beats how we spent the afternoon. The Donisons came by on their way from Fort Saint John to Victoria! Paul, Monika, Anabel and Sophie-Jane - yay!!! We finally got to meet our God-daughter Soph, and Isaac was thrilled to get to play with Anabel again. It's been 6 months since we've seen them, and it was so good to reconnect. We went for lunch (white spot may never be the same again), then back to our place for a few hours. We had so much to talk about - Paul's church, how the job is going, how the kids are doing, how Monika is adjusting to life as the rector's wife. Hilarious to hear Rob and Paul talking vestments. I've really missed them since they moved north. Monika, Anabel, Isaac and I had great days together when the guys were at school. I don't think I've ever seen Isaac play with anyone quite like he does with Anabel. Fort Saint John isn't that far from Meadow Lake....well, at least the drive isn't through mountains! Can't wait until they are back in town for Norah's baptism.
Hmmm, Norah's baptism. Gotta think what we are going to do for that. Beyond the service that is. Family lunch? Cake at church? Decisions to make....Doing anything at our place will pretty much be out, since we will be in the middle of packing the books and will have the Donisons staying over the night before. I'm sure we will think something out. All this thinking will do me in!!
8 pm and Isaac is wiped out. No nap today with all the playing. He was totally exhausted by dinner time, and I'm with him. I could really use an early night myself.
Had a great day today. Last person came through to do an estimate on the move. Now we just have to submit the quotes to the diocesan office. Then, our landlord rented our suite so we won't have to do any more showings. All good. But nothing beats how we spent the afternoon. The Donisons came by on their way from Fort Saint John to Victoria! Paul, Monika, Anabel and Sophie-Jane - yay!!! We finally got to meet our God-daughter Soph, and Isaac was thrilled to get to play with Anabel again. It's been 6 months since we've seen them, and it was so good to reconnect. We went for lunch (white spot may never be the same again), then back to our place for a few hours. We had so much to talk about - Paul's church, how the job is going, how the kids are doing, how Monika is adjusting to life as the rector's wife. Hilarious to hear Rob and Paul talking vestments. I've really missed them since they moved north. Monika, Anabel, Isaac and I had great days together when the guys were at school. I don't think I've ever seen Isaac play with anyone quite like he does with Anabel. Fort Saint John isn't that far from Meadow Lake....well, at least the drive isn't through mountains! Can't wait until they are back in town for Norah's baptism.
Hmmm, Norah's baptism. Gotta think what we are going to do for that. Beyond the service that is. Family lunch? Cake at church? Decisions to make....Doing anything at our place will pretty much be out, since we will be in the middle of packing the books and will have the Donisons staying over the night before. I'm sure we will think something out. All this thinking will do me in!!
8 pm and Isaac is wiped out. No nap today with all the playing. He was totally exhausted by dinner time, and I'm with him. I could really use an early night myself.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
neighbour rant continues
Darn neighbours....again. Last night, they were up playing video games really loudly right under our bedroom. Rob finally banged on the floor at 12:30. This quieted them down, but not much. I was going to go sleep on the couch it was so loud, but their tv was on too - right under our living room. It was loud in their place past 1 am. I was so mad. Seriously, I don't think I've ever been that upset with them. Possibly with anyone we have shared walls/floors with.
At least we were able to laugh about it...after a while.
Now our landlord is showing the suite. He was telling a couple that the people downstairs were quiet and that they had kids who go to bed early. We had to set him straight - and he knew that they were up late people. I was really ticked that he was lying to these potential renters. John (landlord) is coming by today, and we are going to tell him just how late last night was. If John really wants nice, stable people living here, he is going to have a hard time keeping them with the downstairs renters staying. If they lived in an apartment building, they would have probably been evicted ages ago. They are the most inconsiderate people we have ever shared living space with - and we've had lots of neighbours. I don't think that they know how hard it would be for them to find a new place to live for the rent they are paying, with 2 loud kids, one dog, one cat and 2 turtles.
I've been up since 7 and I'm tired. I wish that Isaac was up so we could play balls in his room...you know, bouncing them all over...yes, that would be in order to tick off the nieghbours. I know, I know, not very mature. Although, we do have some power in this situation...we control the heat....again, not the most mature attitude. *roll eyes* But come on, how many people with new babies are sleep deprived not because of the baby but because of the neighbours???
At least we were able to laugh about it...after a while.
Now our landlord is showing the suite. He was telling a couple that the people downstairs were quiet and that they had kids who go to bed early. We had to set him straight - and he knew that they were up late people. I was really ticked that he was lying to these potential renters. John (landlord) is coming by today, and we are going to tell him just how late last night was. If John really wants nice, stable people living here, he is going to have a hard time keeping them with the downstairs renters staying. If they lived in an apartment building, they would have probably been evicted ages ago. They are the most inconsiderate people we have ever shared living space with - and we've had lots of neighbours. I don't think that they know how hard it would be for them to find a new place to live for the rent they are paying, with 2 loud kids, one dog, one cat and 2 turtles.
I've been up since 7 and I'm tired. I wish that Isaac was up so we could play balls in his room...you know, bouncing them all over...yes, that would be in order to tick off the nieghbours. I know, I know, not very mature. Although, we do have some power in this situation...we control the heat....again, not the most mature attitude. *roll eyes* But come on, how many people with new babies are sleep deprived not because of the baby but because of the neighbours???
our post Christmas shopping
Lots to buy before we move. I'm just thrilled with some of our deals, so I'm writing about them.
Down coats - for Rob and I - less than 1/2 price! Boots for Rob, 50% off...was able to get 2 pairs to mix him a set that he can use. Boots for Isaac, 50% off. 2 sweaters for me, 30% off. Ok, so those weren't really needed, but I have some Christmas/birthday money.
We got a stereo to replace our old, broken one. Cheap too. Yay! Music again.
Then there is the mattress set....
they sent the wrong box spring. It was NOT the low-profile one promised. Bed was so high we pretty much had to take a running leap at it. It was taller than Isaac. Rob couldn't sit on it to get his socks on. Took box spring off, mattress on bed frame slats. We will give that a try tonight and see how it goes. They will bring the low-profile one, but it's only a 3 inch difference. Seriously - with technology being what it is, how thick do these things have to get???
Now we only need boots for me and some other basic winter clothes. Not bad! Oh yeah, winter tires too. and a block heater for the car....
Down coats - for Rob and I - less than 1/2 price! Boots for Rob, 50% off...was able to get 2 pairs to mix him a set that he can use. Boots for Isaac, 50% off. 2 sweaters for me, 30% off. Ok, so those weren't really needed, but I have some Christmas/birthday money.
We got a stereo to replace our old, broken one. Cheap too. Yay! Music again.
Then there is the mattress set....
they sent the wrong box spring. It was NOT the low-profile one promised. Bed was so high we pretty much had to take a running leap at it. It was taller than Isaac. Rob couldn't sit on it to get his socks on. Took box spring off, mattress on bed frame slats. We will give that a try tonight and see how it goes. They will bring the low-profile one, but it's only a 3 inch difference. Seriously - with technology being what it is, how thick do these things have to get???
Now we only need boots for me and some other basic winter clothes. Not bad! Oh yeah, winter tires too. and a block heater for the car....
10 ways the neighbours frustrate me
1. right now (10:30 at night) they are playing piano. actually, they aren't playing, but rather the kids are banging on it.
2. their dog smells. and sheds. his hair is always all over the laundry room....yuck. (and I like dogs!)
3. they cook yukky smelling food. everything smells like onions and hotdogs...
4. their kids are up so late. usually it isn't quiet before 11 pm - even on school nights.
5. they smoke. mostly outside, but still...
6. see #5...add in that it's not just cigarettes. and it's while the kids are up and home. which leads me to:
7. I just don't get how they can raise kids like that. not to sound like I'm passing judgement, but it's really hard not to when we hear the hours they keep (dinner around 9 and bed close to midnight for a 3 and 7 year old)
8. they take our stuff. a laundry basket. and they keep taking our paper recycling bag.
9. they fill both garbage bins...so where are we supposed to put our garbage??
10. noise. they are loud. all the time.
*sigh* I can't wait to have our own place...where it's only us making the noise.
2. their dog smells. and sheds. his hair is always all over the laundry room....yuck. (and I like dogs!)
3. they cook yukky smelling food. everything smells like onions and hotdogs...
4. their kids are up so late. usually it isn't quiet before 11 pm - even on school nights.
5. they smoke. mostly outside, but still...
6. see #5...add in that it's not just cigarettes. and it's while the kids are up and home. which leads me to:
7. I just don't get how they can raise kids like that. not to sound like I'm passing judgement, but it's really hard not to when we hear the hours they keep (dinner around 9 and bed close to midnight for a 3 and 7 year old)
8. they take our stuff. a laundry basket. and they keep taking our paper recycling bag.
9. they fill both garbage bins...so where are we supposed to put our garbage??
10. noise. they are loud. all the time.
*sigh* I can't wait to have our own place...where it's only us making the noise.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Christmas has come...and gone
Wow, what a busy couple of days! Christmas was great. I'm sad it's over, but also glad we can now focus on what's upcoming in our lives.
Christmas Eve found us at the mall...crazy, no? We had to pick up the kids photos - and it went mostly well. Isaac was tired though, and was on the verge of a melt-down the entire time. Glad we were in and out quick! Rob wanted me to drop him off downtown so he could buy me a birthday gift. Got home with the kids, then got our goodie bags ready for everyone with Isaac's *help*. He had a late nap, which I really needed him to have. I was done :)
Met the in-laws for dinner at White Spot. (I'll really miss that place when we go...). Couldn't believe how good Isaac was there - especially considering we had appies before dinner. Well, with Poppy to play with....kept him happy. I didn't get too much time to really visit though, keeping a lid on the kids. Not that it was really hard! Then off to church....
Isaac was really restless during the Children's focus. Couldn't blame the guy - it just went on and on. Way too much talking for the little ones, especially for Christmas Eve. Roll eyes. All in all, the service was pretty good for us. I had a moment near the end of the service though. Our last Christmas without Rob having to work. Last Christmas with our families. Got a little teary. Got over it though...too easy to give in and get sad. Home and to bed.
Christmas morning started nicely at 8:30. Love when kids don't know better than to sleep in! Not much to open at home, which was really nice. Quiet and simple morning. Rob gave me my birthday gifts though - think our no gift policy was hard on him! Then again, the gifts (new sling and diaper bag - pink!) were really useful. Then off to the in-laws for brunch and gifts. Did I mention gifts? There were lots! We asked for pretty much nothing, but got so much. I am feeling totally saturated by them. Isaac got great bed linens, handcrafted by Lyn. So nice! Lots of toys for both kids, clothes too. Norah's are all too small though - well, they will fit but she is so close to the next size. Darn kids growing so well and all ;) Isaac still isn't too into gifts, which is nice. Just hard work opening them all for him! I got a new blender! Rob, a clergy shirt. Can't believe he's really going to need those soon....Never thought I would be so happy to see a new appliance. Great brunch made by Valerie. So glad I got the recipies she used - can't wait to use them myself.
Home for a rest...sort of. No nap for Isaac. Not sure if he's giving them up or what, but it's really annoying because he becomes a total bear by 6pm. Oh well. Then off to mom's.
Isaac totally killed us when we got there. He was dancing around mom's hallway, until he heard my dad's voice. Then he took off running into her place, dropping his jacket and sweater on the way, squealing the whole time. So funny. Mom, Rob and I were totally laughing. Crazy kid. More gifts. We are spoiled.
Great dinner. Nice to see my sister, dad, mom and Nanny (GG to the kids). My uncle Bob even phoned and talked to me. Another person warning me that SK is cold.
All in all, great way to spend Christmas. Filled the trunk twice with stuff. Not sure how we will move it all, but still great. Actually, it was great to get things we needed this year. Kept thinking how next year things will be so different....
Christmas Eve found us at the mall...crazy, no? We had to pick up the kids photos - and it went mostly well. Isaac was tired though, and was on the verge of a melt-down the entire time. Glad we were in and out quick! Rob wanted me to drop him off downtown so he could buy me a birthday gift. Got home with the kids, then got our goodie bags ready for everyone with Isaac's *help*. He had a late nap, which I really needed him to have. I was done :)
Met the in-laws for dinner at White Spot. (I'll really miss that place when we go...). Couldn't believe how good Isaac was there - especially considering we had appies before dinner. Well, with Poppy to play with....kept him happy. I didn't get too much time to really visit though, keeping a lid on the kids. Not that it was really hard! Then off to church....
Isaac was really restless during the Children's focus. Couldn't blame the guy - it just went on and on. Way too much talking for the little ones, especially for Christmas Eve. Roll eyes. All in all, the service was pretty good for us. I had a moment near the end of the service though. Our last Christmas without Rob having to work. Last Christmas with our families. Got a little teary. Got over it though...too easy to give in and get sad. Home and to bed.
Christmas morning started nicely at 8:30. Love when kids don't know better than to sleep in! Not much to open at home, which was really nice. Quiet and simple morning. Rob gave me my birthday gifts though - think our no gift policy was hard on him! Then again, the gifts (new sling and diaper bag - pink!) were really useful. Then off to the in-laws for brunch and gifts. Did I mention gifts? There were lots! We asked for pretty much nothing, but got so much. I am feeling totally saturated by them. Isaac got great bed linens, handcrafted by Lyn. So nice! Lots of toys for both kids, clothes too. Norah's are all too small though - well, they will fit but she is so close to the next size. Darn kids growing so well and all ;) Isaac still isn't too into gifts, which is nice. Just hard work opening them all for him! I got a new blender! Rob, a clergy shirt. Can't believe he's really going to need those soon....Never thought I would be so happy to see a new appliance. Great brunch made by Valerie. So glad I got the recipies she used - can't wait to use them myself.
Home for a rest...sort of. No nap for Isaac. Not sure if he's giving them up or what, but it's really annoying because he becomes a total bear by 6pm. Oh well. Then off to mom's.
Isaac totally killed us when we got there. He was dancing around mom's hallway, until he heard my dad's voice. Then he took off running into her place, dropping his jacket and sweater on the way, squealing the whole time. So funny. Mom, Rob and I were totally laughing. Crazy kid. More gifts. We are spoiled.
Great dinner. Nice to see my sister, dad, mom and Nanny (GG to the kids). My uncle Bob even phoned and talked to me. Another person warning me that SK is cold.
All in all, great way to spend Christmas. Filled the trunk twice with stuff. Not sure how we will move it all, but still great. Actually, it was great to get things we needed this year. Kept thinking how next year things will be so different....
Friday, December 24, 2004
first entry
I figure that this blog will be our way of keeping track of our lives and what is going on in them. Not that we are exciting people by any stretch....
It's almost Christmas Eve. I just finished our baking. This year we are giving everyone baking and photos of the kids. Not doing much for our kids, they get so much from family...and we would only have to move it anyway!
It's strange to think that this will be our last Christmas in Vancouver for at least a few years. Given Rob's job, it's not likely that we will be back over the holidays either. *sigh* We're really excited about moving, but knowing we will probably miss big holidays is hard.
The days are really busy right now. So many things to accomplish. Figuring out what we need to get, if it's easier to get here, or easier to move on the truck. Getting quotes on the move - every moving company has such different standards for stuff too - dressers unpacked vs. left with clothes in. The woman who came today was over 1/2 hour late...don't think that bodes well for getting our business!
Got Isaac winter boots. That was fun...ok, I'm lying. He must be his father's son, takes a lot to get him to try on shoes. ;) I was suprised at how NOT busy the mall was, but then again, we were totally relaxed about being there and had the boy in the stroller. Thanks to our landlord for dropping off coupons for McD's ice cream cones, kept the boy occupied. Now for getting us boots!
I should really be in bed, but every night I seem to get a second (or fourth) wind. There is always something to think about, or research, or make lists about. Me and my lists. I'm so glad Rob puts up with them! I need to go to bed in 10 minutes or so - long day again. Finally picking up the kid's photos - that means actually going to a mall again. The plan is to get there by 10 am when they open, then out by 10:30! Wish me luck!
It's almost Christmas Eve. I just finished our baking. This year we are giving everyone baking and photos of the kids. Not doing much for our kids, they get so much from family...and we would only have to move it anyway!
It's strange to think that this will be our last Christmas in Vancouver for at least a few years. Given Rob's job, it's not likely that we will be back over the holidays either. *sigh* We're really excited about moving, but knowing we will probably miss big holidays is hard.
The days are really busy right now. So many things to accomplish. Figuring out what we need to get, if it's easier to get here, or easier to move on the truck. Getting quotes on the move - every moving company has such different standards for stuff too - dressers unpacked vs. left with clothes in. The woman who came today was over 1/2 hour late...don't think that bodes well for getting our business!
Got Isaac winter boots. That was fun...ok, I'm lying. He must be his father's son, takes a lot to get him to try on shoes. ;) I was suprised at how NOT busy the mall was, but then again, we were totally relaxed about being there and had the boy in the stroller. Thanks to our landlord for dropping off coupons for McD's ice cream cones, kept the boy occupied. Now for getting us boots!
I should really be in bed, but every night I seem to get a second (or fourth) wind. There is always something to think about, or research, or make lists about. Me and my lists. I'm so glad Rob puts up with them! I need to go to bed in 10 minutes or so - long day again. Finally picking up the kid's photos - that means actually going to a mall again. The plan is to get there by 10 am when they open, then out by 10:30! Wish me luck!
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