I'd say the holiday season is more busy but really it's always this busy. What a balance between family, friends, and fun. The coolest thing happened today, after Hannah painted, she went and got her stool that she uses in the bathroom and put it below the bathroom sink and washed her hands. That was crazy! Then she asked for a towel to dry them on. Ok, my daughter is more polite than I.
The past few days are a blur! The only constant is that Hannah asks for presents now everday. Nice.
So what's been shaking? Last Friday I headed to Julie's for a playdate where there were tons more kids than adults - a very scary situation! Hannah of course made friends with the older girl. At one point the older kids were in the playhouse yelling at the younger kids calling them monsters. So cute to see the older ones band together in unison. In the afternoon we headed to Ced's work family xmas party - kinda of lame so we headed to Jen's which we stayed at and Ced came and we all had Gabriel's. Yummy! Then it was off to the Casino ... mwah - I wasn't let in because I had rips in my pants! For the love of god. So it was off to the Hearth & Crown.
Saturday we headed to Ced's parents - the kids have a blast but boy do they make a mess!!! In the afternoon we divided and conquered the kids and I got a lot of the shopping done. Then at night Ced went to the Sens game and I went out with Angie to see 4 Christmases - it was super funny!
On Sunday we lost our ball hockey game - BUT - I SCORED!! YAHOO!! Then as the nice wife I am I came home and took the kids out so Ced could sleep. Ha ha - the Roger's guy came to fix our cable so no sleep to be had! In the afternoon the Kemp's came over and we had a gift exchange - lucky kids! I also debuted my Indian Butter Chicken dish that I made from scratch - lesson - do not substitute lime for lemon juice. It don't work :(
Monday it was preschool for Hannah and Jakey and I cleaned at home during. At night it was off to volleyball - still haven't lost a game! Yihaa.
Yesterday Jen & I took turns watching the kids while the other tending to errands/appointments. Before you knew it it was time for the BTI Party (Jen) and dinner with the family (me). So craziness - Jakey & Hannah were INCREDIBLE at the restaurant again! I don't know why/how they do it but I was so proud. I ate like a normal person - I really should go back on weight watchers. Maintaining this 140lbs is tough.
Today we had the KCNS Christmas Party! What fun - although Jakey was a little under the weather (I had to wake him at 8:45am from a nap he was taking to go). Jakey, at 6:30am, BUSTED through his door - on which I have a safety lock on. He's nuts!
Then this afternoon the quite time turned into Food Basics, Farmboy, Bulk Barn, Thai Grocery Store, and Starbucks. Then I cooked 2 portions of Indian Butter Chicken from scratch, 2 portions of the the Chinese Beef and Brocolli from scratch, and 2 portions of the Thai Mushroom soup from scratch. After dinner I took the kids out for a walk to see the lights on the houses and a play in the snow! I know that it probably wasn't the smartest but once in a while it can't hurt.
Now I'm blogging. And cold from making snow angels with no snow suit one :(
Cheers,
Sharon
You are the bestest Mommy!! Snow angels with no suit on?! Plus I love the idea of taking the kids for a walk to see the lights...I was thinking of doing that with Sadie...except wait, we live in an apt and no one puts up lights...hmm...maybe I'll drive to the good neighborhoods instead! Miss you - love all the photos - looking fabulous at 140 girl! xo
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