Archive for June, 2008

Potty Time

June 30, 2008 at 9:30 pm · Filed under Family Life ·Tagged ,

Today we had a breakthrough as M went poo poo on the potty for the first time!  She seemed really scared and wanted to get off and when I didn’t take her off she started to cry… until I started clapping and cheering and dancing, then she got into it and realized what she was doing was good. 

I’m really proud of her and I hope that this is the beginning of potty training, she’s such a good girl.

Today I also had a doctors appointment, I’m almost 21 weeks!  M had to come with me since I couldn’t get anyone to watch her due to the long weekend.  She behaved so well! I was worried she wouldn’t want the doctor to come near me or touch me since that happened before but she was great.  She sat in the chair in the doctors office and watched and played with wallet.  She was fantastic. 

M is quite shy lately.  I guess it’s a part of growing up but she wasn’t so shy before.  When someone other than myself or hubby or her grandma and grandpa, aunt or cousin talk to her she looks down and completely clams up.  No reaction at all and completely quiet.  She doesn’t even move.  Once they walk away from her or turn attention she’s back to her fun, playful, giggling self.  I’m not going to worry about it, she’ll open up when she’s ready.  It’s definitely not something to make an issue out of.

Really excited about the potty!

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I prefer boring

June 26, 2008 at 8:48 pm · Filed under Family Life

So far this has been a really eventful summer for me, but not in a good way.  First, my car gets broken into right in my own driveway.  Yes, the car has an alarm but it’s possible we didn’t hear it.  They didn’t take much which is the strange part.  I had a pair of sunglasses in the car, some change, M’s car seat (which they could have sold) and a stroller but the only thing they took was my ownership and insurance slip for the car.  An ID theft attempt, perhaps?

Next, our house was broken into in the middle of the day.  Again, not much was taken except my laptop (I really miss it) which I guess makes sense since they had to get what they could and leave quickly.  The saddest part about that is alot of M’s pictures were on that computer and although I have a lot of other pictures just the idea that some stranger can see all her pictures and knows that much about her is really disturbing to me.  The police said if they try to sell the laptop to a pawn shop they may be able to locate it but I’m not holding my breath.

Today I found out that my income tax return is lost in the mail and the Revenue Canada investigation will take months before it’s settled.  Great.

Did I do something to upset someone?  Is this karma of some kind?  I really hope not.  Maybe it’s just bad luck but if I sometimes think my life is boring since not much really happens, I’ll now prefer boring.

MATC

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It’s official

June 26, 2008 at 8:34 pm · Filed under Family Life

We’re having a boy!  I haven’t posted for a while because I’ve had the strangest week (more on that in another post) but I did find out that the little guy kicking away inside me is in fact a guy!  

As I stated before, my first preference would have been another girl,  not just for myself but mostly for M. In my opinion two of the same is a really nice way to go.  Brothers and sisters have a very different bond/relationship than brother/sister siblings.  It’s a different dynamic.  The girls can share clothes, talk about boys, have girls night out while the boys can do guy stuff but girl/boy relationships don’t have that same dynamic by nature.

Hubby is happy we’re having a boy, and I’m happy for him.  The hormonal structure of the house will change so now it’s 2 and 2.  It’ll be fun.  And so will be trying for a third. 

Does anyone else feel this way about having kids?  Is it ok to have preferences or should we just be happy that we can have children and the most we should hope for is their health.

MATC

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Boy or Girl

June 15, 2008 at 5:32 pm · Filed under Family Life ·Tagged , , ,

This Tuesday I find out if I’m having a boy or girl.  I know I’m supposed to say it doesn’t matter as long as it’s healthy but I think that goes without saying.  Of course I want a healthy baby as my first priority but is it ok for me to say that I’d like another girl.   I just do.  There is a sense of familiarity with it and a sense of close comfort, like an old best friend coming home.  It’s warm and exciting and close to the heart. 

For hubby I’d like a boy.  He has always been nothing short of absolutely amazing with our daughter but this time I think he’s ready for a boy.  It must be hard to be out numbered by women all the time, a boy would be nice and he’d love it.  

So Tuesday is the big day!  People often ask me why I want to know the sex and my answer is “Because I do!!”.  It’s such a personal preference.  I never ask someone why they don’t want to find out and how they can stand the suspense, it’s a personal choice and personal preference so just let it go!

I want to dream about it and envision how M will react to having a brother or sister and whether its a boy or girl makes a difference to me.  There are sister siblings and brother siblings and brother/sister siblings and all have a different dynamic and different relationship so I’d like imagine and daydream and I don’t want it all revealed in the delivery room.  I’d like a little more time so if I can find out, I want to know!!

And it’s not for the clothes (I have enough for boy or girl) or for the colour of the room (he/she will be in my room with a crib), it’s simply for curiousity and peace of mind.  Mental preparation and daydreaming. 

Tuesday.

MATC

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Lazy Day and some Dancing

June 12, 2008 at 12:30 pm · Filed under Family Life

Today was one of those rare days I don’t ever plan… doing nothing.  I woke up this morning with a sore through and barely able to talk.  Hubby got M when she woke up so I could rest a little before he left for work.  He changed her, dressed her and made her breakfast which gave me enough time to wake up and feel somewhat normal.  I have a really nice husband, I’m thankful for that.

The morning was very lazy.  M and I lounged around, had a snack, did some animal puzzles, played with Dora stickers and did some laundry (mostly me but M helped).  Then it was time for M’s nap so I decided to do some work while she napped and do something productive.  Until I remembered that I taped So You Think You Can Dance.  A new one.  The first night with the top 20.  So instead of working I ended up watching (and loving!) some really great dancing.  It’s a great show.  These young dancers are soooooo talented it makes me want to learn to dance.  Or learn something I can do really well.  It takes an incredible amount of discipline and commitment to do what these people do.  I’m inspired and in awe of them.  I’ve always loved dance and wish I had taken more of an interest in it when I was younger.  Maybe I can get M into it.  I hope she’ll try it and like it.  I don’t want to push her but I really think that dance is so beautiful and can add so much to a person’s life.  I hope she likes it.

So a part of me feels somewhat guilty for wasting a day and not doing much but sometimes when I have really busy days I dream of days like this.  No where to be, no deadlines, no appointments, so I think I’ll just enjoy it. Especially since M isn’t feeling 100% either. 

Tomorrow is another day.

MATC

 

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