Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Been there done that, got the hat

So we went to go and visit my parents for a couple of days and while we were there we took our trip to the Toronto Zoo. The weather was fantastic, not too hot, the sun was behind the clouds most of the day. We managed to tour the whole zoo, only leaving out a few buildings that we missed. Jersey likes to sleep in her bed to go to sleep so by the afternoon she was ready to lie down and the afternoon was a bit trying. Dan finally ended up getting her to sleep for a bit while Nikyla and I road the camel and did the Zellers Kids Zone, although the splash pad was closed but looked awesome. We went in burrowed holes like the prarie dogs,
played around in the beaver dam
and Nikyla was even taken away by a giant beetle!
Just to name a few things we did and that was there. It is a great zoo however at Nikyla's age I think petting zoos are just as good and half the price.

Our ride home

Monday, June 26, 2006

My prayer have been answered

Ok I got one of the best phone calls tonight. A nursery school mom is taking her kids out of daycare for 1 year, she will tell the sitter this tomorrow and I just happen to need a sitter for 1 year, this works out perfect, n'est pas? I asked about the daycare provider and she comes with excellent references. She has other kids there, which I was hoping for a bit because I wanted Nikyla to still have that social aspect, not only at Nursery school but at the sitters as well and gives her and Jersey someone else to play with besides each other. I liked what the mother had to say to me about the sitter and that she wants to put her kids back in with that sitter after 1 year, makes my mind a bit more at ease with the whole leaving your kids with someone else. SO I just need her to call me tomorrow and say I have an opening, I hope she has no one else on the list ahead of me, she told me that there has been other people inquiring. I was getting kinda worried since I start work in 4 weeks...eek, it is coming on quickly!
Speaking of work, I was talking with a friend today about going back to work and she had asked how I felt about that. Made me think... I do like working, I like using what is left of my brain and not being 'on call' for 24-7, however in that same breath, I have loved being off on mat leave this time, I think more than last. I have a few other friends off with me at the same time and we usually meet up about once a week. I have met mom's in the same town as me and we have had playdates, Nikyla has been in Nursery school and gymnastics and I just have really enjoyed being off with both of the kids. I guess that is why this year has flown by...

These are the days of our lives

So usually every afternoon I have my quite time to go on the computer or relax and/or watch Days of our Lives. Now if anyone watches this soap they know it is going through a phase where you just want to turn it off cause nothing is really happening or it is just getting really annoying. But yes, the loyal fan that I am, I have watched it as long as I can remember (my dad use to watch it)and I will keep watching it. Plus, really nothing happens in my life that compares to a soap, thankfully, I have friends for that aspect.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

See you soon

So it's hard for me to imagine having a 3 year old, let alone having a 3 year old that has just finished her first year of Nursery school. I remember the first time I dropped her off, I thought, what should I do now? For only about a month she use to cling to me and a couple times cried then soon she came to just run in and I would say, can I have a kiss bye. I feel she has really benefited from it, so we have enrolled her to go again next year. The teachers at the school are phenomenal and I think it makes a world of difference to not only to the children but to us as a parents, knowing our children are learning in such a comfortable, fun, worry-free environment.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Figures

Just as I am at one of the best moments of Jersey's life, she takes a turn. Finally after we got diagnosed with GERD and I think Jersey will finally sleep peacefully and well, she has the side effects... She has diarrhea, bloating and cramping and after talking to my lifesavor of a friend she told me that it is the Sorbital, the sweetener in it that gives Jersey the side effects. I can't believe after waiting for sooo long to get someone to listen to me, she finally gets diagnosed and then has bad side effects. I feel so bad for this little girl! Thankfully we have an appointment tomorrow morning at 9:20am with the pediatrician again and hopefully we can get something else as opposed to the Ranitidine. I hope she feels some sort of relief soon.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

Lesson learned

About a week or so ago Nikyla learnt how exactly to open up the doors, she knew before but lacked the ability to actually turn and pull at the same time. So I am going to go to go and get the latches that I can attach to the top of the doors. However at the time we were leaving to go somewhere and Nikyla opened the door and proceeded to go outside, I was still inside getting Jersey and I ready to head out. I yelled for Nikyla a couple of times and she finally came around and said yeah mom. I said can you please come in here, I need to talk to you. She came in and I said Nikyla you can't go out the doors without me....what would you do if a stranger walked up to you? She looked at me blankly, I said if a stranger or someone you don't know walks up to you scream as loud as you can for me ok... She then proceeded to cry and said mommy I don't want anyone to take me away from you, my heart broke! I said no no honey I am just letting you know what to do if someone comes over to you... needless to say my efforts to try and teach Nikyla about strangers didn't go over so well. So I guess she isn't entirely ready yet for that talk yet, I felt so bad!

Thursday, June 15, 2006

I like it when I am right!!

Ok so a couple of things happened today. First off we went to the pediatricians and he confirmed what my friend told me Jersey has had since birth, reflux. My bonehead of a regular Dr wouldn't agree I am sure, he thinks I am crazy to be thinking that there is or was something wrong. I have been having her checked out since birth, I kept saying I think that something is bothering her and he kept saying nope nothing wrong and dismissing me...I wasn't happy, until finally he said to me I think she is fine and you should just let her cry it out, I will refer you to a Pediatrician and when he tells you everything is fine then will you let her cry it out?.. So now she is taking baby Zantac and is doing excellent tonight so far, fingers crossed! I know it might take a bit BUT I see a bit of a change even with the one dose. So I am VERY excited about that, knowing I might get more sleep very soon.
Second, I had a feeling Jersey was teething for the past couple of weeks and I finally saw one pop through today! Her incisors are on their way in. Hopefully now she will stop biting my shirts and shoulders when I am holding her...although she thinks it is hilarious, little devil that she is.
She waves, like a queen I might add. The Dr waved at her today and she waved back to my astonishment, the waving isn't new but the waving on command is... good girl, now just to work on the speaking command.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Mayhem & Milestones

Ok so Jersey who just turned 9 months a couple of days ago has hit a many of milestones over the course of the past month. She has learnt to crawl, but she wasnts to stand more than anything, so running into her getting into her crib and getting all excited because in that place is where she can stand, all by herself. She seems very proud and happy about that, which is fantastic, however it was trying for a while to put her down to sleep. Ah, sleep, she has sleep issues, she doesn't like to stay sleeping, hoping she will catch on soon that it is the best when you get a good night sleep. She claps, waves and laughs a lot, coos and is smiley, all very cutesy things. Anything her big sister is playing with or is interested in Jersey is interested in, I have a hunch that might never change. Somedays I can't wait for her to be able to talk to me and other times I just love the stage she is at and never want her to grow up anymore!
Nikyla turned 3 last month, THREE I have a 3 year old. Hard for me to imagine, time just flies by so quickly.... It seems like just yesterday we were planning our May long weekend bbq party at our house and boom my water breaks the day before and we have to call everyone and cancel but ended up with the best party ever with a new member. Nikyla like I mentioned in my earlier post, is an awesome big sister and love attention. She plays dress up, role plays, dances, sings, all the wonderful girly things. We never went through the terrible 2's so I am wondering if I will get hit with the terrible 3's... So far, knock on wood, I am so lucky thus far.
Here is Jersey

Here is Nikyla

Summertime

Ok so as the Summertime is hitting us, I have stopped to think about what exactly are we going to do or how are we going to fit it all in.... We are on our way to the Toronto Zoo next week, I am very excited for. Then probably the rest of the time going between my parents place, Storyland, visiting the Beach and splash pads around Ottawa, playdates and the cottage, nice and relaxing until I start work at the end of July... which I am not looking forward to but who does, right. At least the hours are great 8:30-3:30 and they are flexible too, which is such a bonus for me.

Monday, June 12, 2006

You couldn't have asked for a better big sister

I get a dose everyonce in a while of how great Nikyla is with Jersey. If Jersey grabs Nikyla hair or skin or pinches, Nikyla just says no Jersey or mom help. Nikyla plays with her and shares and gives her her favorite thing to help Jersey feel better. What a great big sister she is!

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Title

I couldn't even think of a title to come up with. I was reading a blog before and it made me think... I always thought that when people grew up and got married, had kids life would be 'right'. I grew up basically in a safe bubble, nice house, great parents with 2 good jobs, church every Sunday, not a worry in the world, I was on easy street. Then I got a big dose or reality, moved out at 19 to go to school. Then years later I meet my future husband and think once we get married all doubts about anything will be done... But marriage is hard work and I am in for it, I have a wonderful husband and just know we are so well suited. Anyhow, I wasn't sure what I was in or am in for.... but I am here to write about it.

Friday, June 09, 2006

Introduction

I have been thinking about starting my own blog for a little while. Going and putting my life and my familys personal details on the internet.... So why do we do it? Why do I want to do it. I don't know but I think it's an online journal of life and we/I sometimes need to vent, seek information or help and it is easier to take in writing or from strangers... So here I go...

I'll start with when I think I started my 'grown up' life. I got married in the Dominican Republic in 2002, ah it was beautiful there and a beautiful 9 days. We had 27 other people come along with us and it was the best vacation and I hope we can have another one again... sometime. When we got back my husband, Dan and I decided the time was right to start a family since we had just bought a house. Our first daughter, Nikyla was born in May 2003. It was the best thing that had ever happened to me. I love being a mom! After a year I went back to work and we knew we didn't want to have our kids too far apart so just over 2 years later along came girl number 2, Jersey, born in September 2005.
And pretty much that takes us, in very short form, to the present....
Jersey just turned 9 months and I have to go to work in just about 2 months, I am not looking forward to it. Mainly because I am nervous of taking over my friends job, it is a job for a 1 year term, not a life long career and I want to go in work my hours and get out and get back to our kids. I am sure all my worries will be put to reast once I start and get settled, I hope. We plan on having #3 just after Jersey turns 2. I do like the idea of them being about 2 years apart, ideally.
Well that is about enough for a start I think... More tomorrow, I have a 9 month old that doesn't like to sleep through the night still.. Till tomorrow... *night*