Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Firsts for everything....
Ross is off on his quick trip to Scotland for his Grandpas funeral and I am a single mom for 6 nights.
Unfortunately, Ross has missed a major 'first' in the life of our darling daughter. I thought maybe I should keep this news a secret and allow him to discover this magical moment for himself, but I am just so proud of her, I can hold it in. Well... I guess she couldn't hold it in either as she pooped in the tub tonight for the first time. Even more unfortunate that I was in with her, we had to drain the tub, wash the tub, refill the tub and then re-tub ourselves.
We are both fighting off a cold. I have a really sore throat and she is kind of snuffly too so it is good that we are getting an early night. Hopefully the dogs chill out as the Halloween fireworks are making them crazy and the cat is eggin' them on by doing wind sprints' around the house.
Unfortunately, Ross has missed a major 'first' in the life of our darling daughter. I thought maybe I should keep this news a secret and allow him to discover this magical moment for himself, but I am just so proud of her, I can hold it in. Well... I guess she couldn't hold it in either as she pooped in the tub tonight for the first time. Even more unfortunate that I was in with her, we had to drain the tub, wash the tub, refill the tub and then re-tub ourselves.
We are both fighting off a cold. I have a really sore throat and she is kind of snuffly too so it is good that we are getting an early night. Hopefully the dogs chill out as the Halloween fireworks are making them crazy and the cat is eggin' them on by doing wind sprints' around the house.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Immunizations
Madame had her 2 month immunizations yesterday. She screamed bloody murder for about 2 or 3 minutes whie we were int he room with the nurse and then she was all smiles once again.
After the injection the mothers are suppose to wait around in a 'calming room' to ensure that the babies do not have any adverse reactions to the meds. The 'calming room' is full of mothers trying to soothe their screaming babies..shushing and bouncing them around with great fury. By the time we entered into this room, Fiona was happy and smiling again and she seemed to get great joy out of watching these other babies cry out their pain...she even giggled at one poor fat and screaming little boy. We got out of there within minutes as I could see the other moms glaring at me; their envious eyes were mistakenly shooting out hatred towards us and I thought that room to be more dangerous than any reaction she may experience.
After the injection the mothers are suppose to wait around in a 'calming room' to ensure that the babies do not have any adverse reactions to the meds. The 'calming room' is full of mothers trying to soothe their screaming babies..shushing and bouncing them around with great fury. By the time we entered into this room, Fiona was happy and smiling again and she seemed to get great joy out of watching these other babies cry out their pain...she even giggled at one poor fat and screaming little boy. We got out of there within minutes as I could see the other moms glaring at me; their envious eyes were mistakenly shooting out hatred towards us and I thought that room to be more dangerous than any reaction she may experience.
Noni arrives
Noni, makes it back to Canada again to see the little one. She was thrown right into things as I decided to fill in a couple of days at Adventures Abroad. So today, we have left 'the Fionas' at home armed with Gripe water, diapers and milk. I suspect she might be ready for a glass of wine upon our return.
Photo taken upon our return... seems as though they have both fared well.
Photo taken upon our return... seems as though they have both fared well.
A visit from Eili, Taggart and Jaimie
So cute, they fed her a bottle and they were all just so dang cute !
Up on the farm
Fiona and I took our first road trip together. We really missed Ross, but I am sure glad we had the opportunity to visit Blackbird Farms for a couple of nights.
Fiona was pretty good in the car, she napped and chatted to the sky (which was all she could see out of her back window) When she fussed, I was able to reach around and pop a soother into her mouth and this made her temporarily happy. She is not very good with the soothers and they always fall out after a minute or two, and I was prepared for this happening. I had 8 soothers in the front seat and I would keep popping them in her mouth, by the time we go to about the 5th or 6th she was usually asleep or sometimes, I had to pull over, collect all 8 and start all over again.
When we hit the highway early Thursday morning, the sun was just rising as we hit the mountains past Chilliwack. The scenery was totally gorgeous, as the fog burned off over the farmers fields and the sun shone on the changing autumn leaves. The drive along the Hope-Princeton highway was almost euphoric it was so beautiful and we were pretty well the only car on the road, I felt the freedom that one wants to feel when roadtrippin'
2 great nights were spent with Corey, Colleen, Simon and Mia on the farm. I was so glad that we all got to bond with our cousins. Corey took Fiona and I to the market on Saturday mornin to sell his eggs. It was so great, watching all of the farmers set up their stands and get ready to flog all of their homemade/homegrown wares. Our eggs sold out immediately and we had lots of time to taste the treats at the market. Peach Gallettes, Cranberry and Orange Scones, foccacia bread, Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, homemade truffles....to heck with the fruit and veg, we stuck mostly to the baked goods !
Yes, it was a wonderful weekend with the car loaded with frozen chickens, eggs, fresh apple juice and fruit and veg from the market. Thanks Corey and Colleen, we will be back as soon as possible.
Fiona was pretty good in the car, she napped and chatted to the sky (which was all she could see out of her back window) When she fussed, I was able to reach around and pop a soother into her mouth and this made her temporarily happy. She is not very good with the soothers and they always fall out after a minute or two, and I was prepared for this happening. I had 8 soothers in the front seat and I would keep popping them in her mouth, by the time we go to about the 5th or 6th she was usually asleep or sometimes, I had to pull over, collect all 8 and start all over again.
When we hit the highway early Thursday morning, the sun was just rising as we hit the mountains past Chilliwack. The scenery was totally gorgeous, as the fog burned off over the farmers fields and the sun shone on the changing autumn leaves. The drive along the Hope-Princeton highway was almost euphoric it was so beautiful and we were pretty well the only car on the road, I felt the freedom that one wants to feel when roadtrippin'
2 great nights were spent with Corey, Colleen, Simon and Mia on the farm. I was so glad that we all got to bond with our cousins. Corey took Fiona and I to the market on Saturday mornin to sell his eggs. It was so great, watching all of the farmers set up their stands and get ready to flog all of their homemade/homegrown wares. Our eggs sold out immediately and we had lots of time to taste the treats at the market. Peach Gallettes, Cranberry and Orange Scones, foccacia bread, Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, homemade truffles....to heck with the fruit and veg, we stuck mostly to the baked goods !
Yes, it was a wonderful weekend with the car loaded with frozen chickens, eggs, fresh apple juice and fruit and veg from the market. Thanks Corey and Colleen, we will be back as soon as possible.
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