Intentions

I keep intending to post about other things, but who can resist taking pictures of this little honey pie. And since I don't get a chance too often these days to post, I use what I have.


Here she is at her favorite play spot these days, the tupperware cupboard. So many things to entertain!


Just having too much fun in the bath with Dad! She is such a doll, so inquisitive and so willing to try everything new. We lucked out! Of course it is the exceptional parenting that is really to credit for such an great kid! (wink)




There is the obligatory eating shot. This one is her attempting to conquer a teething bicuit and although it looks like it is getting the better of her, she won in the end.



And finally, my new favorite shot. Usually I put her in a onesie, but on this day she had soaked it and so as we were staying in I just threw on a t-shirt. Well, what a new experience! Being able to pull up on her shirt was so much fun she ended up pulling off one of the all time great hockey moves on herself. She was sitting in the middle of her blanket, shirt over, head flipping back and forth, saying Ahh Ahhh AHH. I just started to laugh and that is when she fell over. Phil thinks the funniest thing about this shot is that I took the time to go and get the camera and take the picture before I came to her rescue. BAD MAMA, BAD! But so funny!

As for the rest of our lives.... what rest of our lives. She is it! Not that I am complaining though. I will hopefully make it down to the new craft room some time soon. Sad that it is finally there and I don't get to use it very often. Although I do have a few things on the go and am loving that I don't have to clean them up.

We had another meeting of Knaughty Knitters this past Monday, and I got to go sans Eme. It was such a different experience. I didn't have to wear a nursing bra and I got to put on hoopy earings! Ah the little things in life! Phil said she was great and went down no problem. So nice, look out Phil, Mama's got her groove back! I managed to fix a hole in a darling little sweater that I used to wear when I was little, so that Eme can wear it too. I think I will have to make an embellishment to cover the darning job though. A few flowers perhaps.

It was lovely to get to start and finish a conversation. Although I must admit that I had a few panic moments re: diaper changes and feeding times, thinking that I was forgetting to tend to the mistress, but then realizing she wasn't there. Sorry to all of the Aunties who wanted a love!

I must go as we are hosting the Thursday walking group, and I must put on airs. Removing the cat hair from every fabric surface, picking the puffed rice from every nook and cranny, preparing the healthy and not so healthy home made snacks - generally becoming the super mommy that I know I can be! Actually they are great and wouldn't care either way, but there is something about people coming over for the first time that makes you want to put your best foot forward.

Hugs till next time...

As promised......

here we are at the ferry terminal















Here is darling Eme in her bonnet















the lemon meringue pie (made and photo taken by my sis)















ready for her close up















Eme and her cousin Osha (who loves to have a hold any chance she gets)















I am just about to partake of my current guilty pleasure...America's Next Top Model, coming in the Canadian version May 31st - are you ready Canada?

This is the side of me I am not proud of, but I am learning to embrace. Love thy self and all that is encompasses, even if it includes crappy TV.

XO

What a weekend.

A belated Happy Easter to all of you who I didn't see over the weekend. It sounds as if all were well fed and entertained over the holiday. I know we were.

We left on Friday morning to go to Saltspring Island to visit my parents and brother. My sister, Anna, came with and we had an uneventful travelling day. We arrived around noon and had a great visit, followed by our Easter dinner, as not everyone could make it on the traditional day. Lamb, roasted potatoes, kale and leeks, carrots, and lemon meringue pie a la Anna for dessert. So tasty. We, like so many, were washed out on Saturday. This was particularily annoying as it was the first Saturday market of the season, and it was hard to enjoy while getting drenched. Ah West Coast weather is so unpredictable. I spent a good amount of time being cold as I had only packed sunny weather clothes.

Sunday morning we headed to Victoria to visit with FIL's family and then home by 6 ish. It was nice to get in a quick visit. The best part was Eme's laugh. Phil's mom mamaged to get Eme going in a full on laughing fit. This is not the first time she has managed this. What is your secret Gran? She was laughing so much she had tears in her eyes, and so did we. This has got to be the best sound in the world. I wish I could bottle it, it would be the best medicine ever!

Yesterday was great, lots of yard work and gardening, sun and a visit from a friend. It felt like a Sunday (my favorite day of the week incidentally).

As an unfortunate addition, it seems that our little one has come down with a cold. She was a bit feverish last night, and was wakeful through the night. She is on her second nap of the day and it is only 12:19. Poor thing. Amazing to me is how good she is even when she is feeling like crap. A little cranky, but mostly just wants some love. Who can blame her.

Pictures to come of more weekend fun, when I manage to find them....

Polka Dot Eme

She is just too cute sometimes. My little sweet darling girl.

Always entertaining and learning. Thinking and observing.

Laughing and making us laugh. She is pure joy!

We shall cherish these times with you my sweet pea, and I know you will bring us many more!

::Love you::

Making a DIFFERENCE...

We just returned from participating in the Supercities MS Walk for the cure, what a great way to spend the morning. As a team we raised over $1000, $1235 actually. Thanks to all of you who helped us make a difference. We felt amazing being able to give over that much in donations. The top team raised $10,000 and the top individual $8500, YIKES! We have something to strive for as a target for next year.

The weather was misty, not too bad all in all, and there was a pretty good turn out. As a group we raised over $45,ooo today and there are still other pledges to come in and other walks happening. Well done everyone. What a cute little team!

These are a few shots of some amazing cards that Eme was given by a friend of my Mom's. Thanks Babs. They are all of birds with numbers. Each card depicting a different kind of bird. They are composed of water colour paints, pencil drawing and fabric. They are so beautiful. Despite the fact that I am generally an anti-border kind of gal, I put them up as a border in Eme's room for us to enjoy. The pictures below will give you and idea. I would go and take better images to show you, but Eme is sleeping right now, which is why I can post. Thus waking her up by taking pictues in her room seems counter productive. I will try to get better close up shots to show you the details.


I love how it all starts with one robin.
As for other bits to tell... we are off to Maplewood farms tomorrow morning with Cam, Zoe and Sarah. This should be very interesting for Eme. It will be her first time seeing animals other that dogs and cats. (Phil's mom is over tonight, and so she will be joining us.) It should be great. Keep your eyes peeled for entertaining photos of this to come, and hope for nice weather.

Also, we have decided to head over to Saltspring, a lovely little gulf island in the Pacific, for Easter. It will be a bit of a trick to get there and back with the ferries being mostly booked at this point, but it should work out ok. It will be well worth it I am sure. We will see most of my family and then detour to have a quick visit with Phil's fam in Victoria on the way home.

Other than that, I had a great sleep last night, probably due to the fabulous dinner my sister made us (and the couple of glasses of wine that accompanied). It is always lovely to have someone make you dinner. I don't care what it is... however it is hard to appreciate grilled cheese when someone has made you pork tenderloin with a cranberry chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and green salad followed by raspberry rhubarb pie and ice cream for dessert. Yum! I shall be spoiled for other things for a few days at least.

time flies...

::I can't believe it has been a week already since my last post. I must admit, now that the weather is nicer I am spending less time indoor and subsequently less time on the computer.
::I have been taking photos lately, but have gone back to my manual camera for a spell, something about getting the film in your hands and experiencing the waiting process again that seems vaguely romantic.
::I know I have said this before, but I really think Eme is teething now, REALLY! At least I am hoping that she is because it would be a nice way to explain the inexplicable crying out in the night, and mild rash around her mouth and sudden clingyness. This coupled with her having a little separation anxiety is making for a fun week. Not that I am officially complaining, because that would be wrong of me. She still is such a good girl and is very easy all things considered.
::Phil jokes that this might be our only one, because he doesn't see how it can get better than this. I fear he may be right. My theory, however, is that it would be wrong not to, as we could get another just like her!
::I have not been having very restful sleeps as of late. Not sure why, but am feeling a little anxious these days and actually had a nightmare the other night that caused me to call out in my sleep. BIZARRE! I don't know if I have ever done this before. I am trying to excercise lots to get rid of extra energy and eat well etc... but it isn't doing the trick. I get a few good hours a night, don't get me wrong, but not a full night, and I am a girl who likes her 8 hours at least.
Alas, I am off right now to try and meet a few fairies and get them to sprinkle a little dust in the eyes.

::PS it has been pointed out that my editing is rather shabby and I appologize for that and any errors I have made in the past and will make in future, perfection is not to be had when time is at a premium or fog is in the brain::