Thursday, April 27, 2006

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...

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

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....

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

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::