The fat lady has sung....

I have not nursed Leah in over 48 hours.....

The "girls" have gone into semi-retirement...

She seems to be taking it well, I however, am not really emotionally ready for it...but it was time to let go...I deserve a break...for a few more weeks anyways...


Another week that flew by....Doug and Hallie had a good start to the school year, it will take a few more weeks to settle into routine. Hallie is in a split class with grade 3, so I am not sure how that is going to work, I figure it will either be a good thing or very bad...

We got some exciting news this week..good friends of ours are expecting a baby in April! I am so excited...I hope its a girl so I can unload all this pink stuff!

See these....



They are green chilies....from my garden!

Woot!

I have a ton, and also some Jalapeno peppers too...I'm thinking fresh salsa with our tomatoes..yum!

Hope everyone has a great week!

I have a question....

What is the point of the male species?


Besides the ability to make babies and open jars...really...do they have a purpose?

Wait, maybe this....




Thats about it I'm afraid....maybe yours has more talents than mine....

Busy week....

I can not believe it is Sunday....already!


A few highlights....


Hallie had her dentist appointment on Monday-no cavities to report, and we were told to expect that she will need braces in 2-3 years...no big surprise, she has my teeth and I think I was 12 when I had mine put on....

Took the girls and Candace (neighbor) to Crystal Palace on Wednesday....they all had fun, it was tiring for me, and to be honest I wanted to leave as soon as I got there...but I held on...4 hours we were there...ugh...my feet and legs were super swollen by the time we got home....last trip for awhile!


Here is a few short clips from their adventure.....




Leah wanted to wander around everywhere....and I am positive she would have left us










The train, if you can remember we took Leah on this on our March break visit, I think she enjoyed it more this time....







Are you surprised as I am to see Hallie on bumper cars....I never thought she would get on, timid little mouse that she is, but I think Candace convinced her.....she had a blast!

And I ended the week with a quiet evening to myself on Friday...Doug took the girls to his uncle's cottage for a BBQ....and can you also believe this is Hallie swimming in a lake....we are all so proud of her and I think this summer has been a real turning point for her, she has done so much and has really come out of her shell....my girl is growing up *wipes tears*

Doug starts school on Tuesday and Hallie on Wednesday...it will be just Leah and I home in the days now.....for a few more months.....big changes coming....


Am I ready?
Can I do this?


Stay tuned....

Meet the new Granny Clampett...

Hallie and Candace were playing dress up grannies tonight....they were hilarious!

I do have longer video, but I really do not feel comfortable posting other people's children on the internet...

Leah enjoying a timbit!

This is the last week Hallie is home on summer vacation, so I am trying to get everything done...school clothes, lunch items, Dr/Dentist appointments....

But I do love September, getting back into routine, the cooler weather...baby is coming soon! I am going to ask to be induced the last week of October, hopefully on a Friday as Doug can not miss too much school, and fingers crossed this baby will not have a long NICU stay and we can come home asap, I really do not want to miss the girls and Halloween!

Wishing you all a great week!

Whoa Nellie!

"Ridin’ a Horse is like dancing, you gotta feel the rhythm and move with it"- Unknown cowboy








We are getting our ass kicked by hurricane Bill here, so I am just waiting for the power to go out...should not be long now....

"Lady put down that coffee..."

The pregnancy police.....they are out there and gave me my 1st infraction!

I went into Timmy Ho's the other night to get myself a medium iced coffee...I had to wait for it to be made, so I am standing with some other people who I also assume are waiting for their food.. etc, anyways.. my drink is called, the lady working is older and gives me the 3rd degree..

"did you order the medium iced coffee?"
Yes.
"Is it for you"
Yes.
"caffeine is bad in pregnancy"

Yes, this coming from someone who probably in her day was allowed a glass of brandy every night

I wanted to ask her why if she had her medical degree was she working in Tim Horton's...

I've been ordering iced coffees all summer, and have gotten the stink eye a few times but she is the 1st to comment..

That reminds me of Doug's birthday party, I had a sip of his beer and one guest looked at me as if I had just killed a baby kitten

It really yanks my chain when people criticise what pregnant women eat or drink...I am sure most of us check with our Dr's about our diet...its not like I was buying a carton of cigs and chugging on a bottle of Jack Daniels....

Oh, and just so you all know...I am allowed up to 300mg of caffeine a day...a medium coffee from Tim's has 100mg...

I should have ordered the large...

Walk this way...

Quick update...

It is very hot here, and with having my own bulit in little heater...I am SUFFERING, swollen and SUFFERING...and am acting like a miserable bitch with everyone...they will get over it....


I think the heat is also getting to the kids....Leah fell asleep in her highchair yesterday....








Hallie has moved into the pool



And....drum roll please.....

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Leah has really finally started walking this week...






Yay Leah! I think the best part of Leah walking is how excited Hallie was/is, she is really proud of her little sister....thos are the mama moments I love!