I did it...and I'm not sure how happy I am...

So we finally broke down and put a tv in Eliza's bedroom. She is only 4 years old and I see no point in her having her own tv. But, ever since she was 2 she will not fall asleep in her own room. Right after Max was born, she got a very bad bladder infection and was so sick so we put her in bed with us. BIG MISTAKE! That was over 2 years ago and she is still in our bed. And her little skinny body takes up the most space too! Chris and I said we would put a tv in there (without cable...does that make it better?) so she could watch a movie and fall asleep to it. Well we did it last night and it actually worked. She fell asleep at her usual time with the tv on, but in her own room. I was happy and felt guilty at the same time. I did have a tv in my room growing up and I turned out somewhat normal, right?!
Anyways, she did shuffle her little body quietly into our room around 3 in the morning and plopped herself right between my legs (very comfortable, let me tell you) but Chris and I got to go to bed and finally spoon again. Haven't done that in a while. Maybe this means more "mommy & daddy" time and we can practice for baby #3. Wait...What?!?!

Kiddy Crafts!

Going through my new year's to do list and I have already checked off a few things. Some are ongoing, like doing more crafts & hand-on activites with my kids. Yesterday was a great day for that. It snowed like crazy so we played in it, made snow slushies and made paper mache bowls. The bowls turned out pretty cool, we may start a family business!!!

Gripe of the Day

I normally consider myself a pretty patient & positive person and I don't like to bitch too much, but...Why is it everytime I go to Tim Hortons and ask for a PLAIN Bagle, just plain...they have to ask if I want it toasted, sliced or with cream cheese?!?! Come on Moron! I said plain, do you need a dictionary?! Just stick your little hand into the bin, grab a plain bagel and stick it in a bag. It is not that hard!!!
Ahhh, I feel so much better!

Let the good times roll...

Thought it was about time to introduce Eliza to the wonderful world of bowling. What fun! I like to bowl... once a year or so. Chris asked if I wanted to join a Ma & Pa league again (we were in one before children). Like I said, I like to bowl...once a year or so, not every week, when you have to wait your turn cause someone on your team is at the bar or in the bathroom. You get the idea.

ANYWAYS, this post was to be about Eliza and her first bowling experience. She was so cute in those bowling shoes. She got a 99 her first game, but quickly got too bored for another game. Now obviously Chris had a hand in helping her get such a good score, but who cares, she potty shotted (is that a word?) that ball like a champ!!!

So the 2nd day of the new year and we have already done something fun as a family (minus Max because there is no way in hell he would stay in our area, he'd be all over the ally!). I said the new year would be full of new adventures & creative ideas and we are well on our way!!

Enjoy some pics!