By Matthew.
10. Try and grab the cord while Mommy talks on the phone.
9. Chew on my crib rail while watching the cat sitting on the window.
8. Pull the registers out of the floor as Mommy says "ta ta" for the 182nd time.
7. Play the big piano all by myself
6. Throw things off of my high chair. Watch Mommy pick them up. Repeat.
5. Cuddle with Mommy on the couch with my blankie
4. Push the buttons on the washing machine.
3. Throw clothes out of the washing machine while Mommy puts them in.
2. Open and close the cupboard. Walk to the next one. Open and close again.
1. Play with MY phone (a real phone I might add). Over and over and over and
over and over and over again!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
We had a nice Easter
We're back at home now! We had a nice week long vacation in Edmonton and then Saskatoon. Darren came back on the weekend and Matthew and I flew back yesterday.
We got a chance to see all of Matthew's grandparents, aunts and uncles and of course got lots of home cooking! Matthew is sure going to miss Grandma's chicken noodle soup!
We are taking it easy the rest of the week.
Below is a poem that I came across and thought I would share:
Wonderful Ways to Love a Child:
Give your presence. Laugh, dance and sing together.
Listen from heartspace. Encourage. Understand.
Call them love names. Send them love letters.
Really love yourself. Allow them to love themselves.
Ask their opinions. Learn from them.
Say yes as often as possible. Say no when necessary.
Honour their no’s. Stop yelling. Apologize. Touch gently.
Build lots of blanket forts.
Learn about parenting.
Open up. Fly kites together. Change your routine.
Lighten up. Believe in possibilities. Take time away.
Read books out loud. Create a circle of quiet.
Teach feeling. Remove guilt. Share your dreams.
Play hooky together. Walk in the rain. Go barefoot.
Celebreate mistakes. Admit yours.
Frame their artwork. Hang it on the walls.
Stay up late together.
Eliminate comparison. Delight in silliness. Handle with care.
Remember they have not been on earth very long.
Protect them. Homur their differences. Cherish their innocence.
Giggle. Speak kindly.
Go swimming a lot. Splash.
Let them help. Sing during dinner. Let them cry.
Don’t hide your tears. Brag about them. Answer their questions.
Let go when it’s time. Let them come back.
Show compassion.
Keep them in your heart and prayers.
We got a chance to see all of Matthew's grandparents, aunts and uncles and of course got lots of home cooking! Matthew is sure going to miss Grandma's chicken noodle soup!
We are taking it easy the rest of the week.
Below is a poem that I came across and thought I would share:
Wonderful Ways to Love a Child:
Give your presence. Laugh, dance and sing together.
Listen from heartspace. Encourage. Understand.
Call them love names. Send them love letters.
Really love yourself. Allow them to love themselves.
Ask their opinions. Learn from them.
Say yes as often as possible. Say no when necessary.
Honour their no’s. Stop yelling. Apologize. Touch gently.
Build lots of blanket forts.
Learn about parenting.
Open up. Fly kites together. Change your routine.
Lighten up. Believe in possibilities. Take time away.
Read books out loud. Create a circle of quiet.
Teach feeling. Remove guilt. Share your dreams.
Play hooky together. Walk in the rain. Go barefoot.
Celebreate mistakes. Admit yours.
Frame their artwork. Hang it on the walls.
Stay up late together.
Eliminate comparison. Delight in silliness. Handle with care.
Remember they have not been on earth very long.
Protect them. Homur their differences. Cherish their innocence.
Giggle. Speak kindly.
Go swimming a lot. Splash.
Let them help. Sing during dinner. Let them cry.
Don’t hide your tears. Brag about them. Answer their questions.
Let go when it’s time. Let them come back.
Show compassion.
Keep them in your heart and prayers.
I saw the big mall!
Story #3:
Last Thursday, Mommy, Daddy and I started our holiday! Our first stop was Edmonton. Mommy, Daddy and I got up reaallllly early. Mommy thought it was going to be hard to get up, but I beat Mommy and Daddy getting up!
We left our house at 5:30 a.m. It was pretty dark outside. There were lots of neat lights to look at in our truck and outside. But, I didn't stay awake very long. I think I fell asleep in about 5 minutes!
We got to a place called Nisku, just after 8 in the morning. Daddy had to work there for the day, so we dropped him off. Mommy and I got to spend the whole rest of the day together!
First, we drove to a town nearby and Mommy took me into the Tim Hortons. It was my first time in a Tim Hortons! Mommy changed my diaper and then we ordered breakfast. A croissant to share and some yogurt. Yummy!
Then, we went back to our truck to play for a while. We played in the back seat and I turned all of the nobs on the heater. And then we played in the front seat and I turned all the nobs in the front!
When Mommy thought I was getting tired, she put me back in my carseat and we drove into Edmonton. Mommy played my cartoons on the dvd player for me. I had a good nap in the car while mommy drove. We drove right to a place called West Edmonton Mall. You can see this place from miles away!
Mommy and I did a few laps around the mall. We had a snack in the food court. We saw the puppies in the pet store. Mommy shopped in one store (that's all I would allow her to do). We went in the petting zoo and I saw a baby lamb that was smaller than me! We did a few more laps around the mall. Mommy bought me a monkey (because it made me laugh). And by then it was 12:00.
I think Mommy was starting to worry because I had had enough of this mall by then and she wasn't going to pick Daddy up until 3pm! So, we drove around again. This time, mommy parked in a parking lot. She took all of our things out of the back of the truck and mommy and I had a picnic and played in the back!
After that, we did a bit more shopping at the drugstore and then headed off to pick up daddy.
Then, we went to our hotel. Boy, was I ready for a nap by that time! My hotel had a little crib for me, so Mommy and I had a nap when we got there. Daddy went off to buy his hockey tickets.
That night, I didn't want to eat any of the food mommy brought for me, so Mommy had to order room service. I had hamburgers and fries, mashed potatoes and broccoli! Sound yummy? Of course, I saved some for Daddy when he got home :O)
Last Thursday, Mommy, Daddy and I started our holiday! Our first stop was Edmonton. Mommy, Daddy and I got up reaallllly early. Mommy thought it was going to be hard to get up, but I beat Mommy and Daddy getting up!
We left our house at 5:30 a.m. It was pretty dark outside. There were lots of neat lights to look at in our truck and outside. But, I didn't stay awake very long. I think I fell asleep in about 5 minutes!
We got to a place called Nisku, just after 8 in the morning. Daddy had to work there for the day, so we dropped him off. Mommy and I got to spend the whole rest of the day together!
First, we drove to a town nearby and Mommy took me into the Tim Hortons. It was my first time in a Tim Hortons! Mommy changed my diaper and then we ordered breakfast. A croissant to share and some yogurt. Yummy!
Then, we went back to our truck to play for a while. We played in the back seat and I turned all of the nobs on the heater. And then we played in the front seat and I turned all the nobs in the front!
When Mommy thought I was getting tired, she put me back in my carseat and we drove into Edmonton. Mommy played my cartoons on the dvd player for me. I had a good nap in the car while mommy drove. We drove right to a place called West Edmonton Mall. You can see this place from miles away!
Mommy and I did a few laps around the mall. We had a snack in the food court. We saw the puppies in the pet store. Mommy shopped in one store (that's all I would allow her to do). We went in the petting zoo and I saw a baby lamb that was smaller than me! We did a few more laps around the mall. Mommy bought me a monkey (because it made me laugh). And by then it was 12:00.
I think Mommy was starting to worry because I had had enough of this mall by then and she wasn't going to pick Daddy up until 3pm! So, we drove around again. This time, mommy parked in a parking lot. She took all of our things out of the back of the truck and mommy and I had a picnic and played in the back!
After that, we did a bit more shopping at the drugstore and then headed off to pick up daddy.
Then, we went to our hotel. Boy, was I ready for a nap by that time! My hotel had a little crib for me, so Mommy and I had a nap when we got there. Daddy went off to buy his hockey tickets.
That night, I didn't want to eat any of the food mommy brought for me, so Mommy had to order room service. I had hamburgers and fries, mashed potatoes and broccoli! Sound yummy? Of course, I saved some for Daddy when he got home :O)
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