My Dylan is such a little charmer and he knows it! He is so hard to resist. Last night at the dinner table, he wanted to move his chair and sit with me. So, he tilts his head sideways and gives his charming little smile and says "Mommy, sit with me". Then he pauses and really grins and says "Best....Friend....Evah!!!".
It was so adorable - who can resist this????? Not me. I laughed so hard and I think he got a million squeezed and kisses.
So, now this morning, he kept saying; "Best EVAH!!!" and laughing. It is adorable. I could eat him up with a spoon!
And my darling Avery writes me a love note everyday at SK. It comes home in a little envelope and always say Mom 2 Avery with hearts (To Mom, Love Avery). I love them! It's nice to know she's thinking of me at school!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Peter Pan
I took Avery to see her first live theater performance last night - Peter Pan in Stratford. She loved it! It didn’t start until 8:00 which is her usual asleep time, so she was exhausted by the time it ended at 10:30. She was so good though. I loved watching her little face light up as she whispered “Mommy, are they flying for real life?” It was so cute.
It was pretty fitting that this was her first play. Peter Pan has always been a huge favourite of hers. The Peter Pan Disney cartoon was the first movie she would watch when she was little. At daycare, when she was two, she used to get her teacher to call her Peter Pan and she called her teacher Hook. Then she got the second Return to Neverland movie and then both Tinkerbell ones, and now her favourite is the family, non-cartoon Peter Pan movie.
It was a magical night and I am so glad we went. I can’t wait to take Dylan to something similar when he is older.
It was pretty fitting that this was her first play. Peter Pan has always been a huge favourite of hers. The Peter Pan Disney cartoon was the first movie she would watch when she was little. At daycare, when she was two, she used to get her teacher to call her Peter Pan and she called her teacher Hook. Then she got the second Return to Neverland movie and then both Tinkerbell ones, and now her favourite is the family, non-cartoon Peter Pan movie.
It was a magical night and I am so glad we went. I can’t wait to take Dylan to something similar when he is older.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Flowers
Saturday morning Avery came in to wake me up and asked 'Did you see the flower I left you, Mommy? I asked her what she was talking about and she lifted my pillow up and there was a little pink flower from our garden. She said "I wanted you to sleep with it. I put water on it so that it wouldn't die."
Then last night I go up to bed, and she has snuck in and put a pink paper mache flower that she made me on top of my pillow. God, that girl is so loving and adorable!
Then last night I go up to bed, and she has snuck in and put a pink paper mache flower that she made me on top of my pillow. God, that girl is so loving and adorable!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Just feel like writing
The whole reason I started this blog was so that I could capture some memories and moments of my kids lives while they are young. However, I need to write to accomplish this, so I thought I would jot down some thoughts.
Our summer so far:
This summer has been great. Things we have done:
African Lion Safari - we've been twice, once with Mark and once with just the kids and I. Both times were great. Avery and Dylan both really enjoy it. Their favourites seem to be the boat ride for both, the splash pad for Avery and Dylan loves the elephants. The second time, Avery turned on the charm and talked me into buying them both a stuffed monkey (like they need MORE stuffed animals).
Red Bay - we went and spent a couple of days with Grandma and Grandpa Johnson. The kids both loved it there, especially the beach. We also spent a day up there at Storybook Park. It was fantastic - rides, animals, waterslides. The kids LOVED it. I had to go on all the rides because Mark is a bit of a wimp that way, but I enjoyed it. The worst part of the trip was the drive there and back. Constant 'are we almost there?' and bickering drove me CRAZY.
We've also had Tatum sleep over for campfire night. That was alot of fun. We have also had numerous campfires and a night of fireworks with the neighbours which have been great as Avery and Nicole play together well (most of the time).
Avery: She is such a beautiful little girl. I am so proud that she is my daughter. She is so close to reading. She now recognizes sight words and can get through most 'Learn to Read' books. She loves spending time with the Gravett cousins (especially Tatum and especially in their pool). She has improved tremendously in her swimming over the past 6 months and is so close! Avery can't wait until she starts SK next month. She asks me almost daily how many days are left until 'Big girl school'. She is so great with Dylan and I really need to work on appreciating that more and lay off a little when she's just not in the mood. She is very sensitive and can be hurt easily by friends. I am hoping that she develops a bit of a tougher skin, but she definitely gets that from her me. She loves to sing and dance. Her favourite song to dance to is still 'Mama Mia'. She will start her dance classes again next month and is excited to be dancing in the Paris Fair in a few weeks. She just finished soccer and baseball. Her soccer team was undefeated all season and won all four tournament games to get the big trophy. She was pretty stoked. Love, love, love my girl!!!
Dylan - My sweet, charming, cuddly little dude. He is at an age where he is changing so much so quickly. His vocabulary has exploded and he now talks in sentences (which may or may not be understood by others). He knows all his colours and can count to 12 by himself and 20 with a little prodding. He also loves to sing and dance and adores his big sister. He played soccer, but was not too keen on it. He would play for about 20 minutes and then annouce 'Done'! He is doing fantastic at swimming. I think he is going to be a little fish. He doesn't have the fear that Avery has. He also loves his Gravett cousins - especially Mckinley. He is fully potty trained at 2 1/2. We put a pull-up on him at night, but it has been dry every morning, so we can probably switch that to undies as well. I am over the moon that he is my son. He can melt anyone with his charming little smile, and the little stinker knows it!
Our summer so far:
This summer has been great. Things we have done:
African Lion Safari - we've been twice, once with Mark and once with just the kids and I. Both times were great. Avery and Dylan both really enjoy it. Their favourites seem to be the boat ride for both, the splash pad for Avery and Dylan loves the elephants. The second time, Avery turned on the charm and talked me into buying them both a stuffed monkey (like they need MORE stuffed animals).
Red Bay - we went and spent a couple of days with Grandma and Grandpa Johnson. The kids both loved it there, especially the beach. We also spent a day up there at Storybook Park. It was fantastic - rides, animals, waterslides. The kids LOVED it. I had to go on all the rides because Mark is a bit of a wimp that way, but I enjoyed it. The worst part of the trip was the drive there and back. Constant 'are we almost there?' and bickering drove me CRAZY.
We've also had Tatum sleep over for campfire night. That was alot of fun. We have also had numerous campfires and a night of fireworks with the neighbours which have been great as Avery and Nicole play together well (most of the time).
Avery: She is such a beautiful little girl. I am so proud that she is my daughter. She is so close to reading. She now recognizes sight words and can get through most 'Learn to Read' books. She loves spending time with the Gravett cousins (especially Tatum and especially in their pool). She has improved tremendously in her swimming over the past 6 months and is so close! Avery can't wait until she starts SK next month. She asks me almost daily how many days are left until 'Big girl school'. She is so great with Dylan and I really need to work on appreciating that more and lay off a little when she's just not in the mood. She is very sensitive and can be hurt easily by friends. I am hoping that she develops a bit of a tougher skin, but she definitely gets that from her me. She loves to sing and dance. Her favourite song to dance to is still 'Mama Mia'. She will start her dance classes again next month and is excited to be dancing in the Paris Fair in a few weeks. She just finished soccer and baseball. Her soccer team was undefeated all season and won all four tournament games to get the big trophy. She was pretty stoked. Love, love, love my girl!!!
Dylan - My sweet, charming, cuddly little dude. He is at an age where he is changing so much so quickly. His vocabulary has exploded and he now talks in sentences (which may or may not be understood by others). He knows all his colours and can count to 12 by himself and 20 with a little prodding. He also loves to sing and dance and adores his big sister. He played soccer, but was not too keen on it. He would play for about 20 minutes and then annouce 'Done'! He is doing fantastic at swimming. I think he is going to be a little fish. He doesn't have the fear that Avery has. He also loves his Gravett cousins - especially Mckinley. He is fully potty trained at 2 1/2. We put a pull-up on him at night, but it has been dry every morning, so we can probably switch that to undies as well. I am over the moon that he is my son. He can melt anyone with his charming little smile, and the little stinker knows it!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
She shoots and she scores!!!!
Okay, I know that is a hockey reference, but Avery scored a goal last night at soccer - the first one of the game! She can totally keep up with the boys. I am super proud of her. She is so fast!
Dylan had a great time watching her for a little while and then Daddy had to take him home. It's his turn to play soccer tonight if this rain stops.
Dylan had a great time watching her for a little while and then Daddy had to take him home. It's his turn to play soccer tonight if this rain stops.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
"Big" Sister
We took the kids to the doctor on Friday for their annual check-ups and booster shots. Avery weighed in at 38 lbs and her 'little' 2 year old brother weighed in at 35 lbs.
Dylan was in the 96th percentile for height and weight. He is just a solid little dude - not one roll of chub on him, just solid.
Avery was in the 95th percentile of height and the 50th percentile of weight. She is my dainty, delicate little princess. She was also a fantastic big sister as she volunteered to get her needle first. She was so brave! Her dance recital is coming up this weekend. She is dancing in the fairy group (how fitting since she looks like a little pixie) and is going to be just beautiful. I can't wait!
At the same time, there is a horrible case in the States about a boy named Ethan Stacy that I cannot get out of my mind. It has had me in tears for weeks. I cannot imagine how his family feels, if I am so horrified, angry and sad. I don't understand why this could happen to such a sweet, adorable 4 year old boy. A boy who has had his life vicously and so unfairly cut short. It makes me ache thinking of all the things that he is going to miss out in life and how much his family is going to miss him. I'm crying at my work at desk just writing about it. I am so sorry this happened to you, Ethan. I wish this world were a better place where tragedies like this did not happy.
Dylan was in the 96th percentile for height and weight. He is just a solid little dude - not one roll of chub on him, just solid.
Avery was in the 95th percentile of height and the 50th percentile of weight. She is my dainty, delicate little princess. She was also a fantastic big sister as she volunteered to get her needle first. She was so brave! Her dance recital is coming up this weekend. She is dancing in the fairy group (how fitting since she looks like a little pixie) and is going to be just beautiful. I can't wait!
At the same time, there is a horrible case in the States about a boy named Ethan Stacy that I cannot get out of my mind. It has had me in tears for weeks. I cannot imagine how his family feels, if I am so horrified, angry and sad. I don't understand why this could happen to such a sweet, adorable 4 year old boy. A boy who has had his life vicously and so unfairly cut short. It makes me ache thinking of all the things that he is going to miss out in life and how much his family is going to miss him. I'm crying at my work at desk just writing about it. I am so sorry this happened to you, Ethan. I wish this world were a better place where tragedies like this did not happy.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Happy 5th Birthday, my beauty!
Well, Avery had a wonderful, excited filled 5th birthday. Saturday she had 15 of her most favourite friends and cousins over, as well as her little brother Dylan. We had a bouncy castle, pinata, pizza, cake, and lots of fun outside. Avery got absolutely spoiled. It looked like Christmas with all of the gifts she received.
Sunday, we had the family get-together. She got spoiled again. It was a gorgeous day, so we spent it outside, barbequeing and more fun on the bouncy castle and playset.
I can't believe she is five years old. It really is crazy how fast time goes once you have children. The years seem to be flying by, and I am trying to take in the little moments and just enjoy every second of them being little. I am so proud and lucky to have Avery as my daughter. I love her and Dylan more than I could have ever imagined it was possible to love someone.
Tomorrow, I am volunteering with her JK class to go to the Butterfly Conservatory. She is so excited that I am able to come. It should be a wonderful day.
Some pictures from the weekend:
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