If anyone is still out there and checking in, I'm sorry for the *crickets* for the past month and a half. Truth be told, I needed a break from writing while I was, uh, writing for work. There's only so much copy in this head of mine!
But I don't feel completely ready to shut it down. After all, this blog has been the most amazing place to capture the kidlet's moments, and to get great advice. And I miss both.
So here's a Coles notes version of what's up with the kidlet and our lives these days:
* She's 2.5 now, still loves to sing, and one of her fave words right now is "No!" (you can watch the clip of us on The Marilyn Denis Show last month to see what I mean)
* What she can say, and how she thinks about the world around her, amazes us daily. Like the other day, when she saw an airplane flying in the sky and told us it was probably heading to the airport. I know that may not seem like a big thing. But we've never really talked about how airplanes land at airports. There's real logic involved in that thought. Every day it's something new. Amazing.
* Parenting feels harder these days. Maybe it's because it's winter, which means we've been down for the count with a bunch of viruses. But she's testing boundaries, and longing for independence, and there are daily battles. Now I know all of this will serve her well in the future, but man, it's exhausting!
* She had her first haircut. And like the little girl she is, she loved every second of the primping and said "yeah!" when they asked if she wanted the pink wash-out dye and sparkles. oh boy...
* We had our first family ski trip and she did awesome for her first time on skis...although the magic carpet ride to the top of the bunny hill *may* have been her favourite part of skiing this year.
* She's still growing like a weed, and everyone who meets her thinks she's at least 3. Guess we'll see how tall she ends up...
* We are really (really) looking forward to spring. It means the germs will die out for another year, and we have some fun stuff planned. Like another 1/2 marathon for the parents, a trip to Maine for a family wedding, and finally, a visit to Victoria to see Gran, Granpa and the Muir-Brown clan. Exciting stuff coming up - just need to get at least one more ski weekend in before the snow melts away...
Hope everyone is doing great. Happy 2011!
8 comments:
hi karma! i just had the BIGGEST laugh watching that ultra sweet video of you and addison- particularly at the point of you sitting and waiting with her while she was on the stair. oh my dear goodness, the millions of us who can relate!!
i put livia in the bathroom for time out and usually hold on to the door handle and use ALL my weight to keep it shut while she tries to open it from inside. (one very funny time she actually was quiet and then knocked before coming out!)
aside from all that, it's so great to actually see you in your beautiful home and get a closer feel of addison's pure adorability. thanks:-) now i'll go read the rest of your post...
still reading though i agree that it gets harder and harder to find NEW subjects to write about. It seems that no matter how much "NEW" Tayleigh comes up with - it seems "OLD" and already written about!!
We still have to go for the first ":haircut" (we will not cut her hair but definietely need to trim it!) but one thing is for sure: It will be an adventure (Tay doesnt even like to get her hair brushed!!!!!).
Dont forget your side trip to Vancouver in August *wink*
Kamma, I absolutely loved that video, it sure took me back to when mine were little.
We used the stair time out too only we called it the 'THINKING STAIR' as in if you continue to... (kick the dog) you will need to go sit on the stair and think about how it hurts the dog and why that is not a nice way to behave (or whatever words fit the crime). The day I knew that my son really got it was truly wonderful for me. He had been throwing toys at his sister, I said his name, he looked at me and took himself off to the stair and sat down without being told to go! (he even apologized to his sister later) WOHOO! When the kids were really little I sat on the stair with them and held on tight till they were calm after a while they sat alone with me near by then I moved out of their sight so it didn't appear that I was in a time out with them, because they will soon figure that out and use it to their advantage. My mom used the stair or a chair in the kitchen or the end of her bed (we trembled at that one because it usually meant a spank) but the objective was always the same; calm down and think about how you are behaving and what would be a better way. The best is yet to come, revenge is so sweet, I watched my son sit one of his little dudes on the stairs and tell him he needed to think about a better way to behave. LOL!
Happy New Year to you and your family as well Karma! It's been slightly crazy to say the least since before and after Christmas and things are finally starting to clam down some!
Addie is absolutely beautiful and what a personality. You look wonderful as well. We try our best not to say no to Kyle and do the "redirection" and it does work but my goodness, he sure has a stubborn streak to him and he loves to throw things!
I can't believe how fast they are growing though. Some days I feel like I need a pause button!
Happy Valentines Day as well!
Hi Karma!
Happy Valentines day to all 3 of you!!
VICTORIA, YAY!!!! Born and raised here, I love it!
Adorable video :-)
Leona ~
Glad to see you updating again...as one of the June 08 mommies from FT it's been exciting to watch our lil ones grow. I've got to say it though, Addie's pretty darn adorable even with all those no's. :)
Hi Karma,
I've been in a bit of a blog writing funk myself...
What a great video - Addie is soooo cute!! How did you get onto the show? I always want to be on these shows, but never know how.
Thanks, Tekeal : ) Glad we gave you a good laugh, and I laughed out loud when I read about you holding the handle. I have to do that during nap time. She's so crazy strong I usually have to put my foot against the doorframe! Hope you guys are doing well. xo
Mark - the haircut was a lot of fun for her. She's still talking about it! And I don't think any kid likes getting her hair brushed at this age...
Jackie - I love the "thinking stair" idea - going to give it a try : )
Sherb - nice to hear from you! Hope the redirection is working...some days it works here, other days, not so much. Well keep at it : )
Leona - hi! meant to ask - how was your 1/2 marathon?
Beyond - how are you? Doesn't it seem like forever ago when we were all on the boards waiting, waiting, waiting? Hope you guys are doing well : )
FET - I think like with most things, there are peaks and valleys with the blog. I'm going to try and write once a month, and see how that goes. As for the show, it was through Twitter. They were looking for someone for the show, so I offered my sweet, "no" shouting toddler : )
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