Okay, so I meant to blog a few times last week, but never got around to it. We did have a busy week.
I think it's important to note that we now have a pool in our backyard! Don't get too excited, it's not inground or anything fancy. However, it does the trick, it's 12' wide and 30" tall, so it's perfect for us and our little ones. We've been spending most mornings enjoying our new pool.
On Monday of last week, we finally got together to celebrate Diane's birthday (it was on the 11th)! We had pizza and cake. It was nice.
Tuesday was a busy day. We had "Bebe, parents et gazouillements" in the morning, it was an outdoor celebration since it happened to be June 24 (la St-Jean-Baptiste). There were quite a few cankerworms, but it was still a nice time. The kids played in little kiddie pools and we had a finger food lunch.
We visited Memere Gendron (my mom) in the afternoon for a little bit until Richard finished work on the house. We then went to visit Pepere and Memere (my dad and step-mom) where we had a great meal and a great visit. I must say my dad makes THE BEST bbq potatoes! So yummy! Before heading back into the city we stopped for a short visit to my brother's house, so the kids could play a little bit and we got to meet the new alpacas on the farm.
Wednesday we had some shopping to do, we also had a well deserved visit with the chiropractor. In the evening we went to our Families Connecting class where a lawyer came to talk about Wills, Power of Attorneys and Health Care documents. The best part about the class was that I was finally able to go with my bike because we now have a bike trailer for the kids to ride in. It felt great to be riding on a bike again! For those wondering, I was able to get a helmet for Emma from MEC(Mountain Equipment Coop), they also have infant helmets, but were sold out when we went. I got Xavier's helmet from Woodcock Cycle and Ski on St-Mary's Rd.
Thursday Richard had his annual physical, we had wanted to go to Tinkertown, but they were not opening during the week yet, waiting for school to let out for the summer. Instead we went to the Children's Museum. Emma had a great time as usual and Xavier is finally started to enjoy himself there as well. They have a little area specially designed for the under 2 group. We also took a little boat tour down at the docks at the Forks, it was nice.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Garage sale success
We had a garage sale this weekend and we did really well. However, I did find that doing a garage sale on a Sunday is not really worth it. Next time we will do it over a Friday evening and Saturday morning.
We made enough money to be able to purchase a bike trailer for the kids. Now I just need to find a specialty bike store so I can get bike helmets for the kids. In the stores they only start selling at 3 years +.
Very excited.
We made enough money to be able to purchase a bike trailer for the kids. Now I just need to find a specialty bike store so I can get bike helmets for the kids. In the stores they only start selling at 3 years +.
Very excited.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Composting fun!
First of all I want to say a happy (albeit belated) father's day to all the Papa's and Grandpapa's out there. Didn't have time to post anything yesterday :-)
On Saturday it was the annual Earth Machine compost sale. For more information about their products visit: www.earthmachine.com
Richard went out first thing and purchased a new composter for our yard.
This morning, after breakfast, I went to get the composter started with my trusty sidekick (Emma). We started by putting in dry leaves that we had saved from last fall. (Tip: if you want to keep composting throughout the winter, simply bag your leaves in the fall and place them in a dry cool place, add to composter as needed).
Emma was very excited, she really enjoys helping out in the garden. She even put in, all by herself, all the kitchen "greens and browns" I had put aside over the weekend. She started helping me dig up some worms, but got quickly grossed out as the worm started to move in her GLOVED hand! Hahaha! That's my girl!
Emma is still outside helping Papa with the yardwork. Xavier and I are inside relaxing now that the afternoon sun has come out. Time also to make some lunch!
On Saturday it was the annual Earth Machine compost sale. For more information about their products visit: www.earthmachine.com
Richard went out first thing and purchased a new composter for our yard.
This morning, after breakfast, I went to get the composter started with my trusty sidekick (Emma). We started by putting in dry leaves that we had saved from last fall. (Tip: if you want to keep composting throughout the winter, simply bag your leaves in the fall and place them in a dry cool place, add to composter as needed).
Emma was very excited, she really enjoys helping out in the garden. She even put in, all by herself, all the kitchen "greens and browns" I had put aside over the weekend. She started helping me dig up some worms, but got quickly grossed out as the worm started to move in her GLOVED hand! Hahaha! That's my girl!
Emma is still outside helping Papa with the yardwork. Xavier and I are inside relaxing now that the afternoon sun has come out. Time also to make some lunch!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting!!
Yesterday we ventured out to see our second movie as a family. If you go during the day, usually the sound is lowered so it's not so hard on little ears. Also, Silvercities offer what is called Stars and Strollers, which is baby friendly and they even offer "stroller parking".
Anyway, we went to go see "Kung Fu Panda". It was a really good movie, Emma really enjoyed it as well, she laughed a lot. There was one part that lasted about 5 mins let's say, that she found a bit scary, but she just cuddled into Papa and everything was good. There are many Disney cartoons that are much scarier then this one.
I definitely recommend this movie. I had fun.
Anyway, we went to go see "Kung Fu Panda". It was a really good movie, Emma really enjoyed it as well, she laughed a lot. There was one part that lasted about 5 mins let's say, that she found a bit scary, but she just cuddled into Papa and everything was good. There are many Disney cartoons that are much scarier then this one.
I definitely recommend this movie. I had fun.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Happy Birthday Diane!
Today is my sister-in-law's birthday! Hurray! Let's all sign together. I won't divulge her age, but say that she is older than me ;)
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The results are in...
Xavier had his "6 month" appointment today, even though he will be 7 months on Saturday. The appointment was pushed back due to the VCUG. Last month Xavier also had an ultrasound. Today we received the results from both procedures... everything is normal! Yay! He even gets to stop taking his medication!! Woot Woot!!
We still have to put the cream on the foreskin due to the fact that it's not quite as "open" as the doctor would like it to be. The good news is we only have to do it once a day now. It's my least favourite, I feel like I'm violating him somehow, so Papa does it :)
I still don't have a voice by the way, it's not a whisper, but it's not normal either!
We still have to put the cream on the foreskin due to the fact that it's not quite as "open" as the doctor would like it to be. The good news is we only have to do it once a day now. It's my least favourite, I feel like I'm violating him somehow, so Papa does it :)
I still don't have a voice by the way, it's not a whisper, but it's not normal either!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Big surprise party extravaganza!!
Today I held a surprise birthday party for my Mom's 65th here at my house. There were more than 40 people in and out of my house, with kids here, there and everwhere (but mostly outside). We were supposed to have showers in the afternoon, but they never came, so I'm ever so grateful for that. It was nice to be able to go outside, sit on the deck and watch the wee ones have fun.
My Mom was so surprised! She thought it was odd that I had balloons tied to my fence. She walked into the house and looked around to see her cousins, the expression on her face was priceless!! I'm so sorry I didn't have my camera at the ready. She had this look, like, what are you guys doing here?!? People came from far and wide to celebrate with us. Mom, I think is so grateful to everyone.
The one downside is that I have lost my voice, like totally completely. I had started losing my voice yesterday night, I was able to communicate with people during the party, but now, it's just a whisper.
Not having a voice has it's complications when you're taking care of two wee ones. The two things I really don't like about not having a voice are: not being able to read a bedtime story to the kids and not being able to sing to them/with them :(
Oh well, it's only temporary.
At any rate, the party really was a great success! Woohoo!!
My Mom was so surprised! She thought it was odd that I had balloons tied to my fence. She walked into the house and looked around to see her cousins, the expression on her face was priceless!! I'm so sorry I didn't have my camera at the ready. She had this look, like, what are you guys doing here?!? People came from far and wide to celebrate with us. Mom, I think is so grateful to everyone.
The one downside is that I have lost my voice, like totally completely. I had started losing my voice yesterday night, I was able to communicate with people during the party, but now, it's just a whisper.
Not having a voice has it's complications when you're taking care of two wee ones. The two things I really don't like about not having a voice are: not being able to read a bedtime story to the kids and not being able to sing to them/with them :(
Oh well, it's only temporary.
At any rate, the party really was a great success! Woohoo!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
VCUG
VCUG = Voiding cysto-urethrogram
Now try saying that 3 times fast!
That's the procedure Xavier had today. It was basically to determine whether or not any of his urine was going back into his kidneys.
We needed to go to Children's Hospital for this procedure. We headed into the X-Ray department where they promptly had Xavier change into a little gown. Of course, being the crazy Mom I am, I took pictures of him in this little gown. I have to admit he looked cute.
Richard stayed in the waiting room with Emma as I accompanied Xavier into the procedure room.
On the gurney, they had this little plank with metal bars on each end. On the plank there was a soaker placed there. They me put Xavier unto this plank, with head under one metal bar and his feet in front of the other metal bar. They then fastened 4 straps around his body to keep him still. One around the chest, one around the stomach, one around the legs and the final one around his ankles. He looked like a patient from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
They had me hold his hands above his head.
They washed his entire private area with iodine soap and proceeded to insert the catheter. They first collected a pee sample and then attached a solution to the catheter to fill his bladder. I was able to see Xavier's insides on a television screen as they took X-Ray's of everything that was going on. They did X-Ray's of him lying down on his back and on his side. Once all the solution was peed out of him, the whole ordeal was over.
Xavier did cry during the procedure, especially when the cath tube went in. Poor little guy. As soon as he was dressed, he was able to get some milk from Maman and all was right in the world again.
The Tech told me everything looked fine, so that's a relief. We have an appointment with the pediatrician next week and will find out the next step at that point.
Now try saying that 3 times fast!
That's the procedure Xavier had today. It was basically to determine whether or not any of his urine was going back into his kidneys.
We needed to go to Children's Hospital for this procedure. We headed into the X-Ray department where they promptly had Xavier change into a little gown. Of course, being the crazy Mom I am, I took pictures of him in this little gown. I have to admit he looked cute.
Richard stayed in the waiting room with Emma as I accompanied Xavier into the procedure room.
On the gurney, they had this little plank with metal bars on each end. On the plank there was a soaker placed there. They me put Xavier unto this plank, with head under one metal bar and his feet in front of the other metal bar. They then fastened 4 straps around his body to keep him still. One around the chest, one around the stomach, one around the legs and the final one around his ankles. He looked like a patient from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
They had me hold his hands above his head.
They washed his entire private area with iodine soap and proceeded to insert the catheter. They first collected a pee sample and then attached a solution to the catheter to fill his bladder. I was able to see Xavier's insides on a television screen as they took X-Ray's of everything that was going on. They did X-Ray's of him lying down on his back and on his side. Once all the solution was peed out of him, the whole ordeal was over.
Xavier did cry during the procedure, especially when the cath tube went in. Poor little guy. As soon as he was dressed, he was able to get some milk from Maman and all was right in the world again.
The Tech told me everything looked fine, so that's a relief. We have an appointment with the pediatrician next week and will find out the next step at that point.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Kildonan Park and Hi-Neighbour Festival
On Friday Richard got off work in the early afternoon. We took advantage of a nice afternoon by getting some ice cream from Dairy Queen and going down to Kildonan Park. We had a nice walk while Emma said 'hi' to the ducks and ran to the little park. She had a great time going up and down the slides, swinging and of course playing in the sandbox. In her own words, she built a castle! Great imagination that little one has. Xavier had fun swinging on his own in a baby swing, laughing as he went back and forth. He then had a chance to swing at first sitting on Papa's lap (on the big swing of course) and then on Maman's lap. Emma swung on Maman's lap as well.
We then walked over to the Witch's Hut (built in homage of the brother's Grimm stories).
Emma had fun feeding the ducks in the creek behind the hut.
Saturday in the morning, it was pouring rain. We got pratically soaked before even getting into the pool for the swimming lesson. Emma did really well in the lesson, as usual. The rain cleared off by the afternoon. The kids and I went to the Hi-Neighbour Festival. L'Arche had a booth and was giving away some yummy free food, which we took full advantage of. He checked out the rest of the festival, but I decided to skip the ride/game section as it was extremely crowded. Emma really wanted to go on the rides, however, I feel Tinkertown will be a much better place for her. Probably will go to Tinkertown during Richard's holidays later this month. I can't wait. I know Emma will just love it there!!
Tomorrow is Xavier's VCUG, I'm a little nervous for him, but I know he'll be a little trooper. Little guy.
Oh yeah! Today we had a visit from Pascale which was nice, she seems to have recovered well from her surgery last month. Also, she is buying a new bike so I will buy her old one! I'm so excited, I haven't had a bike since I came back to Canada, I left my old bike in France as a donation to the L'Arche community there. It's going to be nice. I saw at Toys 'r' Us they have this bike seat for your little one that you place in the front of the bike instead of the back. Supposed to be safer. You can bet I'll be saving up for that and of course a helmet for Emma. It's going to be great to back on a bike!
Also, we christened our new BBQ tonight. Our BBQ has a side burner, so I was able to sautee the onions and mushrooms while I cooked the veggie burgers. That was a great convenience. We enjoyed our wonderful first BBQ meal on the new deck Richard built, it was so nice. Right now Richard is giving me a little break as he gives a bath to both kids. All I can hear is a lot of splashing! I'm very happy today :-)
We then walked over to the Witch's Hut (built in homage of the brother's Grimm stories).
Emma had fun feeding the ducks in the creek behind the hut.
Saturday in the morning, it was pouring rain. We got pratically soaked before even getting into the pool for the swimming lesson. Emma did really well in the lesson, as usual. The rain cleared off by the afternoon. The kids and I went to the Hi-Neighbour Festival. L'Arche had a booth and was giving away some yummy free food, which we took full advantage of. He checked out the rest of the festival, but I decided to skip the ride/game section as it was extremely crowded. Emma really wanted to go on the rides, however, I feel Tinkertown will be a much better place for her. Probably will go to Tinkertown during Richard's holidays later this month. I can't wait. I know Emma will just love it there!!
Tomorrow is Xavier's VCUG, I'm a little nervous for him, but I know he'll be a little trooper. Little guy.
Oh yeah! Today we had a visit from Pascale which was nice, she seems to have recovered well from her surgery last month. Also, she is buying a new bike so I will buy her old one! I'm so excited, I haven't had a bike since I came back to Canada, I left my old bike in France as a donation to the L'Arche community there. It's going to be nice. I saw at Toys 'r' Us they have this bike seat for your little one that you place in the front of the bike instead of the back. Supposed to be safer. You can bet I'll be saving up for that and of course a helmet for Emma. It's going to be great to back on a bike!
Also, we christened our new BBQ tonight. Our BBQ has a side burner, so I was able to sautee the onions and mushrooms while I cooked the veggie burgers. That was a great convenience. We enjoyed our wonderful first BBQ meal on the new deck Richard built, it was so nice. Right now Richard is giving me a little break as he gives a bath to both kids. All I can hear is a lot of splashing! I'm very happy today :-)
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