I'm a big boy now!!!!

My boy is growing up right before my eyes....
Every day he gets a little taller, brighter and bigger and I tend to miss those very small yet significant milestones as they are so gradual but I am not oblivious to the milestones that have turned my baby into a big boy almost overnight.
He is sleeping in a big boy bed now and is fully potty trained. You were as easy as your sister to train...I never would of dreamed that I could potty train 2 kids with such effort and ease...I know I know it is your hardwork and ability.I wont steal your thunder Brooklyn and Brycen! Mommy loves you both and I coulddnt be more proud at all your accomplishments! xoxoxoxo

Fall 2011

Enjoying the simple things in life

Today we took a sick day as Brycen was sick last night with the stomach flu and Brooklyn woke up with it.
Luckily it was short lived and it just kept the kids lethargic enough to veg on the couch all day eating snacks and watching movies.
It was a nice quiet kinda day...for being a sick day!

"Perfectly ordinary" days!

Sp often I complain of the mononetity of my life from the routine of pack lunches, get dressed, brush teeth, prepare meals, cleanup, dishes, laundry, bathes, bed time routines. So often I find it hard to see the beauty in all this boredom and take for granted the kisses, the snuggles, the love for life my 2 little monkey's have.

Take a minute (or 7) and watch this video.....May I never complain again about tangles in unruly hair, or the Barbies/toys and playdough scattered all over the floors. I hope I can cherish the dirty hand prints on my walls and muddy shoes brought through my house instead of getting angry. More importantly, I hope I can see the beauty and the memories in the "perfectly ordinary" days.

Tis the season...again!

I gotta say I remember when I was younger and I use to use the phrase time flies when your having fun...but truthfully until you have kids, a job, a home ect ect ect...life flies by!

So here we are the Christmas season is in full swing and I am still in shock that once again December is just about to reer it's head!

Life around here is good, Brooklyn is loving school and has become a champ at printing her name and she has learned to sing Oh Canada in both French and English. They are learning there numbers and have been teaching the little ones to do the same!
Brycen is good, we will be working on potty training next week and wish me luck he is a stubborn little fart! He too is advancing thanks to his sister and the other school girls.

Jeff and I are good too we have gotten use to this life with kids stuff and we seem to work well as a team.

Dearest Nonno

Not a day goes by when you don't cross my mind with either a memory or a reminder of all that we have lost. What gets us through is the reminder that you have gone to a better place and your body is no longer suffering. I wish so many times I could see you, hug you, call you just one more time. I hold my memories of you so very close to my heart and I pull them up to the forefront of my mind when I really feel you are far away.
I miss you Nonno!
I miss your laugh, your insights, your presence.....

Time flies!

and it really does!
My babies are growing up so fast. For the first time in a long time I looked back at all these posts and I could actually witness how much you 2 have grown! You are both growing into yourselves! I am so blessed to have each of you.
You are such good friends and you love each other dearly. I always knew I wanted 2 and I tell you there is nothing more precious and special then the love between siblings. I hope you to never lose the bond you have and that it strengths with age.
I dont post as often anymore because well life is busy.
Brooklyn;s days are filed with school where she comes home daily with new songs to teach us both in french and English. Your memory is impressive to say the least. You have mellowed out in the past few months and become a wonderful help to mommy. You definitly still have your freak out drama moments "I want an IPOD Mommy?" I dont want to wear those shoes, shirt, pants, hair elastic....but all in all you are quite a treat to have around. I love you girl!!
Brycen Brycen Brycen, your days are filled with scaring the living poop out of me. You are gutsy and fearless, you love to climb the highest thing you can find and jump off it. You love tools, swords and guns (I dont know why) You are a boy through and through!
You gave me a heart attack yesterday as you ran through the kitchen full tilt and smashed your head open on the wooden kitchen table chair. Yes this required an emerg trip and 4 stitches. You were so brave and have not complained once. Did it slow you down any? NO Has it made you any more careful? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Boy you are crazy and lovely all together but man I have a funny feeling we will be spending a few more hours down in ER! I love you boy and we just weren't complete without you!