So even though Dan and I are the same family, I'll give a few different details about what we did.
Dec 22nd
We decided to go down a day early to avoid bad weather so we ended up surprising Dan's parents. I didn't get to "see" them however since dan had to Gary's rear-wheel drive truck. We chatted for a bit then slept.
Dec 23rd
Went to my Fathers which was nice. My step-mom decided to make us meatballs, a potato dish and trifel since we would be eating turkey all week. We opened gifts then stepped outside to see the blizzard we had tried to miss....drive took twice as long.
Dec 24th
Went over to a friend of Dan's who has a five month old so Ariana met a new friend. The baby was 22lbs and looked like he was 1. He was cute though.
After we got home about seven people came over and we had meatballs, the same potato dish and seafood salad...sorry Janis...it's the thought that counts. Afterwards we opened gifts. Ariana got a few earlier such as her play pen. Like I wasn't going to take advantage of that one right away.
Dec 25th
Went over to Aunt Teresa's with about 20 family and had a more Italian dinner. Mom (louise) decided to let Ariana try some of the canoli filling and she loooovveeeed it. She was smacking her lips for an hour. Now I know she's not allergic to cheese yay. Dad fell asleep for three hours on the couch while a few of us played 31, different than 21 but really fun.
Dec 26th
The whole family...all 60 something of them...came to the restaurant. I spent the morning helping set up...I actually was needed which was nice. I got to fill the canoli which as little as it seems made me feel at home. I mean it is the Canoli afterall. Dinner consisted of lots of food, family and cards.
Dan and I went to see Seven Pounds after using my uncles gift card have gave us. Such a great movie.
Dec 27th
We relaxed all day at home then when mom and dad babysat we went out to play lazer tag with about seven people. It was fun. It's been a few years but I was about middle each game so I was proud of myself. While Dan went back to one's house I went home and slept knowing I had to get up early to tend to baby.
Dec 28th
Came home. I spent the entire drive in the back to entertain Ariana who wasn't in the mood to sleep at all. Poor dan was stuck at the front.
Dave came over after we got home. We couldn't be very social since Ariana realllllly needed a bath and we hadn't finished unpacking. Sorry Dave.
Dec 29th
I tried to stay home to no avail. I went out to buy a game for new years, go to doctors then get new glasses. I can't wait..they look better than the old ones and they have the transition lenses.
Dec 30th
Well here we are in the present but I'm not done yet...oh no. Tonight dan and I are going over to my friends place to hang out with them. I haven't seen them in a year or so so it should be nice.
Dec 31st
New Year's at the Williams...need I say more.
Jan 1st
Make the loooonnnnggggg trip back in the snow...so it's told to do. I might bring Ariana in the front pack. We'll see. Then grocery shopping.
Jan 2nd
STAY HOME ALL DAY LONG....and pack.
Jan 3rd
Going to my mom's for our Christmas. I get to take Ariana on the bus to Hamilton. Won't that be fun *rolls eyes*
Jan 4th
Open gifts with parents then have a nice small dinner
Jan 5th
Go to my aunts to have christmas dinner there and show off Ariana since noone has seen her yet on that side. Should be nice.
Jan 6th.
Go back home and hermit myself for a few days to recover from once again a crazy christmas holiday. Next year I'm escaping to Italy...I hope.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
life in the fast lane
Christmas is almost here and i'm very busy so here goes...
Wathching christmas movies
Going to in-laws for christmas
squirming baby on lap throwing head around
gotta run
Wathching christmas movies
Going to in-laws for christmas
squirming baby on lap throwing head around
gotta run
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Minority Rights
I was going to make a comment on http://gimmeapieceourmind.blogspot.com/2008/11/descrimination-or-persecution-and-to.htm but it got to long so here's my two cents worth. To many times have I had this conversation with people. I think it's rude and arrogant of minorities to claim certain rights and privilages for that reason alone. Living in Toronto, we are overrun with nothing but minorites to the point where the word shouldn't exist. I am about as majority at it gets and yet I am more often than not the only white person at my work. That being said I am reminded of a time at work when a manager would leave twice in a shift to "pray" to Allah. This was part of his religion. I asked the boss what would happen if I went of line to pray and was just laughed at like I told a joke. It's sad what our world has come to in regards to peoples rights. Doug said that the squeky wheel gets the grease, but I think this only happens when that wheel is taken seriously.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
I love you Josh!
She finally fell asleep....to Josh Groban. Thank you Josh for putting her to sleep. What can I say...she's got good taste.
Lord give me Strength
This will be quick cause that's all I have.
After a very looooonnnng week, I am in the house with my wonderful daughter.
I say wonderful with an eye twitch since she's been a leach since nine.
That's right...she's been awake for 10hrs straight.
Everytime I've put her down she's screamed...not cried..bloody murder.
I know she's not ill or in pain since everytime I pick her up she smiles and coos.
It's now seven and she's in her crib fussing...i think not screaming cause she's exhausted.
I'm going to have a shower to drowned out the cries.
To anyone who thinks this is a terrible thing....i've only had a total of fifty minutes (not consecutive) without a baby. In that time I managed to eat a bowl of cereal, bathroom, and change the garbage all to the soothing lullaby of a crying baby.
To those who say take a break and let her cry.....well tell my headache that while your at it.
This blog is being written to that same sweet sound.
Any and all prayers are accepted.
After a very looooonnnng week, I am in the house with my wonderful daughter.
I say wonderful with an eye twitch since she's been a leach since nine.
That's right...she's been awake for 10hrs straight.
Everytime I've put her down she's screamed...not cried..bloody murder.
I know she's not ill or in pain since everytime I pick her up she smiles and coos.
It's now seven and she's in her crib fussing...i think not screaming cause she's exhausted.
I'm going to have a shower to drowned out the cries.
To anyone who thinks this is a terrible thing....i've only had a total of fifty minutes (not consecutive) without a baby. In that time I managed to eat a bowl of cereal, bathroom, and change the garbage all to the soothing lullaby of a crying baby.
To those who say take a break and let her cry.....well tell my headache that while your at it.
This blog is being written to that same sweet sound.
Any and all prayers are accepted.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Baby love, my baby love...
Dan and I had the best night ever with Ariana last night.
He came home around 4:30 last night and started making dinner. I had been with a very grumpy girl all day which was not made easier with me being sick. By the time Dan got home I was exhausted and sore and all I wanted to do was crawl into bed and sleep.
We ate dinner and Ariana still had an hour before bed time. I put her on my lap facing me and she started cooing and smiling. I was pulling her towards me a kissing her then lying her back again. She seemed to love this game. I treated her coos to kisses which made her smile and coo all that more. Dan joined in and we played for about half an hour till she got tired and bored.
That made my day worth it.
Thank you Lord for my daughter. I was so happy to see her happy.
He came home around 4:30 last night and started making dinner. I had been with a very grumpy girl all day which was not made easier with me being sick. By the time Dan got home I was exhausted and sore and all I wanted to do was crawl into bed and sleep.
We ate dinner and Ariana still had an hour before bed time. I put her on my lap facing me and she started cooing and smiling. I was pulling her towards me a kissing her then lying her back again. She seemed to love this game. I treated her coos to kisses which made her smile and coo all that more. Dan joined in and we played for about half an hour till she got tired and bored.
That made my day worth it.
Thank you Lord for my daughter. I was so happy to see her happy.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Through a babies eyes....
Having a newborn has really been an eye-opener to alot of things. I have seen her grow and develop almost daily. Her eye sight has inproved over time. She can now follow objects side to side and loves looking at lights, not sure how good this is for her though.
About a week ago I started noticing that when she is facing me she doesn't really look at me alot. She tends to look over my shoulder at the wall. She seems to be facinated with the wall even though there's nothing there...no light, no picture or mirror for her to focus on. This all got me thinking. Is there really nothing there or is it that I can't see what is there? Ariana will look over my shoulder and actually follow something with her eyes as if it's moving.
As a christian I firmly believe in the spiritual realm...angels and demons. Ariana's tracking got me thinking. What if we are able to see the spiritual as babies and lose this ability as we grow old. Maybe we begin to question it or just loose focus when we become children. Can she really see her guardian angel?
Dan told me of a time when she was really fussy and looked over his shoulder and calmed right down. This gives me even more evidence that God is always with us and sends his angels to watch over us all the time. God is good all the time. Amen.
About a week ago I started noticing that when she is facing me she doesn't really look at me alot. She tends to look over my shoulder at the wall. She seems to be facinated with the wall even though there's nothing there...no light, no picture or mirror for her to focus on. This all got me thinking. Is there really nothing there or is it that I can't see what is there? Ariana will look over my shoulder and actually follow something with her eyes as if it's moving.
As a christian I firmly believe in the spiritual realm...angels and demons. Ariana's tracking got me thinking. What if we are able to see the spiritual as babies and lose this ability as we grow old. Maybe we begin to question it or just loose focus when we become children. Can she really see her guardian angel?
Dan told me of a time when she was really fussy and looked over his shoulder and calmed right down. This gives me even more evidence that God is always with us and sends his angels to watch over us all the time. God is good all the time. Amen.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Another Cute Picture To Share
Ariana loves sticking out her tongue...she usually does this when she's tired. We happened to get a shot of it when grandma was holding her. It turned out well.
TTC/Stroller Etiquette
Once again I found myself on the TTC with a stroller today. This day however, proved to be different than all the rest. I went on five different buses ( one during rush hour), and not once did I have a problem. No strollers refusing to get off, no old people with buggies blocking the way, no naive passengers telling me to take my baby out on the moving bus and rock her to make her stop crying and no grumpy people blocking the front with me so that I get all the dirty looks from people not being able to get by. I was actually pleased with my experience.
At Kennedy station there were three of us with strollers trying to get on the bus. Needless to say I was a little worried. As it turns out we all seemed to notice the same problem and therefore talked to eachother while we were waiting and figured out who was getting off last (me), middle and first. We then proceeded to get on the bus in this order. The result? Noone had to push their way needlessly through all the people, force the person behind them to take their buggy off just to put it back on again.
After being on the TTC with buggy for four weeks I have learned that there is such a thing as proper Stroller Etiquette.
Fellow Strollers.
1. Have stroller unlocked when the bus pulls up to save time.
2. Have fare ready, again to save time.
3. Don't stop right at the front door if your going past the next major street. People need to get on and off.
4. If there's a seat open...sit. Don't block it with the stroller just to stand and take up more room.
5. If another stroller needs to get off....get out then back on. Do Not try and move to the side...It Won't Work!
6. Likewise, if another stroller needs to get on the bus....move back....and pray that they know number 5.
Passengers.
1. If you see a stroller coming...Move Your Feet. If you don't it's you own fault and you have forfitted the right to compain when said feet get run over.
2. Don't block the aisles with useless crap. ie: Bags, Laptops, Feet etc.
3. Strollers are not there to be used as leaning posts, walkers or garbage bags....especially if they are not yours.
4. If the baby is crying...keep your mouth shut and buy a mp3 player. You don't know why it's crying...so don't suggest the parent takes the newborn baby out and rocks her on a Moving BUS. Carseats are the law for a reason.
5. If at any time you have a problem being next to a stroller...move...we won't.
If anyone wants to add to this either through commen sense or life experience..I've love to hear it.
At Kennedy station there were three of us with strollers trying to get on the bus. Needless to say I was a little worried. As it turns out we all seemed to notice the same problem and therefore talked to eachother while we were waiting and figured out who was getting off last (me), middle and first. We then proceeded to get on the bus in this order. The result? Noone had to push their way needlessly through all the people, force the person behind them to take their buggy off just to put it back on again.
After being on the TTC with buggy for four weeks I have learned that there is such a thing as proper Stroller Etiquette.
Fellow Strollers.
1. Have stroller unlocked when the bus pulls up to save time.
2. Have fare ready, again to save time.
3. Don't stop right at the front door if your going past the next major street. People need to get on and off.
4. If there's a seat open...sit. Don't block it with the stroller just to stand and take up more room.
5. If another stroller needs to get off....get out then back on. Do Not try and move to the side...It Won't Work!
6. Likewise, if another stroller needs to get on the bus....move back....and pray that they know number 5.
Passengers.
1. If you see a stroller coming...Move Your Feet. If you don't it's you own fault and you have forfitted the right to compain when said feet get run over.
2. Don't block the aisles with useless crap. ie: Bags, Laptops, Feet etc.
3. Strollers are not there to be used as leaning posts, walkers or garbage bags....especially if they are not yours.
4. If the baby is crying...keep your mouth shut and buy a mp3 player. You don't know why it's crying...so don't suggest the parent takes the newborn baby out and rocks her on a Moving BUS. Carseats are the law for a reason.
5. If at any time you have a problem being next to a stroller...move...we won't.
If anyone wants to add to this either through commen sense or life experience..I've love to hear it.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Cutest Picture Ever!
I have captured the most adorable picture of Ariana and thus have to share it with the world in every online form I know. Blogger...you have been cutified!Thursday, October 9, 2008
One Month Old/Thanksgiving
That's right. My baby girl will be four weeks old on Friday. She has grown and developed so much in that one month, it's intriguing to think of where she will be at two months old.
Ariana has become so much more attentive and aware of what's around her.
Hearing: She can make out mommy and daddy's voice and will turn her head towards us...it takes awhile though.
Sight: She can now follow an object right infront of her from side to side. Vertically will come later I'm told.
Strength: Wow Ariana is strong. At two weeks she could lift her head and turn it slightly. At three weeks she can turn it from side to side when on her tummy. Now she can almost keep it up when help upright. Still needs a little support but not as much as before.
Milestones to get to: Still waiting for that first real smile. So far we have gotten smiles that were more accidental face play than meaning anything. Cooing is almost here, she is making a sound that's inbetween a coo and a cry. It'll be nice to have a sound that's not a cry soon.
OUR LIVES.
So now that you got the baby update, it's time for us. We have a busy two weeks. Dan's still off work and we had my parents down on Sun for church and then Dan's parents came down Sun till Tues to visit and help out. That was nice. Tues Melissa (next door neighbour) came back from South Africa. Fri we have friends comming to visit and then Sat we are going to my parents for Thanksgiving. I can;t wait to see everyone again. I miss family.
So that's that in a very small confined nutshell.
Ariana has become so much more attentive and aware of what's around her.
Hearing: She can make out mommy and daddy's voice and will turn her head towards us...it takes awhile though.
Sight: She can now follow an object right infront of her from side to side. Vertically will come later I'm told.
Strength: Wow Ariana is strong. At two weeks she could lift her head and turn it slightly. At three weeks she can turn it from side to side when on her tummy. Now she can almost keep it up when help upright. Still needs a little support but not as much as before.
Milestones to get to: Still waiting for that first real smile. So far we have gotten smiles that were more accidental face play than meaning anything. Cooing is almost here, she is making a sound that's inbetween a coo and a cry. It'll be nice to have a sound that's not a cry soon.
OUR LIVES.
So now that you got the baby update, it's time for us. We have a busy two weeks. Dan's still off work and we had my parents down on Sun for church and then Dan's parents came down Sun till Tues to visit and help out. That was nice. Tues Melissa (next door neighbour) came back from South Africa. Fri we have friends comming to visit and then Sat we are going to my parents for Thanksgiving. I can;t wait to see everyone again. I miss family.
So that's that in a very small confined nutshell.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Two for one deal
Yes another post. I still have ten minutes before feeding time so it's no use sleeping...why not blog.
Dan is officially on vacation. yay help! Poor guy. I will admit that I have been using the husband helping hand to my full advantage. I have been so tired with feeding and healing and the occasional change, poor Dan has been thrust with laundry and cooking and cleaning and yes still diapar changes and trying to get a baby to take medicine. Ok the last one is a duel job. I feel bad but at the same time I find myself so relieved by my small breaks that I really don't mind.
I'm hoping we get to get out and enjoy some quality time together before he has to go back. We have a wedding on Sat. Congrats Amber and Tristian. I have heard from BT (for those unfamiliar with BT, this is Breakfast Television, Toronto's morning show and my new six o'clock feeding friend) that there are alot of fall festivals going on in Ontario. I used to love going to them as a kid and would love to find one that we can get to. If anyone knows any let me know. Dan, if I forget to mention it....I want to go to a fall festival.
Anyways it's feeding time and like clockwork Ariana is starting to wake.
Love and blessings
Dan is officially on vacation. yay help! Poor guy. I will admit that I have been using the husband helping hand to my full advantage. I have been so tired with feeding and healing and the occasional change, poor Dan has been thrust with laundry and cooking and cleaning and yes still diapar changes and trying to get a baby to take medicine. Ok the last one is a duel job. I feel bad but at the same time I find myself so relieved by my small breaks that I really don't mind.
I'm hoping we get to get out and enjoy some quality time together before he has to go back. We have a wedding on Sat. Congrats Amber and Tristian. I have heard from BT (for those unfamiliar with BT, this is Breakfast Television, Toronto's morning show and my new six o'clock feeding friend) that there are alot of fall festivals going on in Ontario. I used to love going to them as a kid and would love to find one that we can get to. If anyone knows any let me know. Dan, if I forget to mention it....I want to go to a fall festival.
Anyways it's feeding time and like clockwork Ariana is starting to wake.
Love and blessings
Survival of yet another night.
Well it's 8:30 and I'm still alive, I think. Since we brought her home, Ariana has been pretty routine with her colicy/restful nights. I pretty much know that if she was fussy the one night, she'll be good the next and visa versa.
Well last night she decided to change all that. She was cranky and fussy the night before so I settled down around 10 thinking I would get up at the usual 3hr intervals to feed and change and then get a nice two hours sleep in between.
She fed, fussed and slept. Then she woke up at 12ish. After three hours of eating, crying, screaming, trying to catch her breath from screaming, finding that breath and screaming some more, pooping a diapar full due to stress, she finally settled down. Then it was time for her next feeding. A very tired and frustrated mom and dad fed and changed her....again...then she fell fast asleep. I managed to sleep till 6 then again till 8.
Besides the difficult night screaming sessions, parenthood is wonderful. As hard and tiring as it is, all Ariana has to do is start making her Elvis lip or doctor evil face while she's sleeping and mommy melts. She has also developed the cutest yawn in the world. (eyebrows raised and head thrown back with both little fists stretched out.)
I took her to her first church service yesterday. We are doing landscaping at the front of our church so I was forced to go in the side door. This door happens to open right at the front of the sanctuary. It took me twenty minutes to make it from the front all the way around to the kitchen. It was nice to show her off though. I had my first service in the mothers room hanging out and baby talking with two new dads.
Well last night she decided to change all that. She was cranky and fussy the night before so I settled down around 10 thinking I would get up at the usual 3hr intervals to feed and change and then get a nice two hours sleep in between.
She fed, fussed and slept. Then she woke up at 12ish. After three hours of eating, crying, screaming, trying to catch her breath from screaming, finding that breath and screaming some more, pooping a diapar full due to stress, she finally settled down. Then it was time for her next feeding. A very tired and frustrated mom and dad fed and changed her....again...then she fell fast asleep. I managed to sleep till 6 then again till 8.
Besides the difficult night screaming sessions, parenthood is wonderful. As hard and tiring as it is, all Ariana has to do is start making her Elvis lip or doctor evil face while she's sleeping and mommy melts. She has also developed the cutest yawn in the world. (eyebrows raised and head thrown back with both little fists stretched out.)
I took her to her first church service yesterday. We are doing landscaping at the front of our church so I was forced to go in the side door. This door happens to open right at the front of the sanctuary. It took me twenty minutes to make it from the front all the way around to the kitchen. It was nice to show her off though. I had my first service in the mothers room hanging out and baby talking with two new dads.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
My beautiful girl!
We're back!
Ariana and I are finally home. She's beautiful and sleeping peacfully, I'm drained and wishing I was sleeping peacfully. This will probably be a short blog but I thought I'd give everyone an update from the source.
Ariana Lynn Morrison born 8:43am Fri Sept 12, 2008 weighing 8lbs 10oz.
Wow, how on earth do woman do that more than once. I don't rememeber much of the labour, and what I do I'd rather not, but it's true what they say, it's worth it and you don't remember the pain....much. I'm still trying to heal (they don't tell you about that either). Thanks dad for the cushion, its helping. Dan and I are still recovering from a serious lack of sleep but we lucked out last night and both got about six hours total, a rarity I'm told.
Ariana had borderline Jandice (sp?) so we ended up having to spend the next three days in the hospital, her under a phototheropy light, me and dan on really uncomfortable beds. There's nothing worse than finally seeing your baby and not being able to hold her except to feed. I'm making up for that now. She loves cuddling up to mommy and daddys chest and just lying there listen to our heartbeat.
She finally came home and is doing great...she's very very greedy when it comes to food though. Wow breastfeeding takes forever.
Cutest moment so far,
I was burping her, then let her lay on my chest for a bit to give her a break from feeding. She was fighting sleep and pushed her head up with her eyebrows raised and both hands fisted by her face and gave the biggest yawn. It was one of those why don't I have a camera within arms reach moments.
Well I think that's it so far, not to much to report except eat, sleep, stare and poop.
We thank everyone for thier prayers and support.
Ariana and I are finally home. She's beautiful and sleeping peacfully, I'm drained and wishing I was sleeping peacfully. This will probably be a short blog but I thought I'd give everyone an update from the source.
Ariana Lynn Morrison born 8:43am Fri Sept 12, 2008 weighing 8lbs 10oz.
Wow, how on earth do woman do that more than once. I don't rememeber much of the labour, and what I do I'd rather not, but it's true what they say, it's worth it and you don't remember the pain....much. I'm still trying to heal (they don't tell you about that either). Thanks dad for the cushion, its helping. Dan and I are still recovering from a serious lack of sleep but we lucked out last night and both got about six hours total, a rarity I'm told.
Ariana had borderline Jandice (sp?) so we ended up having to spend the next three days in the hospital, her under a phototheropy light, me and dan on really uncomfortable beds. There's nothing worse than finally seeing your baby and not being able to hold her except to feed. I'm making up for that now. She loves cuddling up to mommy and daddys chest and just lying there listen to our heartbeat.
She finally came home and is doing great...she's very very greedy when it comes to food though. Wow breastfeeding takes forever.
Cutest moment so far,
I was burping her, then let her lay on my chest for a bit to give her a break from feeding. She was fighting sleep and pushed her head up with her eyebrows raised and both hands fisted by her face and gave the biggest yawn. It was one of those why don't I have a camera within arms reach moments.
Well I think that's it so far, not to much to report except eat, sleep, stare and poop.
We thank everyone for thier prayers and support.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Baby Viewing #4
The problem with having a husband and wife blogging is the fact that anything that happens you get from both. Fortunatly Dan just touched on it so I get to go into more detail. Yay.
Yesterday Dan and I went for ultrasound number four. It was done at Scarborough Grace Hospital instead of at the clinic like the others. Benifit of this; no waiting for an hour to get in, new tech who has no past record of the baby so got to measure and do everything again, I got a really nice lady instead of someone in a rush.
We got to see lots of grey and black blur again with the occasional hand or face shot. Ariana measured 7.5lbs roughly at 38wks 6days putting the estimated due date on Sept 16th. Although they won't officially change my due date this make me feel much better considering that's the exact day I'm predicting. Coincidence? Ya probably but let a tired prego dream.
The big head comment was funny and slightly frightening. The tech assured me that I would have no problems having a natural birth since I'm a "big girl" and the head should fit. Ya, try telling me that when she's two weeks overdue. Another cool thing about the tech was the fact that she made a point of telling us that she can't tell us anything but then at the end distinctly pointing out and strongly hinting to the fact that it was indeed a girl, but not telling us because she can't. Besides that everything is healty and normal, just waiting for our little girl to decide she's ready to meet everyone.
Yesterday Dan and I went for ultrasound number four. It was done at Scarborough Grace Hospital instead of at the clinic like the others. Benifit of this; no waiting for an hour to get in, new tech who has no past record of the baby so got to measure and do everything again, I got a really nice lady instead of someone in a rush.
We got to see lots of grey and black blur again with the occasional hand or face shot. Ariana measured 7.5lbs roughly at 38wks 6days putting the estimated due date on Sept 16th. Although they won't officially change my due date this make me feel much better considering that's the exact day I'm predicting. Coincidence? Ya probably but let a tired prego dream.
The big head comment was funny and slightly frightening. The tech assured me that I would have no problems having a natural birth since I'm a "big girl" and the head should fit. Ya, try telling me that when she's two weeks overdue. Another cool thing about the tech was the fact that she made a point of telling us that she can't tell us anything but then at the end distinctly pointing out and strongly hinting to the fact that it was indeed a girl, but not telling us because she can't. Besides that everything is healty and normal, just waiting for our little girl to decide she's ready to meet everyone.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
I'm out of the stone age!
BeforeSept 5 - Most of my work
Sept 10 - Daniel Morrison (father)
Sept 15 - Louise Morrison (grandmother)
Sept 16 - Kim Morrison (mother), Gary Morrison (grandfather)
Sept 23 - Jon Eagleson
Sept 24 - Doug Grierson (grandfather), Don Grierson (great-grandfather and 85th birthday)
Sept 25 - DUE DATE - Dave Williams, Casey Mattie, Ruth Grierson (grandmother)
Sept26 - Teresa Sayner
Yup, the list is growing.
Well after four days of being television and internetless, we finally have them back. For the most part I must admit that I didn't really miss either one. Sat I spent all day packing, Sun was moving, Mon was the EX (story to follow) and Tues was running around trying to get paint colours, curtains, mops, brooms, cribs etc. Now it's Wed. and I have entertainment again. I've been spending all my time slowly unpacking and I must say considering I can't bend, lift, turn, or anything else, I feel that I have accomplished alot. Now we just need to paint and put up the bookshelves and hopefully my nesting syndrom will calm itself down.
The EX.
Yes we went. Yes it was kinda my idea. Yes I should not listen to my own ideas anymore.
Originally it was supposed to be Dan and I meeting my parents there. Then we called up Dave and he said he'd come. Then Dave invited the Sayners and they decided to come. Also Dan's friend decided to come as well. Yay big group to hang out with. So I thought. We parked on Princes' Rd where I thought we were meeting Dave and the Sayners. Turns out that they were going to Princes Gate. Dave had pre-paid tickets which ment we had to find them in order to get in. I was unlucky enough to have someone offer me a free pass so being the ever eager girl I am,. I offered to meet up with Dave and them at the gate and bring back the tickets for Dan and Jake. This was before I realized that our gate and Princes' gate were twenty minute walk away from eachother. To make a very long story short, Dan and Jake waited an hour to get inside, took another hour to find parents, by which we all decided forget it and just went home.
Needless to say I'm done with the EX or any crowded. hot, large parks where I have to find ppl.
Sept 10 - Daniel Morrison (father)
Sept 15 - Louise Morrison (grandmother)
Sept 16 - Kim Morrison (mother), Gary Morrison (grandfather)
Sept 23 - Jon Eagleson
Sept 24 - Doug Grierson (grandfather), Don Grierson (great-grandfather and 85th birthday)
Sept 25 - DUE DATE - Dave Williams, Casey Mattie, Ruth Grierson (grandmother)
Sept26 - Teresa Sayner
Yup, the list is growing.
Well after four days of being television and internetless, we finally have them back. For the most part I must admit that I didn't really miss either one. Sat I spent all day packing, Sun was moving, Mon was the EX (story to follow) and Tues was running around trying to get paint colours, curtains, mops, brooms, cribs etc. Now it's Wed. and I have entertainment again. I've been spending all my time slowly unpacking and I must say considering I can't bend, lift, turn, or anything else, I feel that I have accomplished alot. Now we just need to paint and put up the bookshelves and hopefully my nesting syndrom will calm itself down.
The EX.
Yes we went. Yes it was kinda my idea. Yes I should not listen to my own ideas anymore.
Originally it was supposed to be Dan and I meeting my parents there. Then we called up Dave and he said he'd come. Then Dave invited the Sayners and they decided to come. Also Dan's friend decided to come as well. Yay big group to hang out with. So I thought. We parked on Princes' Rd where I thought we were meeting Dave and the Sayners. Turns out that they were going to Princes Gate. Dave had pre-paid tickets which ment we had to find them in order to get in. I was unlucky enough to have someone offer me a free pass so being the ever eager girl I am,. I offered to meet up with Dave and them at the gate and bring back the tickets for Dan and Jake. This was before I realized that our gate and Princes' gate were twenty minute walk away from eachother. To make a very long story short, Dan and Jake waited an hour to get inside, took another hour to find parents, by which we all decided forget it and just went home.
Needless to say I'm done with the EX or any crowded. hot, large parks where I have to find ppl.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Due Date
Pastor Patti made a creative suggestion I just had to take. I'm doing a poll on both facebook and blogger to see when everyone thinks Ariana will be born. I'm mainly keeping it on facebook but will weekly update on here for those who may not have it. As of two days here's the tally.
Sept 5th or Before - Most of my work
Sept 10th -Daniel Morrison
Sept 16th - Kim Morrison
Sept 24th - Don Grierson (also 85th Birthday which would be cool)
Sept 25th - DUE DATE - Dave Williams, Casey Mattie
Sept 5th or Before - Most of my work
Sept 10th -Daniel Morrison
Sept 16th - Kim Morrison
Sept 24th - Don Grierson (also 85th Birthday which would be cool)
Sept 25th - DUE DATE - Dave Williams, Casey Mattie
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Guess Who!
That's right, after months and months I've finally join the blogging world. I figure I will have a few more hours (sporatically) on my hands in a week so why not be social. So let's see...what's new. Since this is my first post, everything. I think I'll just give a quick summary.
Pregnancy:
Baby girl is doing good...and letting me know it as often as she can, my poor ribs. She is six something lbs. and growing fast. I have four more weeks till my due date however everyone, myself included are convince she's comming early. So far the poll puts me anywhere from today to the 16th. Any guesses?
Home:
We're moving in four days. Ahhhh so fast. Everything is packed. Ok so not really but in my dreams it is. Fri the new apt will get some paint finally then sat it's packing and sun is the big day. Thanks ahead for everyone who is helping. For details on the new place see Dan's Blog.
Work:
One and a half weeks, eight more shifts, sixty-four more hours. Nope, not looking forward to vacation time. I've been officially told my the doc to take it easy so it's more sitting and less running around like crazy trying to help everyone for me. Sigh, this is going to be hard. My boss has been insisting on having a baby shower for me at work even though she's going on vacation next week...not sure how that's going to work out.
Social:
Well nothing to much. I went over to the Williams on saturday for a classic random pool and chinese food party. (Food came after). It was a nice surprise and treat to be social and swim in freezing, but refreashing, cold water for three hours. This Saturday a bunch of us are going on a Toronto harbour boat cruise. So looking forward to that. It'll be a nice calm before the storm (moving) on Sunday.
Well that about sum's up me for now. Lots more to come.
Ciao
Pregnancy:
Baby girl is doing good...and letting me know it as often as she can, my poor ribs. She is six something lbs. and growing fast. I have four more weeks till my due date however everyone, myself included are convince she's comming early. So far the poll puts me anywhere from today to the 16th. Any guesses?
Home:
We're moving in four days. Ahhhh so fast. Everything is packed. Ok so not really but in my dreams it is. Fri the new apt will get some paint finally then sat it's packing and sun is the big day. Thanks ahead for everyone who is helping. For details on the new place see Dan's Blog.
Work:
One and a half weeks, eight more shifts, sixty-four more hours. Nope, not looking forward to vacation time. I've been officially told my the doc to take it easy so it's more sitting and less running around like crazy trying to help everyone for me. Sigh, this is going to be hard. My boss has been insisting on having a baby shower for me at work even though she's going on vacation next week...not sure how that's going to work out.
Social:
Well nothing to much. I went over to the Williams on saturday for a classic random pool and chinese food party. (Food came after). It was a nice surprise and treat to be social and swim in freezing, but refreashing, cold water for three hours. This Saturday a bunch of us are going on a Toronto harbour boat cruise. So looking forward to that. It'll be a nice calm before the storm (moving) on Sunday.
Well that about sum's up me for now. Lots more to come.
Ciao
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