I'm beginning to think that Craig and I are depriving our kids of the joys to be had by having a pet. Just now, Graeme found a pincher bug in the bathroom (I have no idea how though, because my house is spotless). He was very excited and brought Craig to take a look. Gavin was checking it out too...
Graeme: See? He is a pincher bug!
Gavin: He's our pet.
Craig: I think he's dead.
Graeme: He's our dead pet.
Then I burst into laughter. Maybe it is all boys, or all kids, but our little guys love bugs. We have had a host of "pets" from this pincher to snails, slugs, rollie-pollie bugs, even a centipede that bit Graeme's finger. Oh, and the aforementioned ladybug. So, maybe they are just fine and don't need a proper, socially sanctioned "pet" that normal families have. Our boys seem happy nonetheless. And, you know what, we visited our neighbor today who - bless her heart - has three Springer Spaniels (two still puppies). It made me pretty grateful for the bugs. Most are slow moving, easily disposable, and they don't eat poo. (Or, well, maybe technically they might, but they don't then jump up and lick your face.)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Quiet Time
I never really thought this day would come. After a morning out and about, the boys and I are back home. And it is quiet in the house. Like, 'sit down, read, and have a cup of tea' kind of quiet. Miracle? You bet!
The boys are bundled up and digging in the backyard. Yes, the one down side to having a boy-friendly backyard is that it is dirt and they get really messy. But, the up side is that they play. For a long time. They are completely happy, and even seem to be more content the less I interrupt them.
Not to bring McDonald's into it, but I'm LOVING it! (Note: we never eat at McD's, but they have catchy advertising.) I haven't even brought out the bikes yet! They are engineering "jumps" on the bike track, which may or may not actually result in any changes to the track at their current work rate. Maybe this will translate to trail building as they enter their teenage years and beyond. Whatever the long term result, I'm going to go have another cup of tea right now.
The boys are bundled up and digging in the backyard. Yes, the one down side to having a boy-friendly backyard is that it is dirt and they get really messy. But, the up side is that they play. For a long time. They are completely happy, and even seem to be more content the less I interrupt them.
Not to bring McDonald's into it, but I'm LOVING it! (Note: we never eat at McD's, but they have catchy advertising.) I haven't even brought out the bikes yet! They are engineering "jumps" on the bike track, which may or may not actually result in any changes to the track at their current work rate. Maybe this will translate to trail building as they enter their teenage years and beyond. Whatever the long term result, I'm going to go have another cup of tea right now.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Collection of Smiles
These pictures make me smile.
Hopefully they make you smile too.
Graeme's first attempt at getting dressed by himself.
Almost successful, and very sweet.
He turns three this week, by the way, which is extremely crazy!
Pictures to go with the golf stories... we haven't been for a while.
Maybe we'll go to the range on some rainy days.
Graeme. Great form.
Hey, we're in the zoo!
We were SO good that Mummy rewarded us with ice cream cones.
Little did she know they would be gigantic! We did our best to finish - they were yummy! But, we were secretly happy when Mummy dumped a big chunk of ice cream at the end so we could eat the cone without having to go to the hospital.
(Maybe we weren't so happy about that, but we got over it pretty quick.)
Morning antics... feeding the letters a snack.
For all you parents as unaware as I was, apparently magnet letters enjoy mixed nuts for breakfast.
A closer look at the munching letters.
This last picture might take the cake for cutest thing in the world. It's a passport and a travel car for a ladybug that Gavin found in Grandma Karen's backyard (in Canada). Since Gavin wanted to take him across the border to bring him home, he naturally needed a passport. Graciously drafted by Grandma's friend Fran, the passport (and the ladybug) remained in Gavin's clutches all the way home. He dutifully handed over the passport right when we went through the border (and then wondered why we didn't give it to the border guard). I was tempted to show it just to see how the guard would have reacted.
The ladybug is now in the plastic container (with air holes) in our kitchen. Who knows how long he'll last... though I'm sure the boys will be glad to find him some grass and bugs to eat in th morning.
Monday, October 3, 2011
What's New!
This week is a big week for me. Not only is it Fall and I get to torture my family with squash-inspired meals, I am beginning a new yoga teaching endeavor. Balanced Yoga Studio opened this Saturday in Woodinville and I'll be teaching there 4 days a week! Since I still have the boys during the days, my class runs Tuesday to Friday from 6am to 7am. I can be home before a) the boys wake up, and b) Craig leaves for work. Even though I'm not naturally an early bird, I'm looking forward to the new schedule. So, if you're in the area, check it out - my class or otherwise! http://balanceyoga.co/
I've written the first blog post, and hope to write more as well. So, if you're looking to get a little inspiration (or just waste some time), take a peek at their blog too. It's just started, so there's not much there now. More to come, for sure. (The link to the blog is in the upper right hand corner of the site.) You can "like" on Facebook and get updates.
On another note, many of you know that I am a consultant for Norwex products too. If you don't, Norwex is a Canadian company that sells environmentally friendly cleaning and personal products. I have found that they make cleaning a thousand times easier, faster, and more effective. All without chemical cleaners. If that interests you - and if you're the main cleaning machine in the home it should - I now have a website! You can go online and check out the products, look at the FAQs, and generally see how the products might make your life a little easier: https://caramaclean.norwex.biz/
Never did I imagine that I would be a consultant for any type of cleaning product, but seriously, Norwex stuff is fantastic! (Particularly for people who tend toward the OCD end of cleanliness... or so I hear.) You can always email me questions too, of course, I'm be happy to help!
Just a little plug for what's going on in my world... you know, aside from hubby and kids and all that. Things move a little slowly around here, but soon (ish) I hope to have a personal website that will marry my different interests. When the planets align perhaps... For the time being, pass along the links to anyone you know who might find them interesting!
I've written the first blog post, and hope to write more as well. So, if you're looking to get a little inspiration (or just waste some time), take a peek at their blog too. It's just started, so there's not much there now. More to come, for sure. (The link to the blog is in the upper right hand corner of the site.) You can "like" on Facebook and get updates.
On another note, many of you know that I am a consultant for Norwex products too. If you don't, Norwex is a Canadian company that sells environmentally friendly cleaning and personal products. I have found that they make cleaning a thousand times easier, faster, and more effective. All without chemical cleaners. If that interests you - and if you're the main cleaning machine in the home it should - I now have a website! You can go online and check out the products, look at the FAQs, and generally see how the products might make your life a little easier: https://caramaclean.norwex.biz/
Never did I imagine that I would be a consultant for any type of cleaning product, but seriously, Norwex stuff is fantastic! (Particularly for people who tend toward the OCD end of cleanliness... or so I hear.) You can always email me questions too, of course, I'm be happy to help!
Just a little plug for what's going on in my world... you know, aside from hubby and kids and all that. Things move a little slowly around here, but soon (ish) I hope to have a personal website that will marry my different interests. When the planets align perhaps... For the time being, pass along the links to anyone you know who might find them interesting!
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