This is Lauren's favourite phrase lately, and if I had a dollar for every time she's said it, I'd have a nice little university fund save up by now.
C isn't spared the compliments either. "You are a good good boy" she'll say as she strokes her dads arm or rubs his head.
So full of love, my little girl.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Mango surprise
I had a brief moment of delight and surprise at breakfast this morning. Pancakes are a weekend treat that we enjoy and that Lauren loves, so she was delighted to dig in even after finishing a bowl of cereal a short time before.
I like to serve some fruit on the side just to add a bit of goodness to the meal. Plus, fruit tastes great drizzled in syrup. Lauren typically eats her pancakes "sans fruit", but today she lifted her shirt at the table and declared "My tummy wants mango!"
I typically discourage belly showing at the table, but for Lauren to ask for fruit just never happens, unless it's banana and she's reeeaaallllllyy hungry and it's in plain view. So I was surprised to hear her make this request. And delighted!
"Your belly wants mango?!" I said.
"Yeah!" She said.
So I put a lovely little piece of mango on her plate.
"No, I don't want it!" she said.
"But your belly just asked for it." I said.
"No, I don't want it."
And there you have it. The moment was gone. Sigh...
I like to serve some fruit on the side just to add a bit of goodness to the meal. Plus, fruit tastes great drizzled in syrup. Lauren typically eats her pancakes "sans fruit", but today she lifted her shirt at the table and declared "My tummy wants mango!"
I typically discourage belly showing at the table, but for Lauren to ask for fruit just never happens, unless it's banana and she's reeeaaallllllyy hungry and it's in plain view. So I was surprised to hear her make this request. And delighted!
"Your belly wants mango?!" I said.
"Yeah!" She said.
So I put a lovely little piece of mango on her plate.
"No, I don't want it!" she said.
"But your belly just asked for it." I said.
"No, I don't want it."
And there you have it. The moment was gone. Sigh...
Friday, July 23, 2010
St. Clair Av W stinks
Let me be specific. St. Clair Av W stinks between Oakwood and Vaughan on Thurdays mornings at 7:20am.
Thursday morning is organics and garbage/recycling pick-up day on this stretch of road, and during the 4 months that I have been riding my bike it has yet to fail that there puddles of rotten food juice splashed on the pavement and stench wafting in the air. It's even worse on really warm mornings.
I feel for the apartment dwellers. How horrible it must be to wake up to. Come to think of it, it never smelled like this when C & I were living on St. Clair. Interesting...
I wish there was an alternate route I could take, but no other makes sense. Riding the off streets would add considerable extra time to what is already a longish ride. As it is now I just take short breaths and zoom thru the stink zone as quick as my legs can take me.
Thursday morning is organics and garbage/recycling pick-up day on this stretch of road, and during the 4 months that I have been riding my bike it has yet to fail that there puddles of rotten food juice splashed on the pavement and stench wafting in the air. It's even worse on really warm mornings.
I feel for the apartment dwellers. How horrible it must be to wake up to. Come to think of it, it never smelled like this when C & I were living on St. Clair. Interesting...
I wish there was an alternate route I could take, but no other makes sense. Riding the off streets would add considerable extra time to what is already a longish ride. As it is now I just take short breaths and zoom thru the stink zone as quick as my legs can take me.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sicko
Spent the day at home today with the little girl. She was fine this morning and throughout the day thankfully, but after last night's fever and spew (eeuuww!!) we thought it best just to keep her home.
You never how long these things are going last. I remember the first time she was really sick just before starting her first time at daycare. That lasted a week and the time after that was a couple of days. This bug was out of her system as quick as it came. I suppose there's something floating round the city because the symptoms are exactly what I heard a mom describe last weekend at the park. Fever then puke and then gone within 24 hours.
Anyway, despite the circumstances it was great to hang out, just the two of us. We played and read and went grocery shopping, and I even managed to squeeze in a bit of work so I'm not too swamped at work tomorrow. Oh! And Dora. It can't be a sick day at home without a few episodes of Dora.
You never how long these things are going last. I remember the first time she was really sick just before starting her first time at daycare. That lasted a week and the time after that was a couple of days. This bug was out of her system as quick as it came. I suppose there's something floating round the city because the symptoms are exactly what I heard a mom describe last weekend at the park. Fever then puke and then gone within 24 hours.
Anyway, despite the circumstances it was great to hang out, just the two of us. We played and read and went grocery shopping, and I even managed to squeeze in a bit of work so I'm not too swamped at work tomorrow. Oh! And Dora. It can't be a sick day at home without a few episodes of Dora.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
BMW
Saw a nice display of luxury cars on the road today coming home from work. It's typical for the Forest Hill hood but there seemed to be more about than usual today. They reminded me of the MBW I spotted on my ride this morning which reminded me of "BMW".
I haven't thought of the expression in a long time, but it made me smile this morning. In Montreal, people (at least some people know) would say that they're taking the "BMW" to get to a particular destination. Sounds fancy doesn't it? But, "BMW" is the short form of Bus Metro Walk. Ha ha. Get it?! It's corny but deserving of a chuckle.
BMW doesn't make much sense in a city like T.O. where the metro equivalent is subway. Hmmm, "BSW". No, that doesn't work.
Anyway, a BMW (the 4 wheeled kind) would be nice, but for now I'm happy with the two wheels I've got. My bike.
I haven't thought of the expression in a long time, but it made me smile this morning. In Montreal, people (at least some people know) would say that they're taking the "BMW" to get to a particular destination. Sounds fancy doesn't it? But, "BMW" is the short form of Bus Metro Walk. Ha ha. Get it?! It's corny but deserving of a chuckle.
BMW doesn't make much sense in a city like T.O. where the metro equivalent is subway. Hmmm, "BSW". No, that doesn't work.
Anyway, a BMW (the 4 wheeled kind) would be nice, but for now I'm happy with the two wheels I've got. My bike.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Library woes
More trouble with the library. First I tried logging in to my account and got bounced to a "page not found" 3 times - I should tell tech support about that. When I did get into my account saw that I have a $3 fine - will I never learn to check due dates on time? And then when I tried to renew some of the books on the list I got a message telling me that there is a problem with my account and I need to contact the library by phone or email. And I couldn't renew the books so the fine will be more by the time I get this resolved.
Zut alors!
Yikes! Am I in trouble? It's like being in elementary school when you get a test or essay back with a note at the top where the teacher has written "See me" in red marker. Never a good sign, and I always got a sinking feeling in my gut when I read those notes. It's never a good sign when you have to talk to someone in person to resolve an issue, but I have to say that I'm slightly intrigued. What could the issue be? It's the library after all. Maybe my card expired, or maybe my card has been compromised in some way. Library card identity fraud? Interesting...
I have no idea, but I just hope that whatever it is, it's not going to cost me more money!!
Zut alors!
Yikes! Am I in trouble? It's like being in elementary school when you get a test or essay back with a note at the top where the teacher has written "See me" in red marker. Never a good sign, and I always got a sinking feeling in my gut when I read those notes. It's never a good sign when you have to talk to someone in person to resolve an issue, but I have to say that I'm slightly intrigued. What could the issue be? It's the library after all. Maybe my card expired, or maybe my card has been compromised in some way. Library card identity fraud? Interesting...
I have no idea, but I just hope that whatever it is, it's not going to cost me more money!!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Weedless
Just noticed that there really aren't any weeds in the yard. I guess I have the clover to thank for that!
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