Claire is taking baby steps.
Three steps is the most we've seen so far, then she'll squat down on her bum and power crawl to wherever she needs to go. She had us fooled into thinking she would be into a full sprint by now, considering she's been free standing for months.
Oh well, no rush. The crawl and cruise method seems to suit her just fine, and she's efficient at it. Also, who needs to walk when there's always someone bigger around to scoop her up. Claire does seem to like to be on her feet though. When she's really happy and excited she'll stand up and clap her hands and screech in delight. When music is playing she'll stand and bob up and down and clap her hands and screech in delight.
She's a happy kid, just not in a hurry to walk anywhere.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
A lesson on lectricons
This evening Lauren was trying to explain to C and I about "lectricons".
"Mom, dad, do you know about lectricons? They're very fast and they go from one place to the other."
She went on to demonstrate by scooting across the kitchen.
"Lectricons? You mean electrons?" I asked.
"Yeah, lectrons."
Then I thought, "Wow! What a great daycare progamme, the kids are learning some neat stuff these days."
"Do you know what they look like?" She asked.
Thinking back to grade 7 science class I began to answer, "Well, they're very small and-"
"Yeah, they're small and they're fast especially when they're running after gold."
"Gold?" I asked.
"Yeah, a pot of gold."
And the conversation suddenly became way less complicated than what I thought I was getting into.
"Ooooohhh!! You mean leprechauns!
"Yeah, lepritons... lectrons... lectricons..."
With a bit more practice she may have it sorted out by St. Patrick's Day.
"Mom, dad, do you know about lectricons? They're very fast and they go from one place to the other."
She went on to demonstrate by scooting across the kitchen.
"Lectricons? You mean electrons?" I asked.
"Yeah, lectrons."
Then I thought, "Wow! What a great daycare progamme, the kids are learning some neat stuff these days."
"Do you know what they look like?" She asked.
Thinking back to grade 7 science class I began to answer, "Well, they're very small and-"
"Yeah, they're small and they're fast especially when they're running after gold."
"Gold?" I asked.
"Yeah, a pot of gold."
And the conversation suddenly became way less complicated than what I thought I was getting into.
"Ooooohhh!! You mean leprechauns!
"Yeah, lepritons... lectrons... lectricons..."
With a bit more practice she may have it sorted out by St. Patrick's Day.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
March on
March isn't my favourite month.
There, I said it. Apologies to those who celebrate birthdays or other significant milestones this time of year. I've tried to like it, it is the month of Spring after all, but in this part of the country it's dreary and damp and dirty and just drags on.
By March I just want winter to be done with already. There are a few breakthrough days when the sun shines and the temperature rises, but it's almost always just a tease as the temperature dips and the sun goes into hiding again the next day.
So what do I do to keep my spirits up? I keep an eye out for the simple things. Yesterday I was walking in the drizzling rain to pick up Claire from daycare and heard a bird chirping. It made me smile because it was the first chirping I've heard in a very long while. Today I was strolling through Canadian Tire and was pleased to see the bikes and camping gear and gardening supplies out on display. Count on retail stores to be ahead of the calendar. There were a few shelves of snow boots and other miscellaneous winter gear, but they'll be gone soon ;)
There, I said it. Apologies to those who celebrate birthdays or other significant milestones this time of year. I've tried to like it, it is the month of Spring after all, but in this part of the country it's dreary and damp and dirty and just drags on.
By March I just want winter to be done with already. There are a few breakthrough days when the sun shines and the temperature rises, but it's almost always just a tease as the temperature dips and the sun goes into hiding again the next day.
So what do I do to keep my spirits up? I keep an eye out for the simple things. Yesterday I was walking in the drizzling rain to pick up Claire from daycare and heard a bird chirping. It made me smile because it was the first chirping I've heard in a very long while. Today I was strolling through Canadian Tire and was pleased to see the bikes and camping gear and gardening supplies out on display. Count on retail stores to be ahead of the calendar. There were a few shelves of snow boots and other miscellaneous winter gear, but they'll be gone soon ;)
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Daylight savings
There already aren't enough hours in the day, and tonight we're going to lose one. Bugger...
Happens every year and every year I'm not quite ready for it.
Happens every year and every year I'm not quite ready for it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
More Torono FUN
Time again to set the alarm for early morning dance registration at the local community centre this coming Saturday.
Tiny Tot Jazz back in the Fall was a great success and Lauren is ready for another class. She skipped the winter session because I figured getting into the swing of me going back to work and picking up from daycare would be enough of a juggle during the week. On cold winter weekdays we all just want to get home, and the weekends commitment free.
Tiny Tot Jazz back in the Fall was a great success and Lauren is ready for another class. She skipped the winter session because I figured getting into the swing of me going back to work and picking up from daycare would be enough of a juggle during the week. On cold winter weekdays we all just want to get home, and the weekends commitment free.
Spring is near and it's time to dance! This time around Lauren has requested ballet. Now that she's 5 she'll be with the 5-7 year group which will likely mean a class that's a little more focused. The Tiny Tot group was fun, but the 3 and some of the younger 4 year olds in the class tended to run amok.
Getting a spot in the class may be tough. Ballet is already a popular class and there are very few classes to choose from. The best available for us is Saturday morning at 10:15am which I'm sure is prime time for every other family as well.
Ah well, the best I can do is be in the ready with mouse and phone in hand. Wish me luck!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Renos 2013
While I was tidying the girls room this morning I pulled Lauren's bed away from the wall to tuck in a bed sheet and noticed water condensation on the floor. I ran my hand along the wall and felt that it was cold.
Zut alors!
The cold wall is a known issue, as is the cold floor. The room is at the front of the house and level to the roof overhang that's above the front porch. Because there's no insulation in that part of the roof, there's no barrier from the cold. We knew we'd have to get to fixing this sooner or later, but hoping for the later. Now that I see water in the bedroom, I think we need to bump this project up on the priority list.
2012 was a no reno year. Claire kept us busy enough, and after spending a good chunk of money and living through dust and noise and paint fumes while upgrading the living and dining room in 2011, we needed the break.
C wasted no time and sent out a message to G, our favourite contractor to chat about availability and cost. A few hours later we were sitting around the table chatting about the what, when and how much.
In addition to the bedroom project, we talked about the backyard. The space has been pretty much unused for the last 5 years, and it's time to take it back. It's postage stamp size as far as backyards go, but it's ours. And how wonderful would it be to eat breakfast out there on a nice weekend morning, and dinner on a warm night.
G mentioned that he would sooner get a space heater for the cold wall and spend the money on the backyard first. This is exactly the kind of advice I wanted to hear from someone who knows better about what projects to do first.
So, all being well with finances, we'll tackle the backyard just as soon as the ground thaws and the temperature begins to rise. Once we're into the summer months we'll look into getting the room done and hopefully finished by the fall.
Phew. 2013, here we come!
Zut alors!
The cold wall is a known issue, as is the cold floor. The room is at the front of the house and level to the roof overhang that's above the front porch. Because there's no insulation in that part of the roof, there's no barrier from the cold. We knew we'd have to get to fixing this sooner or later, but hoping for the later. Now that I see water in the bedroom, I think we need to bump this project up on the priority list.
2012 was a no reno year. Claire kept us busy enough, and after spending a good chunk of money and living through dust and noise and paint fumes while upgrading the living and dining room in 2011, we needed the break.
C wasted no time and sent out a message to G, our favourite contractor to chat about availability and cost. A few hours later we were sitting around the table chatting about the what, when and how much.
In addition to the bedroom project, we talked about the backyard. The space has been pretty much unused for the last 5 years, and it's time to take it back. It's postage stamp size as far as backyards go, but it's ours. And how wonderful would it be to eat breakfast out there on a nice weekend morning, and dinner on a warm night.
G mentioned that he would sooner get a space heater for the cold wall and spend the money on the backyard first. This is exactly the kind of advice I wanted to hear from someone who knows better about what projects to do first.
So, all being well with finances, we'll tackle the backyard just as soon as the ground thaws and the temperature begins to rise. Once we're into the summer months we'll look into getting the room done and hopefully finished by the fall.
Phew. 2013, here we come!
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