Will it EVER END?!?!?!?!

You may be thinking from the title that I am speaking about Spring.... I'm not, though that can't come soon enough.

I'm refering to the CONSTANT illness that has plagued our home since the snow fell last year.  It has been a good 6 months of never ending colds mixed in with 3 rounds of the stomach flu!!!  Seriously, WHAT IS GOING ON?  I'm going to step out on a limb and say THIS IS THE WORST WINTER EVER!!!!!

Okay, the excessive drama is over... but really, why are my kids sick all the time?  I know the obvious culprits are the fact that I take them to childcare and group play places for children on a regular basis.  Also, I'm sure the lack of outside time plays a big role, but with the weather so cold and now the snow being higher than their heads, there aren't a lot of outside options.

If I knew I wouldn't loose my mind within a week I would quit working, stay home and never let my kids near other children.  Then they would be healthy.  But that isn't going to happen.

I am really hoping that when spring does finally come and we get outside to play that the illness will be over and maybe we can have 4 months of health before the snow flies again.

How depressing!

Hmmmm... Is someone turning 2 soon?

It must be getting close to that time as I am seeing some extra "spunk" in miss Quinn. I find it very interesting to see how my girls are different as they encounter each new stage.

I love them to bits and enjoy watching their imaginations develop. Quinn is chatting up a storm now (though I might be the only one who understands her), and Hailey is learning so quickly.

The girls always look for each other after primary class and give each other a big hug. Hailey gets upset when Quinn is upset and Quinn follows Hailey everywhere.

They are too cute. But I am kind of biased.

2013

Wow... December 3rd?  Really?  That was the last time I blogged?  Hmmmm, I guess I have been busy.  Who doesn't have a busy December!  Well it is a new year.  We had a GREAT Christmas, a Great New Years and have been trying to recover ever since ;)

I must say that is a pretty awesome summary of the past month! 

We are now getting back on schedule, back to organizing, back to meal planning, back to work, back to the gym and attempting to get back to sleeping through the night.  Why is it that you have to re-train children every time you go somewhere? or every time someone visits?

We have made resolutions, goals and are pondering many 'big' questions like 'more babies?' and 'build a house?'  Those are yet undecided... or decided for a much later date!!!!!

We are focusing on getting our bodies back in shape.  It is a scary day when after 6 years of marriage you look back and say 'MAN WE WERE HOT' and 'WHAT HAPPENED?'.  I'm determined to kick my butt back into shape and am so proud of Ian who is putting in more effort than me.  I'm looking forward to our summer at the lake, rather than dreading the swimsuit season ;)

We are well (besides the non-stop colds that keep coming).  We are happy and we are so very blessed!

Here are a few favourite pictures from our holidays...

This kid will do ANYTHING for marshmellows :)

Ballet class has now switched to tap for the rest of the year

Nothing more important...

An AMAZING Man

 

A couple months ago I was really missing my sister, who I hadn't seen in over a year.  She was about to have a baby (my first nephew) and I was sad I couldn't be there.  This wonderful man offered, of his own accord, to take care of our family while I traveled to Switzerland to see my sister!

It is the greatest gift (excluding our daughters) that Ian has ever given me!  I was very touched and very grateful for his understanding and sacrifice so I could be with my sister.

I have been here in Switzerland for 5 days soaking up some wonderful sister-talk and baby love!

My poor Ian on the other hand has been dealing with endless puke!!!!  Just days after leaving all three of them got the flu.  He has had late nights, lots of laundry, baths and lost sleep.  He has been sick himself and doing the best he can to take care of the kids.

I am SO thankful for Ian and love him to bits.  I miss my family SO much and was ready to jump back on a plan to come home early and help.

I love you Hailey and Quinn and can't wait to see you in 4 more days!!!

Toddler decorating!

The twins went to town decorating for Christmas.  They especially enjoyed decorating themselves with the stockings on their feet and the ornaments on their ears.  Since my sister is coming to Canada for Christmas they didn't put up the tree but gave the ornaments to the girls to find places around the house to hang them.  There are also many ornaments hanging on door and cupboard handles now.

They really enjoyed playing with the beautiful wooden nativity but were soon fighting over baby Jesus so it was put away for a time.  They are also having a lot of fun with the tutu's from auntie Jenny.

My Nephew

He is about 7 weeks now and is such a sweet boy!  He hardly fusses and sleeps great (when his mommy doesn't eat spicy food and chocolate).  He doesn't like to sit down or snuggle.... he just stands straight most of the time so he isn't very cuddly unless he is asleep.  He loves his auntie Jenny and has been talking to me and starting to smile.  It has been so nice to hold a little one again and the best part is that I still don't want another one..... yet!

My little ewok!