Last week, Sebastian decided to try for the world record in wearing the most t-shirts at once. He got to 23. The record is something like 120.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
World Record Attempt
Last week, Sebastian decided to try for the world record in wearing the most t-shirts at once. He got to 23. The record is something like 120.
Friday, November 13, 2009
A day at home
Sebastian asked to stay home today, so we cancelled plans for a hike with our family coop. He didn't leave his room until noon. Every time I checked on him, he was happily swinging off his bed while listening to his story on tape.
Ayla and I made bread together and then she washed cupboards. She then watched a video, while colouring and cutting pieces of paper. She has started to always keep her hands busy while watching videos. She made a cool little creation from paper, tape and staples the other day. She said it was a bird with one wing. It's been so interesting to watch this crafty side of her develop. Ayla is still quite active, but she is increasingly able to sit down and focus on an activity. When she decides that she wants to do or play something by herself, she can really focus her persistence and intensity on it. It's been great for me, I have to say, I can actually sit down during the day, and not have her automatically walk over looking for "nernies".
I got Sebastian to come down to practice piano, which led to the only conflict of the day; my frustration with Ayla interrupting, and Sebastian not putting in a sincere effort. After a few tears, it was happily resolved with group hugs and kisses (including Puck as he was laying on the couch shaking, poor anxious dog), and Ayla was able to keep herself occupied and Sebastian focused on what he had to do.
We had a walk in the woods with Puck and had a friend over to dinner. Sebastian and his friend are at the library watching Harry Potter and Ayla is in bed. She has been so tired lately, so no arguments about that from her. I've been trying to decide whether I'm worried about how tired she has been. She has just been draggy, and often visibly tired. Hopefully she'll perk up soon.
The boys are back from the library, so I better get going!
Ayla and I made bread together and then she washed cupboards. She then watched a video, while colouring and cutting pieces of paper. She has started to always keep her hands busy while watching videos. She made a cool little creation from paper, tape and staples the other day. She said it was a bird with one wing. It's been so interesting to watch this crafty side of her develop. Ayla is still quite active, but she is increasingly able to sit down and focus on an activity. When she decides that she wants to do or play something by herself, she can really focus her persistence and intensity on it. It's been great for me, I have to say, I can actually sit down during the day, and not have her automatically walk over looking for "nernies".
I got Sebastian to come down to practice piano, which led to the only conflict of the day; my frustration with Ayla interrupting, and Sebastian not putting in a sincere effort. After a few tears, it was happily resolved with group hugs and kisses (including Puck as he was laying on the couch shaking, poor anxious dog), and Ayla was able to keep herself occupied and Sebastian focused on what he had to do.
We had a walk in the woods with Puck and had a friend over to dinner. Sebastian and his friend are at the library watching Harry Potter and Ayla is in bed. She has been so tired lately, so no arguments about that from her. I've been trying to decide whether I'm worried about how tired she has been. She has just been draggy, and often visibly tired. Hopefully she'll perk up soon.
The boys are back from the library, so I better get going!
Running Update #2
I got in about 13-14 km this week. Oscar worked more and I had to go for a test one day with sedation, so I only got runs in on two days. But they were both great runs! I went to Preservation Park for the one run, and it felt so good. I ran longer and a bit faster than last week. Being in the woods make it so much more relaxing. I even got to see a deer. Oscar is off for 5 days this coming week, so I should be able to get lots of running time in.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Running Update
I managed to get in 26 km this week. A big improvement over the last few months! I'm feeling quite motivated, and have looked forward to each run. I've also found, as a direct result I'm sure, that I have been in a great mood, and quite playful with the kids as well. I'm sure they're appreciative of that!
I'm planning to keep a tally of how much I run each week here, which I'm hoping will help keep me motivated.
I'm planning to keep a tally of how much I run each week here, which I'm hoping will help keep me motivated.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween!!
Ayla dressed up as a princess. Sebastian decided to abandon his award-winning hedge knight costume (see previous post), and go as an .... assassin. Yup, proud parenting moment for sure!They decorated all week and had a great time carving their pumpkins. Oscar was even dubbed "the best daddy is the whole world" by Ayla as they got ready to start. I'm sure I would have been labelled the "best momma in the world", except I hadn't gotten out of bed yet!!
This one is Sebastian's. He was getting frustrated trying to carve teeth so cleverly decided to go with some fangs instead.
Ayla designed two. I have to say that I absolutely adore them! She is very into sad faces right now.
Harvest Fest
The kids were excited to head to Port Rowan to attend Harvest Fest, a dinner and dance for families put on by the Lions club. Papa is a member and he worked hard all day cooking the meal. S, my niece, came up for the night as well.
The kids hammed it up for the camera before leaving.
Ayla danced the night away, mostly wearing her cousin's wig.
Sebastian mostly sat out for the dancing, although I did see him busting a few moves when the lights were down low! He had the thrill of winning best costume for his age group as well!
The kids hammed it up for the camera before leaving.
Ayla danced the night away, mostly wearing her cousin's wig.
Sebastian mostly sat out for the dancing, although I did see him busting a few moves when the lights were down low! He had the thrill of winning best costume for his age group as well!
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