Family pictures

My sister Esther took some pictures of our family a few weeks ago. We had lots of fun and got some great shots.

Two votes for a boy

Well, the girls have talked about the new baby coming more than I thought they would. They are always wanting to kiss the baby (my tummy) and brainstorm ideas for what to name it. Eliza is often asking when it is coming, and then says that she is too excited to wait. The current vote is for a boy, but it definitely varies. Adaline has started praying for a baby boy. We had our first midwife appointment this week and heard the heart beat which was exciting and comforting. We have two new midwives this time plus Maura who has delivered both our babies. We are excited to get to know them. We are also excited that Midwifery will be covered in Alberta as of April 1st. So if any of you were thinking of making the switch, nows the time. We're not sure how much will be covered for us for this baby, but it is a promising change. So I guess that I'm going to have to change my blog to "A bicycle built for five"!!!

Enjoying the warm weather

Well, I'm a sucker for warm weather and will put off all sorts of things like cooking dinner and house work if there is warm weather to be enjoyed. The girls and I biked around the neighbourhood to go visiting teaching even though our first trip was not quite warm. I sometimes get a little irrational when there is a promise of warm weather and insist we head to the mountains on the warmest day of the week. It didn't quite happen, but we went out on Saturday despite the chilling wind and enjoyed a beautiful walk in the protection of the trees. Of course I took my camera and left it in the car, so no pictures to enjoy. We went on a little walk we had done when Eliza was 9 months old and it is amazing to think what has happened since then and how much our children have grown. Hopefully there are a few more warm days to enjoy before the first snow hits.

Finding joy in the little things

WEll, I'm not sure what to say. I feel like I need to come up with some introspective commentary about life. Usually I've got six months to try to catch up on, so I have lots to write. OK, here goes, My joy for the week, was teaching Joy school. We do this home preschool program where we take turns teaching and I really enjoy it. I love it when Eliza is off to play with her friends and I get a bit of a break, but I really love teaching too. We made apple sauce this week and learned about seeds and plants and I just love seeing them learn and their desire to experience new things. I love to see how they interact with one another and learn how to help and love and sometimes, what not to say. I enjoy being called "teacher" and have the opportunity to share what I know from my life experience and share stories about when I was a little girl. These kids grow up so fast and lately I have taken to just watching them and enjoying their expressions and dialogue and songs. I'm really trying to find joy in the little things.

My new goal

My new goal is to try to update once a week, so we'll see how it goes. I also need to figure out how to attach all of your blogs to mine. Anyway, I have ordered my counters and they should be in before Christmas. It took weeks just to get a reliable quote, but it's finally in process. I'll post a picture as soon as the counters are in. I think the counters will do a lot for it, despite the advantages of random pieces of board for counter.
We also just finished taking care of four of my cousins for a week. It's very different having kids that can help out more and that stay up later. They are really good kids, but I have to say after being the mom of 6 for a week, I was a little more tired than usual. I guess it's a good preview as we are expecting our third child in May. We're very excited, but glad for the few months to get ready for the new arrival

I'm still alive

Well, my record this year for updatinng my blog is bi yearly; it could be worse. It's been a crazy year for our little family with me working a couple days a week and still living in unfinished renos. But, we have now hired someone to finsh the kitchen and are feeling good about that. We've done a lot and have to be satisfied with letting someone with a little more time and experience finish it. My hope is to be able to send pictures of the finished kitchen by the end of the summer.

I've also quit my job at the children's hospital and will still pick up the odd shift. I enjoyed the work, but enjoy my children more. We've had lots of fun so far this summer being outside when the weather is nice, which is not that often ti seems.

What me stressed?

I remember that my mom had a shirt when I was growing up that said "What me stressed" and then there was a very stressed out cat on it. Well that about sums up my month. I always think that things are going to slow down after Christmas. You'd think I'd have if figured out by now, but apparently not. I would add some pictures to my blog of Christmas, but I haven't downloaded them off my camera yet and have no plans to do it tonight. Sorry to all those who have diligently checked this blog to find no updates. I am not really a true blogger, it is just a new format for my once every few months update. The only exciting thing that has happened this month is that I now have some new holes in my roof, a few of which are filled with lights, so we will actually be able to see the food we are eating. We're very excited about this new development and continue to anticipate the day when we are finished renovating the kitchen. And I plan to have one big party when I do and you're all invited.