Category: update

Sometimes, I wish I had an answer for that question. But alas, here we are. What’s new in our household?

Jhyelle’s busy motoring around like nobody’s business! She crawls quite quickly, and can get up the stairs as well. She walks along furniture, and is slowly learning to move from one area to the other by reaching out and grabbing the nearest item. She has 1 visible tooth, and is working on a couple more. Solids? Well, that eating is on the slow side. She’ll have a few bites of her rice cereal (yes, we’re still on rice cereal) and then she quits.

Jamayia’s turning 3 on Saturday. Yes, three, as in years old. I can’t believe that it was only 3 short years ago that I was first pregnant and anticipating her arrival. **sigh** Wow. She’s talking away. Her feet & body seem to only know one speed–run! She loves to help me. Her sleeping, on the other hand, has become outrageous. If she naps, then she’ll keep trying to escape her bed come bed time. And most times, in the middle of the night, she’ll find her way into our bed and get comfy and sleep. But lately, the worst has been waking up at like 7 ish AM. I don’t like waking up at that hour, but I have to get up with her, since she can’t tend to herself yet. Maybe we’ll work on that now that she’ll be three…

My 6th wedding anniversary is on Monday. I can’t believe it’s been 6 years. I remember that day with a big smile on my face. What’s more is that other people still remember my wedding & reminisce about it. Usually at other weddings, though, comparing the slackness to our pleasantly memorable event.

Well, there’s so much more, but so little energy left. I need to post more about wading pools & bicycles, among other things.

And pictures; must add more pictures!

…so here’s some random spillage. And in no particular order:

One: I did indeed manage to exercise on Monday. I got a new DVD so it’s time to kick (or better yet, walk) it into gear. Hopefully I can carve out some sort of routine for myself. It’s the kids that need to learn to cooperate with me.

Two: I’m on Twitter. Check out the side bar and you’ll see updates on my tweets. Why? Not so much because I’m big into society’s latest trends. It’s moreso because I’m looking for a challenge for myself…a healthy challenge. I’ve been on the blogging slump, which is my own fault. So I’m leaping at the chance here that random twittering will encourage more frequent and just as random blogging.

Three: I’m twenty-nine years old. Yes, 29. My birthday was last Monday. Sorta had a low-key day. I’m not worried about turning thirty however. I am moreso concerned right now about not having a dull day next year…LOL. And presents. Why not be honest. I do like presents. They don’t have to be big or costly. Just something cool to show that someone thought about me So, I’m very open to suggestions on how to celebrate. I only have one idea so far: A birth month celebration, where I do something on each day in June.

Four: Kids are good. Jamayia’s turning three in July. Jhyelle will be nine months old next week. Where on earth does the time go?? I’m watching them grow up a little too quickly.

Five: Jamayia has speech concerns. She’s doing well, and she does talk. “They” are just worried that she’s a wee bit behind where she should be, according to textbook standards. And when you answer “their” questions, you can understand that she is kinda sorta behind. I really hope that it’s nothing major. She’s also being referred to the child development clinic, to check her for other issues. It was an option presented to us at her speech assessment. Why not take advantage of all the opportunities. Anything to help us raise her as best we can. After all, worst case scenario–she’s got a developmental issue of some kind. Best case scenario–she’s just stubborn and refusing to use her language.

Six: We need a new car. Did I mention that before? I’m pretty sure I did. But, it’s getting to the point that our car now functions best when it’s warmed up first. LOL. Yes, the engine needs to run for a few minutes before it’s ready to be moved. **sigh** New car is definitely not in the budget. So, this one will have to hold out until my miracle is here. I didn’t even talk about the space issues. Two kids in car seats=no room for extra passengers. Trunk space is also greatly reduced when travelling with double stroller. But I’m still thankful. It sure beats having no car at all.

Alrighty, that’s it for now.

I really haven’t. Just been crazy busy and mad tired. I’m constantly starting posts in my head…and usually in the shower! But you can’t blog from there. Out of all the things to get pushed down the line, it’s the blog.

Lots to update on…
House
Pregnancy/#2
Car
Job
Jamayia

Okay….in that short list, there are a gazillion other things that have been going on as well. I will try my best to make more of a bloggin’ effort here. Blogging is something I enjoy and therefore, should be doing it more frequently.

I’m also looking to change the name of this blog–again!–I know. But it needs to be done. Not that I’m through laughing my way through my life. But the title doesn’t quite fit how I feel. I dunno how I feel, actually. Hmmm…maybe that’s an idea in and of itself? I also wouldn’t mind changing the template too. We’ll see how that goes.

Stay tuned folks.

May…as in the month. So, a quick snapshot of what’s up with us….

Jamayia was sick for a few days, but is obviously quite back to her old self. What it was? Don’t exactly know. She wasn’t completely down & out. She did run a fever, but no tummy issues or head cold. There was wee bit of sniffling & coughing, but nothing stuck out. She was a shade more sedate than usual and had troubles sleeping through the nights she wasn’t her regular self. Thank God she’s doing wayyyy better now. Yippee. Growing like a weed, that girl. Loving life, loving discovery, and just plain loving! Daily, we’re getting more words out of her too.

Jono is mad busy with work, but doing well. He was great, waking up with Jamayia during her sick nights. He’s snoring away right now, though. Can’t blame him–he’s had a long week. Lots of customer demands at work. He’ll get a long weekend in 3 weeks, which will help a bit. Oh, and 2 wks off in June!!

Me is alright. Week 17 of fetal incubation. My tummy’s huge–compared to last time, anyways. Jamayia stayed tucked away so cutely last time. It’s quite obvious to the naked eye that I’m pregnant this time around. I see the Dr tomorrow, so I’ll have more of an update about Dookie then. Things are moving along with the house–yeah. We’re going to pick out some interior design stuff next week. It’d sure be nice to get this house earlier than their estimated date. Work’s going well for me too. A great sales nite today–yippee! Thankfully it slowed down towards the end of my shift. I needed to just take a seat for a moment and breathe.

So, we’re umbrella-folding stroller shopping right now. We’re also trying to figure out what to do for Mother’s Day. I can’t just sit and let Hubby take care of everything. It’s only because I have a Mom who’s deserving of some good Mom’s Day stuff too, so gotta think of something for at least her.

Sleepy time…

I’m still chuckling away over here. Funny how I rename my blog, and then take a long pausing post. Coincidentally, the NaBloPoMo peeps are running this contest 12 months a year now, with November still being their main month. I’ll probably attempt it from the sidelines, without officially signing up. I know that there’s no way I can keep up…for real.

So, the car was still kinda acting up. Turns out there was a good reason–we needed a new battery. Last Saturday morning, we went to start the car and nothing happened. So, Jono got all bundled up and went outside to manually start it…it was deader than dead. CAA came by twice in about 30 minutes. The first time, the boosted it and told us to keep it running for a good 30 minutes. No prob. Jono presses the command start button (so that we can remove the key from the ignition and prevent auto theft) and the thing dies!! The second time, the guy mentioned that command start takes more energy than the manual start. We let it run for a good while, then piled in to head to church. We backed out of our spot beside the garage, and managed to pull in front of the garage (to straighten out enought to drive off) and the car died again, right there!!! This time, we borrowed the sisters ailing car to boost ours. Long story short, my bro came and got Jamayia & I for church. And Jono never did make it. My mom picked him up after church for lunch. The long weekend was spent going back and forth to Part Source. The sillyness finally ended Tuesday when they gave Jono a new battery (praise the Lord for warranty!!!) and we’ve been cruising ever since.

What else–I’ve been enjoying my “working” life at the Baby Bin Boutique. I meet all kinds of people. It’s been fun to scope out all types of nifty baby gadgets and items. Anyone looking for unique gifts, head on my way. I work a lovely 8 hrs a week–perfect since I don’t have any other childcare. My bro was helping, but he just got himself a job, so that’s out of the picture now. Oh well…congrats though, Bro!

What else?? We’re heading down to Cali (yes, again…**laughs mischieviously**). My sister graduates in June, so time to go and support again. Oh, Ontario Mills Mall, we shall reunite!!! And Jamayia still flies free Big, big grins.

Of course, with the icky airlines stroller/luggage rules, I’ll need to be purchasing an umbrella stroller now too. Any suggestions??

Well, sleepy time. Thanks, to my loyal reader fan, who actually misses it when I don’t post regularly. Word on the street is that we have something in common 😉

Nighty nite!