Saturday... McDonald's
Tuesday...Wendy's
Wednesday (today)...McDonald's
Kinda... well extremely... gross.
After a long day at work, I need to figure out healthier 'fast food' alternatives. Not cool. No wonder I'm wearing stretchy pants.
And, I have to be cognisant that food and mood are linked. Recent research went as far as to indicate fast food was linked to depression. Of course, the question is... Is it the food? Or are people who take better care of themselves less prone to depression? Just a thought.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
My boy is starting to remember the strangest things...
Lately, I've noticed that T is starting to remember...
Yes he knows Tuesday is library day, and he's memorised the route to the zoo, and he knows there is a Thomas table at Indigo/Chapters. He also recognises the logos for Starbucks, Phil and Sebastien and Second Cup (all places to go for his special treat - hot chocolate).
His memory is now becoming more sophisticated. Yesterday, he remembered he painted three items at the pottery place... a turtle, a pig and Daddy's special cup. I unwrapped the first two, and he asked "Where is Dad's cup?", something I was hoping to hide/save until Valentine's Day. Yes... we gave it to Dad early.
Then, while we were visiting my Mom today, I mentioned to Daddy that we needed more milk. We had almost arrived home when he said, "Mommy forgot milk." He got all upset because he realised we didn't get what we had planned on getting, so we drove to get milk.
He also told me all about his day at Sarah's house, saying, "I had fun at Sarah's house. I played. I played with blocks. I had song."
I know all Mom's say this... but it absolutely amazes me at how much he learns... and how much he remembers.
Yes he knows Tuesday is library day, and he's memorised the route to the zoo, and he knows there is a Thomas table at Indigo/Chapters. He also recognises the logos for Starbucks, Phil and Sebastien and Second Cup (all places to go for his special treat - hot chocolate).
His memory is now becoming more sophisticated. Yesterday, he remembered he painted three items at the pottery place... a turtle, a pig and Daddy's special cup. I unwrapped the first two, and he asked "Where is Dad's cup?", something I was hoping to hide/save until Valentine's Day. Yes... we gave it to Dad early.
Then, while we were visiting my Mom today, I mentioned to Daddy that we needed more milk. We had almost arrived home when he said, "Mommy forgot milk." He got all upset because he realised we didn't get what we had planned on getting, so we drove to get milk.
He also told me all about his day at Sarah's house, saying, "I had fun at Sarah's house. I played. I played with blocks. I had song."
I know all Mom's say this... but it absolutely amazes me at how much he learns... and how much he remembers.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Some of T's favourite videos on YouTube
Elmo's World Theme
Original Song
Katy Perry on Sesame Street
Little Engines
Down by the Docks
Adventures begin again
After not being able to do much with the boy (crazy workload, adverse weather), we're finally starting to get back into the swing of things.
We went to Gymboree again yesterday, and he loved it. He was so determined to get out of the car to go play, that he said, "Take the buckles off, please" (referring to the car seat buckles). He really enjoyed climbing all of the equipment and was more keen on participating in the group activities.
We then drove across town to visit his cousins. They played and played... enjoying each other's company. He didn't want to leave his best friends.
Today, we went to the Boat and Sports Show, where he tried his hand at archery, fishing and minnow racing. He won a hockey stick and a fishing rod... He's definitely one lucky kid. It was wonderful for the three of us - T, Daddy and me - to hang out. A rare treat we look forward to doing more often.
We went to Gymboree again yesterday, and he loved it. He was so determined to get out of the car to go play, that he said, "Take the buckles off, please" (referring to the car seat buckles). He really enjoyed climbing all of the equipment and was more keen on participating in the group activities.
We then drove across town to visit his cousins. They played and played... enjoying each other's company. He didn't want to leave his best friends.
Today, we went to the Boat and Sports Show, where he tried his hand at archery, fishing and minnow racing. He won a hockey stick and a fishing rod... He's definitely one lucky kid. It was wonderful for the three of us - T, Daddy and me - to hang out. A rare treat we look forward to doing more often.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
My life is far from glamorous
Today, a coworker of mine and I laughed as we realised that we weren't expecting to be doing this while we were in university.
The 'this'? Helping people pack-up their possessions from their flood-damaged apartments. Hardly the glamorous lifestyle I anticipated when I was in school.
I'd always pictured myself wearing gorgeous clothes, flying around the world and hanging around in limos, drinking champagne. Did a little bit of that earlier in my career (well, maybe not the fly around the world part, but the rest, I can easily say I did). Now not so much.
Sure, I still do kinda cool stuff like spend time with well-known political types and some celebrities on occasion, but most of the time, I'm a bit closer to earth.
It's funny how our priorities change throughout life. Now I think it's more important to make a difference in the community than have the external things that some people believe define their success. My thoughts might change... especially because non-profit is non-profit for a reason. But for now, I'm content being un-glamorous.
I do enjoy knowing the work I do makes a difference within our community, and that we show leadership so other places can lead even more change.
So maybe the life I envisioned while in university isn't the life I wanted to live after all.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
A Date With My Boy
It feels like it's been forever since my son and I have left the world of day-to-day errand running and did something special.
Despite heavy snowfall, we braved slippery driving conditions (I ended up slipping into the street, and my car was stuck for a short period at a 45 degree angle) to go to Gymboree. He was mesmerized by all of the things to climb, balls to to throw and the slides and parachute. He didn't particularly care for the other kids, but the opportunity to just go and play made him very happy. He thought the parachute was particularly fun, and I think that Dad being there made it extra-special.
Daddy and I decided that even though our budget was particularly tight, we would enroll him in a weekly class to help him develop his social skills and give him time to just be a kid.
After the class, T and I went to paint pottery. I was a little concerned about the roads, but the pottery place wasn't too far away, and I thought he'd enjoy it. I was right. He LOVED painting his turtle and pig... and something secret and special for Daddy for Valentine's Day... shhh...
Given the chilly temperatures, we decided to go for hot chocolate, run a few errands (we couldn't get away with not buying a few small grocery items), and head home... where he promptly took a nap.
It felt good to enjoy his company and explore again. It reminded me how wonderful it is to be a Mom.
Despite heavy snowfall, we braved slippery driving conditions (I ended up slipping into the street, and my car was stuck for a short period at a 45 degree angle) to go to Gymboree. He was mesmerized by all of the things to climb, balls to to throw and the slides and parachute. He didn't particularly care for the other kids, but the opportunity to just go and play made him very happy. He thought the parachute was particularly fun, and I think that Dad being there made it extra-special.
Daddy and I decided that even though our budget was particularly tight, we would enroll him in a weekly class to help him develop his social skills and give him time to just be a kid.
After the class, T and I went to paint pottery. I was a little concerned about the roads, but the pottery place wasn't too far away, and I thought he'd enjoy it. I was right. He LOVED painting his turtle and pig... and something secret and special for Daddy for Valentine's Day... shhh...
Given the chilly temperatures, we decided to go for hot chocolate, run a few errands (we couldn't get away with not buying a few small grocery items), and head home... where he promptly took a nap.
It felt good to enjoy his company and explore again. It reminded me how wonderful it is to be a Mom.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Gremlins
Today was a day of gremlins...
I thought I packed my Blackberry and cell phone. No. They were on the living room table.
I thought I packed T's boots. No. They were left in the kitchen.
I thought T had enough diapers for his day home. No. One left.
And, of course, the traffic was particularly brutal on the way to work, so I was late. Then, the on-line programs I was trying to use weren't working. Yipes!
But, the gremlins faded as the day progressed. I was able to have an interview with a high-ranking elected official (a hard to get get... media were waiting almost outside his door, but he spoke with us first). Then, I did something I was dreading for about a week... I had a talk with my much-loved day home provider, indicating I had to find something more structured for my son. She was sweet, lovely and respectful, saying my son was always welcome back.
So despite little gremlins doing their thing this morning, everything worked out alright. (I'm still a bit sad about the day home provider. I'm going to miss her).
I thought I packed my Blackberry and cell phone. No. They were on the living room table.
I thought I packed T's boots. No. They were left in the kitchen.
I thought T had enough diapers for his day home. No. One left.
And, of course, the traffic was particularly brutal on the way to work, so I was late. Then, the on-line programs I was trying to use weren't working. Yipes!
But, the gremlins faded as the day progressed. I was able to have an interview with a high-ranking elected official (a hard to get get... media were waiting almost outside his door, but he spoke with us first). Then, I did something I was dreading for about a week... I had a talk with my much-loved day home provider, indicating I had to find something more structured for my son. She was sweet, lovely and respectful, saying my son was always welcome back.
So despite little gremlins doing their thing this morning, everything worked out alright. (I'm still a bit sad about the day home provider. I'm going to miss her).
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