My my how time flies when you're having fun. I have been neglecting this poor little blog so I guess it's time to get cracking again. So here goes nothing.
Well since my last rant we successfully moved the fam back down to Toronto from Newmarket. I feel more at home than ever. It feels like we've been here a lifetime already (in a good way) and we have nothing but the future ahead of us to make more memories in this home. I hope to be sitting on the same front porch sipping on some wine and watching the grand kids run up and down the street when I'm "old and gray". Things are slowly but surely finding their place in here. We downsized slightly and you really notice how much crap you accumulate when you come from a larger house. We managed to purge ourselves of all the non-necessities. Apparently we needed three dining tables? I love being back in New Toronto. It's definitely an eclectic area to say the least. But we'll never get bored. Already found a great Indian restaurant about four blocks away. Very important for this pregnant gal! And everything else in the neighbourhood is a hop skip and a jump away...including the local nudie bar (oh well).
Christmas and New Years came and went. It was so great to spend it in the new home and to see Gavin's reactions to everything. Last year he was pretty much just a little vegetable but this year everything was so exciting for him. The tree, the lights, the parade, the presents, unwrapping the presents...unwrapping some more presents, etc. etc. Needless to say he's got the unwrapping part down pat. He wasn't very impressed with Santa this year and we have the picture to prove it. Hopefully that won't cost me a fortune in therapy bills down the road. I can barely wait to see how he reacts to it all next year.
I opened my big mouth and said that I would like to cook and host Christmas Day next year and then had an afterthought of what my life will be like next year. A two-and-a-half-year-old along side a nine-month-old. Hmmm?? Can I take that back? Oh that's right. Forgot to update you on that front. I am 30 weeks as of Wednesday. So I guess the countdown is really on now? Things will never be the same. I remember us saying that right before Gavin was born. But WOW! This is going to be a biggie. But a goodie too. Part of me is starting to feel a little bit of sadness that it won't just be us and Gavin anymore. Although, I know that what comes next is going to be even more amazing. Gavin is going to be a great big (little) brother to his little brother or sister. I have to say that I'm getting a lot of girl vibes but who knows? Either way we will be over the moon. I bought a couple pairs of pink onesies for the hospital just in case. Don't want the poor thing to have a complex right away by getting stuck in her brothers blue truck onesies.
I've been researching double strollers (I can't believe I just wrote that). But I can't seem to find anything a like within a reasonable price range. I'm sure something is bound to catch my eye in time. It's amazing how laid back we've been with this pregnancy compared to when I was pregnant with Gavin. It's like we're old veterans who already know what they're in for. I make it sound so warm and fuzzy don't I? But we seriously are excited! We've just had so little time to even think about anything baby-oriented with the move and holidays. I guess now I can start cracking the whip on Brandon to get the kids rooms painted. I will do my best to relinquish my anal painting control. Even if a bit of paint misses and hits the ceiling (look away...look away).
Resolutions for 2011? To avoid as many toxic people as possible and to turn a deaf ear to their bullshit. Life is too short.
Well since my last rant we successfully moved the fam back down to Toronto from Newmarket. I feel more at home than ever. It feels like we've been here a lifetime already (in a good way) and we have nothing but the future ahead of us to make more memories in this home. I hope to be sitting on the same front porch sipping on some wine and watching the grand kids run up and down the street when I'm "old and gray". Things are slowly but surely finding their place in here. We downsized slightly and you really notice how much crap you accumulate when you come from a larger house. We managed to purge ourselves of all the non-necessities. Apparently we needed three dining tables? I love being back in New Toronto. It's definitely an eclectic area to say the least. But we'll never get bored. Already found a great Indian restaurant about four blocks away. Very important for this pregnant gal! And everything else in the neighbourhood is a hop skip and a jump away...including the local nudie bar (oh well).
Christmas and New Years came and went. It was so great to spend it in the new home and to see Gavin's reactions to everything. Last year he was pretty much just a little vegetable but this year everything was so exciting for him. The tree, the lights, the parade, the presents, unwrapping the presents...unwrapping some more presents, etc. etc. Needless to say he's got the unwrapping part down pat. He wasn't very impressed with Santa this year and we have the picture to prove it. Hopefully that won't cost me a fortune in therapy bills down the road. I can barely wait to see how he reacts to it all next year.I opened my big mouth and said that I would like to cook and host Christmas Day next year and then had an afterthought of what my life will be like next year. A two-and-a-half-year-old along side a nine-month-old. Hmmm?? Can I take that back? Oh that's right. Forgot to update you on that front. I am 30 weeks as of Wednesday. So I guess the countdown is really on now? Things will never be the same. I remember us saying that right before Gavin was born. But WOW! This is going to be a biggie. But a goodie too. Part of me is starting to feel a little bit of sadness that it won't just be us and Gavin anymore. Although, I know that what comes next is going to be even more amazing. Gavin is going to be a great big (little) brother to his little brother or sister. I have to say that I'm getting a lot of girl vibes but who knows? Either way we will be over the moon. I bought a couple pairs of pink onesies for the hospital just in case. Don't want the poor thing to have a complex right away by getting stuck in her brothers blue truck onesies.
I've been researching double strollers (I can't believe I just wrote that). But I can't seem to find anything a like within a reasonable price range. I'm sure something is bound to catch my eye in time. It's amazing how laid back we've been with this pregnancy compared to when I was pregnant with Gavin. It's like we're old veterans who already know what they're in for. I make it sound so warm and fuzzy don't I? But we seriously are excited! We've just had so little time to even think about anything baby-oriented with the move and holidays. I guess now I can start cracking the whip on Brandon to get the kids rooms painted. I will do my best to relinquish my anal painting control. Even if a bit of paint misses and hits the ceiling (look away...look away).
Resolutions for 2011? To avoid as many toxic people as possible and to turn a deaf ear to their bullshit. Life is too short.
