Happy Halloween!
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Happy Birthday Daddy!
Our favourite man turned 32 today! There was no shortage of love, treats, and fun.
Grammy and Johnny came to visit last night and stayed until this afternoon. It was so nice to have family around to celebrate!
This morning Daddy woke up to some more gifts and a card from his girls.
The girls were excited to go to school this morning for their Halloween celebrations! Jessica's class got to dress up in costumes, while Emily got into the Halloween spirit by wearing orange and black.
The grownups had breakfast and then headed to Lemoine's Point for a lovely Fall walk.
After the walk we met up with uncle George and cousin Clara for lunch at the Pasta Shelf.
We topped the day off with some delicious Thai Green Curry for supper. Perfection!
Working on Daddy's card the day before
"You are the bast daddy in the wold"
Grammy and Johnny came to visit last night and stayed until this afternoon. It was so nice to have family around to celebrate!
Opening gifts from G & J
This morning Daddy woke up to some more gifts and a card from his girls.
Puzzles!
Family puzzle time before school
The girls were excited to go to school this morning for their Halloween celebrations! Jessica's class got to dress up in costumes, while Emily got into the Halloween spirit by wearing orange and black.
Bye girls!
The grownups had breakfast and then headed to Lemoine's Point for a lovely Fall walk.
Birdie visiting the birthday boy
After the walk we met up with uncle George and cousin Clara for lunch at the Pasta Shelf.
Clara's cute pout for most of the lunch
Cake & birthday song
We topped the day off with some delicious Thai Green Curry for supper. Perfection!
Happy birthday Daddy!
Love! xox
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Déjà Vu
Here is a snapshot from this evening's play time:
If the picture looks familiar, it's because I blogged a very similar one a year and a half ago! Just a slight outfit swap...
If the picture looks familiar, it's because I blogged a very similar one a year and a half ago! Just a slight outfit swap...
March 2014
2014 2015
The girls sure are growing up fast!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
After School
Our after school routine starts at 3:30pm when we pick the girls up from school. They come out of different doors, so Steve waits outside Emily's door and I wait for Jessica to come out of her door.
Sometimes Emily wants to play at school for a few minutes before going home. Jessica is usually too tired to play; she is content just snuggling with her mommy. I always hold my (not-so-baby) girl on our way to the car.
This is the trickiest time of day -- hungry + tired girls means they fall apart pretty easily. On this day they had an argument about who gets to have the yellow stool, which ended with a tug of war, the stool crashing on the floor, and Emily crying.
After school activities are about the same as the before school ones (TV, Legos, colouring, games, etc). The girls might also play in the basement or their rooms.
Once Emily and Jessica are fed and rested, they play happily together while Steve and I start supper.
We rarely leave the house (as a family) on weeknights. If we do, it's for a bike ride around the neighbourhood, a quick stop at the library, or a shopping trip to the Dollar Store to spend allowance money. On this particular day we had movies/books due back at the library, so we left quickly after supper. That's probably why we don't go out often -- the outing meant that the kitchen stayed a mess and the dishes didn't get done until the next day.
The bedtime routine starts around 6:45pm: snacks, pyjamas, reading, tooth brushing, and snuggles. The end of a long day!
Jessica sometimes chooses the couch or the floor instead of her bed... Tonight it was the floor!
Sometimes Emily wants to play at school for a few minutes before going home. Jessica is usually too tired to play; she is content just snuggling with her mommy. I always hold my (not-so-baby) girl on our way to the car.
They like to have their stuffies waiting in the car
Checking out Jessica's new home reading book
This is the trickiest time of day -- hungry + tired girls means they fall apart pretty easily. On this day they had an argument about who gets to have the yellow stool, which ended with a tug of war, the stool crashing on the floor, and Emily crying.
They always fight over the yellow stool
(Too bad I couldn't find two!)
Sad Emily
Angry, glaring Jessica
After school snacks are a necessity!
After school activities are about the same as the before school ones (TV, Legos, colouring, games, etc). The girls might also play in the basement or their rooms.
Basement play
Once Emily and Jessica are fed and rested, they play happily together while Steve and I start supper.
Girls colouring in the background
Supper time!
Turkey Tacos
We rarely leave the house (as a family) on weeknights. If we do, it's for a bike ride around the neighbourhood, a quick stop at the library, or a shopping trip to the Dollar Store to spend allowance money. On this particular day we had movies/books due back at the library, so we left quickly after supper. That's probably why we don't go out often -- the outing meant that the kitchen stayed a mess and the dishes didn't get done until the next day.
Pretending to sleep
The automated book return belt is so cool!
The bedtime routine starts around 6:45pm: snacks, pyjamas, reading, tooth brushing, and snuggles. The end of a long day!
One of my least-favourite parenting activities:
brushing teeth
brushing teeth
Jessica sometimes chooses the couch or the floor instead of her bed... Tonight it was the floor!
Have a nice sleep! ♥
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