If you ever have a child or know of a child selling Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, please, please, please let me know. I will buy.
Seriously, have you ever TRIED their oatmeal craisin cookies? They are to DIE for. Imagine the best homemade oatmeal raisin cookie you can, then times that by 10, then you might come close...
But alas, we only got one tub, and you can see the bottom. We have scoured the internet to no avail... so let me fund your child's band trip... pleeeeaaassseee!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
A First For Blake
I can't believe it. I am old enough to have a child missing a tooth. Really? I feels like I brought him home from the hospital just yesterday.
Somehow, this has been a little harder than sending him off to kindergarten? I watched and marveled when those precious little baby teeth came in... now they are going - like all the rest of his baby-traits.
He was sooo excited. But he usually is about most things. He has such an excitement for life!
He carried his tooth around with him all day. Dave and I kept telling him he shouldn't, that he might lose it. Sure enough, dinner rolled around and the tooth was missing. A tiny little baby tooth, in a shag carpet. Both Dave and I looked and then we told him we would look some more after dinner.
At dinner, Dave suggested he say a prayer for help to find his tooth. He did (I prayed too that he would have a faith building experience and find it!). Right after dinner, I started looking again in the same spot we had all scoured and there it was!
It went into the little tooth box, and beside his pillow.
He woke up in the middle of the night, frantic and crying. "The tooth fairy took my tooth but didn't leave anything!".
(The dollar had popped out when he opened the box and landed on his bed. He didn't see it in the dim light of his nightlight). I picked it up and showed it to him. He told me later "I thought it was garbage!", and then I unrolled the dollar and immediately his sorrow turned to joy. The tooth fairy had come!
Now he can't wait for another tooth to fall out.
By the way, want to know how it was extracted?
He got impatient and pressed it against the frame of the couch until it popped out. That is my Blake for you.
Somehow, this has been a little harder than sending him off to kindergarten? I watched and marveled when those precious little baby teeth came in... now they are going - like all the rest of his baby-traits.
He was sooo excited. But he usually is about most things. He has such an excitement for life!
He carried his tooth around with him all day. Dave and I kept telling him he shouldn't, that he might lose it. Sure enough, dinner rolled around and the tooth was missing. A tiny little baby tooth, in a shag carpet. Both Dave and I looked and then we told him we would look some more after dinner.
At dinner, Dave suggested he say a prayer for help to find his tooth. He did (I prayed too that he would have a faith building experience and find it!). Right after dinner, I started looking again in the same spot we had all scoured and there it was!
It went into the little tooth box, and beside his pillow.
He woke up in the middle of the night, frantic and crying. "The tooth fairy took my tooth but didn't leave anything!".
(The dollar had popped out when he opened the box and landed on his bed. He didn't see it in the dim light of his nightlight). I picked it up and showed it to him. He told me later "I thought it was garbage!", and then I unrolled the dollar and immediately his sorrow turned to joy. The tooth fairy had come!
Now he can't wait for another tooth to fall out.
By the way, want to know how it was extracted?
He got impatient and pressed it against the frame of the couch until it popped out. That is my Blake for you.
Friday, March 27, 2009
:(
My carpal tunnel has made sure that YOGA and I are no longer friends. And I could really use a friend like YOGA at this point.
Now if only I could break up with FOOD. That would sure help! And RUN and I definitely need to get better aquainted.
All of this so B-U-T-T and TUMMY and I can fall in love all over again.
Now if only I could break up with FOOD. That would sure help! And RUN and I definitely need to get better aquainted.
All of this so B-U-T-T and TUMMY and I can fall in love all over again.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
In a funk. WARNING: Venting straight ahead!
I have been fighting a bit of the blues lately. Not sure exactly why although I am sure it is partly due to the stress we are experiencing. It is hard work for me NOT to worry about it. And I am tired of fighting it.
Dave has been doing well. He had two interviews this past week and got called back for 2nd interviews with both companies. So things look good there.
Perhaps it is the cold weather returning. Or missing my family. Most likely a combination of things, I am sure.
Of course, my sis Katie is coming a week from Friday. So that is something to look forward to. I haven't seen her in nearly two years. 2 YEARS! That in and of itself is enough to be down :(
The fact that I can't foresee ever being closer to my family makes me really, really sad. How do I learn to live with this? It definitely doesn't seem to be getting any easier.
Not to mention, I somehow have to figure out how to get all of us passports since they will now be needed to cross into glorious Canuck-land.
My dad is having surgery soon. He has cancer. It is a good kind to have if you are going to get cancer, and with Dave's history, I know all about those good kinds :) So I am not too worried. But still... my parents are getting older (don't worry, not OLD yet Mum and Dad!), and I don't want to miss all this time with them. I missed time with my beloved Grams (she was my bestest of buddies), and that was hard for me. I don't want to miss any more. At least we have Skype right?
"Sometimes life isn't fair!" (yeah, I am totally whining)
But no one said it was supposed to be fair Liz...
Dave has been doing well. He had two interviews this past week and got called back for 2nd interviews with both companies. So things look good there.
Perhaps it is the cold weather returning. Or missing my family. Most likely a combination of things, I am sure.
Of course, my sis Katie is coming a week from Friday. So that is something to look forward to. I haven't seen her in nearly two years. 2 YEARS! That in and of itself is enough to be down :(
The fact that I can't foresee ever being closer to my family makes me really, really sad. How do I learn to live with this? It definitely doesn't seem to be getting any easier.
Not to mention, I somehow have to figure out how to get all of us passports since they will now be needed to cross into glorious Canuck-land.
My dad is having surgery soon. He has cancer. It is a good kind to have if you are going to get cancer, and with Dave's history, I know all about those good kinds :) So I am not too worried. But still... my parents are getting older (don't worry, not OLD yet Mum and Dad!), and I don't want to miss all this time with them. I missed time with my beloved Grams (she was my bestest of buddies), and that was hard for me. I don't want to miss any more. At least we have Skype right?
"Sometimes life isn't fair!" (yeah, I am totally whining)
But no one said it was supposed to be fair Liz...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Rag Blanket
So my good friend Staci has been making these, and inspired me. I watched a few youtube videos (how I love youtube), and made my first rag blanket.
This one is NOT very well done mind you. I wanted to kind of test the waters and didn't do very careful measuring, cutting or sewing and recycled some of Grant's too small receiving blankets. This is pretty small itself, more like a "lovee" blanket than a covering blanket although it would be good for a newborn. The edges will fray more and more with each washing and it is flannel so it will get softer and even more snuggly!
It was a lot of fun and I will be making many more in the future. Now if only Katie would hurry up and find out WHAT SHE IS HAVING!!!
Oh, and if you are waiting for your hand made surprise, I am planning on having them in the mail this week! If you haven't yet emailed your mailing address, please do: dillydallyart@gmail.com.
This one is NOT very well done mind you. I wanted to kind of test the waters and didn't do very careful measuring, cutting or sewing and recycled some of Grant's too small receiving blankets. This is pretty small itself, more like a "lovee" blanket than a covering blanket although it would be good for a newborn. The edges will fray more and more with each washing and it is flannel so it will get softer and even more snuggly!
It was a lot of fun and I will be making many more in the future. Now if only Katie would hurry up and find out WHAT SHE IS HAVING!!!
Oh, and if you are waiting for your hand made surprise, I am planning on having them in the mail this week! If you haven't yet emailed your mailing address, please do: dillydallyart@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Grant's Blog
I really should call this blog Grant's, since he is all I blog about anymore! What can I say, my kids are the highlight of my life and since the other two are always doing their own thing, Grant is the star.
I was posting to my photog. blog today. I have some piano music playing on it at the moment. I think Grant loved it. The entire time, he sat there and made "sang" at the screen. I have never heard him do this before. Lately it seems he has found his voice. I am grateful for this because his silence has been a concern of ours lately.
Grant's big "singing" debut.
I was posting to my photog. blog today. I have some piano music playing on it at the moment. I think Grant loved it. The entire time, he sat there and made "sang" at the screen. I have never heard him do this before. Lately it seems he has found his voice. I am grateful for this because his silence has been a concern of ours lately.
Grant's big "singing" debut.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Just Because again...
I read this on a blog I liked, and it was too funny not to share. The Sleepwalking dog.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Walking
So, in attempt to get back in shape, I have started jogging. Since I am not in the best of shape, my jogging usually quickly turns to walking.
Today was a busier sort of day, so instead of taking 45 minutes to go jog/walk, I took Grant for his very first real walk, and we cruised the neighborhood.
He looked pretty darn cute. I had to keep stopping to kiss his little face.
It was so warm and beautiful, we had to lose the hat soon after we began our walk. And it was windy so I had to walk backwards so he could catch his breath a couple times. But he loved it. Me too.
Dave's interview went really well, he thinks. Thanks for the good wishes. He should know by Monday if he made it through to the next round of interviews.
Sydney told us at dinner that we "frustrated" her. I think it might be because we were trying to get her to eat something. I really don't know how she survives on five bites of food a day.
Blake is being a stinker lately. He has been having a lot of time-outs.
I enjoyed our neighborhood cooking rendez-vous ("In the kitchen with Britney"). What great neighbors and friends I have!
Life has its troubles, but it sure is good.
Today was a busier sort of day, so instead of taking 45 minutes to go jog/walk, I took Grant for his very first real walk, and we cruised the neighborhood.
He looked pretty darn cute. I had to keep stopping to kiss his little face.
It was so warm and beautiful, we had to lose the hat soon after we began our walk. And it was windy so I had to walk backwards so he could catch his breath a couple times. But he loved it. Me too.
Dave's interview went really well, he thinks. Thanks for the good wishes. He should know by Monday if he made it through to the next round of interviews.
Sydney told us at dinner that we "frustrated" her. I think it might be because we were trying to get her to eat something. I really don't know how she survives on five bites of food a day.
Blake is being a stinker lately. He has been having a lot of time-outs.
I enjoyed our neighborhood cooking rendez-vous ("In the kitchen with Britney"). What great neighbors and friends I have!
Life has its troubles, but it sure is good.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
And time rolls on...
I love giving Grant a bath. It is the funniest. I have never seen a baby splash so hard at this age, and in such a frantic way. He flaps his little arms so ferociously, soaking me, the floor, the toilet, everything within a five foot radius.
But it really is the cutest. One of these days I will get it on video. I cracked open a bottle of Johnson's cucumber melon baby wash that someone had given me.
I have a really strong sense of smell. And with that, smell is able to trigger memories probably more than anything else. When I started washing him, the smell of that baby wash brought me immediately back to the hospital.
When Grant was born, he was having some trouble breathing, so they took him straightaway up to the nursery to make sure he was ok. It was over an hour before they brought him back to me. But when they did, he smelled sooooo good.
I remember thinking it was the most heavenly smell, that sweet unidentifiable smell mixed with that already heavenly "new baby" smell... I meant to ask what it was they used but soon forgot amid all the excitement.
But I smelled him a lot during that time in the hospital.
So today, after I washed him and dried him and had him cuddled in a big fluffly towel, I put my nose to his head and took a bit sniff and was taken right back to these days.
And I just can't stop smelling him. I am just glad I was able to find out what it was and now I can have that "new baby" reminder all the time.
I do think he has only gotten cuter though :)
On the job front, Dave has an interview this Wednesday - keep us in your prayers...
And my katie-did is coming in April. I can't wait!!! YEYYYYYY!
But it really is the cutest. One of these days I will get it on video. I cracked open a bottle of Johnson's cucumber melon baby wash that someone had given me.
I have a really strong sense of smell. And with that, smell is able to trigger memories probably more than anything else. When I started washing him, the smell of that baby wash brought me immediately back to the hospital.
When Grant was born, he was having some trouble breathing, so they took him straightaway up to the nursery to make sure he was ok. It was over an hour before they brought him back to me. But when they did, he smelled sooooo good.
I remember thinking it was the most heavenly smell, that sweet unidentifiable smell mixed with that already heavenly "new baby" smell... I meant to ask what it was they used but soon forgot amid all the excitement.
But I smelled him a lot during that time in the hospital.
So today, after I washed him and dried him and had him cuddled in a big fluffly towel, I put my nose to his head and took a bit sniff and was taken right back to these days.
And I just can't stop smelling him. I am just glad I was able to find out what it was and now I can have that "new baby" reminder all the time.
I do think he has only gotten cuter though :)
On the job front, Dave has an interview this Wednesday - keep us in your prayers...
And my katie-did is coming in April. I can't wait!!! YEYYYYYY!
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Strong Silent Type
Getting any sounds out of Grant is nearly impossible. He is pretty quiet unless he is voicing his frustration (which isn't very often). But he has been doing these hilarious "raspberry" attempts. He just can't seem to get them out very well.
The beginning of this is Dave "eating" Grant. Or the tail end. I came in too late and Grant is getting tired of this game.
The best part of the next sequence is towards the end...
The beginning of this is Dave "eating" Grant. Or the tail end. I came in too late and Grant is getting tired of this game.
The best part of the next sequence is towards the end...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Spread The Sunshine!
I love things like this. Can't wait to get my "special something" from Hillary! Or give my special somethings away! If you are far away just send me your mailing address (dillydallyart@gmail.com).
The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me!
Made with tons of love just for you!
It might be a fun sewing project, a sweet letter to you from me, or some yummy goodies, you might be surprised what you get! Give it a try! The catch? You must re -post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to leave a comment, win a lovely little treat for themselves! Have Fun! Ready........Set............Go!
The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me!
Made with tons of love just for you!
It might be a fun sewing project, a sweet letter to you from me, or some yummy goodies, you might be surprised what you get! Give it a try! The catch? You must re -post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to leave a comment, win a lovely little treat for themselves! Have Fun! Ready........Set............Go!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Picture Day
I don't take a lot of day to day photos of my kids. But once and awhile, I get the urge and out comes the camera. Since Grant is the newest addition to our family, and the one I can get to stay still long enough to snap a decent photo, he gets most of the camera attention.
Don't worry, it isn't favoritism. You should SEE the number of photos I took of the other two. I would say they get less and less as time goes on!
I took these today. I was changing Grant on our bed and he was just too cute. Then I added a hat my good friend Beth lent me. I must say, I love these ones...
I love this one. Mainly because it displays his method of "scooting". He arches his back and uses his feet and scoots on his head. He is getting better at it. It looks hilarious.
And because I never take pics of myself with the kids...
Don't worry, it isn't favoritism. You should SEE the number of photos I took of the other two. I would say they get less and less as time goes on!
I took these today. I was changing Grant on our bed and he was just too cute. Then I added a hat my good friend Beth lent me. I must say, I love these ones...
I love this one. Mainly because it displays his method of "scooting". He arches his back and uses his feet and scoots on his head. He is getting better at it. It looks hilarious.
And because I never take pics of myself with the kids...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Mormon? Wha???
I saw this on CJane's blog. This Harvard student answered a slew of questions on a panel geared towards different religions and understanding them.
Many people in my lifetime have had a lot of questions about my beliefs and my faith which is central to who I am and why I live my life.
I don't think I could do as nearly as good a job as this young lady in explaining so I will leave it up to her.
Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.
Oh, and no, we don't practice polygamy.
Have questions? I will do my best to answer. Email me at dillydallyart@gmail.com
Many people in my lifetime have had a lot of questions about my beliefs and my faith which is central to who I am and why I live my life.
I don't think I could do as nearly as good a job as this young lady in explaining so I will leave it up to her.
Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.
Oh, and no, we don't practice polygamy.
Have questions? I will do my best to answer. Email me at dillydallyart@gmail.com
Friday, March 6, 2009
I stole this from Chelsea. It was just too cool so I had to share. Hit the HQ button for the best view.
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What am I doing at the moment you ask? (How nice of you!) Watching snow fall. Bleghhhh. Eating fresh from the oven, chocolate chip cookies (of COURSE homemade!)...mmmm.
My house is almost completely tidy. The baby is sleeping. Dave took the kids to go swimming.
Why haven't I updated in ages? Wellll... that is a good question. The only excuse I can think of is ??? Perhaps it is because I have been so preoccupied with keeping positive, calm and somewhat stress free (and if you knew my nature you would know that would actually require copious amounts of energy), that I just have nothing left. No creative juices, no desire to "vent". Just no words.
Do you really want to hear about how little I am sleeping? Or how Grant wakes up at 4 am once I finally fall asleep and decides that would be a good time to recite baby-poetry in baby language, at the top of his lungs? For an hour? And then again at 5 am? And then again at 6 am?
No, I didn't think so.
Or how I just spilled some milk on my keyboard for the umpteenth time and why don't I learn my lesson?
Or how I tried to be a good mummy and take Blake and Sydney to the "Moms & Muffins" night last night but ended up leaving Blake with a neighbour and coming home after 15 minutes because Sydney was sick to her stomach?
This is about as exciting as it gets folks.
Wait... I did get to Skype with my Mum, brother Adam, Sister Katie last night and get a glance of my sister Emmie holding the dog up to the webcam and then to my Mum's face for a good ol' smelly dog kiss.
That, my friends, was AWESOME.
Other bright spots in my day? My baby. He honestly is the smiliest, most adorable baby in the universe. I am sorry to all of you who have baby's but that is just the facts. Blake's pictures and Sydney's fishy kisses. And Dave who takes my kids swimming :)
If you really want to read something entertaining, go visit my sis Katie's blog HERE. Seriously funny. I about snorted milk out of my nostrils I am telling you.
My house is almost completely tidy. The baby is sleeping. Dave took the kids to go swimming.
Why haven't I updated in ages? Wellll... that is a good question. The only excuse I can think of is ??? Perhaps it is because I have been so preoccupied with keeping positive, calm and somewhat stress free (and if you knew my nature you would know that would actually require copious amounts of energy), that I just have nothing left. No creative juices, no desire to "vent". Just no words.
Do you really want to hear about how little I am sleeping? Or how Grant wakes up at 4 am once I finally fall asleep and decides that would be a good time to recite baby-poetry in baby language, at the top of his lungs? For an hour? And then again at 5 am? And then again at 6 am?
No, I didn't think so.
Or how I just spilled some milk on my keyboard for the umpteenth time and why don't I learn my lesson?
Or how I tried to be a good mummy and take Blake and Sydney to the "Moms & Muffins" night last night but ended up leaving Blake with a neighbour and coming home after 15 minutes because Sydney was sick to her stomach?
This is about as exciting as it gets folks.
Wait... I did get to Skype with my Mum, brother Adam, Sister Katie last night and get a glance of my sister Emmie holding the dog up to the webcam and then to my Mum's face for a good ol' smelly dog kiss.
That, my friends, was AWESOME.
Other bright spots in my day? My baby. He honestly is the smiliest, most adorable baby in the universe. I am sorry to all of you who have baby's but that is just the facts. Blake's pictures and Sydney's fishy kisses. And Dave who takes my kids swimming :)
If you really want to read something entertaining, go visit my sis Katie's blog HERE. Seriously funny. I about snorted milk out of my nostrils I am telling you.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Craisins, Avocado's and Feta OH MY!
Those of you who think you know me, probably think I am not a big fan of salads. True, I often pass on the ol' iceberg and cucumber combinations, and I don't even want to catch a wiff of a caesar salad, and yes, I usually choose soup over salad when dining out.
BUT, the truth of the matter is... I ADORE salad. A really good, creative salad that is.
In fact, we have eaten it twice this week. An asian chicken salad for dinner with mandarins and chow mein noodles, almonds feta and asian dressing.
And then last night, with some friends, an amazing combination that I was hesitant to share, just because if I do, then you can't come over for dinner and gush about how great the salad is - if you have made it before.
(I think this one was from Skye wayyy back when we had a recipe group).
Craisin, Poppyseed Salad
Start with baby spinach leaves
Add in some yummy craisins
crumbled feta
diced avocado
candied almonds (make a simple syrup and mix in almonds, spread on some parchment in a thin layer and break it all up when it is cooled)
Top it off with Brianna's poppy seed dressing
ENJOY!
Oh, and one of the best places to get an amazing, hearty salad? Art City Trolley in Sprinville. And you have to try the chocolate cake too. (Send me a piece while you're at it!).
BUT, the truth of the matter is... I ADORE salad. A really good, creative salad that is.
In fact, we have eaten it twice this week. An asian chicken salad for dinner with mandarins and chow mein noodles, almonds feta and asian dressing.
And then last night, with some friends, an amazing combination that I was hesitant to share, just because if I do, then you can't come over for dinner and gush about how great the salad is - if you have made it before.
(I think this one was from Skye wayyy back when we had a recipe group).
Craisin, Poppyseed Salad
Start with baby spinach leaves
Add in some yummy craisins
crumbled feta
diced avocado
candied almonds (make a simple syrup and mix in almonds, spread on some parchment in a thin layer and break it all up when it is cooled)
Top it off with Brianna's poppy seed dressing
ENJOY!
Oh, and one of the best places to get an amazing, hearty salad? Art City Trolley in Sprinville. And you have to try the chocolate cake too. (Send me a piece while you're at it!).
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