Sister Wife Anyone?

I am confidant that I'm not the only one who's couch has looked like this at least once. Between Daniel and I, we can get the laundry washed and dried and brought upstairs (and yes it takes two of us to do this). The problem is, we then need a third person to fold it and put it away! Not only is this antime consuming task, it's also one we avoid like the plague. Why? I'm not really sure. No one wants to do that job though. Maybe we should take on a "sister wife" to get our laundry done! :p

Spring!!!!!

This morning I was out with the kiddos in the front yard (which is still mostly covered in snow). And you will never guess what I found!!!!! Yup! Grass shoots! It got me all excited, and thinking about the flowers I want to plant this year in my flower bed :):) ahhhhh I love spring!

Typical day

I thought this would make for a rather entertaining blog! So here goes! My day!

Did you have a good sleep?
Why do you always have to save your poo for mommy?
What do you what for breakfast?
How can you be hungry? You just ate!
how did you get apple down your diaper?
Who's stinky?
Can you please take your boots to the front door and wait in line nicely?
Why do I hear fighting if you are suppose to be standing nicely?
Who is still fighting?
Do you guys want to go outside at all?
Can we PLEASE just stand nicely while I dress Rowan?
Who threw that snow?
Who threw that ice?
Are we suppose to be throwing snow or ice or ANYYHINg at anyone? Who is still throwing snowballs?
Who's stinky?
Why don't we go eat some lunch?
Who wants peach yogurt? Who want strawberry?
Who can't make up their mind?
who's stinky again?
When you are done, can you please get in line to use the potty?
Can we all try to stand nicely?
Why is linden crying?
Who pushed ayeden?
How could izzy push ayeden when she is still at the table eating?
Can you go line at the gate please? Nicely!
who's stinky?
Who didn't flush?
Who was the last to use the potty?
Why do I have to tell you everytime to flush the potty?
How did you get down here?
When did you learn to open the gate?
Who is talking and not sleeping!
Who's out of bed?
Did you sleep well?
who's hungry?
Why do I heat chattering and fighting when you are suppose to have your mouth full eating?
Can you come say good bye to your friends?
What should we make for supper?
Why cant you just sit still and eat?
Who's stinky?
Do you want a bath tonite?
Can you help mommy clean ip the toys?
Why pjs do you want?
Can you go pick 3 books?
Do you need the potty one last time?
Can i have a hug and kiss good night?
Can you just close your eyes and rest your eyes?
What tine should I set the alarm for?
Are you ready for this all again tomorrow?

7 kids is crazy. But it sure is fun. And never a dull moment!

All About Rowan

What can I say about our little 18 monther?? Lots!!! He is getting so big, I can't believe he's my baby!!! Rowan is at my all time favorite stage. He's learning and becoming more aware of how the world all works. He is really starting to discover so many new things!! And I really enjoy watching him learn all about his world.

The biggest change in Rowan over the last 2 months has been his speech development. He has so many new words and is even putting a couple together. Just today he said "another Dora" when Dora ended on the t.v. I love hearing what he has to say. Ashlyn is enjoying having her little brother able to talk to her instead of just scream at her.

Rowan is our little monkey. He will climb anything and everything. Chairs, tables, change tables, couches, toys - you name it. If it can be climbed, he will! Though its pretty cool he has no fear of heights or falling - its scary for mommy and a pain in the but for me to have to watch him soooo closely when I have so many kids in my care!!

Another big change for Rowan has been his teeth. Just 2 months ago he had 6 teeth. Today, he has 11!!! And has more on the way. He has been miserable at times, cuttin so many teeth at once, but I am glad they are finally giving him a break. It was really bad at first. Then I got him an amber twethig necklace, and it seemed to help!! Any one with a cranky, teething baby - I highly recommend using one!

Rowan is becoming quite the little helper. He is never far behind mommy and daddy when there are dishes to in load or laundry to fold. We like to encourage him to do his part and help - but this usually ends up making more of a mess for us!!

Rowan is finally at an age where doing things as a family are getting easier and easier. He is better about traveling, and is starting to actually enjoy the things we do instead just making it more work than it's worth LOL all you moms out there, you understand what I am talking about :)

This summer is going to be so much fun with him. We are looking forward to rotary, the park, picnics, and walks. Can't wait!!!

Here are some pics of him for you all to enjoy!!

All About Ashlyn

So this post is dedicated to what's going on in the world of Ashlyn. She turned 3 in January and had a princess birthday party that she LOVED!!!! It was so much fun. This is her first birthday that she has known what is going on.

There are a few things that Ashlyn has really grown to love and play with over the last 6 months.

1) Ashlyn has become a "doll girl". She can often be seen carrying, pushing, or mommying a doll. It is so cute to watch her be so gentle and nice to her baby dolls.

2). Ashlyn has what is called "little friends". Some of these little friends are tiny animal figurines, and some of them are the baby dolls from her doll house. Some of them have names, and others are just there as fillers in whatever scenario she has thought up. By far, her favorite lite friends are her pigs (dirty and clean) and her baby dolls from the doll house (Cader and cadie).

3) memo, strawberry shortcake, and blues clues.

Ashlyn also has an imaginary friend that comes to play only once in a while. His name is Hardy. He eats bits of carrots, and if you are really special. She just might let you hold him. Hardy hasn't made an appearance the last few months though, ever since she and Isabel (a daycare girl) have become beat friends.

Speaking of Isabel, that's Ashlyn's really good friend. The girls have had sleep overs, and play every day. I am sad to think that next year Izzy starts school full time. Which means a sad Ashlyn.

Ashlyn now attends preschool at the child development centre on Fridays - all by her self. And she loves it. She does sooo well with staying there by herself. Bit I can sure tell if she misses a week. She is really clingy and scared the next time she goes. I am thinking about finding a daycare for her for over the summer holidays when preschool is shut down. Boy is she going to miss that.

One thing that happened today actually was that we were going to the CCRR to fax some stuff and she totally recognized where we were. The CCRR also holds play groups and she asked if we were going to playgroup. So i am less stressed about what the summer holidays are going to do to her. We have worked so hard to get here where she is now in terms of her separation anxiety.

We sure are enjoying being parents to this little girl. She is so full life and energy!! She make us want to do all sorts of fun family things together. It's totally fun just to hang out with her and hear what she has to say about things. Oh the things a 3 year old says!!! Sometimes, I just busy a gut listening to her. Where she comes up with half the stuff she says, I'll never know. But I sure do enjoy it!

Well that's all about Ashlyn :). I will leave you with a few pictures that you can enjoy. :)

Sorry

Hey guys. Sorry for not blogging in a long time but I have the blogger set up on my iPhone now, so I won't be going so long between blogs. Spring is coming and we are all getting antsy to get outside. Thought the weather is nice, every thing is still covered in snow, so there really isn't anywhere to go and play other than the street - which isn't so safe for kids.

My daycare is is totally full. 5 kids plus my 2 make for very long days. Thankfully, they are all good kids and get along with each other. Makes my job much easier.

Danny started a new job at the secure plant. He loves it. He works 4 days 4 off, 4 nights 4 off. His shifts are 12 hrs long though, and that's what I find the most difficult about this new job. I am actually struggling a bit to get used to this all. But he is way happier, and getting paid more. So all in all - well worth the change. I just need to suck it up and get used to not having Daniel around so much all the time.

One thing that I have started doing is "the big cook". They have pretty much been a life saver. The just of it is that 4 ladies (or more) get together and make a whole ton of meals together. The meals are all stored in freezer bags and divided up at the end of the day. This month o got 24 meals put into my freezer. All the meals can be cooked from frozen in a crock pot or oven. This takes to much stress and thinking off me during those 4 days when Danny works. Nutritious meal in about an hr and a half (If I have forgotten to but it in the crock pot). Bam. Supper.

I'll blog again soon on what is new with the kiddies :)

But for now - chow!!!

Take a look out my front window. See what I mean - we have no where to go yet. The snow is probably still over waist deep on Ashlyn in the front yard.

Yikes

Well I guess its been a good 6 months since I blogged! Friends and family out there who actually follow me, IM SORRY!

What a long, depressing winter this is! I am going nuts, locked up here in the house with 6 kids... they are going crazy too. My kids love having the daycare kids around, but on Saturday and Sunday, they seem grateful to have a break. I am just counting down the time untill we can take advantage of those long summer days. I am looking forward to Rotary, parks, and THE OKANAGAN! YES!!! We are planning a trip down there in july, a full week of pure beach bums! I can't wait. Rowan is going to be old enough to actually have fun this year. We might even think about going camping :) ahhhhh I was made for the summer.

Our little family has gone through some drastic changed in the last few months. Due to my allergies, we have had to find Mickey a new home. I have found the perfect home for him, with a 3 year old girl on a farm. He's going to have a blast, though we will miss him terribly. It was a HARD decision to decide which dog to keep, but in the end, Milo's more useful as a breeder. Sad, but thats what it came down too. Hard to see him go though. I am just hoping that I wont have to get rid of Milo too.

The other change that our family has gone through is Daniel finally got a new job. Not only does this relieve us financially a bit, but hes much happier where he is. He was getting pretty sick and tired of working where he was. But he's worked hard, and is much happier. However, this job is a little less conducive for family life. Between nights, and 12 hr shifts, its a lot for our family to adjust to. But we are working it all out, and the kids are getting used to not having Daddy home every night. We are all managing :) ahhhhh I think I hear him pulling in now.

So I guess that ends my update! Chow!
Chelsea