tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227479412024-03-23T11:58:42.354-06:00LobbstersThis is our life. Taylor is 8, Quinten is 5 and Spencer is 4. We are so blessed to have 3 great kids. I thank God for them everyday.Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.comBlogger576125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-20872285078002632852012-10-13T12:59:00.001-06:002012-10-13T12:59:33.286-06:00Happy 7th Birthday Q-Man!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was the last of the little Lobbsters birthday's for birthdaypalooza. We still have his party next week so planning is still in motion.<br />
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Quinten,<br />
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You are becoming quite the little big boy. Everyone always comments about how tiny you are. I love your pint sizeness. (I know not a real word) As you are getting older I'm starting to realize how similar you and are. You are a great kid full of spunk and love. You are becoming quite the ladies man. I bet it's those dimples. One flash of those babies and the ladies just melt. I love your passion for hockey and learning, and the love of being outdoors.<br />
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I'm looking forward to seeing what this next year brings. I'm sure you will keep me on my toes. And that we'll be able to keep the Tronsgard rage in check :)<br />
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I love you so much Q myster C!<br />
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Love Mommy<br />
XOXOKirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-55296269420041684452012-09-30T20:51:00.001-06:002012-09-30T20:51:21.521-06:00Happy 5th Birthday Buddy!Buddy or as he was born Spencer, had a great day today and yesterday. In fact when my parents left after celebrating tonight he cried because he didn't want his birthday to end. Buddy you are an amazing little boy. So caring, easy going, athletic, smart, handsome (you sure look like your daddy), curious, loving, a snuggle bug and I could go on forever. We really do have great kids.<br />
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I'm glad you had a great day buddy. We love you so much.<br />
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And thank you to everyone who wished our baby happy birthday. He sure felt special today.<br />
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<br />Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-90511200049388138232012-09-24T20:35:00.000-06:002012-09-24T20:35:37.749-06:00Happy 9th Birthday Taylor!I find myself in awe that 9 years have gone by already.<br />
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Dear Taylor,<br />
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Wow 9 years old! Boy have the years gone by fast. I try to cherish every moment of your life. Before you know it you'll be off to University, then having your own family. But I'm not going to think about that yet. To me you are still the big preemie and will always be one of my babies. You are a mature, sweet, compassionate, athletic, smart, beautiful, helpful (and the list could go on) daughter.<br />
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I can't wait to see how you continue to grow up over the next year.<br />
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I love you so much sweetie!<br />
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Love,<br />
Mommy XOXOXOXO<br />
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On a side note Taylor has never liked going to school but this year she is actually excited to go and is even super helpful getting Spence into school when he is upset.<br />
<br />Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-27817286839425017582012-08-20T19:33:00.000-06:002012-08-20T19:33:05.743-06:00Back to school can not come soon enoughSince we've been back from Penticton, which has only been 2 weeks, the kids have been at each other and have been causing messes. For some reason I am not handling it that well like I normally do. Maybe it's the fact that we've been around each other non stop since school got out or maybe it's the fact that they need to get back to a routine. Not sure but as of today I've kind of reached my max. I've never said it before but I'm kind of looking forward to work tomorrow to get away from the madness. For the last hour all it's been is this high pitch yelling at each other. So the older 2 are in bed already hopefully falling asleep soon. I think we all need a good nights sleep. The back to school bedtime regime is starting up tonight. No more crazy late nights. So now I'm going to relax, hopefully.Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-10908136025445180162012-08-18T09:29:00.000-06:002012-08-18T09:29:12.829-06:00I do come on hereI know in previous posts I said I was going to be a better blogger. I have slacked a bit but I don come on here to look at other blogs and see what the goings on are. And part of me hasn't blogged because do I have anything to say that is blog worthy or interesting. Have come to realize that having some family not living close by I should be blogging so they can keep in touch with what is going on. So I m really going to try and make a valiant effort to keep things up to date.Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-20847572035832809442012-05-25T10:27:00.001-06:002012-05-25T10:27:23.326-06:00Hello?I don't know if anybody checks my blog for updates anymore but if you do I'm sorry I've been absent.<br />
I'm really hoping to pick up the posting pace.<br />
Lots has been going on here at the Lobbster shack. Quinten ran his first 5k race, Taylor had her first competition, Spencer released his drum video on You Tube, Do you have five dollars?, Taylor ran her first 10k and I was very proud to run it with her.<br />
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This weekend is a big race weekend for a lot of people in our lives.<br />
Good luck to my kidlets, Dad, Jordan, Kristen, Heather, Roxanne, Irina, Dwayne, Leigh. And anybody else I might have missed. I would also like to say good luck to Chris, as he will have to help the kids by himself at the triathlon till I get there. This will be a first tri for Spence, which he is very excited about.<br />
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Other than that life is trucking along.<br />
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Let's hope I can update a little sooner. Maybe even tomorrow. And maybe I'll post some pictures too.Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-27850415132607560702012-03-09T13:39:00.003-07:002012-03-09T13:44:35.779-07:00Panorama BoundAbout a month ago Chris said he had a surprise for me that would be coming in March. He said it's a Valentine's/thank you/pre surgery present. It's been killing me to know what the surprise is. He booked us a weekend away in Panorama to go skiing. He planned the childcare, he was even going to pack my suitcase and not tell me till I got back from dropping Taylor off at gym, but that plan went by the way side when he got called into work for today. So he told me at about 12:30 last night. Needless to say I had a hard time sleeping. It's like that Disney commercial when the kids says he's too excited to sleep. <div><br /></div><div>As much as I wanted to know before hand, I'm glad he surprised me. We don't have the opportunity to get away just the 2 of us so this is a very well deserved treat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Sweets! I Love You so much! </div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-84539207679425902322012-02-25T19:18:00.004-07:002012-02-25T19:24:21.058-07:00Back, hopefully in full forceI know I've been MIA. I started a new job in January that had 2 months of full time training, including test taking and all that jazz that comes with learning. I will now be casual picking up around 2-3 shifts a week maybe sometimes more. And on the bright side I can pick up those shifts when Chris is off so no more looking for childcare. Which has been all over the map. But I am very thankful for everyone who has helped us out in that regard. I wouldn't have been able to take the position if it wasn't for you all. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. <div>I hope to get better with posting again. Not sure I'll always have something exciting to say but I'll be around.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll leave you with this joke that Spencer made up and told to me my.</div><div>Knock, Knock!</div><div>Who's there?</div><div>Fox!</div><div>Fox who?</div><div>Fox you!</div><div><br /></div><div>We were all in stitches and he thought he had made up a very funny joke. So innocent.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-73709795176419911142011-12-24T12:05:00.001-07:002011-12-24T12:07:19.948-07:00Merry Christmas!Wishing all our family and friends a very Merry Christmas! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-49480225043600927212011-12-16T00:45:00.001-07:002011-12-16T00:47:28.124-07:00More testsWe saw the pediatrician today. He is wanting to get to the bottom of this and has ordered more test for Taylor.<div><br /></div><div>The good news is she had a change around just before supper. Actually asked to go play outside. What a difference. She wants to try going to school tomorrow for half a day. Woohoo we're so excited.</div><div><br /></div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-20187276418797771962011-12-14T19:44:00.003-07:002011-12-14T19:52:42.769-07:00Fingers CrossedIt feels like we have been dealing with Taylor being sick forever, even if it has only been 6 weeks. We are wanting some answers as to what she has but know that we have good doctors working to figure it out. We've been to emerg 3 times and to our own doc. And finally the last doc we saw helped us out. The 2nd time we were at the er they found an amino acid tyrosine ins her urine. Because of this they referred us to the Inherited metabolic disorders clinic. They have been awesome. The nurse there suggested we head back to the er so Monday night we did and a variety of tests were taken. One of which was an ultrasound at children's yesterday. While there the metabolic nurse came down to see us and set Taylor up for another urine test seen as Calgary Lab services screwed up the last one. What a great nurse. <div><br /></div><div>We're feeling good about things. The ultrasound, x-ray and ecg were normal. The doc still thinks she could have mono but we'll know more tomorrow when we see the paediatrician. And the metabolic results should be back next week but we don't expect there to be anything there. </div><div><br /></div><div>And hopefully she'll be back at school soon. 5 weeks is a lot of school to miss. </div><div><br /></div><div>The boys have been great to Taylor during this time. They too are worried and repeatedly tell me they don't like seeing T sick. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'll post tomorrow once we have a better idea, after seeing the doc.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-62538014576692313842011-11-27T15:40:00.003-07:002011-11-27T15:50:34.533-07:00Bad KirstenMy Dad pointed out to me that I haven't blogged in awhile. I did up a post for Q-man's birthday but I'm not sure what happened to it. So the last time I posted was beginning of October. <div><br /></div><div>Lots has been going on. I started a job in October that is temp position but was then offered a casual position with the same manager. Very excited to start that in January. So been busy working 2 jobs. Come the middle of December I will be back to 1 job as I gave my notice at the gym. I looking forward to being a gym mom. Taylor has been pretty sick. Started with a rash, then came a torso pain ( around the stomach area) combined with lethargy and fever and now add on croup. She has been sick almost a month and has missed 2 out of the last 3 weeks. All she wants to do is sleep. What kid says no to tv when they are home sick? You know they aren't faking when they say no to tv. We had her a t Children's last week and the doc there thought she might have mono. We are still waiting for results to come back.</div><div><br /></div><div>The boys have been healthy thank goodness. Not that Taylor is that sick but I hate seeing her so miserable. Quinten and Spencer have been very caring towards Taylor. Q even said it made him sad to see T sick. And then the next breath he is complaining that she doesn't have to go to school. Kids!</div><div><br /></div><div>And I am happy to report Quinten's behaviour has gotten so much better this week. What a difference him eating his lunches at school is making. The first day he ate it all we did a family happy dance. Now if we can just get bedtime to go smoothly. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Other than that no new news..... Oh yeah I saw the gyno and I have surgery booked for March as long as the second cyst (which I didn't know about) hasn't grown or changed. If I don't hear anything this week that means good news and March will be a go.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now there is no other news. Just getting ready for Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>And I can't forget to mention how awesome my husband is. He is just great all around. And no he didn't hijack my blog. It's from the heart baby.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-25572615471256441222011-10-06T12:50:00.002-06:002011-10-06T12:55:32.491-06:00Just call me Mommy beardieI think I would make a good lizard mom. Puff has kind of taken over our attention. Of course we still have our everyday stuff to do but the household stuff is slow to get done. If I can't find the kids or even Chris I know where to look. We can't get enough of holding Puff or feeding her. It's pretty cool to watch her eat. <div><br /></div><div>We've already had her make a run for it. Taylor was holding her and Puff jumped off her leg. Freedom! We did get her back into the tank safely after she hung out under the dresser. </div><div><br /></div><div>All in all the whole family is loving having a bearded dragon. Spencer did ask when she'll breath fire. He's convinced she needs to be a bit older.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-51652885386203115602011-10-04T19:29:00.002-06:002011-10-04T19:36:41.523-06:00New baby in the house<div style="text-align: center;">On facebook I posted that the Lobbster shack is welcoming a new baby. It's amazing how many comments even phone calls I have received wondering if we're having another baby. Sorry no more human babies can come out of our shack. (that doesn't sound very good.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Taylor has been wanting a lizard for the last year and today was the day she was able to get her birthday present. A baby bearded dragon. It's very cute. She has named it Puff the bearded dragon. We don't know if it's a girl or boy. And apparently it's hard to tell till they are older. </div><div><br /></div><div>The whole family is pretty excited about having a new pet. We have all held Puff and plan to so it get's used to all the attention. In the summer we can take Puff outside for walks and stuff. </div><div><br /></div><div>The only down side to having a lizard is the crickets. We already had 3 get out of the cricket keeper. But they were caught very quickly. Blech I hate bugs.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a picture of our new pet.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E2S-ZGJ5d1o/Tou0TZMIixI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/HhmMFpZX9HE/s320/IMG_7181.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659815601993452306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-10612353501625383892011-09-28T19:41:00.002-06:002011-09-28T19:48:35.182-06:00A punch to the faceCan you believe it? I got punched in the face today. It was quite the brawl. I was able to dodge most of the punches but one landed on my left eye. <div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I was kicked in the legs on the way to school, numerous times and today were fists to the face. And both times the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">perpetrators</span> have served time for their crimes. I'm hoping the punishment will deter them from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">committing</span> these crimes again.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-86699353693952950832011-09-24T11:32:00.004-06:002011-09-24T11:38:16.696-06:00Happy 8th Birthday Taylor!It seems like just yesterday I was calling my mom in a panic because my water broke but I was not due for 6 weeks. Taylor has grown from that early baby to a really mature 8 year old. I wonder what the next 8 years will hold. <div><br /></div><div>Dear Taylor,</div><div><br /></div><div>Today you celebrate your 8th birthday. And as I write you this note I have tears in my eyes(I'm sure you've grown to realize this is a norm for me.) Just thinking back over the last 8 years. It feels like it has gone like a blink of an eye. You are so loving, complimentary, confident, athletic, strong ( I wish I could do chin ups like you.), a great big sister, beautiful, caring. And I could go on. I hope today is a day filled with joy and celebration for you. You will rock at rock climbing. And even though you aren't feeling the greatest we'll make it the best birthday possible. </div><div><br /></div><div>I Love You!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love, Mommy</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-75659339111802016822011-09-15T13:11:00.003-06:002011-09-15T13:24:32.821-06:00It's only just begunLast week we celebrated Chris' birthday. We had a really nice day together and then on Saturday I took him out to Bolero. Such good food. Next week is Taylor's birthday. And lucky enough she is able to have her party on the actual day. So party planning for everyone has been in full swing. Taylor is having a rock climbing party and she is super excited about it. And the only thing she wants is a lizard for her birthday. Glad she didn't ask for a snake.<div><br /></div><div>The boys are sharing a birthday party this year. A company called Bricks 4 kids comes and does a party with them. They too are super excited. They love lego and star wars so it's a perfect fit. And that is exactly what they are asking for as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>The day of their party could be a bit crazy. Half marathon in the morning, T has a party to go to, Boys party and then family birthdaypalooza celebration at night. I will apologize now to our family if I fall asleep during the celebration. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I saw over at <a href="http://thebestthingislove.blogspot.com/">Leigh's</a> blog that her birthday is coming up soon too. She was saying what she wants for her birthday. I'm going to steal her idea and ask what do you want for your birthday? We are a little birthday obsessed at the Lobbster Shack.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-19322218415980180632011-09-06T17:02:00.003-06:002011-09-06T17:15:44.761-06:00Things I love.....I was reflecting today on some of the things I love, and I thought I would share some of them. And not in any particular order. Ok maybe the first 2 are in order but after that random.<div><ul><li>My husband and kids. They make me smile everyday. I love being with them, even when they are whiny. The kids not Chris.</li><li>The rest of my family. I love that I can call up my Mom anytime and have a friend to chat with. They are amazing with the kids.</li><li>Running. I loved it before and then fell out of love with it but am back in to it.</li><li>Ice cream. If I could I would eat it for every meal, but then I would be a bazillion pounds. So I will be satisfied with it once in a while.</li><li>The hot, hot weather we are experiencing. Sucks that it is while the kids are in school but the youngest one and I can take advantage of the lake still.</li><li>Friends. They love my sense of humour and are there for me anytime. </li><li>Kids that are getting the cleaning up after themselves, thing. Finally they or maybe just Taylor for now, is understanding how frustrating it can be to clean up and then have it look like a tornado went through.</li><li>Kernels popcorn. Don't you just love it. And wouldn't you love it if they came in individual sealed bags with different flavours to choose from? Well look no further. Taylor is selling them for gymnastics. $2.00 a bag for butter salt, dill pickle, ketchup, salt and vinegar, white cheddar. And $2.25 for air caramel. Orders and money need to be into me before September 23rd. The day before Taylor's 8th birthday. And what a great birthday present that would be if you ordered some. You know ya wanna!</li><li>Having tear free drop offs. I can so get used to them.</li><li>Kernels popcorn.</li></ul><br /></div><div>Hope everyone had a great long weekend! What do you love?</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-47082691366992647242011-09-02T18:29:00.002-06:002011-09-02T18:40:35.924-06:00School SuccessI am happy to report that we have made it through the first 2 days of school. I wasn't worried about Quinten. I knew he would line up with his class and just go with it. Taylor however was acting all cool till it came time to meet her teacher and line up with her class. We were fortunate to have the same teacher 2 years in a row so it was tough on Taylor, and maybe even tougher on Mom, for her to have a different teacher. She is very sweet but that didn't stop the tears and crazy strong clinging. Seriously I'm going to have to start lifting weights just to keep up with her. I was able to pass her to the aid(and good friend). Thankfully Cheryl (aid/friend) is in her class again. Helps make the transition smooth. Once she took her Taylor was fine. In fact she came out smiling and wouldn't stop talking about her first day. And today was a very pleasant surprise. No tears, a quick hug and off she went. I'm looking forward to this year for the kids. They are meeting new friends and have old ones they are reuniting with. Some people might not agree but I think it's great that Taylor's class only has 6 girls. Hopefully they can become close.<div>
<br /></div><div>Mrs. Veronese will always be a special person to us. Taylor was talking about her last night and how she special she is to her. And a bonus is they share the same birthday. Which in Taylor's eyes has them bonded for life. :)</div><div>
<br /></div><div>And Quinten being the sensitive kid we knew he was made sure one of the little girls in his class had someone to play with. She didn't know any kids from the class and Quinten wanted her to feel included. Makes me feel good to know I must be doing something right with this parenting thing. I'll try to remember these times when I am frustrated with them.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Anyway now to birthday plan and try to relax this weekend. Chris has been working long hours and has to work all weekend so not sure I will actually relax but having a few days of off driving to gymnastics is relaxing enough.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>What kind of long weekend plans do you have?</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-26841229887111494002011-08-30T18:58:00.002-06:002011-08-30T19:07:51.678-06:002 more sleepsWell school is 2 sleeps away. Yesterday and today we found out who the kids teachers are. The teacher Taylor had for grade 1 and 2 is now teaching 3. I had my fingers crossed that we would get her again so I won't lie that I was a little disappointed when I found out she wasn't in her class. I have faith that she is with a good teacher who will be understanding to her fears. Quinten I was worried about because I know all the grade 1 teachers would be awesome to get.<div>
<br /></div><div>I have a good feeling that the start of school will be a smooth one. And maybe I won't need the sunglasses to hide my tears because my child is so upset to go. So far she is good and has told me no tears this year. </div><div>I'm also looking forward to no mid day pick up. Think of all the stuff I'll be able to get done. Spence and I will have some serious one on one time. His last year before he starts kindergarten next fall.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Are you looking forward to your kids going back to school? </div><div>For me it's mixed emotions. The kids have been fighting so much that they need to get back into it but I am really going to miss sleeping in. It's been nice having kids who at 10:30am I have to wake up so they don't sleep the day away.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Anyway I'll be sure to post how the first day goes. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>Any stories out there from your first days of school?</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-35995404415541048492011-08-07T17:26:00.002-06:002011-08-07T17:42:31.235-06:00I love vacationsAnd so do the kids. On the way home from Penticton they were chanting "turn the truck around."<div>They of course cried when we left and I will admit I got a bit teary. It's nice to get home to our own bed, which is not full of sand, but it sucks leaving the fun of going to the beach everyday and having as much ice cream as I can. </div><div><br /></div><div>We started the trip off with the Boston Pizza Jr. Triathlon. The kids did great. The Okanagan was freezing but our kids were troopers. This tri seemed very serious compared to the previous one they did. The water was soooo cold that when Taylor went to start the tri yesterday she freaked out. But she did it anyway. </div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the trip was filled with family time, friend time, beach time (not as much as we would have liked. The weather didn't cooperate the first week exactly as we had planned.), ice cream time ( I loves my ice cream), lots of BC fruit and I'm happy to report to big sickness. Our first day while traveling we had some poop issues and same kid puked in the used book store but after that all good.</div><div><br /></div><div>All in all a great vacation. I really do wish we could go on vacation more often. I love how it brings our family closer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now we're back into the swing of things. And only a few weeks left till school starts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tell me about your summer vacations. </div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-83156262015580254652011-07-10T22:58:00.002-06:002011-07-10T23:11:21.929-06:00So disappointed in myselfI was going to write about self criticism but erased the whole post. Nobody wants to hear about my pity party. I would like to say I can get past feeling crappy but I really struggle with it. Instead I want to hear from real women. From women who have had kids and have a hard time feeling great about their body even if there is skin hanging down and their tummy isn't flat like it used to be. So if you are out there please drop me a line.Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-49866631137416969742011-06-29T15:55:00.004-06:002011-06-29T16:10:56.546-06:00Schools Out for SummerNow that we are full on in summer vacation mode, I'm hoping the behaviors around here will improve. Thankfully the weather is on our side so the kids can be outside burning off all their energy. I just wish I had more to keep up with them.<div><br /></div><div>I've been dealing with anemia, and I won't go into details but it's female related so I'm sure the male readers won't want to read about it. You know what whatever. Male readers stop reading now if you don't want to read about it and start at the next paragraph. So here's the scoop. After I had Spencer I had a big infection in my uterus which caused my incision to open up, which has now caused a cyst to grow on the thin tissue. I finally went to my Doc in March because I have periods that last for 3 weeks. They sent me for an ultrasound and this is when they found the cyst. I have been referred to a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gyno</span> but I don't see him till November 23rd. For the last month or so I have been feeling very tired and have had stabbing pains where the cyst is. I feel so tired that I'll drop the kids off at school and find my self falling asleep as soon as I get home. I thought maybe my blood pressure was off so I went to my favorite nurses house to check it. It was normal but my pulse was really low. So again I make another <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">appt</span> with my doc, just to make sure the heart rate thing is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> and see what can be done about being so lethargic. He sent me for more blood work and an ECG. ECG came back normal. So no worries about the low heart rate. And the blood work came back normal except for my iron levels. He said that 14 is on the low end of normal and mine is 4. I've been taking iron but now have to up the dose. I'm also trying to add more iron rich foods everyday. Spinach is becoming my go to smoothie ingredient. So there it is out for everyone to read. Could be why the lack of posts too. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ok</span> men you can read again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway I'm really looking forward to camping and just relaxing. I have a hard time doing that. So I'm going to go right now and ignore the laundry and maybe put my feet up outside while the boys play.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sunshiney</span> Wednesday!</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-12327662176690092142011-06-19T15:05:00.003-06:002011-06-19T15:14:13.563-06:00Somedays I just feel like cryingToday is one of those days. Being tired never helps. Quinten's behaviour is frustrating me. Over the last few weeks it has been the worst. I know he's just testing the boundaries but I've had enough. Nothing I seem to do makes him stop. You would think emptying his room of everything but a bed, dresser, pillow and blanket would have taught him. But no you'd be wrong. I'm sticking to my guns and hopefully soon he'll take me serious and know who the boss is. Soon he'll have nothing to play with. It'll make cleaning up easier if there aren't any toys. :)<div><br /></div><div>And I want to say Happy Father's day to my very best friend! You are an amazing Dad who takes the time to be with your kids. And to my Dad who without I would not be who I am today. </div><div><br /></div><div>My parents have been a great help to us lately by watching the kids when we have to work. I wish I were rich to be able to pay you back for all time. Just know that what you do for us is not taken for granted. Thank you so much! Words are not enough.</div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22747941.post-12741553855325449972011-06-16T09:42:00.003-06:002011-06-16T09:50:38.642-06:00Late race reviewLife is getting in the way of posting. I really must do something about that. :)<div>The race on Saturday was crap. It was pouring, freezing and because of that I had a crappy time doing it. My leg started to hurt with 3k left. There was a giant hill I was not prepared for and it was too soon to do another half. Lesson learned I guess. But on a positive note I got out there and did it. That has to count for something right. Not all races can be great. I'm thinking about training for a half in the fall but trying to run some 10k races in between.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think that sums it up. Life is good around here. Dealing with the end of the school year <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">behaviour</span> issues, trying to keep the house tidy seen as the kids can't play outside in this rain.</div><div>I have another order for next week. Muffins and apple shaped cookies. They will be teacher gifts. I'm thinking I might do the same thing. If you are interested in doing something like that let me know. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway back to the mayhem.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kirsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155335329530686561noreply@blogger.com2