Sesame Street

Well tonight was a big night for Ethan and I! It was the first time we have had any time together alone for quite some time! I was really excited about it. I told Ethan we were going to Ernie's house so he was pretty excited too! We had THIRD row seats, it was awesome. THe shower started and both Caleb and Ethan were stoked! Ethan was clapping his hands, yelling 'YEEEEAHHHHH' and applauding when all the songs ended. Both the boys danced and sang. Ethan even knew a few of the songs (since we listen to Birt, Ernie and the Count numerous times daily). I bought Ethan a flag, then at intermission this fellow came out with like 300 Elmo balloons. I wasn't going to buy him one but I thought, what the heck, this is Ethan's special night!

After the show we wandered around captial X for awhile. Ethan was having a great time stomping in puddles and sitting on all the chairs he could find! We finally made it to the van and headed back to pick up Wyatt. Ethan chatted my ear off on the way back, talking all about Ernie, Birt and Oscar! It was adorable! Anyways we had a great night and I was so happy to hear that my Wyatt was a little ANgel for superstar babysitters Atti and Michelle!

Now I will have to think of something special to do with Wyatt!
Enjoying some popcorn with Caleb while waiting for the show to start!

Lucky Guy! A Snowcone!

Ethan ran right up to see Ernie. Wasn't scared at all and he hasn't stopped talking about Ernie since! He was so cute, ran right up to him, I couldn't even see him, I was trying to get around the hoards of kids to get at him!

Ethan still waiting for a turn to hug Ernie. He eventually got a quick hug before Ernie had to take off!

Clapping and singing! Caleb and Ethan also did some stomping and dancing on the floor! They were very excited about it!

Waving his flag!

Sesame Street says goodbye!

Time to go home surrounded by his Sesame Street goodies and some mini-doughnuts!

Poop Hand

Well we are back to normal out here in Albertaland and as usual today had its highs and its lows.... Wyatt woke up at the crack of dawn, I was hardly functional but I trooped downstairs and fed him breakfast. He was a fusspot so I thought i'd put him back in his bed, just to see if he'd fall back to sleep!! Success! SO this morning I had an hour and a half of ME time!! It was fantastic! I just cleaned the house, but still the slience was amazing!
Ethan woke up and demanded Peanut Butter and Jam on bread so I made him this and he did not take ONE bite, what a waste of food! Anyways Ethan and I had some cuddle time on the couch watching Thomas before we got up and dressed for the day. Once Wyatt woke up I plunked both the kids in the car and we were off to the park!
Ethan's listening skills were really put to the test at the park and I would say that they FAILED. Ethan was driving his truck down a path that was heading to a road. I said 'Ethan', 'Ethan stop'. NOTHING... just kept going like he heard nothing, so my voice got louder and he just got further away so finally I had to put Sir Screams-alot (Trying out a new nickname for Wyatt) down and run to catch Ethan. Seriously, he is just like his dad, he completely ignores me! Anyways he had fun at the park.
After the park we had a quick lunch and I put both the kids down for an early nap because we had a birthday party to go to in the afternoon! I had to wake Ethan up (which is never a good scene) but once I told him we were going to a birthday party he was very excited! Ethan had a great time at the party! A trampoline, a bouncy house, toys, kids and food! Ethan also helped the birthday boy open all of his presents! It was a great afternoon!
Dinner time is so tough for me. I think I should take cooking lessons, even the kids are getting sick of bland chicken with potatoes and a veggies or pasta... that about sums up my food repetoire. Ethan hardly touched his healthy dinner and again instisted on Pb and J. At least he ate it this time.
After dinner I was doing the dishes, I heard a big crash. I looked over and Ethan had tipped the jumparoo with Wyatt in it over. I had a minor panic attack and was hooting and hollaring (kind of scared for poor Wyatt). The windows were all open, i'm sure my neighbors think i'm a freak of nature but whatever. I rescued poor Wyatt. He was facedown on the floor under the jumparoo. He was crying but he got over it really quickly thankfully. SO I put Wyatt down in a safe (or what I thought was safe) place on the floor and go back to my dishes, next thing I know I look over and Ethan is STANDING on Wyatt's tummy!! Seriously Ethan..... so I go and rescue Wyatt again, he was laughing (for some reason he likes Ethan's roughhousing) but man was a ticked. I swear I could give countless time-outs, they really mean nothing to Ethan. But according to the doctor and numerous friends with kids the same age, this is normal....
We did our baths and had our pj's on at 5:30. Wyatt was fussy so I thought I would put him in bed, he fell instantly asleep, so I guess I should expect an early morning tomorrow!
Ethan and I played for awhile and then I did some Little Peanut business. Ethan was busy playing with his toys when he came over to me holding his hands in the air. 'Poop hands, Poop hands'. That is right, there was poop on his hands. It seems this is his new thing, everytime he poops he puts his hands in his diaper and pulls them out. He must not like the feeling (who would). I've been struggling with potty training, We try the potty daily and Ethan has not ONCE (we have had the potty since he was 18 mos) peed on the potty. He will sit on it for awhile, then turn around and try to pee like his daddy but just will NOT pee. I have two kinds of pottys for him to use, one on the ground and on on the big toilet (with steps leading up to it). After discussing it with a few people it seems that most people have had the best success with the three day method. I just need to do that when I have an extra set of hands around!
Anyways now they are both fast asleep and I'm going to get back to knitting Wyatt's blanket. Ethan and I are going to Sesame Street Live tomorrow night. I am so excited about it. We are leaving Sir Screams Alot with Atti, Michelle and Cohan. I am so nervous about it (the show is at seven). Wyatt isn't like most babies, Wyatt screams and I would feel terrible if he screamed all night for Atti and Michelle! But they both seem optimistic so we are going to give it a whirl :)

The Lawn

The lawn, the tree, the shrubs and Ethan.

Another shot!

One of my rose bushes in full bloom. I think i'm going to become a rose gardener. I'm going to plant a climbing rose along the side of the house to come up over the front porch railing!

Some more of our shrubs!

Our backyard. The patch that isn't done is where our future deck will be. The giant house behind us kind of towers over us so we are going to plant 6 large and tall trees along the future fence!

Another shot of the beautiful green grass!!

After a little bit of drama, a lot of water and some excellent neighbors our lawn is doing very well! It was about a foot high when we got home from holidays so we headed out to purchase a lawn mower. We went all out and got the best of the best.... I mowed the front lawn last night and finished off the backyard this afternoon. It was SO long that the lawn mower kept clogging and I had to dump the bag like 8 times, but it looks fantastic now and I will never let it get that long again. I am excited to spend some time back there. I may take the sand table back there in the next few days! All of the neighbors are just finishing off their landscaping so the street is actaully starting to look like a street rather than a construction zone!

The Rest of our BC Road Trip

Heading for a hike at Seal Bay

Enjoying the view

Seal Bay

Heading back up the cliff, Lola slept the entire way, little did she know that she was on a very steep and dangerous trek!

Only at Granny's house can we drink juice at all hours of the day and eat yummy popsicles!

Lunch at Granny's house

Two Smiles! If only it wasn't blurry.....

Wyatt and Lola rolling around!

Another day of swimming for our little fish.... I made Kelly take him while he was home...brrr it was CHILLLLLLY!!

At the beach in CR. As usual Ethan didn't want to cooperate for any photos!

Throwing rocks into the ocean!

My little little man and me!

Shoulder rides from Grandpa Rogers

Swimming away. Ethan saw best with Granny!! I think we will need to try to swim at least once a month to keep his confidence in the water up!

A very rainy day in Comox!

Ethan and Marlee (born 10 days apart)

Planning an Australian wedding!

Fancy Schmancy dinner to celebrate Kim!

On the ferry. We were going to catch the 6:20 ferry, but after a later night at Kim's bachelorette party that didn't turn out so well, so we caught th 8:30. The drive home wasn't too bad...until we got to Kamloops. That was when we realized that we had taken a wrong turn, usually we drive up through Blue River, but we saw a sign for Salmon Arm approaching we realized that we were on the slow route. The kids were pretty good, it took two entire days and the traffic was a slow crawl all the way from Calgary to Edmonton but we made it!

On the road again after lunch in Merrit. Fabian looking for an escape route!

Wyatt on the bed in the scketchy hotel in Golden. We watched 101 Dalmations, the real-life version! Didn't even know they made one!!

Back in Alberta, my favorite time of year! Canola fields!

Fabian watching the road. The small dot on the windshield is a squashed mosquito and my blood. There are several blood stains and bugs now smushed in the van.

Windy Day at the beach!

We have one sand toy, an orange shovel.

Watching Sesame Street on Grandad's Iphone

Ethan wanted to ride this merry-go-round so I put a loonie in and it freaking took off, I had to run to keep up!

In the Coombs car listening to the music.

Lunch at Coombs

Juice at Great Grandma's house! I tell you he has been drinking WAY too much juice on this trip, it is going to be a tough adjustment to go back to Milk or water when we get home.... Oh I can picture the tantrums already....

Ethan wasn't interested in photos so here is Wyatt and I with hi Great Great Gran, and Great Grandma and Great Grandad. (My dad's parents).

Lyndie and Stasia in Breantwood Bay! A short visit but SO nice to catch up I wish we had longer!

Waiting for the ferry from Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay. We were the second to last car to get on!

Granny and Wyatt waiting for the ferry!

On the ferry! Ethan was all over the place!

WESTWOOD lake, my old running route with Heather and Jon! Beautiful day!! ROOMIES plus two kids!!

Splashing around in Westwood lake!

Again with the one shovel, some little boy stole it from Ethan and I tried to be nice and ask for him back He told me to 'share'. I was getting a little angry and I tried being nice about it again, you know explaining that it was Ethan's and it was his only toy, he kept saying share and hiding it behind his back so finally I just ripped it out of his hands. Where are your parents little boy>?????

Picnic Lunch at Nymph falls with Danika and Callie.

Ethan LOVED walking Callie, he definately would like a dog of his own one day.