Well here it is the end of another year. Why does it always seem as if the days fly by faster and faster???
This year has been very exciting in late February we brought home another family member… a dog! That’s right a beautiful chocolate labrador. Dustin has wanted one for the longest time. His name is Aero; he is the best dog ever. The kids just love him, although they do wish he was a bit smaller so they could walk him. Along with Aero we have been brought into the interesting world of dog shows. Aero is a show dog and has already won a few ribbons. Its one weekend every few months, although there is a lot of work that goes on before hand. Chocolate labs are known for being hyper and are easily excitable; it takes a lot of work to get him to stand still for short periods of time.
The twins Payton and Clayton turned 5 this year. Which means school full time. They go to school everyday all day long. We have put them in separate classes and will continue to do so. Payton is very shy and it took her awhile to warm up to her teachers and classmates. Clayton on the other hand has embraced the school experience, although he does wish there was more play time.
This summer Faith turned 8 and is in grade 3 this year. She is such a mother. When getting on the school bus she makes sure Payton and Clayton get on before her, she checks to make sure they are on the bus at the end of the day. Although she is taking after her mother in the attitude department more and more.
Nathan is now 3 and home all alone with mom. We’ve been keeping busy with swimming lessons, playgroup, play dates and lazy pj days at home. He’s taking a liking to Thomas the tank engine and the Land Before Time movies. He’s the typical little boy and gets into everything!
In July we FINALLY went on a family vacation. With my family spread out all over Canada it has been along time since we’ve been together. We drove 12 ½ hours straight to Alberta. We spent 5 wonderful and busy days there. There were 8 kids ranging in age from 2 to 11, and 6 adults it was a very full house. The only person missing was my dad and I’m sure we’ll visit him in the future.
Along with visiting family Dustin and I got a weekend away together. We haven’t had any time away from the kids together ever. So it was nice to go too the states and shop and watch movies and even pee without someone asking “what are you doing?” Thank you to Dustin’s dad and Marilyn for watching the kids. I hear there were some laughs, some crying and some broken furniture.
From our family to yours Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas 2009
The Wilson Family
Dustin, Tenille, Faith, Payton, Clayton, Nathan and Aero
December 21, 2009
December 7, 2009
www.enchanteddreamstravel.com
So I thought I would plug my friends travel agency. She loves Disney and travels there frequently with her family. She's done Disney World, Disney Land, Disney Cruise. You name it she's done it.
I know for most people going to Disney is a once in a lifetime event, for our family it will be. We are waiting to go when Nathan is old enough to enjoy it. I know I'm going to want to get the most out of it. All the secrets of getting on the good rides, what is a "fastpass", what do I HAVE to see while I'm there. If you feel the same way then check out the website enchanteddreamstravel.com. She's very personable and I know she'll be able to help you.
One time she did a presentation at our mom's group, I had NO IDEA that there was so much to see and do at Disney. I didn't know that you should bring a backpack with water, and snacks and that bandaides where expensive once you were in the parks. Going to Disney by the seat of your pants is o.k but the more you know the better experience you'll have.
I know for most people going to Disney is a once in a lifetime event, for our family it will be. We are waiting to go when Nathan is old enough to enjoy it. I know I'm going to want to get the most out of it. All the secrets of getting on the good rides, what is a "fastpass", what do I HAVE to see while I'm there. If you feel the same way then check out the website enchanteddreamstravel.com. She's very personable and I know she'll be able to help you.
One time she did a presentation at our mom's group, I had NO IDEA that there was so much to see and do at Disney. I didn't know that you should bring a backpack with water, and snacks and that bandaides where expensive once you were in the parks. Going to Disney by the seat of your pants is o.k but the more you know the better experience you'll have.
November 2, 2009
Halloween Mario Bros Family
So another Halloween has come and gone. The kids all had fun and got more candy then they really need. We ended walking around with friends. The kids only made it half way down the block. It was alittle cold out but hey no snow, no rain, no storms.
I spent alot of time and energy getting pictures for the pumpkins this year. I go all out and do them up nice. I've always been one to do more with the pumpkin then just put a face on. So a couple of years ago when I learned how to properly decorate the pumpkins I've been improving ever since. So what happens halloween night??? Some snot nosed, piss head kids smashed them down the street! I was SO pissed off. They are lucky I didn't catch them.
All in all halloween was a good night. Faith was Mario, Clayton was Luigi, Payton was Princess peach and Nathan was Bowser, all home-made costumes.
October 26, 2009
October
Well now that October is almost done, I think that we are in the swing of things. The kids are in school full time now. Swimming is going really well. Nathan swims like a fish lol.
I find myself wanting to nap or eat or watch tv. I have to find other things to do with our time. Nathan needs to be around other kids, I need to do things. Dustin likes to say things like " well you're home all day", "well it's not like you have alot to do" while both statments are true that doesn't mean I need to be active all day lol.
I have finished all the halloween costumes! Yeah! it took me so long to finish Nathan's; his had alot more work to put into it. All the kids are a theme this year. I know it sounds corney but I think it's kinda fun. They are the Super Mario Brothers and friends. Faith is Mario cause she LOVES him and red is now her favorite color. Clayton is Luigi, I think it's mostly to do with Faith not allowing him to be Mario lol. Plus it's the only other boy. Payton is Princess Peach, although her dress is off white, but she doesn't care. Beta can't guess who Nathan is??? Bowser, although Bowser wasn't called Bowser until later verisions of the game. But it's the only name the kids know him by. If you ask Nathan he will say monster bowser mario.
So now all I have to do is make about 4 patches of cookies and we're good to go.
I find myself wanting to nap or eat or watch tv. I have to find other things to do with our time. Nathan needs to be around other kids, I need to do things. Dustin likes to say things like " well you're home all day", "well it's not like you have alot to do" while both statments are true that doesn't mean I need to be active all day lol.
I have finished all the halloween costumes! Yeah! it took me so long to finish Nathan's; his had alot more work to put into it. All the kids are a theme this year. I know it sounds corney but I think it's kinda fun. They are the Super Mario Brothers and friends. Faith is Mario cause she LOVES him and red is now her favorite color. Clayton is Luigi, I think it's mostly to do with Faith not allowing him to be Mario lol. Plus it's the only other boy. Payton is Princess Peach, although her dress is off white, but she doesn't care. Beta can't guess who Nathan is??? Bowser, although Bowser wasn't called Bowser until later verisions of the game. But it's the only name the kids know him by. If you ask Nathan he will say monster bowser mario.
So now all I have to do is make about 4 patches of cookies and we're good to go.
October 9, 2009
Swimming
So none of the kids wanted to do anything this year. They didn't want gymnastics classes, ballet, soccer, nothing. So I put them in swimming. Normally we do it during the summer for two weeks straight. But this summer we were actually busy! I know I was surprised too LOL.
Nathan and I have to go together, just because he's to little to swim on his own. He loves jumping in the pool. I told him Nathan you have to close your mouth. He'd shut his eyes really tight open his mouth and laugh hysterically. Then he'd leap off the side and I dunk him under he'd come up coughing but wanting to do it again. So away we go. It's too funny you can tell who are first time moms. They carefully put their baby in the water and move around slowly.
Payton and Clayton are in the same class. They had a good time. Although I HATE it when there are toys all around the pool. They get distracted and want to play. All they do is talk and talk and talk to their instructor. Good thing there are only 4 kids in the class. But they said they had fun and Payton keeps asking when she can go back.
Faith is in class all by herself and I don't have to bring anyone else with me. She likes swimming and I think once she can "swim" she'll love the water as much as I do. She keeps saying though that she needs googles. But I asked her to try without them, she seemed to do fine. She hates rinsing off. Next week we will see if everyone still likes it.
Nathan and I have to go together, just because he's to little to swim on his own. He loves jumping in the pool. I told him Nathan you have to close your mouth. He'd shut his eyes really tight open his mouth and laugh hysterically. Then he'd leap off the side and I dunk him under he'd come up coughing but wanting to do it again. So away we go. It's too funny you can tell who are first time moms. They carefully put their baby in the water and move around slowly.
Payton and Clayton are in the same class. They had a good time. Although I HATE it when there are toys all around the pool. They get distracted and want to play. All they do is talk and talk and talk to their instructor. Good thing there are only 4 kids in the class. But they said they had fun and Payton keeps asking when she can go back.
Faith is in class all by herself and I don't have to bring anyone else with me. She likes swimming and I think once she can "swim" she'll love the water as much as I do. She keeps saying though that she needs googles. But I asked her to try without them, she seemed to do fine. She hates rinsing off. Next week we will see if everyone still likes it.
October 1, 2009
Birthdays
Well my babies turned 5 yesterday. Wow has it been that long since I've felt them moving around and kicking each other?
At school they get to be the chef for the day. I'm glad I put them in separate classes, they can both enjoy being in charge without fighting with the other one. Each kid in their class made them their own cards. They got to make crowns for them to wear.
I made cupcakes for everyone and while not everyone eat one the twins still enjoyed sharing them. They are so cute! We had a late supper and ate almost all of the cake. It was a fish bowl and they seemed to really like it. Faith had a hard time NOT being the center of attention. She was demanding this and that and the other thing. Every irratating.
They now want to go to build-a-bear and get their very own bears. They both got lego. Payton got pink lego so I think that went over really well with her. They both got a maze and tracing book. I think Clayton will be the one to do most of those lol.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!
At school they get to be the chef for the day. I'm glad I put them in separate classes, they can both enjoy being in charge without fighting with the other one. Each kid in their class made them their own cards. They got to make crowns for them to wear.
I made cupcakes for everyone and while not everyone eat one the twins still enjoyed sharing them. They are so cute! We had a late supper and ate almost all of the cake. It was a fish bowl and they seemed to really like it. Faith had a hard time NOT being the center of attention. She was demanding this and that and the other thing. Every irratating.
They now want to go to build-a-bear and get their very own bears. They both got lego. Payton got pink lego so I think that went over really well with her. They both got a maze and tracing book. I think Clayton will be the one to do most of those lol.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!
September 20, 2009
Anniversary
So on wednesday was my 9th year anniversary. Wow can't believe it's been that long. It was september 2000 when I walked down the isle, 100lbs lighter, 9 years younger, kidless and dogless. If I could go back now what would I say to my younger self??? Don't take that job? Don't be friends with that person? Pluck those eyebrows before the wedding pictures?
Dustin and I were young when we meet. It was September on our way to army cadets for the first night of a new year. All young and fancy free. I was 15 and he was 16.
Dustin actually surprised me with a babysitter I didn't have to call and arrange, dinner and a movie. I was alittle shocked when it was the cheap seats, but it was the only one playing the new Star Trek movie. We went to Boston Pizza afterwards. Of course the bomber game was on and they lost again, so the mood of the restuarant wasn't that great.
It's nice to get away sometimes and not have to feed the kids. The movie was good, dinner was good. Next year is 10 years married.... I wonder what he'll do? I have told him its about time I had a family ring since we're not adding any more kids to the family.
Dustin and I were young when we meet. It was September on our way to army cadets for the first night of a new year. All young and fancy free. I was 15 and he was 16.
Dustin actually surprised me with a babysitter I didn't have to call and arrange, dinner and a movie. I was alittle shocked when it was the cheap seats, but it was the only one playing the new Star Trek movie. We went to Boston Pizza afterwards. Of course the bomber game was on and they lost again, so the mood of the restuarant wasn't that great.
It's nice to get away sometimes and not have to feed the kids. The movie was good, dinner was good. Next year is 10 years married.... I wonder what he'll do? I have told him its about time I had a family ring since we're not adding any more kids to the family.
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