visiting my old life

No, i'm not mourning my pre-baby days right now again. Reason for the title is that I actually went to visit my friend at TD Waterhouse today. It's so nice i'm referring her to my friend instead of co-worker...uhh...! Anyways, I dropped off Matthew at the sitter today at 11. Although I have 1 adorable Madelyn with me (yes, see how my prespective changes so postively once I am responsible for only 1 ..ONE being today), it seemed like a holiday.

Well, well, well.. I thought I was ahead of the game starting out my trek at about 12. We're scheduled to meet at 1 after the market closes. Then, I get into DT core at around 12:30. Ok...I thought... "i'll visit H&M after the lunch" (which is now totally possible since an overly energetic toddler is no longer hanging around). Then, I get a glimpse of what my life will be in DT again. I was not pleased. Was stuck within a 1 block radius.. on Dinsmuir between Howe and Seymor for 20 MINS!!! Meanwhile, Madelyn was still sound asleep.

Ok..then made it up the handicap-unfriendly building (i had to go through sears' elevator to get up to ground level to go up TD tower). I know...why am I all of a sudden bitching about handicap access.. well, when u got a baby...u got a stroller.. u got hands that can only manouver the stroller and not the door at once. When i get up there, some ppl actually remember me! I guess 2 yrs in not such a long time for ppl who don't constantly get sleep deprived. They wake up for the market voluntarily.

Anways, was great lunch at Kamei Sushi with Marion, Landis, and Marchelle. Good old times. Then, the escaltor up to Kamei was dead..and then the girls got a taste of what bad handicap access is. Finished lunch and went to H&M. Yeah! it was so big. I was quite excited. But, like all parents, we buy LOTS for our KIDS. I got 1 dress for $35. Then rest was for Matthew and Madelyn. I dare say that Madelyn out won Matthew in this area today. I just once again... couldn't resist. Although the prices are much more digestible than say...the store on 4th.

It was tiring, but a good glimpse of both my life before (or could be future..u never know) and the lastest fashion trends.

Then...as I was washing dishes tonite... I remeber the song "the ants come marching ...blah blah blah"...I think of how it's not really funny.. b/c i'm having ants marching in my kitchen. I've got 2 today. I have yet to find out where they're coming from. hmm... i wonder if their family members keep dying..would they give up and go back outside. *sigh*

oooo...one thing to look foward to though.. LOST! it's on tonite! season finale...I can get all LOSt all over..and over..and over.. b/c you can never get the answer and become lost everytime you watch it. I feel abused...yet keep on watching.

great day...

It has started not so good..but is improving....the weather is atleast. I'm totally using the exersaucer to buy some "personal" time right now. So bad, I think she's been in it for 5-10 mins now..so another 5 mins. I'm glad Madelyn can hold her head up to be in that UFO. That's why ern calls it! We have two, maybe put the other one in our bedroom.

I'm so excited to be going to my haircut appointment today. It's in steveston and my first time at ASK. I'm more looking forward to the head massage during the shampooing process. Dunno why, i love head massages. I once asked my prenatal massage therapist why, she said there are a lot of muscles in our head and face area that are working all the time.

Then...I'm going to the movies or to baby days tomorrow while Matthew revisits his babysitter. I'll have only one kiddo tomorrow afternoon. yeah..yipee..!!

So far...potty training has been going well. Matthew is not in diapers when we go out now. But, I try to make stops for him to go even though he doesn't tell me or else I have only 1 min before the bomb explodes.

Happy Birthday Matthew

wow, it has been a while since i've last bitched out loud...or on a more positive note, boasted how well my kids are doing..ahahha!!

Matthew is officially two today! It's such a cute guy. I believe he is totally adorable. But, 2 years ago...while i was still in newborn hell, i did not think this way. I remember a friend asked us: "isn't he adorable?" We were like..."eh heh....adorable??" But, he is such a sweet little guy. I'm so happy he is so good to Madelyn.

The birthday party turned out well. Not too exhausting for us. He got many gifts and is very happy with all of them. I guess everyone knew about his feelings towards "cars"..hahaha!! But, we've turned on a few remote cars and he definately prefers those that don't move or move with his touch rather than the remote. He kept on saying "bye bye bye" to the moving thing.

I went to the dentist yesterday after a few days of toothache and headaches. Dentist said I can't have braces as i've already took out 6 teeth for the last brace face experience. Yes..yes..yes..as all teenages think they know everything and the worst won't happen to them..I did not do as I was told and kept my retainers on. So, there's no room to remold anything. I have to shave off some teeth so it will not stick out that much and wear a night guard. I guess i'm pretty stress this few days and have been grinding my teeth extra hard.

Madelyn is a sweety. She has learned to turn over to her tummy with the exception of one arm. She has yet to get her arm out of the way..or turn over her arm. As with all babies, she hates tummy time.

And.. oh yes.. last nite our espresso machine said bye bye to us. We are in mourning. Not officially yet b/c Ern is going to try to fix it some way. Or else..we will sell it for parts and buy a new one at a place called Espresso Tech. It sells pro stuff and we'll be prob spending a few 100 bucks on one. It's worth it since we drink it everyday/nite.