Our trip via Translink

Heat sometimes makes our brains go funny. I actually thought about the cold Winter/Fall days and thought how nice it was in Christmas. I guess the heat did the trick, but I do love the sentimental attachments of "back to school" with Fall and Christmas with Winter. I'm way past the "school" thing now. Yet, "back to school" sorta brings back memories.

Well, heat brought out the "nasty" in some people. Atleast it did during our Translink trip today back home. I guess we always have to give others the benefit of the doubt. On our trip back, this man tried to get the bus driver to use the phone on the bus to let another bus driver know he left his bag on the bus. As the driver continued to explain to him why she couldn't do it, he got more coookoooo. He even stood infront of the bus and taunted her. Two other translink people came to the rescue after 5 mins. I give kudos to the bus drivers that take shit everyday.

Ernest had his day off today. We were planning a trip somewhere but decided against that after spending $$ on our bikes. I bought a bike trailer for the kids for $35 at a garage sale. Good deal. Now, we have all the gear to go biking with the kids when Madelyn is old enough to sit in it.

Anyways....

We took a trip to MEC to look at bike stuff via the 99 b-line and 98 b-line. Matthew loves car/things with wheels, so he was quite facinated by the bus ride. We parked our car at the park-and-ride. So, i don't feel as guilty for pumping out carbon all the way to Broadway and back. Well..that and the $$$!!!

Had a GREAT time!

It's so cold

It's so cold. I don't want to turn on the heat b/c it will waste energy. Heat in June? Come on. I opt to wear more clothes instead. I really hope it gets warmer soon. But, i'd prob be saying: It's so hot afterwards. We can never be satisfied.

It was a great weekend. Ern cleared out some of the garage by donating stuff and returning the bottles. Not too busy.

Madelyn got her 4 months shots yesterday. It went better than the 2 months b/c I gave her some sugar water. But, i guess i will need to make her a sugar ball next time to really kill the pain. (cross my fingers) Still haven't seen any nasty reactions yet.

I can't wait till Friday when my sis will hopefully be able to babysit my kids again. Ern and I visited the Irish pub on westminster last Friday for 1ish hr. It was nice to consume some alcohol again and listen to a live band. We met a pilot from Thomas Cook airlines from England. He says he loves Vancouver the most. It's cool to meet new ppl.

Madelyn is sleeping on her swing now. I still have the range hood fan on. It's the 2nd day she prefers the swing over my bed. gosh...another thing I have to wean her from later on. yikes!

Great Times

Hmm..It's Thursday. I used to have this philosophy at work:

Monday: eh...not so great..but live through it.

Tuesday: ah..better, almost wed!

Wednesday: Ah..even better b/c it's thursday soon and thursday is = to Friday!

Thursday: Woohoo! Weekend coming BABY!!

Friday: WAHHHHHH!!!! Weekend!

Now, it's:

Mon: 4 days till daddy is off for full days

Tues: 3 days till daddy is off for full days

.... Friday: Daddy is off for weekend!

Don't get me wrong! I love being with my kids!

Monday this week was WONDERFUL! I got to meet the girls and watch my beloved

Sex and the CITY!!! It was ok. I really prefer the TV versions. Sorta missed Carrie's brain powered quotes. There was only one word in the the video: "Love."

And..I missed the song, they only played the first few notes. But, I will still go and buy the soundtrack knowning how a crazy ass fan I am.

Tomorrow i'm going for a manicure from some sista time with my sis at Tao. Hopefully it goes ok since i cut my index and middle finger in my left hand while cutting onions. sheesh..I should be a pro by now.

Matthew has had stomach problems for the past few days. poor guy. what goes in come right back out for him. today, i'm finally taking him to the doc. he doesn't have a fever. glad that ern is coming home early to help me with the doc appointment.

Today, I wanted to go to Lululemon. And..maybe matthew could play in the playarea at oakridge. he fell right asleep when he got into the car. I drove all the way to Oakridge and wasted both gas and my carbon footprint credits for nothing. I ended up driving all the way back. Past by Mcdys to buy some food (the window woke him up). We then went to Richmond Centre (I should have learned by now) and matthew went to the washroom (minor). Then we came home. He was screaming like crazy. I finally put him in the stroller together with Madelyn b/c I couldn't push the stroller and carry him at the same time.

And..on top of all this...I'm continuing to be an ant killer. They are marching right into my kitchen. We will go to home depot today and see what we can do. My cat is once again not deterring any pests. argh!

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.

Norwex stuff

I'm so happy today upon receiving my Norwex stuff. I used the dish cloth and it's fantastic! It actually retains the soap pretty good and even took off some stains on my white sink (i forgot what the sink is made out of, but it's not metal). The face cloth is awsome too as now i don't have to clean with any cleansers. I have yet to try my microfibre dusting mitt, tongue cleaner (i know.. weird eh), and mattress cleaner.

Well,.. i'm have been a consultant for some time. It's my extra job on top of being my kiddo's "ma..ma..ma..ma"..hahah!!

Back to cleaning.....