Happy St. Paddy's Day!!
Calla and Maya are both resting so I have only one Irish baby to show off today!
Love to you all,
Kristen
Happy 11th Birthday Emersyn
5 years ago
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
2 year ago
Two years ago today I placed Georgia in her bucket seat for the last time and walked into Emergency. I left the girls with my mom and would not return home for 18 days (at least to stay). I would not be fully present in Calla and Maya's lives for weeks. The memories are hard to think about and yet they are ever present.
I had hoped to celebrate Calla's birthday today as she has been sick since Sunday but she still wasn't well enough. Instead, I spent the day inside with all three girls. It felt good in many ways. We had no place to go and really nothing to do except to be together.
After supper I took Maya to Old Navy because she really wanted a St. Patrick's Day shirt. : ) It was raining and she was absolutely delighted. She squealed with delight when she saw a patch of grass or we hit a giant puddle. When we got there she insisted on putting up her umbrella even though it was only sprinkling. We didn't find a shirt in the end, but we had lots of fun looking around.
It's funny how something as simple as a trip to the store with Maya can make me smile. She was in such a good mood that it was contagious. At some point I realized how lucky I am that Maya can still be such a bundle of energy and enthusiasm. Two years ago I left her and she would change in a way that left her hard to recognize. Today however, she was the Maya I once knew - Self confident and fun, easy going and full of laughter, ready for adventure and mischievous.
I had hoped to celebrate Calla's birthday today as she has been sick since Sunday but she still wasn't well enough. Instead, I spent the day inside with all three girls. It felt good in many ways. We had no place to go and really nothing to do except to be together.
After supper I took Maya to Old Navy because she really wanted a St. Patrick's Day shirt. : ) It was raining and she was absolutely delighted. She squealed with delight when she saw a patch of grass or we hit a giant puddle. When we got there she insisted on putting up her umbrella even though it was only sprinkling. We didn't find a shirt in the end, but we had lots of fun looking around.
It's funny how something as simple as a trip to the store with Maya can make me smile. She was in such a good mood that it was contagious. At some point I realized how lucky I am that Maya can still be such a bundle of energy and enthusiasm. Two years ago I left her and she would change in a way that left her hard to recognize. Today however, she was the Maya I once knew - Self confident and fun, easy going and full of laughter, ready for adventure and mischievous.
As the memories start to come hard and fast as I know they will, I am going to hold onto my evening with Maya. Moving forward isn't always easy but with Maya around she's practically pulling me along. : )
Love to you all,
Kristen
PS Calla is feeling much better tonight and we are hoping that she will be back to normal tomorrow.
Monday, March 14, 2011
7 Years Old!
Calla,
At seven you have discovered the world of silly bands, sketchers, DSIs and BFFs. In the last year you have grown into a self confident girl who knows how to do and get what she wants. You have started to question the world, wondering if Santa and the Tooth Fairy could possibly be real. You could walk to school by yourself but allow me the pleasure of accompanying you. You are a very kind little girl who always looks for the best in people. You are a hard worker who always has time to help others.
At seven you can now read simple chapter books, ride a two wheel bike and do an awesome cartwheel. You can also swim from one side of the pool to the other and love to sit at the bottom. : ) You absolutely love the snow and could play outside for hours. You are an amazing big sister and daughter. We love you more than words could ever say and consider it a privilege to be your parents.
Happy 7th Birthday!
Love Mommy and Daddy (or should I just say mom and dad)
At seven you have discovered the world of silly bands, sketchers, DSIs and BFFs. In the last year you have grown into a self confident girl who knows how to do and get what she wants. You have started to question the world, wondering if Santa and the Tooth Fairy could possibly be real. You could walk to school by yourself but allow me the pleasure of accompanying you. You are a very kind little girl who always looks for the best in people. You are a hard worker who always has time to help others.
At seven you can now read simple chapter books, ride a two wheel bike and do an awesome cartwheel. You can also swim from one side of the pool to the other and love to sit at the bottom. : ) You absolutely love the snow and could play outside for hours. You are an amazing big sister and daughter. We love you more than words could ever say and consider it a privilege to be your parents.
Happy 7th Birthday!
Love Mommy and Daddy (or should I just say mom and dad)
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Birthday Party
Well, two years ago we approached Calla's 5th birthday with a sense of foreboding, a feeling that as soon as the party was done our lives would take a turn for the worse...and of course that is exactly what happened. Yesterday however, we celebrated Calla's 7th birthday at Petland and it was a fun time for all involved.
Calla decided, on her own, that she would like to collect ten dollars (as suggested last year) and keep 5 while donating 5 to the Winnipeg Humaine Society. She is very happy and proud to be donating $80 to our local pet shelter. She is also excited about buying herself something but she hasn't quite figured out what that is yet.
Originally, she had wanted a dog this year and while we weren't totally on board we know that one is definitely in our future so we had some long discussions on responsibility etc. Calla is now thinking that she would like to wait one more year before taking on such a HUGE responsibility!! I have no idea how I ended up with such a level headed and rational little girl but she always surprises me. My brother and I were having a good laugh the other day because we fully acknowledge that we would never have thought twice about the responsibility. We just wanted a dog!! Calla is way more mature that we ever were!! LOL
Enjoy the pictures!
Calla checking out the Siamese cat.
Maya and Anna petting the bunny.
Baby Gecko and the bird
The cake.
Make a wish!!
Love to you all,
Kristen
Calla decided, on her own, that she would like to collect ten dollars (as suggested last year) and keep 5 while donating 5 to the Winnipeg Humaine Society. She is very happy and proud to be donating $80 to our local pet shelter. She is also excited about buying herself something but she hasn't quite figured out what that is yet.
Originally, she had wanted a dog this year and while we weren't totally on board we know that one is definitely in our future so we had some long discussions on responsibility etc. Calla is now thinking that she would like to wait one more year before taking on such a HUGE responsibility!! I have no idea how I ended up with such a level headed and rational little girl but she always surprises me. My brother and I were having a good laugh the other day because we fully acknowledge that we would never have thought twice about the responsibility. We just wanted a dog!! Calla is way more mature that we ever were!! LOL
Enjoy the pictures!
Calla checking out the Siamese cat.
Maya and Anna petting the bunny.
Baby Gecko and the bird
The cake.
Make a wish!!
Love to you all,
Kristen
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