Soul sisters!

Last night this mama did not feel like cooking. I convinced our friends Hannah and Cindy to join us at Subway for dinner. It was one of those moments that is hard to convey in words. You may even read this and think to yourself, what's the big deal. I can't really explain it other than saying it was truly the sweetest thing ever. The girls were hugging each other, playing with each other and even feeding each other (Hannah feeding Aimée). The love was almost intoxicating and made you feel warm all over. I could have stayed there all night. I never want to forget how sweet they were last night and how proud I was watching them. Bless them!! There is no such thing as mundane when you live with a small child!

The image quality may be poor, but the captured moment is priceless.

"More... PEASE Hannah!!!!!"

Hugs and kisses!

"It may be a crazy life, but, it is OUR life."

Seeing that Kate (Jon and Kate Plus Eight) was not going to be using this line anytime soon, I thought I would steal it.

My house is a mess, I am very behind in returning calls or emails, I forgot to pay my heating bill, schoolwork is piling up and I cannot keep awake past 9pm....... In short, I am having the time of my life.

Dress Up with Hannah!

It is never too early to learn how to walk in high heels!
Adorable!

Sassy!

Precious!
My little diva is already quite fashion conscious. Whenever I wear a pair of Little Mismatched Sox, not a word of a lie, Aimée runs pointing too my feet and shouting "Oh No!!!... Oh No!!!.... Oh No!!!" I swear it happens each and every time. Are they really that bad?



Aimée likes to help herself to my wallet.

"Oh oh..."

This next picture cracks me up. It reminds me of a well known Canadian painting. Can you guess?

To Prince Edward Island by Alex Colville

Aimée now goes to A Gym Tale every Saturday morning. It is very exciting! Aimée made her first assisted somersault on the weekend.
A Gym Tale

Rideau Canal, Beaver Tails, hot chocolate and Auntie Jude.
Does it get any better than this?

We went tobogganing on the biggest hill our friend Tracey could possibly find anywhere last week. Do I look as exhausted as I felt? Pulling up a toddler (not to mention my own sorry butt) was no easy task.

Aimée is loving her new daycare and so am I!
Aimée takes her job of feeding Jackie (Liam and Aidan's guinea pig) very seriously.

We went to Kingston last weekend to celebrate Sadie's 3rd birthday. It was every little girl's dream birthday party. Perhaps Jacqueline would consider going into throwing me a pink princess birthday party too? Pwease?

We got to meet Bella and her entourage (AKA Family).

Aimée adored Bella's big sister Elizabeth.

WARNING!

Who would have thought potty training could be dangerous? Aimée got a goose egg on her forehead! On Sunday, my eager little pumpkin sat enthusiastically on the potty for what must have seemed like an eternity for a two year old. I could just see the wheels turning inside her little head. She had the "I-just-don't-get-it" look on her face. She leaned over to check things out for herself. Nothing. She leaned even further... and further. Are you getting the visual? Kaboom!! The little miss fell head first off the potty and landed with her tiny bottom up in the air.

On another note. Aimée is still just as in love with the Wiggles as ever. She insists on taking these darn DVD cases everywhere. Here she is taking her beloved friends for a little stroll. (The picture is not great, but it gives you an idea of what I am up against.)

Happy New Year!!!

We celebrated New Year's Eve with Cindy and Hannah. We had a fantastic time. The girls were dressed in their best princess gear and had a tea/dinner party. I loved spending the evening just hanging out with the girls. Truthfully, I did not have any other prospects for New Year's Eve. But, it really does not matter. Even if I had been invited out by a handsome arabian prince, I would have declined. I

loved my evening just the way it was.

Today, Aimée helped me shovel the driveway. Then, she did a bit of sliding down the snowbank. It was her first time doing any kind of sliding and she loved it. See for yourself!!!!

Aimée also likes playing with her new train set from Santa.

We had a visit from Judith this afternoon. It is her 40th b-day today! We were so excited to wish her a happy birthday (especially because she turns 40 before me!!!).

Aimée even shared her grapes with the birthday girl.

Happy New Year to all of you. May all your dreams come true in 2010!

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Several days before Christmas, I forgot to close the door to one of the storage spaces in the basement. It did not take long for Aimée to find some of her gifts. She went absolutely nuts when she saw the new Wiggles DVDs. She was ecstatic. I just didn't have the heart to take them away. For the next several days, she carried them everywhere. She ate, slept and played with one hand clinging to a case. On Christmas Eve, I wrapped the DVDs anyway and put them under the tree. Well, Aimée just about lost her mind with excitement when she discovered the DVDs once again. She cheered and danced. I nearly peed myself laughing. It was so much fun, I decided to try and do it again Boxing day. Again, I wrapped up the DVDs and gave them to her. Sure makes for an inexpensive Christmas... I just have to give her the same gift over and over again.

Here she is dancing with her beloved DVDs Christmas morning.

Here she is unwrapping them for the third time.

Here she is unwrapping them for a fourth time.

Is there anything more entertaining than messing with young minds?

Happy Holidays!

To all our friends, we wish you a very special Christmas this year with those you love. All the best in 2010!!!

Thank you Aimée for filling my Christmas with such magic, joy, love and laughter.

Two years ago today...

After a very long wait, I got the most amazing call ever. A beautiful 6 week old baby girl from Hoa Binh was waiting for me to take her home. What a rush of emotion that special day was. I will never forget the joy in my heart when I saw my daughter's sweet little face for the very first time!