Road trip!

I know, I know, I often start off my blog expressing my "sorryness" (is that a word?!) for the long delays between posts! I'm really trying to work on this, just need to find some more time in my day... hmm, maybe this should be one of my New Year's Resolutions this year?! :) I really do love having a blog and intend on printing them all out as a record for the kids on their lives and my little "letters" about them.

We have had a busy couple of weeks. Last week it seemed like there was always something to do during the day, which keeps us busy. The staff at school threw me a baby shower, which was so fabulous! It was great to see everyone and visit with adults for a while! Jenna got lots of snuggles and received many beautiful gifts, which we are very grateful for. What a great staff I work with!! I really do miss them... I just don't miss all of the work!! :) Colby has gone to a new dayhome twice now (just for a few hours each time). I have been wanting him to play with other children and socialize with others besides Mommy. He is beginning to adjust, but has been quite clingy lately, so was a bit upset when I left both times. I'm sure it will get better as he gets to know Becky better... she's a parent of a child at my school and is a great lady! :) Since I've been home for about five months now, it's going to take him a little while to get used to being away from me for a few hours a week. He has been quite a resilient little boy, so I'm not concerned at all and am sure he will adapt in no time.

Sadly, we attended a funeral for my Uncle Ronnie on Thursday, November 19. He passed away suddenly... two months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer... so it was a difficult day. He was such a kind and friendly man who will be greatly missed. Friday was the beginning of a very busy and tiring weekend. Gerry and Colby both got haircuts on Friday morning and then we checked out the Festival of Trees at the TLC. It was a lot of fun to do the "centre" activities with Colby. He's learning more about Christmas this year and is of course, understanding more of it being a year older now. We headed home and packed up the truck to make the trek to Grande Prairie! It was Jenna's first road trip up there. It took about 4 1/2 hours this time (with stopping to feed Jenna, change diapers, etc.) so I was happy we left about 1:00 and were able to drive in daylight. We stayed with Gerry's sister, Carmen, and her family and it was really nice to catch up and visit with them and the kids. We saw several other members of Gerry's family too, as we celebrated our twin nieces' birthdays on Saturday. Jenna met her Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Alstad, along with more aunts, uncles, and cousins! Kerri and Kailey turned 3 and their Dad also celebrated his 31st birthday! It was a very busy house with most of the family and their kids around!! :) During the day, Gerry and Colby went with Darren and Dylan to Dawson Creek, BC to watch Dylan's hockey game. Colby loved it and now wants to play hockey "just like Dylan"! So cute!! This morning (Sunday) we watched another game of Dylan's in town. They won both games too! Congrats boys! After the game, Colby ran up to Dylan when he came out of the dressing room and gave him a big hug along with a high five, saying "Good game Dylan!" Again, too cute!! :) We headed home about 1:30 this afternoon and had a rough drive home. Colby has a bad diaper rash and some diarrhea, so he cried on and off from Grande Prairie to Fox Creek. I think it might be his 2 year molars bothering him because it hit him really fast and he is fine otherwise (with the exception of really rosy cheeks!) He slept about 30 minutes the entire drive home. From Fox Creek home, he talked... the entire time!! I love it! The things he comes up with are priceless!! It was a great weekend, but very busy. I think we're all going to sleep really well tonight, especially Colby. With two late nights and waking up crying about 4:00 am both nights, he's one tired little boy. Is it bedtime yet?!?

Before we left on Friday, we went to the hospital and weighed Jenna at Public Health since she was 2 months old on Saturday. She weighs 10 lbs. and is 21 1/4" inches. Colby weighed 10 lbs. 4 oz. at 1 month old!! Oh, the differences between every baby, right?! Jenna has her first immunizations on Tuesday morning, so we'll see what their scales say. She's doing well and is becoming quite strong with holding her head up. She is sleeping well at night (usually between 5 and 6 hours, up to eat, and then back down for 2-3 more hours). We certainly can't complain!! It's nice to be getting a bit more sleep now! She has rolled over from her tummy to back a few times while she has tummy time. It's exciting to see her grow and progress, but I can't believe she's 2 months old already. The time is going way too fast!! I'm loving every minute of being at home with our two wonderful children!! Just can't get enough of them!!

When we left for Grande Prairie, there was no snow. When we came home, it's snowy and icy! :( I guess it's time and have to admit that we have been quite spoiled this fall. In GP today, it was very cold (I was not at all prepared!) with a wind chill of -17! Yuck!! Have a great week everyone and stay warm as we adjust to our 'average' fall temperatures again!!

xoxo
Lesley