Not this time!

Okay, seriously 'universe'...what is it about me trying to do something good for myself that causes you to throw challenges in my way? Okay, challenge makes it sound so dramatic...more annoying than anything.  Alright, lets back up a minute here.

So my 'healthy eating' plan went out the window a couple of weeks ago, not even sure why, lots of excuses, not worth the time to write them.  However, I did get a good kick in the pants to get moving again and last week, I (re)started the Couch to 5K plan.  Had a great first day, it was hard but I finished it.  Then I went home to visit the parents for the weekend.  Thought I was totally prepared, but I forgot shorts...so....I (being so dedicated) went out and bought a pair so that I could go. THEN...my stupid ipod didn't work. I went anyway, and did my best to count out 60sec runs.  I figured my ipod just needed to be charged, nope...still doesn't work!

Well, I'm going to suck it up and go today anyway.  I really don't have the money for a new ipod..any suggestions on a cheap mp3 player that will work for me?

Week 2 - 1/5

Wordless Wednesday

Miss Independent...

Week 1 - 5/5 (Yay, I did it!)

Fun summer weekend!

Now that we are halfway through August I'm starting to get that little panic about trying to fit in as much fun as possible.  So this weekend we did just that had a lot of fun in the process.

First up? A play date.  As I recently mentioned a friend of mine just started back to work so we decided to get together to let the girls 'catch up' and have a little chat ourselves. It was so cute watching them all toddling along and babbling in their own special 'language'.  Then before we left, they thought they we 'help' with some chores!


Anyone need any help with their laundry?

Then on Saturday night we took a walk around the waterfront.  Greg is always pretty grumpy about doing those types of things, but he does love getting a chance to hang out with Lyla...and she loves being with her Daddy too.

Then on Sunday I had to work...but I work in recreation, so it was quite a lot of fun too!  In the county where I work they have the worlds highest recorded tides (I know you are impressed! lol)  So this past Sunday was the years lowest tide, and we planned a 'Mud Run' for our community members.  There was a little bit of work...setting up and helping with registration, but really I just got to enjoy the beautiful day and having fun with all the kids!

Since Greg was home with Lyla they decided to come out and visit me.  We had a great time, although Lyla wasn't a huge fan of the water. Hopefully she'll start to enjoy to the beach a little more next summer!

Here's to making the most of summer!

Week 1 - 4/5

Does it get any cuter...?

than four little girls in pigtails?

Week 1 - 3/5

Getting out!

Summer is still in full swing, we have had such a fabulous summer of weather, and one of my favorite things about it is being able to be outside.  I'm also so happy that my girl has decided that she wants to be outside too!  When we get home from work/babysitters she heads straight for the sand box!  The first few times I showed it to her she just wanted to stand next to it and pick up sand to eat...but now, she climbs right in.

Today we took a drive downtown to check out the Busker festival on the water front.  It was Lyla's first time there, so of course she had to try the Cows ice cream...okay, maybe I liked it too.  But she absolutely loved it.  Being there among all the thousands of people it really made me thankful for our Ergo.  So many people were struggling to get the big crowds with their huge strollers, or trying to push a little umbrella stroller over the steps here and there.  Greg carried her, and she loved every minute.

Week 1 - 2/5

30 Days? I can do this!

For someone who is such a lazy blogger this is going to be a huge accomplishment for me if when I complete this!  Looking for all the rules and whatnot...and to get a link to this super cute button, head over to see Sare...



So there you go...I just completed things for today! lol This is so easy! :)

Week 1 - 1/5

A very special year

There are many reasons why I love being Canadian, but one of the best is that we get a full year of paid maternity leave. I was also extra lucky because I had a special group of people who were also off at the same time. 3 mommas...4 babies...we had so much fun.

This was a pic from our last play date together before I went back to work in May.



The last of our group (mommy of the gorgeous twin girls) is heading back to work on Monday. She's been emailing asking for advice on how to deal with the week ahead. It's hard to believe that it's been over 2 months since I was back, but I hardly feel like an expert on the topic. I'm still just making my way through the week hoping and praying for Friday to get here!

We've all discussed how we would like to be off at the same time again, but really it will never be the same as this year. I don't think we really appreaciated at the time how wonderful the year was, we could really do whatever we wanted (as long as it works around nap time).

So as the last one returns to work, we have to try and get used to our 'new normal'. I already feel like I haven't seen anyone, and don't have time for friends, so we are going to have to make a better effort to get together on the weekends. We already have a date for lunch next Saturday! I'm so excited to see all the little ones. I haven't seen the twins since this pic above...all of them are walking now, it's going to be so fun!

Any tips for keeping up with friendships after everyone returns to 'regular' life?