Back at work as it's Monday. While I was at work, Isobel pulled out this book and wanted Jon to read it to her over and over. It's the same idea and rhyming pattern as "10 Tricker or Treaters" that we had to read to her over and over again before and after Halloween; that book has gone missing somewhere in the house - we probably hid it on her as we were tired of reading it over and over. She also likes to kiss kiss the ladybugs in this book. And yes, I also had to read it to her tonight over and over again.
The other night, Isobel signed that she wanted milk - it's the only sign that I've used somewhat consistently since she was born. Despite the fact, that I was so excited about baby signing before she was born, I just never had the energy to carry through with any of it. But since she let me know she wanted milk - and no, it wasn't a perfect sign, but pretty close for her, I've decided to try introducing more signs into her daily routine and see if she picks up any of those. This week, I'm going to try to consistently sign milk, ball, help, drink, book, and more. And then I hope to learn more words the following week. Let's see how long I can keep it up though.
We had a usual evening. Dinner of mac and cheese (I think I'll get bored of it before she does), some laundry, a load of dishes (that are still sitting in the dishwasher clean), a bath with hair washing, and reading some books. She pulled down Robert Munsch's "Love You Forever"; and I made it further into it than previously (since having her) before getting teary and deciding to stop reading that one.
Usual routine of saying "night night" to the apartment and off to bed. It took her a while to fall asleep - she kept flapping her arm to keep herself awake - but she's asleep now. I'm hoping that she'll start to go back to being able to sleep seven hours without us, but since Jon said that she was snuggly and huggy today; and that she kept hugging him last night in her sleep, I have a feeling one of us will be sleeping with her for quite a while yet.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 30 Nov 09, 6.18PM PDT.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
27/365 - Laughing with Uncle Brian
We missed my work Christmas party yesterday. We had planned on going, but canceled a couple of days before since the person we had originally asked to watch Isobel was unavailable, and Isobel has been so cranky with teething, we figured it was better to stay home with her.
Last night, I spent the night with Isobel. She's been insisting that one of us sleep with her and since she was in pain with the teething we relented. Now we're just relenting as we want to sleep too. I'll need to work on getting her back to sleeping on her own for long stretches again soon.
Why do weekends go by so quickly?
We had planned a games day at our place today. Matty showed up and we ordered some sushi for pick up. When Jon and Matty went to go get the sushi, the elevators in our building were down. So they went down the 21 floors to get to the car and head for sushi. When they got back, the elevator still wasn't working, so they climbed the stairs back home. Fortunately, the elevator was fixed before Brian arrived.
We played a round of Wasabi with Matt. And after Brian arrived, a very long round of Dominion. Jon also had the latest Red Dwarf Blu Ray playing in the background, so he now was to watch some Felicity for making me watch Red Dwarf. Isobel had lots of fun playing with Brian and Matty, as usual. Isobel finally fell asleep for a nap just before they left.
Quite evening with a family bath, and a couple chapters of Narnia. Hopefully, she'll go down easily tonight; but since she had such a late nap I doubt it.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 29 Nov 09, 7.04PM PDT.
Last night, I spent the night with Isobel. She's been insisting that one of us sleep with her and since she was in pain with the teething we relented. Now we're just relenting as we want to sleep too. I'll need to work on getting her back to sleeping on her own for long stretches again soon.
Why do weekends go by so quickly?
We had planned a games day at our place today. Matty showed up and we ordered some sushi for pick up. When Jon and Matty went to go get the sushi, the elevators in our building were down. So they went down the 21 floors to get to the car and head for sushi. When they got back, the elevator still wasn't working, so they climbed the stairs back home. Fortunately, the elevator was fixed before Brian arrived.
We played a round of Wasabi with Matt. And after Brian arrived, a very long round of Dominion. Jon also had the latest Red Dwarf Blu Ray playing in the background, so he now was to watch some Felicity for making me watch Red Dwarf. Isobel had lots of fun playing with Brian and Matty, as usual. Isobel finally fell asleep for a nap just before they left.
Quite evening with a family bath, and a couple chapters of Narnia. Hopefully, she'll go down easily tonight; but since she had such a late nap I doubt it.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 29 Nov 09, 7.04PM PDT.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
26/365 - Daddy-Daughter Bath Night
I love weekends now more than ever, as it's the only real family time we have. Jon was a sweetheart last night and let me sleep; have I mentioned lately how much I love him? He got up with Isobel at 11:30 pm and had to give her a bottle to get her back to sleep, but then she slept (with a bunch of tossing and turning) until after 8am. I'm so proud of her. Jon said that she kept snuggling up to him, so she must have been cold. I really wish she would learn to love blankets as much as I do.
Isobel was cranky this morning, so we decided to go for a drive to get her to nap. We drove around Stanley Park a few times, and then decided to go get groceries, as Jon and I were starting to feel tired too. On the way out of the park, Jon heard an ad on the radio for Old Navy jeans on for $20. Since it sounded like a good price to us, we decided to head to Park Royal to get some jeans and pick up our groceries from there.
At Old Navy, Jon got two pairs of jeans, I got one and a shirt, and we got Isobel two pairs of fleece pants. Then we went to Whole Foods and Extra Foods to pick up some groceries. We were going to get a bottle of raspberry ginger ale (my favorite pop), but there wasn't any there and I didn't get any of it at Isobel's birthday party. Oh well, another time perhaps. Although we're trying to be better at not drinking a lot of pop, and trying to keep it out of the house, so now only get it if we have company coming over.
After all of that, we were too tired to go swimming as originally planned. I'll have to try to take her one evening by myself or force us to go next weekend.
Cooked a chicken, mashed potatoes, and carrots for dinner. Jon had a bath with Isobel, while I made a pie type thing with most of the leftover chicken for the freezer. I'm now just boiling up the chicken, while Jon gets Isobel to sleep. And then we'll finish watching the movie we started last night.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 28 Nov 09, 7.31PM PDT.
Isobel was cranky this morning, so we decided to go for a drive to get her to nap. We drove around Stanley Park a few times, and then decided to go get groceries, as Jon and I were starting to feel tired too. On the way out of the park, Jon heard an ad on the radio for Old Navy jeans on for $20. Since it sounded like a good price to us, we decided to head to Park Royal to get some jeans and pick up our groceries from there.
At Old Navy, Jon got two pairs of jeans, I got one and a shirt, and we got Isobel two pairs of fleece pants. Then we went to Whole Foods and Extra Foods to pick up some groceries. We were going to get a bottle of raspberry ginger ale (my favorite pop), but there wasn't any there and I didn't get any of it at Isobel's birthday party. Oh well, another time perhaps. Although we're trying to be better at not drinking a lot of pop, and trying to keep it out of the house, so now only get it if we have company coming over.
After all of that, we were too tired to go swimming as originally planned. I'll have to try to take her one evening by myself or force us to go next weekend.
Cooked a chicken, mashed potatoes, and carrots for dinner. Jon had a bath with Isobel, while I made a pie type thing with most of the leftover chicken for the freezer. I'm now just boiling up the chicken, while Jon gets Isobel to sleep. And then we'll finish watching the movie we started last night.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 28 Nov 09, 7.31PM PDT.
Friday, November 27, 2009
25/365 - Slice of Lime
Last night didn't go great. Although it could have gone a lot worse. Isobel can get out of bed, and screamed because someone wasn't sleeping with her. She also had a poopy bum, which is the first time ever that she's pooped after being put to bed for the night, and hence required a diaper change. And then when I went in to check on her before going to bed, she woke up, so I ended up sleeping with her until about 3am when I switched places with Jon.
I had today off. It was the last baby Mother Goose session. I'm really glad that the lady (Jennifer - one of the teachers) at the pool that day convinced us to sign up for it. I think Isobel has really enjoyed the sessions and I'm planning on trying to sign her up for the toddler session that starts in January.
After Mother Goose, we drove out to the airport so that Isobel would nap in the car and we could visit with Jonah, Brian's puppy as he was in the office that day. Isobel is still not impressed with small dogs, but I'm hoping that the more she's around them, the more comfortable she'll be.
We went for lunch at Milestones as one of my coworkers had sent an email out earlier in the day seeing if anyone wanted to go and as a result I was craving it. Since I wasn't sure we would make it in time to join my coworkers, and I wasn't sure if any of them would have an issue spending their lunch hour with a teething, cranky baby, we sat on our own. My apple juice, which I intended to share with Isobel, came with a lime. She freaked out until she was allowed the lime. Despite the face in the picture, she held onto the lime for quite a while, and kept putting it back in her mouth.
And as usual, we drove Jon to work and Isobel napped on the way home. The usual video call with the grandparents, dinner, phone call from Jon, and bath occurred. However, tonight Isobel was tired a little earlier than normal and wasn't yet entirely in her pajamas when she started falling asleep at the boob. I then put her in her bed and ended up laying with her until she was asleep. Hopefully, she sleeps longer than she did last night.
Now I'm waiting for the bottle bits to finish sterilizing and for Jon to get home so we can cuddle on the couch and watch a movie.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 27 Nov 09, 3.50PM PDT.
I had today off. It was the last baby Mother Goose session. I'm really glad that the lady (Jennifer - one of the teachers) at the pool that day convinced us to sign up for it. I think Isobel has really enjoyed the sessions and I'm planning on trying to sign her up for the toddler session that starts in January.
After Mother Goose, we drove out to the airport so that Isobel would nap in the car and we could visit with Jonah, Brian's puppy as he was in the office that day. Isobel is still not impressed with small dogs, but I'm hoping that the more she's around them, the more comfortable she'll be.
We went for lunch at Milestones as one of my coworkers had sent an email out earlier in the day seeing if anyone wanted to go and as a result I was craving it. Since I wasn't sure we would make it in time to join my coworkers, and I wasn't sure if any of them would have an issue spending their lunch hour with a teething, cranky baby, we sat on our own. My apple juice, which I intended to share with Isobel, came with a lime. She freaked out until she was allowed the lime. Despite the face in the picture, she held onto the lime for quite a while, and kept putting it back in her mouth.
And as usual, we drove Jon to work and Isobel napped on the way home. The usual video call with the grandparents, dinner, phone call from Jon, and bath occurred. However, tonight Isobel was tired a little earlier than normal and wasn't yet entirely in her pajamas when she started falling asleep at the boob. I then put her in her bed and ended up laying with her until she was asleep. Hopefully, she sleeps longer than she did last night.
Now I'm waiting for the bottle bits to finish sterilizing and for Jon to get home so we can cuddle on the couch and watch a movie.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 27 Nov 09, 3.50PM PDT.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
24/365 - First Time with Markers
Yesterday was not a good night. It was supposed to be mommy sleep night, but Isobel woke up at about 2am and was inconsolable until mommy can in. She ended up being awake until 3:30am, and by then I was wide awake and really cranky.
So tonight I'm going to try to get her to start going back to sleep on her own again. She was doing really well, but since she hasn't been feeling well, it's not going so well again. And it's something that she really needs to learn, as much as I hate letting her cry.
Nothing exciting to report for this evening. Really glad that I don't have to go into work tomorrow though.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 26 Nov 09, 4.43PM PDT.
So tonight I'm going to try to get her to start going back to sleep on her own again. She was doing really well, but since she hasn't been feeling well, it's not going so well again. And it's something that she really needs to learn, as much as I hate letting her cry.
Nothing exciting to report for this evening. Really glad that I don't have to go into work tomorrow though.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 26 Nov 09, 4.43PM PDT.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
23/365 - Fork
I had Isobel duty last night in order to let Jon get some sleep as he hasn't gotten a lot lately. Isobel tossed and turned less than the last couple of nights, but still woke up more than normal screaming and wanting to be comforted. Jon slept through my alarm when it went off - we use the radio station setting and since the power outage on Monday is set to static and not an actual radio station. Oh well, ended up an hour late for work. Since I've been working through lunch for the last couple of weeks I'm not too concerned about it.
Jon and Isobel brought me a sandwich for lunch and then we drove Jon to work. Isobel screamed most of the way home, unless I was talking or singing. Did not help the headache I had any.
She was whiny when we first got home, but improved as the evening went on. Had the usual video call with the grandparents, phone call from daddy, and bath. Plus we called Nana Althea to wish her a happy birthday.
Isobel is getting much better at using utensils on her own. Jon told me that she wouldn't eat her lunch today until she had tried to eat it with a fork on her own. And tonight, with dinner, she was actually successful at using the fork most of the time; she did still use her hands a lot too though. We used the fork from the really cute deer cutlery set the Schmids gave us when Isobel was born tonight for the first time.
She grabbed the juice box from the fridge tonight before dinner and ribbed the straw off it. Normally we water her juice down, but I decided to be nice and let her have one of the emergency juices.
She went to bed about the same time as normal, but fell asleep faster than normal. I'm really hoping that we're starting to get into a routine and that I'm getting better at recognizing when she's tired. I forgot to brush her teeth though - now that she has three I'm trying to work that into the bed time routine as well.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 25 Nov 09, 5.21PM PDT.
Jon and Isobel brought me a sandwich for lunch and then we drove Jon to work. Isobel screamed most of the way home, unless I was talking or singing. Did not help the headache I had any.
She was whiny when we first got home, but improved as the evening went on. Had the usual video call with the grandparents, phone call from daddy, and bath. Plus we called Nana Althea to wish her a happy birthday.
Isobel is getting much better at using utensils on her own. Jon told me that she wouldn't eat her lunch today until she had tried to eat it with a fork on her own. And tonight, with dinner, she was actually successful at using the fork most of the time; she did still use her hands a lot too though. We used the fork from the really cute deer cutlery set the Schmids gave us when Isobel was born tonight for the first time.
She grabbed the juice box from the fridge tonight before dinner and ribbed the straw off it. Normally we water her juice down, but I decided to be nice and let her have one of the emergency juices.
She went to bed about the same time as normal, but fell asleep faster than normal. I'm really hoping that we're starting to get into a routine and that I'm getting better at recognizing when she's tired. I forgot to brush her teeth though - now that she has three I'm trying to work that into the bed time routine as well.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 25 Nov 09, 5.21PM PDT.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
22/365 - A Girl and Her Caterpillar
Made it to work today. Had general airport training for the Olympics for a couple of hours and ended up skipping lunch, as usual, to try to get things done.
While I was at work, Isobel and Jon had a play date with Kyenta and Cate. Jon said that Isobel was a little unsure of having another baby in the apartment playing with her toys, especially Sammy. It's the first time that someone close to her age has played with her toys in our apartment; baby Cordelia has not been mobile anytime she's been over and I think there's been too many adults to realize that Mason's playing with anything. She's really good at sharing her toys when we're out and I do think that this was a good experience for her. Although, I think we should hide Sammy when others are over as we're trying to get her to have a special stuffy that she will eventually associate with sleeping - the options are Sammy, Flopsy, and a pink kitty that Jon bought her the other day. So far Sammy's still her favorite during the day and we've yet to get any night time associations.
We drove Jon to work and then headed home with the car; Isobel slept for part of the way home.
She was crabby for a lot of the evening and pooped three times for me. The last was just before we were about to get into the tub for a bath. Postponed washing her hair until tomorrow's night bath.
Jon thinks the reason she may not have been feeling well is that her lower right incisor has finally cut through. And it looks like the top left incisor has also cut through. Poor teething baby.
She's woken up and doesn't seem to be getting herself back to sleep, so off I go to cuddle with her.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 24 Nov 09, 8.10PM PDT.
While I was at work, Isobel and Jon had a play date with Kyenta and Cate. Jon said that Isobel was a little unsure of having another baby in the apartment playing with her toys, especially Sammy. It's the first time that someone close to her age has played with her toys in our apartment; baby Cordelia has not been mobile anytime she's been over and I think there's been too many adults to realize that Mason's playing with anything. She's really good at sharing her toys when we're out and I do think that this was a good experience for her. Although, I think we should hide Sammy when others are over as we're trying to get her to have a special stuffy that she will eventually associate with sleeping - the options are Sammy, Flopsy, and a pink kitty that Jon bought her the other day. So far Sammy's still her favorite during the day and we've yet to get any night time associations.
We drove Jon to work and then headed home with the car; Isobel slept for part of the way home.
She was crabby for a lot of the evening and pooped three times for me. The last was just before we were about to get into the tub for a bath. Postponed washing her hair until tomorrow's night bath.
Jon thinks the reason she may not have been feeling well is that her lower right incisor has finally cut through. And it looks like the top left incisor has also cut through. Poor teething baby.
She's woken up and doesn't seem to be getting herself back to sleep, so off I go to cuddle with her.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 24 Nov 09, 8.10PM PDT.
Monday, November 23, 2009
21/365 - Sicky Baby
I feel like a horrible mother. Isobel ended up being sick on Sunday night and just waived all symptoms off with an excuse - she was tired because Brett and Kayla tired her out, she felt a little warm because we had the heat all the way up to dry the carpet quickier, she didn't eat a lot because she just wasn't hungry, etc. So that explains why she kept waking up and then falling back asleep before we went to bed.
She puked on Jon at midnight and I crawled into bed with her. She slept fitfully all night and actually didn't sleep a lot. Plus she was so hot to touch and I was freezing. Jon came into her room at 2am, so I could pee without her crying, and she puked again. Jon took over Isobel sleeping duty at 5am, while I emailed work to say that I wouldn't be in and crawled into our bed to try to get a few hours of sleep.
In the morning, Isobel still wasn't feeling great but was her usual happy self. Just after 9:30am the power shut off - I had forgotten that there was a planned power outage in the building. So we all got dressed and headed to the aquarium as I was convinced that our apartment would be freezing with no power. Isobel played a little bit in the kids section, but mostly just wanted to be held. And she hardly ate any of her grilled cheese for lunch. Afterwards, we went for a drive in hopes of Isobel taking a nap and trying to buy some time until the power was scheduled to be back on at home.
Jon took a family day and I slept for may four hours of broken sleep Sunday night. We headed home and relaxed for a bit. Jon watched the first Star Wars movie. Had a pancake dinner, which Isobel picked at most of a pancake, so hopefully that means she's starting to feel better.
After a quick bath with daddy, while I showered, Isobel got ready for bed. We watched the GI Joe movie we rented while Isobel and I cuddled on the couch. She fell asleep there with me and then once the movie was over, Jon put her to bed while I went to bed so I could get up for work the next morning, even though it was earlier than I'd normally go to bed. I heard Isobel get up a lot during the night though; I hope Jon was able to get some sleep.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 23 Nov 09, 2.36PM PDT.
She puked on Jon at midnight and I crawled into bed with her. She slept fitfully all night and actually didn't sleep a lot. Plus she was so hot to touch and I was freezing. Jon came into her room at 2am, so I could pee without her crying, and she puked again. Jon took over Isobel sleeping duty at 5am, while I emailed work to say that I wouldn't be in and crawled into our bed to try to get a few hours of sleep.
In the morning, Isobel still wasn't feeling great but was her usual happy self. Just after 9:30am the power shut off - I had forgotten that there was a planned power outage in the building. So we all got dressed and headed to the aquarium as I was convinced that our apartment would be freezing with no power. Isobel played a little bit in the kids section, but mostly just wanted to be held. And she hardly ate any of her grilled cheese for lunch. Afterwards, we went for a drive in hopes of Isobel taking a nap and trying to buy some time until the power was scheduled to be back on at home.
Jon took a family day and I slept for may four hours of broken sleep Sunday night. We headed home and relaxed for a bit. Jon watched the first Star Wars movie. Had a pancake dinner, which Isobel picked at most of a pancake, so hopefully that means she's starting to feel better.
After a quick bath with daddy, while I showered, Isobel got ready for bed. We watched the GI Joe movie we rented while Isobel and I cuddled on the couch. She fell asleep there with me and then once the movie was over, Jon put her to bed while I went to bed so I could get up for work the next morning, even though it was earlier than I'd normally go to bed. I heard Isobel get up a lot during the night though; I hope Jon was able to get some sleep.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 23 Nov 09, 2.36PM PDT.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
20/365 - "Join me and I will complete your training."
Why do the weekends go by so quickly? This morning Jon took a nap on the couch and Isobel on the boob so we were late getting out the door to run a couple of errands and then drop Isobel off at Brett's. He, and his niece, have been hounding us to let them watch Isobel again, so we picked today. Since there was nothing playing at a close movie theater that either Jon or I wanted to see, we opted for grocery shopping and then apartment cleaning without a toddler.
Before dropping Isobel off at Brett's we stopped at Metrotown for a bite to eat. Isobel was not interested whatsoever in eating any lunch however. And then we quickly checked out Build-a-Bear so that we could see if they had the Star Wars outfits I saw online earlier in the week and thought Jon would like. So Flopsy is now dressed in a Darth Vader costume and Jon's working on bringing Isobel over to the dark side of the force or at least turning her into a geek.
After dropping off Isobel and getting home, we managed to clean the carpet in the living room, tidy the living room, clean the spare bathroom, move the baby bath stuff into the spare bathroom (as I'm now going to only bathe her in there), and get some tidying done in the kitchen. Overall very productive, but still lots of things I'd like to get done one day soon.
Then Brett and Kayla dropped of Isobel. She apparently cried and screamed for the first 45 minutes but then warmed up to them. And they're already stated that they want to look after her again soon. And Isobel was tuckered out. She had a quick bath, in her bath tub, and then Jon dressed her in pajamas and showed her Flopsy's new outfit. We, once again, skipped her Sunday night chapter of Narnia since she was so tired and opted to put her into bed instead. I'm really hoping that we'll be able to finish Narnia this year - I may have to convince Jon to read two chapters next weekend.
Jon and played a few rounds of a game we bought yesterday - Wasabi. It's cute; I'd play it again. Isobel woke up a couple of times while we were playing, but managed to get herself back to sleep without us. Hopefully, she'll sleep okay tonight.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 22 Nov 09, 8.41PM PDT.
Before dropping Isobel off at Brett's we stopped at Metrotown for a bite to eat. Isobel was not interested whatsoever in eating any lunch however. And then we quickly checked out Build-a-Bear so that we could see if they had the Star Wars outfits I saw online earlier in the week and thought Jon would like. So Flopsy is now dressed in a Darth Vader costume and Jon's working on bringing Isobel over to the dark side of the force or at least turning her into a geek.
After dropping off Isobel and getting home, we managed to clean the carpet in the living room, tidy the living room, clean the spare bathroom, move the baby bath stuff into the spare bathroom (as I'm now going to only bathe her in there), and get some tidying done in the kitchen. Overall very productive, but still lots of things I'd like to get done one day soon.
Then Brett and Kayla dropped of Isobel. She apparently cried and screamed for the first 45 minutes but then warmed up to them. And they're already stated that they want to look after her again soon. And Isobel was tuckered out. She had a quick bath, in her bath tub, and then Jon dressed her in pajamas and showed her Flopsy's new outfit. We, once again, skipped her Sunday night chapter of Narnia since she was so tired and opted to put her into bed instead. I'm really hoping that we'll be able to finish Narnia this year - I may have to convince Jon to read two chapters next weekend.
Jon and played a few rounds of a game we bought yesterday - Wasabi. It's cute; I'd play it again. Isobel woke up a couple of times while we were playing, but managed to get herself back to sleep without us. Hopefully, she'll sleep okay tonight.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 22 Nov 09, 8.41PM PDT.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
19/365 - Pool Slide
Last night it was my turn to crawl into bed with Isobel when she awoke during the night and be the one she beat up in her sleep. Since I get up earlier during the week, it's normally Jon's job, but every once and a while I try to be nice to him and let him get some sleep. Although I did bring Isobel back into our bed after she had woken up and played with the toys on her bed for a little while. She's getting so smart, when I asked her for Mukmuk in the morning, she handed me her Mukmuk stuffy.
Finally Saturday. Instead of Jon taking Isobel out for a drive to nap by himself while I had some mommy time, I went with them. We picked up the Bopomo photo that was taken at the Baby Fair last month, and then went for a drive to allow Isobel to sleep before running some more errands.
Did some shopping along West Broadway and had a nice lunch before heading to the pool. We haven't been since Isobel's birthday party, and I had forgotten just how much she loves the pool. She's also getting so much more independent and just wants to go, go, go without realizing that she sinks into the water. Today was the first time in a long time that we had her try the little slide there, holding onto her the entire time, of course. And she absolutely loved it. As soon as she was off, she'd start screaming in delight and kicking to make her way back over. She'd climb out of the pool, stand beside the slide, and then try to climb on it from the side. It was really cute, but I was afraid that we might never get out of the pool.
Had a quiet evening. Ate the chicken soup that I had made earlier in the day; it was very bland, but not horrible. And let Isobel have some naked time.
Jon and Isobel took a bath, while I threw in a load of laundry and started going through Isobel's closet to pack up what's now too small for her.
Isobel seemed a bit cranky, so I decided it was her bed time, even though it was about twenty minutes earlier than normal. And Jon's now trying to get her down. I love Saturdays!
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 21 Nov 09, 4.50PM PDT.
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Finally Saturday. Instead of Jon taking Isobel out for a drive to nap by himself while I had some mommy time, I went with them. We picked up the Bopomo photo that was taken at the Baby Fair last month, and then went for a drive to allow Isobel to sleep before running some more errands.
Did some shopping along West Broadway and had a nice lunch before heading to the pool. We haven't been since Isobel's birthday party, and I had forgotten just how much she loves the pool. She's also getting so much more independent and just wants to go, go, go without realizing that she sinks into the water. Today was the first time in a long time that we had her try the little slide there, holding onto her the entire time, of course. And she absolutely loved it. As soon as she was off, she'd start screaming in delight and kicking to make her way back over. She'd climb out of the pool, stand beside the slide, and then try to climb on it from the side. It was really cute, but I was afraid that we might never get out of the pool.
Had a quiet evening. Ate the chicken soup that I had made earlier in the day; it was very bland, but not horrible. And let Isobel have some naked time.
Jon and Isobel took a bath, while I threw in a load of laundry and started going through Isobel's closet to pack up what's now too small for her.
Isobel seemed a bit cranky, so I decided it was her bed time, even though it was about twenty minutes earlier than normal. And Jon's now trying to get her down. I love Saturdays!
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 21 Nov 09, 4.50PM PDT.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
18/365 - Post Friday Bath
Jon and Isobel surprised me at work for a late lunch. I had just complained to Jon the other day that I seem to keep skipping lunch at work lately as there's so much to do and by the time lunch rolls around I'm not really hungry and get off in a couple of hours so would rather get work done. After their Mother Goose session today, Isobel fell asleep in the car and Jon wanted to extend the drive to allow her to nap longer, so he headed out to Richmond early instead of going home.
Isobel had a bath tonight and I washed her hair. She wanted to be read to again, but due to phone calls from work, I wasn't really able to read to her as much as normal. And she went to sleep without a lot of fighting tonight - which is a relief after yesterday.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 20 Nov 09, 7.23PM PDT.
Isobel had a bath tonight and I washed her hair. She wanted to be read to again, but due to phone calls from work, I wasn't really able to read to her as much as normal. And she went to sleep without a lot of fighting tonight - which is a relief after yesterday.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 20 Nov 09, 7.23PM PDT.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
17/365 - Gaming Thursday
Thursday was a busy day at work. Work seems to keep getting busier and busier and it's hard to get everything done when I am not able to bring work home most nights due to the baby. Oh well.....eventually everything at work will get done and hopefully after the Olympics things will slow down there for a bit.
Since Jon took some of his holiday time to go to Thursday night gaming, Isobel and I decided to stay in Richmond until he got off and drive to gaming with him. My work was having a 2010 Hours Party, but it was for employees only. Isobel crashed it for a few minutes so that Brett could show her off to everyone. Michelle held her for a bit and fed her a strawberry (which Isobel seemed to really enjoy as she crammed the whole thing in her mouth). And a carrot that Isobel enjoyed dipping into the dip on Michelle's plate and then eating; she also liked gnawing on the carrot. Since Isobel wasn't supposed to be at the party, we didn't stick around for too long.
I headed over to the Richmond Aquatic Center, but the teach pool was closed until 8:30 pm. So we headed to the mall for dinner (the ladies at the food court were surprised that Isobel was only one and already eating grilled cheese sandwiches) and then a quick shopping trip. Only had time for one store (and bought Isobel a really cute sweater) before it was time to go pick up Jon.
Isobel and I ended up staying at Jon's gaming as he figured it would be a shorter session this week than the week before. But around 8pm, Isobel started getting really cranky so her and I headed home and left Jon with the bus pass.
It took almost two hours to get Isobel to sleep and a lot of crying. It was very frustrating since she's been going to sleep really well for me lately. And even more frustrating realizing that it was my fault as she missed her normal routine and was overtired. Oh well, looks like I'm spending most evenings at home from now on. Although, I'm still planning on going to a few Christmas events with Isobel in December, but will not stay as late as I might have previously and will skip some until another year.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 19 Nov 09, 9.42PM PDT.
Since Jon took some of his holiday time to go to Thursday night gaming, Isobel and I decided to stay in Richmond until he got off and drive to gaming with him. My work was having a 2010 Hours Party, but it was for employees only. Isobel crashed it for a few minutes so that Brett could show her off to everyone. Michelle held her for a bit and fed her a strawberry (which Isobel seemed to really enjoy as she crammed the whole thing in her mouth). And a carrot that Isobel enjoyed dipping into the dip on Michelle's plate and then eating; she also liked gnawing on the carrot. Since Isobel wasn't supposed to be at the party, we didn't stick around for too long.
I headed over to the Richmond Aquatic Center, but the teach pool was closed until 8:30 pm. So we headed to the mall for dinner (the ladies at the food court were surprised that Isobel was only one and already eating grilled cheese sandwiches) and then a quick shopping trip. Only had time for one store (and bought Isobel a really cute sweater) before it was time to go pick up Jon.
Isobel and I ended up staying at Jon's gaming as he figured it would be a shorter session this week than the week before. But around 8pm, Isobel started getting really cranky so her and I headed home and left Jon with the bus pass.
It took almost two hours to get Isobel to sleep and a lot of crying. It was very frustrating since she's been going to sleep really well for me lately. And even more frustrating realizing that it was my fault as she missed her normal routine and was overtired. Oh well, looks like I'm spending most evenings at home from now on. Although, I'm still planning on going to a few Christmas events with Isobel in December, but will not stay as late as I might have previously and will skip some until another year.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 19 Nov 09, 9.42PM PDT.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
16/365 - Toilet Needs Cleaning Mommy. I'll do it!
Isobel discovered the toilet brush tonight. And managed to open up the toilet lid all the way. And yes, the bathrooms are in desperate need of cleaning. That's this weekend's chore as I find it hard just to try to be somewhat on top of laundry during the week days, especially now that Jon's back at work. I'm hoping one day that Isobel will let me do chores without being underfoot, but also dreading that day as it will mean that she's growing up and mommy and daddy are no longer as important. All part and parcel of growing up, and I am looking forward to watching her grow up, but it just seems to go so fast.
As usual, Jon and Isobel met me at work. We then drove Jon to work and took the car home; Isobel napped the entire way. Read the same books over and over again. Ate the same dinner and once again, gave Isobel some whole milk with dinner. She had a few sips of it, but seems to prefer her juice. I'm debating about mixing some formula into her milk to see if she adjusts to the taste better that way.
Bath night again. Isobel sure seems to love baths. But anyone, other than Jon, who has given her a bath has said that she didn't seem to enjoy it. Strange. Most of her bath toys are now in the bath and she's been having a blast playing with her yellow watering jug and the container I had been storing the toys in.
It did not take her as long as normal to go to sleep for me tonight. And I'm proud of myself for not falling asleep with her, like I did last night. I should go try to get some of the folded laundry put away, fold some more laundry, and get ready for tomorrow while I wait for Jon to get home.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 18 Nov 09, 6.28PM PDT.
As usual, Jon and Isobel met me at work. We then drove Jon to work and took the car home; Isobel napped the entire way. Read the same books over and over again. Ate the same dinner and once again, gave Isobel some whole milk with dinner. She had a few sips of it, but seems to prefer her juice. I'm debating about mixing some formula into her milk to see if she adjusts to the taste better that way.
Bath night again. Isobel sure seems to love baths. But anyone, other than Jon, who has given her a bath has said that she didn't seem to enjoy it. Strange. Most of her bath toys are now in the bath and she's been having a blast playing with her yellow watering jug and the container I had been storing the toys in.
It did not take her as long as normal to go to sleep for me tonight. And I'm proud of myself for not falling asleep with her, like I did last night. I should go try to get some of the folded laundry put away, fold some more laundry, and get ready for tomorrow while I wait for Jon to get home.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 18 Nov 09, 6.28PM PDT.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
15/365 - Visit to the Pediatrician
I left work early today to take Isobel to her pediatrician's appointment. He's happy with her development and only have to go back if referred back by our doctor for some reason. Isobel had fun walking and crawling around the hallway there. And then freaked out during her examination. I can't remember the last time I heard her cry so loud; Jon figures it was too soon after her vaccinations on Saturday and she thought she was going to get more needles. My poor baby. Dr. George recommended that we try to get her off the bottle soon and that we switch from formula to whole milk.
After her appointment, we drove Jon to work. And then went to the grocery store for some groceries. Isobel slept in the car on the way home.
We had a dinner of mac and cheese with some chicken and then a mandarin orange for desert. Isobel actually ate most of the orange and only let me have about three wedges of it. I guess I should have bought a box instead of a few. Next time. Isobel also had some milk in a sippy cup with her dinner; she didn't seem impressed with it. But we'll try again tomorrow.
Had a bath and then got into her pajamas. I put her in her robot pajamas that her daddy picked out her her; it was less of a fight than it normally is getting her into her sleepers.
She was very happy to play with the lid of her juice bottle. She kept wanting me to take the bottle off so that she could put it back on - she just has to learn to turn it now. And then she put the juice container in the tv stand with her books (pictured below as the alternative day photo).
I managed to get her to sleep by only breastfeeding instead of giving her the bottle she normally gets. Jon and I are going to try to see if we can get her down to one bottle a day - the one she gets when she wakes up in the middle of the night.
I ended up falling asleep with her and then got up shortly after Jon got home. Now time for me to go to my bed.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 17 Nov 09, 5.04PM PDT.
After her appointment, we drove Jon to work. And then went to the grocery store for some groceries. Isobel slept in the car on the way home.
We had a dinner of mac and cheese with some chicken and then a mandarin orange for desert. Isobel actually ate most of the orange and only let me have about three wedges of it. I guess I should have bought a box instead of a few. Next time. Isobel also had some milk in a sippy cup with her dinner; she didn't seem impressed with it. But we'll try again tomorrow.
Had a bath and then got into her pajamas. I put her in her robot pajamas that her daddy picked out her her; it was less of a fight than it normally is getting her into her sleepers.
She was very happy to play with the lid of her juice bottle. She kept wanting me to take the bottle off so that she could put it back on - she just has to learn to turn it now. And then she put the juice container in the tv stand with her books (pictured below as the alternative day photo).
I managed to get her to sleep by only breastfeeding instead of giving her the bottle she normally gets. Jon and I are going to try to see if we can get her down to one bottle a day - the one she gets when she wakes up in the middle of the night.
I ended up falling asleep with her and then got up shortly after Jon got home. Now time for me to go to my bed.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 17 Nov 09, 5.04PM PDT.
Monday, November 16, 2009
14/365 - Home
Since we got home so late last night, it was really hard to get Isobel to go to bed. She finally fell asleep after 10pm and was right by my feet, so I was scared to move all night in case I accidentally kicked her in the face. She didn't wake up until just after 5:30am for a bottle, so she's slowly starting to sleep better at nights.
I wasn't feeling well this morning - achy, stuffed up, and over all cold. Probably due to the stress of the ferry ride yesterday evening and not sleeping very well. So I ended up staying home today from work and in my pajamas all day.
Jon was kind enough to run to the grocery store to pick up a few items for us. Isobel and I'll have to do a grocery run tomorrow night to pick up stuff for dinners for the rest of the week.
Isobel took a mid morning nap on the couch while I laid there and watched some of The Tudors: Season 3 with Jon. And then eventually he had to go to work. Since I still wasn't feeling well after he left, I managed to get Isobel to lay down with me and take a late afternoon nap - although it was like pulling teeth to get her to go to sleep.
Dinner of left over chicken stew from the freezer, a phone call from Jon, and then a bath for Isobel. After the bath she was so happy being naked, that I let her run around for a while. And then she started to get cranky shortly after getting her sleeper on.
Read her 10 Tricker or Treaters a bunch of times - she likes to knock on the page where the five kids in the story knock on a door and then made her up a small bottle and crawled into bed with her. She did a little better at trying to go to sleep for me than when Jon first went back to work - she laid down most of the time and tried to go to sleep. But she kept wanting to pull at my hair, and only a few strands at a time.
It sounds horrible, and I know it's partly because I'm not feeling well, but I'm already looking forward to Saturday and making Jon take her somewhere so that I can get some mommy time - even if it's only to clean the bathroom in peace and quiet. Since it's only Monday, Saturday seems a long way off and I'm not sure I'm going to make it. I was more impatient with Isobel tonight than normal and I feel guilty about it - no wonder moms don't get sick very often; it's hard to rest when you've got a one year old following you around everywhere demanding attention.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 16 Nov 09, 6.12PM PDT.
I wasn't feeling well this morning - achy, stuffed up, and over all cold. Probably due to the stress of the ferry ride yesterday evening and not sleeping very well. So I ended up staying home today from work and in my pajamas all day.
Jon was kind enough to run to the grocery store to pick up a few items for us. Isobel and I'll have to do a grocery run tomorrow night to pick up stuff for dinners for the rest of the week.
Isobel took a mid morning nap on the couch while I laid there and watched some of The Tudors: Season 3 with Jon. And then eventually he had to go to work. Since I still wasn't feeling well after he left, I managed to get Isobel to lay down with me and take a late afternoon nap - although it was like pulling teeth to get her to go to sleep.
Dinner of left over chicken stew from the freezer, a phone call from Jon, and then a bath for Isobel. After the bath she was so happy being naked, that I let her run around for a while. And then she started to get cranky shortly after getting her sleeper on.
Read her 10 Tricker or Treaters a bunch of times - she likes to knock on the page where the five kids in the story knock on a door and then made her up a small bottle and crawled into bed with her. She did a little better at trying to go to sleep for me than when Jon first went back to work - she laid down most of the time and tried to go to sleep. But she kept wanting to pull at my hair, and only a few strands at a time.
It sounds horrible, and I know it's partly because I'm not feeling well, but I'm already looking forward to Saturday and making Jon take her somewhere so that I can get some mommy time - even if it's only to clean the bathroom in peace and quiet. Since it's only Monday, Saturday seems a long way off and I'm not sure I'm going to make it. I was more impatient with Isobel tonight than normal and I feel guilty about it - no wonder moms don't get sick very often; it's hard to rest when you've got a one year old following you around everywhere demanding attention.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 16 Nov 09, 6.12PM PDT.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
13/365 - Uncle Klaus' Memorial
The reason we went to Victoria was for my Uncle Klaus' Celebration of Life. It was on the Sunday afternoon. We saw a lot of my relatives. Isobel was well behaved, for the most part, but started getting really tired.
We headed straight to the ferries after leaving the memorial. And had to wait about two hours as the first ferry was full. Thankfully, Isobel slept for an hour. We ended up on the same ferry as a lot of my relatives.
It was an interesting ferry ride. Due to the wind it was quite bumpy and it took three tries before the ferry successfully docked and about an extra 45 minutes.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 16 Nov 09, 9.58AM PDT.
We headed straight to the ferries after leaving the memorial. And had to wait about two hours as the first ferry was full. Thankfully, Isobel slept for an hour. We ended up on the same ferry as a lot of my relatives.
It was an interesting ferry ride. Due to the wind it was quite bumpy and it took three tries before the ferry successfully docked and about an extra 45 minutes.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 16 Nov 09, 9.58AM PDT.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
12/365 - Busy Day
We had a very busy day on Saturday. First thing in the morning, Isobel got her one year vaccinations. Jon held her down this time. I think this was the hardest vaccination to date for me. There were four needles, Isobel is so much more aware of what is happening than the previous ones, and she cried in pain. Plus there was a lot of blood from the needles. But the doctor was happy with Isobel's progress - especially her little protruding belly. She's still a tiny baby (3 percentile for weight, 10% for height, and 25% for head circumference).
After Isobel's doctor appointment we headed to the ferry to go over to Victoria. We checked into our hotel and then headed downtown to check out the wax museum and the Royal BC Museum. Than went to the Spaghetti Factory for dinner before heading back to the hotel for the night.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 15 Nov 09, 10.04PM PDT.
After Isobel's doctor appointment we headed to the ferry to go over to Victoria. We checked into our hotel and then headed downtown to check out the wax museum and the Royal BC Museum. Than went to the Spaghetti Factory for dinner before heading back to the hotel for the night.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 15 Nov 09, 10.04PM PDT.
Friday, November 13, 2009
11/365 - Baguette Time
I think Isobel fell out of her bed last night. Jon and I were woken up at 1am to Isobel crying. When I got to her room, she was on the floor. She didn't hurt herself though. But I'm a little worried and thinking about getting the side bed thingy for toddlers.
I had today off so Isobel and I went to Mother Goose while Jon stayed home and got some much needed cleaning done. Mother Goose goes until the end of November and then there's a month and a half break before the next session. I'm planning on signing her up for the toddler session in January.
We walked with Jon and had lunch at Baguette Time. Then Isobel and I headed home after renting a chick flick. While I was on mat leave I had intended on walking up to the video store lots and watching lots of videos. Never did that though - it was too cold outside and I never wanted to get out of pajamas as I was always covered in baby puke. Plus it was harder to get anything done than I had imagined and if it wasn't a necessity, I wasn't going to bother.
Isobel took a nap at 4:30pm, just as I had started dinner. Woke her up to turn dinner off and then she slept for almost an hour.
Managed to get some laundry done. At least one more load to wash and a bunch to fold.
Had a bath and now trying to work on getting her down for bed, but she keeps reaching for things she's not supposed to. I've got to finish laundry and pack for our trip to Victoria tomorrow once she's asleep.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 13 Nov 09, 2.20PM PDT.
I had today off so Isobel and I went to Mother Goose while Jon stayed home and got some much needed cleaning done. Mother Goose goes until the end of November and then there's a month and a half break before the next session. I'm planning on signing her up for the toddler session in January.
We walked with Jon and had lunch at Baguette Time. Then Isobel and I headed home after renting a chick flick. While I was on mat leave I had intended on walking up to the video store lots and watching lots of videos. Never did that though - it was too cold outside and I never wanted to get out of pajamas as I was always covered in baby puke. Plus it was harder to get anything done than I had imagined and if it wasn't a necessity, I wasn't going to bother.
Isobel took a nap at 4:30pm, just as I had started dinner. Woke her up to turn dinner off and then she slept for almost an hour.
Managed to get some laundry done. At least one more load to wash and a bunch to fold.
Had a bath and now trying to work on getting her down for bed, but she keeps reaching for things she's not supposed to. I've got to finish laundry and pack for our trip to Victoria tomorrow once she's asleep.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 13 Nov 09, 2.20PM PDT.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
10/365 - These Boots Are Made For Walking
After Jon dropped Isobel off at work today we headed to Richmond Center to get her some winter shoes. I ended up getting this little pink boots (which I'm sure Jon will love as they're pink) which will keep her feet warm, but not allow her to walk around outside. I was really hoping on finding something that would also let her walk around outside, but it's better to restrict her to walking inside for a while longer - otherwise I'd have a very wet and dirty baby every time she dropped to her knees to crawl. They're still a tiny bit big so we should get all of the winter out of them.
The we skytrained it home.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 12 Nov 09, 5.59PM PDT.
The we skytrained it home.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 12 Nov 09, 5.59PM PDT.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
9/365 - Remembrance Day
Isobel slept fairly well again last night. Today was a nice break in the work week since it was Remembrance Day and neither Jon nor I had to work.
Jon took us to a crepe place by our apartment that he's wanted to try for a while for brunch. He ordered Isobel a croissant, which she didn't like. But she certainly liked our crepes and Jon's scrambled eggs. We'll have to go back again and I should try to find a good crepe recipe (or ask my old roommate for hers).
Then we ran some errands at and near Pacific Center. I was hoping to get a couple more things accomplished while we were out, but Isobel was starting to get tired and cranky. So we headed home and watched Up on blue ray. During which Isobel fell asleep.
Jon picked us up some Thai House for dinner, we had an early bath and then Jon vacuumed the living room while Isobel and I hung out by the elevators as she scared of the vacuum. Jon read us a chapter of The Last Battle and then one of Isobel's new books. As Isobel was starting to yawn I hoped she would go to bed early tonight but she got a second wind. Jon's just trying to get her down now.
Back to work tomorrow.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 11 Nov 09, 2.58PM PDT.
Jon took us to a crepe place by our apartment that he's wanted to try for a while for brunch. He ordered Isobel a croissant, which she didn't like. But she certainly liked our crepes and Jon's scrambled eggs. We'll have to go back again and I should try to find a good crepe recipe (or ask my old roommate for hers).
Then we ran some errands at and near Pacific Center. I was hoping to get a couple more things accomplished while we were out, but Isobel was starting to get tired and cranky. So we headed home and watched Up on blue ray. During which Isobel fell asleep.
Jon picked us up some Thai House for dinner, we had an early bath and then Jon vacuumed the living room while Isobel and I hung out by the elevators as she scared of the vacuum. Jon read us a chapter of The Last Battle and then one of Isobel's new books. As Isobel was starting to yawn I hoped she would go to bed early tonight but she got a second wind. Jon's just trying to get her down now.
Back to work tomorrow.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 11 Nov 09, 2.58PM PDT.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
8/365 - Learning to Use a Spoon
Or why I shouldn't let Isobel eat dinner outside of her booster seat.
Isobel slept by herself last night for just over seven hours. Jon and I are very proud of her and hope it's the start of a trend.
We took the car home again today. I'm got to get our key fobs registered this evening and then Isobel and I will drive out to Richmond to pick up Jon from work. I'm so happy that tomorrow is a stat.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 10 Nov 09, 5.19PM PDT.
Isobel slept by herself last night for just over seven hours. Jon and I are very proud of her and hope it's the start of a trend.
We took the car home again today. I'm got to get our key fobs registered this evening and then Isobel and I will drive out to Richmond to pick up Jon from work. I'm so happy that tomorrow is a stat.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 10 Nov 09, 5.19PM PDT.
Monday, November 9, 2009
7/365 - My Monkey
Mondays have always been my least favorite day of the week. It's even harder now leaving Isobel and Jon in the morning.
Work is super busy and it feels like I'm not getting enough accomplished in the 7.5 hours there and should really start bringing work home - but that's hard to do with Isobel around. I went to a Christmas card making lunch and learn today, so I got a bit of stress relief.
Jon showed up with Isobel just before 2pm for the trade off. Since it was cold and rainy out he suggested I take the car home. We drove him to work (actually he drove as it sucks to take the train from the Airport to his office) and then we went home.
I shared a banana with Isobel (pictured above) and she ate almost the whole banana by herself.
Made us grilled cheese sandwiches Jaclyn style (with pickles) for dinner. Isobel picked the pickles out of hers. Had a quick bath, and Isobel splashed around as I sang the Mr Moon song.
As Isobel was getting tired, I put her to bed earlier tonight than normal. Tonight was easier than last week to get her down, but not as easy as I would like. I'm really glad there's a stat in the middle of the week this week.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 9 Nov 09, 4.32PM PDT.
Work is super busy and it feels like I'm not getting enough accomplished in the 7.5 hours there and should really start bringing work home - but that's hard to do with Isobel around. I went to a Christmas card making lunch and learn today, so I got a bit of stress relief.
Jon showed up with Isobel just before 2pm for the trade off. Since it was cold and rainy out he suggested I take the car home. We drove him to work (actually he drove as it sucks to take the train from the Airport to his office) and then we went home.
I shared a banana with Isobel (pictured above) and she ate almost the whole banana by herself.
Made us grilled cheese sandwiches Jaclyn style (with pickles) for dinner. Isobel picked the pickles out of hers. Had a quick bath, and Isobel splashed around as I sang the Mr Moon song.
As Isobel was getting tired, I put her to bed earlier tonight than normal. Tonight was easier than last week to get her down, but not as easy as I would like. I'm really glad there's a stat in the middle of the week this week.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 9 Nov 09, 4.32PM PDT.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
6/365 - Hands Up
Yesterday was a long day. Isobel fell asleep earlier than normal yesterday. But was up at 6am this morning. Isobel and I got up and let Jon try to get some more sleep. I decided to go take a nap late in the morning and Isobel ended up joining me - probably only because she hit her head on the couch and was upset.
Jon and I walked up to Waterfront Station to drop Isobel off with Cynthia as she volunteered to watch her while Jon and I checked out the Taboo: Naughty or Nice show at the Convention Center. It was better than the last one we went to. I tried on an underbust corset and really liked it. One day when I feel like splurging on myself I think I'll buy one. There was a sign saying how they help with sore backs and I could see that as I could feel my posture improve while wearing it. We watched a belly dancing show and then an act by the Candy Rock Caberet.
And then it was time to go get the baby. I'm feeling like I haven't seen much of her this weekend and really miss her. When we arrived at Cynthia's she had just woken up from an hour nap and was crabby. We saw Nicholas' new big boy bed and then headed to the grocery store on our way home.
Isobel's been rather cranky tonight and since Jon's sister called late last night to let us now that her babysitter had the swine flu and now she wasn't feeling well, I'm starting to worry. I have a busy day at work tomorrow so I'm really hoping that Isobel's not coming down with something.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 8 Nov 09, 7.28PM PDT.
Jon and I walked up to Waterfront Station to drop Isobel off with Cynthia as she volunteered to watch her while Jon and I checked out the Taboo: Naughty or Nice show at the Convention Center. It was better than the last one we went to. I tried on an underbust corset and really liked it. One day when I feel like splurging on myself I think I'll buy one. There was a sign saying how they help with sore backs and I could see that as I could feel my posture improve while wearing it. We watched a belly dancing show and then an act by the Candy Rock Caberet.
And then it was time to go get the baby. I'm feeling like I haven't seen much of her this weekend and really miss her. When we arrived at Cynthia's she had just woken up from an hour nap and was crabby. We saw Nicholas' new big boy bed and then headed to the grocery store on our way home.
Isobel's been rather cranky tonight and since Jon's sister called late last night to let us now that her babysitter had the swine flu and now she wasn't feeling well, I'm starting to worry. I have a busy day at work tomorrow so I'm really hoping that Isobel's not coming down with something.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 8 Nov 09, 7.28PM PDT.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
5/365 - Isobel's First Birthday Party
Isobel even slept fairly well for Alida. And is welcome back. Jon and I were up at 6am and ended up playing games on the computer since we couldn't fall back asleep.
The birthday party at the pool seemed to go well. I got a little freaked out when another lady poked her head in and said that she had also booked the kids party room. Turns out that she was booked in for 2010, but the pool was able to accommodate her and found another room for her party. I was a little upset that we might not end up with the teach pool to ourselves for the first hour, but we were the only ones there until the public is allowed in at noon.
The kids seemed to have lots of fun splashing around and didn't want to get out of the pool for lunch. And Isobel got spoiled with presents. I forgot about the pinata and Jon had to remind me just as most people were getting ready to leave. Overall, I'd say the birthday party went well. But I'm glad they're only once a year.
Afterward a few friends came back to our place for some games. And now everyone's gone and Jon is making us stew for dinner. Looking forward to a quiet evening with a bath and then looking at Isobel's presents.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 7 Nov 09, 5.34PM PDT.
The birthday party at the pool seemed to go well. I got a little freaked out when another lady poked her head in and said that she had also booked the kids party room. Turns out that she was booked in for 2010, but the pool was able to accommodate her and found another room for her party. I was a little upset that we might not end up with the teach pool to ourselves for the first hour, but we were the only ones there until the public is allowed in at noon.
The kids seemed to have lots of fun splashing around and didn't want to get out of the pool for lunch. And Isobel got spoiled with presents. I forgot about the pinata and Jon had to remind me just as most people were getting ready to leave. Overall, I'd say the birthday party went well. But I'm glad they're only once a year.
Afterward a few friends came back to our place for some games. And now everyone's gone and Jon is making us stew for dinner. Looking forward to a quiet evening with a bath and then looking at Isobel's presents.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 7 Nov 09, 5.34PM PDT.
Friday, November 6, 2009
4/365 - Birthday Cupcakes
I only saw Isobel for about thirty seconds today as I kissed Jon goodbye this morning. She was snuggled up to her daddy. We really need to get her to start being able to use a blanket at night again. I don't kiss Isobel goodbye in the mornings in fear of waking her up - although I do blow her a kiss.
Jon drove Isobel out to Chilliwack as she is spending the night with Alida. I had a meeting that ended late and wouldn't be able to get her when Jon dropped her off on his way to work. And this way would be able to decorate cupcakes without Isobel demanding attention in the evening.
So I think I've done well with Isobel's first night away from us. I've managed to only call three times. I miss her though. But apparently she's having too much fun to miss us. I missed out on my baby's first taste of dill pickle - which she apparently loves. And Annika has loved having Isobel around and even changed diapers. Here's hoping that she sleeps well for Alida tonight.
The cupcakes for Isobel's birthday didn't turn out quite how I was hoping and took longer to complete than I anticipated. I ended up adding a lot of red food colouring and then got paranoid on the amount of food colouring I was adding so decided to settle for pink. But the pink ended up being a salmon mousse pink - oh well.....my new plan is to take some mommy time one weekend a month to bake and decorate cupcakes in order to practice so Isobel's second birthday's cupcakes turn out a bit prettier. Our co-workers may end up hating me for forcing them to eat so many cupcakes, but oh well maybe by the time Isobel hits school I'll be better at decorating.
Jon arrived home to a candlelight apartment. And then was put to work making egg salad for sandwiches for tomorrow. So much for a nice romantic evening. Maybe if Isobel sleeps well for Alida she'd be willing to take her again some night soon so that Jon and I can have some grownup time together; we'll survive him working evenings but I miss spending time with him.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 6 Nov 09, 9.57PM PDT.
Jon drove Isobel out to Chilliwack as she is spending the night with Alida. I had a meeting that ended late and wouldn't be able to get her when Jon dropped her off on his way to work. And this way would be able to decorate cupcakes without Isobel demanding attention in the evening.
So I think I've done well with Isobel's first night away from us. I've managed to only call three times. I miss her though. But apparently she's having too much fun to miss us. I missed out on my baby's first taste of dill pickle - which she apparently loves. And Annika has loved having Isobel around and even changed diapers. Here's hoping that she sleeps well for Alida tonight.
The cupcakes for Isobel's birthday didn't turn out quite how I was hoping and took longer to complete than I anticipated. I ended up adding a lot of red food colouring and then got paranoid on the amount of food colouring I was adding so decided to settle for pink. But the pink ended up being a salmon mousse pink - oh well.....my new plan is to take some mommy time one weekend a month to bake and decorate cupcakes in order to practice so Isobel's second birthday's cupcakes turn out a bit prettier. Our co-workers may end up hating me for forcing them to eat so many cupcakes, but oh well maybe by the time Isobel hits school I'll be better at decorating.
Jon arrived home to a candlelight apartment. And then was put to work making egg salad for sandwiches for tomorrow. So much for a nice romantic evening. Maybe if Isobel sleeps well for Alida she'd be willing to take her again some night soon so that Jon and I can have some grownup time together; we'll survive him working evenings but I miss spending time with him.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 6 Nov 09, 9.57PM PDT.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
3/365 - Baking
I had today off as well. I figured it would be an easier transition for Isobel if she didn't have to do the commute and trade off every day this week. Plus I wanted to bake some cupcakes for her birthday party and figured it was easiest to do when Jon was around. Otherwise I'd be worried about her being at my feet and a hot oven opening and closing.
She started playing with the bowl I wasn't using and using her spoon to mix up her toys. She's going to be a very good helper soon.
We walked Jon to the skytrain on his way to work - after stopping at the mall for lunch and checking out the comic shop and Future Shop with Jon. And on the way home, Isobel fell asleep in the stroller. It kind of scared me at first as she was slumping forward and I didn't know if something was wrong with her. So I lowered the back of the stroller a little bit and nudged her to lay back and she fell asleep. She was still asleep when we got to the apartment so I left her in the stroller. She woke up within fifteen minutes of getting home though. Oh well, at least it was a bit of a nap.
We spent the afternoon playing, reading, and packing for her overnight visit to Auntie Alida's tomorrow night. Made mac and cheese for dinner again - it's easy and she'll eat it. But I do need to start finding other things to make.
Bopomo called to say that the pictures for our session last Saturday were ready, so Isobel and headed out with the car to pick them up. I didn't realize how miserable out it was when we left. Isobel had just fallen asleep when we got there and I dragged her out in the rain to walk the thirty seconds to the studio. And then she had also just fallen asleep by the time we pulled into our parking spot at home and was wide awake by the time we got to the elevator.
We had a bath and then got ready for bed. Kept trying to do a video call with my parents to show them the photos, but had difficulties.
Bed time again didn't go great. She thinks it's funny when I try to get her to sleep, so I have to leave her alone in her room for a few minutes to cry before she'll lay down and try to go to sleep. From that point she was asleep withing fifteen minutes. One of these days she'll learn.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 5 Nov 09, 1.50PM PDT.
She started playing with the bowl I wasn't using and using her spoon to mix up her toys. She's going to be a very good helper soon.
We walked Jon to the skytrain on his way to work - after stopping at the mall for lunch and checking out the comic shop and Future Shop with Jon. And on the way home, Isobel fell asleep in the stroller. It kind of scared me at first as she was slumping forward and I didn't know if something was wrong with her. So I lowered the back of the stroller a little bit and nudged her to lay back and she fell asleep. She was still asleep when we got to the apartment so I left her in the stroller. She woke up within fifteen minutes of getting home though. Oh well, at least it was a bit of a nap.
We spent the afternoon playing, reading, and packing for her overnight visit to Auntie Alida's tomorrow night. Made mac and cheese for dinner again - it's easy and she'll eat it. But I do need to start finding other things to make.
Bopomo called to say that the pictures for our session last Saturday were ready, so Isobel and headed out with the car to pick them up. I didn't realize how miserable out it was when we left. Isobel had just fallen asleep when we got there and I dragged her out in the rain to walk the thirty seconds to the studio. And then she had also just fallen asleep by the time we pulled into our parking spot at home and was wide awake by the time we got to the elevator.
We had a bath and then got ready for bed. Kept trying to do a video call with my parents to show them the photos, but had difficulties.
Bed time again didn't go great. She thinks it's funny when I try to get her to sleep, so I have to leave her alone in her room for a few minutes to cry before she'll lay down and try to go to sleep. From that point she was asleep withing fifteen minutes. One of these days she'll learn.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 5 Nov 09, 1.50PM PDT.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
2/365 - Helping With the Laundry
Jon managed to get Isobel weighed on the way to work today - 17 lb 1 oz. And then they got to work over half an hour early. Isobel and I then skytrained home while Jon went to work.
Isobel didn't get a nap in, so she was tired most of the evening. She went to bed a tiny bit early and I fell asleep with her until Jon arrived home.
We managed to get a couple loads of laundry into the wash (still waiting to be folded though). And as pictured Isobel loves to help - she decided to help by wearing daddy's dirty underwear and playing with one of his shirts.
Had dinner of mac and cheese (which Isobel yummed up) and then a bubble bath. Jon called us while we were in the bath so we didn't get to talk to him.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 4 Nov 09, 6.18PM PDT.
Isobel didn't get a nap in, so she was tired most of the evening. She went to bed a tiny bit early and I fell asleep with her until Jon arrived home.
We managed to get a couple loads of laundry into the wash (still waiting to be folded though). And as pictured Isobel loves to help - she decided to help by wearing daddy's dirty underwear and playing with one of his shirts.
Had dinner of mac and cheese (which Isobel yummed up) and then a bubble bath. Jon called us while we were in the bath so we didn't get to talk to him.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 4 Nov 09, 6.18PM PDT.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
1/365 - My Baby's First Birthday
I'm going to try to do a 365 of my daughter's second year. No guarantees that there will always be a write up though.
Today, my baby girl turned one year old. I'll admit to being a little sad that my baby is no longer a baby but I love the little girl she'd turning into.
I had the day off from work to spend some time with her today. But ended up bringing home some work to get done in the morning since it's month end and our first month with a new system. Hearing her laugh with Jon (he was trying to distract her so that I could work without interruptions) made me try to work as quickly as possible and reminded me of how much I love her laugh.
Today we walked to the nurse's health station to try to get her weighed, but the room for that is unavailable on Tuesdays. So Jon is going to try again tomorrow. And we'll have her weighed again in a couple of weeks with her doctor's appointment.
On the way home, we picked up a few groceries. Mostly stuff for her birthday party this weekend. And a cupcake since her birthday was today and I wanted photos.
We did a video call with my grandfather (he shares the same birthday as Isobel). And then it was time for Jon to head to work.
My second evening without Jon. It's going to take a while to get used to. I miss him and look forward to spending a few minutes with him when he gets home before I hop into bed.
I managed to make Isobel and I some grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner (I really need to get into the habit of cooking pretty quickly) and then we had a nice relaxing bath. Managed to get in a few stories and some playing. And take a few more photos of Isobel for her grandparents. And now it's time to wind down and get ready for bed. Here's hoping she goes down easier for me tonight than yesterday evening - I really miss Jon at bed time as more often than not in the last six months, he was the one putting her to bed.
Today, my baby girl turned one year old. I'll admit to being a little sad that my baby is no longer a baby but I love the little girl she'd turning into.
I had the day off from work to spend some time with her today. But ended up bringing home some work to get done in the morning since it's month end and our first month with a new system. Hearing her laugh with Jon (he was trying to distract her so that I could work without interruptions) made me try to work as quickly as possible and reminded me of how much I love her laugh.
Today we walked to the nurse's health station to try to get her weighed, but the room for that is unavailable on Tuesdays. So Jon is going to try again tomorrow. And we'll have her weighed again in a couple of weeks with her doctor's appointment.
On the way home, we picked up a few groceries. Mostly stuff for her birthday party this weekend. And a cupcake since her birthday was today and I wanted photos.
We did a video call with my grandfather (he shares the same birthday as Isobel). And then it was time for Jon to head to work.
My second evening without Jon. It's going to take a while to get used to. I miss him and look forward to spending a few minutes with him when he gets home before I hop into bed.
I managed to make Isobel and I some grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner (I really need to get into the habit of cooking pretty quickly) and then we had a nice relaxing bath. Managed to get in a few stories and some playing. And take a few more photos of Isobel for her grandparents. And now it's time to wind down and get ready for bed. Here's hoping she goes down easier for me tonight than yesterday evening - I really miss Jon at bed time as more often than not in the last six months, he was the one putting her to bed.
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