You can see all three of her teeth in this photo.
Some bad news this Monday. They're canceling the late shift at Jon's work after Christmas. So much for being able to arrange our shifts so that we would be the ones looking after Isobel all the time. I'm waiting for him to get home, but we're trying to figure out what we're going to do now.
Isobel was whiny all evening; she would freak out unless I was holding her. She was falling asleep breastfeeding after her bath. But the phone rang just after 7pm, before I put her to bed, and woke her up. When I did put her to bed, she was a good girl and laid there trying to go to sleep. But she never quite fell asleep. It's now 9pm and we're up waiting for Jon to get home from work as I had to put a load of laundry in the dryer and she freaked out when I left her bedroom. So much for getting anything done tonight.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 7 Dec 09, 8.54PM PDT.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
34/365 - Skating Rink and Santa Claus Parade
Jon was supposed to meet up with Robyn this morning and do some shopping, but she ended up in the hospital again with her kidney stone - hopefully she's feeling better soon and Raven's doing okay with the two kids.
We wanted up to the Art Gallery as there were pre-Santa Claus parade events there. Plus they had a drop off for items for the Food Bank and we had a bunch of baby food items that Isobel has outgrown. Isobel was crabby before we left and we were really hoping that she'd nap while on our walk.
There were a lot of people out for the parade - more than I realized as we've never walked the route before since the parade starts outside of our apartment window.
We checked out the newly re-opened outdoor Robson Square skating rink next. I'm really glad that it's re-opened as it's something I've wanted to go to for a long time. But I think we'll have to wait until next year to take Isobel skating as you're not allowed to carry children for safety reasons, and she's still not steady enough on her feet for the crowds of people that would be there. Oh well, it gives me a year to find my ice skates and see if they still fit.
Next we went to HMV to warm up and pick up a few DVDs. Jon and I are going to get even further behind on watching stuff since we only really have the weekends after Isobel is in bed.
We then started the walk home with plans of finding a spot to watch the parade from. Isobel fell asleep just before we got to JapaDog for lunch. I love JapaDog - sushi on hot dogs is great. We then headed back to out apartment building so that we could watch the parade from there. However, since Isobel was sleeping and Jon was cold we decided to forgo the parade, as it was starting, for another year and go inside to warm up.
We managed to go through all of the clothes we have for Isobel and get those organized. Plus a bit of laundry done.
After dinner, Jon ran to the grocery store to pick up a few things while Isobel sat on my lap and had me read her stories. When Jon got home he gave Isobel her bath. We decided to skip reading Narnia tonight as she was cranky, and read her a shorter story. She convinced Jon to read her the story three times, so we probably could have read her Narnia. Jon put her to bed while I folded and put away some laundry. Now we're watching the second season of Life on Mars before it's our bed time.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 6 Dec 09, 7.54PM PDT.
We wanted up to the Art Gallery as there were pre-Santa Claus parade events there. Plus they had a drop off for items for the Food Bank and we had a bunch of baby food items that Isobel has outgrown. Isobel was crabby before we left and we were really hoping that she'd nap while on our walk.
There were a lot of people out for the parade - more than I realized as we've never walked the route before since the parade starts outside of our apartment window.
We checked out the newly re-opened outdoor Robson Square skating rink next. I'm really glad that it's re-opened as it's something I've wanted to go to for a long time. But I think we'll have to wait until next year to take Isobel skating as you're not allowed to carry children for safety reasons, and she's still not steady enough on her feet for the crowds of people that would be there. Oh well, it gives me a year to find my ice skates and see if they still fit.
Next we went to HMV to warm up and pick up a few DVDs. Jon and I are going to get even further behind on watching stuff since we only really have the weekends after Isobel is in bed.
We then started the walk home with plans of finding a spot to watch the parade from. Isobel fell asleep just before we got to JapaDog for lunch. I love JapaDog - sushi on hot dogs is great. We then headed back to out apartment building so that we could watch the parade from there. However, since Isobel was sleeping and Jon was cold we decided to forgo the parade, as it was starting, for another year and go inside to warm up.
We managed to go through all of the clothes we have for Isobel and get those organized. Plus a bit of laundry done.
After dinner, Jon ran to the grocery store to pick up a few things while Isobel sat on my lap and had me read her stories. When Jon got home he gave Isobel her bath. We decided to skip reading Narnia tonight as she was cranky, and read her a shorter story. She convinced Jon to read her the story three times, so we probably could have read her Narnia. Jon put her to bed while I folded and put away some laundry. Now we're watching the second season of Life on Mars before it's our bed time.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 6 Dec 09, 7.54PM PDT.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
33/365 - Bright Nights
We had a very busy day today and Isobel was awake before 6am and wouldn't go back to sleep.
We met up with Michelle at the crepes place near our apartment for breakfast. And then walked to Stanley Park to buy tickets for the Bright Nights train. Isobel fell asleep in the stroller and got in a nice nap. Although, Jon and I were both hoping she wouldn't sleep until later.
After purchasing tickets, we headed home, got in the car, and drove out to Poppa and Louise's house. Jon's Gran is visiting and we wanted to see her. Allison, Ryley and Jordan were also there.
Isobel was a little shy when we first arrived, but by the end of our visit was having a blast playing and especially climbing the stairs. It was a very nice visit, but had to rush home to meet up with The Birds for the train ride.
I had never been on the miniature train at Stanley Park before. Even though the lineup was a lot longer than I was expecting after buying tickets and Isobel was a little cranky I had a lot of fun and will definitely go back next year.
Afterward, The Birds came back to our place for a nice visit - Isobel had lots of fun playing with Mason and Cordy.
Isobel was up way past her normal bedtime and quickly crashed when Jon put her to bed. Hopefully, she'll sleep for a nice seven hour stretch for me tonight.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 5 Dec 09, 9.14PM PDT.
We met up with Michelle at the crepes place near our apartment for breakfast. And then walked to Stanley Park to buy tickets for the Bright Nights train. Isobel fell asleep in the stroller and got in a nice nap. Although, Jon and I were both hoping she wouldn't sleep until later.
After purchasing tickets, we headed home, got in the car, and drove out to Poppa and Louise's house. Jon's Gran is visiting and we wanted to see her. Allison, Ryley and Jordan were also there.
Isobel was a little shy when we first arrived, but by the end of our visit was having a blast playing and especially climbing the stairs. It was a very nice visit, but had to rush home to meet up with The Birds for the train ride.
I had never been on the miniature train at Stanley Park before. Even though the lineup was a lot longer than I was expecting after buying tickets and Isobel was a little cranky I had a lot of fun and will definitely go back next year.
Afterward, The Birds came back to our place for a nice visit - Isobel had lots of fun playing with Mason and Cordy.
Isobel was up way past her normal bedtime and quickly crashed when Jon put her to bed. Hopefully, she'll sleep for a nice seven hour stretch for me tonight.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 5 Dec 09, 9.14PM PDT.
Friday, December 4, 2009
32/365 - Evening Walk
Friday at last. I've had this annoying headache for the last few days that just doesn't seem to want to go away. It's driving me crazy. I had an employee meeting at work today which just seemed to aggravate it. Got back from the meeting to find out that all these people were looking for me for various reasons. So tried to resolve some of those and then headed up to the terminal and had lunch with Nathalie.
Jon told me to take the car this morning so that he could have Isobel weighed at the nurses' station on the way to skytrain. She's now 17lb 14oz.
Met up with Jon and Isobel at the mall and was surprised to find out that Jon had called in a family day - I was a bit stressed out that I was running later than I had hoped to. We wandered around Toys R Us for a while and Isobel had a blast. We picked up a few presents and then headed home. Isobel, tired after playing at the store, napped the entire way home.
Since I hadn't planned on having Jon home for dinner, we decided to head to Urban Fair. I've heard good things about it and we also needed a couple of grocery items and wanted to get in a bit of a walk since there's no rain.
Isobel and I had a bath and then got ready for bed. I fell asleep with her, while putting her down. So much for spending an evening with Jon.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 4 Dec 09, 6.48PM PDT.
Jon told me to take the car this morning so that he could have Isobel weighed at the nurses' station on the way to skytrain. She's now 17lb 14oz.
Met up with Jon and Isobel at the mall and was surprised to find out that Jon had called in a family day - I was a bit stressed out that I was running later than I had hoped to. We wandered around Toys R Us for a while and Isobel had a blast. We picked up a few presents and then headed home. Isobel, tired after playing at the store, napped the entire way home.
Since I hadn't planned on having Jon home for dinner, we decided to head to Urban Fair. I've heard good things about it and we also needed a couple of grocery items and wanted to get in a bit of a walk since there's no rain.
Isobel and I had a bath and then got ready for bed. I fell asleep with her, while putting her down. So much for spending an evening with Jon.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 4 Dec 09, 6.48PM PDT.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
31/365 - 13 Months Old
Isobel was so cute this morning. Normally, when I sneak in to blow her and Jon and kiss before leaving for work in the morning, her head is all snuggled up to Jon. But this morning, she was snuggled up to Sammy.
Since Jon had gaming tonight, Isobel and I skytrained it home. She was not happy that I made her wear her pink and white kitty hat on the walk home; but she kept it on although she did cry the entire walk home.
My baby turned thirteen months old today. So it was time to take the monthly photo with the penguin. Isobel was not too keen on the idea, but warmed up to it, especially when she was allowed to play with her big red golf ball. Jon will hopefully walk up to the nurses' station tomorrow (or next week) and weigh her.
Every night Jon's at work, he calls us on his break. Isobel always kiss kisses the phone when he's on speakerphone with us. It's so cute and in my mind proves she's a daddy's girl; she never kiss kisses the phone when I call during the day - she's too busy laughing with daddy then.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 3 Dec 09, 4.22PM PDT.
Since Jon had gaming tonight, Isobel and I skytrained it home. She was not happy that I made her wear her pink and white kitty hat on the walk home; but she kept it on although she did cry the entire walk home.
My baby turned thirteen months old today. So it was time to take the monthly photo with the penguin. Isobel was not too keen on the idea, but warmed up to it, especially when she was allowed to play with her big red golf ball. Jon will hopefully walk up to the nurses' station tomorrow (or next week) and weigh her.
Every night Jon's at work, he calls us on his break. Isobel always kiss kisses the phone when he's on speakerphone with us. It's so cute and in my mind proves she's a daddy's girl; she never kiss kisses the phone when I call during the day - she's too busy laughing with daddy then.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 3 Dec 09, 4.22PM PDT.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
30/365 - Little Explorer
Jon took this picture while I was at work, and I've stolen it for my daily photo. Isobel put this hat we picked up for Nicholas on her head herself. Maybe that means she's turning around to the idea of hats. Doubtful, but I can hope.
Jon was home sick today. A busy day at work with a meeting about Christmas overflow parking operations. Plus it finally sunk in that I'll have to work New Year's Eve this year - to change the parking rates for the new 21% PST that goes to Translink. At least, if things go according to plan, I should be able to log in from home and do all the changes remotely.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 2 Dec 09, 6.30PM PDT.
Jon was home sick today. A busy day at work with a meeting about Christmas overflow parking operations. Plus it finally sunk in that I'll have to work New Year's Eve this year - to change the parking rates for the new 21% PST that goes to Translink. At least, if things go according to plan, I should be able to log in from home and do all the changes remotely.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 2 Dec 09, 6.30PM PDT.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
29/365 - Tooth Brush Holder
The picture is blurry because Isobel managed to get a smudged fingerprint on the camera (don't tell Jon). This is one of her latest favorite toys - half of a tooth brush holder, that she found in her explorations in the bath room cupboard. I have no idea what she's done with the other half; hopefully not stuck it in the base heater (I've already found one half there once). She loves to talk into it. And then tries to get us to talk into it.
I made salmon patties for dinner tonight as I needed a break from mac and cheese. Isobel ate over half of one patty, then some honeydew melon, part of a cheese bun, and a cookie - quite a lot for someone her size.
She was really good at playing by herself (primarily in the bathroom cupboard) early this afternoon. However, as soon as it was time for dinner, she's been constantly under my feet. After dinner, she just wanted to sit on me. She freaked out when I went into the DVD closet to look for some CDs. Jon's idea of cleaning is to tidy things and move them to undisclosed locations that most of the time he can't recall where he put them - possibly because he threw them out and doesn't want to tell me so that I don't scream at him - I'm a pack rat (although trying very hard to get better at not being such a pack rat) and he loves to get rid of things. I love him, I just hate his idea of cleaning (except when he washes the dishes for me as the post-pregnancy eczema makes it annoying for me to wash them). I really need to get him to take Isobel out more often without me on the weekends so that I can clean - it's just that the weekends are our only family time and I want to spend as much time with them as possible. I suppose the other option is to force Isobel to get used to me cleaning more. My goals for this week are to play CDs in the evening (hence why I was looking for them), to continue trying to use baby signs with Isobel, and to try to vacuum one night - not looking forward to the last one as Isobel's freaked of the vacuum cleaner and will scream as soon as it's out and for a long while after it's stopped.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 1 Dec 09, 7.01PM PDT.
I made salmon patties for dinner tonight as I needed a break from mac and cheese. Isobel ate over half of one patty, then some honeydew melon, part of a cheese bun, and a cookie - quite a lot for someone her size.
She was really good at playing by herself (primarily in the bathroom cupboard) early this afternoon. However, as soon as it was time for dinner, she's been constantly under my feet. After dinner, she just wanted to sit on me. She freaked out when I went into the DVD closet to look for some CDs. Jon's idea of cleaning is to tidy things and move them to undisclosed locations that most of the time he can't recall where he put them - possibly because he threw them out and doesn't want to tell me so that I don't scream at him - I'm a pack rat (although trying very hard to get better at not being such a pack rat) and he loves to get rid of things. I love him, I just hate his idea of cleaning (except when he washes the dishes for me as the post-pregnancy eczema makes it annoying for me to wash them). I really need to get him to take Isobel out more often without me on the weekends so that I can clean - it's just that the weekends are our only family time and I want to spend as much time with them as possible. I suppose the other option is to force Isobel to get used to me cleaning more. My goals for this week are to play CDs in the evening (hence why I was looking for them), to continue trying to use baby signs with Isobel, and to try to vacuum one night - not looking forward to the last one as Isobel's freaked of the vacuum cleaner and will scream as soon as it's out and for a long while after it's stopped.
Uploaded by Brandi, Jon and Isobel on 1 Dec 09, 7.01PM PDT.
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