It's the Christmas season and Brian is, once again, singing with the Victorian Caroling Group. Looking at our schedules, I wasn't sure if I would be able to make it to too many of his gigs. So, I chose to haul the kiddos out to one of his strolling gigs through a nearby shopping strip. The weather was chilly enough that everyone bundled up, noses got a little pink, but it wasn't terribly bone-chillingly cold. I strapped Jude into the hiking carrier and swung him up on my back. Tam danced around near my side as we went store to store hearing daddy sing songs and checking out the holiday decorations. Most of the shops had free drinks or treats for strollers; many folk loved to talk to friendly Tam and make sure he got something sweet to eat. Tam's favorite store, by far, was the donut shop! Not because we got a few cookies there (which were great) but that they had a huge display of toy cars around the little cafe. Of course, we kept going back to see the cars. And, we got to hear Christmas carols!
The gig ran a little late into the evening, so the moon was well above us as we drove homeward with a couple of sleepy kids. It was a clear night, so the full moon was bright and shining above us. Tam looked out of his window and exclaimed "there's the moon, mama!", "It's up in the sky!", "It's white!". Yes, Captain Obvious, all of that describes the moon.
Then a few moments later, and a few turns down the road...
Tamlin, "The moon is following us." This seemed to amaze him.
A few moments later as we turned down our street...
Tamlin, "Yoo-hoo, Moon?". Because of the turn, Tam couldn't see the moon out the window any more. He was calling to it to make sure it was still above us.
When we got home, and out of the car...
Tamlin, "There's the moon!"
Just before he crawled into bed.
Sleepily, Tam profoundly states, " The moon watch Tam while I'm sleeping, mama. okay?"
Yes, my little man, the moon will watch over you while you're sleeping.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Tamlin's new trick
Tam has grown a bit lately and he can now reach the light switches around the house. He loves turning the lights on and off now.
He calls it a trick.
He likes to turn them off at inopportune times...like in the middle of changing Jude's diaper or while we're walking up the stairs or any other time when our hands are otherwise occupied.
He calls it a trick.
He likes to turn them off at inopportune times...like in the middle of changing Jude's diaper or while we're walking up the stairs or any other time when our hands are otherwise occupied.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The boys' 1st movie
I did it...
I was finally brave enough to venture to the movie theater with both the boys to see a movie that I thought we all would enjoy. What prompted this? Well, I saw that my favorite furry monsters, the Muppets, were releasing a new movie. I heart the Muppets. I loved the early movies of theirs and thought this would also be a hit. I checked out the reviews and saw nothing that I would object letting my little ones watch.
I then checked to see when there was a local showing of The Muppets at a matanae time that wasn't during Tam's nap time. (This is no small feat). I stumbled onto a local theater that provides mom showings of movies. This means that once a week around 10am, they show a kids movie with the lights only dimmed and the sound not as loud. Mom's are encouraged to come to this showing and wee ones running around is expected to occur. Excellent. I packed the diaper bag, bundled up the kiddos, dropped Brian and work, and headed out on the new adventure.
How did it go? Here's a hint... we started the movie with about 2 dozen people in our theater room and we ended with about 8 (3 of these were us). Tamlin did pretty good for trying to sit still and pay attention to a 2 hour movie. He sat in his booster seat and ate his popcorn for about half of the movie. Then, he got squirrelly and had to get up and talk / play / dance with the other kids in the room. Jude watched the movie from my lap for a bit, then conked out (it was his early nap time.)
When asked afterwards if he liked the movie adventure, Tamlin said "Oh yeah" . . . but he really couldn't tell you much about it except there was a frog in it.
Cute.
I was finally brave enough to venture to the movie theater with both the boys to see a movie that I thought we all would enjoy. What prompted this? Well, I saw that my favorite furry monsters, the Muppets, were releasing a new movie. I heart the Muppets. I loved the early movies of theirs and thought this would also be a hit. I checked out the reviews and saw nothing that I would object letting my little ones watch.
I then checked to see when there was a local showing of The Muppets at a matanae time that wasn't during Tam's nap time. (This is no small feat). I stumbled onto a local theater that provides mom showings of movies. This means that once a week around 10am, they show a kids movie with the lights only dimmed and the sound not as loud. Mom's are encouraged to come to this showing and wee ones running around is expected to occur. Excellent. I packed the diaper bag, bundled up the kiddos, dropped Brian and work, and headed out on the new adventure.
How did it go? Here's a hint... we started the movie with about 2 dozen people in our theater room and we ended with about 8 (3 of these were us). Tamlin did pretty good for trying to sit still and pay attention to a 2 hour movie. He sat in his booster seat and ate his popcorn for about half of the movie. Then, he got squirrelly and had to get up and talk / play / dance with the other kids in the room. Jude watched the movie from my lap for a bit, then conked out (it was his early nap time.)
When asked afterwards if he liked the movie adventure, Tamlin said "Oh yeah" . . . but he really couldn't tell you much about it except there was a frog in it.
Cute.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Shoppin = done / Crafts to do
Black Friday...Lots of sales for the kick off of the Christmas shopping season. This year with dealing with 2 small kids, I totally opted to the majority of my shopping on-line instead of at brick and mortar stores. This saved me a ton of headaches and tantrums (Tam's and mine). At this point I am pretty sure that I am 85% done.
Now I just have to wait for them to arrive on my doorstep then wrap them.
Oh...and I still have all the crafts I want to do to finish...sometime between now and Christmas eve.
Happy Shopping!
Now I just have to wait for them to arrive on my doorstep then wrap them.
Oh...and I still have all the crafts I want to do to finish...sometime between now and Christmas eve.
Happy Shopping!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Hypothetically Speaking
It a couple of quiet moments during our decorating the house for Christmas excitement, Brian and I shared the following conversation ...
Me: If it ever came down to it, I would replace our awesome pre-lit with white LCD lights Christmas tree with a cool pink tree.
Brian: What?!
Me: You know, one of those aluminum colored trees, in pink.
Brian: What?! Really, Pink?!
Me: Yeah...Kinda retro
Brian: Could we compromise with a purple tree? A dark purple tree?
Me: Maybe. What about red, bright Christmas red?
Me: Ooohhh...Silver. What about a silver tree?
Brian: I could live with silver
Me: There we go, are next artificial tree will be a silver tree. Awesome.
Brian: Aren't you glad we discussed this now for future reference! Good to know we have at least one more hypothetical decision made!
I'm totally excited for this silver tree that we may someday own in the future :-)
Me: If it ever came down to it, I would replace our awesome pre-lit with white LCD lights Christmas tree with a cool pink tree.
Brian: What?!
Me: You know, one of those aluminum colored trees, in pink.
Brian: What?! Really, Pink?!
Me: Yeah...Kinda retro
Brian: Could we compromise with a purple tree? A dark purple tree?
Me: Maybe. What about red, bright Christmas red?
Me: Ooohhh...Silver. What about a silver tree?
Brian: I could live with silver
Me: There we go, are next artificial tree will be a silver tree. Awesome.
Brian: Aren't you glad we discussed this now for future reference! Good to know we have at least one more hypothetical decision made!
I'm totally excited for this silver tree that we may someday own in the future :-)
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Mom & Tam moments
Tam and I had a couple of sweet moments today...
I have just dusted off the ol' sewing machine and started stitching some up-coming Christmas gifts. My first attempt was a partial fail because 50% into the project I ran out of black thread AND realized I didn't have a black zipper.
I went on to project #2. After Jude goes to sleep, Tam and I have about an hour before he gets into bed. While he was racing cars, I began the project and succeeded in cutting out all of the fabric. Then, over walks Tamlin.
"Help you, momma?"
I think about it...can a 3 year old sew?... sure! Why not?
I gathered him up on my lap in front of the machine. He loved watching the needle go up and down...then I let him hit the back-sewing button. He found a new love.
Then, I let him actually feed the fabric through the machine.
Ecstatic!
And he loved helping momma :-)
In the end, someone is getting some itty-bitty doll clothes that are partially sewn by a 3 year old!
Moment #2: Early in the day, I had measured Tam's head for a new monster hat that I making for Christmas. He's helping with the details like eye number and teeth and horns.
This evening before bed, Tam grabs the tape measure and had to "measure" me too.
And then measure his cars, as well :-)
Made my heart sing
I have just dusted off the ol' sewing machine and started stitching some up-coming Christmas gifts. My first attempt was a partial fail because 50% into the project I ran out of black thread AND realized I didn't have a black zipper.
I went on to project #2. After Jude goes to sleep, Tam and I have about an hour before he gets into bed. While he was racing cars, I began the project and succeeded in cutting out all of the fabric. Then, over walks Tamlin.
"Help you, momma?"
I think about it...can a 3 year old sew?... sure! Why not?
I gathered him up on my lap in front of the machine. He loved watching the needle go up and down...then I let him hit the back-sewing button. He found a new love.
Then, I let him actually feed the fabric through the machine.
Ecstatic!
And he loved helping momma :-)
In the end, someone is getting some itty-bitty doll clothes that are partially sewn by a 3 year old!
Moment #2: Early in the day, I had measured Tam's head for a new monster hat that I making for Christmas. He's helping with the details like eye number and teeth and horns.
This evening before bed, Tam grabs the tape measure and had to "measure" me too.
And then measure his cars, as well :-)
Made my heart sing
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