rock me like a hurricane

So I rock my baby to sleep every night.

We have a bedtime routine involving brushing his teeth, putting on PJs, reading brown bear and the new baby calf, then I shut the light out and rock him to sleep for about 5 mins. Maybe a bit longer if I fall asleep too. People say I am heading down a slippery slope and he will now need a crutch to fall asleep. To them I say perhaps BUT in the now we can both sleep and function the next day. I mean, people dont need to be rocked to sleep when the are 45 so they do grow out of it. The one thing I cant stop myself from doing is kissing him when he is sleeping. Heehee, he is so darn cute, how can I resist???????????????????????????

Taxes

Today we went to our accountant and got the tax bomb. We already owe not only an arm and a leg but the other ones as well. Uggg if you have never had CRA breathing down your neck you are lucky. It started a few years ago when they decided hubby didn't live in Ab it was NS, then he got audited again, then HR block screwed us by saying we were getting 10K back but then called a few days later saying we actually owed 15k - both were in accurate and our accountant is trying to fix that mistake. Then every year we owe (because hubby works overseas and doesn't pay into taxes through the year) and the cycle continues. This year is no exception and I owe too because I was off on matleave and got topped up by my company. So stressful. I think I will try and get a loan from the bank to avoid the CRA wrath. Not sure if we will ever catch up and get ahead. But I told hubby this is OUR year to catch up - and put all of our extra cash on these bills. The hard part is hubby is a BIG spender. He works hard and wants to play hard too- but I am hoping that he will commit to paying all of this off.

I'm so sad hubby left today. We had a fantastic visit - I felt like we were just dating again, it was so nice. I never want to wish time away, but generally a month flies by.

Easter weekend

We had a fabulous weekend! First off I had Friday off. I took my little guy to his first easter hunt. He did fabulous- found 7 eggs. There were tones of kids there and he did great. After that we went visiting, but noone was home (thats the problem with the drop-in). Then came playdate #2 - all our playgroup which I havent seen since my disasterous playdate at my house. All the kids were so big, and finally playing together. They were so cute. Still on Friday, we burned to our hometown and was late to an extended family gathering. Pheewww we were tired!

Saturday we went to my FIL easter dinner, which was a pizza party at a local shop. It was fun! Then we dropped Logan off at grammys (my mom) and went to our good friends place until 1:30am. Then I stayed at MIL with hubby and got up early to go ATVing with more friends. It was about 2.5 hours each way and I was 2 hours late for Easter supper. It was so exciting to see our Logan after a whole night and day not seeing him. He was very excited too. We came home and had our easter this morning. Then we went to vote.

Ahhhh what a great weekend. Too bad hubby leaves tomorrow :(

bagpipes

So I am trying to learn the bagpipes. I was never good at it, but do enjoy it (similar to swimming). I have not played for the last 2 years so decided it was time to pick them up again, starting with the chanter. Hubby picked up Logan at 4pm and I stayed in town and went to a womens house for the lessons. She is super nice and wouldnt even accept payment until we get into the bagpipes. I did a million times better then I though I have a LONG way to go. I really have to practice hard to get my fingers to work again. Also, I have to go pick up a harder chanter reed. I blow so hard my chanter cuts out. It is so frustrating. I will keep practicing though.



This is me playing at my friends wedding. The pic is good but It was pretty much one of the most embarressing moments. My mouth was so dry (nerves) that I kept choking meaning no sound would come out. Oh well - live and learn. They were very nice to still smile when I played :)

After lessons I went to Zumba - it is intense but so fun. Today I am going to the gym at lunch to do a run. I know the treadmill is not the same as outside but it is the same leg movements. Maybe if its nice tonight I will take Logan for a run but its cold and rainy here today.

Shin-y shin shin

First off, I love this picture of my little guy - He LOVES his pooh bear and will even share his milk.

Yesterday I bundled baby up and went for a jog (lots of ear protection). It was really nice outside. I tried to do 1 min of walking and 2 mins of jogging. I only got to 13 mins then had to walk the remaining 7 home. My shins were sore despite stretching. Hubby is skeptical that I will be ready for the race in June. He may be right, but I am still going to try. Plus I want Logan to see how important exercise is. He is doing great after being on his medication. Totally back to normal.

Hubby is trying to get Logan to sleep in his own bed during the night (he tries every time he is home). I certainly let him slide if he is having an off day, or sick, or cries through the night LOL. OK perhaps I sabotage the whole ordeal, but really whats the big deal? I always put Logan in his own bed until at least midnight. This gives me time to clean up, have a shower and sleep myself, or if hubby is home this is our snuggle time. Then if Logan cries I don't have to keep going in there, I just put him beside me. It was very convenient when we were breastfeeding and comforting to both of us now. I admit, I do enjoy it - but will try and carry out Jeffs suggestions, at least while he is home. Jeff said he only has a 49% share in Logan because I make all the decisions. Hhahaha.

worst mom ever!

Yesterday I was suppose to run (although I did go to zumba at lunch) again but didnt get a chance as I took my little guy to the doctors. He was running a fever that afternoon and just wasnt himself for a week. He was just getting over the flu and just getting a cold. He had a double ear infection poor guy. I felt like the worst mom ever- I mean how did I let him go for a week in pain. I just thought he was getting over the flu and getting a cold. Now with the meds (just 2 doses) he is a totally different kid.

Hello World!

Hello World!

I have a goal to run in a 5km race in two months. I have to start training, I am so out of shape. The race is the Johnny Miles Marathon in Pictou County.

Day 1 (Tuesday): I ran for 2 mins and walked for 2 mins 7 times, then walked for 7 mins. I am sore, glad I am taking today off of gym/running. My little guy loves to run in the stroller. He would kick the stroller while I was walking.

My hubby comes home today so babe and I are going to the airport now!

Roxy