Quick catch up post of the last... bunch of days!
December 30 we FINALLY got our family selfie in the Christmas light tunnel. I was getting very worried we were going to miss the window this year. Alas, it's January 9 and it is still lit up.
New Years Eve we went to a skate that our church organized at the Cloverdale Arena. We brought all the kids with Eva being in the stroller and it worked out great. It was so nice that Dom & Emilia had both been skating just a few days before for Dom's birthday.
In the evening we had Scott, Ash, Jesse, Kirstin, Spencer & Aurelie (sorry if I spelled that way wrong!) over. I made perogy pizzas, we played some beer pong, Cards Against, and Mario Kart. It was a great night and we made it to midnight and beyond haha. Mom & Dad took all 3 kids overnight and the big kids got to stay up til 9 for the New York New Years. My heart feels full for those memories they made! I remember doing that at my grandparents' house when I was a kid.
New Years day was a down day for us for the most part. We picked up the kids before lunch, but then went back to Mom & Dad's in the afternoon for one last family gathering before Adam, Aly & Myles moved to Toronto! It's hard to say goodbye, especially to Myles since they change so much at this age! However, they will be back home (for good I think?) by September. So it's just a temporary goodbye.
January 2 we set up a playdate (finally) for Dom to go over to play with Henry & Sam. They played hockey, cars, and compared hockey cards. Dom was stoked!
In the afternoon, Ashleigh texted me and said, "Hey, do you have plans? Want to drop Eva off here for the afternoon?" Ermmm. sure! Yes! Eva went and had a playdate with Phoebe while Dave and I had dinner with the big kids and then played a game of Monopoly! Something we could never do if Eva was around.
January 3 it was back to school for both kids. An adjustment after having 2 weeks off, but they were both excited.
Connie & Myles came over for a playdate while the big kids were away which worked out great! It's been a while since we've seen them. Eva was stoked to "host" her little friend. She asked me to open the blinds and crawled up there, pointed to the window and said, "Winnow... Myoooo, Come!"
Wednesday I was back to spin after a full week and a bit off and then at work.
Exactly 3 minutes later.
Thursday, Scott & Ash were stuck for Phoebe's childcare, and Dave was home to help with the school routine so I offered to take her. We had such a good time. It was actually quite a bit easier having two 20 month-olds than just having Eva on her own. We had snacks, we went for a walk, we went to the park, we played, they pooped in unison, they both napped well. What more could I possibly want?!
Friday I had to go to a juror summons in New Westminster. It ended up being an epic waste of time. I got there a little early for my 1:00 appointment only to be told to wait around, and then told I could go because they selected their jury, then told no I had to wait, then told I could go, then told no the judge has to release me, and then finally told I could go. It was a rollercoaster, but I paid for 3 hrs of parking for 40 minutes of back and forth time and no interesting court stories. So instead of going home, I took some me time and went for a walk down to the New West Quay.
Saturday we puttered around the house and then watched Mighty Ducks with the kids in the evening. Dom was ALL IN! So stoked about it. Kept saying how much he loved it.
Sunday morning Scott & Ash came over for brunch. We made waffles!
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