It's as though it came straight from a fairy tale.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
IF YOU WERE HERE FOR (DECAF) TEA.
* Driving in Kuwait. Remember I told you that it was my turn to "practice" driving last Friday morning? Well - I did. For over two hours. And during this time, I only encountered TWO drivers reversing on the highway - in our lane. ONLY TWO. Not bad, right?!
* On Christmas Day I had a spontaneous freak-out (these have become common) about Baby P's name. We really thought we had secured the perfect one. But then something came over me and we're on the hunt once again. Either way, y'all will be kept out of the loop until she's born! SOMETHING must be left to a surprise :)
* Saturday afternoon I went for lunch at a colleague's house. Phil was supposed to join me as well, but he got stuck waiting around the house for a delivery. Steve subbed in for him and the two of us enjoyed a delicious Iranian feast! The family who hosted us is of the Baha'i faith and it was really sweet of them to read a beautiful prayer about pregnancy after our meal. I also met another new mama at the event who has an eight month old son. Phil and I hope to have dinner her and her husband at the end of this month!
* Back to deliveries. They are the worst. I won't re-hash the frustrations that we faced, but LET ME TELL YOU - I couldn't be happier that not a SINGLE thing more must be delivered to this flat.
* On Sunday we went for our 34 week appointment. Everything is going as planned and Baby P decided NOT to play camera shy! We got to see her sweet little face without an elbow, hand, or finger in the way. She weighs 4.6 pounds right now, which the doctor says is "a few days small" but nothing to be worried about it. We return to the doctor in two weeks! Woweee - time is FLYING!
* We've watched THREE movies in the last few days - Big Miracle, The Trouble with the Curve, and 10 Years! GO US! Perhaps we will get to a few more before the holidays are over.....
* Car shopping has been an on-going activity for us this break. Phil has gone out with different people to look at renting and buying both new and used cars. After many back and forth's, we've decided to purchase a NEW CAR!!! It will be our first "big" purchase together (ever!) which makes it extra exciting!!! We should be cruising around in our new vehicle by next Tuesday or Wednesday. I will save any more details until I can get a good picture! :)
* The nesting continues at the Parkinson residence. The guest room and nursery are ALMOST finished and we have rearranged the living room to be more cozy and functional. I love it. With each job we get done, the better I feel. My hubby has been working non-stop to make sure we are 100% ready for Baby P's arrival. He's the GREATEST!
* Emily and Shannon are back early from their trip!!! This means EXTRA, UNEXPECTED quality time before school starts up again. HOORAY!
* I have had many people ask me how I am feeling lately. I have to admit - the last few days (or week...) has been a bit tougher than before. The lack of sleep continues and the throbbing back/ribcage-area pain is picking up like something fierce! This morning I was up at 4 a.m. - first because I was achy. Then because my nose decided to bleed. And then because my stomach was growling! Phil woke up to rub my back (told ya he was the greatest!), but I left the room eventually so that he could actually get some quality rest. I hope he can sleep for as long as possible today!!!
Now I shall leave you with something hilarious. To thank Phil for all of his sweetness, I decided to be a little sweet myself and bake both chocolate chip muffins and banana loaf. I even doubled the recipe so I could freeze some treats for busy times ahead (thanks for the tips, pregnancy books!). Well, let's just say that pregnancy brain/over-tiredness kicked in and instead of getting 24 delicious chocolate chip muffins, I ended up with 24 HOCKEY PUCKS. I forgot to add the baking powder. BAH! This led to an embarrassing sob session in my cute, pastel-coloured, cupcake apron. I have since re-grouped and have my fingers crossed for a banana loaf that we can actually EAT. AY AY AY!
Three more days of vacation until school resumes! We have a long to-do list for today but one of them is washing all of Baby P's tiny clothes. I can't wait to see Phil's genuine excitement while he sorts, washes, and hangs them all to dry!!! It will be PRICELESS.
* On Christmas Day I had a spontaneous freak-out (these have become common) about Baby P's name. We really thought we had secured the perfect one. But then something came over me and we're on the hunt once again. Either way, y'all will be kept out of the loop until she's born! SOMETHING must be left to a surprise :)
* Saturday afternoon I went for lunch at a colleague's house. Phil was supposed to join me as well, but he got stuck waiting around the house for a delivery. Steve subbed in for him and the two of us enjoyed a delicious Iranian feast! The family who hosted us is of the Baha'i faith and it was really sweet of them to read a beautiful prayer about pregnancy after our meal. I also met another new mama at the event who has an eight month old son. Phil and I hope to have dinner her and her husband at the end of this month!
* Back to deliveries. They are the worst. I won't re-hash the frustrations that we faced, but LET ME TELL YOU - I couldn't be happier that not a SINGLE thing more must be delivered to this flat.
* On Sunday we went for our 34 week appointment. Everything is going as planned and Baby P decided NOT to play camera shy! We got to see her sweet little face without an elbow, hand, or finger in the way. She weighs 4.6 pounds right now, which the doctor says is "a few days small" but nothing to be worried about it. We return to the doctor in two weeks! Woweee - time is FLYING!
* We've watched THREE movies in the last few days - Big Miracle, The Trouble with the Curve, and 10 Years! GO US! Perhaps we will get to a few more before the holidays are over.....
* Car shopping has been an on-going activity for us this break. Phil has gone out with different people to look at renting and buying both new and used cars. After many back and forth's, we've decided to purchase a NEW CAR!!! It will be our first "big" purchase together (ever!) which makes it extra exciting!!! We should be cruising around in our new vehicle by next Tuesday or Wednesday. I will save any more details until I can get a good picture! :)
* The nesting continues at the Parkinson residence. The guest room and nursery are ALMOST finished and we have rearranged the living room to be more cozy and functional. I love it. With each job we get done, the better I feel. My hubby has been working non-stop to make sure we are 100% ready for Baby P's arrival. He's the GREATEST!
* Emily and Shannon are back early from their trip!!! This means EXTRA, UNEXPECTED quality time before school starts up again. HOORAY!
* I have had many people ask me how I am feeling lately. I have to admit - the last few days (or week...) has been a bit tougher than before. The lack of sleep continues and the throbbing back/ribcage-area pain is picking up like something fierce! This morning I was up at 4 a.m. - first because I was achy. Then because my nose decided to bleed. And then because my stomach was growling! Phil woke up to rub my back (told ya he was the greatest!), but I left the room eventually so that he could actually get some quality rest. I hope he can sleep for as long as possible today!!!
Now I shall leave you with something hilarious. To thank Phil for all of his sweetness, I decided to be a little sweet myself and bake both chocolate chip muffins and banana loaf. I even doubled the recipe so I could freeze some treats for busy times ahead (thanks for the tips, pregnancy books!). Well, let's just say that pregnancy brain/over-tiredness kicked in and instead of getting 24 delicious chocolate chip muffins, I ended up with 24 HOCKEY PUCKS. I forgot to add the baking powder. BAH! This led to an embarrassing sob session in my cute, pastel-coloured, cupcake apron. I have since re-grouped and have my fingers crossed for a banana loaf that we can actually EAT. AY AY AY!
Three more days of vacation until school resumes! We have a long to-do list for today but one of them is washing all of Baby P's tiny clothes. I can't wait to see Phil's genuine excitement while he sorts, washes, and hangs them all to dry!!! It will be PRICELESS.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
WELCOME YEAR 2013 :)
Wishing you and your family a year filled with happiness, good health, new opportunities, and many INCREDIBLE MOMENTS!!!!!!!!
Love,
The Parkinson's
XOXO
P.S. We made it to midnight!!!!!!!
Monday, December 31, 2012
25 minutes to go......
And I REALLY don't know if I'm going to make it! My hope is that writing this post will keep me alert for a wee bit longer..........
Tonight we enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Stephen (homemade gnocchi!) followed by lots of lounging about! It's been relaxing and perfect. New Year's Eve - OUR STYLE :)
If I DO make it until midnight, I believe it will be the first time I have in THREE YEARS (at LEAST)!
I hope this evening finds you HAPPY and SAFE - whether you're rocking fake eyelashes and heels or pajamas and slippers :)
XOXO
Tonight we enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Stephen (homemade gnocchi!) followed by lots of lounging about! It's been relaxing and perfect. New Year's Eve - OUR STYLE :)
If I DO make it until midnight, I believe it will be the first time I have in THREE YEARS (at LEAST)!
I hope this evening finds you HAPPY and SAFE - whether you're rocking fake eyelashes and heels or pajamas and slippers :)
XOXO
GOODBYE 2012!
Wowee! Another year has come and gone. Can you believe it?!
Let's reflect on a few STAND-OUT MEMORIES from the last 12 months......
* Traveling to London on April break. One whole week in my favourite city with my incredible husband = TOPS!
* Finding out about Baby P! Oh that magical day - June 7th. I will never forget it. This highlight is size extra large because it makes our hearts extra happy.
* A weekend in Dubai. I braved my fear of dolphins and Phil took the "Leap of Faith" at Atlantis!
* NYC for our second anniversary. This is the week that morning sickness really kicked in. It made the pregnancy all so real and.......INTERESTING!
* Spending the summer in Canada and renting a sweet little studio apartment in the Beaches area of Toronto.
* Touring Oman with two great friends - Stephen and Emily. At the same time, we made another great friend who has already been to Kuwait to visit us!
Of course, we cannot leave out the day-to-day joy that comes from coaching and teaching. And I'm being honest. We are so lucky to have jobs that we LOVE. Well - not just jobs. We are so lucky to have YOU, each other, this baby, our health, our home................OH WE ARE LUCKY! And thankful.
Bon chance to those of you who wish to see midnight tonight! I don't believe it's part of our new year's eve plan, but as Bieber has said, "NEVER SAY NEVER!!!!!!"
All the best in 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's reflect on a few STAND-OUT MEMORIES from the last 12 months......
* Traveling to London on April break. One whole week in my favourite city with my incredible husband = TOPS!
* Finding out about Baby P! Oh that magical day - June 7th. I will never forget it. This highlight is size extra large because it makes our hearts extra happy.
* A weekend in Dubai. I braved my fear of dolphins and Phil took the "Leap of Faith" at Atlantis!
* NYC for our second anniversary. This is the week that morning sickness really kicked in. It made the pregnancy all so real and.......INTERESTING!
* Spending the summer in Canada and renting a sweet little studio apartment in the Beaches area of Toronto.
* Touring Oman with two great friends - Stephen and Emily. At the same time, we made another great friend who has already been to Kuwait to visit us!
Of course, we cannot leave out the day-to-day joy that comes from coaching and teaching. And I'm being honest. We are so lucky to have jobs that we LOVE. Well - not just jobs. We are so lucky to have YOU, each other, this baby, our health, our home................OH WE ARE LUCKY! And thankful.
Bon chance to those of you who wish to see midnight tonight! I don't believe it's part of our new year's eve plan, but as Bieber has said, "NEVER SAY NEVER!!!!!!"
All the best in 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During an IMMEDIATE phone call......
Emily: (answers the phone) Hey!
Lindsay: HEY!!!! I HAVE THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!
Emily: What?!
Lindsay: (screaming excitedly) Kim Kardashian is PREGNANT!!!!!! She's having Kanye's baby!!!!!
Emily: (bursts out laughing) I thought you were calling me with legit good news!
Lindsay: This IS legit good news!!!!!
Sunday, December 30, 2012
My New Look for Decades to Come?
How else is one supposed to keep their 'sleepy-as-ever-but-can't-remain-closed' eyes OPEN?!
GREET THE DAY!!!!!! xo
Saturday, December 29, 2012
The Nesting Instinct.
Oh it's real. And it's hit me like nobody's biz-nazzzz.
I think one example will suffice. Yesterday - on my own accord - I began to disassemble the Christmas tree, pack away the Christmas napkins, take down all Christmas and birthday cards, return my Build-a-Bear to her annual clothes, and re-hang our everyday pictures in place of Christmas decorations. (Should I have asked you to sit down for this?)
This behaviour is completely uncharacteristic of me. I dread taking down anything labelled "WINTER HOLIDAYS". I'm the type that would leave the themed-decor up year-round if it were socially acceptable. In fact, last year I believe we almost made it to Valentine's Day before Phil insisted that the time had come and I had a little cry about it.
I know it's a 180, but I think I'm feeling okay. I mean, my sanity is still intact. At least it is in my unbiased opinion of myself......
The point is this: I want to clean. I want to purge. I want to tidy. I want to organize. (Key word is "WANT", ladies and gents!)
And you know who is very pleased about this sudden strike of "nesting"? PHILLIP. If I wasn't before, I am certainly the GIRL OF HIS DREAMS now!!!!
Off I go.
To clean.
To purge.
To tidy.
To organize.
I think one example will suffice. Yesterday - on my own accord - I began to disassemble the Christmas tree, pack away the Christmas napkins, take down all Christmas and birthday cards, return my Build-a-Bear to her annual clothes, and re-hang our everyday pictures in place of Christmas decorations. (Should I have asked you to sit down for this?)
This behaviour is completely uncharacteristic of me. I dread taking down anything labelled "WINTER HOLIDAYS". I'm the type that would leave the themed-decor up year-round if it were socially acceptable. In fact, last year I believe we almost made it to Valentine's Day before Phil insisted that the time had come and I had a little cry about it.
I know it's a 180, but I think I'm feeling okay. I mean, my sanity is still intact. At least it is in my unbiased opinion of myself......
The point is this: I want to clean. I want to purge. I want to tidy. I want to organize. (Key word is "WANT", ladies and gents!)
And you know who is very pleased about this sudden strike of "nesting"? PHILLIP. If I wasn't before, I am certainly the GIRL OF HIS DREAMS now!!!!
Off I go.
To clean.
To purge.
To tidy.
To organize.
Preferences that UNITE us!
While serving dinner last night....
Lindsay: You know what I've learned about myself this week? I've realized that I am a "bowl/little spoon" kinda person. I don't like using plates if I can avoid it. And big spoons are the worst.
Phil: Well, I'm a "plate/big spoon" kinda person! I love plates. And I love big spoons.
Lindsay: That's why we are the perfect match!!!!!!!
Lindsay: You know what I've learned about myself this week? I've realized that I am a "bowl/little spoon" kinda person. I don't like using plates if I can avoid it. And big spoons are the worst.
Phil: Well, I'm a "plate/big spoon" kinda person! I love plates. And I love big spoons.
Lindsay: That's why we are the perfect match!!!!!!!
Friday, December 28, 2012
WINDY / WARM / RAINY / COLD
Those four words seem to sum up the weather the last few days. Within minutes, the conditions change from one of those to the next and it's quite difficult to select an appropriate outfit! Throw in some hot flashes and some unusual cold sensitivity and you have one CONFUSED woman!
The holidays continue to be swell. On Boxing Day, I spent the morning with some visitors from Saskatoon (coffee, walk, Science Center!), while Phil went to look at some used car dealerships with our friend Jamie. Yesterday we found a new walking path perfect for STROLLING with a STROLLER and practiced our navigation skills while cruising around in search of a rocker/glider for the nursery. As for today, we are heading out nice and early for me to practice my driving at a relatively low-traffic time and this afternoon the delivery man is coming to drop off and assemble some new purchases.
There has been a wee bit more relaxing than our previous days. The painting is finished and we've had to wait around for our new furniture before continuing to decorate the guest room and nursery. That all will change later today! Haha.
Phil has enjoyed watching some sports documentaries with his new wireless headphones at night time and I've been trying my best to be AS QUIET AS A MOUSE each morning so he can sleep in as long as possible. I figure these days will soon be over for him....so SLEEP WHILE YOU CAN!!!!
Then there's my sleeping pattern. Or lack of. I am enrolled in quite the training regime for motherhood, I tell ya! This morning I woke up at 4 a.m. - in tears - that I had barely slept a single wink. I feel as though I do everything OTHER than sleep in the night: roll over, roll over again, go pee, roll over, go pee, get out of bed to stretch my back and legs, go pee, roll over.............(repeat). Then the baby starts to move, my stomach starts to growl, and I'm achy all over. And I call it quits. Victory: INSOMNIA! It doesn't help that I'm an over-Googling, CRAZY, mama-to-be. My mind never stops. Alas, I'm optimistic that these frustrations are all blessings in disguise - preparing me for what's to come. Have I told you how excited I am to meet our little girl?!!!
Anyways, I better get my "game face" on for the roads. Breakfast #1 has been had, but second breakfast is quickly approaching!
Wish me luck and Phil some sanity (who else would put up with me?!).
The holidays continue to be swell. On Boxing Day, I spent the morning with some visitors from Saskatoon (coffee, walk, Science Center!), while Phil went to look at some used car dealerships with our friend Jamie. Yesterday we found a new walking path perfect for STROLLING with a STROLLER and practiced our navigation skills while cruising around in search of a rocker/glider for the nursery. As for today, we are heading out nice and early for me to practice my driving at a relatively low-traffic time and this afternoon the delivery man is coming to drop off and assemble some new purchases.
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| The Bump and I - soaking up some fresh air, exercise and sunshine! |
Phil has enjoyed watching some sports documentaries with his new wireless headphones at night time and I've been trying my best to be AS QUIET AS A MOUSE each morning so he can sleep in as long as possible. I figure these days will soon be over for him....so SLEEP WHILE YOU CAN!!!!
Then there's my sleeping pattern. Or lack of. I am enrolled in quite the training regime for motherhood, I tell ya! This morning I woke up at 4 a.m. - in tears - that I had barely slept a single wink. I feel as though I do everything OTHER than sleep in the night: roll over, roll over again, go pee, roll over, go pee, get out of bed to stretch my back and legs, go pee, roll over.............(repeat). Then the baby starts to move, my stomach starts to growl, and I'm achy all over. And I call it quits. Victory: INSOMNIA! It doesn't help that I'm an over-Googling, CRAZY, mama-to-be. My mind never stops. Alas, I'm optimistic that these frustrations are all blessings in disguise - preparing me for what's to come. Have I told you how excited I am to meet our little girl?!!!
Anyways, I better get my "game face" on for the roads. Breakfast #1 has been had, but second breakfast is quickly approaching!
Wish me luck and Phil some sanity (who else would put up with me?!).
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